What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: October 14 - 20

Round-up provided by: Kate Ledbetter, www.DestinationShoreline.com

What’s Happening This Week in Shoreline: October 14 - 20

Fall fun is in full swing around Shoreline this week!  From the must attend Hamlin Halloween Haunt and Richmond Beach Halloween Carnival to the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Fall Plant Sale, there are plenty of ways to get out and enjoy the season. 

Art lovers won't want to miss Shorelake Art’s Six by Six NW, featuring hundreds of 6” x 6” works by local artists, and film fans can catch the Seattle Latino Film Festival right here in Shoreline! 

Plus, the 32nd Legislative District Candidate Forum is a great opportunity to hear directly from candidates before the upcoming election. Check out the full lineup below and follow the event links for all the details.
 
Shoreline Area Events You Should Know About this Week. We highlighted our must-attend events of the week! (and Halloween events in Orange)
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Wednesday, October 14
Free Live Music at North City Bistro
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, North City Bistro
Live Music At North City Bistro Every Wednesday from 4-6 PM!
 
Thursday, October 15
Kruckeberg Botanic Garden - Fall Plant Sale
October 15th-18th
Enjoy our selection of native trees and shrubs, as well as ferns, perennials, and more ready for fall planting in your garden! All proceeds benefit the ongoing support of the garden through the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden Foundation.
 
Seattle Latino Film Festival
10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Landmark's Crest Cinema Center
As part of its 18th annual festival, three films will be screened at Landmark’s Crest Cinema Center, offering an opportunity to experience Latino and Latin American cinema right here in Shoreline.
 
Friday, October 16

City of Shoreline Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Program Class
October 16-18, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM
The City of Shoreline is excited to relaunch our Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) program this fall. This course is the first step in rebuilding a strong, community‑focused CERT program that empowers residents with the knowledge and skills to help themselves, their families, and their neighbors during emergencies and disasters.
 
Ellipsis Cookie Friday Walk Up Window @ SALVATION
2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Salvation Artist Collective
Cookies for grownups. And for kids. Handmade, delicious, irresistible cookies. Every Friday from 2-6pm - freshly baked for SALVATION. Oh, and we will have coffee too!
 
Shoreline Teen Center Art Club - Fiber Arts Month
4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Halloween Needle Felting.
 
Teen Karaoke Night!
6:00 PM, Richmond Highlands Recreation Center
Karaoke all evening! As always we will have food, video games, and more all for free from 2:30 to 9:00 PM.
 
Hamlin Halloween Haunt
5:30 PM - 8:30 PM, Hamlin Park
Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, ride the hay wagon, pose in your costume in the photo booth, and play Halloween games.
 
Saturday, October 17

Shoreline Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
Shoreline's community hub for farm fresh & local foods, flowers, baked goods, local honey, live music, food trucks, kids programming, and so much more.
 
Meet the Experts, Open House at Irons Brothers Construction
Saturday, October 17 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM, Irons Brothers Construction Design Build Center
Planning an addition, whole-home remodel, kitchen renovation, bathroom update, or aging-in-place project? Join Irons Brothers Construction for a special Open House and Meet the Experts event at their award-winning Design Build Center in Shoreline.
 
Storytime @ at the Shoreline Historical Museum
10:00 AM - 11:00 AM, Shoreline Historical Museum
This engaging, family-friendly program invites children ages 1–8 (with an adult) to explore local history and the environment through stories, music, movement, and hands-on art activities.
 
Richmond Beach Halloween Carnival
Saturday, October 17 2:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Syre Elementary School
Don't be spooked! Join the community for great games, like Duck Pond, Fishing Booth, Musical Cakes, inflatables, and more!
 
Six by Six NW hosted by Shorelake Arts
Saturday, October 17 4:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Shoreline College
Featuring hundreds of artworks from local artists. ALL ART 6" x 6", ALL ART $36
 
Sunday, October 18

Lake Forest Park Farmers Market
10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, in front of LFP City Hall (17171 Bothell Way NE)
Bring the whole family for a day filled with fresh local food, live music, and fun for all ages!
 
Tool School for Women+: Basic Home Education and Maintenance @ STL
10:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Shoreline Tool Library
In this class, students will gain a basic understanding of how a home works, why it does or doesn’t, and how it can get better.
 
Story Time with Traci and Michelle
11:00 AM - 11:30 AM, Ridgecrest Books
Join us for story time with Traci Huahn and Michelle Jing Chan. They'll be sharing from their book, "Mamie Tape Fights to go to School."  Booklist describes it as "an inspiring portrayal of the determination to enact positive change."
 
32nd Legislative District Candidate Forum
1:45 PM - 4:00 PM, Innis Arden Clubhouse
Get to know the candidates running to represent the 32nd Legislative District
All six candidates running in the three legislative races have confirmed their participation:
·        State Senate: Cindy Ryu and Jesse Salomon
·        House Position 1: Keith Scully and Danica Noble
·        House Position 2: Lauren Davis and Imraan Siddiqi
This is a great opportunity to hear directly from the candidates, learn about their priorities and positions on important issues, and make informed decisions ahead of the upcoming election.
 
Monday, October 19

Spooky Starry Night Sip and Paint - Fingerpainting
11:00 AM - 1:00 PM, Shoreline Senior Center
Join local artist, Nancy Malek, as she takes you through the steps to create this uniquely Spooky Starry Night!
 
What’s Up Next in Shoreline (Save the Date):
(Follow the event links for additional information, directions, and add to your calendar links.)
 
Fall Family Festival
Friday, October 23 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM, Dale Turner Family YMCA
Experience all things fall and see the Y transformed at this year’s Fall Family Festival. The fun will include crafts, games, and more! This event is free and open to the community. Costumes are welcome.
 
63rd Annual PSMS Wild Mushroom Show
Saturday & Sunday, October 24-25
Our Wild Mushroom Show is one of the largest and most extensive exhibits of mushrooms in the United States. Up to 400 varieties of wild mushrooms are displayed, identified, and classified as edible, poisonous, or valueless as food.
 
Día de los Muertos Workshops - Nicho Altar Box
Wednesday, October 28 4:30 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Get ready for Día de los Muertos with free, hands-on workshops! Join instructor Amaranta Sandys to create art inspired by Día de los Muertos traditions.
 
Indoor Playground Costume Party
Friday, October 30 10:00 AM - 12:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
For ages 5yrs and under. Step into a world of imagination at our Indoor Playground Costume Party! Little ones are invited to dress up and dive into a morning of active, hands-on fun. 
 
Día de los Muertos: Roots of Remembrance / Raíces del Recuerdo
Friday, October 30 5:00 PM - 8:00 PM, Spartan Recreation Center
Join the City of Shoreline for Roots of Remembrance / Raíces del Recuerdo, a free Día de los Muertos celebration honoring remembrance, culture, and community.
 
Harvest Market 2026 - Shoreline Farmers Market
Saturday, October 31 10:00 AM - 2:00 PM, Corner of 192nd & Aurora
 10 AM–1 PM: Mini Pumpkin Races (featuring Sidhu Farms pumpkins)
 12 PM: Costume Parade (Meet at the Bike Valet)
 All Day: Dog Costume Contest hosted by Scenthound
 All Day: Trick-or-Treating across the market
 All Day: The final Harvest Market of Season 15!
 
 Celebrate Halloween at Third Place Commons!
Saturday, October 31 3:00 PM - 6:00 PM, Third Place Commons
3–4 p.m. | “Discord and That Chord”
Bring the whole family for a whimsical musical performance by the Highlight Quartet on the Commons Stage, in partnership with KCLS and sponsored by the Friends of the Lake Forest Park Library.
4–6 p.m. | Lake Forest Park Town Center Trick-or-Treating
After the show, enjoy trick-or-treating throughout Lake Forest Park Town Center! It’s a safe, dry, well-lit place for families to celebrate Halloween and collect plenty of candy.
All Third Place Commons events are free and open to everyone. Come celebrate with us!
 
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