Category Archive • Commons Creatives

Halloween Candy, Comedy, Magic, Music, and More!

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    Halloween starts early this weekend at Third Place Commons with the first of three fun, family-friendly events, our 6th annual Halloween Hafla Belly Dance Event. Head to the Commons stage this Saturday, October 29th at 2 PM to enjoy a performance for the whole family from Silk Rain, A Dance Company. Then, don’t go far because ...

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Free Dance Lessons, Latin Music Fun, & More This Month

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The weather may be cooling down, but things are heating up this month at Third Place Commons! The fun starts this Friday, October 7th  at 6 PM when you can learn to Cha Cha with Mark Willson and Margot Richardson of Delicious Dance. During this free, easygoing one-hour lesson, you’ll dance with new friends and practice ...

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Applications Now Available for Holiday Crafts Fairs – Due Oct 5th

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Applications are now being accepted for the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market’s 2016 Holiday Crafts Fairs. Local and Washington-based artists and crafters of all kinds are encouraged to apply. This holiday season, shoppers will be treated to two indoor holiday crafts fairs where they can find unique and one-of-a-kind gifts for everyone on their holiday lists. ...

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Free Latin Music Series Starts September 2nd!

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Third Place Commons is delighted to announce the launch of a new fall Latin Music Series. Over four Fridays in September and October, the Commons will celebrate the irresistible rhythms and melodies of Latin music beginning this Friday, September 2nd with Savani Latin Jazz. Audiences at the Commons always love to dance, which is why we’re ...

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Crafts Day at LFP Farmers Market Is Sunday, July 17th

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Crafts Day at LFP Farmers Market Is Sunday, July 17th

This Sunday, July 17th marks the return of the annual Crafts Day at the Lake Forest Park Farmers Market! Always a popular event, this year’s Crafts Day will feature 20+ artists and crafters from around the region. Be sure to stop by the market to shop a gorgeous array of handmade jewelry, accessories, decorative arts, cards, ...

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World Wide Knit in Public Day Coming Soon to a Commons Near You!

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Oh what fun! On any given day, there are more knitters in the Commons than you can shake two sticks at – make that needles.  Morning, afternoon, and evening groups of creative people make Knitting in Public a regular occurrence, but this coming Saturday is a special occasion On June 13th, from 11 am to 3 ...

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A Very Third Place Saturday

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This coming Saturday,  May 2nd, Third Place has you covered! Love Third Place Books?  Celebrate Independent Bookstore Day with your very favorite booksellers from 9 am to 5 pm.  There is a lot going on, and you can check out the full schedule here.  Just a glimpse into activities: FREE DRIP COFFEE – Honey Bear will be ...

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Create your Saturday

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Join us for a creative, colorful Commons Saturday!  On March 7, members of NW Polymer Clay Guild invite you to watch them in action and learn about this versatile, fun, and accessible medium.  Come watch between 9 am to 5 pm, and learn a new way to put your dusty pasta maker to good use. And ...

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What’s Growing in the Commons?

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Last month, a barricade was built to close off two empty restaurant spaces in the Commons.   The vast expanse of white wall inspired Commons regular Elsa Bouman to think outside the box. She envisioned a community mural to bring color and cheer – and the outside – into the Commons. And look what is taking ...

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A good time was had by all

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A good time was had by all

Who in the world would show up at Third Place Commons at 7 am for a Valentine’s Day Breakfast?  Nearly 300 of our supporters thought it would be a great way to start the day and show support for their favorite place. The morning started with music by local treasures, The Milner Family Fiddles.  Emcee Allen ...

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