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Members of the U.S. Army from Joint Base Lewis-McChord carry the United States state and territorial banners in the 2015 Veterans Parade, the year the City of Auburn celebrated its 50th anniversary of this parade. They are followed by a marching contingent from the 189th Infantry Brigade.

November 4, 2021 at 6:00 am

Celebrate Veterans Day, plus other things to do this week

What's there to do this weekend and the upcoming week? Celebrate Veterans Day around the Puget Sound. Or check out Carkeek Cooler Trail Run, a...

The Pasifika Wayfinders of the Pacific Islander Community Association will share cultural insights and how they worked to vaccinate their communities at the Dreamathon Community Celebration Oct. 23. They will also perform at a related virtual event, the Reflections Dance Festival, on Nov. 4, a love letter to the city during the pandemic, filmed by Futsum Tsegai on Seattleâ€™s Pier 62.

October 21, 2021 at 6:00 am

A ‘Dreamathon,’ a zombie walk and other fun things to do this week

What's there to do this weekend and the upcoming week? Enjoy a virtual community celebration centered around dreaming up solutions to the pandemic. Or check...

October 16, 2021 at 7:00 am

A fall garden built around colorful evergreen and deciduous foliage will brighten the darkest days

This foliage-forward designer recommends building our gardens around a framework of evergreen and deciduous foliage, then completing the picture with flowering perennials and shrubs, rather...

Pacific NW Magazine

Owuor Arunga playing trumpet during Walk the Block 2020 at Garfield Community Center.

October 14, 2021 at 6:00 am

Take a community art walk in the Central District, plus other fun things to do this week

What's there to do this weekend and the upcoming week? Enjoy a pop-up art walk in Seattle's Central District. Or check out Seattle Latino Film...

A landscaper with leaf blower along Michelson Drive in Irvine, California. (Don Bartletti/Los Angeles Times/TNS) 29142628W 29142628W

October 13, 2021 at 5:00 am

California set to become first state to ban gas-powered lawn equipment

Nationally, the Department of Transportation data shows that in 2018, Americans used nearly 3 billion gallons of gasoline running lawn and garden equipment. That's equivalent...

Nation & World

The Lodges on Vashon is “Where modern design meets Mother Nature.” Credit: Stenn Design

October 9, 2021 at 7:00 am

The water-wise landscape at The Lodges on Vashon is an essential, respectful element of an island getaway

Water conservation was a determining factor to ensure The Lodges remains within its very limited water budget allocated by the local Vashon water district. A...

Pacific NW Magazine

The Ravine Experience is a 150-foot suspension bridge at the Bellevue Botanical Garden.

October 6, 2021 at 6:00 am

Take a pretty stroll through the many plant offerings at the Bellevue Botanical Garden

The Bellevue Botanical Garden offers 53 acres of gently sloped wooded trails, bird-watching, a cool suspension bridge and world-class gardens. Perfect for a fall walk...

LO PUMPKIN FESTIVAL
092813 Ron Barker of Sumner, top in hoodie, watches as Lee Roof and Rachel Anderson measure his entry in the Skagit Valley giant pumpkin contest. He took first place and $1,000 with this pumpkin weighing 1,103-pounds.

September 18, 2021 at 7:00 am

It takes some heavy-duty time and effort to grow a prizewinning pumpkin

Champion pumpkin-growers earn their bragging rights. It takes an amazing amount of time and effort to grow a prizewinner. Competitors go to great lengths to...

Pacific NW Magazine

As Lee Roof CQ records the measurements, Kelly Hulsey stretches the tape around another entry in the giant pumpkin weigh-off by the Puget Sound Giant Pumpkin Growers at Christianson’s Nursery in Mount Vernon on Saturday September 26, 2015. The winner, left, by Scott Carley weighs 1,427 1/2 pounds and Joel Holland’s 3rd place pumpkin, right, weighs 1,254 1/2 pounds.

September 16, 2021 at 6:00 am

Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival rolls in, plus other fun things to do this coming week

What's there to do this weekend and upcoming week? Ring in the new season with the Skagit Valley Giant Pumpkin Festival. Or check out a...

The Coathangers perform on Fisherman’s Village Music Festival’s Main Stage in 2019.

September 9, 2021 at 6:00 am

Fisherman’s Village Music Festival and more fun things to do this coming week

What's there to do this weekend and upcoming week? Rejoice in the return of live music at Everett's Fisherman's Village Music Festival and Night Market....