The Burning Boat Festival is returning this New Year’s Eve, and organizers say it will again bring a lively mix of community, fire, and fundraising to the Des Moines waterfront. The event — hosted by the Des Moines/Normandy Park Rotary Club in partnership with the City of Des Moines — will be held Tuesday night, […]
SPONSORED: Aya Yoga Oasis will host an all levels New Year’s Day practice focused on intention setting, journaling and 108 sun salutations on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, according to information from the studio. The two hour event begins at 9:30 a.m. in the main studio and is led by instructor Carrie Johnson. According to the […]
The annual Polar Bear Plunge will return to Des Moines Beach Park on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, inviting community members to kick off the new year with a chilly dip in Puget Sound, local event organizers say. The free event, hosted by Destination Des Moines, is scheduled from 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. at the Beach Park Event Center (map below), where participants will bravely […]
Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026 New Years Day Alki Beach Polar Bear Swim We go into the water at 10:00 am sharp! (After the countdown from 10, 9, 8 . .) Bring good water shoes, warm clothes to change into, a towel and your hopes and dreams for 2026. Holding hands with your neighbors as you […]
The Normandy Park Community Club (aka “The Cove) will host its third annual Polar Bear Plunge on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, inviting residents to kick off the New Year with a cold water dip. The family-friendly event is scheduled for 11 a.m. (which means you can also plunge at Three Tree Point at Noon!) and […]
All are invited to celebrrrrate the New Year of 2026 at Noon on Thursday, Jan. 1, 2026, with a refreshing Polar Bear Plunge into the frigid waters of Puget Sound in Burien’s Three Tree Point neighborhood. Burien’s annual plunge will be held at the south beach in Three Tree Point (map below) at Noon – rain, floods, […]
St. Francis Scout Troop 375 and 8375 will host its annual Christmas tree recycling event on Saturday and Sunday, Jan. 3 and Jan. 4, 2026, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. at the Burien Eagles. The event will take place in the parking lot of Burien Eagles at 920 SW 150th Street (map below), and […]
Scouting America Troop #392 will host a Christmas tree recycling fundraiser in Normandy Park with drop off dates in late December and early January, according to an event flyer. The drop off site will be at John Knox Presbyterian Church in Normandy Park (map below) on: Saturday, Dec. 27, 2025, from 12 p.m. to 4 […]
From our friends at WABI Burien: New Year’s Walk-n-Talk to Launch 2026 Start the new year by strolling with others on the January 2026 Walk-n-Talk. On Sunday, January 4, we’ll meet at Burien Town Square Park to walk up and over to Mathison Park, Burien’s highest point, where we’ll walk the park’s pathway and grounds. WHEN: […]
Bloodworks Northwest will host a blood drive Monday, Jan. 5, 2026 at the Normandy Park City Council Chambers, offering South King County residents an opportunity to donate blood after the holidays. According to an event notice, the drive is scheduled from 9:30 a.m. to 3:30 p.m. at 801 SW 174th Street (map below). The drive […]
Winter Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. We […]
The Burien City Council will select its Mayor and Deputy Mayor, review the city’s 2026 proclamations, receive an updated financial forecast, consider amendments to the 2026 budget and more during its regular meeting on Monday, Jan. 12, 2026. The meeting will begin at 5:30 p.m., and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall (map […]
Start 2026 on the right note, by singing or enjoying the musical talent of others with BAT Theatre’s next Movie Musical Karaoke on Tuesday night, Jan. 13 at The Tin Room. All ages are welcome. Doors open at 5:30 p.m., and it’s karaoke from 6-9 p.m. at The Tin Room Theater (923 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA). […]
Winter Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. We […]
Green SeaTac will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service restoration and cleanup event at North SeaTac Park on Monday, Jan. 19, and all are invited. Volunteers are needed for this event, which will run from 10 a.m. to Noon and will be led by SeaTac Forest Steward Caitlin Konya. The effort will focus on restoring park […]
Green Burien will host a Martin Luther King Jr. Day of Service volunteer restoration event on Monday, Jan. 19, supporting Salmon Creek Ravine Park as a healthy urban forest. The event – which will run from 1:30 – 4 p.m. – will focus on removing common ivy to help native plants and wildlife thrive, according to Green Burien. […]
SPONSORED: Yoga Fundamentals Wednesday, Jan. 21, 2026 5:45 p.m. 75 minutes Attic Studio Description Are you looking to begin group yoga classes? This 75 minute workshop is designed for anyone curious about yoga, whether you’re stepping onto the mat for the first time or returning to your mat. This workshop will cover the fundamentals of […]
Winter Burien Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. […]
An evening of music-driven bingo will raise funds for local student support programs when “Vibe Bingo” comes to Highline College on Thursday, Jan. 22. The event, scheduled from 5 to 8 p.m., will benefit the Highline Schools Foundation and the Highline College Foundation, according to organizers. Vibe Bingo is billed as a high energy musical experience rather than […]
SPONSORED: Glen Acres Church of Christ is inviting the community to a free community dinner on Friday, Jan. 23, 2026, offering food, games and a chance to connect with neighbors, according to an event flyer from the church. The dinner is scheduled for 6 p.m. to 8 p.m. at Glen Acres Church in Burien (map […]
The popular 7 Stories live storytelling series will return to the Highline Heritage Museum in Burien on Friday night, Jan. 23, 2026, on the theme "New Beginnings." These events feature seven storytellers, sharing seven real stories, with each storyteller given seven minutes to present. “They are not a theatrical performance, but true life stories from […]
The White Center Community Development Association (WCCDA) will celebrate the opening of its new Hope, Unity, and Belonging building, known as the HUB, with a two-day ribbon cutting celebration on Saturday, Jan. 24, and Sunday, Jan. 25, according to the organization. Both days will begin at 11:30 a.m. at 10829 8th Ave SW in White […]
The Burien City Council will hold a special meeting on Monday, Jan. 26, with scheduled presentations from multiple city departments, according to the city’s posted agenda. This special meeting is scheduled to start at an earlier time – 2 p.m. – and can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall (map below), live on Comcast […]
The Burien City Council will meet twice on Monday, Jan. 26, 2026, starting with a special meeting at 2 p.m. at Burien City Hall, followed by its regular business meeting at 5:30 p.m., according to city agenda materials. As we previously reported, the 2 p.m. special meeting is scheduled to feature department presentations from Parks, […]
Supporters of the Highline High School Drill Team are invited to dine at La Costa Mexican Restaurant in Burien on Tuesday, Jan. 27, 2026, with a portion of proceeds going to support the team, according to the Highline High School Booster Club. The fundraiser, billed as a drill team takeover, will run from 5 to […]
Winter Burien Farmers Market EVERY THURSDAY FROM 10 A.M. – 4 P.M. BURIEN TOWN SQUARE PARK, 480 SW 152ND STREET, BURIEN, WA 98166 Farmers markets are an essential part of our economy and community. Shopping at farmers markets helps to support agricultural producers, ensured food access for all and builds connections between producers and consumers. […]
The City of Burien is inviting residents to mark their calendars for Empty Bowls 2026, a community meal and fundraiser for local food banks set for Friday, Jan. 30, at the Burien Community Center. The event will take place in two time blocks: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Dinner The minimum donation […]
The City of Burien is inviting residents to mark their calendars for Empty Bowls 2026, a community meal and fundraiser for local food banks set for Friday, Jan. 30, at the Burien Community Center. The event will take place in two time blocks: 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.: Lunch 4 p.m. – 8 p.m.: Dinner The minimum donation […]
SPONSORED: Westside School will host a family concert featuring the high-energy band Recess Monkey on Saturday morning, Jan. 31, with tickets priced at just $10 per family, and the event open to the public. The show is scheduled for 10:30 a.m. to 11 a.m. at Westside School, located at 10404 34th Ave SW in West […]