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A Runner’s Guide to Mercer Island

If you enjoy running and walking for exercise, you probably already experience the joy of setting out on foot on Mercer Island. Our park space and trail system provide miles […]

Register today! MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast to take place February 12th

On Wednesday February 12th, join 600 community-focused islanders at the 18th annual fundraising breakfast hosted by the Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) Foundation at the Mercer Island Community & Event Center. […]

Convivial transforms to L’Experience Paris, a French cafe

Say bonjour to L’Experience Paris. This authentically French cafe has replaced Convivial Cafe, and it’s a transformation that will transport you to Paris with exquisite patisserie, coffee, tea, wine, and […]

Santa’s Mailbox on Mercer Island

Did you know that Santa will have his very own mailbox right here on Mercer Island? This year, Santa’s elves will sneak into town on Thanksgiving night and place a […]

Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot to open on Saturday, November 30th

The Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot, benefitting Mercer Island Youth & Family Services (MIYFS) and Mercer Island Lions Club charitable giving, opens on Saturday, November 30th. Shoppers can choose from […]

Submissions due Nov. 21st for PTA Reflections Art Contest

National PTA Reflections is America’s oldest and largest arts education program of its kind. The program was developed in 1969 by Colorado’s PTA President Mary Lou Anderson to encourage students to […]

Trick-or-Treating in The Lakes? Here’s the scoop

The Lakes is a favorite Mercer Island destination for trick-or-treating on Halloween. Located on the south end of the island, this neighborhood of 100 traditional homes is figure-eight shaped and […]

Local Garden Inspiration: Lara Sanderson’s Food Forest

It was a natural disaster that begat Lara Sanderson’s backyard food forest. A few years ago, the whole side of the ravine in her backyard slid away. Surveying the damage, […]

This week’s events – October 8 – 14

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from October 8 – 14 on Mercer Island: Story Times at the Library Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer […]

Mercer Island Halloween events and activities for all ages

Halloween wouldn’t be quite complete without carving pumpkins, and this year you can show off your jack-o’-lantern design at the Mercer Island Pumpkin Walk! Mark your calendar for this event […]

Eat Local now open, bringing specialty frozen prepared meals to Mercer Island

For more than five years, Greg Conner and Matthew Steed hoped to open an outlet of their prepared foods shop, Eat Local, on Mercer Island. Finally, over the summer, they […]

MI Arts Council seeks your input for future arts programming on Mercer Island

The Mercer Island Arts Council is evaluating current programming and initiatives and wants to hear from the community through a brief survey. With limited resources, they want to make sure […]

This week’s posts – October 1 – 7

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from October 1 – 7 on Mercer Island Story Times at the LibraryMercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE Join the Mercer Island […]

This week’s post – August 13 – 19

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from August 13 – 19 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Art GuideStop by and check out the art currently on display at the […]

Classic burger joint Old 76 now open on Mercer Island

As the Blue Angels roared overhead, the first people arrived at Old 76, the newest addition to Mercer Island’s restaurant scene. Customers awaited the opening at 11 am on Thursday, […]

This week’s events – July 30 – August 5

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from July 30 – August 5 on Mercer Island: Stories at Dragon ParkTuesday, July 30, NoonDeane’s Children’s Park, 5701 Island Crest Way Family […]

Best places to watch the Blue Angels from Mercer Island

Seafair Weekend brings the Blue Angels back to Puget Sound to perform in the Boeing Seafair Air Show. These performances are widely anticipated by kids and adults alike, and we’ve got […]

This week’s events – July 23 – 29

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from July 23 – 29 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Art GuideStop by and check out the art currently on display at the […]

This week’s events – July 16 – 22

Here’s our weekly round-up of upcoming events from July 16 – 22 on Mercer Island: Mercer Island Art GuideStop by and check out the art currently on display at the […]

15 Fun Things to Do on Mercer Island

For newcomers and long-time residents alike, Mercer Island offers a surprising variety and abundance of recreational activities for all ages. Local businesses, shops, and restaurants have created new and fun […]

A Runner’s Guide to Mercer Island

Register today! MIYFS Foundation Annual Breakfast to take place February 12th

Convivial transforms to L’Experience Paris, a French cafe

Santa’s Mailbox on Mercer Island

Mercer Island Christmas Tree Lot to open on Saturday, November 30th

Submissions due Nov. 21st for PTA Reflections Art Contest

Trick-or-Treating in The Lakes? Here’s the scoop

Local Garden Inspiration: Lara Sanderson’s Food Forest

This week’s events – October 8 – 14

Mercer Island Halloween events and activities for all ages

Eat Local now open, bringing specialty frozen prepared meals to Mercer Island

MI Arts Council seeks your input for future arts programming on Mercer Island

This week’s posts – October 1 – 7

This week’s post – August 13 – 19

Classic burger joint Old 76 now open on Mercer Island

This week’s events – July 30 – August 5

Best places to watch the Blue Angels from Mercer Island

This week’s events – July 23 – 29

This week’s events – July 16 – 22

15 Fun Things to Do on Mercer Island

Your guide to life on Mercer Island, WA

Your guide to life on
Mercer Island, WA