October 5 – October 11, 2026
💬 Reader recommendation
Last week, I asked for a Bothell-area place more people should know about. One reader wrote in with The 522 Grill & Taps in Woodinville.
They described it as a tucked-away favorite with generous portions, great pasta and especially friendly service - exactly the kind of local spot that’s easy to miss if you don’t already know it’s there.
Thanks for the tip - and keep the recommendations coming ❤️
📍 Three Things to Know
🚧 Heads-up: more Stride work starts next week
Starting as soon as Monday, October 12 · SR 522 and nearby Bothell streets
New Stride S3 work may begin near 98th Avenue NE/Main Street and along NE 185th Street, bringing lane and sidewalk closures, detours, restricted turns and temporary bus-stop moves.
🛣️ Two north-Bothell lane closures continue
Through Friday, October 16 · Weekdays
Filbert Drive remains down to one lane 7 a.m.–3 p.m., while the 20200 block of 43rd Avenue SE has a single-lane closure 9 a.m.–3 p.m. for utility work.
🏊 Anderson School pool outbreak is over
Public Health says the August cryptosporidiosis outbreak linked to McMenamins Anderson School’s pool is over and its investigation is closed. Fourteen illnesses were reported, and no violations were found during the September inspection.
✨ Worth Doing This Week
THURSDAY . OCTOBER 8
🎨 Bothell Art Walk
5–8 p.m. · Downtown Bothell
Arts Alive Bothell’s October Art Walk is a low-key reason to make an evening of downtown galleries, artists and businesses.
Check the organizer for the participating-venue list and any day-of changes.
SATURDAY . OCTOBER 10
🚒 Fire Prevention Week Open House
10 a.m.–1 p.m. · Station 42 · 10726 Beardslee Blvd. · Free
Meet local firefighters, tour the station and see live demonstrations at Bothell Fire’s annual open house.
🌳 Arbor Day Celebration
10:30–11:30 a.m. · East Norway Hill Park · Registration required
Help remove invasive weeds and plant trees at East Norway Hill Park.
All ages are welcome, and the City provides tools, supplies, plants and light refreshments. Bring closed-toe shoes, water and gloves if you have them.
🍺 Nearby: Stein & Vine - Schoolhouse Oktoberfest
Noon–8 p.m. · Synne Cellars at the Hollywood Schoolhouse, Woodinville · $30 · 21+
This first-time Woodinville event pairs a beer garden and wine garden with bratwurst, Oompah music, contests and games.
Check-in and drinks begin at noon, with live music from 2–5 p.m. Tickets are limited.
📚 Gandhi, MLK and an ancient Tamil classic
2–3 p.m. · Bothell Library · Free
A Bothell Library talk traces a lesser-known connection between Martin Luther King Jr., Gandhi and the Kural, a roughly 2,000-year-old Tamil work on ethics and wisdom.
The program is listed for adults.
SUNDAY . OCTOBER 3
🐕 Reading with Rover
1–2 p.m. · Bothell Library · Free
School-age kids can practice reading aloud to certified therapy dogs in a relaxed, judgment-free setting designed to build confidence.
📅 Plan Ahead
🐦 Crow Fest
Saturday, October 17 · 11 a.m.–5 p.m. · Downtown Bothell
Making Local’s fall market returns with handmade vendors, food, Halloween vibes and other activities throughout downtown Bothell.
🎃 Trick-or-Treat on Main Street
Friday, October 30 · 5–7 p.m. · Downtown Bothell · Free
The City’s annual trick-or-treat trail brings more than 30 businesses and community organizations to Main Street and 101st Avenue NE.
📬 Before You Go
Know about a Bothell event, local change or neighborhood story we should know about? Reply and send it my way. Corrections are always welcome, too.
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*Times, availability, weather and transportation alerts can change. Check the original links before making plans.