How to Make the Most of Autumn in Bothell

It’s true: Bothell truly shines in autumn. Visit our corner of the Pacific Northwest this month and you’ll not only witness the leaves change, but also taste new fall fare, wander through fantastic trails, and perhaps even judge a dog costume contest!

Read on to find out what’s on your autumn agenda in Bothell...

Sip and savor the taste of fall

• Aeipathy Patisserie debuted its new Pumpkin Spice Cream Mille Feuille with housemade puff pastry and its Apple Pie Macarons. Get them before they sell out!
• Foggy Noggin will release its featured beer, aptly named Spooky (FestBier), on October 30. The craft brew contains English and German malts, and German hops, creating a smooth, clean pale ale with a “moderately strong malty flavor and light hop character,” the brewery says.
• The Cottage launched its fall menu, complete with Autumn Vegetable Flatbread, Horseradish Crusted Alaskan Halibut, and Brown Sugar Butternut Squash. The eatery is also now open for brunch.

Pro tip: If you’re planning to be in town around Thanksgiving, take advantage of The Cottage and Beardslee Public House’s Thanksgiving to-go menus.

• For those with a sweet tooth: PinkaBella Cupcakes is featuring a number of fall-themed baked goods this month, including Apple Crisp, Caramel Apple, Pumpkin Spice, Cinnamon Roll, and Maple Bar.

Keep your eyes peeled for The Hop and Hound’s upcoming releases in mid- to late October. On the line up? Pumpkin beers and ciders to satiate your fall-loving palette. The brewery will also be hosting its annual Howl-aween event, which will be held at the end of the month. You’ll be gushing over the dogs and their costumes during the contest!

Autumn activities in Bothell

Relish fall’s crisp air and breathtaking scenery by taking up a few activities that are best experienced this season. Need some inspiration? Here are a few suggestions for things to do in Bothell and our surrounding towns:

• Hop into a hot air balloon with Over the Rainbow Hot Air Balloon Rides and see Bothell from a whole new perspective. The company offers sunrise rides with champagne and juice toasts, and sunset rides with a wine tasting experience.
• Visit Yakima Fruit Market before it closes for the season on Halloween. Be sure to stop by and check out their fall offerings, pick up one of the Spooky Gourd Packs and fall flowers as souvenirs.
• Walk — or bike! — through Bothell Landing, and the nearby Burke-Gilman Trail/Sammamish River Trail and North Creek Trail. If you’re looking for the ultimate leaf-peeping spots, check out our list of favorite foliage spots in and near Bothell.
• It’s a tradition for a reason: Pick some pumpkins at Thomas Family Farm, Bob’s Corn & Pumpkin Farm, or Craven Farm. We’ve also rounded up a list of pumpkin patches near Bothell.
• Attend a local Bothell event! Visit our events page to stay up to date on the latest goings-on in town.

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