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From Woodinville to Issaquah, we’re bringing you the best in events, hidden gems, and things to do across Woodinville, Redmond, Kirkland, Bellevue, Issaquah and beyond! Dive into a fun, fresh take on what’s happening nearby – your ultimate guide to living it up on the Eastside!

 

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Best Eastside Pumpkin Patches (2026 Guide)

September 30, 2026 by eastsideinside

Pumpkin season is here. And we're covering the Best Eastside Pumpkin Patches. This guide covers 13 farms on the Eastside and up into Snohomish County. Some are quiet family farms. Others are all-day parks with rides, corn mazes and haunted houses at night. We checked every farm's own website on Sept. 28, 2026. When a detail comes from somewhere else, we say where. When a … [Read more...] about Best Eastside Pumpkin Patches (2026 Guide)

Eastside Kayaking: 5 Places to Launch Your Kayak.

April 20, 2026 by eastsideinside

eastside kayaking in the mercer slough. Where to launch your kayak on the Eastside.

The Secret Spots for Eastside Kayaking (Most People Don't Know About) Everyone talks about Gene Coulon Park. That's exactly why you'll sit in a parking lot for 45 minutes on a Saturday while everyone else does the same thing. The best Eastside kayaking doesn't happen at the obvious spots. It happens at the places nobody posts about. Here's what most people don't realize: you … [Read more...] about Eastside Kayaking: 5 Places to Launch Your Kayak.

The Ultimate Guide to Eastside Dog Parks

April 20, 2026 by eastsideinside

image of dogs at an eastside dog park.

If you live on the Eastside, you already know, dog owners here don't mess around. Studies show the average dog owner spends over $2,000 a year on their pup. But somehow, most people still waste time and money figuring out which parks are worth the drive and which ones turn into mud swamps every October. That's why we put together the ultimate guide to Eastside dog parks, so you … [Read more...] about The Ultimate Guide to Eastside Dog Parks

Best Things to Do in Bellevue, WA (That Locals Actually Love)

April 12, 2026 by eastsideinside

image of Meydenbauer Bay near Bellevue WA

Bellevue is not just a Seattle suburb anymore. It has its own thing going — great food, real parks, and some genuinely unique experiences you will not find anywhere else on the Eastside. These are the proven best things to do in Bellevue WA. These are real spots with details that actually help you plan. Quick List Bellevue Botanical Garden (free, 53 acres) Mercer Slough Nature … [Read more...] about Best Things to Do in Bellevue, WA (That Locals Actually Love)

Woodinville Wine Tasting Pass: How to Maximize It (Car-Free + Budget Math)

January 28, 2026 by eastsideinside

Featured image showing the Woodinville Wine Tasting Pass with red and white wine glasses, a vineyard backdrop, and tasting pass cards on a wooden table — highlighting tips for car-free wine tasting, budget planning, and itinerary ideas in Woodinville.

“Wait… how much did we just spend?”That was me — standing in a gorgeous Woodinville tasting room, buzzed on good Cab, staring at the bill I didn’t plan for. Woodinville’s wine tasting pass can be a money-saver. But only if you use it right. And for most first-timers? There’s a good chance you’ll overspend, over-sip, or waste time room-hopping with no vibe-match. This … [Read more...] about Woodinville Wine Tasting Pass: How to Maximize It (Car-Free + Budget Math)

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The Ultimate Guide to Eastside Dog Parks

April 20, 2026 By eastsideinside

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Eastside Kayaking: 5 Places to Launch Your Kayak.

April 20, 2026 By eastsideinside

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