West Seattle Ledger
Fri, 09/25/2026
West Seattle Event Ledger
Neighborly Bulletin Board
Friday, September 25
West Seattle High School Wildcats host Roosevelt High School under the stadium Friday night lights.
Local community storytelling night where neighbors share heartfelt 7-minute true stories based on life lessons.
Saturday, September 26
Guided walking tour exploring the birthplace of modern Seattle and Alki's rich historic landmarks.
Celebrate the traditional Mid-Autumn Festival with cultural performances, tea, mooncakes, crafts, and self-guided garden tours.
Sunday, September 27
Weekly year-round farmers market featuring Washington state fresh produce, artisan cheeses, flowers, and local baked goods.
Welcoming free warm community meal served to all neighbors, families, and visitors.
Golden jubilee celebration featuring keyboard concertos and works composed for two pipe organs.
Monday, September 28
Casual language exchange to practice and improve English or Spanish in a friendly pub setting. All skill levels welcome.
Sporcle-hosted music trivia night testing your audio knowledge while enjoying craft drinks and diner fare.
Wednesday, September 30
Final day to recycle unplayable or damaged vinyl records in partnership with Warner Music Group.
Bilingual conversational gathering over chips and salsa to practice conversational Spanish and English.
Thursday, October 1
October introductory martial arts class focusing on physical discipline, respect, and fundamental self-defense technique.
Educational exploration of historical labor conditions, bondage, and economic equity.
Monthly literary meetup discussing contemporary fiction and memoirs at local West Seattle cafes.
Friday, October 2
An evening of expressive cello, storytelling, and songs by acclaimed musician Karen Hall.
The annual West Seattle peninsula rivalry clash! Wildcats host the Seahawks in the season's biggest local matchup.
Saturday, October 3
Intimate live performance highlighting original folk-pop compositions and acoustic harmonies.
Sunday, October 4
Weekly farmers market bringing crisp autumn apples, pumpkins, and local treats to California Ave.
Family-friendly Oktoberfest with Bavarian soft pretzels, kid-sized stein hoisting, pumpkin Hammerschlagen, and live polkas.
Lloyd Suh's powerful play following Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America in 1834.
A low-pressure, charming, and humor-filled theatrical evening tailored specifically for introverts.
Monday, October 5
Last day to complete your neighborhood clue sheet for the Westside Music Social Club scavenger hunt.
Weekly language exchange practice for Spanish and English speakers.
Tuesday, October 6
Free community instrumental jam session welcoming musicians and music lovers of all backgrounds.
Wednesday, October 7
Mid-week bilingual conversational group over authentic Mexican refreshments.
21+ celebration celebrating the completion of the West Seattle Music Scavenger Hunt with live music and prize awards.
Thursday, October 8
Second Thursday celebration of local artists, live music, refreshments, and gallery receptions across West Seattle.
Discussion on historical land allocation, property rights, and community empowerment.
Annual open house for parents and families to meet faculty, tour classrooms, and review academic curricula.
Evening theatrical performance of Lloyd Suh's poignant historic drama.
Friday, October 9
Cultivating Community annual benefit dinner featuring dishes from TOMO and Patrick's Café & Bakery supporting food security.
Spooky songs, variety acts, dance, and theatrical comedy to get into the October Halloween spirit.
Wildcats host Seattle Prep in an intense Metro League football matchup.
Evening dramatic performance at ArtsWest.
Saturday, October 10
Saturday matinee presentation of 'The Chinese Lady'.
Modern creative jazz and avant-folk performance featuring clarinetist James Falzone and violist Alex Guy.
Evening staging of Lloyd Suh's acclaimed theatrical piece.
Sunday, October 11
Sunday market bustling with seasonal root veggies, ciders, and local artisan crafts.
Classical chamber music recital presenting classical masterpieces performed by the resident Kenyon Trio.
A matinee performance of the play by Lloyd Suh (final show).
Monday, October 12
Monday bilingual meetup for Spanish and English learners.
Bi-weekly music trivia challenge hosted by Sporcle at Easy Street Cafe.
Tuesday, October 13
Free, energetic improv theater jam session where all skill levels can play and laugh together.
Wednesday, October 14
Bilingual practice session at Mission Cantina.
Thursday, October 15
Examining historical restrictive covenants and neighborhood displacement in King County.
Friday, October 16
Monthly all-ages acoustic and songwriting open mic welcoming musicians, poets, and performers.
Wildcats travel to Ballard for a Friday night road football game.
Saturday, October 17
An afternoon of mindful reflection, seasonal rituals, and guided conversation embracing change.
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Fennell (SYML) performs an intimate free in-store live acoustic set.
Sunday, October 18
Sunday farmers market on California Ave.
Annual West Seattle neighborhood festival with live entertainment, kids' activities and crafts, including birdhouse building and pumpkin decorating.
Monday, October 19
Weekly language exchange at Future Primitive Brewing.
Wednesday, October 21
Mid-week conversational meetup at Mission Cantina.
Community meeting promoting mental, physical, and emotional health for individuals and families.
Thursday, October 22
Fifth seminar examining medical exploitation, healthcare disparities, and restorative initiatives.
Friday, October 23
Wildcats visit the Braves for an intense late-season football clash.
Energetic blend of American roots music, traditional bluegrass, country storytelling, and step-dancing.
Sunday, October 25
Special Harvest Sunday at the farmers market featuring hot cider and seasonal gourds.
Massive annual autumn celebration featuring the West Seattle High School Marching Band costume parade, Seattle Thrillers dance performance, merchant trick-or-treating, pie-eating contest, and West Seattle Food Bank Chili Cook-off.
Monday, October 26
Chief Sealth Seahawks junior varsity takes the field against O'Dea.
Monday language exchange at Future Primitive Brewing.
Sporcle Halloween-edition music trivia night at Easy Street Cafe.
Wednesday, October 28
Pre-Halloween conversational Spanish and English gathering.
Thursday, October 29
Exploring historical barriers to voting, school integration, and civic empowerment.
Wildcats battle the Fighting Irish in an under-the-lights regular season showdown.
Saturday, October 31
Annual 21+ Halloween roller disco with costume contest, DJs, full bar, and retro skating.
Sunday, November 1
First Sunday in November market welcoming the new month with local harvests.
Community Day of the Dead celebration honoring ancestors with traditional altars, mariachi, folk dancing, face painting, and pan de muerto.
Monday, November 2
First November session of the White Center weekly language exchange.
Tuesday, November 3
First Tuesday of the month free instrumental jam session at historic Kenyon Hall.
Wednesday, November 4
Bilingual meetup in North Admiral.
Thursday, November 5
Seventh session in the eight-part reparations seminar focusing on institutional change.
November monthly gathering of the West Seattle Book Club.
Saturday, November 7
Acoustic and vocal performance blending classical sensibility with folk and songwriting roots.
Pacific Northwest Celtic-punk rock titans Stout Pounders perform high-energy live jigs and reels.
Sunday, November 8
Late autumn farmers market with root vegetables, hearty greens, squashes, honey, and fresh ciders.
Free warm Sunday community dinner welcoming all neighborhood residents.
