Greenlaker reader Ericka let us know that she encountered a dead duck last week in the park. Even more upsetting, the duck was killed by a dog. Here’s what she says: Last week I saw a dead Mallard at the Green Lake Theater swimming area. It had been killed by a dog. You can see […]

We run into many dogs walking Green Lake. We have even met a bunny and a giant pig. Recently we met RiRi – as in Rihanna – a 4-month-old and fully grown inquisitive ferret. RiRi hasn’t attempted to walk all of Green Lake, but instead has explored some of the grassier spots- most recently playing […]

Haunted Bounce Party at Green Lake Community Center October 27 6 -8 p.m. Green Lake Community Center is hosting a haunted celebration. The dimly lit gym will be adorned with glow in the dark accessories and two haunted bouncy houses. Healthy snacks provided. Canned food donation will also be collected to support local food banks. Best […]

  Theater For Young Children: Juan at Maria (Juan and Maria in Tagalog) and Scaredy Squirrel Oct. 6 at 11:15 a.m. Juan and Maria is a Filipino folk tale similar to Hansel and Gretel. Like all Theater For Young Children performances, this one is filled with live acting and music by professional artists. Best for children ages […]

Next Level Burger Coming To Roosevelt  The first plant based burger place is making its home a few blocks from Green Lake in Roosevelt. Next Level Burger is opening its first Seattle store at Roosevelt Square Whole Foods on August 25. Menu items include meatless hot dogs and burgers featuring patties made out of a variety […]

Before summer schedules fill, here’s a few close-to-home events that you may want to add to your calendar. Pet Blessing at Green Lake As part of their outdoor worship service, the Green Lake United Methodist Church “will include a blessing of the non-homo sapien members of your family.” Sunday, July 16, 10:30 a.m. – 12:30 […]

Underdog Sports is hosting a Green Lake Bocce Ball league on Thursday evenings at Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club, starting 6/15. The league plays at the Woodland Park Lawn Bowling Club, directly above Green Lake Park and the amphitheater. The teams are co-ed, 21 years of age and older. For more information, or to sign up go to: […]

I’ve done standup paddle board and I’m no stranger to yoga, but when I was invited to do standup paddle board yoga I was a bit nervous. Downward dog on a paddle board!? But as SUP Yoga Seattle instructor Jill reminded me, the worse that can happen is that you fall in the water. So […]

Lots to do this weekend in and near Green Lake this weekend. Seafair Stand Up Paddleboard, an Urban Surf Competition and the Milk Box Derby are Saturday. More info on that here. Celebrate the Dog Days of summer with Old Dog Haven’s Fifth Annual Walk for Old Dogs Old Dog Haven is hosting its fifth […]

Acting Out Literacy This Saturday is the first of a series of Spring Story Drama class at Mockingbird Books. Acting Out Literacy will be working with students to use their voices, bodies and imaginations to visit imaginary worlds. The class runs through May and will include reading, drawing, writing and learning how to solve fictional […]