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  • Scariest Five Minutes in Redmond? Haunted House & Best Bakery on the Eastside

    Scariest Five Minutes in Redmond? Haunted House & Best Bakery on the Eastside
    2026/10/20
    📰 This Week in RedmondOctober 20, 2026🌲 Redmond Just Certified Two Trails Where Walking Fast Is the Wrong MoveForest therapy, also called forest bathing, is the opposite of a hike. There's no mileage goal. You move slowly and notice what you see, hear, and smell. Redmond now has two trails certified through the Association of Nature and Forest Therapy, and OneRedmond calls them Washington's first. The Lowland to Upland Loop is at Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 NE Redmond Rd. The Tree Frog Loop is at Redmond Watershed Preserve, 21760 NE Novelty Hill Rd., and it's ADA accessible. The self-guided program is free. Allow 60 to 90 minutes. The link's in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://oneredmond.org/forest-bathing🎃 The Scariest Five Minutes in Redmond Are Happening at a Community CenterThis weekend on Saturday, the Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village runs a staged haunted house. It's short on purpose, a five-minute walkthrough, but it's billed as full scare and recommended for ages 12 and older. Hours are 5 to 9 p.m. at 6505 176th Ave. NE. Registration is per person, and tickets are also available at the door. Younger kids can trick-or-treat indoors in the same building from 4:30 to 7:30 p.m. The link's in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.redmond.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3540🦜 Pirates Are Taking Over Downtown Redmond Sunday, and Parking Is the Real Treasure HuntThis weekend on Sunday, you can run a 5K, 8K, or 12K on the Sammamish River Trail in your best pirate costume. Captain Jack's Treasure Run starts at Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th St. The kids race goes at 9:45 a.m., the 5K at 10, and the 8K and 12K at 10:10. Entry runs from $10 for the kids race to $60 for the 12K. There's no parking at City Hall or the library, so use the garage at 8711 160th Ave. NE. The link's in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.orcarunning.com/race/captain-jacks-treasure-run/🪔 What's Happening Inside the Hilton Garden Inn on Redmond Way Saturday?This weekend on Saturday, Redmond gets a free Diwali shopping day with Indian street food and mehandi. The Redmond Karwachauth and Diwali Bazaar runs from 1 to 8 p.m. at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way. Look for Indian ethnic wear for women, men, and kids, plus jewelry, home decor, handmade gifts, Diwali decorations, and sweets. Admission and parking are both free, and it's set up for families. Everyone's welcome. Stop by for an hour or make an evening of it.📚 A Redmond Bookstore Is Staying Up Until Midnight Monday, and You Might Want a CostumeMonday night, Brick & Mortar Books is throwing a midnight release party for A Court of Splintered Harmony, the sixth Court of Thorns and Roses book. The store is at 7430 164th Ave. NE, Suite B105, and the party runs from 9 p.m. to midnight. Dress in your best Fae Court outfit, test your trivia for prizes, and snap photos with your Sarah J. Maas collection. There are seasonal snacks too, and preorders can be picked up at midnight. Preorder the book to secure your ticket, then RSVP. The link's in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.brickandmortarbooks.com/events🎤 Thursday's Comedy Night at SAMĀ Comes With an Age WarningThursday night, SAMĀ Cellars turns its wine lounge into a comedy club. Dan Rosenberg headlines, Barbie Applegate is featured, and Dani Marie hosts. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the show starts at 7. Tickets are required, seating is first come, first served, and the show is recommended for ages 21 and up because of adult comedy content. SAMĀ Cellars is at Redmond Town Center, 7425 166th Ave. NE, Suite C-110, and parking is free. Get there early for a good seat. The link's in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/stand-up-comedy-with-dan-rosenberg-sama-cellars-featuring-b-applegate-tickets-2002180680312Simply Leak DetectionA lot of people put off calling about a leak because they're scared of what it'll cost. But fixing it costs money no matter what. The question is whether you're guessing or you actually know. Simply Leak Detection finds the exact spot first, so you can decide whether a repair makes sense or the line needs replacing. Either way, you're deciding with real information. Over 300 five-star reviews on Google. Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue and the whole Eastside. Call 253-800-1412 or visit SimplyLeakDetection.com.📞 (253) 800-1412🌐 https://simplyleakdetection.com/🎬 Tonight, the Redmond Library Is Screening a Film About One WordTonight at 6 p.m., the library and the City of Redmond are screening The R-Word, a film about the history of a hurtful word used to describe people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. It uses animation, the stories of four siblings, and first-person accounts from self-advocates. The screening is part of United Against Hate Week, which runs October 18 to 24, and it ends at 7:30 p.m. at the Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St. Get there a few minutes early, and ...
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  • Chicken Poop Bingo, a Brunch You Eat With Your Hands & Best Brewery on the Eastside?

    Chicken Poop Bingo, a Brunch You Eat With Your Hands & Best Brewery on the Eastside?
    2026/10/15
    🍽️ Leave the Fork at Home: Today's the Last Day to Book This BrunchToday is your last chance to book a brunch where you leave the fork at home. Fork & Spoke, the restaurant inside the Hilton Garden Inn at 16630 Redmond Way, is hosting a Filipino-Hawaiian Kamayan Feast this weekend on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. Kamayan means eating with your hands, so the food goes down on banana leaves and everyone digs in together. Think loco moco, huli huli chicken, crispy pork leg and grilled tuna collar. A non-alcoholic drink is included, and desserts cost extra. Reservations close today, so don't wait until tonight. The link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/pop-up-filipino-hawaiian-kamayan-feast-fork-spoke-redmondseattle-tickets-2000209303872🐔 This Weekend, a Chicken in Redmond Decides Who Wins BingoThis weekend, a chicken in Redmond decides who wins bingo. Chicken Poop Bingo is one of the games at The Red Barn Farm's Fall Festival, this weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5703 208th Ave NE. Not into waiting on a chicken? Try rubber axe throwing for kids, real axe throwing for ages 13 and up, or roping a practice cow. Tickets are $12 for adults and $20 for kids 1 to 17, and kids get a bag of feed for the animals. Last entry is 3 p.m., and spots sell out. The ticket link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/redbarnfarm/items/652082/?full-items=yes🐝 Line Dance Tonight at the Brewery That Names Its Beers After BeesTonight you can learn to line dance at a brewery that names its beers after bees. Watts Brewing founder Evan Watts started brewing with a turkey fryer in his driveway. His grandfather started the family bee business more than 50 years ago, which is why the taproom pours beers like The Leafcutter. Every Thursday at 7 p.m., Wildflower Dance Co. teaches Boots & Brews line dancing at Watts, 15510 Woodinville-Redmond Rd NE, Suite E110, just over the line in Woodinville. It's $10 at the door, and all ages and skill levels are welcome. Get there a few minutes early, because class starts right at 7.💀 Walk Into a Mezcal Bar Tonight, Walk Out With a Bowl You MadeTonight you can walk into a mezcal bar and walk out with a bowl you made yourself. Vibrant Moments Art Studio is hosting a Fall Harvest and Día de los Muertos Plaster Bowl Workshop from 6 to 9 p.m. at Caadxi Mezcalería, 8300 160th Ave NE, Suite 130. You'll decorate a ceramic bowl with handmade plaster pieces, like pumpkins, corn and leaves, or marigolds and skulls, then paint it. Tickets are $72 and cover all materials, step-by-step help, and a mocktail or appetizer on the house. No experience needed. The ticket link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/fall-harvest-dia-de-los-muertos-plaster-bowl-workshop-tickets-1999977615887🃏 Want the New Lorcana Cards Before They're Even in Stores?This weekend on Saturday, Disney Lorcana players can get their hands on the new Hyperia City set before it hits store shelves. Marymoor Games is hosting a sealed prerelease from 2 to 6 p.m. at 7325 166th Ave NE, Suite F150, in Redmond Town Center. It costs $45. Sealed means everyone opens fresh packs at the table and builds a deck from whatever they pull, so a giant card collection at home doesn't give anybody an edge. It's capped at 16 players, so sign up before you head over. The signup link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://tcg.ravensburgerplay.com/events/1016579🐦 The Seabird With Flaming Red Feet That Most Birders Walk Right PastThere's a seabird on Puget Sound beaches with bright red feet and a name that sounds like a pigeon, and most birders walk right past it. On Wednesday, author Maria Mudd Ruth makes the case for a second look. She's studied Pigeon Guillemots as a volunteer community scientist since 2013, and her new book is The Bird with Flaming Red Feet. Eastside Audubon is hosting the talk at the Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St., from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Registration isn't required, but Eastside Audubon appreciates it. The link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.eastsideaudubon.org/calendar/2026/10/21/the-bird-with-flaming-red-feet-an-evening-with-author-maria-mudd-ruth🏛️ Redmond's Deciding How to Spend the Next Two Years. Tuesday, You Get a Say.Redmond is deciding how to spend its money for the next two years, and on Tuesday night you get a say. The City Council holds a public hearing on the 2027 to 2028 budget at 7 p.m. at City Hall, 15670 NE 85th St. The draft includes rebuilding the teen center and Fire Station 11, plus money for housing help and RedLink rides. You can speak in person or watch live at redmond.gov/rctvlive. There's one more hearing on November 2, and the council plans to vote November 10. The full budget is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.redmond.gov/Budget📜 Redmond History MinuteIt's time for the Redmond History ...
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  • Costumed Dogs Take Over Downtown, Pony Rides, Shakespeare & Best Tapas Bar in Redmond?

    Costumed Dogs Take Over Downtown, Pony Rides, Shakespeare & Best Tapas Bar in Redmond?
    2026/10/13
    🐶 Costumed Dogs, a Parade, and a Rescue Pup Who Might Go Home With YouPicture a pirate, a bumblebee, and a hot dog, all on leashes, marching through Redmond Town Center. That's the 3rd annual Redmond Howl-O-Ween Pup Parade and Party, this weekend on Saturday. Check in at noon at the Archer Hotel, 7200 164th Ave NE, for the pre-party. The parade steps off at 1 p.m., and there's a costume contest with prizes. From 2 to 4 p.m., the after-party at the Hilton Garden Inn, 16630 Redmond Way, has snacks, drinks, and adoptable dogs from Motley Zoo. You might go home with one more dog than you brought. Dogs need to be leashed, friendly, and vaccinated. Registration and costume-judging details are in the show notes and the newsletter. https://www.eventbrite.com/e/3rd-annual-howl-o-ween-tickets-2000052858941🏫 These UW Students Have to Badge Through Microsoft Security to Get to ClassAbout 150 University of Washington grad students just got a very strange new commute. Their program, the Global Innovation Exchange, or GIX, now meets inside Building 92 on Microsoft's Redmond campus. That building started out as Eddie Bauer's headquarters. Microsoft spent $42 million turning 48,500 square feet of it into classrooms, and UW gets the space for 15 years with no base rent. Both sides say Microsoft gets no say in what's taught. It's an unusual setup for a public university, and the Daily UW dug into it. Their story is in the show notes and the newsletter. https://www.dailyuw.com/article/uw-moves-inside-microsoft-s-redmond-campus-testing-the-boundaries-of-corporate-partnership-20261009🎃 Your Kid Gets a Pony Ride and a Pumpkin, You Get Fresh CiderAt some point this Saturday, your kid is going to make butter and then eat it on a biscuit. That's one stop at the Farrel-McWhirter Park Harvest Festival, this weekend on Saturday at 19545 Redmond Road. There's also a tractor-pulled wagon ride, a forest trail scavenger hunt with a prize, farm animals to visit, and a spooky potion to mix. Kids 12 and under get a pony ride and a pumpkin to take home. Grown-ups get the fresh-pressed cider. Pick a session, 10 a.m. to noon or 1 to 3 p.m. Passes are $30 to $36, for ages 2 and up. Registration is in the show notes and the newsletter. https://www.redmond.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3559🎭 Can One Cast Pull Off Three Shakespeare Comedies in a Single Night?Technically Thespians is betting they can. Their show, Love & Misdirection, packs fast, stripped-down versions of Much Ado About Nothing, As You Like It, and A Midsummer Night's Dream into one evening. It has three directors and the same cast in all three. If you never finished these plays in high school, this is your shortcut: three plays in about two and a half hours. It's at SecondStory Repertory, 7325 166th Ave NE, Suite F250, in Redmond Town Center. Shows are Friday at 7 p.m., then this weekend on Saturday at 2 p.m. and 7 p.m. Tickets are in the show notes and the newsletter. https://www.technicallythespians.com/love-and-misdirection-fall-2026☕ The Coffee's on the House. The Catch Is a Trash Bag.This weekend on Sunday, SoulFood CoffeeHouse is trading coffee for cleanup. Walk around, pick up litter, and they'll pour you a free 16-ounce drip coffee or tea. It's called the Walk & Talk Litter Pickup Party, so plan on chatting while you clean. Meet at 11 a.m. at SoulFood, 15748 Redmond Way. It runs until 2 p.m. They supply the bags, so just bring gloves and a grabber if you have them. It happens the second-to-last Sunday of every month, so if you like it, you've got a standing date.📝 Redmond's Poetry Night Turns 20, and It's Bringing a Bonus PoetSoulFood started a poetry night back in July 2006. It's still going, now in its 20th year, and Thursday's lineup comes with an extra. There are usually two featured readers. This time there are three: Katy Ellis, Susan Landgraf, and Cindy Veach of MoonPath Poets. They read first. After a short break, the mic opens up to anyone. Got a poem sitting in a drawer? Sign up when you get there and bring three or four minutes of it. It's 6 to 8 p.m. at SoulFood CoffeeHouse, 15748 Redmond Way, and admission is free.Simply Leak DetectionA lot of people put off calling about a leak because they're scared of what it'll cost. But fixing it costs money no matter what. The question is whether you're guessing or you actually know. Simply Leak Detection finds the exact spot first, so you can decide whether a repair makes sense or the line needs replacing. Either way, you're deciding with real information. Over 300 five-star reviews on Google. Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue and the whole Eastside. Call 253-800-1412 or visit SimplyLeakDetection.com.📞 (253) 800-1412🌐 https://simplyleakdetection.com/🍷 Most People Can't Describe Grenache. By Sunday, You Could.Certified sommelier JR Seebach is pouring Grenache and explaining it this weekend on Sunday at SAMĀ Cellars. It's called Grenache Uncorked, part of the winery's every-other-Sunday Taste & Talk series....
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  • 40-Seat Movie Theater in Old Redmond? Red Barn Fall Fest & Best Pumpkin Patch in Redmond?

    40-Seat Movie Theater in Old Redmond? Red Barn Fall Fest & Best Pumpkin Patch in Redmond?
    2026/10/08
    🎃 Gary Cooper's Uncle's Dairy Farm Has a Pumpkin Patch This WeekendGary Cooper's uncle started a dairy farm in Redmond in 1907, and this weekend you can take the kids there. The Red Barn Farm's 8th annual Fall Festival runs this weekend on Saturday and Sunday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at 5703 208th Ave NE. There's a pumpkin patch, a petting zoo, a barrel train and kids' activities, all around a 1925 barn that's now a King County landmark. Tickets are $12 for adults, $20 for kids 1 to 17, and free for babies under one. Pumpkins and u-pick flowers cost extra. Reservations are required. The ticket link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://fareharbor.com/embeds/book/redbarnfarm/items/652082/?full-items=yes🐾 Redmond's New Vet Puts Your Dog's Polaroid on the WallYour dog or cat gets its picture on the wall just for showing up. Chewy Vet Care just opened its first Washington clinic right here in Redmond, at 16595 Redmond Way, Suite 155. Staff snap a Polaroid of every pet at check-in and post it in the waiting room, and a screen outside the exam room greets your pet by name. Past the cute stuff, it's a full-service animal hospital with exams, dental care, X-rays, ultrasound and surgery. It's open 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. every day but Wednesday. The booking link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.chewy.com/vet-care/vet-near-me/wa/redmond/16595-redmond-way-ste-155🍺 Oktoberfest Karaoke for the 50-Plus Crowd. Lederhosen Optional.You don't need lederhosen or a good singing voice for this one. Tomorrow from 1 to 3 p.m., the Redmond Senior & Community Center at 8703 160th Ave NE is throwing Oktoberfest Karaoke for the 50-plus crowd. There'll be music, pretzels, games and a microphone for anyone brave enough to grab it. Cheering from your seat counts too. The city asks people to register ahead through its recreation site. Details and registration are in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.redmond.gov/Calendar.aspx?EID=3557🎨 Redmond Will Pay an Artist $3,000 to Design Its CrosswalksRedmond wants an artist to design three of its crosswalks, and the job pays. The city is looking for an artist or team to create matching designs for the crosswalks at West Lake Sammamish Parkway NE and NE 36th Street, right next to Idylwood Park. City crews will install them next summer. The $3,000 covers all three designs, and up to three finalists get $500 each to draft a concept. Artists living anywhere in the U.S. can apply, but finalists have to present in person at City Hall the week of December 14. You apply with one document: a short statement, a résumé and samples of past work. Applications close Sunday, October 25, at 11 p.m. Pacific. The application link is in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.redmond.gov/FormCenter/Parks-Recreation-11/Idylwood-Park-Asphalt-Art-Design-Call-300🖼️ What Does Home Look Like? 50 Small Artworks Take a Shot TomorrowEvery piece in this art show is small, and every one of them asks the same question: what does home mean to you? Tomorrow from 6 to 8 p.m., VALA Art Center throws the opening reception for Small Wonders, a show of more than 50 small artworks about home. Think a familiar meal, a backyard, a favorite object. It's at 8020 161st Ave NE, Suite 104, downtown. The reception is free and open to all ages, with light refreshments. Can't make it Friday? The show stays up through December 13. Details are in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.valaeastside.org/exhibitions-and-events📸 The Seattle Times Has Pulled This Photo Trick Since 1982. Hear How Wednesday.For 44 years, The Seattle Times has run old photos next to new ones shot from the exact same spot. On Wednesday, the two people who make that column now are coming to the Redmond Library. Jean Sherrard and Clay Eals will share the stories behind their columns, with a few Eastside stops along the way, and talk about Paul Dorpat, who started it all in 1982. The Redmond Historical Society is hosting, 6 to 7:30 p.m. in Meeting Room West at 15990 NE 85th St. It's free for members, with a suggested $5 donation for everyone else. Details are in the show notes and in the newsletter. https://www.redmondhistoricalsociety.org/events/evening-speaker-series-seattle-now-then-an-evening-with-jean-sherrard-and-clay-eals🕰️ Redmond History MinuteIt's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share a piece of history, a tidbit, or some trivia about life in and around Redmond. Today's trivia question is... The gardens at Willowmoor Farm, the land that's now Marymoor Park, were designed by the Olmsted Brothers. That's the same firm behind which other famous project?A, the Golden Gate Bridge.B, Central Park in New York City.C, Disneyland.D, the National Mall.Stick around, the answer's at the end.🤝 Lake Washington Transition Academy Helps Local Students Land Their First JobsOne of Pagliacci's part-time employees counts every pizza box he folds, and he's close to 300. He ...
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  • Bigfoot Book Festival, Dog Costume Parade & Best Burger in Redmond This Week

    Bigfoot Book Festival, Dog Costume Parade & Best Burger in Redmond This Week
    2026/10/06
    Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!📚 Missed the Sold-Out Stuart Gibbs Night? He'll Be at Saturday's Free Book FestivalMore than 50 children's authors and illustrators, one building, and it's free to get in. The 4th annual Bigfoot Kids' Book Festival, hosted by Brick & Mortar Books, is this weekend on Saturday from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Redmond Senior & Community Center downtown. The lineup includes Stuart Gibbs, Jerry Craft, Kazu Kibuishi, Brandon Mull and Ben Clanton, with book signings, panels and activities for babies through teens. Gibbs' ticketed event at the bookstore Friday already sold out, so Saturday is your shot. The full author list is in the show notes and in the newsletter.🐾 Your Dog Already Has a Costume. Friday It Gets a Parade.Your dog already has a costume. On Friday, it finally gets a parade. Bark in the Park: Howloween runs from 4 to 5:30 p.m. at Farrel-McWhirter Park out on Redmond Road, with an after-hours stroll through the Barnyard, a trick-or-treat hunt, sniff spots and a farm-themed selfie station for you and your pup. Dogs stay on leash, and the costume parade loops the Barnyard at 5 p.m. It's free, the city lists it for ages 18 and up, and they ask you to register ahead. The registration link is in the show notes and in the newsletter.🎬 What Happens When Librarians End Up in the Book-Ban Fight? Find Out WednesdayA few years ago, school and public librarians ended up in the middle of the fight over which books kids get to read. On Wednesday, the Redmond Library is screening The Librarians, a Sundance documentary about that fight in Texas, Florida and other states, for Banned Books Week. A panel follows with teacher-librarian Gavin Downing, who stopped a ban at his school, Unusual Chickens author Kelly Jones, and KCLS selection librarian Brenna Shanks. Doors open at 5:15 p.m., the film starts at 5:30 and the panel at 7, in the library's Meeting Room downtown. It's free, no registration, first-come seating.🎵 Nobody Talks in These Movies, but the Band Plays the Whole TimeA silent movie up on the screen, live musicians playing along as it rolls, and a host keeping the night moving. This weekend on Saturday, SoulFood CoffeeHouse on Redmond Way is screening silent films with a live musical score, hosted by master of ceremonies Victor Ego, from 7 to 10 p.m. SoulFood hasn't posted which films are on the bill or whether there's a cover, so check their events page before you head over. Grab a coffee, find a seat, and let the band do the talking. The event link is in the show notes and in the newsletter.🏗️ Teens Already Pitched Their Teen Center. Thursday, It's Your Turn.Redmond already asked teens what they want in a new teen center. On Thursday, it's everybody else's turn. The City of Redmond's Teen Center Project Community Visioning Session runs from 6 to 8 p.m. in the Red Oak Community Room at the Redmond Senior & Community Center. It's free and open to anyone, and there's free childcare for kids 3 to 12 for people attending the meeting. Everything shared will go to the design-build team once the city picks one, so ideas raised now are there from day one. Project details are in the show notes and in the newsletter.🥕 Only Four Saturdays Left at the Redmond Saturday MarketThe Redmond Saturday Market has four Saturdays left this season, and this weekend is one of them. It runs from 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. on Saturday in the Overlake Christian Church parking lot on Willows Road, with 45-plus vendors selling produce, eggs, honey, flowers, baked goods and prepared food. Dogs are welcome, EBT is accepted, and parking in the lots next door is free. The season wraps up October 31, so if you've been meaning to go, the window is closing. Grab a bag and go.🕰️ Redmond History MinuteAnna Clise lived at Willowmoor Farm, the land that's now Marymoor Park. In 1907, she founded what major institution? A, the University of Washington. B, Seattle Children's Hospital. C, the Redmond Public Library. Or D, the Eastside YMCA. Stick around, the answer's at the end.🔮 Redmond Rumor Mill: A Real Tea House Near Redmond Town Center?Word is a high-end tea house is being quietly developed near Redmond Town Center. Not bubble tea, and not a coffee chain's matcha. Think gongfu ceremony, single-origin teas and private tastings. The couple behind it apparently spent two years sourcing directly from farms in Yunnan and Taiwan. None of this is confirmed. We don't have a name, an address or an opening date. So here's the question: would you book a private tea tasting, or just want a quiet place to sit with a good pot? If you've got a guess or have heard something, head to our Facebook page at facebook.com/BestOfRedmond and drop it in the Redmond Rumor Mill Guesses post.🗳️ Your Picks: Best Burger in RedmondAnd while you're at our Facebook page, find the Your Picks post and answer ...
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  • Bonus Episode - Finding the Invisible Leak — with Lincoln Spencer of Simply Leak Detection

    Bonus Episode - Finding the Invisible Leak — with Lincoln Spencer of Simply Leak Detection
    2026/10/03

    SPECIAL WEEKEND DROP

    Here's a bonus episode of Best of Redmond, landing on your weekend. We put these out when we get the chance to sit down with somebody local who knows something worth knowing. Your regular Tuesday and Thursday episodes are still coming as always.

    Finding the Invisible Leak — with Lincoln Spencer of Simply Leak Detection

    Here's something most Redmond homeowners don't know. That water line running from the street to your house? You own it. Not the city. Not the water company. You.

    And most people don't find that out until there's a problem.

    Lincoln Spencer has been finding hidden water leaks around Seattle and the Eastside since 2010. Not the kind you can see. The kind that quietly doubles your water bill while there's not a drop of water anywhere in sight.

    In this one he walks us through the first thing to do when your bill jumps, how to check your meter yourself, and why your regular plumber might send you to someone like him. He also explains how his team finds a leak nobody can see, using ground microphones sensitive enough to pick up footsteps and a safe tracer gas that gets sniffed out right at the spot. Then they mark an X, usually within a foot.

    Plus the 4 a.m. job he took with a headlamp, because that was the only time the street was quiet enough to hear.

    And with fall rain here and winter coming, he tells us what to do with your irrigation system right now so you're not calling somebody in the spring.

    In this episode:

    • What to do first when your water bill doubles
    • How to tell if the leak is inside or outside
    • Why homeowners own the line from the street
    • The crazy leak jobs, including a train station and a 4 a.m. call
    • How ground microphones and tracer gas find a leak without digging
    • Winterizing your irrigation system before it's too late

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  • Redmond Joins Washington's Space Council, Zombie Dancing & Best Pet Store?

    Redmond Joins Washington's Space Council, Zombie Dancing & Best Pet Store?
    2026/10/01
    Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days!🛰️ Redmond Gets a Seat at Washington's Space TableOkay, this is a pretty interesting one. Redmond Mayor Angela Birney is one of 23 members of Washington's new Space Council, created by Governor Bob Ferguson to figure out how the state can grow its commercial space industry. The council includes people from Blue Origin, SpaceX, Amazon Leo, Stoke Space, Starfish Space and other aerospace and technology organizations. Here's the thing: nobody knows yet what this will mean for Redmond specifically. The council is just getting started. But Redmond now has a direct voice in conversations about space, advanced manufacturing, jobs and investment across Washington. Worth watching.🚗 Exotic Cars Take Over Redmond Town CenterIf you've ever driven past Redmond Town Center on a Saturday morning and wondered why there are suddenly a ridiculous number of very expensive cars parked together, here's your answer. The Exotics at Redmond Town Center show is back Saturday, October 3, from 9 to 11 AM at 7525 166th Ave NE. You'll see everything from rare exotics to cars most of us only see in pictures. It's free to watch, and the whole thing is pretty casual. Bring the kids, walk around, take some pictures, and try not to ask what any of the cars cost. Weather can affect the show.😂 Tamasha Open Mic Comes to RedmondThursday night, October 1, you've got a free open mic happening at Ada Social, 16126 NE 87th St, from 6 to 7:30 PM. Tamasha is a Desi open mic where comedians, poets and performers can try new material in front of a live audience. That's actually what makes this one interesting. You're not necessarily getting polished, finished material. You're watching people test stuff, which means some jokes will land and some probably won't. Either way, it's free to attend. Show up, grab a seat, and give somebody brave enough to get onstage a little support.🧟 Get Ready for the Zombie DanceHere's your excuse to learn the Thriller dance before Halloween. The Seattle Thrillers are holding a rehearsal Saturday, October 3, from 6 to 8 PM at the Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE. You don't have to be a professional dancer, and the group welcomes people who want to learn the choreography for Thrill the World. They're asking for a $6 donation to help cover the room rental, but nobody gets turned away because they can't pay. If you've ever wanted to do the full Michael Jackson zombie routine, this is your chance to start.🍂 Redmond in AutumnIf you want to get outside without turning it into a major hiking expedition, there's a two-mile urban hike through Redmond on Saturday, October 3. The group meets at 1 PM at the parking area behind Half Price Books at 7541 Leary Way NE. The route heads through the Central Connector, along the Sammamish River Trail, past City Hall and back downtown. It's mostly paved and relatively flat, and the whole thing takes about 45 minutes. They're planning to check the weather the day before, so check the event listing before heading out if the forecast looks questionable.🎃 Make a Halloween Tray With the KidsKids can make their own Halloween decoration Saturday, October 3, from 2 to 4 PM at the Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE. The Family Halloween Tray Workshop has kids decorating a 10-inch wooden tray with pumpkins, leaves and other Halloween details. It's for ages 5 and up, with younger kids attending with an adult. The cost is $35 per project and the materials are included. Parents can make one alongside their kid, too. If your house needs a little Halloween upgrade and your kid likes making stuff, this one's pretty straightforward.🚲 Bicycle Bling: It's Never Too Late to LearnThink you missed your chance to learn how to ride a bike? Nope. Biking 101 is a small-group class Saturday, October 3, from 10:30 AM to 1:30 PM at the Redmond City Hall parking garage, 8711 160th Ave NE. The class is for absolute beginners and covers balancing, pedaling, steering and braking, with actual on-bike practice. It's $10, and bikes and helmets are available at no charge if you need them. The October 3 class is currently full, but there's a waitlist. So if learning to ride has somehow remained on your list of things you never got around to... this might be your sign.🐾 Leonbergers Take Over MarymoorGot a giant fluffy dog? Or maybe you just really like giant fluffy dogs? The Leonberger Club of the Northwest is meeting Saturday, October 3, at noon for its monthly LeoWalk at Marymoor Dog Park. Meet at the main dog-park entrance near Parking Lot D. It's a casual gathering for Leonberger families and people who are interested in the breed. You don't need to be a member to watch a bunch of these enormous dogs hang out together. Just remember this is at the off-leash area, so your own dog needs to be ready for that ...
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    Flapjacks and Flannel & Best Yoga Studio in Redmond
    2026/09/29
    🥞 Wear Flannel to This Pancake Breakfast and You're Already in the Raffle Pancakes, plus a raffle you enter just by wearing flannel. The City of Redmond's 2nd Annual Flapjacks & Flannel Breakfast is this weekend on Saturday at the Redmond Senior & Community Center, 8703 160th Ave NE. The pancake breakfast runs 9:30 to 10:30 a.m., then it's seasonal snacks, games, and crafts for all ages until noon. Tickets are $10 to $12, and registration is required so they know how many pancakes to make. Spots are limited, so sign up ahead. Register here: https://www.redmond.gov/Calendar.aspx📚 A Scrap Kid, a Mouthy Robot, and a Fight He Probably Shouldn't Take A scrap scavenger, a smart-mouthed homemade robot, and a fighting tournament that seems too good to be true. That's the setup of Django Wexler's new fantasy novel, The Only Way Out Is Up, and he's celebrating its release at Brick & Mortar Books on Wednesday from 6:30 to 7:30 p.m. Wexler, a local author who came to Seattle to work at Microsoft, will be in conversation with fellow local author Alexandra Oliva, who hosts the store's Word Craft series. It's free, and it includes a signing. Brick & Mortar is at 7430 164th Ave NE, Suite B105, in Redmond Town Center. Event details: https://www.brickandmortarbooks.com/🐶 Free Pup Cups, a Bandana, and a Crown for the Goodest Doggo Your dog gets a pup cup, a bandana, and a shot at Pup of the Month, and you get all-day happy hour. That's Bark & Bourbon, the first-Sunday-of-the-month dog party at Northwest Spirits, and this month it lands this weekend on Sunday, starting at 2 p.m. The distillery is at 15029 Redmond-Woodinville Rd. NE, Suite 400, in Woodinville, just up the road from Redmond. It's free and all ages, with complimentary pup cups, treats, and bandanas for every dog. Enter the Goodest Doggo contest, and the pup with the most Instagram votes gets crowned Pup of the Month. Details and RSVP: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/bark-bourbon-dog-friendly-event-at-northwest-spirits-woodinville-tickets-1992173881708🎤 You Get Three Songs at SoulFood's Open Mic, So Pick Good Ones Three songs or 15 minutes. That's all you get at SoulFood CoffeeHouse's Community Open Mic this weekend on Saturday, and that rule is exactly why the night keeps moving. It runs from 6 to 9 p.m. at 15748 Redmond Way, on the first Saturday of every month. Performers pay $5, and the sign-up list opens in the store at 5 p.m. Musicians, poets, and first-timers share the same stage, and setup and breakdown count against your 15 minutes, so show up ready. Or skip the list and just come to listen.🚲 Ten Kids, One Afternoon, No More Walking the Bike Home A flat tire shouldn't end a kid's ride, and this weekend on Saturday, Move Redmond and the Redmond Library are teaching kids to fix one themselves. The Youth Basic Bike Maintenance Class runs from 3 to 5:30 p.m. at the Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th St., for ages 10 to 16. It's hands-on: fixing a flat, then cleaning and lubricating the chain. Bring your bike, or work on one of theirs, and every student takes the tools and supplies home. It's capped at 10 kids, so register ahead. Sign up here: https://moveredmond.org/events/🍷 A Sommelier Walks Beginners From the Vine to the Glass on Sunday You know what you like in the glass, but do you know how it got there? This weekend on Sunday, SAMĀ Cellars' Taste & Talk session, Vine 2 Wine, walks beginners through how grapes are grown, fermented, and aged. Certified Sommelier JR Seebach leads the tasting from 3 to 4:30 p.m. in the wine lounge at 7425 166th Ave NE, Suite C-110, in Redmond Town Center. Tickets are $25 for club members and $35 for everyone else, and a full-price ticket is credited toward select wines bought that day. Reserve here: https://samacellars.com/winery-events/Simply Leak Detection If you've got a hidden leak, the worst plan is grabbing a shovel and hoping. Simply Leak Detection uses ground microphones and tracer gas to find the exact spot, then marks it with an X. Your plumber digs one hole instead of five, and your driveway and landscaping stay in one piece. Lincoln and his team have over 300 five-star reviews on Google and cover Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue and the whole Eastside. Call 253-800-1412 or visit SimplyLeakDetection.biz.📞 (253) 800-1412 🌐 https://simplyleakdetection.biz🚶 Walk Marymoor Village With the People Who Decide What Gets Fixed Marymoor Village is changing fast, and on Friday you can walk it with the people who decide what gets fixed. Move Redmond is hosting a Marymoor Walk & Talk with neighbors, elected leaders, and city staff, looking at pedestrian safety and wayfinding. Meet at 1 p.m. at Marymoor Village Station, 17301 NE 70th St. The roughly one-mile walk starts at 1:30 and ends at Qamaria Yemeni Coffee, 17527 NE 67th Ct. Wear good shoes and plan for weather. Register here: https://moveredmond.org/events/🕰️ Redmond History Minute It's time for the Redmond History Minute, where we share a piece ...
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