Tacoma Rainiers: A Fun, Family-Friendly Day at the Ballpark

by Tim Lewis

There is nothing quite like spending a summer afternoon or evening watching the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park. But if you’re looking for a cheaper, family-friendly way to catch a baseball game, head south for a Tacoma Rainiers game. The Rainiers are the...

WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo

by Tim Lewis

There is a laundry list of items our family enjoys checking off every holiday season in Seattle. One always at or near the top of our list is WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo. It’s a festive light display that brings us together, year after year. Whether you live in...

Teddy Bear Suite at the Fairmont Hotel

by Tim Lewis

An annual Seattle Christmas tradition, the Teddy Bear Suite at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel transforms into a whimsical winter escape filled with nearly 100 themed bears, twinkling lights, and candy canes (of course!). The Teddy Bear Suite is exactly what it sounds...

Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center

by Tim Lewis

If you’ve ever visited Europe during the holidays, you know just how special Christmas markets are. They’re bright, cheery, and beautiful. And in Seattle, you can feel some of that same magic at the Seattle Christmas Market. Started in 2023, the Seattle...

Seattle Festival of Trees at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel

by Tim Lewis

I know some people don’t believe in getting in the Christmas spirit before Thanksgiving. If you don’t follow that rule (count our family in with this crowd), the Seattle Festival of Trees at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel is for you. And to make it even more...

Best Places to Watch New Year’s Eve Fireworks in Seattle

by Tim Lewis

There’s no better way to ring in the New Year than watching fireworks shoot off the Space Needle. You can see the iconic landmark all over the city, but some spots are much better than others. Here’s our list of the best places to watch New Year’s...