May 2012

Seattle is celebrating science during June at the first ever Seattle Science Festival. The festival’s main event is Science EXPO Day on June 2 at Seattle Center, featuring hands-on experiments, exhibits, demos activities, games and live performances. [click to continue…]

Bring your Furry Friend down to Seward Park on Sunday, June 10 for the Furry 5K – benefiting the Seattle Animal Shelter’s Help the Animal Fund! [click to continue…]

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UW Surplus Store – Seattle Things to Do #535

The UW Surplus Store is a treasure trove of cast-off UW items on sale to the masses in this 15,000 sqft building. Show up and be surprised at what you’ll find – from useful stuff like desks, chairs, shelves, and artwork to the truly random – pianos, lab equipment, neon signs, dentist chairs. They get their [...]

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Woodland Park Zoo – Seattle Things to Do #534

Woodland Park Zoo is our amazing zoo located right in the heart of the city (Phinney Ridge to be exact). It is right there, just 10 minutes from downtown, that the zoo spreads out over 92 acres and houses more than 300 different animal species.

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Long Shot 2012 – Seattle Things to Do #533

24 hours, hundreds of photographers, one photo center… On June 1-2, Capitol Hill non-profit Photo Center NW will be hosting Long Shot, a 24-hour photo fundraiser. It is their fourth year hosting the event, and over 300 people will be roaming the streets of Capitol Hill with cameras to participate. 

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Icons of Science Fiction – Seattle Things to Do #532

Do you have a little Vulcan in you? The EMP Museum’s latest exhibition, Icons of Science Fiction, explores a wide range of science fiction literature, film television and art.

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Teatro Zinzanni – Seattle Things to Do #531

Queen Anne DOES have a lot to offer in the arena of eating food and totally enjoying it…but how often do you really get to be involved in a crazy, fun amusement park while dining? Check out Teatro Zinzanni’s “part circus, part dinner theatre.”

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Farm Boat Floating Market – Seattle Things to Do #530

Farmer’s Market season has begun here in Seattle and none are as cool as the Farm Boat Floating Market right down on Lake Union. Each Thursday, climb aboard the historic Virgina V for fresh local produce, specialty foods and artisan crafts.

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Pier 57 Ferris Wheel – Seattle Things to Do #529

Things are about to get way cooler down on Seattle’s waterfront with the construction and opening of the new Pier 57 Ferris Wheel. Housed on the same pier as the carousel, arcade and several restaurants, the Ferris Wheel is set to open this June or July.

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Enchantress Cruises – Seattle Things to Do #528

Taking a cruise around Lake Union and Lake Washington offers some of the greatest vantage points of our city. The next time you have a small group you want to treat to a special outing, use Enchantress Cruises for a totally personalized experience. Work with Mark to choose your route (Lake Union, Lake Washington, Ballard [...]

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