On Saturday, March 21, people of Seattle gathered in South Park for the first Best Day Ever event, a day of service, storytelling, shared meals, and community connection co-created by the Seattle Department of Neighborhoods and the Seattle Chamber of Connection and local partner Cultivate South Park. Best Day Ever is a community-powered celebration designed to strengthen civic belonging while spotlighting the people, small businesses, and cultural traditions that make Seattle’s neighborhoods unique.
Christie Robertson, a local community audio producer at Civic Sound Productions, attended the inaugural Best Day Ever event to capture the excitement of the day. Hear her conversations with event organizers, South Park locals, and participants from across the city – including many first-time visitors to the neighborhood – who ventured out to discover the hidden gems and vibrant culture of South Park. Listen to the powerful audio story below (English: 10 min 06 sec; Español: 13 min 48 sec).
Is your curiosity sparked? Don’t worry there are more Best Day Ever events coming up in neighborhoods across Seattle!
Upcoming Events
- May 30: Downtown with Art Love House. Learn more and register.
- Sept 12: Ballard with National Nordic Museum
- Sept 19: Hillman City with Hrvst House
- Oct 10: Fremont with Fremont Neighborhood Council
- Oct 24: Lake City with Lake City Community Council
- Nov 14: Central District with Urban Wellness Retreat
