Dash Away to all the Holiday Magic

Dash Away to all the Holiday Magic

'Twas the month before Christmas, and all through the North End, all creatures were stirring to get out of the house. It's the holiday season, and there is so much to do; the children are excited, and the parents are, too. 

It's true; December is full of seasonal activities and events. Here are a few local events to add to your holiday list:

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Fall Family Walks and Trots

Fall Family Walks and Trots

Fall is in the air. The breeze is crisp, the leaves are turning colors, and pumpkin spice is in your coffee. What better way to embrace the fall than enjoying a cool, colorful afternoon stroll?  

Let us all get outside and have some fun! Here are some great spots to catch the fall spirit here in Tacoma. 

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Pumpkins, Ghosts, and Tractors--Oh my!

Pumpkins, Ghosts, and Tractors--Oh my!

October and the last few months of the year are my favorites. They are full of holidays and cheer and, better yet, fun activities to entertain the family. My kids love Halloween and all the excitement surrounding the holiday. What kid doesn't love candy, dressing up in costumes, rolling through leaves, and carving pumpkins?

It's prime activity season! There are often so many activities and events it can be tough to choose. Let me help and break it down into three great things to try this month.

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Raising Tacoma in Print

Raising Tacoma in Print

If you live in Tacoma's North End, you might receive a neighborhood magazine called Greet North End Tacoma. It's a charming magazine with local articles and sponsors. It recently went through some changes, and it's aiming to provide more content and photos. You can guess who they asked to take on the family column. Yup, Raising Tacoma!

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Squeezing into Fall: Apples!

Squeezing into Fall: Apples!

September is a transitional month—shifting from summer to fall and from summer break to school. We're not quite fully launched into pumpkins (although you might find a pumpkin spice latte already), but we are ready to leave strawberries and watermelon behind.

Cue the apples. Apples are here to help with the transition.

Set down your lemonade, and grab a delicious cider. Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are lucky to have apples locally for picking, squeezing, and playing. You can do so many fun activities with apples. Make September all about apples!

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