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Jul 11

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@gageacademy is bringing the creativity to Nitro Plaza this summer with free, drop-in arts & crafts sessions πŸŽ¨β˜€οΈ

πŸ—“οΈ: Wednesday 7/23, 8/6, and 8/20
⏰: 4–6 PM
πŸ“Nitro Plaza

These free pop-ups are the perfect way to unwind, get inspired, and make something fun in the middle of your week!

πŸ“· + πŸ–ŒοΈ: @xichen_art

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Jul 9

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Skip the trip downtown and catch Pike Place Market Express at Path to Yes Plaza every Thursday! πŸŒΈπŸ… Fresh flowers, local produce, and more β€” all from 10 AM to 2 PM, now through September 25.

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Jul 7

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Now boarding all passengers to South Lake Union. ✈️

Snap your way through #DestinationSLU with travel-themed photo ops now through August 29. From playful seating to artsy frames, these installations turn SLU plazas into summer-ready retreats β˜€οΈπŸ§³

πŸ“Find them at:
Day 1 Playfield
Nitro Plaza
re:Invent Plaza
Path to Yes Plaza

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Jul 4

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Happy Fourth of July β€οΈπŸ€πŸ’™

Celebrate with the @seafairfestival at Lake Union Parkβ€”happening today!

🎯 3–9 PM – Long Putt Challenge by @flatstickpubslu
🎨 3–10 PM – Interactive Seafair Coloring Wall
πŸ‡ΊπŸ‡Έ 3:30–5 PM – All-American Games
πŸ€ 3–7 PM – FREE Youth Basketball Skills Drop-in Clinic
🎧 6–10 PM – @meglados spinning live
πŸŽ‡ 10:20 PM – Fireworks Celebration over the lake!

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Jul 2

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Midweek plans? Sorted.

Bingo at The Deck is happening today from 12–1 PM! Join Head in the Clouds Trivia for an hour of fun, laughs, and prizes at 1091 Thomas St. It's free, it's weekly, and it's the perfect way to lunch break.

Block your calendars for every Wednesday through August 6th!

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Jul 1

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From July 1 to August 29, explore everything South Lake Union has to offer β€” art, music, games, markets, and more.

Whether you're visiting from out of town or rediscovering your neighborhood, Destination SLU invites you to celebrate summer with free events, creative installations, and community fun all season long.

🎨 Placemaking Installations
πŸ–οΈ Chalk Art Murals by @urbanartworks
🎲 Big Games
🎢 Summer Music Series
πŸ–ŒοΈ @GageAcademy Art Summer Pop-Up Series
🎨 Paint & Sip with Gage Academy of Art
πŸŽ‰ Bingo at The Deck
🧡 Made in SLU with @bouquet_seattle
🌸 @PikePlacePublicMarket Market Express
πŸ›οΈ @SLUSaturdayMarket

Visit the link in our bio for full details and come make the most of summer in SLU! Stay tuned for info on our SLU Passport Program. πŸ‘€

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Jun 27

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Looking for the perfect gift or a little retail therapy? Browse 65+ handmade and vintage vendors at the @slusaturdaymarket.

πŸ“ 6th Ave by @seattlespheres
πŸ—“οΈ Every Saturday
πŸ•š 11 AM – 4 PM

πŸ“·: @hoaduongphoto

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Jun 25

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All we need is SLU and you! But a few bubbles never hurt 😏

Don’t forget to join our weekly bubble parties at Day 1 Playfield.

🫧  Mon. through Thurs. | 4-5 pm
🫧  Fridays| 12-1 pm

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