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Family-run Majestic Bay Theatres in the heart of Ballard offers a $6 ticket for all Tuesday showtimes — not just matinee!

Here's your plan for enjoying a $6 movie at historic Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard

🎬 $6 movie at a historic Ballard theater 🎬

Enjoy a movie at Majestic Bay Theatres in Ballard with $6 tickets on Tuesdays, featuring a historic venue and a variety of films, including special and retro showings.

Watch Movie

✅ Before you go
• Paid street parking is available, in addition to some nearby paid parking lots. 
• If you can’t make it on a Tuesday: Adult tickets are $16 and matinee tickets are $13.
• You can buy tickets online or in person (I go either way) and you can find tickets and showtimes here: https://www.majesticbay.com

💪 Pro tips
• Follow Majestic Bay on Instagram! Their social media is run by a family member who hosts polls to help choose the movie for Retro Night! It’s also where they announce the Retro Night film winner! https://www.instagram.com/majesticbaytheatres?igsh=MTRhMGhhbXkycGZkbQ==
• Retro Nights and special features are pretty popular, so I recommend getting a ticket for those showings before hand! 

Majestic Bay Theatres

Take this as your sign to watch a movie at a historic theater in the heart of Ballard,

The family owned theater has been around for more than 20

years and features an old style marquis and box office,

You should also definitely look around because there

is a treasure trove of movie memorabilia everywhere.

Majestic Bay is split between three levels,

with the main auditorium being on the street level,

and a wonderful view of downtown Ballard.

not just because the prices are super fair,

they also consistently have specialty showings.

I was watching Anora because it was Oscar nominated,

and once a month they have a retro night which you can help vote for the movie online.

Here's your plan for a dog-friendly stroll, local shopping, tasty burger, and pet treats. Watch the video 👇

Take your pup to Madison Park, where you’ll enjoy a stroll through a beautiful neighborhood, peruse local stores and grab a burger. 

Dog-friendly day in Madison Park

Stroll through Madison Park’s charming neighborhood, admire gorgeous homes, walk along the waterfront, and chat with locals—it’s a dog-friendly spot with lots to explore!

Neighborhood stroll

✅ Before you go
• Dogs are technically not allowed on the actual beach :( But you can still walk along the water! But the beach is a good starting point for your walk! 
• There is a ton of free street parking in additional to actual beach parking.
• You don’t need a dog to do this Nudge! This plan also works great with friends or solo :)

💪 Pro tips
• Start at Madison Park Beach and work your your way South! There are a lot of great houses! I also recommend crossing E Madison St at some point and continuing your walk on the other side!

Explore Madison Park 🏡

Browse dog-friendly shops in Madison Park, especially Madison Books, a cozy bookstore filled with great reads. Ask before bringing your dog inside!

Bookstore browsing

✅ Before you go
• Most of the stores — if not all — are dog friendly, but I still think it’s courteous to ask before you step inside!

💪 Pro tips
• I recommend stopping by Madison Books!

Pop into local stores 📚

Enjoy a dog-friendly meal at McGilvra’s Bar & Restaurant with outdoor seating—perfect for grabbing a burger and relaxing with your pup in Madison Park.

Eat burgers

✅ Before you go
• The restaurant has outdoor seating — super dog friendly 🐶 
• There are some other restaurants in the area, so if you aren’t feeling pub food there are lots of other options!


💪 Pro tips
• Craving dessert? Grab ice cream at nearby Scoop Du Jour.

Grab lunch at McGilvra’s 🍔

Stop by All The Best Pet Care to treat your pup with toys and healthy snacks. Members get a free birthday goodie bag!

Pet supply shopping

✅ Before you go
• While not directly in downtown, the pet store is a short drive (or long walk) away.

💪 Pro tips
• Members get a free birthday goodie bag! 

All The Best Pet store

If you're looking for a nice way to spend your afternoon with your dog,

Madison Park is a great place to explore.

so we started off with a pup cup at a nearby Starbucks before starting our walk.

Madison Park has some really beautiful houses,

so Edgar and I really just wandered around looking at everything,

talking to some locals that were gardening.

Edgar and I returned back to the strip to check out a bunch of stores,

And I also ended up stopping by Madison Books,

which is a really quaint little bookstore packed with a ton of titles.

I always try to make it a point to support local bookstores,

so I ended up grabbing this book that has been on my wish list for a while.

so Ed and I popped into this local pub where I ordered a burger,

and I know sometimes eating alone can be a little bit daunting,

but I often just bring a book to read or listen to a podcast.

This spot was great because it had outdoor seating,

so on the way home we stopped by All the Best Pet store

Here's your plan for a shaded forest hike with waterfalls, icy dips, and a fun splash pad. Watch the video 👇

A shaded forest trail, sparkling waterfalls, an icy dip finale — plus a bonus stop at Snoqualmie’s new splash pad. The ultimate summer cool-off plan!

Easy Hike w/ Falls & a Dip + Splash Pad Bonus

Hike a shaded trail along a lively creek to Franklin Falls, then take an invigorating dip in the icy pool beneath the waterfall. Arrive early for parking!

Waterfall hike

✅ Before you go
• bring sandal and bathing suit if you want to dip into the pool under the fall at the end!

💪 Pro tips
• on weekends it gets pretty busy after 10 am so be sure to go earlier (or later) on the day.
• you’ll need either a national forest pass/America the beauty or you can pay $5 at the parking lot.

Head to Franklin falls trailhead

Play and cool off at Snoqualmie Community Park’s splash pad—water jets, fountains, and lawns perfect for kids and picnics on a summer day!

Splash Pad Play



💪 Pro tips
• bring a towel! Also you can bring a picnic blanked and sit by the lawns beside splash pad.

Stop at Snoqualmie Community Park

a forest hike that ends with an icy dip on the roaring waterfall,

plus a new splash pad to keep the fun going.

the mountains get closer with every mile.

parking space tucked behind tall evergreens.

A wooden sign welcomes you in right away.

The path runs alongside a lively creek where some hikers are already cooling off,

the trail stays mostly shaded with sunlight dancing through the leaves.

The sound of rushing water following every step with

multiple small falls and swirling pools along the way.

a calm cascade spilling into an emerald green pool,

I swing by Snoquamie's new PNW themed the splash pad,

This perfect cool of plan now is all yours.

Here's your plan for learning kitesurfing at Jetty Island with lessons and wind practice. Watch the video 👇

From zero to body-dragging kitesurfing hero in just one day 🏄‍♀️✨

💨 Ride the Wind at Jetty Island 🌊

Take a beginner kitesurfing lesson at Jetty Island, learning the basics and body-dragging with expert instructors against a scenic, windswept backdrop.

Kitesurfing

✅ Before you go
• 📝 Booking — Fill out Urban Surf’s Rider Intake Form + 2-hour deposit to secure your spot. Book here: https://www.urbansurfkiteboarding.com/lessons-contact-page
• 💵 Cost — $225/hr (2-hour minimum, gear included); add a friend for $125 flat.
• ⏳ Lesson time — Plan for 3–5 hours total, with 2–3 hours in the water.
• 📍 Where to meet — Lessons start at the Everett coast, then a jet ski takes you to Jetty Island.
• 🏄 Progress takes time — It typically takes 10–30 hours of lessons before you’re riding on a board, so one lesson won’t cut it—be patient with yourself!
• 🧴 What to bring — Sunscreen, towel, water/snacks, and warm clothes for after.

💪 Pro tips
• 📅 Book early — summer weekends fill up fast.
• 🧥 Dress in layers — wetsuit keeps you warm, but you’ll want a light layer for before/after.
• 🪁 Practice kite steering on land first — even 10 minutes helps.
• 🌬️ Relax and let the wind work for you.
• 👂 Listen to your instructor — small hand adjustments make a huge difference.

Get kitesurfing at Jetty Island!

Here's your plan for savoring Napoli-style pizzas, fresh salads, and indulgent Italian desserts in Capitol Hill. Watch the video 👇

Step into Capitol Hill’s coziest Italian gem for Napoli-style pizzas, fresh burrata salads, and desserts that’ll ruin all others for you (in the best way). A go-to for an easy date night or a casual indulgent dinner.

Savor true Italian flavours in cap hill

Enjoy authentic Napoli-style pizza, fresh burrata salads, and decadent desserts at Capitale Pizzeria, perfect for a cozy dinner date or foodie night out in Capitol Hill.

Pizza Dinner

✅ Before you go
• Make a reservation if you're going on a weekend

• Come hungry: portions are shareable, but rich

• They don’t rush you — plan to linger with a glass of wine

💪 Pro tips
• Order one of their city-named pizzas 

•  The Burrata & The Beet Salad is unexpectedly chef’s kiss — don’t skip it

• Split the Pistachio Tiramisu and Espresso Cheesecake — both are worth it

• The vibe is casual but chic — great for date night or catching up with a foodie friend



Dinner at Capitale Pizzeria

This cozy little gem- Capitale pizzeria completely transported me to Napoli.

and the beet salad absolutely blew me away.

I'm not even a salad person and I was in love.

Cities and honestly each bite felt like a quick trip through Italy's flavors.

Toppings were the quality we could taste.

The desserts are in the league of their own.

tiramisu and espresso cheesecake absolutely addictive.

It's definitely an Italian cuisine hidden in cap hill