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Fun Day Trips Near Seattle, WA
Sometimes you have a hankering to go on a trip, but you don’t have the time to get on a plane. Here are some fun and local day trip ideas!
Fun Day Trips Near Seattle, WA
Nicole Serviss, RE/MAX Elite
Sometimes you have a hankering to go on a trip, but you don’t have the time to get on a plane. Here are some fun and local day trip ideas!
If you want to see some city stuff: Pikes Place Market in Seattle. You can watch them throw the fish. Eat some cheese at Beechers and get a cup o' joe at the first Starbucks. Visit the gum wall. It's as cool and as gross as it sounds.
If you want to see more nature stuff: Snoqualmie Falls. It’s an easy place to walk up to. You park across the street and take a pedestrian bridge.
If you want to see some beautiful islands in the Puget Sound: Visit the San Juan Islands. Taking a ferry boat is part of the experience. Or you can do a whale watching tour!
If you like bridges: Deception Pass. It will seriously WOW you. It's the only non-ferry way to get to Whidbey Island, which has some cool historic military bases (as well as an active Navy base). Fort Casey is situated in Coupeville on the west side of the island. Go explore some old decommissioned military bunkers. Bring a flashlight.
If you want to see WA from above: Visit Snohomish! We have hot air balloon rides and skydiving!
If you're into brats and beer: Visit Leavenworth. It's a quaint Bavarian village in the mountains. This is a great town to visit in the summer or the winter. Summer offers river floats and warm weather. The wintertime offers horse-drawn sleigh rides and Christmas lights!
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100 Things To Do At Home This Summer in Snohomish
So many fun options to choose from to make the best of a stay-at-home summer. Plant a garden, have a picnic, fly a kite… to name a few!
100 Things To Do At Home This Summer in Snohomish
Nicole Serviss, RE/MAX Elite
So many fun options to choose from to make the best of a stay-at-home summer.
1. Plant a garden.
2. Have a picnic. Bonus: Use ingredients from your garden!
3. Fly a kite.
4. Go camping in the backyard.
5. Make an obstacle course.
6. Go on a scavenger hunt around your neighborhood.
7. Give the car a good wash.
8. Make DIY chalk paint, then decorate the driveway.
9. Learn how to do a cartwheel.
10. Build a mud kitchen.
11. Make and play with your very own water table.
12. Give the dog a bath with the garden hose.
13. Collect and paint pet rocks.
14. Create a DIY water wall.
15. Set up a back yard tight rope.
16. Use non-toxic, washable spray paint to make a backyard twister game.
17. Make DIY bubbles.
18. Set up an outdoor movie night.
19. Play backyard bingo.
20. Go stargazing.
21. Catch a lightening bug.
22. Go puddle stomping after a storm.
23. Play I-spy.
24. Create a sheet masterpiece. Hang up an old white sheet and let the kids paint.
25. Enjoy story time outside.
26. Look for shapes in the clouds. Bonus: Create stories with the shapes you see!
27. Make a gameboard out of chalk.
28. Use laundry baskets to play frisbee golf.
29. Run through the sprinkler.
30. Do a sack race with pillowcases.
31. Hug a tree.
32. Make s’mores.
33. Make a homemade water blob.
34. Learn a new outdoor sport.
35. Make homemade popsicles.
36. Have a water balloon fight.
37. Take an outdoor nap (in the shade).
38. Dance in the rain.
39. Tie-dye shirts, beach towels, shorts, dresses, sheets – anything!
40. Have a bonfire.
41. Ride bikes.
42. Create a fairy garden.
43. Collect and identify the plants growing in your yard.
44. Make a papier-mâché piñata and fill it with treats.
45. Shadow trace your toys on a sunny day.
46. Make slime.
47. Play hopscotch.
48. Climb a tree.
49. Build an outdoor fort.
50. Create a DIY slip and slide with a tarp, water and some dish soap.
51. Paint kind messages on rocks and leave them around your neighborhood.
52. Play lawn checkers.
53. Make ice cream in a bag.
54. Play hide and seek.
55. Find a quiet spot outside, close your eyes and meditate for five minutes.
56. Go for a walk and measure how far things are from your house.
57. Hula hoop.
58. Recycle old crayons by melting them in the sun.
59. Play in a sandbox.
60. Press leaves and flowers into an old book or scrapbook.
61. Paint with fruit or flowers.
62. Play catch with a ball.
63. Catch and release bugs you find in your yard.
64. Paint with a (clean!) fly swatter.
65. Set up two goals and play soccer.
66. Make a collage from things you find in nature.
67. Create a toy car wash or bike car wash.
68. Make pine cone bird feeders and hang them in a tree.
69. Make leaf rubbings.
70. Make a daisy or clover crown.
71. Whittle some sticks.
72. Make a miniature golf course in your yard.
73. Have a shaving cream fight.
74. Learn about the history and significance of totem poles and make your own.
75. Paint with colorful ice.
76. Have a water gun fight.
77. Play tag with a wet sponge.
78. Design mud sculptures.
79. Plant a butterfly garden.
80. Play a game of marbles.
81. Weave with nature.
82. Make a DIY composter.
83. Do outdoor yoga.
84. Help clean out the garage.
85. Play balloon volleyball.
86. Practice hammering nails into scrap wood (with supervision).
87. Keep a list of the birds that visit your backyard.
88. Hang up some lights, put on music and have an outdoor dance party.
89. Fill a plastic container with toys for a frozen giant ice block.
90. DIY giant pick up sticks.
91. Make a your own giant Jenga game.
92. Make a worm farm.
93. Host an egg and spoon race.
94. Have a tea party with stuffed animals and dolls.
95. Decorate your bikes, especially for holidays like the 4th of July.
96. Paint with water.
97. Use an old bed sheet to play a parachute game.
98. Make friendship bracelets.
99. Have access to water? Go fishing.
100. Lace up your shoes or roller blades and play street hockey.
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9 Farmer's Markets Not to Miss in Snohomish County
There’s nothing like going to the market to pick up some fresh and local goodies to eat. Not only is the quality amazing, but you get to support your local community through those farmers and other vendors.
9 Farmer's Markets Not to Miss in Snohomish County
There’s nothing like going to the market to pick up some fresh and local goodies to eat. Not only is the quality amazing, but you get to support your local community through those farmers and other vendors.
I put together a list of local markets, organized by day of the week. Make sure you follow their facebook page for any updates.
Wednesday
Monroe Farmer’s Market
Location: Galaxy Theatres Monroe 1 Galaxy Way, Monroe, Washington 98272
When: May 29th 3-7PM then every other Wednesday until September 18th.
Friday
Stanwood/Camano Farmer’s Market (used to be knows as Port Susan Farmer’s Market)
Location: Behind the Stanwood Police Station, 8727 271st NW, Stanwood, WA 98292
When: Friday, June through mid-October, 2pm - 6pm
Bothell Friday Market
Granite Falls Farmer’s Market
Location: Next to Hanky Pies, 106 S Cascade Ave, Granite Falls, Washington
When: Sundays, June through September 29th 2019, 2pm - 6pm
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The Insider's Guide to 4th of July in Snohomish, Everett, Monroe, Lake Stevens, & Bothell
It’s almost time to celebrate our independence from the British. Whether you’re into fireworks, festivals, or just laying low, there’s an option for you.
Home of the Brave, Land of the Free
It’s almost time to celebrate our independence from the British. Whether you’re into fireworks, festivals, or just laying low, there’s an option for you.
Everett
Everett Colors of Freedom 4th of July Parade, Festival & Fireworks
Colors of Freedom Parade
When: July 4th, 2019 at 11 a.m.
Where: Colby & Wetmore Aves, between Wall St. & 26th Street
Enjoy the thrill of marching bands, dance & drill teams, giant puppets, stilt walkers, clowns and more! Free Everett Transit shuttles from Everett Station. Don’t forget to pack a lawn chair to enjoy a more comfortable show.
Colors of Freedom Festival
When: July 4th, 2019 from 1 p.m. - 11 p.m.
Where: Legion Park Bluff, 145 Alverson Boulevard.
Free kids' activities, food fair, beer garden, live music & fireworks. Bring a blanket and a picnic!
There is no parking at the festival, but you can catch the free Everett Transit shuttle at the Everett Community College Broadway lot or at Everett Station. Reasonably sized and small coolers are permitted on shuttle buses.
Thunder on the Bay Fireworks
When: July 4th at 10pm
Where: Port Gardner Bay
Best spots to view the fireworks:
Legion Memorial Park - FESTIVAL LAWN – 145 Alverson Boulevard
Grand Avenue Park – 1800 Grand Avenue
Everett Marina District
Tune into 1520 AM for a radio simulcast of music to the fireworks.
TIP: No parking is available at Legion Memorial Park on July 4th so please take Everett Transit.
Or attend a Classic Rock 4th of July Concert and Fireworks show. Event details: https://www.facebook.com/events/616562602152442/
Lake Stevens
While Lake Stevens doesn’t officially have their own fireworks show, there are so many great places to watch other peoples fireworks.
Lundeen Park - 10020 Lundeen Park Way, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Sunset Cove Park - 410 East Lake Stevens Road, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
Willard Wyatt Park - 10508 Chapel Hill Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
North Lakeshore Swimming Beach - 11804 N Lakeshore Dr, Lake Stevens, WA 98258
JULY 4th FREEDOM RUN
NO ADMISSION! No awards. Just bunch of locals who get together to celebrate America’s birthday. So come on out and take a run and wear your Red White and Blue.
When: July 4th at 8:00 am
Where: Lundeen Park, 10020 Lundeen Pkwy, Lake Stevens, Washington 98258
Snohomish
Sadly, Snohomish does not host their own fireworks show, however, you can make your own show!
Fireworks may be legally set off within city limits between the hours of 9 a.m. and 10 p.m. Wednesday, July 4. Fireworks cannot be set off after 10 p.m. or on any other day within the City of Snohomish.
You can legally buy fireworks here:
2801 Bickford Avenue, near Fred Meyer, operated by Lost and Found Community Church of Stanwood
1327 Avenue D, near Haggen's, operated by Lost and Found Community Church of Stanwood
1400 30th Street, near King Charley's, operated by Joseph Stabile doing business as Wildwest Fireworks
Monroe
USA Birthday Bash
When: July 4th, 4:30 pm - 10:00 pm
Where: Evergreen Speedway
This event includes Demo Derby, Boat Races, Mr. Dizzy Stunt, Figure 8 Racing, Bus Racing and so much more.
Bothell
Fourth of July Freedom Festival
Pancake Breakfast: 8:30 - 10:30 a.m. Downtown Fire Station
​10726 Beardslee Blvd
Children's Parade: (no registration required) 11:15 a.m. Starts at Main St & 104th Ave NE.
Grand Parade: 12pm, Starts at Main St & 104th Ave NE Get the Parade Route Map Here
Food Truck Festival: Northshore Senior Center *12 - 4 p.m. 10201 E Riverside Dr
9 Off-Leash Play Areas and Dog Parks in Snohomish County to Take Your Dog to
Even if you have a huge backyard, there’s nothing like bringing your pup to the dog park to really let them get that energy out.
9 Off-Leash Play Areas and Dog Parks in Snohomish County to Take Your Dog to
Even if you have a huge backyard, there’s nothing like bringing your pup to the dog park to really let them get that energy out. Here are Snohomish County’s best dog parks for you and fido.
Everett
Howarth Park - the entire park isn’t off leash, just the beach area, but other areas of the park include picnic/bbq facilities, trails, a playground, tennis courts, restrooms, fishing, and salt-water access. https://everettwa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Howarth-Park-46
Loganberry Lane Off Leash Dog Area - large wooded area between Kasch Park Athletic Complex and Walter Hall Golf Course. It has an open area at the entrance off of 18th Ave W. Tip: Not fully fenced, so don’t bring your dogs that like to run off to this park. https://www.everettwa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Loganberry-Lane-Park-29
Lowell Park Off-Leash Area - fully fenced dog park. Hilly terrain and a water fountain in warmer months. https://everettwa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Lowell-Park-31
Snohomish
Willis Tucker Dog Park - over 10 acres of fully-fenced areas for dogs. 3 fenced off-leash areas to choose from: an open meadow, a forested trail, and a smaller older/shy/small dog area. Drinking water is available. https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Willis-D-Tucker-Park-Dog-Park-42
Bothell
Tambark Creek Park Dog Park - 2-3 acres and is completely fenced area with shrubs and trees. https://snohomishcountywa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Tambark%20Creek%20Dog%20Park-60?
Mukilteo
Tails and Trails Japanese Gulch Dog Park - 3/4 acre fully fenced, doubled-gated. Grassy lawn, agility equipment, benches, clean-up bag dispensers and trash cans. Can get muddy in the rainy seasons. https://discovermukilteo.org/directory/323/trails-and-tails-dog-park/
Marysville
Strawberry Fields Dog Park at the Athletic Complex - 3 acres of fenced dog run, which is known for being clean and includes some agility equipment. Long walk down a trail to get to the park. https://marysvillewa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Strawberry-Fields-for-Rover-OffLeash-Par-4
Lake Stevens
Cavalero Hill Off-Leash Dog Area - 3-acre off-leash dog area, and a 1/4 acre shy dog area. Bring your own bags to pick up after your dog. https://www.seattlenorthcountry.com/directory/cavalero-hill-community-dog-park/
Monroe
Wiggly Field at Sky River Park - The dog park is approximately 2.5 acres and boasts dog agility equipment, shade trees, and a small covered shelter for dogs and their owners to cool off. The park is fenced along the north side by an 8 foot high chain link fence with the remaining sides fenced with a 4-foot split rail fence with wire mesh added during the summer months to deter small dogs from wandering out of bounds. http://monroewa.gov/Facilities/Facility/Details/Wiggly-Field-OffLeash-Dog-Park-15