September 14 – 20, 2026
👋 A Note Before We Start
If you’re looking for one easy weekend plan, Making Local Market is the standout this week. There’s also a City Hall open house Wednesday, plus a couple of practical heads-ups if you use Beardslee Boulevard or Corcoran Memorial Park.
📍 Three Things to Know
🗣️ DEIB Roadmap Open House
Wednesday, September 16 · 6–7:30 p.m. · City Hall, Room 107 · 18415 101st Ave. NE
Residents can learn about the City’s Diversity, Equity, Inclusion and Belonging roadmap, share feedback and weigh in through the accompanying survey. The event is ADA accessible.
🚧 Beardslee lane shifts continue
Sound Transit’s utility-location work continues on Beardslee Boulevard between NE 185th Street and 110th Avenue NE through Friday, September 25.
Work is planned weekdays, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. Expect shifted lanes and possible temporary left-turn restrictions; driveways are expected to stay open.
🛝 Corcoran Memorial Park playground closure
The playground at Corcoran Memorial Park, 21 E. Jonathan Road, is scheduled to be closed September 14–October 1 for new surfacing, weather permitting.
🌙 Worth Doing This Week
🛍️ Making Local Market
Saturday, September 19 · 10 a.m.–4 p.m. · Downtown Bothell · Outdoors, rain or shine
More than 100 local makers and small businesses are expected downtown, along with food and drink. An easy reason to spend a few hours wandering downtown; check the shopper guide for day-of details.
🎶 Echoes of China at Bothell Library
Sunday, September 20 · 1–2 p.m. · Bothell Library · Free · All ages
Mark the Mid-Autumn Festival with a free, all-ages program of moon-inspired music and simple folk-dance movements. Registration is not required, but space is limited.
🐕 Kenmore Oktoberfest’s closing weekend
Friday–Sunday, September 18–20 · Multiple Kenmore locations
Kenmore’s citywide Oktoberfest wraps with live music and a beer garden Friday and Saturday, plus Saturday’s Pop!More maker market and Wiener Dog Races. Check the organizer’s schedule for the activity that suits you; locations and admission vary.
📅 Plan Ahead
♻️ Sustainamania
Saturday, September 26 · 10 a.m.–2 p.m. · Bothell City Hall Plaza
Food trucks, local vendors, activities, a Repair Café and Touch-a-Truck are on the schedule. Free City Hall garage parking is available, and the City lists accessibility supports. Bringing an item to the Repair Café? It takes up to two carryable items, first come, first served; repairs and replacement parts are not guaranteed.
Also September 26: the City lists a mural dedication at 2 p.m. at Triangle Junction, 18134 Bothell Way NE. City listing →
🎨 For Local Artists
Bothell is accepting applications for its 2027 Creative Arts Grant program. Artists and arts organizations can attend a free application workshop Wednesday, September 23 · 6–8 p.m. · City Hall; applications are due October 16.
📬 Before You Go
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See you next week,
Bothell Beat ❤️
*Times, availability, weather and transportation alerts can change. Check the original links before making plans.