Celebrate the grape harvest: Whidbey Island vintners are celebrating the harvest and the release of new wines this weekend. From Friday through Sunday, six wineries at five tasting rooms will be offering tastes of their wines, including award winners. Included in the tour is a souvenir wine glass, entry to the wineries and live music at the Bayview Corner tasting. Find all the details in our story here.
Visit a park for free: From Friday to Sunday, fees are waived at many federal facilities, including Mount Rainier and Olympic national parks. You can also hike for free at areas that usually require a Northwest Forest Pass.
Eat in style: The Taste of Tulalip is this weekend, featuring culinary celebrity Carla Hall. Read our preview of the event here.
Celebrate Veterans Day: Celebrations are planned around the county. Find a list of events by city here.
Decorate using your yard: Learn how to make a holiday centerpiece using items from your yard at noon on Saturday. The class is taught by Bob Adrian of Flowers by Adrian at Evergreen Arboretum &Gardens, Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; Call 425-257-8597 to register. Find more details and other classes here. The class is free.
Laugh: The “Seattle International Comedy Competition” is Friday night on Whidbey Island. The contest of laughs will present 16 comedians in a slap-happy show of comedic skills. Each contestant will perform for five to seven minutes. Find more details in our story here.
Learn about mushrooms: If you find mushrooms fascinating, you’ll like this talk on Saturday. Paul Stamets, the founder of Fungi Perfecti, will talk about 6 Ways Mushrooms Can Save the World at 2 p.m. at the Historic Everett Theater, 2911 Colby Ave., Everett. The event is free, but donations are welcome. See www.scmsfungi.org or call 425-353-6546 for more information.
Watch Harry Potter: The final movie is out on DVD Friday. Make yourself some butter beer or pumpkin juice and hold a cozy viewing with your favorite muggles.
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