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Help Shape the Future of Downtown Seattle: The Seattle Office of Planning & Community Development is hosting a community workshop on Tuesday, September 24 for people to share their experiences in, and hopes for, Downtown. Admission is free. Reserve your spot today!
Don't Miss the First Ever Play Street for Elders on September 24: Join the Seattle Department of Transportation and the Seattle Public Library at the South Park Senior Center from 10 a.m.-1 p.m. for fun activities including chair yoga, salsa dancing, and music by DJ Tremenda Diosa. All are welcome. Please contact Aurora LaBrenz (206-909-0346) with any questions.
Seattle Parks and Recreation Facilities to Close Thursday, September 26: Facilities and programs across the city will be closed for a recreation division staff training next week. Closures include indoor pools and community centers. See full list of closures.
Volunteers Needed for Citizenship Application Workshop at Delridge Community Center on September 28: Seattle Office of Immigrant and Refugee Affairs is hosting a free Citizenship Application Workshop to provide essential legal support to permanent residents seeking U.S. citizenship and is seeking attorneys, interpreters, and general volunteers for this event. Find out how you can register to volunteer.
City Partners with Oshun Swim School to Offer Trauma-Informed Swim Opportunities: As part of the Swim Seattle Initiative, this collaboration hosts Afro-Indigenous centered swim opportunities for Black, Indigenous, People of Color, and ally communities. Through a series of open swims and educational workshops, participants can expect to experience a safer space to explore their relationship with water. Learn more about this partnership.
New Legislation Aims to Increase Accessory Dwelling Units: Mayor Bruce Harrell has announced a proposal to streamline the permitting process for accessory dwelling units (ADUs) in Seattle with hopes to create more diverse and affordable housing opportunities. Read more about the proposal to update Seattle’s existing ADU code.
Seattle Home Fair to Host Two Events in October: The Seattle Department of Construction & Inspections will host events in North and South Seattle over two weekends this fall. The fairs will contain useful information for homeowners, potential homeowners, landlords, and renters. Learn more about presentation topics and locations.
Festival of Fruit Returns to Piper’s Orchard on October 5: The festival returns to the Carkeek Park orchard to celebrate the harvest with cider pressing, apple sampling, a mason bee demonstration, live dance performances, and more. Learn more about the Festival of Fruit.
City Places 500th Electric Vehicle into Citywide Fleet: The milestone celebrates the City of Seattle’s continued commitment to sustainability and reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Learn more about the City’s Green Fleet Action Plan.
A Guide to Local Events Celebrating National Hispanic Heritage Month
National Hispanic Heritage Month is celebrated annually from September 15 to October 15. Throughout this month, six countries celebrate their independence from Spanish colonizers including Mexico, Costa Rica, El Salvador, Nicaragua, Guatemala, and Honduras. The South Seattle Emerald has compiled a list of events happening throughout Seattle in celebration of National Hispanic Heritage Month including art exhibits, film festivals, performances, author talks, and more.
See full event guide from South Seattle Emerald.
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Seattle’s Original Night Market returns to the Historic Chinatown International District September 21
For over 20 years, thousands of people have flocked to the annual Chinatown International District (CID) Night Market to visit local vendors, eat street food and gather with the community. When the market was temporarily canceled in 2023 due to rising costs and a lack of sponsors, community stepped up. Thanks to public support and a corporate sponsorship, the CID Night Market will return this fall with vendors offering food, arts, and crafts, and cultural performances including a lion dance, taiko, and martial arts demonstrations in Hing Hay Park.
Learn more on the Seattle Chinatown International District website
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Community Invited to Public Meeting on Lincoln High School Synthetic Turf Field: Join Seattle Public Schools on September 19 at 6 p.m. to discuss the proposed development of a new synthetic turf athletic field and temporary locations for a practice field during renovations. See meeting details and learn more about the project.
Join Public Hearing to Share Thoughts on Restricted Parking Zone Proposal in Judkins Park: Seattle Department of Transportation is hosting a virtual public meeting on September 25 at 6 p.m. to share information and get community feedback on proposed changes to street parking near the new Judkins Park Light Rail Station opening in late 2025. Read more about this project and access link to virtual meeting.
Share your Feedback on Firehouse Mini Park Play Area Renovations: Join Seattle Parks and Recreation at Byrd Barr Place on Saturday, September 21 from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. to review the conceptual designs for the park and meet the project team. Learn more about the Firehouse Mini Park renovations.
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