Jump into the new year with both feet! Every January 1st at 12 noon, hundreds of people line up along the beach for the first dunk in the lake of the new year. We provide lifeguards at this FREE event, so come earn your courage badge (for those who get… [ Keep reading ]
Downtown parks come alive with lights, music, vendors, art installations, and more in November and December. Experience the magic of the holidays all month long in the very heart of Seattle. Season Highlights Tree Lighting Celebration @Westlake Park Fri, November 24, 3:30-7:00 PM 3:30-5:00 pm enjoy a pre-show with local… [ Keep reading ]
We compiled a list of holiday events in parks and community centers during November-December 2023. However and whatever you celebrate, be sure to include us in your rounds. Check back often for additions to the lineup! For events in the downtown core, see this post. All Aboard the “Volunteer Park… [ Keep reading ]
A Week Without Violence Celebration (10/16 through 10/21) is a time for us at Seattle Parks and Recreation to further our mission to provide welcoming and safe opportunities to play, learn, contemplate, and build community and promote responsible stewardship of the land. Here are a few ways we can accomplish… [ Keep reading ]
This holiday season, stop by City Hall Park for a lunchtime screening of a classic holiday movie, with free coffee and cocoa to warm you up. Every Tuesday at noon between Thanksgiving and Christmas: November 28 – Annie (2014) December 5 – Elf — Cancelled due to weather December 12… [ Keep reading ]
Get out your costumes, it’s time for trick-or-treating! Seattle Parks & Recreation is hosting a variety of Halloween activities all over town for tots, teens, in-betweens, and families. The fun starts the weekend of 10/20-22, and picks up again 10/27-31! Events listed in chronological order. PUMPKIN CARVING NORTHGATE CC ●… [ Keep reading ]
Autumn is here! To celebrate the turning of the seasons (and the leaves!), here’s a short list of special events and weekly seasonal fun. FALL SPECIAL EVENTS FALL HARVEST FESTIVAL MEADOWBROOK CC ● All AgesMeadowbrook Community Center is back to hosting our Annual Fall Harvest Festival! The event will feature… [ Keep reading ]
Lincoln Park in Seattle Gets a New Resident! Come meet Bruun Idun, newly residing at Lincoln Park! Thank you to artist Thomas Dambo and Seattle Parks and Recreation staff and volunteers who helped create this beauty from recycled materials! The Troll is part of the Northwest Trolls: Way of the… [ Keep reading ]
In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month (Sept. 15-Oct. 15), we’d like to highlight some fantastic recreation programs which have ties to Latin American cultures. We thank neighbors south of the border for Zumba, Salsa, Bachata, Tango, Brazilian jiu-jitsu, and even indoor soccer! TEAM SPORTS FUTSAL “Futsal” started in 1930 when Juan… [ Keep reading ]
Within Magnuson Park lies a hidden gem that offers a unique perspective on local nonprofits and their vital contributions to the community. Welcome to SPACE 101.1 FM, the low power FM radio station that brings you “Exploring Magnuson Park” on Thursdays at 2 PM, a show that sheds light on… [ Keep reading ]
