Home of the Seattle Thunderbirds hockey team!…read more If you like supporting local teams and need budget friendly entertainment this is something to check out. I've been to a couple games and they're just as fun as going to Climate Pledge Arena watching the Seattle Kraken. If you're coming from the west, the 167 underpasses at Meeker/Smith and James are decorated with blue and green lighting. We usually park at the James Street Park & Ride (free!) but there's lots of other free parking options around the area. They also have a store inside where you can buy merch. Never been to a concert here but because I have fam in the Renton and Kent school districts I've been to a couple high school graduations at Showare. Good venue to hold that kind of capacity.

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.

The whole event was amazing. So well done. Professionally done and fun. Be prepared to be scared!…read more Just had a blast. Go!!!

This was my first time ever to experience a haunted farm corn maze! The wait was almost an hour…read morebut it was fine. Luckily there was no rain when we went and the spooky costumed actors were keeping everyone entertained while waiting. There was so many different themes and a lot of effort put into it. I enjoyed my visit there and all the spooky costumed actors/actresses are great! Before you enter the haunted woods there's many other things to do as well or you can enjoy it afterwards.

Oh My Goodness!! I cannot say enough about this place!…read moreFrom the first time I "enquired" about this business they were PROMPT, not pushy. Persistent but not pushy. Thorough without being annoying. A+ on info and reaching out to answer your questions and encourage you to "try on" a class before you commit. I was new to the area and thought it might be a fun way to establish a routine. As an adult with grown children I wouldn't have thought the dance studio that was a family kind of thing would have been a place for me to thrive as an adult. I'm not competitive and wanted a reason to exercise. I've found a family type of environment, a fun way to exercise with out the pressure to be more than you are (or want to be)... the folks that work here are professionals that welcome any level, positive and encouraging. At 55 I'm having the best time! Thank you SSD!

If you are looking for a dance studio with a positive learning environment, South Sound Dance is my…read morego-to studio recommendation. Experienced and knowledgeable staff offer a wide variety of dance classes for all ages and levels. As a mature (and I mean mature) adult with two left feet and zero prior dance experience, I moved out of my comfort zone and purchased pair of ballet shoes. No tutu yet but I am enjoying the exercise and comradery I found at South Sound Dance. Each class is an enjoyable learning experience.

Maris Farms is so much more than a pumpkin patch or somewhere you visit once a year. After years of…read morecoming here with my family--and now getting the opportunity to see it from behind the scenes--I have an even greater appreciation for what they've built. Maris Farms Throughout the Year Maris Farms creates some wonderful experiences for families throughout the year. Their spring events, including Springtime Babies and all the baby animals, are fantastic for kids. But obviously, the highlight is the Fall Festival. There is so much to do: games, apple blasters, obstacle courses, slides, animals, and activities throughout the farm. There truly is something for every age group, and you can easily spend hours here. And the food is legitimately good--not just "good for an event." The burgers are great, the lemonade is fantastic, and the street corn is easily one of my favorites every year. Then the sun goes down, and Maris Farms becomes an entirely different experience. The Haunted Woods I've gone through the Haunted Woods with my daughter for five years, and it has become one of our favorite traditions. I've experienced plenty of haunted attractions, and I genuinely believe Maris Farms has one of the best haunts in the greater Puget Sound area. The sets, lighting, fog, animatronics, sound, and especially the way the entire haunt flows are incredibly well done. Every year they change things just enough that there's always something new waiting for you. But what really makes this haunt special are the actors. These people absolutely love what they do. From the first guests coming through around 8:00 until the final groups well after 10:30, they are ALL IN. They're performing, interacting, reading people's reactions, staying in character, and finding creative ways to scare you. Whether you're the first group through or the last, they want you to have an incredible experience. You can tell this isn't simply an attraction to the people running it. Haunting is a passion for them, and they're exceptionally good at their craft. Behind the Scenes This year, for the first time, I joined the Haunted Woods team in a security/safety role, which gave me an opportunity to see everything from the other side. It honestly affirmed everything I already believed about this place. The actors are every bit as energetic and passionate behind the scenes, and there are some genuinely great people working here. But I especially want to recognize the unsung heroes who build, maintain, and operate the sets. These guys are incredible. They're there long before guests arrive--building, repairing, adjusting corn and set pieces, testing lights, fog machines and animatronics, and making sure hundreds of little details are working correctly. When something breaks during the haunt, they're there fixing it. And after the last guests leave, when everyone is exhausted and ready to go home, they're still there. They walk the entire haunt again, checking everything and making sure it's ready to do all over again. Most guests will never see that work or know the names of the people doing it, but they deserve a tremendous amount of credit. Five Stars--From Both Sides of the Haunt After five years experiencing the Haunted Woods as a customer with my daughter, I already loved this place. Getting to see the actors, builders, designers, technicians, safety staff, and everyone else behind it has given me an entirely new appreciation for just how much work goes into creating this experience. Whether you're bringing the kids during the day for the Fall Festival, grabbing some street corn and lemonade, launching apples and hitting the slides, or coming after dark because you want somebody hiding in a cornfield to scare the living daylights out of you, Maris Farms is absolutely worth experiencing. To everyone behind the scenes who makes this place what it is: you guys do an incredible job. Five stars, without hesitation. My daughter and I will absolutely keep coming back.

Staff is all super friendly, the farm is very well organized and I can tell there is a lot of…read morethought into making the farm family friendly for ALL ages, whether infants, child, teens or adults. There are plenty of benches too for older family members who might need a rest. Plenty of photo spots for teens or family photos. We brought our 11 month old for photos with the sunflowers and while our baby hates the heat and didn't want to cooperate for the photos, we are sure she will absolutely love this place as she grows up as there are so many activities for many age ranges. The most interesting section for our baby was the animal area as she hasn't seen any of those animals in person. We also played a few ball throwing games between my husband and I and picked sunflowers that lasted more than a week after our visit. I definitely plan to make this spot a family tradition for years to come!

Our daughter has been dancing with Johansen's for 2 years now. She has felt welcomed by staff and…read moreother dancers and has found a passion for dance. I find the studio to always be body positive which is important to us. My daughter wants to be challenged and she finds that here and in the same note dancers who enjoy participating for fun are welcomed as well. My favorite part of the studio is the intergenerational classes. One of our daughter's classmates this year is in her 70's and the kindness and encouragement she has shown our daughter has been such a gift in her life. We are grateful for this studio and their impact on our daughter's life.

I love this studio with my whole heart and think anyone who is interested in taking dance classes…read moreshould come here. This year will be my 5th year dancing at Johansen, and the staff have always been so friendly and kind. The studio truly does their best to make everyone feel accepted, and they have some of the most talented dancers I've ever seen. Not to mention Johansen has won the title of Best of South Sound 2 years in a row.

My cousins took me here for my Birthday present last night. It was awesome!! Pirates puzzles and…read moreclues were fun and interesting. Ilike to come back for the other themes in the tuture

This is my third Escape Hour room I've done (the first at this location), and they knock it out of…read morethe park each and every time. Our group of 5 completed Siren's Cove and had a total blast. From the set design, puzzle design, storytelling, lighting, sound, atmosphere, creativity - everything was top notch. All of us were engaged from start to finish, so many puzzles require you to think outside of the box while still making complete sense. By far my favorite escape room I've ever done. This one will be hard to top. That being said, I can't really say the mystery merch add-ons are worth the price. They seem better suited for younger folks, so be aware if you plan on ordering one. Jada was a wonderful game master, she was very welcoming and did a great job explaining escape room basics to some of the first-timers in our group. We'll be back!

The staff made it work for us and went the extra mile. 10 thumbs up. (Sorry, I'm all thumbs)read more

As a wedding and event vendor, I love seeing Shutterbus at our events! The design is so fun and…read moreunique and that cute bus makes any event 10x cooler. They also have unique props that are really fun to interact with (not just paper glasses and hats on wooden sticks). My company has worked with Garrett a number of times and always has a great experience. We especially love recommending them to our venue guests at The Hall at Fauntleroy because the vintage bus parked in our outdoor courtyard makes for a great photo op!

Freedom boat club in Olympia is a great hassle free location. The staff is top…read morenotch. I would definitely recommend using the Port Orchard and Olympia locations. We will review Tacoma after we go there tomorrow, our first time out of there was not the best experience but we wanted to give it a second and maybe third try before giving them a review.