A Halloween Guide to Frightfully Fun Events & Activities on Mercer Island
Cool autumn breezes chase away the smoke, rustle the colorful leaves, and presage the arrival of spooky season on Mercer Island. For both lone ghouls and families with little ghosts, […]
Read more7 Places for Mercer Island Kids to Take Free Public Transportation
Public transportation provides kids with a new avenue for freedom and independence, and it became even more accessible on September 1st, when Washington State made nearly all public transportation free […]
Read moreMIVAL Presents Two Exhibitions: Fall Colors and Embrace Abstraction
It’s official: fall is almost here. To celebrate our local art scene (and the turning of the seasons!), the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL) is hosting two exhibitions: Fall […]
Read moreSeeking a New Space, Local Yoga Studio Maintains its ‘Bliss’
After Maria Bliss taught the last class at Yogabliss’s former studio, she and many of her students walked the mile to the new space she rented inside the Mercer Island […]
Read moreKitchen & Market Expanding to Mercer Island
Five years ago, Stephanie King quit her job to build the perfect grocery store. The Mercer Island resident worked in the industry for years, building private label brands for major […]
Read moreArt UnCorked: Wine, Art, Food, & Friday Night Fun
Your chance to enjoy local wine, food, and art is just around the corner. On September 9th, the Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce presents Art Uncorked, where attendees can discover […]
Read moreListen to Your Neighbors: Mercer Island’s Best Podcasts
In July, the New York Times named an original podcast episode by Mercer Island High School student Hayley Nguyen one of 10 winners in the student category of its annual […]
Read moreDiscover Outdoor Art on Mercer Island
Artists see beauty in everything. Andy Warhol said that he saw art in everything. But even to the untrained eye, art hides around every corner and in plain sight on […]
Read more6 Ways to Beat The Heat & Enjoy Summer Fun on Mercer Island
When summer finally arrives in the Pacific Northwest, we rejoice – and then immediately start melting. Western Washington’s love-hate relationship with summer sun inspires us to look for the best […]
Read moreUpdated and Accessible Mercerdale Park Playground Reopens
Laughter and lively conversation returned to the Mercerdale Park playground at the end of June, ending the beloved play area’s year-long closure. Known as “Train Park” for its original train […]
Read moreHow to Get Started Remodeling Your House on Mercer Island
Dreaming of how to fix your house is easy, whether you want to build a functional home office, update your kitchen to match your culinary ambitions, or simply to breathe […]
Read moreBest Outdoor Dining Spots on Mercer Island
Everything tastes better with a side of Pacific Northwest sunshine, and in the last few years, the outdoor dining options on Mercer Island have significantly expanded and improved. From a […]
Read moreMercer Island Summer Fun Guide 2022
The summer season is officially here and exciting summer events on Mercer Island have just begun! From the Sunday Farmers Market to Shakespeare in the Park, every week on the […]
Read moreEvery Mind is Musical at this Mercer Island Music Studio
A grand piano sits under a window overlooking a wooded glen at Connie Wible’s Mercer Island home, and a harp sits amid the overstuffed furniture, but many of her young […]
Read moreMercer Island Farmers Market Kicks off 2022 Season
S’mores cookies, peak season berries, and beautiful bouquets of flowers are back as the Mercer Island Farmers Market returns to Mercerdale Park on June 5th to kick off its 15th […]
Read moreSeasonings & Wine Pairings for a Great Summer Barbecue
After a stretch of dismal spring weather, the sun is coming out, just in time for it to hang high in the sky well into the evening – a time […]
Read moreA Guide to Mercer Island’s Art Galleries
Mercer Island’s art scene offers a platter of world-class art from both local and international artists, with its own storied institutions and exciting newcomers that thrive thanks to an active […]
Read moreMeet the New Mercer Island Chamber of Commerce Executive Director, Jen Dean
Like many Seattle-area residents living near the I-90 corridor, Jen Dean often drove through Mercer Island, but rarely to it. “I always had this desire to stop,” the Eastside local […]
Read moreMIVAL presents the 12th annual Treasures in Miniature Show
The Treasures in Miniature Show is one of the most popular shows hosted by the Mercer Island Visual Arts League (MIVAL), and you won’t want to miss this year’s exhibition […]
Read moreBest Swim & Tennis Clubs on Mercer Island
Summer is fast approaching, and warmer weather on the island means more time outside with friends and family. Among Mercer Island’s best features are its swim and tennis clubs, providing […]
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