Seattle, WA

This weekend you have another opportunity to hit the Oktoberfest in Leavenworth. With live music, German food, arts and crafts, Bavarian clothing sale, and activities for the whole family, this is the next best thing to being in Munich!

Leavenworth Oktoberfest
When: October 10 - October 11, 2008
Where: Leavenworth, Wa
$$$: Adults Friday, $5, Saturday, $10. Children under 12 Free

Here is something perfect for fall and perfect for the whole family. The Farm Fair at Kelsey Creeks offers an afternoon of old-fashioned fun, including hayrides, pony rides, live music by Cowboy Buck, heritage demonstrations, pumpkin decorating, and craft projects.

The Kelsey Creek Farm Fair
When: Oct 11 2008 - Oct 12 2008
Where: Kelsey Creek Farm, 410 130th PL SE, Bellevue WA 98005
$$$: Free admission. Other costs vary depending upon activity. There will be a charge for kids’ activities, pony rides, honey at the Honey Bee Booth, and food. Sorry, no ATM on site, and no charge cards are accepted. Free parking and shuttle service is available at Bannerwood Sports Park, 1630 132nd Avenue SE. Bring cash for food and kids’ activities.

If you’ve been hunting for pick-your-own pumpkin patches and corn mazes then the Carpinito Brothers have your hook up! Every year the Carpinito Brothers celebrate the fall harvest with a u-pick pumpkin patch and not one but TWO corn mazes, not to mention hay rides.

Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch and Corn Maze
When: Through October 31st
Where: Carpinito Brothers Farm, 1148 Central Avenue N, Kent, WA
$$$: Coupon for $1 off

Here is something you can’t see every day. A raptor training demonstration! Families can watch keepers as they train and exercise the zoo’s birds of prey and find out how raptors learn new behaviors. This event is subject to cancellation due to weather or animal availability; call the zoo to confirm.
206.548.2500

Raptors Training Demonstration
When: Ongoing Each Fri, Sat, Sun 10/3/08 - 4/27/09
Where: Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Avenue N, Seattle, WA
$$$: Free with paid admission

Love apples? You’re in luck, this weekend is Apple-Looza! The U District Farmers Market celebrates apple season with tastings, pie making, free cider, and a kids’ craft area. Sample an amazing variety of different locally-grown apples and vote on your favorites, plus learn about the amazing apple products made by our farmers and vendors (jellies, pies, preserves, ciders, etc).

Apple-Looza
When: Oct 11, 2008 from 10:00 am to 12:00 pm
Where: University Heights Community Center, University Way NE & NE 50th Street Seattle, WA
$$$: Free admission; fees for some activities

Oh, my fellow book loving friends, this weekend is the Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair. Featuring over 100 U.S., Canadian and German exhibitors of used, rare, collectible and out-of-print books, maps, posters, prints and documents, this is a book lovers dream come true!

The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
When: Saturday October 11th - 10 a.m. to 6 p.m., Sunday October 12th - 11 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, (on Mercer St just east of 3rd Ave N)
$$$: $5.00 at the door (good for both days - under 12 admitted free

Here is another fall festival. This one in Bothell. Paint a pumpkin, win a prize, it’s that simple! Enjoy the craft booths, music, glass blowing, pony rides, train rides, King’s Original Kettle Korn, specialty foods, and fall décor!

Harvest Festival at Country Village
When: October 11th & 12th
Where: Country Village, 23718 Bothell Everett Highway, Bothell, WA
$$$: Free