Calendar | Upcoming events in Issaquah and Sammamish

Craft shows, pumpkin patches, ski swap, theater and more!

Oct. 18 and 19

Craft show: Friday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Vasa Park, 3560 W. Lake Sammamish Pkwy. countrycreation.blogspot.com.

Oct. 18 and 19

Pumpkin Patch Extravaganza: Trinity Tree Farm invites people of all ages to check out their self-serve pumpkin patch. 14237 228th Ave. S.E. www.trinitytreefarm.com.

Oct. 18

Xanadu: 8 p.m. Francesca Lyman called the Village Theatre’s currently running musical “hilarity on rollerskates” in her Issaquah Reporter review. Based on the campy cult movie flop of the same name, the plot follows a Venice Beach street artist as he meets gods with roller rink ambitions. Tickets are $34-$65. 303 Front Street N., Issaquah.

Oct. 19

Sammamish Kiwanis Ski & Sport Swap: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Kiwanis is providing a perfect opportunity to upgrade for less or downsize for cash! Keep up with your growing kids in clothes sizes; gear and skills advancement. Great for all ages and all levels of sports fans from beginners to experts, single or multi sports minded participants to outgrown, retired or refocused athletes. Participating merchants include Pacific Bike & Ski, Gerk’s Ski & Cycle and Issaquah Ski and Snow School. 1715 228th Ave. S.E., Sammamish.

Solar Open House: 12 p.m. A&R Solar will be opening up a home in which they will install a solar energy system. See how solar systems work and how they’re installed. Hot chocolate will be served. 4736 194th Ave. S.E., Issaquah.

Oct. 21

Issaquah City Council: 7 p.m. Council Chambers at city hall, 135 E. Sunset Way. Klahanie pre-annexation zoning is on the agenda.

Free Cheerleading Class: 6:15 to 7:15 p.m. Sammamish EX3 Teen Center will host a trial Dream Team cheerleading class. 825 228th Ave. N.E., Sammamish.

Oct. 26

13th Annual Green Halloween: Noon to 4 p.m. in Grand Ridge Plaza, Issaquah Highlands.

Downtown Zombie Walk: 2:30 to sometime after 5 p.m. Meet at the Historic Shell Station at 2:30 for makeup and rehearsal.

Oct. 31 through Nov. 2

The Pickering Barn Christmas Craft Show: 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. Thursday and Friday; 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday. Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW.

Nov. 9-11

Free day in state parks: In honor of Veteran’s Day weekend. A Discover Pass still required to access lands managed by the Washington State Department of Natural Resources and the Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife.