Fall is officially here, and October is bringing a packed calendar of events around Seattle — from spooky tea service and film festivals to fashion, glass art a
Fall is officially here, and October is bringing a packed calendar of events around Seattle — from spooky tea service and film festivals to fashion, glass art and artificial intelligence.
One of the monthlong seasonal offerings runs Oct. 3-31 at the Hotel Sorrento, where “Witches’ Tea” blends a Halloween theme with afternoon tea in the hotel’s 116-year-old setting. Guests are encouraged to wear costumes, and the hotel’s Fireside Room is widely considered one of Seattle’s most haunted lounges, with decades of stories about flickering lights, cool breezes and mysterious sightings. Reservations are available at HotelSorrento.com.
Film fans can also mark their calendars for the Seattle Latino Film Festival, running Oct. 9-17. Now in its 18th year, the festival showcases Latino and Romance-language cinema, with films from across Latin America, Spain, Portugal and the U.S. Latino community. Opening night is Oct. 9 at the Frye Art Museum with a red carpet reception and filmmaker meet-and-greets.
Oct. 15-18 brings Refract: The Seattle Glass Experience, a four-day celebration of Pacific Northwest glass art across studios, museums and galleries around the city. Highlights include anniversaries for Pratt Fine Arts Center’s 50th, Seattle Glassblowing Studio’s 35th, and Chihuly Studio’s return to Venice after 30 years.
Two events land on Oct. 16, starting with the 14th annual Women in Leadership Breakfast hosted by the Seattle Sports Commission at the Westin Seattle. The theme is “Upping Your Game,” focusing on challenging self-limiting beliefs, embracing growth and prioritizing well-being.
Also on Oct. 16, Fashion at the Fairmont returns to the Fairmont Olympic Hotel, billed as Seattle’s most glamorous runway event and benefiting Seattle Children’s.
Later in the month, Seattle AI Week runs Oct. 26-30 as a citywide celebration hosted by WTIA, the Washington State Technology Industry Association. The schedule includes panels, demos, founder meetups and community events, with conversations exploring the human impact of AI and how automation is reshaping roles across law, operations and product development. The speaker lineup includes Sir Mix-A-Lot, Gov. Chris Gregoire, and leaders from Read AI and OpenAI.
Halloween week also leads into a major cultural celebration. The Seattle Catrinas Festival returns Oct. 31-Nov. 1 at Town Hall Seattle for its fifth anniversary, featuring a two-day Día de los Muertos event.
Looking ahead to Nov. 1, the James Beard Foundation brings its Taste America tour to Seattle with a walk-around tasting event at the Four Seasons Hotel.
