Events

Mount Rainier High School's varsity football team is scheduled to play Kentridge at 6:00 p.m. Thursday, October 1, 2026 at Mount Rainier High School. Click here for more info.

Des Moines residents can safely dispose of sensitive documents during a free community shredding event on Tuesday, Oct. 6. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. in […]

SPONSORED: Join us for our Fall Open House on Wednesday, Oct. 7 from 5:30-8 p.m. When families choose Kennedy Catholic High School, they often point to the strong sense of community as the deciding factor. While we offer comprehensive academic pathways, elite athletics, and award-winning arts programs, it is the spirit of the Lancer Family […]

Mount Rainier High School's varsity football team is scheduled to play Kennedy Catholic at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 9, 2026 at Mount Rainier High School. Click here for more info.

The Normandy Park Grocery Outlet will welcome animals looking for homes and collect new pet beds for CARES Animal Shelter from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. this Saturday, Oct. 10. According to the store, shelter representatives will bring adoptable pets, giving shoppers a chance to meet the animals and learn more about those seeking homes. […]

SPONSORED: Northwest Symphony Orchestra (NWSO) will open its 2026–2027 season and 40th anniversary year with a family concert Saturday, Oct. 10, at the Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien. The concert, “Family Concert: Sounds of the American West,” will run from 7:30 – 9 p.m., and be led by Anthony Spain, Music Director. The program […]

Shiela Owens, co-owner of the new Saltwater Collective in Des Moines, will be the guest speaker at the North Hill Community Club’s meeting at 7 p.m. this Tuesday night, Oct. 13. The meeting will take place at the clubhouse, 20827 3rd Ave South (map below). Saltwater Collective is a new marketplace and gathering space in […]

Des Moines will host its Halloween Spooktacular Family Night from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Friday night, Oct. 16, at the Des Moines Activity Center, according to the city. Admission is $8 per person for tickets purchased ahead by phone or $10 at the door. Children 2 and younger attend FREE. The evening will feature bingo […]

SPONSORED: Join us for a fun and eco-friendly event where you can safely dispose of your unwanted paint! Our Free Paint Recycling Collection Event is happening at Hogan Park in Kent (map below) on Saturday, Oct. 17! Don’t miss this opportunity to declutter your space and contribute to a greener environment. This event will run […]

Residents can review proposed draft measures and share feedback on Sea-Tac Airport’s Part 150 Study at an Open House Saturday, Oct. 17, at Cedarhurst Elementary School in Burien (map below). This event will run from 10 a.m. to Noon, and will cover the study’s timeline and proposed draft measures, with an opportunity for attendees to […]

From our sister site The Normandy Park Blog: Normandy Park’s Fall Frolic will bring free pumpkins, warm drinks, music, a costume exchange and more to City Hall Park from 10 a.m. to Noon on Saturday, Oct. 17, the city announced. The free family event will take place at City Hall Park (map below). Construction at […]

Participants can make herbal salves, tinctures and infused oils while supporting ocean wildlife at “Potions for the Ocean,” a fundraiser for SeaLife Response, Rehab and Research (SR3) set for Sunday, Oct. 18, at the Des Moines Theater. The workshop runs from 2 to 4 p.m. at the theater (map below). Admission is $100, with all […]

Mount Rainier High School's varsity football team is scheduled to play Stadium at 7:00 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2026 at Mount Rainier High School. Click here for more info.

Residents can ask questions, share concerns, sip some java and get to know Des Moines Police officers during ‘Coffee with a Cop’ this Thursday, Oct. 29, from Noon to 1 p.m. at Four Points by Sheraton Seattle Airport South (map below). The gathering will take place in the hotel’s Snoqualmie Meeting Room at 22406 Pacific […]

The Waterland Trick or Treat Path will bring trick or treating to participating businesses along Marine View Drive South in downtown Des Moines from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 30. The route will be along Marine View Drive from South 216th Street to South 227th Street: The event offers families an opportunity to […]