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Explore Seattle Southside promotes tourism and business in Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines.

Seattle Southside Regional Tourism Authority is the leading tourism and destination marketing organization in South King County. The program is offered jointly by the Cities of Tukwila, SeaTac and Des Moines--and is responsible for competitively marketing the area as an ideal travel destination for tourists who wish to explore Western Washington.

09/20/2024

Shake and stir up some cocktails to celebrate Honey Month!

Here are three simple honey cocktail recipes by the bartenders at Cedarbrook Lodge's Copperleaf Restaurant: https://bit.ly/4ewwV9e

09/19/2024

Did you know that Seattle Southside buzzes with local honey production? From hotel apiaries, airport bee hives, and mead halls, there are many ways to appreciate this sweet little secret (think: Lavender Honey Spa Scrub!)

Read all about it: https://bit.ly/3XO43DP

09/19/2024

Get ready to raise your steins and join the Des Moines Oktoberfest 2024 celebration! Mark your calendars for a weekend of fun, food, and festivities.

Date: Saturday & Sunday, September 21 & 22, 2024
Time: 4:30 PM - Close
Location: Quarterdeck - 22307 Dock Ave S Unit 1, Des Moines, WA 98198
Details: Arrive early to secure your seat!

Find more info here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/429083316759512

09/18/2024

In her latest Now You Know column, Managing Editor Joanna Kresge looks into the South Sound's historical role in UFO terminology, pop culture, and lore. https://bit.ly/4gvt3qz

09/16/2024

Come celebrate the spirit of SeaTac at the first-ever MicroMercado at The Roadhouse, held in honor of Hispanic Heritage Month. More details and updates here: https://www.facebook.com/share/Xj1K7csgtLjTDbXP/

Date: Saturday, 9/21
Time: 1 pm - 5 pm
What to expect:
- 14 local vendors offering handmade crafts, unique gifts, delicious food, and more!
- Free cultural performances showcasing the rich tapestry of the SeaTac community.
- Family-friendly atmosphere and conveniently located inside of the Angle Lake Light Rail Station - convenient for everyone with plenty of parking and easy access to public transit.
- The first 25 attendees will receive a FREE swag bag with goodies from our local vendors.

09/16/2024

We love SeaTac BMX for its pristine, pro-ready race track tucked away in SeaTac and for its inclusive and welcoming BMX culture.
Read this great write-up from The Seattle Times and give BMX a try in Seattle Southside!

In the shadow of giant jets, the nonprofit SeaTac BMX track welcomes riders of all ages and abilities, offering coaching and borrowed bikes for kids who need them.

09/10/2024

It's time for salmon to make their annual migration and you can witness it right in Seattle Southside! Where to see this natural wonder, tips, and more here: https://bit.ly/4efA50W

09/06/2024

09/05/2024

Milk chocolate 🤝 Aliens.
Fly on down to Seattle Southside and experience an out-of-this-world treat at Seattle Chocolate.
And, plan your return to Seattle Southside: https://www.seattlesouthside.com/welcome-back-aliens/?utm_source=facebook&utm_medium=social&utm_campaign=aliens_choctruffle

09/03/2024

Who else is looking forward to fall? 🍂 🍁 🍂 Swipe through some of our favorite past fall scenes to get in the mood and prep for another great fall in Seattle Southside here: https://bit.ly/3Z9X2hK

08/30/2024

Art, outdoors, music, and more. Here are some event highlights for September in Seattle Southside.

See the full events calendar: https://bit.ly/3AGIxb5

9/4
SeaTac Farmers Market | Matt Griffin YMCA | 3 pm - 7 pm

9/4
Tukwila Farmers Market | Tukwila Village Plaza | 3 pm - 6 pm
Other September Dates: 9/11, 9/18 and 9/25

9/5
First free Thursday | Museum of Flight The Museum of Flight | 5 pm - 9 pm

9/7
Des Moines Farmers Market Des Moines Waterfront Farmers Market (❗LAST MONTH❗) | Des Moines Marina | 10 am - 2 pm
Other September Dates: 9/14, 9,21, 9/28

9/7
Arts-A-Glow | Downtown Burien | 7 pm

9/7
Waterland Yoga | Sound View Park | 10 am | Pay What You Can
Other September Dates: 9/21

9/14
Auburn Symphony Orchestra Season Kickoff Party at Postmark Center for the Arts | 7 pm

9/18
The Zen of Japanese Gardens | Soos Creek Botanical Garden | 12:30 pm - 2 pm

9/20
Hispanic Heritage Month Celebration | Westfield Southcenter Mall South Entrance | 4 pm

9/21
SeaTac Hispanic Heritage Month MicroMercado | The Roadhouse at Angle Lake Station | 1 pm - 5 pm

9/21 & 9/22
Oktoberfest | Quarterdeck | 4:30 pm - Close

9/28
State Park Free Day | Saltwater State Park | All Day

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08/29/2024

A long weekend ahead with no plans? No problem. Swipe ➡️ for three days of fun in Seattle Southside.
More inspo here: https://bit.ly/3AK0S72

08/22/2024

Aliens! Park your UFO and pet some four-legged friends at Grandview Dog Park. 🐶 🛸
Plan your return to Seattle Southside: https://bit.ly/3X406JI

08/16/2024

Seattle Southside is home to so many unique outdoor art installations, murals, and more. Learn more and plan a day of exploring art outside here: https://bit.ly/46Ngbb5

Pictured:
The Cloud by Laura Haddad
📍Angle Lake Light Rail Station | SeaTac, WA
Representing a cumulus cloud from a distance, the installation is composed of over 6,000 acrylic discs that dance and catch the light above the light rail station.

08/16/2024

Do you see how our Bait Cow takes in the marina views? Very demure, very mindful, very considerate.

08/16/2024

#228 - Find the Robert Morris Earthwork located in SeaTac. This unique park was designed in 1979 by artist Robert Morris who removed the undergrowth from an abandoned 3.7-acre gravel pit in the Kent Valley. He terraced the earth and planted it with rye grass, creating a gathering space with great views of the valley and Mt. Rainier in the distance. (Photo by Joe Freeman)
Explore Seattle Southside

08/13/2024

It's Washington Wine Month, which means it's time to stock your cellar! 🍷

Head to Cedarbrook Lodge for an evening of wine tasting, live music, and light bites on the beautiful Copperleaf patio Saturday, August 24th. Enjoy tastings from several Washington wineries and discounted bottle pricing.

Purchase tickets here, and use code LOCALS for $20 off the ticket price: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/copperleaf-stock-your-cellar-event-tickets-929946684567?aff=oddtdtcreator

08/09/2024

Spice Bridge is having a fundraiser on August 22nd! Come and show your support for immigrant entrepreneurs and enjoy a variety of global cuisines while you're there.

RSVP here: https://bit.ly/4dhb8Sv

Can't attend but still want to contribute? Head to the Spice Bridge donations page: https://spicebridge.org/donate/

08/06/2024

We think that Aliens will really like sampling Korean corn dogs, do you?

They visited Seattle Southside 77 years ago, and now we want them to come back. Plan your return here: https://bit.ly/4derRGi

08/02/2024

The Seawolves won titles in their first two years in Major League Rugby. That was five years ago, and now they're looking to add a third against the Free Jacks.

07/31/2024

It's almost time for Seafair weekend! And some of the most exciting views of the Blue Angels can be found in Seattle Southside.

Make it a day at The Museum of Flight's annual Jet Blast Bash. Offering fast planes, live music, food and a beer garden, and more with the closest seats in Seattle to the thunder of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels' takeoffs and landings.

August 3rd and 4th, 10 am - 5 pm

Tickets and event information here:
https://www.museumofflight.org/exhibits-and-events/jet-blast-bash

07/30/2024

We're still euphoric about the Seattle Seawolves' win this past Sunday! The team clutched the MLR Western Conference title and are going for their third shield this Sunday against the New England Free Jacks in San Diego.

You can watch them battle on FOX this Sunday 8/4 at 1 pm Pacific Time.

Go Seawolves!

07/29/2024

We're screaming for these ice cream spots!

1️⃣ Dragon’s Breath Creamery
🍦 What you'll find here: rolled ice cream, liquid nitrogen cereal puffs and frozen yogurt.

2️⃣ Auntie Irene's Coffee Shop
🍦 What you'll find here: ice cream, coffee, sandwiches, salads, soup, baked goods.

3️⃣ Impresso Espresso
🍦 What you'll find here: gelato (they have so many choices in the summer!), breakfast sandwiches, coffee, baked goods.

07/29/2024

💚 Farmers Market Love 💚

The Pacific Northwest is so bountiful with fresh fruits and vegetables. It's the perfect time to support local farmers and artisans at the many farmers markets in Seattle Southside.

Where to find them:

SeaTac Farmers Market
🗓️ First Wednesday of each Month through November
🕒 3 pm - 7 pm
📍 Matt Griffin YMCA

Tukwila Farmers Market
🗓️ Every Wednesday through October
🕒 4 pm - 7 pm
📍 Tukwila Village Plaza

Des Moines Farmers Market
🗓️ Every Saturday through through September
🕒 10 am - 2 pm
📍 Des Moines Marina

Burien Farmers Market
🗓️ Every Thursday through October
🕒 10 am - 6 pm
📍 Burien Town Square Park

07/26/2024

We're rooting for the Seattle Seawolves this weekend, how about you?

07/25/2024

⚾ Giveaway! ⚾ Calling all baseball fans! We’re giving away TWO chances to win a day at the ballpark in Seattle for you and a friend.

Enter and see the official rules here: https://bit.ly/46hH4U4

Giveaway ends July 31st.

Here's what two (2) lucky fans could win:

Grand Prize:
- Two (2) tickets to mutually agreed-upon Seattle Mariners Home Game in the 2024 season.
- Two (2) passes to batting practice before the game.
- One (1) Explore Seattle Southside baseball jersey signed by professional baseball player Sam Haggerty.
- $25 Visa pre-paid gift card.

Runner-Up Prize:
- Two (2) tickets to mutually agreed-upon Seattle Mariners Home Game in the 2024 season.
- Two (2) passes to batting practice before the game.
- One (1) Explore Seattle Southside baseball signed by professional baseball player Sam Haggerty.

07/22/2024

Happy Mountain's Out Monday! 🏔️
Photos shot at Robert Morris Earthwork

Check out even more epic Mount Rainier views from Seattle Southside: https://bit.ly/4d6hbJc

07/22/2024

In case you missed it! Last Friday, Des Moines was the star of FOX 13 Seattle's live segment Zip Trips on Good Day Seattle. The hour-long episode highlights the beautiful scenery, community, food, attractions, and, of course, Des Moines' mysterious UFO history. 🛸

Watch the full episode here: https://www.fox13seattle.com/video/1488181

07/19/2024

Together We Hunt. Will you be watching the Seattle Seawolves play in the MLR Western Conference Semi-Final? Details below and get tickets here: https://seawolves.rugby/schedule/

Who: Seattle Seawolves vs San Diego Legion
What: MLR Western Conference Semi-Final
Where: Starfire Stadium, Tukwila WA
Date: Sunday, July 21st 2024
Time: 6:00PM PT
Broadcast: FS2 and FOX 13+

07/16/2024

We sent this mochi donut to space to lure Aliens back down to Seattle Southside. 🍩 👽
Aliens and earthlings, plan you visit for mochi donuts and more: https://bit.ly/3zSSCkt

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Don’t be fooled by the unassuming location, @oppegaard_meadery is a can’t miss experience in Seattle Southside. This all-ages, dog-friendly spot has board games, fantasy-themed handmade goods, and, of course, a wide selection of delicious mead ready for sampling and reveling. And, when you sip their PNW crafted mead, you are also doing good by supporting local beekeepers, local farmers, local craftspeople, and local artists. Learn more about Oppegaard Meadery and mead history at the link in bio. #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #Tukwila #Mead #MeadHall #HoneyMonth

Hey Aliens, if you ❤️ @sabrinacarpenter’s espresso at the VMAs, you’re gonna ❤️❤️❤️ our bubble tea. Move that UFO down over for a sweet taste of Seattle Southside. #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #VMAs #SabrinaCarpenter #Aliens

Keep Seal Pups Safe

How to protect seals and seal pups while enjoying Washington beaches. 👇 If you see a seal on the beach, here are the best things you can do according to SR³ - Sealife Response, Rehabilitation & Research, Des Moines-based sea life response, rehabilitation, and research organization. 1. Stay at least 100 yards away. ⛔ 2. Keep pets leashed. 🐕 3. Call the Marine Mammal Stranding Network at 1-866-767-6114 if you're concerned about the animal’s well-being. ☎️ 4. Document distressed animals from a safe distance with photos or video if you can. 📷 5. If the seal looks healthy and secure, enjoy observing from a distance with binoculars. It’s probably just taking a nap. 💤 Learn more about SR3 and donate at sealifer3.org.

Start your day with the tranquil sights and sounds of the Seike Japanese Garden at @highlinebotanicalgarden. Read more about the significance of the Seike Garden at the link in our profile. #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #BotanicalGarden #SeaTac

Perfect scores all around.🥇 #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #Olympics #Competition

Did you know that Des Moines Marina hosts a variety of Food Trucks all summer long? You can find them through September. Schedule below 👇 1️⃣ Every Sunday & Thursday starting at 4 pm through September at @quarterdeckdmm 2️⃣ Wednesdays starting at 5:30 pm through August 21st at the Beach Park Summer Concert Series Get the schedule at @dmfoodtrucks #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #FoodTrucks #SeattleSummer #DesMoinesWA

Return to Seattle Southside

We think that Aliens will really like sampling Korean corn dogs, do you? They visited Seattle Southside 77 years ago, and now we want them to come back. Plan your return here: https://bit.ly/4derRGi

Happy Seafair weekend! @ryanrees33 @conner_mooneyham @seawolvesrugby @museumofflight #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #SeattleSeafair #BlueAngels

Ice Cream Cool Down

We're screaming for these ice cream spots! 1️⃣ Dragon’s Breath Creamery 🍦 What you'll find here: rolled ice cream, liquid nitrogen cereal puffs and frozen yogurt. 2️⃣ Auntie Irene's Coffee Shop 🍦 What you'll find here: ice cream, coffee, sandwiches, salads, soup, baked goods. 3️⃣ Impresso Espresso 🍦 What you'll find here: gelato (they have so many choices in the summer!), breakfast sandwiches, coffee, baked goods.

@sirslammy tries Seattle Southside favorite: Bubble Tea! 🧋🤣 How did you react to your first sip? Seattle Southside is home to nearly 30 Bubble Tea shops. Head to the link in our bio to follow our Bubble Tea Trail and for a chance at some fun Bubble Tea themed prizes! #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #BubbleTea #Boba

Explore Seattle Southside with Sam Haggerty

Come along with Sam Haggerty, a professional baseball player and socially conscious entrepreneur, for an unforgettable time experiencing some of his favorite day-off activities in Seattle Southside. Sam chows down on breakfast food classics and shares his favorites at an old-school diner, upgrades his morning caffeine ritual with a fancy flight of coffees, gets competitive with some retro-style gaming, and shares his experience trying bubble tea for the first time(!). Dive into more of Sam’s day (plus a giveaway!) on our blog: https://bit.ly/3yaN5p0 Please note that this content was filmed before Sam’s injury in May. We're thrilled he got to explore these Seattle Southside gems with us. We wish him a speedy recovery as he cheers on the home team and continues to support our community as he heals!

This is a summer MUST! Watching the @mariners play at T-Mobile Park is even better with these handy tips. 😎 Which tip is your favorite? #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #BaseballSeason #SeattleSummer #SummerThingsToDo

We’re making the most out of this summer, how about you? 😎 Here are the highlights: - MIBBB Festival @mibbb622 - Bubble Tea @bubblelovesboba - Stand up paddle board at Angle Lake - Farmers Markets @dmwfm, SeaTac Farmers Market, Tukwila Farmers Market - @mariners game at @tmobilepark - Summer Market & Music in the Park @cityofseatac - Beach days at Redondo Beach - Food Trucks @dmfoodtrucks - Picnics in the park at Des Moines Beach Park - Ice cream with a view - Mini golf at @familyfuncentertukwila - Flowers in bloom @highlinebotanicalgarden #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #SummerSoFar #SummerHighlights

Aliens love crop circles, so we made one to invite them back after 77 years. Sorry Earthlings, it’s only scannable with galactic gadgets. Everyone else, head to the link in our profile to plan an out-of-this-world adventure to Seattle Southside. #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #UFO #Aliens #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful

Hover by for Bubble Tea!

We’ve designed a special billboard just for Aliens to hover by and taste some of Seattle Southside’s signature foods. What should we have them try next? Plan your return to Seattle Southside: https://bit.ly/3RL6X90

It’s farmers market season! Four markets to support local communities and soak up the sun in Seattle Southside this summer. 🔽 1️⃣ Des Moines Farmers Market (@dmwfm) Every Saturday, 10 am - 2 pm through September 📍 Des Moines Marina Along with stunning waterfront views, you’ll find everything from fresh flowers and herbs to handmade soaps and jewelry (and much more!). Make a day of it and dine at the food trucks while enjoying live music. 2️⃣ Burien Farmers Market Every Thursday, 10 am - 6 pm through October 📍 Burien Town Square Park Expect to find plenty of locally grown fruits and veggies, as well as handmade crafts and baked goods. The year-round market extends its hours in the summer to add live music and food tents to the mix for even more fun. 3️⃣ Tukwila Village Farmers Market Every Wednesday, 4 pm - 7 pm through October 📍 Tukwila Village Plaza Held in the heart of Tukwila by @foodinnovationnetwork, with the mission of connecting people to food, the market offers a wide range of fresh produce and locally raised meat and dairy products from immigrants and refugees within our community. While there, don’t miss the opportunity to dine around the globe with local culinary entrepreneurs at @spicebridgefoodhall. 4️⃣ SeaTac Farmers Market Every Wednesday, 3 pm - 7 pm through November 📍 Matt Griffin YMCA In its pilot year, the SeaTac Farmers Market expands on @achdseatac’s successful @delridgefarmersmarket to bring fresh, local, culturally relevant food and goods to the SeaTac area. As one of the only BIPOC-priority markets in the area, it is focused on providing global food and goods to diverse communities across the south end, building food security within food deserts, and creating paths to market access for farmers, chefs, and artisans of color. Also offering tons of free food and resources at each market for all in need, with no questions asked! #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #FarmersMarkets #Summer

Men in Black are descending on Seattle Southside today for the annual Men In Black Birthday Bash. Will they reveal the truth about what happened in 1947? @mib622 @seawolvesrugby #CuriouslyWonderful #SeattleSouthside #MenInBlack #Aliens #UFO

A mysterious monolith has appeared in Seattle Southside, just in time for the 77th anniversary of the infamous Maury Island Incident. A sign from the Aliens signaling their return, perhaps? 🛸 #SeattleSouthside #CuriouslyWonderful #Monolith #Obelisk #UFO #Aliens @mibbb622

Welcome back, Aliens!

We interrupt your scrolling to deliver this very important message to the aliens. You visited Seattle Southside 77 years ago, and now we want you back to experience all that has changed since 1947. Plan your return: https://bit.ly/3VSMS36