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Celebrate Welcome Week in Seattle’s Parks

From September 17th-September 21st join Seattle Parks and Recreation as we celebrate Welcoming America Week with the following events in our Downtown Seattle Parks! This series of events is catered towards showing the world how our community welcomes everyone, including immigrants and refugees. This year’s theme is Building a Nation… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle “Thrillers” invade Occidental Park

On Saturday, Oct. 24, people of all ages across the world performed Michael Jackson’s famous “Thriller” dance at the same time. The charitable event is called “Thrill the World,” and this year, Seattleites joined in on the fun in Occidental Park.

Seattle Parks and Recreation hosts fall festivities for Fido in Bell Street Park, Oct. 31

You may have outgrown trick-or-treating, but what about your four-legged friend? This Halloween, we’re celebrating a dog day in October and inviting all pooches to Bell Street Park for some festive fun. Join Seattle Parks and Recreation from 11 a.m.–3 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 31, for Bow Wow Bibbity Bobbity… [ Keep reading ]

Imagination Foundation presents ‘2015 Cardboard Challenge’ at Bell Street Park

When you’re little, a refrigerator box isn’t just packing material; it’s a castle, cave or new car. From noon-9 p.m. on Saturday, Oct. 10, the Imagination Foundation is sponsoring the 2015 Cardboard Challenge featuring the movie “Boxtrolls” at Bell Street Park. Children are invited to create cardboard creations and take… [ Keep reading ]

May we have this dance? Dancing ‘til Dusk continues through August

Are you ready for a brand new beat? Summer’s here, and the time is right, for dancing in the street PARKS! Grab your friends, kids, neighbors or significant other and get ready for the second half or our annual Dancing ‘til Dusk events. The Dancing ‘til Dusk program began in… [ Keep reading ]

Take center stage: Make Music Seattle is happening June 21

They say all the world’s a stage, and this Sunday that statement rings true. On June 21, for the first time, Seattle will be joining more than 700 cities in a worldwide music celebration called Make Music. Make Music is a free festival held each year on the summer solstice… [ Keep reading ]

Cal Anderson Park welcomes new ping pong table

Cal Anderson Park has been referred to as the Central Park of Capitol Hill. It’s equipped with athletic fields, play equipment, a giant fountain and wide open lawns for picnics. This summer, a new amenity has been added to the list. On Wednesday, June 3, the Cal Anderson Park Alliance… [ Keep reading ]

Seattle Tilth offers free composting and container gardening classes in downtown parks

This summer, Seattle Tilth will teach apartment and condominium dwellers how to grow salads, herbs and vegetables in containers and how to compost food waste indoors or on balconies or patios in downtown parks. These classes provide new ideas and will help troubleshoot site challenges for new and experienced gardeners…. [ Keep reading ]

Practice your dance moves, warm up your vocal chords: The buskers are back

Downtown Seattle has a different feel in the summer.  The sun is out (like all the time) and the parks are bustling with children, tourists and activity. This summer you’re likely to cross paths with an indie/folk duo sharing their songs in Westlake Park or a juggler dancing her way… [ Keep reading ]