Puyallup Home and Garden Show January 8 to 10, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, Puyallup A show designed for homeowners in all stages of remodeling, landscaping, and decorating. See hundreds of exhibits and product demonstrations. 110 Ninth Avenue Southwest, Puyallup | (253) 845-1771 Northwest Bridal Showcase January 9 to 10, Comcast Arena at Everett Events… Continue Reading
Category Archives: Cool Things to Do Around Seattle
Corey Hubbell Blown Glass in Redmond is a Treat for Seattle Gift Shoppers
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… Continue Reading
Seattle Area Community Events for October 2009
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… Continue Reading
Seattle Area Community Events for September 2009
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… Continue Reading
Kayaking Photos from Snoqualmie Falls (Off Topic)
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,… Continue Reading
Seattle Area Community Events for August 2009
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… Continue Reading
Seattle Area Events for July 2009
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… Continue Reading
Seattle Area Community Events – June 2009
Tastin’ n’ Racin’ June 6 to June 7, Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah Spend a weekend at the beach looking at restored hydroplanes and runabouts. Enjoy food, live music, arts and crafts, as well as a Family Fun area. 20606 SE 56th Street, Issaquah Maple Valley Days June 12 to June 14, Lake Wilderness Park,… Continue Reading
Cool Things to Do in Seattle – Electric Boat Ride on Lake Union
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… Continue Reading
Local Events – Seattle and Eastside, April 4-6 2009
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… Continue Reading
Pics from McCurdy Park, Seattle
McCurdy Park in Seattle is the home of MOHAI, the Museum of History and Industry. Located just north of 520, it’s bordered by the Arboretum on on side and the Ship Canal on the other, so when you stroll around the arboretum paths you’re likely to see local rowing crews practicing. Recently I was there on… Continue Reading