The Seattle Japanese Garden will celebrate Respect for Elders Day on Monday, Sept.14, 2015. In honor of this Japanese holiday, seniors age 65 and older will receive free admission to the garden from 10 a.m. – 7 p.m. Complimentary guided tours will be available starting at 11 a.m., 12:30 p.m.,… [ Keep reading ]
The Friends of Piper’s Orchard invite the community to join them in celebrating Carkeek Park’s historic orchard from 10 a.m.-2 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 19. Events will include cider pressing and tasting, live music, an apple pie contest, activities for kids, guided tours of the historic orchard and more. The… [ Keep reading ]
2015 has been an exciting year for climbing, and Seattle Parks and Recreation is set to celebrate it all with the Camp Long Mountain Fest on Sept. 13, 2015. Rock climbing is fast becoming the sport of choice for many in search of an athletic activity with both grit and… [ Keep reading ]
Hing Hay Park is the premier gathering space in the Chinatown-International District. Hing Hay literally means “pleasurable gatherings.” On Saturday, September 5 from 4 p.m. to 10 p.m., the community is invited to celebrate Hing Hay Park at 423 Maynard Ave. S. before construction begins for the park expansion… [ Keep reading ]
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 ]
Enjoy the Seattle Japanese Garden after hours for the annual Moon Viewing Festival from 7-10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 29. For one enchanting evening each year, the Japanese Garden is magically lit up with lanterns, luminaries and floating boats on the pond welcoming the arrival of the full moon in… [ Keep reading ]
Aug. 20 – 23, 2015, Seattle Repertory Theatre The Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute (LHPAI) and Seattle Parks and Recreation present the Teen Summer Musical (TSM) extravaganza, Snow White and the Seven: “Each One, Teach One,” featuring 80 youth ranging from 7-18 years old, Aug. 20 -23 at the Seattle Repertory… [ Keep reading ]
Come say hello and provide input on new play area! Seattle Parks and Recreation is happy to participate in the free Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival on Sunday, Aug. 16, 2015. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites families, neighbors and friends of Othello Park to stop by our booth… [ Keep reading ]
Join your family and friends for the traditional Salmon Bake at Laurelhurst from 5:30-8 p.m. on Thursday, Sept. 10. Special community businesses, Laurelhurst Community Center, Lifelong Recreation and Specialized Programs have partnered to make this another fun event for neighbors to enjoy. This salmon bake features delicious food and great entertainment…. [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Ed Murray joined more than 250 community members at Bitter Lake Community Center’s National Neighborhood Night Out event on Aug. 4. Neighbors were treated to free food and activities such as face painting and carnival games. Bitter Lake’s drill team, The Divas, and its very popular Kendo class performed for… [ Keep reading ]
