WE ARE THE CHAMPIONS!!!!!!…read more Best organization in all of sports from ownership down to the fans! So proud to see my team back on top! I think we have a dynasty in the making!!! #GoHawks

We are a Seahawks family. We absolutely love them, like everyone else from Seattle. My husband, an…read moreadult in his late 30s constantly wears Seahawks jerseys, at all times of the year. You find us at games when we can get tickets. My inlaws are crazy fans, like live for the 'hawks. They have a room dedicated to them which my husband wants to do at our house now. I say no, we need that room. We're still working on that one, lol. Go 'hawks!!

By far, "the greatest setting in college football"! Wear your purple and come early to tailgate or…read morehop a boat to sailgate . Inside the stadium, you'll find classic stadium eats, conveniently located beverage and snack kiosks and a plethora of husky merch purchase options . The main store is on the first floor of the main concourse and there's a number of gear kiosks along the way! Cashless stadium so plan accordingly.

Great college stadium with stunning views of the lake. This stadium is known for its high decibel…read morecrowd noise. This is due to the design of the roof effectively trapping the noise. This stadium features a U-shaped design and located right on the shores of Lake Washington. We've attended numerous Husky games have always had a great time. Staff members are cheerful and friendly. Concession stand prices are astronomical, which is to be expected. They do have a solid selection beverages and food. Tailgating and sailgating are time honored tradition at Husky stadium given the promixity to Lake Washington. Getting to the games is now easier with the light rail stop directly outside the stadium. Both Metro and Sound Transit have bus routes near the stadium. The most common strategy is to drive and park near or on University Avenue and walk through the UW campus. This stadium is convenient and a ton of fun.

One of the best settings for a sporting event in the nation…read more The proximity to the city definitely can be a downside if you're thinking about traffic, but I've had even worst traffic experiences at stadiums that were out in the boonies too. So that's probably hard to do for any stadiums anywhere. What's remarkable is the food and the liveliness it has during event days. Inside the stadium, of course, but even the outside and heck, the entire mile of a walk to the stadium itself is just energized with people hanging out and grabbing food. It cannot be understated how well the environment is out here. Of course, the stadium itself is a state of the art facility and probably one of the loudest acoustically. I think I heard it was specifically engineered for that? Don't quote me on that but it really does get loud out there, and I love it. Biased as I am, having lived here my entire life, this place is arguably the best setting in the world in my heart.

For a big stadium pop/folk show like Ed Sheeran's LOOP Tour, built on looping, live layering, and…read morehuge sing-alongs, Lumen Field delivered the goods. Scale, energy, and that classic Pacific Northwest night under the arches. When the crowd is locked in and the songs are big enough to fill the place, it really shines. That said, the acoustics aren't great for quieter or more nuanced moments (stadium echo is real here), and getting in and out can be a pain, especially by transit. The light-rail mess after this show didn't help. If you care more about atmosphere and hits than perfect sound, you'll leave happy. If you're sensitive to echo or prefer intimate acoustics, maybe stick to smaller venues. Sheeran keeps coming back for a reason though--this place works for his style of stadium intimacy, even if it's not a sonic paradise.

Ok I prefer the Sonics mascot, however Howard Shultz sold the team. So now I celebrate the powers…read moreof the moose. That furry creature is loved by M's fans. Why I have no idea but they do.

The Mariner Moose is a Seattle sports icon who was born in my home town of Ferndale, Washington…read more His origin story consists of a state wide contest where elementary school children were asked to come up with a Mariner mascot. A student from Central Elementary School came up with the idea of a moose which, at the time, was odd because the state isn't known for moose at all. Of course, that ended up being the right choice as the Mariner Moose has been a beloved costumed celebrity for decades and I can't imagine him not being a part of the team. It's always fun to see him dancing on the dugout, kicking it with the kids, or cracking people up in crazy costumes. Next time you go to a game, give the Moose a high five and let him know how much we appreciate what he has meant to Mariners fans around the world.

Certain traditions never get old for me…read more The Seafair Pirates have been landing on Beach's in West Seattle for 75 years. I'm aware of one thing, when this swashbuckling motley crew arrives on the shores of Alki Beach with cannons booming , guns blazing and the blade of a sword dragging on the ground it means one thing, SEAFAIR has begun in the Pacific Northwest . Seafair's annual Pirate landing on celebrates a generational folklore of a men dressed as pirates, yet it's more about the tradition many for community's in Seattle. It's a celebration and the landing is an annual official kick off to summer activity's in Seattle. Once the pirates have raided the beach's the gentleman jump on the "MOBY DICK" a motorized "Spanish galleon" and head to Benbow Inn for rum potions. Once the party has kicked into gear and over the next 30 days you will see them at every parade and community pillaging events around town... You must do the landing at least one time in your life or you will walk the plank.

A local tradition since 1949, the Pirates' arrival draws thousands of fans. Parking in the area is…read moreextremely limited, so if you can, go by bus or water taxi. If you must drive, allow plenty of time to find a place to park. There are unfortunately not a lot of bike racks in the area, so biking in may not be a great option. Due to the unpredictability of the tides, the Seafair Pirates cannot predict exactly what time they'll land. However, they normally arrive around 1:30 p.m. COME ON FOLKS, PIRATES ARE LANDING ON THE SHORE BEFORE YOUR VERY EYES! PIRATES! PIRATES! RUN FOR YOUR LIVES, SHIT YOUR PANTS, DO SOMETHING, ANYTHING AT ALL!!!! As they walked up the shore, the motley crew with thick arms raised their swords and axes, some tossing souvenir Seafair coins for onlookers. "Arrgh!" one pirate yelled. "Who wants to lose a leg today?" Though the landing itself is over, the party is not - it's on until 5 pm. Live music started at 11am. Overall, the pirates were enjoyable!

Came here to catch a Mariners game while in town. Located in SoDo, it's one of the few MLB…read moreballparks that has a retractable roof (bye bye rain delay) and easily accessible via public transportation. The Ichiro influence runs deep here, so beyond the usual ballpark food, you can also find Sapporo beer, poke and katsu bowls. The souvenir trident cup is also a fun touch!

Went to my first Mariners game ever and had an epic experience! It was kids appreciation day at the…read moreballpark so they really rolled out all the stops for the kids... free Mario themed jersey giveaway, Mariners pennants, and prizes. They even let kids stay after the game to run the bases afterwards. They definitely have fans at the heart of everything they do. The stadium itself is beautiful with sweeping views of downtown Seattle from multiple areas and Elliott Bay from the top deck. There are tons of retail spaces and a multiple of food options. Some are familiar brands - Salt and straw, Moto pizza and Ivars as examples - and others are more generic. Many of the seats are under cover in case of inclement weather but others are not (the outfield looked almost entirely exposed). The scoreboards are large and easy to read. The music between plays and innings was lively! And the fans were happy and loyal. People were considerate of one another and everyone seemed to be having a good time. I can't wait to go back for another game! Highly recommended for an amazing urban sports experience in a wonderful city. Go Mariners!

I attended this event on Saturday, Feb. 24, 2018 at the Bell Harbor International Conference…read moreCenter, on 2211 Alaskan Way, Seattle. I heard so much great things about this event and I was asked by my friends to join this year. This was my first time and there was really nothing memorable other than standing out in the cold with my $85+tax ticket and then to find out that the place is jam-packed with people like Black Friday Walmart once you make your way inside. I am not sure how people can drink (alcoholic beverages) and carry around fancy restaurant catered food through multiple floors and thousands of people. The whole experience reminded me of a being in a club, actually worse. Coat check was free and that was the only good part. There were two volunteers, an elder lady and a young gentleman from Northwest Harvest and they were very kind and efficient. The venue itself made it extremely difficult to navigate through different food /spirits /wine tables. I heard many people (whom I assume attended previous events) complaining that "this is F***ed up. They shortened the time (from 1-5pm to 2-5pm for general admission and raised the price; and VIP admission is from 1-5pm with $110 price tag per ticket); and they really need to bring this back to Seattle Exhibition Center (where everything was on one large floor, not divided into 3 different areas / 2 different floors).!!" As for the wine and food "experience" nothing stood out. I did not even see Chateau St. Michelle or Columbia Winery. Probably explains a lot when those big name vendors didnt bother signing up this year. Most of wineries featured were young wineries that I had absolutely no interest in trying. I did enjoy DeLille Cellars and Corliss; and 4 wineries that made out to Seattle from Oregon (Lange and Duck Pond to name a couple). There is no way you could enjoy all the wine and food they offer in 3 hours when it takes 30-minutes to get in and they start quickly clearing everything around 4:40pm. So you basically have 2:30-4:30 to fight your way through the crowd and dont even really get to chat with wineries about how their wine is barrelled or aged. This is not the experience I was looking for and I actually enjoyed the cheaper event I went a year ago at the McCaw Hall. I dont need fancy food if I can barely get any tasting of wines which is what I really came for. Oh here are photos I took of Top Pot doughnuts table; and two bottles of Wine I enjoyed.

This review is for POP! Seafood 2017 only. I was actually very excited about it and it was kind of…read morea let down. There were more wines/champagnes than food. I am a seafood lover, but not necessarily very comfortable in the raw seafood territory. Most of the stalls had types of poke and lots and lots of raw oysters. I think I was expecting more of crabs/lobsters which I did not see. It's definitely a fun event. It has a cocktail party ambience and dress code. Make sure you carry your printed pass and Id. They have a coat checkin at the entrance. If you like raw oysters you would love it. But I would still argue it's not worth $85 per person. There is only so much alcohol I can take to get buzzed yet stay in my feel good zone. Grand tasting would better suit my taste buds. For next time!

Checked this place out with my girls ages 2.5 and 5 years old. They had a blast! Bigger kids get a…read morelittle rowdy, but easily handled with a simple verbal reminder "watch out big kids, there's a little playing too". It is as loud as you would expect an indoor. If the noise bothers, make sure you bring your headphones. Basically, is a place for kids to have fun. If you judge it by that it is nothing but a fantastic events. This is one of the fun things to do with the family. Great fun, Great weather!!! Gotta love the WHIRLIGIG! My recommendation, catch the light rail/bus to Westlake and walk to Westlake Center's monorail platform on the third floor.  Ride the monorail over to Seattle Center - Center House is right next to the exit for the monorail! Whirligig is open daily 11am-6pm!  Cost: $8: All Day Main Floor Pass $4.50: All Day Toddler Zone Pass $1.50: Single Ride Ticket FREE on Thursdays!

Whirligig is a yearly celebration of all that is inflatable. Basically, you bring your kids here,…read morepurchase tickets or a wristband, then send them on their way. Often, screaming, laughing, crying, or any combination of the three can be heard from the little ones. TIP #1 - Come during the week before Spring Break (for Seattle Public Schools). It's always filled with kids but believe it or not, sometimes there are less kids. TIP #2 - Make enough time for your kids to run around and buy a wristband. Believe me, it will be the best $7.50 you will ever spend. The tickets only make sense if you are literally going to be there for only 15 minutes (which is rarely the case with kids). TIP #3 - Stay out of the way. Set up a spot where your child can find you and develop a safety protocol for all situations. Depending on when you are there, you will feel like you're on a NY subway, what with all the bumping, stepping, pushing and shoving. While my child is running and jumping around with friends, I am catching up with my friends or grabbing a bite to eat. The Armory has decent food now, but if you're trying to save a few bucks, you can bring your own food. Parking is always an issue around Seattle Center. Most street spots, if you find them are either metered or have 2 hour limits. TIP #4 - If you're going to eat at The Armory anyway, the food vendors will validate 2 hours parking in the Seattle Center garages. Remember, Whirligig typically runs for around 2 weeks or so. Make an event of it and plan a huge play date. Your kid will love it. The only downside is they won't let grownups ride (trust me, I've tried).