It’s Friday and you’ve got no idea what you’ll do for the weekend.
Sammamish Patch is coming to the rescue. We’ve got the best bets for your done-with-work, get-me-outta-here time. Check our picks for the activities to hit and new establishments to explore.
- Where/When: Family Scare 7-7:45 pm. Full Scare 8-10 pm. Daily at .
- Why Go: Wind your way through the haunted forest that is Nightmare at Beaver Lake, complete with indoor and outdoor scary scenes featuring live actors.
- Cost: Family Scare $8 per person, Full Scare $12 per person. Bring a donation of a non-perishable food item and save $1 off your ticket.
- Where/When: 9 pm. on Sat, Oct. 29 at .
- Why Go: Looking to party all night long this Halloween weekend? Join Redmond's Bar and Grill this Saturday for their first annual Halloween Bash. The party starts at 9 pm. with a live DJ, dancing, witches brew, drink specials, and a costume contest!
- Cost: Admission is free.
- Where/When: 4 pm. on Sat, Oct. 29 at .
- Why Go: Last year over 22,000 dancers participated in this simultaneous global phenomenon. At Redmond Town Center, over 300 people performed Michael Jackson’s “Thriller” in the Center Court of Redmond Town Center. Join in on the fun this year and help support the SecondStory Conservatory while you do it.
- Cost: Registration ranges between $5 and $20. Net Proceeds from the event support the SecondStory Conservatory.
Help the Forests in Hartman Park
- Where/When: 9 am - 12 pm on Sat, Oct. 29 at Hartman Park.
- Why Go: The City of Redmond and the Cascade Land Conservancy have partnered together to sponsor a work party at Hartman Park this Saturday. All those who care about Redmond’s urban forests can help by volunteering to remove invasive plants and plant native trees and shrubs to re-establish a healthy forest and mitigate carbon in the atmosphere.
- Cost: Free. No experience is necessary and gloves, tools and other materials are available. It is important to dress for the weather and wear sturdy shoes. All ages are welcome, although all volunteers under 18 must either be accompanied by an adult or bring a signed waiver. Check out the web site at www.greenredmond.org.
The 39 Steps - SecondStory Repertory
- Where/When: 8 pm on Friday and Saturday at .
- Why Go: It's closing weekend for SecondStory Repertory's production of The 39 Steps. This tale of murder, mystery and intrigue will have its audience on the edge of their seat at every turn of this fast paced comedy. Enjoy the show!
- Cost: Tickets are $25.
- Where/When: 11 am, 2 pm and 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday at .
- Why Go: It's the last weekend to catch Molbak's beloved fall play. This year's play is Rapunzel, a delightful and humorous production perfect for elementary-aged children and adults alike. Each performance is 45 minutes long. Get your spot early, seating is first come, first served and space is limited.
- Cost: Admission is free. Please consider making a monetary donation to benefit the Northshore Wranglers-to-Camp program.
- Where/When: 12 - 4 pm on Saturday and Sunday at Olympic Nursery.
- Why Go: Join the Sammamish Valley Arts Center this weekend for the fourth annual Art & Agriculture show. The art show will feature fine art with an agriculture theme created by local artists. In addition to viewing some great artwork, the public is invited to create a Grapevine wreath with members of the Sammamish Valley Alliance at a suggested donation of $20 to support farming in the Sammamish Valley.
- Cost: The exhibit is free and open to the public. A portion of the artwork sales will benefit two local non-profits organizations: Sammamish Valley Arts Center in support of local artists and art in the community and the Sammamish Valley Alliance in support of Sammamish Valley Farmers.
- Where/When: 6 - 9 pm on Sat, Oct. 29 at .
- Why Go: Join Airfield Estates Woodinville Tasting Room and neighboring wineries for a HalloWINE Party like you’ve never seen. Costume contests, prizes, music, tricks, treats, photo ops, and more.
- Cost: Admission is free.
- Where/When: 10 am - 12 pm on Friday, Oct. 28 at the .
- Why Go: Put on your costume, grab your broom and fly on over to the North Kirkland Community Center's 8th Annual PEE WEE Monster Bash. You'll do the monster mash, the ghoulish cookie walk, swap fish for treats, arts and crafts, and more. Come anytime-activites are ongoing, carnival style.!
- Cost: Pre-register early to guarantee your spot at www.kirklandparks.net or call 425-587-3336 between 12pm and 4pm. Activity number is #34160, cost is $10 per child.
- Where/When: 6 - 8:30 pm on Sun, Oct. 30 at the .
- Why Go: Looking for some live music to round out your weekend? You may want to check out this live performance from Jesse Cook on Sunday at the KPC. Never heard of him? Check out this Youtube clip of Jesse in action so you'll know what you're in for.
- Cost: Tickets range between $22 and $25.
