Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle

This Seattle Meetup page coordinates the monthly series of events in the city, with a focus on the projects of Cascadia Wikimedians User Group, the group for outreach and discussion in the Pacific Northwest.

Upcoming:

see Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle

Annual events:

March - Art+Feminism
July or August - Wiknic, the Wikipedia picnic
September - Wiki Loves Monuments
October - Wikipedia Loves Libraries

Past events:

see Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle/archive

Public mailing list

Please add your username to Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle/Invitees to receive notification of upcoming events
We also have an email mailing list

Meta page

Files on Wikimedia Commons

Commons category "Wikimedia Cascadia"

Scheduled meetups in Seattle

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Little Oddfellows, in the back of Elliott Bay Book Company

Wikipedia:Meetup/Seattle is a meeting in Seattle which often, but not always, takes place on or around the third Tuesday evening of every month at the Little Oddfellows café inside of Elliott Bay Book Company at 1521 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122. The purpose of the meeting is to socialize, collaborate Wikipedia projects among Seattle-area Wikipedia users, and to share in-person Wikipedia knowledge. The meetup is entirely volunteer run. Meetings are free to attend but you will need to buy your own food and beverages. If you plan to come, please consider putting your name on the list! Drop-ins are also welcome.

Monthly meetup, Tuesday Jul 15 6pm – 8pm (PDT)

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We will meet at the Little Oddfellows café inside of Elliott Bay Book Company at 1521 10th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122 in Capitol Hill, 47°40′31″N 122°19′03″W / 47.67514°N 122.3176°W / 47.67514; -122.3176, Official website. The closest Light Rail stop is the Capitol Hill light rail station, which is 0.4 miles (0.64 km) from the bookstore. Mass transit that serves the Capitol Hill station includes the First Hill Streetcar & the 8, 9, 10, 43, 49, 60 busses. The First Hill Streetcar & the 2, 11, 49, & 60 busses all travel within 1½ blocks of Elliott Bay Book Company.

Agenda

Your topics — list here
I want to share a research project on talk page discussions (Wikimedia Research page) and see if anyone might be open to participating in the study! Cho1994 (talk) 20:30, 30 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Hello guys, it was so great meeting you all, and thank you so much for the warm welcome! :D As I mentioned at the end of the meetup, I would really appreciate it if you could participate in my study. If you're interested, please fill out this short Google survey (If you prefer not to use Google, feel free to let me know!) See you again! :) Cho1994 (talk) 05:35, 16 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

I have worked on all the Seattle politicians' pages that are up for election this year and brought them to what I feel is a good place. There are already a ton of people looking at them since my edits, which is great because we love voters taking the initiative to inform themselves. Would you all mind taking a look at them to ensure they are good, since ballots will have dropped by the 15th? Thanks.--Bpuddin (talk) 03:33, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Probably attending

(t · c) buidhe 02:29, 13 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Sounder Bruce 18:08, 14 May 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Jmabel | Talk 20:31, 17 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Peaceray (talk) 02:31, 18 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
Cho1994 (talk) 02:16, 23 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]
CascadeUrbanite (talk) 20:38, 15 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Maybe attending

I hope to be there! Itsgravity (talk) 21:50, 17 June 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Regrets

I won't be able to attend, but I hope to for August. Bpuddin (talk) 03:33, 3 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Seattle Wiknic, Saturday, August 9, 2025 12pm to 3pm (PDT)

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This year's Seattle Wiknic will be on Saturday, August 9, 2025 at 12pm to 3pm, in the Washington Park Arboretum (pending Seattle Parks and Recreation approval). We'll meet at the picnic tables in the meadow area, approximately at 47°38′15″N 122°17′38″W / 47.6376°N 122.2938°W / 47.6376; -122.2938, to the south of the Graham Visitors Center. Check out meta:Cascadia Wikimedians for activities in the broader region. Sign up here! Please indicate what food or drink you plan to bring. Plan on serving at least 8. Bring blankets or tarps to sit on as there are only two picnic tables! Sign up here!

Seattle Japanese garden
Washington Park Arboretum trail
some of the Seattle Wiknic attendees 2024

Directions
The nearest bus stops on 24th Avenue East at McGraw Street are a 15-minute walk (0.6 miles) away; a portion of the walking route is unpaved, but there are paved alternatives that take longer. These bus stops are served by King County Metro route 48, which runs every 15 minutes from two light rail stations on the 1 Line: University of Washington and Mount Baker.

For those who need to drive, we encourage car pooling and parking in the lots along E. Foster Island Rd and Broadmoor Dr E. The intersection of these two is at 47°38′28″N 122°17′35″W / 47.6410802°N 122.2930996°W / 47.6410802; -122.2930996. These lots are less than a half mile walk to the site.

Due to concerns about impacting the use of the visitor center parking lot, we ask that only people with disabilities and ambulatory issues park there.

Signup

Please indicate what food or drink you plan to bring. Plan on serving at least 8. Frisbees and soccer balls are welcome. Do not bring drones or quadcopters.

Regrets

Maybe coming Please say what drink or food you may bring!

Will likely be late due to an unfortunate double-booking. Sounder Bruce 04:23, 19 July 2025 (UTC)[reply]

Probably coming Please say what drink or food you will bring!

Peaceray (talk) 21:47, 19 June 2025 (UTC) Salad, balsimic vinegar, olive oil, paper plates, utensils[reply]

Notes
Note that alcohol, drugs, and drones are prohibited under Seattle Park Rules & Regulations.