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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!


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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.

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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.

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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!

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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.

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If you want to see WA from above: Visit Snohomish! We have hot air balloon rides and skydiving!

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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

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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-mΓ’chΓ© piΓ±ata 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.


Tuesday

Mill Creek Farmers Market

  • Location: City Hall North parking lot at 15720 Main Street.

  • When: Tuesdays, June 18th - August 20th, 2019, 3pm - 7pm

  • Facebook - Website


Wednesday

Monroe Farmer’s Market

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Mukilteo Farmer’s Market

  • No Market planned for 2019. Check their website for news of 2020

Everett Farmer’s Market

  • Location: Everett Station Transit Center 2333 32nd St, Everett, WA 98201

  • When: Wednesday – June 5th through August 28th 2019, 3pm - 7pm

  • Facebook - Website


Thursday

Snohomish Farmers Market

  • Location: Corner of Cedar and Pearl, Snohomish

  • When: Thursdays, May - September, 3pm - 7pm

  • Facebook - Website


Friday

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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

  • Facebook - Websiteο»Ώ

Bothell Friday Market

  • Was located in Country Village, but that has closed. They have found a new location!

  • Location: Villas at Beardslee, 19128 112th Avenue NE, Bothell, WA 98011

  • When: Starting July 5th, 3pm - 8pm

  • Facebook - Website

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Saturday

Arlington Farmers Market

  • Location: Legion Park (downtown Arlington)

  • When: June 1st to Labor Day weekend, 10am - 3pm

  • Facebook - Website

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Marysville Farmers Market

  • Location: 9620-B State Ave, Marysville, WA 98270

  • When: Every Saturday between June 22nd and August 31st, 10am – 2pm

  • Facebook - Website




Sunday

Everett Farmer’s Market (Costs a few dollars for parking)

  • Location: Boxcar Park in the Port of Everett, 615 13th St., Boxcar Park, Everett, Washington

  • When: Sunday May 12th through October 6th 2019, 11am - 4pm

  • Facebook - Website

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

  • Facebook



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Your Complete List of Churches Hosting VBS This Year - Vacation Bible School

They play games, teach the bible, and encourage fun. You're in for a fun packed week of games, stories, crafts, and contests! Some are free, some cost some money to register, but no matter, it is a fantastic way to get your kids excited about the bible and Jesus.

Where to register your kids for VBS 2019

June 2019

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First of all, what is VBS? It stands for Vacation Bible School. It’s a camp put on yearly by churches all over the country. They play games, teach the bible, and encourage fun. It’s for 4 year olds up to 5th grade. You're in for a fun packed week of games, stories, crafts, and contests! Some are free, some cost some money to register, but no matter, it is a fantastic way to get your kids excited about the bible and Jesus.

To make it easier, I’ll organize these by dates.



June 26th - 29th

Redmond: Revive Church - 6pm - 8pm - $10-15/child http://revivechurchworship.org/event/kids-revival-camp/



July 8th - 12th

Mill Creek: Advent Lutheran Church - $20/child - 9am - 12pm http://adventlutheran.net/our-ministries/vacation-bible-school

Marysville: Word of Life Church -FREE - 6pm - 8:30pm (will accept 3 year olds) http://wolc.com/vbs/

Everett/Silver Lake: Hope Church - FREE - 9am - 12pm (will accept 3.5 year olds) https://www.hopechurch.cc/vacation-bible-school



July 9th - 12th

Snohomish: Snohomish Community Church - FREE - 9am - 12pm https://wearescc.org/#events

Monroe: Cascade Church - $15/child - 9am - 12pm https://cascadechurch.churchcenter.com/registrations/events/244624



July 15th - 19th

Marysville: Mountain View Presbyterian Church - $10/child - 9am-12pm (will accept 3 year olds) http://mtvpc.org/ministries/kids



August 5th - 9th

Everett: Immanuel Lutheran - 9am - 12pm - FREE (ages 3-12) https://vbsmate.com/events/98E8C919/18411



August 12th - 16th

Monroe: The Church at Maltby - 9am to 12pm - 3 years old through 6th grade - $5/child http://www.thechurchat.org/VBA


Did I miss a VBS? Please contact me and I’ll add it to the list.



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4 Summer Festivals Not to Miss: Snohomish, Mill Creek, Woodinville, & Lake Stevens

With summer comes the warmer weather, longer days, and a relaxing attitude. So in between work, make sure you make time for some of these fantastic events. From Woodinville to Lake Stevens, welcome to summer!

With summer comes the warmer weather, longer days, and a relaxing attitude. So in between work, make sure you make time for some of these fantastic events. From Woodinville to Lake Stevens, welcome to summer!

Celebrate Woodinville Summer Festival

Not really a one day or one weekend event, this festival spans across the summer. Head to Wilmot Gateway Park in Downtown Woodinville for wine, beer, music, and food, and enjoy the warm weather while you hang out with friends or make some new ones. These free, family-friendly events are a lot of fun!

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JULY 17-21, 2019 β— SNOHOMISH, WA

This festival is the heart of Snohomish summer events. There’s a parade with so many incredible groups going through. This year there will also be a talent show!

Enjoy classic carnival games and rides at Harvey Field or get your energy out at the river run 5k.



Aquafest - Lake Stevens

July 26th thru July 28th

Featuring:

A Circus

Dino Crew

A Carnival

Davis Shows Northwest will once again be present  in town with their thrilling and heart stopping carnival rides. 

July 25th, Thursday, 4:00pm-11:00pm

  • July 26th, Friday, 12:00pm-midnight

  • July 27th, Saturday, 10:00am-midnight

  • July 28th, Sunday, 10:00am-5:00pm

There are quite a few activities on the lake. Lake Stevens can boast that we have the largest lake in Snohomish County. Events include Stand Up Paddle Boarding, Wakeboarding and Water Skiing Competitions, Boat Parade, two parts of the Quadrathon and a few more. Check out the Events page for details.



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