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Cool Things to Do Around Seattle

2010 Northwest Women’s Show
March 5 to 7, Qwest Field Event Center, Seattle
This Northwest tradition features 500 exhibits and five stages of fashion, fitness, food, and fun for women.
1000 Occidental Avenue South, Seattle | (206) 831-8000

Everett Home and Gardening Show
March 5 to 7, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, Everett
Shop, compare, and save with special [...]

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Northwest Flower and Garden Show
February 3 to 7, Washington State Convention Center, Seattle
Explore six acres of inspiring gardens with thousands of flower varieties, learn from free seminars, and
browse 350 gardening exhibits.
800 Convention Place, Seattle | (206) 694-5000
Cirque Sublime
February 2, ShoWare Center, Kent
February 3, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, Everett
One of Canada’s most sought-after troupes, [...]

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A few weeks ago I stopped by Corey Hubbell’s glass design studio in Redmond at the urging of my friend Charles from AquaSports, and I was simply amazed at the quality and quantity of beautiful blown glassware Corey has for sale.  Here are some shots I took of his warehouse with my Blackberry.
Prices that I saw [...]

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October Fall Harvest Festival
September 26 to November 1, Remlinger Farms, Carnation
Come to the festival for the corn maze, pumpkin patch, a variety of food vendors, and much more.
32610 Northeast 32nd Street, Carnation | (425) 333-4135

Everett Fall Home Show and Go Green Showcase
October 2 to 4, Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center, Everett
This premiere fall [...]

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Evergreen State Fair
August 27 to September 7, Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe
The fair is on again in Monroe! There will be rides, food, competitions, farm animals, arts, crafts, and all types of family fun.
14405 179th Avenue Southeast, Monroe | (360) 805-6700
Bumbershoot
September 5 to 7, Seattle Center, Seattle
This year’s entertainment lineup includes The Black Eyed [...]

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When river levels get low in the summertime, whitewater kayakers like me head over to the Powerhouse run below Snoqualmie Falls to practice on little holes and surf waves.  Putting in at the base of Snoqualmie Falls takes some extra effort – you have to carry your kayak nearly to the end of the boardwalk, [...]

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Keybank Air Show at Seafair
July 31 to August 2, South Lake Washington, Seattle
The fastest powerboats in the world, Unlimited Hydroplanes, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, fabulous northwest food and a spectacular Saturday evening fireworks show.
Various locations around Lake Washington | (206) 461-5800
Awesome August Celebration
August 1 to 2, Country Village, Bothell
A celebration for kids, with pony [...]

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Bellevue Family 4th
July 4, Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue
Live entertainment, children’s activities, and a laser light and fireworks display.
Starts at 2 p.m., fireworks at 10 p.m. | 10201 Northeast Fourth Street, Bellevue
Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
July 4 to 5, Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle
A free, old-fashioned waterfront festival with public boat rides, visiting vessels, activities for [...]

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In September 2007 my mother came out from Pennsylvania for a visit and I surprised her with an electric boat ride for just the two of us around Lake Union.  Since then I’ve been amazed by how many people have never heard about The Electric Boat Company, where you can rent these boats by the hour and [...]

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NW Whitewater Kayak Races
Downriver and slalom races on the Cedar River south of Hobart.
www.nwwhitewater.org/
Saturday, April 4:
10:00 am: Downriver sprint round 1, 10:30 am: Downriver sprint round 2, 12:00 pm: Downriver head to head competition, 4:00 pm: Downriver classic start
Sunday, April 5:
10:30 am: Slalom Race Run 1, 12:00 pm: Slalom Race Run 2
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
The [...]

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