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Volunteer to be a Seattle Urban Nature Guide

Seattle Parks and Recreation is now accepting applications for the free fall training for the Seattle Urban Nature Guide volunteer program. Applications are due by Saturday, August 20 and training begins Saturday, August 27. Seattle Urban Nature Guides enhance, promote and foster appreciation of nature by connecting families and students… [ Keep reading ]

Schedules for lifeguarded beaches, wading pools, sprayparks, outdoor and indoor pools

See translated content at the end of this post Beaches: The following beaches will be guarded daily from 12 P.M. -7 P.M. on weekdays, and 11 A.M. -7 P.M. on weekends. We encourage all Seattleites and visitors to come out to these beaches for a safe and fun swim experience. … [ Keep reading ]

Othello Marketplace: Food, Live Music, Vendors and More!

The Southend Connection presents the Othello Marketplace, every Sunday from 11am to 4 p.m through August 28th, 2022 at Othello Park (4351 S Othello St.). The Marketplace features food, live music, kids corner, vendors, and more! Visit southendconnection.com for more informaition, or email southendconnection1@gmail.com.

Free “Welcome Back Seattle” events

Event: YES FEST Organizer: Bureau of Fearless Ideas Date(s) and Time(s): July 1 and July 29, 4:00 – 6:00 pm Event Location: Yesler Terrace ParkEvent Description: YES FEST is a community festival, bringing together youth, families, and residents of Yesler Terrace to be together and celebrate. Each YES FEST includes booths from community organizations,… [ Keep reading ]

Free art, cultural, and music events in parks!

Arts in Parks events Event: Capoeira Rodas Organizer: Washington Capoeira Center Date(s) and Time(s): Every Sunday 10:00am – 12:00pm between 5/1/22 – 10/9/22 except 8/7/22, 9/4/22, 9/11/22 Location: Judkins ParkEvent Description: Capoeira music, songs, instruments, movement, history, language, cultural art, ritual experience, and demonstration inviting kids, adults, and families to participate.Event Facebook: fb.com/wacapoeira Event… [ Keep reading ]

Trekking Through Tidepools: Discovery Park Beach Walks

Explore the intertidal zone with Seattle Urban Nature Guides on Discovery Park’s sandy South Beach. Touch sea anemones, experience a clam squirt, search for sea stars and enjoy this unique Salish Sea event. Be sure to wear shoes that can get wet. Register today for only $10 per person (all… [ Keep reading ]

Join us for Big Day of Play on Aug. 20 at Rainier Playfield & online. Free event for the community!

Participate in-person at Rainier Playfield and online with games, live performances, food, a vendor fair with community and wellness opportunities, and more. Big Day of Play is a celebration of our city’s diversity, and it encourages neighbors, communities, and families to have fun, build relationships and be active together. Big… [ Keep reading ]

Join us for FREE movies under the stars!

This summer, we’re offering a variety of FREE movie nights in parks. See more City Center (downtown parks) summer activities here. Movies at Cascade Playground & Hing Hay Park Pre-movie activities at the following locations start at 7 p.m. and the movies begin at dusk. Fri., July 8 Cascade PlaygroundForbidden… [ Keep reading ]

Lights to be turned on at athletic fields July 2, July 3, and July 4

Seattle Parks and Recreation will turn on field lighting on ballfields throughout the city on the evening of Saturday, July 2; Sunday, July 3 and Monday, July 4 to protect the surfaces. The ballfield lights will be turned on at approximately 8:30 p.m. and most will be turned off at… [ Keep reading ]

Free Summer Activities for Youth at South Park Community Center

Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is offering a variety of free drop-in activities for youth ages 11-14 at the South Park Community Center this summer through SPR’s Summer of Safety program. Regular SOS activities will include field trips, arts and craft, as well as sports and athletics. Click here to… [ Keep reading ]