Want to disconnect from the fast pace of the holiday season? Check out these mini-escapes to lift your spirits!
The ‘gifts’ found in books are as varied as the discovery of a magical ability, a new friendship, a reward a long time coming, a loving relationship or a pretty object made out of something mundane and every-day.
MI Youth Ballet & Children's Dance Conservatory present their ninth annual performance of Tchaikovsky's Nutcracker with a local cast.
Romantic, active or family oriented, this fun Bavarian-themed town dresses up for the holidays!
Temperatures are dropping and it's time to hit the slopes!
The educational display offers an interpretive history of Mercer Island and is part of a network of eight kiosks along the Greenway trail, running from Mercer Island to Cle Elum.
Kirkland mom's photo of her twin daughters was selected as one of the 10 finalists out of entries from more than 850 Patch sites nationwide.
Heidi Klum will choose the Grand Prize winner from our favorite photos of your creative kids' costumes
There's a number of events and good weather on Mercer Island to make this a fine night for the annual Trick-or-Treating on Halloween.
Grab a friend, get out of town, and get a jump on the holiday shopping season!
Makeovers, matinees, massages or martinis?
Documentary film maker Sue Gilbert said it was an honor to introduce Mercer Island residents to her quirky, wealthy family in "Beyond Greenaway, The Legacy" on Friday night at the Aljoya Retirement Center
The film, written and directed by Mercer Island resident Sue Gilbert, will be shown free this weekend on Mercer Island
If you're looking for a way to celebrate Halloween, but you're too old to go trick-or-treating, here are some Halloween haunts for for teens and some ghoulish getaways for grownups!
Youth Theatre Northwest hosts Mitchell Maxwell during nationwide book tour.
Commemorate the fall season with a best friend or loved one at 5 local farms (within 20 miles of Mercer Island) with autumn-themed fun!
New director announces reemergence of youth drama and dance classes at the JCC
Can't get to Munich? Partake in one of the area Octoberfest celebrations instead!
The King County Library System's eBook collection now is compatible with Kindle eBook devices. It also is compatible with iPad/iPhone, Nook and Android devices.
Mercer Island resident Carol Webster marks the Oreo Cookie's 100th year with an entry of her father's Oreo Cookie Memorabilia collection at the Puyallup Fair.
The classical string quartet visiting from St. Petersburg, Russia will play music from Tchaikovsky and Shostakovich.
Nothing spells fall fun like tailgating and cheering for your favorite team!
Doing the Puyallup is not just about rides and fried food. Big names are featured this week at the fair's concert series.
Plan a day with your favorite girlfriends. Not only will you have a great time, you may also enjoy added health benefits!
Four nearby places to go to enjoy the beauty of late summer and early fall
Grab some cotton candy, take a ride on the Ferris Wheel, listen to music, play games or learn how to grow a giant tomato. It's all there at the fair!
A comedic opera performance designed to attract a new crowd of opera lovers performs this weekend at Mercer Island Covenant Church.
Check out these nearby escapes for the long weekend.
Plan an end-of-summer coastal getaway
Where to go and what to do when friends and family are in town
Local alternatives to the sensory overload of Seafair.
Once a sleepy college town, now a destination location!
Whether you like to play cards, throw dice, or you go solely for the entertainment, there are several casinos nearby from which to choose.
As fans get ready for the July 15 opening of "Harry Potter and the Deathly Hallows - Part 2" - the final movie in the series - remember, there are plenty of other places to get your wizard fix.
A plethora of fun awaits you at the seaside.
Mostly Music in the Park has so many bands with musical traditions from Celtic to pop, that there is something for everyone to listen to this summer at this free event.
A vaudevillian "Comedy of Errors" dukes it out with the classic tragedy of "Macbeth" this year at Shakespeare in the Park, which opens during Summer Celebration!
Ensure you’re celebrating the Fourth in fashion by observing proper flag etiquette.
Find out about holiday festivities in the Seattle area and other considerations for the Fourth of July.
You won't have to travel far to celebrate our country's independence!