Tag: Events

The Edmonds Chamber is having a terrible year, and is looking for our help

Carl Setzer

The Edmonds Chamber of Commerce is having a terrible year, which pretty much all of their fundraisers cancelled due to Covid 19. And now, predictably, their highly valued Taste of Edmonds needs to be cancelled (King 5 has a good article about this). This puts a huge challenge on the Chamber, which is now struggling to survive this virus.

They haven’t given up, though. Capturing the long-stranding “Edmonds Kind Of Day” catchphrase, they’ve launched “Be An Edmonds Kind Of Hero“, to raise their operating funds. They have a goal of $100,000, and are already almost half-way there (as of August 8)! I believe in supporting them as they put on so many events that I value. The Edmonds Kind Of Fourth, the Christmas Tree Lighting, The Arts Festival…we usually go to every one of their events!

Now it’s time to step up and help. “I just donated to make sure our favorite Edmonds events return in 2021. You should, too! Click here to show your support.”

If you can help, please give what you can.

Halloween Is Coming!!! Here’s My List Of Spooktacular Fun

Carl Setzer
Halloween Jack O'Lanterns

It’s upon us, the end of October and all the Halloween fun for the kids! Here’s my collection of fun, family events for the south Snohomish County region.

Have a fun, safe and delightful Halloween!

 

Saturday, October 26th: 
Sunday, October 27: 
On Halloween Night:
Lynnwood:
Edmonds:
Mountlake Terrace:
Mill Creek:

Brickcon This Weekend!

Carl Setzer
Lego Millennium Falcon Brickcon 2018
Lego Millennium Falcon Brickcon 2018

Sadly, this weekend’s schedule isn’t letting me get down to this year’s Brickcon. Running today and tomorrow at Seattle Center’s Exhibition Hall, if you’re into Legos, you’ll be in heaven.

Here is my look at 2018’s.

Hey South Seattle Geek Fans, Check Out “Pop Culture Pop-Up: Winter in Wonderland”

Carl Setzer

These folks reached out to me letting me know of this fun event down in Puyallup. On the perfect day, “Small Business Saturday”, check out all kinds of great geek-centric crafts for your holiday shopping.

My calendar’s event has more details, as does their Facebook page. And register at Eventbrite.

To see more geektastic fun, check out my ever evolving list of regional events.

Hey Lynnwood, the City is hosting “Sandlot Cinema” at Lynndale park on Thursdays

Carl Setzer

The city of Lynnwood is hosting these free, family friendly movies at Lynndale Park. The movies start at dusk.

Sandlot Cinema 2019
Sandlot Cinema at Lynndale park August, 2019
  • This Thursday (August 22) is “Mary Poppins Returns”.
  • Next Thursday (August 29) is Dumbo.

Bring your own blankets and chairs. Oh, and the “Snack Shack” will be open for dinner and snacks.

More details are available on the city’s Facebook page.

Have you been to Mel & Mia’s in Edmonds? Best baked cakes and such in South Snohomish County!

Carl Setzer

My good friends at Mel & Mias in Edmonds (located at 7530 Olympic View Drive (Google Map Link), right in Perrinville) have great baked goods and coffee…really, really good coffee. Here’s their latest Instagram announcement, I expect it’ll be a fun time.

If you don’t know them, the owners are Bill and Rebecca. Bill is a Culinary Institute of America (the real CIA) trained chef with 30+ years of fine dining experience, and Rebecca has 20 years experience that combines with a passion of cakes, party planning and design. My family are regulars, and we rely on them for perfect cakes for those super-special occasions.

Besides heading down there as soon as you can, follow them on Facebook and Instagram. You’ll be glad you did.

 

 

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Just a reminder, that on July 26 we are having live music and Mel&Mias! #live #music #livemusic #melandmias

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Oh Yum! Check out the Northwest Chocolate Festival!

Carl Setzer

Apparently this is the Top Chocolate festival in North America (is there a more impressive one in Europe? Or South America? But I digress…). More importantly (to me at least) it’s the largest gathering of chocolatiers in the world. As someone who adores chocolate, I find this compelling and more than a little bit interesting.

  • Live chef demos
  • 160 exhibitors from across the globe
  • a 21+ lounge

The event will be November 9 & 10 on Pier 91 in Seattle. Tickets for the full weekend are currently $50, with single day options at $25. There’s also a VIP pass that looks like a blast at $95. These prices are for right now, and will go up closer to the event.

Check out their website for full details and to reserve your tickets.

Update: corrected the dates to November 9 & 10

The Fourth, Parades, Fireworks and the Law

Carl Setzer
fireworks

First, a reminder that for most of the region fireworks have been banished. Lynnwood, Mukilteo, Brier, Edmonds, Gold Bar, Marysville, Mill Creek, Mountlake Terrace and Woodway all have ordinances prohibiting them. For more details Snohomish County has created this guide for fireworks.

So, legal fireworks. You know, the professional shows! Well, there are many options around the region. The Washington State Patrol has this great list of options throughout the state. And, of course, there are parades and other events. I’ll highlight just few around here.

First, Mountlake Terrace has a fireworks show tonight, July 3, on Lake Ballinger. 

As for tomorrow, the actual Fourth, I’ll be in Edmonds, so I’ll start with their festivities. This is the main thing for South Snohomish County around Edmonds, Lynnwood and Mountlake Terrace.

Here are some other local options:

Interested in daring Seattle traffic? Seattle Eater has a great list of stuff in Seattle.

Anything I’ve missed, or you’d like to suggest? Please let us know in a comment below. I’ll happily update this post with your ideas.

Ring In The New Year! New Year’s Eve Activities Around The Area

Carl Setzer

It’s always great to get out and enjoy the New Year with friends and loved ones. So, I’m trying to give you a little guidance.

Last year, I posted about the different NYE events around Edmonds. However, we aren’t really bursting with New Year’s events this year. So far, I’ve only found a few.

Lynnwood’s Rec Room will be hosting their New Year’s Eve celebration with a “Reclaim The Rec Room” theme. In case you missed them hitting the news earlier this month, they had an incident with white supremacists. Hence why they’re “reclaiming” their space. I completely support that.

Just want to go out for dinner? Here’s a solid list of dining choices. Edmonds has something for every style and taste.

If none of these are appealing, Lynnwood Today has a list of other options to explore.

Outside of south county, in Everett, the Children’s Museum will have a Pajama Party.

Want to head into Seattle for a more urbane celebration? Here are some fun options for you (I’ve done the first one several times and recommend it at least once in your life).

If you know of something I’ve missed, please let me know either in the comments below, or via social media (Twitter, Facebook or Instagram)

And on New Year’s Day, come down to Brackett’s Landing and take part in the Polar Bear plunge. Or you could swing by Waterfront Coffee Company, grab a warm beverage, then walk down and enjoy the show.

As for me, I’ll be having dinner and ringing in the new year with dear friends. I’m playing with the notion of watching the plunge.

Wishing each of you a fun New Year’s Eve and a awesome 2019!