September 28 – October 4, 2026
👋 A quick Bothell question
What’s one place around Bothell you think more people should know about?
A park, coffee shop, trail, restaurant, quiet corner - anything. Hit reply and tell me your pick. I may feature a few reader favorites in a future issue.
📍 Two Things to Know
🚶 A new Stride sidewalk detour starts Monday
Starting Monday, September 28 · Kenmore Park-and-Ride east lot · Through December
Sound Transit is closing the east-lot sidewalk for Stride S3 construction. The park-and-ride and nearby Metro stop stay open; pedestrians heading past the facility should follow the signed detour.
🌳 The Former Wayne Golf Course’s Back 9 is closed
Through winter 2027 · Wayne Open Space
Construction is underway on the City’s Sammamish River and Waynita Creek restoration project. The Back 9 is closed throughout the work, while the Front 9 and adjacent Blyth Park remain open. Follow the posted barriers and do not enter the project area.
✨ Worth Doing This Week
— Tuesday, September 29 —
🎨 Meet gallery artist Victoria Likes
5–6 p.m. · Bothell City Hall · 18415 101st Ave NE
The Bothell Arts Commission is hosting a closing event for gallery artist Victoria Likes, with light refreshments. An easy after-work stop to see the City Hall Gallery before the show closes.
— Thursday, October 1 —
🎵 Music and Movement with Lana Van Boven
10–10:30 a.m. or 10:45–11:15 a.m. · Bothell Library · All ages welcome with an adult
Speech-language pathologist and musician Lana Van Boven leads an interactive story time using music and movement to support language and literacy. Two sessions are listed that morning.
— Saturday, October 3 —
🌿 Swamp Creek Habitat Restoration Work Party
11 a.m.–2 p.m. · Wallace Swamp Creek Park · Kenmore · Free
All ages welcome. Come and go as you like; bring water and clothes that can get muddy. Tools and gloves are provided, RSVPs are optional, and unaccompanied volunteers under 18 need guardian consent.
🍺 Ales for ALS Festival
Noon–5 p.m. · The Lodge at St. Edward State Park · Kenmore · 21+
More than 20 local brewers and food trucks support ALS research. Tickets start at $65, with a VIP food-and-beer pairing available. Paid parking; no pets in event areas.
See the festival and ticket details →
🎭 The Game’s Afoot
7:30 p.m. · Woodinville Repertory Theatre · Woodinville · Ticketed
Woodinville Rep opens Ken Ludwig’s murder-mystery comedy. The run continues through October 25; check the theatre’s ticket page for pricing and availability.
— Sunday, October 4 —
🏛️ Sunday at the Woodinville Heritage Museum
1–4 p.m. · Woodinville Heritage Museum · Woodinville · Free
The DeYoung House offers a free stop for local history, rotating exhibits and a look inside the 1931 home. Accessible parking and a ramped rear entrance are available; room access varies.
📅 Plan Ahead
🐦 Crow Fest
11 a.m.–5 p.m. · Downtown Bothell
Making Local confirms Crow Fest for downtown Bothell. Check closer to the event for vendor, access and weather details.
🌿 Jack Crawford Day
9 a.m.–noon · Log Boom Park · Kenmore · Free
Kenmore’s annual volunteer day is a chance to mulch and remove invasive plants at Log Boom Park. Tools, drinks and snacks are provided, and all ages and abilities are welcome.
📬 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.