West Seattle Ledger
Sun, 10/04/2026
West Seattle Event Ledger
Neighborly Bulletin Board
Sunday, October 4
food
Weekly farmers market bringing crisp autumn apples, pumpkins, and local treats to California Ave.
food
Family-friendly Oktoberfest with Bavarian soft pretzels, kid-sized stein hoisting, pumpkin Hammerschlagen, and live polkas.
arts
Lloyd Suh's powerful play following Afong Moy, the first Chinese woman to set foot in America in 1834.
arts
A low-pressure, charming, and humor-filled theatrical evening tailored specifically for introverts.
Monday, October 5
community
Last day to complete your neighborhood clue sheet for the Westside Music Social Club scavenger hunt.
community
Weekly language exchange practice for Spanish and English speakers.
Tuesday, October 6
music
Free community instrumental jam session welcoming musicians and music lovers of all backgrounds.
Wednesday, October 7
community
Mid-week bilingual conversational group over authentic Mexican refreshments.
music
21+ celebration celebrating the completion of the West Seattle Music Scavenger Hunt with live music and prize awards.
Thursday, October 8
arts
Second Thursday celebration of local artists, live music, refreshments, and gallery receptions across West Seattle.
community
Discussion on historical land allocation, property rights, and community empowerment.
community
Annual open house for parents and families to meet faculty, tour classrooms, and review academic curricula.
arts
Evening theatrical performance of Lloyd Suh's poignant historic drama.
Friday, October 9
food
Cultivating Community annual benefit dinner featuring dishes from TOMO and Patrick's Café & Bakery supporting food security.
arts
Spooky songs, variety acts, dance, and theatrical comedy to get into the October Halloween spirit.
sports
Wildcats host Seattle Prep in an intense Metro League football matchup.
arts
Evening dramatic performance at ArtsWest.
Saturday, October 10
arts
Saturday matinee presentation of 'The Chinese Lady'.
music
Modern creative jazz and avant-folk performance featuring clarinetist James Falzone and violist Alex Guy.
arts
Evening staging of Lloyd Suh's acclaimed theatrical piece.
Sunday, October 11
food
Sunday market bustling with seasonal root veggies, ciders, and local artisan crafts.
music
Classical chamber music recital presenting classical masterpieces performed by the resident Kenyon Trio.
arts
A matinee performance of the play by Lloyd Suh (final show).
Monday, October 12
community
Monday bilingual meetup for Spanish and English learners.
music
Bi-weekly music trivia challenge hosted by Sporcle at Easy Street Cafe.
Tuesday, October 13
arts
Free, energetic improv theater jam session where all skill levels can play and laugh together.
Wednesday, October 14
community
Bilingual practice session at Mission Cantina.
Thursday, October 15
community
Examining historical restrictive covenants and neighborhood displacement in King County.
Friday, October 16
music
Monthly all-ages acoustic and songwriting open mic welcoming musicians, poets, and performers.
sports
Wildcats travel to Ballard for a Friday night road football game.
Saturday, October 17
community
An afternoon of mindful reflection, seasonal rituals, and guided conversation embracing change.
music
Acclaimed singer-songwriter Brian Fennell (SYML) performs an intimate free in-store live acoustic set.
Sunday, October 18
food
Sunday farmers market on California Ave.
community
Annual West Seattle neighborhood festival with live entertainment, kids' activities and crafts, including birdhouse building and pumpkin decorating.
Monday, October 19
community
Weekly language exchange at Future Primitive Brewing.
Wednesday, October 21
community
Mid-week conversational meetup at Mission Cantina.
community
Community meeting promoting mental, physical, and emotional health for individuals and families.
Thursday, October 22
community
Fifth seminar examining medical exploitation, healthcare disparities, and restorative initiatives.
Friday, October 23
sports
Wildcats visit the Braves for an intense late-season football clash.
music
Energetic blend of American roots music, traditional bluegrass, country storytelling, and step-dancing.
Sunday, October 25
food
Special Harvest Sunday at the farmers market featuring hot cider and seasonal gourds.
community
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
sports
Chief Sealth Seahawks junior varsity takes the field against O'Dea.
community
Monday language exchange at Future Primitive Brewing.
music
Sporcle Halloween-edition music trivia night at Easy Street Cafe.
Wednesday, October 28
community
Pre-Halloween conversational Spanish and English gathering.
Thursday, October 29
community
Exploring historical barriers to voting, school integration, and civic empowerment.
sports
Wildcats battle the Fighting Irish in an under-the-lights regular season showdown.
Saturday, October 31
sports
Annual 21+ Halloween roller disco with costume contest, DJs, full bar, and retro skating.
Sunday, November 1
food
First Sunday in November market welcoming the new month with local harvests.
community
Community Day of the Dead celebration honoring ancestors with traditional altars, mariachi, folk dancing, face painting, and pan de muerto.
Monday, November 2
community
First November session of the White Center weekly language exchange.
Tuesday, November 3
music
First Tuesday of the month free instrumental jam session at historic Kenyon Hall.
Wednesday, November 4
community
Bilingual meetup in North Admiral.
Thursday, November 5
community
Seventh session in the eight-part reparations seminar focusing on institutional change.
community
November monthly gathering of the West Seattle Book Club.
Saturday, November 7
music
Acoustic and vocal performance blending classical sensibility with folk and songwriting roots.
music
Pacific Northwest Celtic-punk rock titans Stout Pounders perform high-energy live jigs and reels.
Sunday, November 8
food
Late autumn farmers market with root vegetables, hearty greens, squashes, honey, and fresh ciders.
community
Free warm Sunday community dinner welcoming all neighborhood residents.
