Discovery Park offers one of the most popular Seattle trails. | Photo via Seattle Parks and Recreation
Yesterday, July 30, was National Climb a Mountain Day. It’s not like you need an excuse,but if you need a reason to lace up your hiking boots and check out our curated hiking guide, there it is.
Note: Before heading out, we recommend checking park websites for further info, current trail conditions, and safest practices for the area. Discovery Park and Lighthouse Loop Trail, 3801 Discovery Park Blvd.
This easy-to-follow stroll is close to town and gives you a little bit of everything outdoors, from forests and beaches to small sand dunes. This route is also ideal for beginner birdwatching.
Another great location for bird watching, this sometimes muddy route in Saint Edward State Park connects to other trails so you can change up your path and difficulty level during each visit. Pro tip: The Discover Pass is required for vehicle entry.
Waterfront Park Market | Thursday, July 31-Sunday, Sept. 28 | 11 a.m.-7 p.m. | Waterfront Park Seattle | Free | Stop by this open-air marketplace featuring local crafts and goods from 30+ rotating vendors.
Yerbana Yoga in The Park | 6 p.m. | Gas Works Park | Free | This giant outdoor yoga class is more like a festival with a vendor village, keynote speakers, music, and a class built for any experience level.
Friday, Aug. 1
Central District Art Walk | 6 p.m. | Midtown Square | Free | Come and see what the neighborhood’s artists have been getting up to as of late.
Welcome to Seattle: A Hometown Improv | Friday, Aug. 1-Saturday, Aug. 2 | 7:30-8:45 p.m. | Unexpected Productions | $15+ | Get ready for a one-of-a-kind improv experience that brings Seattle’s history, culture, and quirks to life—right before your eyes.
Saturday, Aug. 2
Saturdays at Vaughn’s Farm | 8 a.m.-5 p.m. | Vaughn’s Farm, Lynnwood | Free | Kids can dig for worms, feed animals, and engage in sensory play while parents enjoy fresh donuts and hot coffee.
Sunday, Aug. 3
Green Lake Litter Patrol | 8:45-11 a.m. | Seattle Public Theater | Free | Volunteer with other Seattleites to keep this park clean — meet at the Bath House Theater parking lot to sign in.
Sunday Funday Comedy Night | 7-9 p.m. | The Shanghai Room | Free | Hear new material from local comedians with karaoke to follow — donations optional.
Monday, Aug. 4
Embodied Altars: All Levels Dance Class | 6:30-8 p.m. | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center | $10+ | Designed by Indigenous Mexican-American artist Alicia Mullikin, this class weaves ancient + contemporary movement together to explore authentic storytelling.
University Village Summer Concert Series | 7-8:30 p.m. | University Village | Free | Grab a drink from Elemental Pizza’s Wine and Beer Garden and enjoy free live music at this weekly event through Wednesday, Aug. 20.
Admission is free tomorrow only at Seafair Weekend Festival, but weekend passes and Saturday + Sunday tickets range from $20 to $100. The annual festival brings boating, airshows, and other outdoor festivities to the Emerald City. Find more about parking, dining, events, and the festival map online.
Try This
It’s a bird, it’s a plane... oh wait, it actually is a plane. Speaking of Seafair, the US Navy Blue Angels are conducting practice flights today. Look to the skies from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. or 3:30-4:40 p.m. to catch their practice runs. The first official airshow kicks off at 3:35 p.m. on Friday. (KING5)
Eat
Two Seattle sandwich shops made Yelp’s list of Top 100 Sandwich Shops in 2025. Konvene Coffee and Un Bien nabbed the No. 71 and 77 spots, respectively.
Closing
Ravenna Varsity is closing its diner doors on Sunday, Aug. 3. “While it breaks our hearts to see the Varsity shut its doors, what we will miss the most is the customers that have become like members of our family,” said owners Bryan & Sandy Pelkey.
Number
10,752. That’s how many days there were between the release of “Happy Gilmore” back in 1996 and the recent long-awaited sequel. If you waited that long to hit up one of Seattle’s stellar golf courses, your short game probably needs some work.
Shop
Shopping local is easy with Seattle Restored new pop-ups, featuring local artists, a romance bookstore, a floral designer, and a custom eyewear shop. Make plans to visit these unique locally-owned stores using their free digital passport and look for even more new locations in August.*
Sports
Offensive lineman Christian Haynes recounts his second training camp, touching on a potential position switch and learning from a challenging rookie year. Hear from the local experts on the Seattle Seahawks with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.
Number
$1.21 trillion. That’s the eye-popping amount Americans owed in credit card debt in 2024 — a record high. If you owe more than $10,000, Freedom Debt Relief could help by offering a personalized debt settlement plan with no upfront fees + one low monthly payment.*
Older Adults
Beyond bulk deals and clipping coupons, did you know several retailers offer customers 55+ hefty discounts — sometimes up to 20% off? Learn about key Senior discounts and several more savings hacks older adults should know about to continue saving and building wealth at age 50+.*
Job
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Could your feet be comfier right now? We’ve got two summer shoe recommendations: these ultra-cushioned pillow slides and tried and true classic Crocs.*
Spotted in Ballard: Wile E. Coyote and company. By the looks of the comment section, coyotes in Ballard aren’t new, but the rooftop antics might be. You may want to keep your pets inside, just to be safe.
The perfect summer shoes — aka these DV by Dolce Vita mules featuring a sleek pointed-toe, modern hardware, and a cushioned footbed. Don’t mind us getting them in all four colors while they’re up to 50% off.
The fun doesn’t have to end here. After reading the newsletter, head over to our games page. Games refresh with new challenges every day at 6 a.m. from crossword puzzle to Sudoku to themed word search.
Do you say “kye-oat,” or “kye-oat-ee”? Growing up in South Dakota, it was always the former (shout out to the University of South Dakota, go Yotes!) — this Buzzfeed dialect quiz claims to be able to guess where you’re from based on other pronunciation-related prompts.
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