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Aug 29

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🎉 September Giveaways are Back🎉

Yep, you read that right—every. single. day. We’re giving away prizes, gift cards, and goodies from your favorite South Lake Union retailers starting Monday!

Pro tip: Turn on story notifications so you don’t miss out 👀

Tap the link in bio to get all the details.

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Aug 28

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Destination SLU: Summer in Full Color 🎨 ☀️ ✈️

From creative pop-ups to neighborhood adventures, we explored, created, and connected all summer long. Thanks for making South Lake Union the place to be!

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Aug 26

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From parks to patios, Destination SLU is a must-visit stop for pups and their people.

Spot some of our cutest explorers like @mochiko.the.samoyed and @ekkotheaussie making the most of their SLU adventures.

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Aug 23

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The countdown is on, one week left to submit your Destination SLU passports for a chance to win! ✈️

Stamps you can still get by August 29th:
@pikeplacepublicmarket Market Express
Made In SLU
@eatmtjoy
@mainstayprovisions
@momochakathmandu
@greatstateburger
@happylemonwa
@thaithanislu

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Aug 21

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Start Your Week with a Cherry on Top! 🍦🍌 🍒

Join us at Day 1 Playfield & Path to Yes Plaza Monday, August 25th at 3 PM for a sweet pick-me-up, banana splits served up fresh and free!

Only available while supplies last!

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Aug 19

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Chalk art murals are brightening up the steps at Day 1, Doppler, and Path to Yes plazas as part of #DestinationSLU. Created by local artist @glynn.rosenberg and @urbanartworks, these colorful murals are here through August 29 to add a little magic to your midday stroll.

📍Don’t miss these staircase masterpieces while they last!

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Aug 15

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Destination SLU: Your Last Stop for Summer Creativity 🎨

@gageacademy has been guiding our artistic journey all summer long—and we’ve got two final stops before the season wraps up!

📍 Nitro Plaza – Wednesday, August 20th | 4–6 PM
Free drop-in arts & crafts in the heart of SLU.

📍 The Deck – Thursday, August 21st | 12–1 PM
Free Paint & Sip with canvases and acrylics. Space is limited to 30 guests so arrive early!

Make these your next creative destination and explore the arts before summer’s over. 🖌️✨

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Aug 13

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Where in the world is Stanley the SLU Seagull? 🐦📬

Snap a photo of your decorated postcard before you send it—or share a pic from its destination—and tag us so we can follow Stanley’s adventures around the globe.

At The Center

SLU is the geographical center of Seattle