Looking for a fun summer event near Seattle this weekend? The Pierce County Kite Festival is the perfect excuse for an easy day trip from Seattle. Held from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, August 1, the fr...
Following a weekend of gun violence incidents in Seattle, including a shooting at Seattle Center that left three dead, we here at Secret Seattle are thinking of the victims, their loved ones, and all thos...
After years of anticipation, one of the country's most influential cocktail bars is finally making its Seattle debut. Death & Co. will officially open several weeks past its original opening date on S...
Seattle's creative community will take center stage this August as the Seattle Design Festival returns for its 16th year, bringing interactive installations, workshops, talks, and networking events to loc...
If you've been waiting for the perfect excuse to head to Mount Rainier National Park, this is it. The park's legendary alpine wildflower season is reaching its peak, turning the subalpine meadows around P...
Who says you have to wait until October for spooky season? Seattleites can get a head start on Halloween festivities with a fun, family-friendly evening in Fremont on Thursday, July 30. From 5 to 9 p.m...
Pike Place Market is getting a new after-hours vibe this summer. Starting Friday, July 24, the Market will launch The Night Shift, a free monthly evening event that invites Seattleites to experience one o...
As the Seattle area exits another stretch of unusually hot weather, Washington renters should know that they have a new legal protection that could make staying cool a little easier. A state law that took...
From Hot Rat Summer to Jimothy Summer, Seattle loves a quirky summer mascot. The city's newest local icon, Jimothy, is a raccoon with short spine syndrome who went viral after being spotted in Ballard. Hi...
When Seattle's summer crowds and busy schedules start to wear you down, Whidbey Island offers an easy change of pace. Just a short drive and ferry ride from Seattle—or an all-driving route if you prefer—th...