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Hello Everett! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Public pianos return, a summer fun adoption event, and a sail-in cinema night + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
Housing incentive overhaul: Everett proposed expanding its Multifamily Tax Exemption program, opening most neighborhoods and smaller projects to tax breaks to boost affordable housing, with staff estimating 15 to 100 new units annually -- read the full proposal.
Everett takes the global stage: Everett leaders are in the UK for the Farnborough Air Show, pitching local aerospace as Boeing showcases a full-size 777X interior built in Everett amid Washington’s 55-person delegation -- read the full story.
Summer music returns: Everett’s Street Tunes pianos return today, with 10 artist-decorated instruments available during daylight through Aug. 19. Most are downtown, plus near The Village on Casino Road and Evergreen branch library -- see where the pianos are.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Fresh finds, less fuss: Ballard Consignment mixes pre-loved and open-box furniture and decor, with fresh arrivals daily and a constantly changing showroom. Browse the Everett selection online, claim your favorites, then pick up in store or book delivery... before that perfect sofa or quirky lamp vanishes to someone else’s living room.
Everett’s easy nature fix: Forest Park is your low-stress weekend plan, with wooded trails for a quick reset, roomy picnic spots, a solid playground, a swim center, and the seasonal animal farm. Take a lap, toss a Frisbee, let the kids roam, then call it a win.
Downtown breakfast fix: STRGZR Coffee and Kitchen is that spot you pop into for Ladro espresso and end up lingering over scratch-made breakfast, hand-punched fries, and a quirky, stay-a-while vibe. Gluten free pastries, plus a local beer lineup if brunch accidentally becomes late lunch, make it an easy downtown win this week.
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04 — Our recommendations
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The fitness trend that doesn't require leaving your living room: Chair yoga is having a moment, and for good reason. It's low-impact, easy on the knees and back, and you do the whole thing seated. No floor, no equipment, no studio. A quick quiz turns it into a personalized plan built around your body and goals, then adjusts as you build the habit. *See your plan → |
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🎵 Sounds of Summer Concert Series @ Comeford Park (Marysville) | Wednesday (7/22) at 12:00 PM – Whether your kids think public dancing is cool or you're here for the lawn chair, Eli Rosenblatt brings catchy, kid-friendly grooves to Sounds of Summer. Let them splash and spin while you browse the Marysville Farmers Market, sip from your cooler, and call it culture.
🦸 Create Your Own Comic Page! @ Marysville Library | Thursday (7/23) at 3:30 PM – Got a teen who doodles in the margins? At Marysville Library, Kelly Froh leads a no-art-skills-needed workshop where ages 11 to 18 make a six or nine panel comic, supplies provided, favorite pens welcome, registration preferred. Finally, those doodles get promoted.
🐾 Summer Fun Adoption Event @ PetSmart (Marysville) | Friday (7/24) at 9:00 AM – Nothing beats meeting your next couch buddy at a one-day pop-up in Marysville. The adoption crew is rolling through with new dogs, puppies, and yes, kittens, all auditioning for forever homes. Here for one day, then gone, like summer itself.
🧱 Lego® Engineers @ Everett Public Library Evergreen Branch | Friday (7/24) at 3:30 PM – Evergreen Branch is unleashing LEGO brick design challenges, and the kids engineer while you supervise like a seasoned foreman. Ages 6 to 12 with an adult, with DUPLO bricks for the 3 to 6 crowd. Creative chaos, zero stepping on bricks risk at home.
🎬 Sail-In Cinema | "Kicking and Screaming" (PG) @ Boxcar Park | Friday (7/24) at 8:30 PM – Claim your spot at Boxcar Park for a free screening of Kicking and Screaming, a soccer comedy that lets you relive sideline glory, minus the orange slices. Come early for kids activities, free popcorn, and Port soccer swag, then bundle up for that Everett breeze.
🐐 Nubian Jam @ Forest Park | Saturday (7/25) at 10:00 AM – At Nubian Jam, meet Bluebell, the old-school bus turned mobile museum, and toast 50 years of service in Snohomish County. It is peak local nostalgia, complete with trading cards of the fleet, while supplies last. Finally, a bus you board for fun.
⚾ Imagine Night @ Funko Field | Sunday (7/26) at 3:00 PM – Whether your little ones are future AquaSox, or you want an excuse for a hot dog you didn’t grill, Sunday Fun Day gets the Imagine Children’s Museum treatment. Expect kid-friendly antics, museum magic, and post-game base running, with a few bucks per ticket supporting Imagine.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — Everett report Weather forecastToday — High: 82°F — Low: 65°F — Precip: 0%
Sunny, with a high near 82. Northwest wind 1 to 8 mph. Later: A chance of rain showers after 5am. Partly cloudy, with a low around 65. North northwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Chance of precipitation is 40%.
Tomorrow — High: 73°F — Low: 63°F — Precip: 35%
A chance of rain showers before 11am. Mostly sunny, with a high near 73. Chance of precipitation is 40%. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 63. This house is wildThis energy-smart home keeps things easy with an open floor plan, spacious great room, and a loft for extra flexibility. The kitchen brings stainless steel appliances and a walk-in pantry, while the deck, recreation room, den, and basement add plenty of hangout space. Low-maintenance landscaping, a community park, and lake-close convenience round it out.
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