Airport plans mass casualty exercise on Oct. 21, please don't call 9-1-1 An unidentified "victim" walks with a firefighter during a 2014 mass casualty exercise at King County International Airport-Boeing Field. Another practice emergency scenario is scheduled for Oct. 21. (Photo by King County TV) King County International Airport-Boeing Field (KCIA) will conduct a full-scale emergency exercise on Wednesday, Oct. 21. The main part of the exercise will occur about 10 a.m. to 1

Minnesota congresswoman appeared Friday at the Georgetown Ballroom Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, speaks Friday, Oct. 9, to an audience of more than 100 people at the Georgetown Ballroom. (Photo courtesy of the Georgetown Ballroom) Rep. Ilhan Omar, D-MN, was scheduled to give the keynote speech Saturday night in Bellevue at the annual banquet for the Council on American-Islamic Relations' Washington chapter (CAIR-WA). But first, she appeared at another event hosted by CAIR on Friday

by Kelly Froh In an age of online living and digital social currency, the importance of up close and personal connections is greater than ever. Whether you’re an independent comic artist looking for like-minded peers, a collector of unique comic books you won’t find anywhere else, or a fan of weird comic art looking to meet your favorite artists from Instagram, it’s more than worth it to visit Short Run on Saturday, Nov. 7th. For 14 years, Short Run Comix Festival has been a

The Georgetown Spooky Stroll returns for its fourth year on Saturday, Oct. 31—Halloween night. Come take a self-guided walk through Georgetown and check out the participating homes’ Halloween decorations. Maps will be available from 5–8 pm at Mini Mart City Park (corner of Ellis Ave and Warsaw St). After your stroll, stop back at Mini Mart for an after-party. Sign up now to be included on the map. Costumes are encouraged, and treats are very much welcome—after all, it’s Hall

By Julia Thompson Did you know Georgetown has its very own cozy used bookshop? Run by the Friends of The Seattle Public Library, this small storefront packed with over ten thousand books has been open for over two years in the Orca Business Park on 6th Ave S between Orcas and Findlay (5608 6th Ave S). The nonprofit Friends of The SPL was established to commemorate the 50th anniversary of The Seattle Public Library back in 1941, and ever since the Friends have sponsored progra

By Laura Wright We are currently seeking volunteers to help with the big festival event at the Georgetown Steam Plant on September 11th & 12th from 5pm - 10pm. You can volunteer for one or both days. Are you interested in a specific job? We cannot guarantee that we can assign you but please check all that interests you. Fill out the Volunteer sign-up form here: https://www.georgetownsuper8.com/volunteer Volunteers gain free access to the film festival and get a baked potato

Sat Oct 25, 10 am-4 pm: "Museum of Fright" with free admission for costumed kids under 18. Halloween festivities, live entertainment and on hands-on STEM activities. Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S. Thu Oct 29-Sat Oct 31, 8 pm: Carnevolar XIV: Ascension, Seattle's Halloween circus show featuring flying trapeze, aerial and circus arts, and a dark journey into the wilderness. 21+Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave S. Post-show Halloween dance party on Saturday. T

Two free music festivals are planned in the coming weeks that are sure to aurally entertain. And they are right here in Georgetown.

Bands, food and FAQ for Lot Rock 3 on August 29-30 in Georgetown

Join your neighbors for the annual night out potluck this Tuesday, August 4th! From 5pm - 9pm, come hang with your neighbors and enjoy a summer evening in GT. Bring a dish, beverage or something else to share! North Georgetown - meet up on Padilla between Orcas & Homer South Georgetown - meet up on Carleton & Warsaw

Dead Baby Downhill post-race party is Aug. 1 in Georgetown.

Georgetown Pride returns for its 3rd year this Saturday, July 25th! Join in the pride funtivities throughout Georgetown: fitness activities, open studios, tattoo sales, vendor pop-ups, karaoke/DJ sets, free weddings, movie viewings, live music, a parade and more! Events & Sales at Local Businesses (starting at 12pm): Businesses throughout Georgetown are hosting events and offering specials! Check the event website for information. GT Pride Info Booth & Merch (1pm - 5pm): Swin

Celebrate the Duwamish River in South Park on Saturday, August 8th from 12pm - 5pm at the Duwamish River Festival! The Duwamish River Festival is focused on celebrating the accomplishments and existence of the one and only river in Seattle, the Duwamish River. After the River was declared a Superfund site in 2001, the Duwamish River Community Coalition (DRCC) was established and worked to ensure that the community was part of the cleanup process. In 2026, the DRCC is celebrat

Beginning later this month, Georgetown dogs and their humans will have access to a new park located at 1035 S. Myrtle St. The park, which has not yet been named (info on how to submit name suggestions below), will include an off-leash area, small and shy dog area, water station, entry plaza, meadow, trees and plantings, parking on S. Myrtle St. and a connection to the Georgetown to South Park Connection trail. Opening Celebration - June 27, 11 am - 1 pm Join the community for

On Sunday, July 12, our neighborhood will host the 29th annual Georgetown Garden Walk from 10 a.m. - 4 p.m. Support the walk and build community by opening your garden for visitors! This is not a contest! The Georgetown Garden Walk is a lively, bustling day when we invite our neighbors in Seattle (and beyond) to explore our yards, p-patches, maintained traffic circles, raised beds and anything else that you have planted and want to show off. We do not discriminate! If you ha

Events happening this summer in Georgetown

Georgetown Brewing is set to again release their limited edition Pride-themed IPA celebrating Shelly's Leg, Seattle's first openly operated gay bar. The brewery will be hosting a Pride month kick-off event on May 31 featuring the BACON STRIP drag show, with 100 percent of ticket and beer sales benefitting The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence in their work to spread joy and uplift the queer community. Event details: Date: Sunday, May 31, 2026 Time: 5 p.m.-8 p.m. Location: Georg

Join your neighbors and the Georgetown Youth Council, and help spruce up the streets of Georgetown! Details below: Georgetown Neighborhood Cleanup Date: Sunday, May 31st Time: 10am - 12:30pm Location: Meet up at Georgetown Old City Hall Supplies provided! Join us at 1pm @ Jellyfish Brewing for a post-cleanup party! Meet up with your neighbors and swap stories or photos of your best cleanup finds. Maybe you found an old towel! 18 beer cans! A family portrait! Dentures! It's a

Do you have a 5-13 year old looking for something to do the last week of June? Georgetown Playfield will play host to a free soccer camp this summer. The camp, put on by the Bridges United Foundation, will run June 29 to July 3, 9am - 3pm each day. Check out their website for more information and to register. Programs feature age- and skill-appropriate, high quality sport training and other programming. Our programs are developed by experts and implemented by trained, communi