Guide to November Holiday Bazaars in Puget Sound
It’s time for all the sights and smells of the holidays to descend on us! Head out to one of these fine arts and crafts festivals to get a jump on your holiday shopping and planning. Red Ribbons and...
View ArticleBest of Santa Breakfasts in Puget Sound
The old Frederick and Nelson department store started Santa Breakfasts in Seattle in 1951. There are now many places where you and your kids can re-live those special holiday moments and enjoy hot...
View ArticleBest December Runs and Walks Around the Sound
Ho Ho Ho! It’s time for holiday races, fun-runs and walks around the Sound! Get yourself signed up for the last runs of 2011! Christmas Rush Fun Run Saturday, December 10 9:50am Russell Road Park 24400...
View ArticleSanta Paws Pet Photos Benefit Seattle Humane Society
Celebrate the season! Have a professional mini-photo session with your dog and Santa, just in time for holiday cards and gifts at Molback’s Garden and Home in Woodinville. On Saturday, November 19...
View ArticleEnd 2011 on a Positive Note – a Fitness Class to Benefit Cancer Lifeline
Nia (Neuromuscular Integrative Action) is a mix of martial arts, dance arts and healing arts. Since 1983, people have been dancing and moving in the 52 “poses” of Nia, which encourages people to use...
View ArticleSeattle’s 4th Annual Beard and ‘Stache Festival for a Good Cause
It’s the fourth annual Beard and ‘Stache Festival! Seattle’s hairiest men are invited to come out and have their picture taken for a great cause – Treehouse, Seattle’s non profit organization that...
View ArticleGuide to February Runs and Walks Around the Sound
Fun runs abound in February around the Sound! Valentine’s Day Dash, Cupid’s Undie Run, plus special charity runs for the Special Olympics and Hopelink. Get off your chair and have fun on a run!...
View ArticleBest of Seattle Dances! for a Good Cause
After a huge success last year, Seattle Dances! is coming back bigger than ever! Seattle Dances! is a festive dinner, auction and local celebrity dance competition that benefits Plymouth Housing Group....
View ArticleSeattle’s Pink Carpet Benefit Coming March 1
Seattle’s local fashion designers are uniting in a fashion extravaganza to to support Planned Parenthood of the Great Northwest on Thursday, March 1. Dr. Anna Kaminski, Medical Director for Planned...
View ArticleBest Spring Charity Walks and Runs in Puget Sound
Want to get outside this Spring and do some good for yourself and the community? Choose one of these charitable runs or walks to benefit kids, beat cancer, and help the homeless. One fun run even...
View ArticleBest Spring Fashion Shows Around the Sound
Along with spring showers and spring flowers comes spring fashion. You can head to one of these fine events around the Sound to learn what’s new for spring. And do a little good for the community, too....
View ArticleSeattle Beard & Stache Awards Gala Set for April 1
The World Is Fun invites you to Beard & Stache Fest’s Awards Gala and the Bearded Lady Competition with special performances by Bakelite 78, Charles Leo Gebhardt IV, and Jeff Greer. It all kicks...
View Article17th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz March 30
The stage is set for Starbucks 17th Annual Hot Java Cool Jazz to once again delight Seattle-area jazz fans as the region’s top young high school musicians come together for a special show at the...
View ArticleGuide to Hop Scotch Spring Beer and Scotch Festival
Hop Scotch Spring Beer and Scotch Festival is the premier beer, Scotch, whiskey and wine tasting experience benefiting Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF). On Friday and Saturday, March 30 and...
View ArticleBest Spring Dances in Seattle
Put a little spring in your step and head out to one of these community dances! Daddy-daughter dances, plus swing, cha cha, tango and more! Spring Fling Dance Tuesday, April 10 2:00pm – 4:00pm North...
View ArticleGuide to Snohomish on the Rocks: A Distiller’s Festival
Washington State has quickly become a recognized leader in the spirits industry. Recently, Washington’s craft distillers and distillers have won top awards at national and international spirit...
View ArticleWine, Women & Shoes For a Good Cause
Slip into your stilettos and grab your Sole Sisters for… Wine, Women & Shoes benefiting Seattle Children’s Home. Kick up your heels for this fantastic cause as you sip varietals from top...
View ArticleGuide to Spring Breast Cancer Fundraising Events in Seattle
October might be breast cancer awareness month, but there are lots of events to help fundraise for breast cancer this spring. Celebrate the survivors in your life, or help raise money for a cure....
View ArticleBest Cinco de Mayo Activities in Puget Sound
Spice up your day on Saturday, May 5th with one of these Cinco de Mayo celebrations! From an early morning run to neighborhood celebrations, kids’ activities and late night entertainment, there’s...
View ArticleBest Thrift Stores in Puget Sound That Do Good
In the age of reusing and recycling, it would also be nice to know you’re giving back! Here are some of our favorite local thrift shops, whose proceeds go to help kids, seniors, the homeless and those...
View ArticleBest August Walks and Runs in Puget Sound
From running in kilts to geocaching, there are some great runs for charity around the Sound this month. Check them out! SAR Trek 5K Run or 5K Geocache Saturday, August 4 9:00am Newberry Hill Heritage...
View ArticleBest of Washington Organic Week (WOW)
Washington Organic Week, September 8 – 15 is a celebration of Washington’s diverse and lush organic agriculture. Come to a gourmet organic cooking class, learn to brew an organic hard cider just in...
View ArticleGuide to Bellevue Fashion Week
In its seventh year, fall’s fashion trends from The Bellevue Collection are set to hit the Northwest once again September 26 – 30. This fashionable experience goes day-to-night with runway shows, chic...
View ArticleGuide to Fall Fashion Shows in Seattle
Seattle is filled with amazing designers, cutting edge fashion and great looks for every occasion. Come and see what’s new and what’s “renewed” … from recycled gowns to leather jackets to dream wedding...
View ArticleDance for Parkinson’s Kicks Off its Fourth Year in Puget Sound
Dance for Parkinson’s inspires those living with Parkinson’s disease (PD) to explore the benefits of dance and movement with others who share some of the challenging symptoms of the disease. Dance for...
View ArticleBest Halloween Events for Pets
From Wiener Races to walks to costume contests and Halloween pet parties, there’s lots for you and your pet to do to celebrate this October! Here are some of our favorites. Oktoberfest Northwest Wiener...
View ArticleBest Ski and Snowboard Sales Events in Seattle
Winter is on the way! And if your kids grew over the summer, maybe it’s time to look for some new winter gear. Whether your family skis and snowboards, or just needs boots, coats and gloves, here are...
View ArticleCast of ‘Wicked’ to Host Cabaret Performance Benefit for Marriage Equality
On Monday, October 29, the National Touring Company of WICKED will host The Songs We Sing…For Good, an evening of cabaret solo performances and duets. Held at The Neptune Theatre. The event will...
View ArticleBest November Pet Events Around the Sound
We’re getting ready for the holidays, and having fun with our pets is part of it! Whether it’s shopping at the biggest pet expo ever, or doing something good for a pet rescue or shelter, here are some...
View ArticleSeattle Symphony Benefit Includes Shopping and Music
Great holiday gifts are waiting for you under one roof! Come to Bedecked and Bejeweled, pop-up shops with the most giveable stuff in Seattle! Find everything you need from your favorite stores AND...
View ArticleBest Local Ways to Help Hurricane Sandy Relief Efforts
The Seattle Seahawks and the MLS Sounders said Red Cross volunteers will be at CenturyLink Field this weekend collecting cash donations to help in storm relief, according to the Associated Press. The...
View ArticleGuide to Seattle’s 35th Annual ‘Festival of Trees’
Since 1978, Seattle has enjoyed the beautiful “Festival of Trees”, a display of beautifully decorated Christmas trees, each with its own unique theme and style. You can see the trees displayed at The...
View ArticleSeattle Rock Acts Come Together for “SMooCH”– Children’s Hospital Benefit
On Friday, December 7, a diverse lineup of local rock acts will bring their combined talents to the Triple Door for the first annual SMooCH (Seattle Musicians for Children’s Hospital) Show. Brad (Stone...
View ArticleU Village Holidate – Shopping for a Great Cause!
Get the girlfriends together for University Villages’ Holidate extravaganza! An opportunity for you to shop the stores you love at Seattle’s University Village, plus give back to Seattle’s Ronald...
View ArticleBest Holiday Gingerbread Events in Puget Sound
Seattle’s Gingerbread Village Tuesday, November 20 – Tuesday, January 1, 2013 Sheraton Seattle Hotel 1400 Sixth Avenue Seattle, WA 98101 http://www.gingerbreadvillage.org One of Seattle’s most beloved...
View ArticleBest Holiday Pet Events in Puget Sound
Don’t forget your furry family members this holiday season. Whether it’s bringing home a special pet, or having a picture with Santa, there are lots of fun activities for your four-legged friends this...
View ArticleBest Western Washington Wine Events in December
Plan to toast the holidays with Western Washington’s excellent selection of wines! Many of the tasting rooms in Woodinville and Redmond are hosting festive events and special pricing. Here are some of...
View ArticleDeadmau5 Headlines Post-GRAMMY EDM Bash For Children’s Hospital
EDM superstar Deadmau5 is set to headline a special post-GRAMMYS benefit concert on February 10 at the House of Blues on Sunset in West Hollywood to support Children’s Orthopedic Center at Children’s...
View ArticleRAGS Wearable Art Show and Sale March 7 – 10
Creative clothing, fashion accessories, and unusual jewelry from more than 75 artists of local, regional, and national acclaim will be for sale at the boutique-style show. Plus, a third of each RAGS...
View ArticleCourt Rejects Benefit Denial In Same-Sex Case
JUNEAU, Alaska (AP) — The Alaska Supreme Court on Friday rejected the denial of survivor benefits to a woman whose same-sex partner was shot to death on the job in 2011. The high court held that...
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