Nice short stroll, enough time to catch up with friends at the Ivars Bar first then walk around on…read morea non-rainy night!

Definitely a fun little Winter event located in Renton. It's fun & free so it's best to get here…read morereally early, ideally a bit before the lights officially turn on, or much later. Each year I tend to go around 8ish on a week night - school nights in particular. It's plenty of time to walk around and see things, but it's late enough that most of the littles have already made their way home. This place is right on Lake Washington and you can sure bet that it gets ***cold*** That's kinda part of the fun though, right? One of the best things about this event is the location -- in the park there's a few places for dinner or you can get a bit fancier and hop on over to The Landing for a bunch of other options! It's not super amazing; pretty small, actually. BUT if you're local it's a fun event to enjoy a few times during to Winter!

As much as I'd love to keep this place all to ourselves... I just can't…read more If you're looking for something fun to do with your kids this summer, you HAVE to check out Briscot Farms in Kent. We stumbled across it recently, and it was honestly one of the best random adventures we've had in a long time. We were back within 2 days with the rest of the fam to keep the fun in the sun going. I couldn't believe how much there was to do for the price! If you arrive before noon, it's just $5 for a day pass ($10 after noon), and the kids can easily spend hours there. Animals to pet (both in enclosures and free roaming!) Berry picking (bring a bucket!) Nature trail Multiple play areas Bounce house Water features to cool off in What really made it special, though, was the owner. She is one of the kindest people we've met. She even keeps clean swimsuits and towels in the shop that families can borrow for free if their little ones unexpectedly want to play in the water. You can tell this place is run with so much heart, and I truly hope they get the recognition and support they deserve. If you're looking for an affordable summer adventure, this is it. We had an absolute blast, and we'll definitely be back! Bonus!- We used the berries we picked to make some homemade jam when we got home. Thank you again!

Had a perfect day celebrating our child's 5th birthday at Briscot Farms. We had 51 total attendees…read moreranging in age from toddlers to grandparents and EVERYONE gushed about what a neat and fun venue this was. Everything was clean and well kept, we were provided with a semi-private area with plenty of tables and chairs. The staff was always available, super helpful and so kind. The party package was simple to book and I was pleased with the cost involved was just paying admission for my guests - no hidden fees, very happy with all aspects of holding our event here.

Giving this 5 stars just for the price! $16/pp on the weekend. Stay and play as long as you want!…read moreLots of classic games from soooo long ago. What a blast from the past! They have hand sanitizer all over the place which I greatly appreciated! There are chairs and benches and stools so if you get tired, sit and continue to play! Parking can be a bit of a pain. We parked up top off the one way road and there are stairs behind a business next door that is a quick walk to the front of the arcade. There's about 3 parking spots in front of the store on the street. There's selfie ring is so much fun! Good for adults and kids.

We were cruising through Oregon and Washington with our dog in the van. The Pacific Northwest has…read moremany establishments that offer pinball with machines that work well. Waterland Arcade is one of them. Certainly not the largest venue and they have quite a mix of video arcade games as well. Everything that I played on worked as expected. Not every arcade can make that claim. What was really cool besides the games were the people who worked there. Friendly, laid-back and willing to answer questions. My wife didn't but sat outside the building at a table and chair with the dog. We were meeting friends for dinner somewhat nearby, so I had a couple of hours to work out some energy. I had originally intended to spend some time in Hillsboro, Oregon at a major arcade but failed to note that they were closed on Tuesdays and Wednesdays, so I wasn't able to get my fix in. The admission fee is a quite reasonable $16 per person age 14 and over. I am a first responder and appreciated the 10% discount on admission and drinks. Military members, Nurses and Teachers also receive the same discount. They claim to offer over 40 ice cold craft beers and ciders, but I was happy with my Diet Coke.

Snowflake Lane in Bellevue is a magical holiday experience, especially for families with kids. The…read morelights, music, dancers, drummers, and falling "snow" create a really festive atmosphere, and the fact that it's free makes it even better. Kids love the candy and characters, and it truly feels like a special holiday tradition. That said, it does get very crowded, especially on weekends, and you'll want to arrive early to get a good viewing spot. Traffic and parking can be a bit hectic around showtime, and it can get cold standing outside, so dress warmly. Overall, it's a fun and memorable holiday event that's worth seeing at least once -- and even better if you go on a weekday and plan ahead.

Beautiful, fun and never gets old! We've been going for the past 10 years and look forward to it…read moreeach year! Weekdays are less busy. Avoid opening night as it gets super busy. Go early so you can save a spot where you can see the parade. If you have children, try getting a spot in the front row so they can interact with the characters! Highly recommend this annual event!

My first wine walk ever and it was so much fun! Old Bellevue is south of the Bellevue Downtown…read morePark. Fifteen businesses running along Main Street hosted twenty wineries. It is a great event that supports the local merchants and community. The walk ran from 5 PM to 8 PM. VIP tickets were $45 and granted an hour of early access starting at 4 PM plus small bites at four of the host venues. General admission tickets were $30 if purchased in advance and $40 at the door, although tickets were already sold out on the day of. Admission included twelve wine tasting tickets. Extra tickets could be purchased at $5 for an additional three. Registration was located at two places: 520 Bar & Grill and Zenrock Fitness. A plastic souvenir GoVino wine glass was given to use for the tasting. I had a VIP ticket and also received a wine carrier tote bag. Purchases could be dropped off at the Bottle Valet at 520 Bar & Grill. Wine bottles were sold tax free and had a $5 discount if two or more bottles were bought from the same winery. Bottles ranged from $10 to $60. Since snacks catered for VIP ticket holders only lasted the first hour, we tackled those places first. Even if not a VIP, a good number of the vendors provided offerings, such as charcuterie boards or chocolate, to pair with the wine. A few handed coupons or swag as well to promote their business. The VIP hosts were Zenrock Fitness, Bar Moore & Realogics Sotheby's, Whisk, and 520 Bar & Grill. Whisk was by far the best as it is a venue for cooking classes, followed by Bar Moore. As for the meet and greet with winemakers, it was quite the experience to learn and taste all sorts of wines I had never heard of before. We ended up visiting every place and trying all of the wineries. I am no wine connoisseur, but I could still distinguish the quality and taste of the wine. Structure Winery won as both of our favorites. Twelve tasting tickets for each of us was ample and we were there for three hours. Downtown Bellevue has street parking along with nearby public parking lots by the park. The area surrounding Main Street offers many various restaurants and retailers. The city has free Wi-Fi.

Such a fun little hangout!! Really cool collection of both vintage and new games, and the bartender…read moregave amazing service. Love that they offer CBD drinks!

This was a fun place to escape from reality and a true blast from the past. It truly felt like we…read morewere back in an original arcade many years ago. I originally thought this was a place meant to look like an old arcade based on reviews and pictures but this is truly an old arcade. Everything from the smells, carpet, machines, and vibe brings you back to the peak arcade days. There are a couple newer machines like Minecraft and 4 person PacMan but the majority of the machines are classics. They have multiple coin machines to exchange cash for coins and it seemed like games were between 25-75 cents each credit. We didn't try any of the food or drinks so I can't comment on that but there were other people enjoying that. They had signs on the front door that kids are allowed until a specific time as well.

I wish there was a little bit more covered seating for the non-reserved seats - but them's the…read morebreaks. The price is right for general admission, very inexpensive, with free parking - or very reasonably priced preferred parking. There is a shuttle from the free parking if you don't want to walk as it is a bit of a hike. We have been here twice. Once for the relay races (which are coming up again in about a month); and this time for the bulldog races (hilarious and adorable). There are multiple spots to get a drink or food. There is also a merch stand, bathrooms, and of course, betting options for those betting. You can easily view the winner's circle and the live trumpeteer.

A great place to spend the day. However, the deli on the 5th floor is a joke. The employees are…read morenot organized and lack customer service training.

I love doing Haunted walks and this was amazing!!!! Multiple different themed haunts, got me…read moremultiple times. Bestie and I had a blast. Will return!!!

A spooky experience great for a girls night or a couples date night experience. It's obvious how…read moremuch thought and care has been put into making this haunted forest as spooky and fun as possible. You won't be disappointed. A big thank you to Kaethe for also being a huge supporter of the community and supporting local youth soccer programs to provide new equipment and uniforms. The Haunted Forest of Maple Valley is a small business that goes the extra mile for their community and deserves all our support. Check them out for a scary fun time!