September 2026

Join us for this free workshop on Tuesday, September 22 at Woodinville City Hall. Small business advisor Shawn Palmer will lead an interactive workshop designed to help businesses better understand their customers, identify key audience segments, and use that insight to strengthen their marketing strategies. Bring your laptop to work on your own projects and questions for Shawn and other entrepreneurs. Don't forget your business cards!

Woodinville City Hall Council Chambers: 17301 133rd Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072

Workshop: 10:00–10:45 a.m.

Coworking & Q&A: 10:45 a.m.–2:00 p.m.

Source: Datafy 2026

New data shows that visitation to Woodinville is trending upward, with number of daily visitors and spending both increasing.

• Year to date, the number of daily visitors to Woodinville has increased 4% from 2025
• In 2026 so far, the visitor average length of stay is 4.3 days, up from an average of 3.9 days in the same time period last year.
• Visitor spending in Woodinville reached $39 million to date in 2026, a 25% increase from the same time period in 2025.
• Visitor dollars extend well beyond wineries. Grocery and department stores captured 31% of visitor spending, retail 24%, and dining/nightlife 18%.
• On average visitors spend $228 per trip over 3.25 transactions.

Beginning Monday, September 14, traffic patterns around the 133rd Ave NE roundabout construction zone will change:

➡️ Little Bear Creek Pkwy (NE 177th Place) will reopen to eastbound traffic only, through 134th Street.



⬅️ Woodinville-Snohomish Rd will be open to westbound traffic only, from the Woodinville Post Office to Southbound 133rd Ave NE.

While 132nd Ave will be partially closed, local access to the surrounding businesses will be available and appreciate your continued support.

• Local access to businesses will remain open
• Traffic flaggers on-site to manage business access and traffic flow.
• Brief delays are expected as construction vehicles enter and exit the work zone

This summer, several Woodinville businesses participated in the Sip Outside, Woodinville program, a temporary state authorization that allows for “libation zones," in which business can expand alcohol consumption into public outdoor space. Participating Woodinville businesses have praised the program for boosting local economic viability, enhancing community connection, and elevating the visitor experience by offering flexible outdoor seating and an open, walkable drinking atmosphere. Check out these photos from expanded alcohol zones around town. Expanded alcohol service authorization is valid through December 2027. Licensees may apply at any time at no cost.

The City invites you to join us for a volunteer tree planting event on Saturday, October 3, as we work together to create a Miyawaki Forest. Our goal is ambitious: 300 volunteers working together to plant native trees and shrubs! We’re inviting organizations, clubs, groups, families, and individuals to be part of this community effort.

What is a Miyawaki Forest?The Miyawaki planting method uses dense plantings of diverse native species to quickly establish a healthy, resilient forest ecosystem.

📅 Saturday, October 3, 2026

🕙 10AM-3PM

📍 13226 NE 177th Place

🌧️ Rain or shine

In June the City of Woodinville relaunched the Lime pilot program for summer 2026. Have program feedback? Fill out the survey.

Is your business interested in having designated Lime scooter and bike parking on your property? Last year Woodinville businesses reported that Lime use drove increased customer visitation to their businesses. Hosting a Lime parking spot provides the opportunity to increase your business' visibility and attract customers. Submit the form here.

OneEastside’s certified Small Business Advisor, Shawn Palmer, provides no-cost, one-on-one, confidential advising and technical assistance to help Woodinville entrepreneurs and small business owners start or grow their business. If you're a Woodinville business owner or entrepreneur with business-related questions or you simply want a space to network and co-work alongside other local business people, drop by. Businesses may drop in or Book an Appointment.

When: Second Thursdays of the Month 10:00am - 2:00pm

Where: Woodinville City Hall Council Chambers, 17301 133rd Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072

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Need further assistance? Contact the City’s Economic Development staff.

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