By Linda Lowry Seattle is closing out the year with the kind of energy that defines this city at its best: creative, elegant, community‑driven, and full of possibility. Whether it’s downtown’s grand hotel celebrations or neighborhood gatherings across the Sound, the region is ready to welcome 2026 with intention and style. Below is your Social in Seattle guide to the most notable celebrations, beginning with the Fairmont Olympics’ signature lineup and expanding across the Pug

This New Year’s Eve, you can do more than attend an event — you can give a family a memory they’ll never forget. At the Des Moines Burning Boat Festival, a beloved waterfront tradition rooted in reflection and renewal, a new community-driven initiative is taking shape: Fund a Family: A Night to Remember. It’s a simple, meaningful way for neighbors to help neighbors ring in the new year together — warmly, joyfully, and with intention. When you Fund a Family, you’re not just co

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A month after the last plate was cleared and the final toast was raised, the impact of the James Beard Foundation’s Taste America event in Seattle is still rippling across the city’s dining community. Held at the Four Seasons Hotel, the evening brought together a cross-section of the region’s most exciting culinary voices, shining a national spotlight on the independent restaurants that make Seattle’s food scene one of the most dynamic in the country.

Seattle’s SoDo neighborhood has a bold new reason to gather. Picklewood, a 27,000-square-foot pickleball and social destination, is redefining what it means to play, dine, and connect under one roof. The concept is a joint venture between entrepreneur Nathan Talbot and celebrated chef-restaurateur Ethan Stowell, combining two distinct visions: one rooted in community-forward recreation and the other in culinary excellence.

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FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Media Contact: Tony Benton, (206) 290-9685, RainierAvenueRadio.World@gmail.com Nov 12th 2025 Seattle, WA — The funk is about to hit Seattle like never before! As part of the Cloudbreak Festival 2025, the Mothership will descend upon the historic Columbia City Theater for a one-night-only performance of the Parliament/Funkadelic Tribute featuring KG & The Star 5 — happening this Saturday, November 15th, 2025 This electrifying show is part musical, part

Doing good never tasted so good. Join Habit on Nov 15 for Good Habits Day. IRVINE, Calif., November 12, 2025 — Habit is celebrating its 56th birthday the best way it knows how: by giving back. On Saturday, November 15, guests nationwide are invited to join Good Habits Day, a one-day event where doing good never tasted so good. With a $1+ donation to No Kid Hungry and a $5 minimum purchase, guests will receive a free Double Charburger, the brand’s award-winning signature bu

In Des Moines, Washington, a new chapter of waterfront revitalization is taking shape — not yet in steel or stone, but in spirit.

Fan-favorite Patty Melt returns November 5, joined by new Cheesy Cauliflower Tots and a return of the Peppermint Bark Shake IRVINE, Calif., November 4, 2025 — Habit Burger & Grill is kicking off the holiday season with the return of a fan favorite and a few festive surprises. Beginning November 5, guests can celebrate A Very Habit Holiday with the comeback of the beloved Patty Melt, plus two all-new menu items that are here to make spirits bright: Cheesy Cauliflower Tots a

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When Kyle Murray accepted the 2025 Arrow Award from Fix Auto USA, he didn’t just take home a trophy — he carried forward three generations of passion, innovation, and leadership in collision repair.

American Lake Veteran Golf Course Golf Cart Initiative: Kyle Murray of Murray’s Collision Group Every swing at American Lake Veterans Golf Course tells a story — of service, strength, and second chances. This remarkable course in Lakewood, Washington, was designed exclusively for veterans and stands as a living tribute to courage. It’s more than a golf course — it’s a sanctuary where those who have served our nation find healing, camaraderie, and purpose. Unlike any other cou

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