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Meredith’s top 10 weekend picks

Break out the pumpkins and the costumes, it’s October! It’s my favorite month and I am ready to cozy up in my flannel and make the most of the weekend. Let the spookiest of the ‘ber months win you over too with these 10 incredible weekend events. See you out there!

— Meredith Charaba, family fun editor

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5 things to do with the kids this weekend

Kids and dogs are welcome at this lively Oktoberfest celebration with oompah bands, giant pretzels, a costume contest and more. (FRI.–SUN.)

Bring the whole family to celebrate global unity at Tacoma’s first-ever Festival of Light featuring Bollywood workshops, music and fashion. (SAT.)

Break out of the ordinary and experience a fringe arts festival where families will find plenty of options for unique, one-of-a-kind performances. (SAT.–SUN.)

Ride the tram to spot wildlife, romp at the epic playground and see animals smash pumpkins at Northwest Trek’s fall festival. (SAT.–SUN.)

It’s a weekend of fishy fun at Issaquah’s Salmon Days with a community parade, inflatables, DockDogs shows and, of course, salmon sightings. (SAT.–SUN.)