2022 marks 68th season for the Portland Christmas Ships parade

Santa's reindeer ride the waves during a Christmas Ships Fleet parade on the Columbia River (photo by Cheryl Landes) In 2022, the Christmas Ships Fleet will celebrate 68 years of sailing, bringing holiday joy to spectators from St. Helens, Oregon, to Camas-Washougal, Washington, on the Columbia River and from Portland to Lake Oswego, Oregon, on … Continue reading 2022 marks 68th season for the Portland Christmas Ships parade

Enjoy three-dollar movies at select theaters in Puget Sound September 3

Image by MasterTux from Pixabay To celebrate National Cinema Day, all these Far Away Entertainment theaters are offering movie tickets for $3 all day Saturday, September 3. The participating theaters are: Admiral Theater, 2343 California Avenue SW, SeattleAnacortes Cinemas, 415 O Avenue, Anacortes, WABainbridge Cinemas, 403 Madison Avenue, North Bainbridge Island, WALynnwood Theater, 4569 Lynwood … Continue reading Enjoy three-dollar movies at select theaters in Puget Sound September 3

Get freshly squeezed apple cider August 28 at an orchard in University Place

Photo by Cheryl Landes Pick some apples at the 7.33-acre Curran Apple Orchard from noon until 4 p.m. on Sunday, August 28, and have them squeezed into fresh cider. If you'd prefer not to pick your own apples at the orchard, you can buy bags of apples at the orchard. You can bring your own … Continue reading Get freshly squeezed apple cider August 28 at an orchard in University Place

Space Needle fireworks return to Seattle’s New Year’s celebration

The Space Needle in Seattle (photo by Cheryl Landes) Seattle is welcoming 2022 with its traditional fireworks show from the Space Needle, but there won't be a live in-person audience again this year because of continued safety concerns from COVID. Instead, the show will be broadcast on KING5-TV and streamed from KING5's website and the … Continue reading Space Needle fireworks return to Seattle’s New Year’s celebration

Free art exhibit, fire-bending performance at Hidden House Market tonight in downtown Vancouver, WA

Image by Dim Hou from Pixabay On October 23 from 6 until 9 p.m., check out a the "I Am Enough" art exhibit and a performance by fire bender Garrett Wilkins at the Hidden House Market. The one-person art exhibit consists of works created for therapy from anxiety and depression. Food and beverages are available … Continue reading Free art exhibit, fire-bending performance at Hidden House Market tonight in downtown Vancouver, WA

Bubble Run at the Portland International Raceway October 16

Image by PublicDomainPictures from Pixabay I just found out about this event, which looks like a lot of fun. If you're interested, register by midnight tonight (October 15). From the pictures I saw on the website, it appears that the runners have a great time running through a lot of bubbles. The forecast is calling … Continue reading Bubble Run at the Portland International Raceway October 16

2021 Tacoma International Film Festival in person and online October 7-14

Image by MasterTux from Pixabay The 2021 Tacoma International Film Festival is underway, and tickets are still available. Choose from in-person or online activities. The virtual viewings are available through Thursday, October 14. In-person screenings are located at The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Avenue, in downtown Tacoma. They started on Thursday, October 7, and will … Continue reading 2021 Tacoma International Film Festival in person and online October 7-14

Alberta Rose Theatre reopening September 15

After a closure of 18 months due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the Alberta Rose Theatre is returning to in-person performances on Wednesday, September 15. Strict safety protocols will be in place to protect attendees from becoming exposed to the virus. Proof of vaccination at least 14 days before the date of the show you're attending … Continue reading Alberta Rose Theatre reopening September 15

Laser light show at Grand Coulee Dam continues through September 30

Grand Coulee Dam (photo by Cheryl Landes) The laser light show at the Grand Coulee Dam in Eastern Washington resumed on Memorial Day weekend after a break due to COVID-19. The half-hour show is project on the dam's spillway, and admission is free. There's a viewing area with benches outside the dam's visitor center, which … Continue reading Laser light show at Grand Coulee Dam continues through September 30