👻 A little Bothell history
Bothell's Pioneer Cemetery dates to 1889. More than 135 years later, some of its stories are getting an appropriately spooky retelling.
On October 27, a History Pub at Anderson School will explore the cemetery's past, complete with a theatrical séance. More on that below.
📍 Three Things to Know
🚧 SR 522 traffic shifts Wednesday night
Starts Wednesday, October 21 · SR 522 (Bothell Way NE), between 96th and 98th avenues NE
Sound Transit will shift eastbound traffic into the center turn lane and close the east lanes for Stride S3 work. Setup runs 6 p.m. Wednesday to 6 a.m. Thursday; weekday work follows 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. through December 2027. Left turns from Hall Road and nearby driveways will be restricted, but highway and local access remain open.
🏛️ Speak up on Bothell's next budget Tuesday
Tuesday, October 20 · 6 p.m. · Council Chambers, 18415 101st Ave NE · Hybrid meeting
Council will take comments on the proposed 2027-28 budget, utility rates, a 1% property-tax levy increase and the capital plan, plus a separate 1% EMS-levy increase for Bothell's Snohomish County portion. Comments may be made in person, online or in writing; related hearings follow November 10.
🚧 SR 522 ramp to northbound I-405 closes Saturday night
Saturday, October 24 · 10 p.m. to Sunday, October 25 · 7 a.m. · Westbound SR 522 on-ramp to northbound I-405
WSDOT will close the ramp for a new alignment east of the interchange; a signed detour will be in place. This is separate from Sound Transit's SR 522 lane shift.
✨ Worth Doing This Week
TUESDAY . OCTOBER 20
🎱 Free Bingo at Anderson School
7 p.m. · Haynes' Hall at Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE · Free · All ages
Expect several rounds, silly prizes and an overnight stay at Anderson School for the grand-prize winner. Supplies are provided.
FRIDAY . OCTOBER 23
🎃 Halloween Bingo for the Alyssa Burnett Center
6-8 p.m. · The Commons at Bothell High School, 18125 92nd Ave NE · $35 · Tickets required
The Alyssa Burnett Center is hosting a Halloween Bingo fundraiser with dinner, drinks, a costume parade and prizes. Proceeds support the Michael Slater Scholarship Fund, which helps provide lifelong-learning opportunities for neurodiverse people.
Purchase tickets by Tuesday, October 20.
🪩 Time Warp: Halloween Dance Party
8-11 p.m. · Haynes' Hall at Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE · $27.08 listed · Additional checkout fee may apply · 21+
DJ Dance Dance brings a costume-friendly Halloween dance party built around 1970s through Y2K hits.
SATURDAY . OCTOBER 24
👻 CREEP It Local: Sip & Shop
Noon-6 p.m. · Pop Shops on Main, downtown Bothell · No admission price listed
This Halloween-themed small-business event includes local makers, a beer garden, a photo booth, art activities, a scavenger hunt and raffle prizes. Purchases are available.
🎲 Glorydays tabletop roleplaying game
1-4 p.m. · Zulu's Board Game Cafe, 10234 Main St · Free · All ages
The second session in Bothell's four-part roleplaying-game series is open to all ages. No food or beverage purchase is required.
🎃 Northshore YMCA Fall Family Festival
5:30-8 p.m. · Northshore YMCA, 11811 NE 195th St · Free · Open to the community
Expect carnival games, trunk-or-treating from decorated cars and a bounce house.
SUNDAY . OCTOBER 25
🪷 Rangoli demonstration for Diwali
1-3 p.m. · Bothell Library, 18215 98th Ave NE · Free · All ages
Watch artist Rinkle Shah create a traditional rangoli design with colored powders and natural materials. Registration is not required, though space is limited.
📅 Plan Ahead
🪦 Bothell history, cemetery stories and a theatrical séance
Tuesday, October 27 · 6 p.m. doors, 7 p.m. program · Haynes' Hall at Anderson School · $5 · All ages
McMenamins and the Bothell Historical Society are presenting stories from the Old Pioneer Cemetery, including a theatrical séance segment. Historical costumes are welcome; parents should note the spooky theme.
🍬 Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
Friday, October 30 · 5-7 p.m. · Main Street and 101st Ave NE · Free
More than 30 downtown businesses, community groups and City departments will offer candy, giveaways and activities. The City has started publishing participating businesses and says its map will be available one week before the event.
Planning to drive? WSDOT currently lists a full southbound I-405 closure through Bothell from October 30 to November 2. Check the latest construction details before heading out.
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