Zucchinis race

If you’ve ever wanted to see a zucchini race down a track this event is for you.

The Great Zucchini Race returns to Bainbridge Island after a several-year hiatus. It will take place Oct. 7 at 11:30 p.m. outside of Bainbridge Performing Art’s remodeled building adjacent to Town Square/Farmers Market.

If you’re not sure how to turn the vegetable into a race car there will be a car-building event Oct. 6 from 1-7 p.m. at the BI Kids Discovery Museum with zucchinis provided by Town & Country Markets.

Vehicle weigh-in starts at 10 a.m. the day of the race. There will be age and vehicle weight classifications.

Pumpkin walk

Dress up in your Halloween costume and walk along a trail of hundreds of festively painted pumpkins at Bainbridge Gardens Pumpkin Walk.

The free family-friendly event is held throughout the month of October, Mondays through Saturdays from 9 a.m. to 5:30 p.m., and Sundays from 10 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. The public is encouraged to paint a pumpkin to add to the colorful collection on the trail.

Donations benefit the Bainbridge Island Boys and Girls Club.

Go to www.bainbridgegardens.com for details.

Day of Play

Nickelodeon Worldwide Day of Play comes to the Kids Discovery Museum on Bainbridge Island Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

The global initiative is aimed at promoting active and imaginative play for kids of all ages.

From 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. the plaza outside the museum will offer interactive activities including Catapult Art, Giant Bubbles and an Obstacle Course. The location is 301 Ravine Lane NE. For details go to www.kidimu.org

Shred documents

Kitsap Bank’s Bainbridge Island branch is hosting a “From Shred to Fed” event Sept. 30 from 9 a.m. to noon at 10140 High School Road NE.

Bring up to 75 pounds per vehicle of outdated or sensitive documents for safe destruction. Donations support Helpline House.

Meet Deets

Bainbridge Island City Councilmember Joe Deets is having open office hours Oct. 7 and 21.

Both public sessions will be from 10 a.m. to noon at CUPS Espresso, 123 Bjune Ave. SE in Winslow.