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🌱 Patch AM: What’s still happening at the Washington State Fair this final weekend?
Happening soon: Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K on the Puyallup Patch calendar
Hello Puyallup! Stay connected with the latest updates from around town. Let's dive in! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What's still happening at the Washington State Fair this final weekend?
- Where can you find the best fall color near Puyallup?
- How Puyallup's Vikings snapped Olympia's four-match tennis win streak
Also on today's calendar: Sunday Sound Bath and 9 more events.
Today's riddle: Riddle: David's parents have three sons: Snap, Crackle, and what's the name of the third son? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Saturday: Partial sunshine, with a high of 67 and low of 43 degrees.
- Sunday: Mostly sunny and beautiful, temps: high: 70, low: 43.
- Monday: Periods of sun, with a high of 68 and low of 53 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
1. Washington State Fair 2026 heads into its final weekend (seattletimes.com) — This is your last weekend to hit the Washington State Fair in Puyallup, with gates open through Sunday and big-name concerts each night. Locals can still "Do the Puyallup" with rides, food, games, and special 250th birthday programming before the fairgrounds go quiet until next year. 
2. Fall Fun in Tacoma and the South Sound (southsoundtalk.com) — Fall is a great time to explore close-to-home adventures, from walking Wildwood Park's glowing orange trails in Puyallup to browsing Pierce County pumpkin patches and South Sound kayaking spots. You'll also find farmers markets, Tacoma parks, and a countywide events calendar that can help you plan autumn outings without traveling far from Puyallup.
3. Olympia's win streak snapped in loss at Puyallup (thurstonchronicle.com) — Puyallup High's boys tennis team handed Olympia a 4-1 defeat at home in Pierce County, ending Olympia's four-match win streak and showcasing strong performances across Puyallup's singles and doubles lines. Local fans can look ahead as Olympia regroups for its next match, while Puyallup builds momentum in league play.
4. Comics Research Bibliography citations update, 9/23/2026 (blogspot.com) — Buried in this wide-ranging comics research bibliography is a nugget for locals: a News Tribune piece on a new comic book store in Puyallup that the owner says has been a decade in the making. If you're a fan of graphic novels or superheroes, this new shop could become a fresh hangout and resource close to home.
📸 Around Puyallup
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🗓 Upcoming Events in Puyallup
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★ Featured events ★
- Puyallup Valley Half Marathon and 10K →
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Sunday September 27
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Other local events
- Washington State Fair →
Station 70, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup
9:30 am - Celebrating 100 Years →
Christ Church, 210 Fifth St SW, Puyallup
10:00 am - The Unofficial Eras Tour (Puyallup's Version) →
Washington State Fair, 110 9th Avenue Southwest, Puyallup
6:00 pm - Board of Commissioners Meeting →
Central Pierce Fire & Rescue Headquarters, 1015 39th Ave. SE, Suite 120, Puyallup
6:00 pm - 9:00 AM Rental Pavilion (Pioneer Park) →
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup
9:00 am - Play to Learn | Puyallup Public Library (A.M.) →
Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup
10:00 am - Play to Learn | Puyallup Public Library (PM) →
Puyallup Public Library, 324 S. Meridian, Puyallup
1:00 pm - 8:30 AM Rental Pavilion (Pioneer Park) →
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup
8:30 am - Sunday Sound Bath →
Urban Grace: The Downtown Church, 902 Market St, Tacoma
6:30 pm - Join Kaleo at the Puyallup Farmers Market: Volunteer Locally →
Pioneer Park Pavilion, 330 S Meridian, Puyallup
9:00 am - The Hungry Housewives 12th Annual Craft & Vendor Show →
GMS, 240 N C St, Buckley
10:00 am
Sunday September 27
Monday September 28
Tuesday September 29
Wednesday September 30
Sunday October 4
Saturday October 10
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-- The Patch AM Team
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