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Celebrate SLU 2022

It’s time to recognize some top businesses and organization in South Lake Union.

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January 6, 2023

Coming Soon: Lake Union Piers

The area formerly known as Chandler’s Cove is growing into something special.

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Jul 26

Mark your calendars for the South Lake Union Block Party on August 9th 🗓️

Enjoy performances by Northwest artists, a beer and cocktail garden, local food trucks, and a community fair to connect with local businesses and organizations. Free and open to all at Denny Park from 11 am to 10 pm. Bring your friends and neighbors to celebrate our vibrant community! 🎶🍻

Jul 26

Swing by the SLU-themed mini golf course on Nitro Plaza to show off your putt-putt skills! ⛳

Plus, gather your friends for daily games of Giant Connect 4, Life-Sized Chess, Cornhole, and Jenga at Day 1 Playfield, Obidos, and Van Vorst Plaza. 🎉 Don’t forget, the Summer Olympics kick off today—let the games begin! 🏅

#SummerInSLU #SummerInSLUGameOn #SouthLakeUnion

Jul 23

Help us welcome the latest Amazon Understory Artists in Residence, @smitherart and @elise.wulff, by visiting them underneath the @seattlespheres now through October 5th!

Contribute to their collaborative, upcycled tree sculpture by creating your own foliage out of cardboard and paint. 🍂 🎨 Your contributions will be added to the tree and photographed for inclusion in a dynamic mixed-media component of the sculpture.

Understory Hours: Tues. - Sat. | 10am-6pm
John Smither On-site: Thurs., Fri., & most Sat. | 1pm-5pm
Elise Wulff On-site: Wed. & Thurs. | 3pm-6pm

Curated by: @ninedotarts

Jul 22

Experience the SLU Saturday Market every Saturday from 11 am to 4 pm next to Denny Park! Explore local vendors, delicious food, and unique finds.

Don't forget to mark your calendar for the Bite of SLU pop-up this weekend for extra tasty treats! 🌟🥖

Jul 18

The @PikePlacePublicMarket: South Lake Union Farmers Market is in full swing every Thursday on Van Vorst Plaza from 10 am to 2 pm! Fresh produce, local goodies, and more await. 🍓🥕

Jul 17

The stairs at Day 1 Playfield and Van Vorst Plaza are now adorned with stunning chalk art by @urbanartworks! 🎨✨

Come check out these vibrant masterpieces and snap some pics.

Jul 16

Today we’re launching the summer of games with the Summer in SLU: Game On! kickoff event at the Day 1 Playfield from 4 pm to 6 pm.

Expect free ice cream, balloon animals, big games, a photo booth, and more! Plus, it’s an open invitation—everyone’s welcome to join in on the fun! 🥇

📷: @saskia_potter

Jul 15

Don’t mind us, just dreaming of brunch at @momiji.slu. 😋 💭

Enjoy Momiji’s fresh new brunch menu Saturday and Sunday from 11 to 2, right here in #SouthLakeUnion!

#Momiji #SeattleBrunch #SeattleFoodie #BrunchSpot

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SLU is the geographical center of Seattle