Shine Bright

Christmas Lights Road Trips

Get in, we're going on a twinkle hunt.

12/08/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Morning Glories

The Endangered Morning Mountain Workout Just Off I-90

Dawn patrol skiing at Snoqualmie Pass is a unique combination of outdoor fun and blood-pumping exercise, but it’s not always available anymore.

12/02/2025 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington in December

Holiday festivals, a cookie crawl, and live reindeer.

12/01/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Party Fowl

These Local Restaurants Will Serve Thanksgiving Dinner

Snag a reservation—or a pickup time—and leave the holiday spread to the pros this year.

11/13/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Hot Spots

Soak and Sauna Road Trips from Seattle

Washington has some weird new ways to heat up, including a few things we've never seen before.

11/11/2025 By Allison Williams

Explainer

How to Rent an Apartment in Seattle

It’s not cheap. It’s not easy. We’re here to help.

11/06/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach Illustrations by Jordan Kay

Planner

What to Do in WA in November

Skating season begins, crafts in the Tri-Cities, and festivals pop up across the state.

10/30/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Tyrannosaurus Rest

Property Watch: The Home Before Time

A Jurassic Park–themed property hides near Washougal.

10/01/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Terror Fix

Seattle's Best Haunted Houses and Frightful Draws

Things are getting spooky at these scary events and Halloween celebrations.

09/30/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Planner

What to Do in Washington in October

Cider, spooky events, and a music fest that celebrates the best of the 1990s.

09/30/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

An Apple a Day

The Best Cidery Road Trips from Seattle

Nine Washington cidermakers (and one cider cousin) worth a full day trip.

09/25/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Allison Williams

Oh My Gourd

Best Pumpkin Patches near Seattle

It's time to bust out the flannel and sharpen your carving knives.

09/22/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Seattle Met Staff

Shuck This

The Best Corn Mazes Near Seattle

Hit the farm and get lost among the ears.

09/18/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Palette Cleanser

The Best Fall Hikes in Washington State

Go beyond the larch trees. Some of the best seasonal foliage is lower to the ground.

09/11/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach and Allison Williams

Hey Mr. KJ

Seattle's Best Karaoke Bars

Cue the vocal warm-ups and songbook flipping. Here’s your guide to the best karaoke around the city—no skill required.

09/05/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Planner

What to Do in Washington in September

Fair season, fall activities, and a lot of cider.

08/28/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

By the Sea

What You Need to Know About a Trip to Steveston

South of Vancouver, BC, a seaside neighborhood dishes great seafood.

08/14/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Vax Americana

This UW Doc Was Fired from the CDC’s Vaccine Panel

Helen Chu learned about her termination from an op-ed in The Wall Street Journal.

08/05/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Seafair Shenanigans

Seafair's Ridiculous New Event Is All About Imagination

Can You Ride It? Saturday's competition is exactly what it says it is.

07/31/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Planner

What to Do in Washington in August

There's lots of summer left at a UFO event and a floating music festival.

07/31/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach