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New Year’s resolutions to make in Seattle for 2022

A view of Denny Park, with holiday purple and golden lights on trees and the Space Needle to the left.

Seattle has many scenic strolls to help you stay active in 2022. | Photo via Seattle Department of Transportation

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Whew. We made it, Seattle — 2022 is almost here. As you pop some bubbly tonight + watch the fancy, enhanced Space Needle fireworks, you may find yourself thinking about New Year’s resolutions. Here’s a few you might consider and ways to keep your efforts local. 🎉

Read more books 📚

Here’s some New Year’s clubbing that sounds cozy. Elliott Bay Book Company hosts several free reading groups that dive into different genres. And the King County Library System draws a wide literary net with virtual book clubs as well.

Those looking to sip + read can check out Friday Afternoon Tea’s CommuniTea club, with monthly tea kits and books delivered to your door.

Be more active 🏔️

The city has no shortage of fun fresh air activities. Peruse the Seattle Walk Report to find a good stroll and consider pedaling with one of the many bike groups in town.

But, maybe the Peloton has also lost its luster? Try mixing up your workout routine at Ghostfish Brewing in SoDo, which hosts a monthly “Kegs with Legs” event (the next one is Sat., Jan. 8). There’s a gluten-free pint waiting for you afterwards.

Start a new creative hobby 🧶

Get your yarn on with the Meetup group Newbie Knitters + make those Chihuly dreams come true at the Seattle Glassblowing Studio downtown. If high tech crafts are more your thing, you can even earn a 3D printing certification at Seattle Makers.

Up those kitchen skills 🍳

Forget frozen pizzas. Cooking school The Pantry has lined up lessons for Chinese soup dumplings, cannolis, and Indian street food (jump on those now, since they tend to sell out fast). And Tom Douglas’s Hot Stove Kitchen has a masa-making demo + tutorial on Thurs., Jan. 6.

Meanwhile, The Pastry Project teaches baking classes online, with proceeds going to its professional training program for those facing barriers in the industry.

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