Seattle Parks & Recreation (SPR), the Department of Education and Early Learning (DEEL), and the Office of Arts & Culture (OAC) are teaming up through Community Hub to offer free creative and wellness programming for youth ages 12–19 at locations across Seattle this fall. Community Hub brings together arts, recreation… [ Keep reading ]
Piper’s Orchard is back with the 17th annual Festival of Fruit at Carkeek Park! Join us on October 4 from 11 AM to 2 PM for apple harvesting and cider pressing, apple identification (bring your own apples, see website for requirements), apple sampling, mason bee demonstration, live dance performance, orchard… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks & Recreation, in partnership with Acts On Stage and the Associated Recreation Council, proudly presents the 2026 Teen Summer Musical! This year, the musical returns with “Peter Pan: Ready to Rise,” a fresh take on a timeless story of adventure and the courage it takes to grow up. Seattle’s Teen Summer Musical has been a cornerstone of the city’s arts… [ Keep reading ]
Dancing til Dusk is back! Join us for 16 summer evenings of free music, dance lessons and dancing in Seattle parks! The 1st hour is a beginning dance lesson, no partner necessary as we change partners in the lesson. If you prefer not to change partners, bring one along! Westlake Park, 6-9:30 PM Hing Hay Park, 6-9… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Parks & Recreation’s Lifelong program is offering free Walking Soccer clinics for adults ages 50 and older at Magnuson Park this May! Walking soccer is a low-impact version of the game designed to support participants of all experience levels. The program focuses on light cardio, balance, coordination, and social… [ Keep reading ]
This annual tradition returns to Green Lake on Saturday, December 13, 2025 We’re getting into the spirit of the season as we prepare for the annual Pathway of Lights, a FREE winter event for the whole family! On Saturday, December 13, 2025, from 4:30-7:30 p.m., come stroll the glimmering Green Lake… [ Keep reading ]
Jump into the new year with both feet! Every January 1st at 12 noon, hundreds of people line up along the beach at Matthews Beach Park for the first dunk in the lake of the new year. Special cubs diving at 11:45 A.M. We provide lifeguards at this FREE event,… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle IPM and Recertification Webinar Series is back for 2025! These free online training courses focus on the care of urban landscapes and provide renewal credits for WSDA pesticide licenses and ISA certifications. Open to all and free to attend (pre-registration is required, links below). Up to three… [ Keep reading ]
The City of Seattle, the United Nations Environment Programme and Street Art for Mankind invite you to the unveiling of two iconic murals (1950 Alaskan Way and 2226 Elliott Ave) in celebration of World Environment Day. The ecosystem restoration-themed murals highlight Seattle’s leadership on protecting nature in our city. Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Carkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs. April 11 from 7pm-9pmBird Walk at Schmitz Preserve ParkSat. April 13 from 4pm-6pmCamp Long Night Hike and Owl ProwlThurs. April 25 from 7pm-9pmSpring Migration Bird and Wildlife Walk – Discovery ParkSat. May 4 from 4pm-6pmCarkeek Park Night Hike, Beaver and Owl ProwlThurs…. [ Keep reading ]
