Went here years ago when it first opened. Back years later for my first concert of the year at…read moreShoWare Center. Honestly not the best venue for a concert. Their sound system was awful. Fun concert but could barely hear the artist. Still prefer Seattle's venues. Staff was great. Drinks were overpriced.

Great hockey & concert venue, with excellent concession and event staff, marred by some truly…read moreatrocious, smug, rude, condescending and callous management. Before delving into all that, though, I will summarize some of its best features: * Free parking (in the east lot only, however) * Wonderful security, concession, and event staff (minus one manager in particular) * Spacious venue, with great sight lines, even from the floor Now, on to the problem: Myself, my wife, and another 20-or-so attendees had VIP Meet & Greet tickets to meet one of the bands in the lineup for our event, to which we were invited into the venue early to hang out with them, take pictures, etc. Although our band was not the headliner, we were told by event staff that, once our session was done, we'd have to head back outside. However, we were explicitly told to line up behind the VIP line for the headliner, and once their session was one, we'd ALL be allowed entry into the venue early, partially to avoid the 90+ degree heat and direct sunlight hitting the glass and reflective mirrors on the sunny-side of the building, where our lines were told to assemble. We confirmed this multiple times with the gentleman, who was friendly, warm, helpful and welcoming. Once we were back outside, things took a turn south, as the Events Manager, the aforementioned smug, rude, condescending and callous mentioned above, decided otherwise, and subjected nearly two dozen people to several hours of sun exposure, simply due to her being on some sort of power trip. Multiple people in our group would end up suffering from heat-related health issues, including two diabetics. Thankfully, some of the caring concession staff inside, noticing our plight, offered some free cold beverages to help alleviate their suffering. Despite being informed of what the previous gentleman had said, as well as the condition of the people suffering in the heat, the Events Manager continued to be smug and dismissive, her response always distilling down to basically "because I said so". Her final excuse was that our tickets simply could not be scanned for entry prior to a certain time, which is true to a point. However, as one of the people in our group worked for Ticketmaster, and informed her, and everyone present, that this is adjustable by the venue AND Ticketmaster, she ran out of excuses. Once we were finally inside, things were great, once people had recovered from the heat. However, this Events Manager put people's live in danger for no reason other than exerting her power, and that is in excusable. A complaint is being filed with the BBB by multiple people in our group, as well as formal complains with the venue's ownership and upper management. At the VERY least, in the future, ShoWare Center needs to inform their management that extended queues for summer events MUST be moved to the shaded side of the building, and when people start to suffer legitimate risks to their health, then it's time to take action...or be the subject of legal action taken against them.

High School Football Jamboree 2023 Here for the High School…read moreJamboree before school starts. Lincoln, Bethel, Puyallup & Kennedy Catholic. Nice stadium, but parking sucks.

I was in the bathroom with food poisoning at a football game. Tooting and pooting away. Blowing it…read moreup. Seven different people laughed as my bum decided to become vocal. A small child told her mother that it was stinky. I was very embarrassed. But, the stall door gaps were small enough so it was really hard to see through. Concealing my identity. I tooted anonymously. 10/10 bathrooms, good for explosive poopies.

Good venue. My son's middle school track team goes there to race other teams. The venue was good…read moreand the concession stand were perfectly fine. overall the place was clean and nice I recommend this place.

Hands down the best sports facility that is not for the professionals in the PNW that I have been…read moreto. My son goes to various of sports facilities all through the area and this place is bar none the favorite of them all for me. The track is perfect, the astroturf is done correctly. i can not complain and even though it's about 12-14 miles away it's worth the drive that is for sure!

So sorry to hear the track has financial challenges I hope it can work out with the property…read moreowners. It's a great afternoon out with the family and the relaxing pace of horse wagering. It's especially great on clear days when Mount Rainier makes a spectacular backdrop to the races. It really could be a regional asset again if the finances can be strengthened. I was pleased to see at least another meet is on for 2026. It's unique entertainment in the PNW. My family all are rooting for Emerald to remain a valued community asset for many generations to come.

Emerald Downs is always a fun way to spend the day. We try to make it down to the track each visit…read more This time we visited on Italian day which included live music and specialty drinks/ food. I really like that you can go down to track level and stand right on the fence at the finish line. I would suggest getting there a little early to grab a table. Once you have your stuff on it we have not had any issues with people trying to take it or steal our stuff when leaving. Also check out Parker's Picks usually pretty good information.

This is a great sporting complex that's in a great location. For the most part, the reason to come…read morehere is for the baseball fields and perhaps use one of the shelter areas to have your little tailgate parties before the big game! This place is also a good launch point for walking as there are several directions to go on the Green and Valley Loop trails. If you know where to look you might even get a glance at the resident eagles and their chicks!!

Best experience of my life. Simply inspiring. I pooped myself when I saw it. I will never view…read morethis world the same ever again. A place of pilgrimage. Truly brilliant. BLOODY WONDERFUL! 10/10 would drew again.

Depends on what you're at the Dome for, but we have been to many events from RV shows to concert to…read morePBR and it has always been a fun time. This recent time we went to Holo Holo, and the only complaint was that the food inside was not the best. I ordered a cheeseburger and fries and it just wasn't great. I did like that we had in and out privileges so we ate at a food truck. The location and venue were clean and nice, music was great, and there weren't many long lines so it was quick to get food, and merch.

I can't believe I have never been here prior to my recent visit for the Ado Hibana tour…read more I thought the venue was just okay. It obviously is much older than the stadiums / arenas in Seattle. It kinda felt like I was in a big gym. Our seats weren't that great or expensive but we had a great view of the stage and we did not feel like we were that far away. Seats were fairly comfortable too. The parking situation is a bit of a mess and it's a horrible place to drive to and back. There is no easy way to get there. You will be dealing with horrible traffic and there will be lots of constructions going on in the summer time. If my favorite artists decide to perform here in the future, I would not hesitate to come back but Tacoma dome is definitely not my favorite venue for events.

A decent multi-purpose arena. Came here with friends for a comedy show and thoroughly enjoyed the…read moreevent. This arena is the home of the Everett Silvertips and hosts various concerts, events, trade shows,etc. The main floor converts into an ice rink. There's also a conference center complete with meeting rooms and large ballroom. Arena seating comfort is and the forward facing angle allows for a clear view of the main floor or stage. There are some concession stands serving hotdogs, popcorn, nachos, pizza, and drinks. They even have beer and cider. Pricing is on the higher end, which is expected. The arena is located in downtown Everett. Parking is available via Snohomish County Parking Garage, Republic Parking, Everpark Parking Garage, or street level.

Went and saw Brad Paisley and had a fantastic time and yeah the music was great but I really…read moreenjoyed the general size and layout of the venue. The lighting and display effects were so much fun. I've been to a number of smaller and larger venues and either the inside is confusing or the area around it is insanely busy and hard to park at due to where the building is. There are plenty of restaurants and a few really fun looking bars nearby but it's really worth trying some local spots away from the arena - we found a really nice pupusaria that was well worth our time and clearly a local favorite.

In my opinion, Rainier Speedway is the finest small dirt track in the NW. Exciting competition in…read moreall classes, easy to roam the pits and meet riders, great food & drinks, friendly club members. I suggest a stadium seat or soft pad, ear protection and a jacket. ENJOY!

Saturday Night Short Track Dirt Oval racing with Motorcycles, Quads and the new class of Outlaw…read moreCage Karts (From 5hp karts for the kids to 500cc powered motors for the adults with a cage body and wing to keep the kart planted on the ground for fast cornering). Upcoming Races for 2010 Summer Season - July 17th August 15th(WCS) August 21st September 18th (Big Pro Money Race)