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Looking to meet your New Year’s resolutions in Seattle? From learning new recipes to sparking artsy inspiration, check out our local resolution recommendations below.
Cook more meals at home 🍳
- Pike to Plate | This class includes a guided shopping trip of Pike Place Market to pick up the ingredients that you’ll then learn how to turn into a tasty meal.
- The Pantry | Learn how to make Indian flatbreads, Icelandic cuisine, winter soups, Korean bar food, and more from local chefs.
- Mary J. White Cannabis Cooking Classes | What good is having sharp culinary skills if you can’t make your treats a little... herb-y?
- Hot Stove Society | Restaurateur Tom Douglas launched this popular series of cooking classes that covers everything from pot pies to crepes.
- PCC Cooking Classes | The upscale co-op offers instructional sessions on Mediterranean vegetables and Chinese dumplings this month.
Read more books 📚
- Elliott Bay Book Company | 1521 10th Ave., Seattle | On top of having a stunning wooden space, a yummy cafe, and a wide selection of novels, this bookstore also hosts regular author talks and workshops.
- Third Place Books | 17171 Bothell Way NE, Seattle | Looking for a book club to hold you accountable? This local store has a few you can join.
- Seattle Public Library | Various locations | Hello? It’s a free service that also has tons of other amenities you can take advantage of.
Practice self care 🧼
- Salish Lodge and Spa | You + a 60-minute massage + a beautiful view = pure bliss.
- Yuan Spa | If you’re really looking to commit to self-care, this spa offers a membership option that includes monthly 60-minute services.
- Ãnanya Spa | Worry not if your skin is a bit picky about skincare products, this spa uses all natural moisturizers and serums.
- Spavia | Relax at this Green Lake day spa featuring a wide range of treatments like salt stone massages, facials, detox wraps, and more.
- Puppies & Yoga | There’s hardly anything as light-hearted as a yoga class coupled with free-roaming pups. Also, don’t worry — there’s dedicated play time with the fur babies after class, so you’re free to stretch.
- Or, if you’re looking to pump some serious iron, check out our guide to local gyms — or stretch it out with these nearby yoga studios.
Learn a new hobby or sport 🥾
- Kaf Adventures | New to the whole outdoors thing? This biz offers classes and guided trips to beginners who want to learn how to safely hike, backpack, mountaineer, rock climb, and more.
- eXit SPACE School of Dance | This dance studio offers beginner workshops for folks wanting to learn ballet, tap, jazz, burlesque, or hip hop — no prior experience required.
- Seattle ReCreative | 8408 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle | Get a little crafty with this org’s knitting, calligraphy, or Portuguese purling classes.
- Vertical World | If you’re going to get into rock climbing, might as well go to this premier gym that’s been roping in locals for 35 years.
- Granite Curling Club | Slide those stones across the ice — and sweep like there’s no tomorrow.
- Blade & Timber | 206 Broadway E., Seattle | Axe throwing is like darts, only more Viking-ish — they can serve beer now at venues, too.
Volunteer ❤️
- Ballard Food Bank | The food bank has increased its capacity after relocating to a brand new facility and hopes to find food baggers, packagers, van drivers, and mail desk support.
- Sawhorse Revolution | This group pairs student builders with pro carpenters and architects to work on projects like tiny homes for the community. It continually looks for skilled individuals to join the guerrilla-like team.
- For more options, check out our guide with 40 different organizations that could use your help.
Drive less 🚲
- Cascade Bicycle Club | The local nonprofit organizes community rides, classes, and bike shares that put pedal to the medal.
- Scooter Share | Those looking to motor into 2025 can try out e-scooter and e-bike rentals all around the city through several different apps.
- Fleet Feet Seattle | Get fitting for some slick new running shoes — and join a few of the group trots organized on the shop’s calendar.
- Feeling extra committed? Take a week off from driving and meet the North Seattleite who walked every neighborhood in the city.
Nurture creativity 🎨
- The Works | Classes at this woman-owned makerspace include macrame hanging planters, watercolors, and screen printing.
- Hugo House | If you’ve been dying to finish that novel, sign up for one of the courses at this prestigious community writing center.
- Seward Park Clay Studio | Find a workshop for every skill level — you’ll be bowled over by the ceramics that can be molded by hand.
- Jazz Night School | Learn how to jam on bass, drums, piano, or guitar. Pretty soon, they’ll be booking you at Dimitriou’s.