Summer
Magnolia Summerfest
Magnolia Summerfest focuses on volunteerism, fun family activities and giving back to local needs. Featuring a parade, free kids’ crafts and games, food trucks and tents, beer and wine garden, live music, outdoor movie, a bounce house, and more! Check the website for daily activities
Fourth of July Fireworks Can be Terrifying for Dogs. Here’s How to Help
5 ways to keep your dog from freaking out over fireworks.
If you have a dog, you may already be worrying about the snap, crackle and pop that inevitably come with our Fourth of July holiday and send dogs cowering. “Dogs are afraid of the fireworks simply because they don’t know what they are,” says Aly DelaCoeur, a Seattle-based dog trainer and founder of the dog…
How to (Un)Dress for Fremont Solstice Parade’s Naked Bike Ride
The clothing-optional ride is a colorful, freewheeling affair.
It may not be your birthday, but to take part in a singular Seattle tradition—the Fremont Solstice Parade’s naked bike ride, on June 17—you’ll need to dress up your birthday suit with some body paint. Experts among the Solstice Cyclists (cyclists who come together to celebrate the summer solstice) offer these tips for first-timers to…
Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Shopping
Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.
Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Buy Hand Shop LocalWith so many startups in town, it’s no big surprise that Seattle loves supporting its creative, DIY community. Urban Craft Uprising is the headliner when it comes to local curated craft fairs. With goods ranging from apparel and toys to art and…
Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Outside Adventures
Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.
Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Garden Zen For The NewcomerLet the meticulous arrangements of flora, water and rock soothe your soul at the picturesque Seattle Japanese Garden, a 3.5-acre spot on the south end of the (also lovely) Washington Park Arboretum. Even better, make a reservation to experience chado, a traditional…
Seattle Summer Guide 2017: Hit the Water
Don't waste a precious weekend with our summer guide.
Check out the rest of our Seattle summer guide here. Paddle Upstream Maiden VoyageHead to Agua Verde Café and Paddle Club and rent a paddleboard or kayak for a classic Lake Union adventure, offering striking city views as well as a close-up look at charming houseboats and glass artist Dale Chihuly’s studio (on the north end of Lake…
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