Seattle Times Summer Guide

Planning out your summer? Use this interactive guide to find activities around Seattle, May through August 2017, from festivals to pool time to Fourth of July activities. For more summer fun, check out the rest of our summer guide package.

Date Event Location Description
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Thru Sept. 4 Terracotta Warriors of the First Emperor Pacific Science Center, Seattle Special exhibit of artifacts from the First Imperial Dynasty of China, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Monday-Friday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday
Call for info: 206-443-3611
Aquatic Activities Thru Sept. 4 Enchanted Village and Wild Waves Water Park Wild Waves, Federal Way Fun park rides only, 11:30 a.m.-7:30 p.m. May 13-14, 20-21; Wild Waves water park open, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 27-29; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 2; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 3-4; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 5-9; 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 10-11; 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12-16; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 19-21, 23-29; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 30; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Fridays-Saturdays July-Sept. 4, 36201 Enchanted Parkway S., Federal Way
Call for info: 253-661-8000
Aquatic Activities May 13 - Sept. 10 Mounger Pool Mounger Pool, Seattle Two outdoor pools, Big Pool with corkscrew slide, shallow Little Pool; swim lessons, open swims, themed events, hours vary daily
Call for info: 206-684-4708
Outdoors May 13 - Oct. 29 Remlinger Farms Country Fair Fun Park Remlinger Farms, Carnation Barnyard animals, pony rides, steam train, kiddie rides, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays through June 11; 10:30 a.m.-4:30 p.m. daily June 19-Sept. 4, Saturdays-Sundays Sept. 9-17
Call for info: 425-333-4135
Festivals & Parades May 17 Seattle 17th of May Festival Market Street and Ballard Avenue, Seattle Syttende Mai, Norway’s Constitution Day parade, with marching bands, Norwegian-American organizations, drill teams, classic cars, 6 p.m. Wednesday
Arts, Exhibits & Expos May 20 Space Race Exhibit, Museum of Flight Museum of Flight, Seattle Opening day of new exhibit of artifacts from flights to the moon in the 1960s on display including moon rocks, lunar rover moon buggy, the only Viking Mars lander on Earth, space suits, the first Apollo spacecraft and the historic Apollo 12 engines that were lost at the bottom of the sea for 43 years until they were recovered by Seattle-based Bezos Expeditions in 2013, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily
Call for info: 206-764-5720
Festivals & Parades May 20 A Glimpse of China Chinese Culture and Arts Festival Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Chinese food, art, crafts, tea tasting, traditional dance performances, painting and calligraphy activities for all ages
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Festivals & Parades May 20 West Seattle Bee Festival High Point Commons Park, Seattle Sustainable gardening practices and other ways to help bees; vendors and organizations who focus on sustainability and/or help support bees, kids’ activities, music, food vendors, 10 a.m.-3 p.m.
Food & Drink May 20 Herb and Food Fair Bastyr University, Kenmore Educational speakers and workshops, cooking demonstrations, plant sale, music and entertainment, guided walks, children’s games and activities, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Outdoors May 20 Auburn Petpalooza Game Farm Park, Auburn Dog Trot Fun Run, 9:30 a.m.; entertainment, pony rides, dog agility area, pet contest, children’s activities, vendors, pet adoptions, food vendors, activities for humans and pets, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call for info: 253-931-3043
Festivals & Parades May 20 Armed Forces Day Joint Base Lewis-McChord, Steilacoom/DuPont Military displays, historic re-enactments, entertainment, kids’ activities, food vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m.
Festivals & Parades May 20 Paine Field Aviation Day Historic Flight Foundation, Mukilteo Commemorating the 75th anniversary of the Doolittle Tokyo Raid, events for all ages, vintage and other aircraft on display and flying, Aviation Day 5K/10K, kids’ activities, educational displays and exhibits; warbirds fly at noon; pancake breakfast, food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festivals & Parades May 20 - 21 University District StreetFair University Way Northeast from Campus Parkway to North 50th Street, Seattle 48th annual fair, craft and food vendors, music on three stages, dance performance area, street performers, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. May 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21
Festivals & Parades May 20 - 21 Normandy Park Arts Festival Normandy Park City Hall, Normandy Park Arts and crafts vendors including paintings, sculptures, photography; food vendors, music, kids’ activities, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. May 20, noon-4 p.m. May 21
Arts, Exhibits & Expos May 20 - Sept. 4 “Jim Henson Exhibition: Imagination Unlimited” Museum of Pop Culture (MoPop), Seattle World premiere of traveling exhibit, puppets, costumes and experiences from Jim Henson’s work including “The Muppet Show,” “Sesame Street,” “Fraggle Rock,” “The Dark Crystal,” “Labyrinth” and more; other exhibits include “The Art of Rube Goldberg,” “Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction,” “Indie Game Revolution,” “Fantasy: Worlds of Myth and Magic,” “Can’t Look Away: The Lure of Horror Film,” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 26, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. daily May 27-Sept. 4
Call for info: 206-770-2700
Outdoors May 21 Beat the Bridge Husky Stadium, Seattle Benefiting JDRF (Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation), 8K race with challenges to cross University Bridge before it’s raised, 3-mile walk, fun run through the University of Washington campus; 8 a.m.
Call for info: 206-708-2236
Food & Drink May 21 Mushroom Maynia Center for Urban Horticulture, Seattle Puget Sound Mycological Society information on safe cultivation, hunting and harvesting methods, arts and crafts, nature walks, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos May 21 Touch-a-Truck Magnuson Park, Seattle Children of all ages explore construction trucks, emergency vehicles, vintage trucks; professionals explain the equipment and the work each performs, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; horns-free hour for children with special needs and/or sensitive ears, 9-10 a.m.; hosted by Junior League of Seattle
Arts, Exhibits & Expos May 21 Sky Valley Motorcycle Show Downtown Snohomish Custom, antique, vintage, sport-motorcycle show, vendors, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Outdoors May 21, 28 Bicycle Sundays Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized vehicles to allow biking, jogging or strolling along the boulevard, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. May 21, 28
Outdoors May 25 - 29 Beach naturalists at low tide Seattle, Burien, Des Moines, Shoreline Explore the beach at low tide with Seattle Aquarium naturalists, 9:45 a.m.-1 p.m. May 25; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. May 26; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 27; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28; 1-4 p.m. May 29 at Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, South Alki, Lincoln Park, Seattle; Seahurst Park, Burien; Saltwater State Park, Des Moines; Richmond Beach Park, Shoreline; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 27 and 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28 at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Avenue S., Des Moines
Festivals & Parades May 26, 29 Memorial Day events, Mill Creek Main Street from Mill Creek Town Center to City Hall, Mill Creek Commemoration ceremony, 6 p.m. May 26, Veterans Monument, Library Park, 15429 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Mill Creek; parade to honor local veterans and members of the families of those who died in service, 10:30 a.m. May 29
Call for info: 425-293-7463
Festivals & Parades May 26 - 29 Northwest Folklife Festival Seattle Center, Seattle Multicultural arts, music, storytelling and crafts, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. May 26-28, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. May 29
Festivals & Parades May 27 Tankfest Northwest Flying Heritage Collection, Everett Display of tanks, military vehicles, and artillery weapons, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 206-342-4243
Outdoors May 27 - Sept. 4 Woodland Park Zoo Butterfly Garden Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Northwest garden with butterflies in 3,000-square-foot tent, included with zoo admission; daily activities include baby gorilla Yola in the gorilla exhibit, 12:30-4 p.m. daily, weather permitting; carousel, animal encounters, Willawong Station bird feeding ($1/seed stick, cash only); 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Call for info: 206-548-2500
Arts, Exhibits & Expos May 27 - Sept.. 10 “It’s Raining Cats and Dogs,” MOHAI Museum of History & Industry, Seattle New exhibit on the history of pets in Seattle opens May 27; ongoing exhibits include “Edible City: A Delicious Journey,” the story of how people eat in Seattle, through Sept. 10; “Boeing Flight Path,” through July 16; permanent exhibits “True Northwest: The Seattle Journey” and “Maritime Seattle;” 10 a.m.-5 p.m. daily, until 8 p.m. June 1 and every Thursday from July 6 to Sept. 7
Call for info: 206-324-1126
Aquatic Activities May 27 - Sept. 4 Colman Pool Lincoln Park, Seattle Outdoor saltwater pool with giant tube slide, public swims, lap swims, family swims, May 27-29, June 3-4 and10-11, then daily June 17-Sept. 4; lessons available
Call for info: 206-684-7494
Outdoors May 27 - Sept. 4 Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma Wild Wonders Outdoor Theater animal shows opening weekend, May 27-29; daily animal encounters and keeper talks; open 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. daily through May 19; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily May 20-Sept. 4 (early closure 2 p.m. July 28)
Call for info: 253-591-5337
Outdoors May 27 - 29 Beach naturalists at low tide, Olympic Sculpture Park and Dash Point State Park Dash Point State Park, Federal Way Explore the beach at low tide with Seattle Aquarium naturalists, 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. May 27; 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. May 28; 1-4 p.m. May 29; Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle
Outdoors May 28 Emerald City Bike Ride CenturyLink Field, Seattle Cascade Bicycle Club 24- or 10-mile routes including the Highway 520 bridge, I-5 Express Lanes and I-90 Express Lanes, closed to vehicle traffic; proceeds support bicycle education and advocacy programs, 6 a.m. May 28
Food & Drink June 2 - 4 Bite of Greece Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption, Seattle Greek food, dancing, marketplace, 4-10 p.m. June 2, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 3, noon-6 p.m. June 4
Festivals & Parades June 2 - 4 Edmonds Waterfront Festival Port of Edmonds Marina, Edmonds Nautical-themed festival, Classic Boat Show, Kids Area entertainment and activities, vendors, food court, Beer Garden with entertainment, 3-10 p.m. June 2, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 4; $4, free for ages 12 and younger; 5k Dash, 9 a.m. June 3, $25
Call for info: 206-335-9665
Festivals & Parades June 3 Beacon Hill Festival Jefferson Community Center and Park, Seattle Entertainment, local food, carnival games, bouncy toys, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7481
Outdoors June 3 Lake to Lake Bike Ride Lake Hills Community Park, Bellevue Noncompetitive 8-mile Greenbelt Loop and challenging 22-mile Lake Loop, through Bellevue’s park system; 9 a.m.
Call for info: 425-452-4882
Festivals & Parades June 3 Finland 100 Summer Party Vasa Park Resort & Ballroom, Bellevue Celebration of Finland’s centennial with food and beverage vendors, Finnish music, dancing, games for all ages, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 3 Kent International Festival ShoWare Center, Kent Celebration of the cultural diversity in South King County, with entertainment, activities, 10 a.m.-9 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 3 - 4 Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival Seattle Center, Seattle Traditional and contemporary music and dance, fashion, foods, drill teams, games, craft activities, art and literature of the Philippines, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Arts, Exhibits & Expos June 3 - 4 Seattle Pet Expo CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle Exhibits, vendors, adoption event with dozens of rescue groups, entertainment, demonstrations, author readings/book signings, pet products, learn about pet care and training, volunteerism, traveling with your pet, types of pets/breeds, activities for people and pets; pets welcome on a fixed lead or in carrier with proof of age-appropriate vaccinations, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 4
Arts, Exhibits & Expos June 3 - 4 Dozer Day Seattle Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup Kids get in the driver’s seat and drive bulldozers, excavators and other heavy equipment with a professional operator; proceeds benefit children’s charities, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 3 - 4 Duvall Days Festival Duvall Festival celebrating “Small Town/Real Life” spirit; parade, 10:30 a.m. June 3; Main Street closed to traffic with vendors, music and dance performances, art demonstrations, kids’ play zones (zip line, climbing wall, bouncy houses, obstacle course), food vendors, beer gardens, Cow Pie Bingo, 4H Petting Zoo, Laser Tag, June 3, McCormick Park; Riverview Education Foundation 5K run, a 10K run, Firefighters’ Pancake Breakfast June 4
Outdoors June 3 - 4, June 18 Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma Ocean Commotion activities to learn about sea creatures and their habitats, June 3-4; Half-Price Dads’ Day, June 18; daily animal encounters and keeper talks; 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Call for info: 253-591-5337
Outdoors June 4 Race for the Cure Seattle Center, Seattle Fundraiser to support ending breast cancer, Survivor Parade, 5K run and walk events, kids’ run and Paws for the Cure dog walk, 8 a.m.
Call for info: 206-633-0303
Outdoors June 4 and June 25 Bicycle Sundays Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized vehicles to allow biking, jogging or strolling along the boulevard, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 4 and 25
Food & Drink June 4 Woodinville Wine Ride Woodhouse Wine Estates, Woodinville 30-mile route on the Sammamish River Trail and roads, wine tasting and food sampling, finish-line party, 9 a.m.
Outdoors June 8 - 26 Beach Naturalists at Low Tide Seattle, Burien, Des Moines, Shoreline Explore the beach at low tide with Seattle Aquarium naturalists, 10 a.m.-noon June 8; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. June 9; 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 10; 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 11; 9 a.m.-noon June 22; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. June 23; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 25; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26; Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, South Alki, Lincoln Park, Seattle; Seahurst Park, Burien; Saltwater State Park, Des Moines; Richmond Beach Park, Shoreline
Festivals & Parades June 8 - 11 Vashon Sheepdog Classic Misty Isle Farms, Vashon Island Most-attended herding event on the West Coast, with local food and craft vendors; dawn-dusk
Festivals & Parades June 9 - 11 Maple Valley Days Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley Entertainment, vendors, carnival rides, kids’ activities, 3-8 p.m. June 9; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 10; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11; parade, 10 a.m. June 10
Festivals & Parades June 9 - 11 Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival Legion Park, Everett Garden art and plant sale, display garden, entertainment, kids’ activities, food vendors, wine garden, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 9, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 10, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 11
Aquatic Activities June 10 Shilshole Boatfest: Seas the Bay! Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle Boat rides, info about boating, boat safety, protecting the environment, kids’ activities, music, food trucks, vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Outdoors June 10 Flying Wheels Summer Century Marymoor Park, Redmond Snoqualmie Valley ride, 104 miles, 6:30 a.m.; 63 miles and 45 miles, 7:30 a.m.; 23 miles, 8 a.m.; Finish Line Festival with bike-themed exhibitors, beer garden; proceeds benefit bicycle education programs and advocacy
Outdoors June 10 Get Outdoors Expo - Expand Your Playlist Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah Basic kayaking, how to prepare for hiking, outdoors-gear giveaways, camp-food tastings, geocaching adventures, trip-planning guidance, food trucks, beer garden, live music, displays by natural-resource agencies, nonprofit organizations, outdoor products and services, 10 a.m.-3:30 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 10 Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest Seattle Center, Seattle African-American heritage celebration activities, entertainment, noon-6 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Outdoors June 10 Beach naturalists at low tide, Olympic Sculpture Park, Des Moines Beach Park Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle, and Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines Explore the beach at low tide with Seattle Aquarium naturalists, 10:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m. June 10; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 11; 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 24; 10:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. June 25; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. June 26
Festivals & Parades June 10 Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Issaquah Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance bike demos, vendors, trail riding, bike-skill clinics, kids’ events, beer garden, proceeds help build and maintain trails, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Outdoors June 11 Shore Run Madison Park, Seattle Fundraiser for Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, scenic courses, 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk, Kids’ Run, 8:15 a.m.
Outdoors June 11 Furry 5K for Seattle Animal Shelter Seward Park, Seattle Run/walk, dogs encouraged, entertainment, vendors, proceeds benefit animal care at Seattle Animal Shelter; 11:30 a.m.
Festivals & Parades June 11 Seattle Pride March Cal Anderson Park, Seattle Rally, 11 a.m., march to elevate LGBTQ people, advocate and show strength; allies welcome, noon
Outdoors June 11 Take Steps for Crohn’s & Colitis Magnuson Park, Seattle Two- to three-mile walk to benefit treatment, research, 3 p.m.
Outdoors June 11 Big Backyard 5K Marymoor Park, Redmond Run/walk, celebration with fitness activities, music, vendors; proceeds benefit King County Parks; 9 a.m.
Festivals & Parades June 16 Celebrate Juneteenth Yesler Community Center, Seattle Celebration to commemorate the June 19, 1865 announcement of the abolition of slavery in Texas and emancipation of African-American slaves throughout the South, for all ages, 5 p.m.
Call for info: 206-386-1245
Festivals & Parades June 16 - 18 Edmonds Arts Festival Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds Arts and crafts sales, juried art galleries, outdoor amphitheater, food courts, student art exhibit, kids’ crafts, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 16-17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18
Call for info: 425-771-6412
Festivals & Parades June 16 - 18 Meeker Days Festival Downtown Puyallup Arts, crafts and food vendors, entertainment, noon-9 p.m. June 16, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 17, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 18
Festivals & Parades June 16 - 18 Washington Brewers Festival Marymoor Park, Redmond Sample 500 beers from 110 Washington breweries, wine and cider tastings, food trucks, live music; ages 21 and older only, 4-9:30 p.m. June 16; for all ages, with kids activities, Root Beer Garden, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 17, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 18
Festivals & Parades June 17 Morgan Junction Community Festival Morgan Junction Park, Seattle Live music, family entertainment, kids’ arts and crafts activities, commercial and community vendors, food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 17 - 18 Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair Fremont neighborhood, Seattle Celebrate the longest day of the year through street theater and human expression, with naked, painted bicyclists, parade of human-powered floats and community-based ensembles, 1 p.m. (earlier start time than prior years) June 17, from Fremont to Gas Works Park, Seattle; Fremont Fair performances by local bands, arts, crafts vendors, food and drink vendors, artistic expression for all ages; craft market 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 17, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18; music stages, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 17, 11 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 18; Dog Parade, 2:30 p.m. June 18
Food & Drink June 17 Urban Farm and Wetlands Community Celebration Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, Seattle Celebrating the farm, community and food, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Aquatic Activities June 17 - 18 Classic Yacht Weekend, Bell Harbor Marina Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle Pacific Northwest Fleet of the Classic Yacht Association hosts 50 classic wooden yachts on view, many open for boarding (wear soft-soled shoes), 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 17 - 18 Burien Wild Strawberry Festival Burien Town Square Park, 152nd Street Southwest and Fifth Avenue Southwest, Burien Music, performers, Saturday Touch a Truck, Sunday Car Show, vendors, food vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 17, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 18
Outdoors June 18 Rock ’n’ Roll Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle Scenic course with music by local bands at mile marks, water stations, post-race concert, 7 a.m.
Outdoors June 23 Auburn KidsDay Les Gove Park, Auburn Live entertainment, inflatable rides, mini golf, arts and crafts activities, vendors, vehicle/equipment display, food concessions, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 253-931-3043
Arts, Exhibits & Expos June 18 Fenders on Front Street Car Show Issaquah Classic-car show along Front Street, music by the Fabulous Roofshakers, MC Lance Lambert, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Food & Drink June 23 - 25 Taste of Tacoma Point Defiance Park, Tacoma Food by 40 restaurants and specialty food-product vendors, 100 craft and commercial vendors, cooking demo stage, music and entertainment on four stages, Wine Bar, beer gardens, carnival rides and other kids’ activities, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 23-24, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 25
Call for info: 425-295-3262
Aquatic Activities June 24 Get Out & Boat Fest Chandler’s Cove, Seattle Free 45-minute power and sailboat rides, boat skills clinics, boating seminars, demo kayaks and paddleboards, kids’ zone with toy-boat building activities, music, food vendors, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.
Call for info: 206-748-0012
Arts, Exhibits & Expos June 24 Greenwood Car Show Greenwood Avenue North from North 65th Street to North 90th Street, Seattle Classic car show with 800 cars, food and car-related vendors, 8 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 206-930-3033
Festivals & Parades June 24 Spirit of Indigenous People Festival Seattle Center, Seattle Traditional and contemporary music, dance, arts and crafts of the indigenous people of North America, 11:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Outdoors June 24 Walk for Rice Seward Park, Seattle Walk or run 2.5 miles to benefit Asian Counseling and Referral Service, 8 a.m.
Outdoors June 24 Mill Creek Garden Tour Mill Creek Tour six local gardens at your own pace, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades June 24 - 25 Seattle PrideFest/Pride Parade Fourth Avenue from Union Street to Denny Way, Seattle “Together We Rise” theme, entertainment, activities, June 24, Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle; and June 25, Seattle Center; Seattle Pride Parade, theme “Indivisible,” accessible (ADA) viewing areas at Westlake Park, announcer stages at Westlake Park, at Bell Street and Denny Way, beer gardens, 11 a.m. June 25
Festivals & Parades June 24 - 25 Bellevue Strawberry Festival Crossroads Park, Bellevue Inspired by Bellevue’s agricultural history, Eastside Heritage Center mini-museum, history activities, entertainment, carnival games, pony rides, craft vendors, strawberry shortcake, auto show, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 24, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 25
Festivals & Parades June 24 - 25 Shoreline Arts Festival Shoreline Center, Shoreline Arts exhibits, Artist Marketplace, cultural rooms, art activities, performances, Food Court, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 25
Aquatic Activities June 24 - Sept. 4 Henry Moses Aquatic Center Henry Moses Aquatic Center, Renton Lap pool, leisure pool with slides, water spray play, lazy river, concessions, hours vary
Call for info: 425-430-6780
Festivals & Parades June 24 - 25 Medieval Midsomer Festival Camlann Medieval Village, Carnation Celebrate Midsomer in replica of a 14th-century English village, with minstrels, magic, bonfires, sheep, villagers, noon-5 p.m.
Outdoors June 24 - 25 Northwest Trek Slug Fest Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville Activities celebrating Northwest slugs, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call for info: 360-832-6117
Festivals & Parades June 25 Skandia Midsommarfest Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore Traditional Scandinavian celebration, music and dance performances, kids’ activities, craft and food vendors, costume presentation, participatory dancing, traditional pole raising ceremony, 11 a.m.-6 p.m.
Call for info: 425-954-5262
Outdoors June 25 Tour de Pierce Washington State Fair Event Center, Puyallup Bicycle ride, 12-, 30- and 50-mile routes, promotes fitness and bicycle safety, 7:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m.
Food & Drink June 29 Pike Place MarketFront Grand Opening Pike Place Market, Seattle Market-expansion area opens with ceremony, performances by local musicians, bites from MarketFront vendors, activities to explore the new space that includes public plaza and viewing deck, new tables for farmers and craft vendors, public art installations, food vendors, underground parking; 1-7 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos June 30-Sept. 10 "Yayoi Kusama: Infinity Mirrors" Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Experience five of the artist’s immersive, multi-reflective Infinity Mirror Rooms and 60 works on paper, paintings and sculpture from the 1950s to the present, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Mondays and Wednesdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Thursdays-Fridays (closing at 5 p.m. June 30), 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays, closed July 4, open Labor Day, Sept. 4
Call for info: 206-654-3100
Festivals & Parades July 1 - 4 Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle Celebrate the maritime heritage of the Northwest with boats in and out of the water, with boat rides, boatbuilding contests, skills demos, activities for kids, music, food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 1-3, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. July 4
Music July 2 - Sept. 24 Seattle Peace Concerts Seattle Weekly concerts in various parks, noon-6 p.m. Sundays
Fourth of July July 4 Seafair Summer 4th Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park, Seattle Food vendors, exhibits, entertainment, beer and beverage garden, games including pie-eating contests, sack races, noon-11 p.m., fireworks show at 10:20 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Naturalization Ceremony Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center People from many nations will be sworn in as new U.S. citizens, band performs from 11 a.m.-noon, ceremony at noon
Fourth of July July 4 Bellevue Family 4th Bellevue Downtown Park, Bellevue Food, games, music, fireworks show, 2-10:30 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Kirkland 4th of July Celebration Marina Park, Kirkland Kid-oriented “decorate to celebrate” event, followed by children’s walking parade; main parade at noon from Market Street and Central Way; music, picnic, 10:15 p.m. fireworks display; 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Fourth on the Plateau Sammamish Commons Park, Sammamish Live music, skatepark, playground, vendors, activities, kids bounce zone, spray park, fireworks at 10 p.m.; 6-10:30 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Carnation 4th of July Celebration Downtown Carnation and Tolt MacDonald Park, Carnation Parade (11 a.m., Tolt Avenue), 5K run/walk, pancake breakfast, live music, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, car show, food and arts and crafts vendors, beer garden, fireworks display at dusk; 8 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 4th Celebration at the Lake Lake Boren Park, Newcastle Food, music; fireworks at 10 p.m.; 6-10 p.m.
Call for info: 425-649-4444
Fourth of July July 4 Auburn 4th of July Festival Les Gove Park, Auburn Kids’ bike parade at noon; entertainment on 2 stages, inflatable rides, climbing wall, trampolines, trackless train, petting zoo, pony carousel, bingo, bocce, car show, craft vendors, book sale, food vendors, spray park, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 253-931-3043
Fourth of July July 4 Burien Independence Day Parade Southwest 153rd Street between Ambaum Boulevard and Fourth Avenue Southwest, Burien Marching bands, floats, Seafair pirates; starts at 3 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Family 4th at the Fort Fort Dent Park, Tukwila Inflatable bouncers, slides, entertainment stage, food vendors, fireworks at 10 p.m.; 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Fireworks Over Des Moines Des Moines Marina, Des Moines Beer and wine garden, live music, food trucks, fireworks at 10:20 p.m.; 5-11 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Kent Fourth of July Splash Lake Meridian Park, Kent Bouncy houses, T-Bird puck and shoot, food vendors, community showcase highlighting local talent, old-fashioned games, pie-eating contest, fireworks at 10 p.m.; noon-10:30 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Renton’s Fabulous 4th of July Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, Renton Entertainment, Sand Blast Volleyball Tournament, kids activities, beach concession stand; fireworks at 10 p.m.; 9 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Federal Way’s Red, White and Blues Festival Celebration Park, Federal Way Entertainment, games, arts and crafts, fireworks, 3-11 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Tacoma Freedom Fair Marine Park, Tacoma Air show, food vendors, exhibits, rides, fireworks show over Puget Sound, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 An Edmonds Kind of Fourth Downtown Edmonds, Fifth Avenue and Main Street, Edmonds Beat Brackett 5K, children’s parade (11:30 a.m.), main parade (noon), food vendors (Civic Stadium), Edmonds Firefighters Waterball Competition (City Park), beard and mustache contest, fireworks (Civic Stadium), 10 a.m.-10 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Bothell 4th of July Downtown Bothell, Main Street and Northeast 185th Street, Bothell Pancake breakfast (8:30-10:30 a.m., downtown firehouse), children’s parade (11:15 a.m.), grand parade (noon) from Main Street and 104th Avenue Northeast (new temporary route, see website for details)
Fourth of July July 4 Everett’s Colors of Freedom Festival/Thunder on the Bay Fireworks Legion Park and Port Gardner Bay, Everett Parade (11 a.m. along Colby and Wetmore Avenues, between Wall and 26th streets), kids’ activities, food fair, beer garden, live music, 11 a.m.-10:20 p.m., Legion Park, Everett; fireworks show at 10:20 p.m. over Port Gardner Bay;
Fourth of July July 4 Evergreen Speedway USA Birthday Bash Evergreen Speedway, Monroe Car demo, super stock Figure 8s, stinger 8s, hornets, youth hornets, V8s, buses, boat races, Mr. Dizzy stunt, fireworks, 3-10 p.m.
Fourth of July July 4 Arlington Frontier Days / Fourth of July North Olympic Avenue, downtown Arlington Pancake breakfast (7-10 a.m., Haller Park), Pedal, Paddle, Puff Triathlon (8 a.m., Haller Park), Kiwanis auction, kiddies parade (4:30 p.m.), grand parade (5 p.m.), Stilly Duck Dash (7:30 p.m., Haller Park), fireworks (Quake Park), 7 a.m.-10 p.m.
Music July 5 - Sept. 1 Out To Lunch Concert Series Various locations in downtown Seattle A lunchtime concert series in 12 venues throughout downtown Seattle, noon-1:30 p.m. Tuesday through Friday, 4:30-6 p.m. Mondays
Music July 5 - Aug. 23 Shoreline Concerts in the Park Shoreline Live music in various parks throughout Shoreline, 6:30 p.m. Wednesdays July 5 through Aug. 23
Outdoors July 5 - Sept. 4 Jetty Island Jetty Landing, Everett Ferry to two-mile, sandy island, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Mondays-Thursdays, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Fridays-Saturday, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Sundays
Call for info: 425-257-8304
Outdoors July 6 - Aug. 24 Outdoor Movies, Magnuson Park Magnuson Park, Seattle Music performances, food trucks, 6 p.m., movies at dusk; “Rogue One: A Star Wars Story,” July 6; “Moana,” July 13; “Hidden Figures,” July 20; “Willy Wonka and the Chocolate Factory” (1971), July 27; “La La Land,” Aug. 3; “The Lego Batman Movie, “ Aug. 10; “Fantastic Beasts and Where to Find Them,” Aug. 17; “The Princess Bride,” Aug. 24
Music July 6 - Aug. 17 Kirkland Summer Evening Concert Series Marina Park, Kirkland Weekly concert series, 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays
Festivals & Parades July 7 - 9 Redmond Arts Festival Redmond Town Center, Redmond Arts and crafts by 70 vendors; nine live bands, mimosa/wine/beer garden, sidewalk chalk for kids, food concessions, community project, noon-8 p.m. July 7-8; noon-7 p.m. July 9
Call for info: 425-869-2640
Festivals & Parades July 7 - 8 Redmond Derby Days Redmond City Hall Campus, Redmond Kids parade, grand parade, carnival rides, arts, music, food and more, 4-10 p.m. July 7, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 8
Festivals & Parades July 7 - 9 Arlington Fly-In Arlington Airport, Arlington Aviation festival and air show, war birds, antique and home-built aircraft displays, rides, attractions for all ages, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. July 7-8, 8 a.m.-5 p.m. July 9
Food & Drink July 7 - 9 Seattle International Beerfest Seattle Center, Seattle Specialty beer festival, noon-10 p.m. July 7-8, noon-7 p.m. July 9
Festivals & Parades July 7 - 9 Art by the Bay Festival Stanwood Display and sale by 100 juried artists, plants and garden art, food, music, 2-7 p.m. July 7, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 8-9
Music July 7 - 28 Music Under The Stars Columbia Park, Seattle Music for all ages, 7:15 p.m. Fridays, July 7 through 28
Festivals & Parades July 8 Wallingford Family Parade Good Shepherd Center, Seattle Schools, drill teams, marching bands, community organizations, kids of all ages, and dogs in “Dog Days of Summer” parade with Seafair Clowns, drill teams, marching bands, 11 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 8 Seafair Pirates Landing Alki Beach Park, Seattle Exhibits, food vendors, kids’ rides, pirate look-a-like contest; costumed “pirates” land on the beach, 1:30 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 8 Polish Festival Seattle Center, Seattle Polish food, music and dance, exhibits, workshops, vendors, children’s activities, noon-8 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Festivals & Parades July 8 Celebrate Veterans event Redmond Saturday Market, Redmond Celebrate veterans and support our troops with a Color Guard Ceremony and a live performance national anthem, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.
Music July 8 Seattle Summer Music Games Shoreline Stadium, Shoreline Seattle Cascades drum and bugle corps hosts competition with seven bands, 7 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 8 Lakewood SummerFest Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood Live music, trampoline show, fire dancers, trapeze show, Lego contest, car show, vendors, beer garden, kids zone, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 8 Black Diamond Miners’ Day Black Diamond History, art, hometown theater, food vendors, vintage shopping and music, 10 a.m.; 5K run starting at the city gym, 9 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 8 - 9 Ballard SeafoodFest Market Street and Ballard Avenue, Seattle Celebration of Ballard and seafood, skateboard competition, games, arts and crafts, vendors, live music, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 8, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 9
Festivals & Parades July 8 - 9 Wedgwood Art Festival Our Lady Of The Lake, Seattle Displays by local artists, music, food, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 8-9
Festivals & Parades July 8 - 9 Mercer Island Summer Celebration Mercerdale Park, Mercer Island Parade, car show, fireworks, children’s rides, craft vendors, food vendors, music, boat rides, bike ride and pancake breakfast, 10 a.m.-10:30 p.m. July 8, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 9
Festivals & Parades July 8 - 9 Mill Creek Festival Mill Creek Boulevard and 161st Street Southeast, Mill Creek Artists booths, entertainment, pet plaza, kid’s plaza, food court, beer and wine garden, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. July 8, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 9
Outdoors July 8 - 25 Beach Naturalists at Low Tide Explore the beach at low tide with Seattle Aquarium naturalists, 10 a.m.-noon July 8; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 9; 9 a.m.-noon July 21; 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. July 22; 9:45 a.m.-1:45 p.m. July 23; 10:30 a.m.-2 p.m. July 24; 11:30 a.m.-2:30 p.m. July 25; Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, South Alki, Lincoln Park, Seattle; Seahurst Park, Burien; Saltwater State Park, Des Moines; Richmond Beach Park, Shoreline, Carkeek Park, 950 N.W. Carkeek Park Road, Seattle
Outdoors July 8 - Sept. 3 Cedar River Watershed Tours Cedar River Watershed Education Center, North Bend Stories, historic townsite of Cedar Falls, quarter-mile walk along Masonry Dam and seeing Chester Morse Lake, for ages 10 through adult, 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays; Family tours for all ages, 2-3 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays
Outdoors July 9 Georgetown Garden Walk Bank of America, Georgetown, 1112 S. Bailey St., Seattle Self-guided tour of neighborhood gardens, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Music July 9 - Aug. 24 Edmonds Summer Concerts Hazel Miller Plaza, Edmonds City Park, Edmonds Live performances, 3-4 p.m. Sundays, Edmonds City Park; noon-1 p.m. Tuesdays, Hazel Miller Plaza; 5-6:30 p.m. Thursdays
Outdoors July 10 - 12 Triple A All-Star Game Cheney Stadium, Tacoma Triple A baseball and Pacific Coast League Home Run Derby, 7:05 p.m. July 10; All-Star Game, 7:05 July 12
Call for info: 800-745-3000
Music July 11 - Sept. 14 Bellevue Live at Lunch Downtown Bellevue Outdoor concerts, noon Tuesdays, Wednesdays, Thursdays, noon
Music July 11 - Aug. 22 Kirkland Kids Concerts Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland Weekly concerts, 10-11 a.m. Tuesdays
Music July 11 - Aug. 15 Shoreline Lunchtime Concert Series Shoreline Live music in various parks throughout Shoreline, noon Tuesdays
Music July 12 - Aug. 16 Auburn’s Kids SummerStage Les Gove Park, Auburn Concerts for kids at the park, noon Wednesdays
Music July 12 - Aug. 17 Kent Summer Concerts, Kent Station Kent Station, Kent Live music, noon Tuesdays, 6-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Festivals & Parades July 12 - 16 Kla Ha Ya Days Festival Hill Park, Snohomish Kids fair, river run, parade, music and beer garden, arts and crafts fair, bingo, salmon barbecue, car and motorcycle show, frog-jumping contest, games, 5-10 p.m. July 12, 3-11 p.m. July 13, 1:30-7 p.m. July 14, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 15, 8 a.m.-8 p.m. July 16
Music July 13 - Aug. 3 Music in the Park Cottage Lake Park, Woodinville Community concerts 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays
Music July 13 - 15 Timber! Outdoor Music Festival Tolt MacDonald Park, Carnation Music, food, kids activities, outdoor activities including paddleboarding, kayaking, hiking with naturalists, stargazing with astrophysicists
Music July 13 - Aug. 17 Burien Music in the Park Lake Burien School Park, Burien Music performances, 6:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays, North SeaTac Park, and 6:30-8 p.m. Thursdays
Music July 13 - Aug. 17 Kent Summer Concerts, Town Square Plaza Park Town Square Plaza Park, Kent Live music, noon-1 p.m. Wednesdays, July 13 through Aug. 17
Festivals & Parades July 13 - 16 King County Fair Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw Carnival, rodeo, music, crafts, food, animals, 10 a.m.-10 p.m., July 13, 10: a.m.-midnight July 14-15, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16
Outdoors July 14 Woodland Park Zoo Jungle Party Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Fundraising auction, animal tours, entertainment, 4:30 p.m.-midnight
Festivals & Parades July 14 19th Century Family Fun Night Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma Cannon firings, 19th-century fort re-enactors, scavenger hunts, games, contests, and dancing of the mid-1800s, 6-9 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 14 - 16 Seafair Seattle Pow Wow Daybreak Star Cultural Center, Discovery Park, Seattle Traditional and authentic Native American food, crafts, music, dancing, 4-10 p.m. July 14 (free admission), 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 15, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 16
Festivals & Parades July 14 - 16 West Seattle Summer Fest West Seattle Junction, Seattle Shopping, live music, dining, beer gardens, kids play area, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 14-15, beer garden and entertainment stage open later; 11 a.m.-5 p.m. July 16
Food & Drink July 14 - 16 Kirkland Uncorked Marina Park, Kirkland Wine festival with wine tasting, food, live music in the Tasting Garden, $20-$25; street fair for all ages with Uncorked Market, boat show, Food Truck Feast; 5-10 p.m. July 14; noon-10 p.m. July 15; noon-6 p.m. July 16
Festivals & Parades July 14 - 16 Kent Cornucopia Days Downtown Kent Carnival, street fair, vendors, entertainment, grand parade, dragon boat races, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 14-15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 16
Outdoors July 14 - 23 Day Out With Thomas Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Ride train pulled by Thomas the Tank Engine, activities, July 14-16 and 21-23, by reservation, 9 a.m.
Call for info: 425-888-3030
Music July 14 - Aug. 18 7 - 8 Kent Summer Concerts, Lake Meridian Park J Lake Meridian Park, Kent 7-8:30 p.m. Thursdays
Aquatic Activities July 15 Seafair Milk Carton Derby Green Lake Park, Seattle Celebration of creativity and boatmanship, racing by 100 colorful milk carton boats of all shapes and design built by local children, adults, families and businesses, with exhibits, food vendors, Seafair personalities, 9 a.m.
Outdoors July 15 A 3.3 Queen Anne Fun Run/Walk Queen Anne Lutheran Church, Seattle mile run/walk to benefit Queen Anne Helpline, 8 a.m.
Outdoors July 15 Pine Lake Garden Club Garden Experience John L. Scott Realty, Sammamish Six gardens open for ages 16 and older, some with music and art displays, 9 a.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 15 Car Show 4 Kids Coastal Farm & Ranch, Auburn Car, truck and motorcycle show with door prizes, raffles, bake sale. 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 253-735-8974
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 15 Puget Sound Oldsmobile Show Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds Car show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m., 9 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 15 Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Cultural Heritage Festival Shorewood High School Auditorium, Shoreline Multicultural festival with traditional dance, music, poetry, live band and fashion show, 7-9 p.m.
Outdoors July 15 Woodinville Tour of Gardens Woodinville Self-guided tour of private gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 15 - 16 Bon Odori Seattle Buddhist Temple, Seattle Celebrate the 85th year of Bon Odori, the Japanese Buddhist festival to honor deceased ancestors, performing folk dances to traditional and contemporary Japanese music; traditional Japanese foods available for purchase, martial arts demonstrations, cultural exhibits, children’s activities, beer garden with music, 4-10 p.m. July 15, 3-8 p.m. July 16
Outdoors July 15 - 16 Seattle-to-Portland Bicycle Classic Husky Stadium, Seattle Cascade Bicycle Club’s annual 204-mile ride from Seattle to Portland, starting at 4:45 a.m. July 15
Festivals & Parades July 15 - 16 Dragon Fest Hing Hay Park, Seattle Lion and dragon dances, Japanese Taiko drumming, martial arts competition, food walk, noon-8 p.m. July 15, noon-6 p.m. July 16
Festivals & Parades July 15 - 16 Arab Festival Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle Arab culture and arts, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 15, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 16
Outdoors July 15 - Aug. 12 Cinema Under the Stars Rainier Arts Center, Seattle Family-friendly movies in the park, 8 p.m. (film at dusk), July 15 and Aug. 12
Festivals & Parades July 15 - 16 Covington Days Festival Valley Medical Center Parking, 27500 168 Place S.E., Covington Parade, arts and craft vendors, carnival games, exhibitors, kids activities, entertainment, inflatable toys, 9 a.m.-7 p.m. July 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 16
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 15 - 16 Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour Rosehill Community Center, Mukilteo Self-directed tour of seven gardens and display of 100 unique quilts in and around Mukilteo, 11 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 15 - 16 SandBlast Festival McCormick Park, Duvall Fine arts, live music, theater performance and sand sculpting, noon-7 p.m. July 15-16
Festivals & Parades July 15 - 16 Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival Gig Harbor Arts, crafts, food vendors, music, literary corner for authors and book illustrators, exhibit of artwork by Peninsula Art League members, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 15, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. July 16
Outdoors July 16 5 Swedish SummeRun & Walk for Ovarian Cancer Swedish Medical Center, 747 Broadway, East Madison Street and Minor Avenue, Seattle 5K run and 5K walk, 6:30 a.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 16 Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association bus ride-MEHVA Second Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle Restored vintage buses take 4-hour scenic trip to the historic town of Snohomish to celebrate Kla Ha Ya Days, 11 a.m.
Outdoors July 16 Edmonds in Bloom Garden Tour Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds Self-guided tour of six gardens, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 206-913-3927
Music July 16 - Aug. 20 Music in the Park, Normandy Park Marvista Park, 20000 Fourth Ave. S.W., Normandy Park Bring a blanket or lawn chair; Nowhere Men Beatles tribute band, July 16; magic show and concert for kids, July 23; The Gothard Sisters Celtic music and dance, July 30; The Winterlings bluegrass and folk, Aug. 6; Rat City Brass, Aug. 13, 5 p.m.
Music July 19 - Aug. 9 Newcastle Concerts in the Park Lake Boren Park, Newcastle Weekly concerts at Lake Boren Park, jazz, rock, country, 7-8:30 p.m. Wednesdays
Call for info: 425-649-4444
Festivals & Parades July 19 - 23 White Center Jubilee Days Steve Cox Memorial Park, Seattle Garden tour, fireworks, carnival, street fair, car show and parade, hours TBA
Music July 19 - Aug. 9 Woodinville Concerts in the Park Wilmot Gateway Park, Woodinville Live performances, 5:30-8 p.m. Wednesdays
Food & Drink July 21 - 23 Bite of Seattle Seattle Center, Seattle 60+ restaurants and vendors, local craft-beer and cider tasting, 5 music and entertainment stages, free movie night (8:30 p.m. July 21), beer gardens with local craft beer and local spirits cocktails, local chefs performing live cooking demonstrations and mystery ingredient cook-offs at The Bite Cooks! stage, Family Fun stage, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. July 21-22, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 23
Call for info: 425-295-3262
Music July 21 - 23 Capitol Hill Block Party 11th Avenue and East Pine Street, Seattle Music festival with local and national acts, food, art and vendors, 3 p.m. July 21, 1 p.m. July 22-23
Festivals & Parades July 21 - 23 Renton River Days Liberty Park, Renton Community celebration with parade, live entertainment, food, community booths, kid activities, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 21-22, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23
Call for info: 425-430-6528
Festivals & Parades July 21 - 23 Des Moines Waterland Festival & Parade Des Moines Parade, carnival, classic car show, wooden boat show, 5K run, music, beer and wine garden, noon-9 p.m. July 21, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23
Festivals & Parades July 21 - 23 Vashon Island Strawberry Festival Vashon Grand parade, kids parade, beer garden, street dance, pancake breakfast, vendor and artists booths, street dance, classic car parade, 7 p.m.-midnight July 21, 10 a.m.-midnight, July 22, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23
Festivals & Parades July 21 - 23 Darrington Bluegrass Festival Darrington Music Park, Darrington Live music and vendors, 6-11 p.m. July 21, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 22, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 23
Outdoors July 22 Float Dodger 5K Hiawatha Playfield, Seattle Outrun the parade floats before the West Seattle Parade, finish with a root beer float; benefits West Seattle Food Bank, 9:30 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 22 West Seattle Grand Parade California Avenue Southwest from Southwest Lander Street to Southwest Edmunds Street, Seattle Hi-Yu and Seafair royalty, Pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, 11 a.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 22 Western Washington All British Field Meet Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore Hundreds of British vehicles on the grass, featuring a salute to classic MGs; vendors, cars for sale and swap meet, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 22 Flying Heritage Collection SkyFair Flying Heritage Collection, Everett Air and ground show with vintage aircraft and tanks, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 22 White River Bon Odori White River Buddhist Temple, Auburn Japanese folk dances with Taiko Drum performance, food vendors, beer garden, 4-9 p.m.
Call for info: 253-833-1442
Food & Drink July 22 Summer Beer Taste Phinney Neighborhood Center, Seattle Tastings of beers from local microbreweries, pub snacks, music, 4-7 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 22 NW SolarFest Shoreline Community College, Shoreline Sustainability living and renewable-energy fair, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 22 - 23 Alki Art Fair Alki Beach Park, Seattle Art vendors, food vendors, music, performances, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., live music until 9 p.m. July 22 and 8 p.m. July 23
Festivals & Parades July 22 - 23 Medieval St. James Faire Camlann Medieval Village, Carnation Crafts, minstrels, magic, food, noon-5 p.m.
Call for info: 425-788-8624
Aquatic Activities July 23 Seafair Triathlon Seward Park, Seattle Adult individual or relay swimming, cycling and running, kids’ swim, bike, run, 6:30 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 23 Chinatown Seafair Parade International District/Chinatown Community Center, Seattle Marching bands, clowns, floats, 100-foot dragon and lion dances, 7-9:30 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 23 Parkadilly at Lake Sammamish — Kids’ Concert, Fair & Fun Lake Sammamish State Park, Issaquah Interactive fair and with activities for families and children along Sunset Beach; performances by Tim Noah, Rhythms of India, Ian Dobson Steel Drums, noon-5 p.m.
Food & Drink July 23 Food Truck Fest Wright Park, Tacoma Food trucks, entertainment, 10:30 a.m.-6 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 26 Greenwood Seafair Parade Greenwood Avenue from North 95th Street to North 85th Street, then west to Sixth Avenue Northwest, Seattle The oldest neighborhood Seafair parade in the region with more than 100 bands, drill teams, floats, pirates and more, 6-8:30 p.m.
Food & Drink July 27 - 28 Tasting Flight Wine Event Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle Fundraiser for the zoo with Northwest wines, 6-9 p.m. July 27-28
Outdoors July 28 Summer Sounds and Cinema Lea Hill Park, Auburn Music and family movies, 7-11 p.m. July 28, Aug. 4 and Aug. 11
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 28 - 30 Bellevue Arts Museum ARTSfair Bellevue Arts Museum, Bellevue More than 300 artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art, BAM exhibitions, KIDSfair, the Sound & Movement Stage, food trucks, 9:30 a.m.-9:30 p.m. July 28-30, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. July 30
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 28 - 30 Bellevue Festival of the Arts Cost Plus World Market, Bellevue Juried arts and crafts fair with artists and musicians, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 30
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 28 - 30 Sixth Street Fair Northeast Sixth Street and 106th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue Original work of more than 100 artists in an open-air showcase of sculpture, jewelry, home décor, wood and glass work, fabrics; interactive space for kids, food vendors, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. July 28-29, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 30
Festivals & Parades July 28 - 30 Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering Enumclaw Expo Center, Enumclaw North American Scottish Athletics Championship, U.S. West Coast Drum Corps Championship, Northwest Regional Harp Finals, pipe bands, Highland dancers competing, Scottish foods and drink, Scottish breed animals, clan tents vendors selling goods imported from the British Isles, Celtic performers; 5-11 p.m. July 28; 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 29; 8 a.m.-7 p.m. July 30
Call for info: 206-522-2541
Festivals & Parades July 28 - 30 Tour de Terrace Evergreen Playfield, Mountlake Terrace Pancake breakfast, parade, car show, 5K fun run/walk, music, carnival, fireworks, street fair, arts and crafts vendors, food vendors, beer garden, 7-11 p.m. July 28, 8 a.m.-11 p.m. July 29, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. July 30
Festivals & Parades July 28 - 29 Enumclaw Street Fair Enumclaw Family fun-zone rides and games, music, artisan craft vendors, children and family activities, food vendors, 5K run and 1K kids dash, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, auto display, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 28-29
Aquatic Activities July 28 - 30 Lake Stevens Aquafest Lake Stevens Aquarun, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, beverage garden, boat parade, carnival, children’s parade, classic car show, disc golf, duck dash, fireworks, grand parade, wagon rides, Miss Aquafest, movie in the park, pet show, quadrathon, family funfest, arts and crafts, food vendors, water ski and wakeboard tournament
Outdoors July 28 - Aug. 4 Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds Outdoor movies begin at dusk, 9 p.m. July 28 and Aug. 4
Festivals & Parades July 29 Ballard P-Patch Art in the Garden Festival Ballard P-Patch, 25th Avenue Northwest at Northwest 85th Street, Seattle Ballard P-Patch Sweet Sixteen anniversary celebration for all ages, silent auction, music, beer garden, arts and crafts, kids’ activities, 11 a.m.
Festivals & Parades July 29 Seafair Torchlight Fanfest, Run and Parade Along Fourth Avenue from Seattle Center, Seattle Torchlight FanFest exhibits, food vendors, preview the parade units and floats lined up along Mercer Street, Seattle Center, noon-6 p.m.; 68th annual parade with more than 100 parade units along; reserved parade seating available
Festivals & Parades July 29 Silvana Community Fair Silvana Fairgrounds, Silvana Kids’ games, food vendors, arts and crafts, exhibits, music, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festivals & Parades July 29 - 30 Ethnic Fest Wright Park, Tacoma Kid’s zones, entertainment stages, arts & crafts booths, food and informational vendors, noon-7 p.m. July 30-31
Festivals & Parades July 30 Pista Sa Nayon Seward Park Amphitheater, Seattle Filipino-American community festival, food vendors, entertainment, 9 a.m.-8 p.m.
Food & Drink July 30 Steilacoom Historical Museum Association Salmon Bake Sunnyside Beach, Steilacoom Salmon bake, entertainment, noon-4 p.m.; $15/salmon meal, $6/hot dog meal, includes beverage and dessert, noon
Arts, Exhibits & Expos July 30 Kirkland Classic Car Show Marina Park, Kirkland Hosted by Legends Car Club, more than 600 hot rods and classic cars, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 1 - 6 Seafair Fleet Week and Maritime Celebration Seattle waterfront Boat parade, tours of visiting military vessels
Aquatic Activities Aug. 4 - 6 Seafair Weekend Hydroplane Races and Air Show Genesee Park and Playfield, Seattle Hydroplane races on Lake Washington, air show featuring Navy Blue Angels, music, food, vendors, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 4-5, 7:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 6
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 4 - 6 Seattle Art Fair CenturyLink Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S., Seattle Modern and contemporary art show and sale by Northwest artists, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 4, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 5, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 6
Festivals & Parades Aug. 4 - 6 Salmonfest Seattle Lake City Community Center, Seattle Salmon bake, noon-6 p.m. Aug. 4-6; ; festival with beer garden, vendors, entertainment, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 5, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 6; car show, 10-3 p.m. Aug. 6
Festivals & Parades Aug. 4 - 6 Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival & Parade Judkins Park & Playfield, Seattle Music, food vendors, Africatown heritage parade, children’s day, basketball tournament
Festivals & Parades Aug. 4 - 6 Stanwood-Camano Community Fair Stanwood & Camano Fairgrounds, Stanwood Entertainment, parade, carnival, vendors, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 4-5, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 6
Outdoors Aug. 4 - 13 Gumshoe 5K Walk Phinney Ridge and Greenwood neighborhoods, Seattle Fundraising detective walk
Festivals & Parades Aug. 5 Lake City Pioneer Days Grand Parade Lake City Way from Northeast 135th Street to Northeast 123rd Street, Seattle Cowboys, clowns, pirates, floats, drill teams, marching bands, 7 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 5 Index Arts Festival Doolittle Park, 300 Fifth Ave., Index Arts and craft vendors, music, poetry, food, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., music until 10 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 5 - 6 Art in the Garden Matson Family Farms, Enumclaw Art sale in a garden setting, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Aug. 5, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 6
Call for info: 360-802-6787
Festivals & Parades Aug. 5 - 6, 12 - 13, 19 - 20 Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire Kelley Farm, Bonney Lake Jousting, country dancing, games, music, puppet show, 10 a.m.-7 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 6 From Hiroshima to Hope Seattle Public Theater at the Bathhouse, Seattle Annual lantern floating peace ceremony marks the 72nd anniversary of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki, 6 p.m.
Call for info: 206-453-4471
Festivals & Parades Aug. 10 - 13 Pierce County Fair Pierce County Fairgrounds, Graham Carnival, entertainment, 4-H exhibits, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 10-12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 13
Food & Drink Aug. 11 South Lake Union Block Party Westlake Avenue and Denny Way, Seattle Burger grilling competition, beer garden, games, music by local bands, food vendors, 11 a.m.-11 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 11 - 13 A Taste of Edmonds Civic Field, Edmonds Three stages of entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, kids’ activities, beer and wine gardens with dancing; 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 11-12, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Aug. 13
Festivals & Parades Aug. 11 - 13 Kirkland Summerfest Park Lane, Kirkland Musical performances, food trucks, beer and wine gardens, dancing, street performances and entertainment, 3-11 p.m. Aug. 11, Marina Park; 11 a.m.-11 p.m. Aug. 12, Marina Park and downtown Kirkland; arts and live music only, noon-5 p.m. Aug. 13
Festivals & Parades Aug. 11 - 13 Festival at Mt. Si Si View Community Center and Park, North Bend Food, entertainment, music, 9 a.m.-8 p.m. Aug. 11, 10 a.m.-9:45 p.m. Aug. 12, 8:30 a.m.-3:45 p.m. Aug. 13
Festivals & Parades Aug. 11 - 13 Marysville Street Festival Downtown Marysville Marketplace of local produce, arts and crafts, music, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 11-12, 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Aug. 13
Outdoors Aug. 12 Delridge Day Delridge Community Center, Seattle Food, games, music, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.; 5k run and walk for all ages for scholarships to recreational programs, 10 a.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7423
Festivals & Parades Aug. 12 Iranian Festival Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Performances, authentic cuisine, children’s activities, 11 a.m.-7 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Festivals & Parades Aug. 12 Rainier Valley Heritage Parade and Festival Columbia City, Rainier Avenue South from South Edmunds Street to South Hudson Street, Seattle Parade, 11 a.m., festival 12:30-4:30 p.m.
Outdoors Aug. 12 Seattle Children’s Walk to End Hydrocephalus Magnuson Park, Seattle Fundraiser for research at Seattle Children’s Hospital and Research Institute, 9 a.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 12 AuburnFest Les Gove Park, Auburn Inflatable rides, entertainment, beer garden, children’s activities, 11 a.m.-8 p.m.; Auburn Days Parade, 11 a.m., Main Street; antique, classic, hot rod Car Show, 11 a.m.-4 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 12 Covington KidsFest Kohl’s, 17002 S.E. 270th Place, Covington Activities, crafts, inflatables, bike rodeo, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 12 - 13 Brigade Encampment Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, Tacoma Historic re-enactment in 1855, re-enactors set up dozens of tents, 11 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 12 - 13 Stillaguamish Festival of the River & Pow Wow River Meadows County Park, Arlington Entertainment, events celebrating the environment and Northwest communities, gates open at 11 a.m.
Outdoors Aug. 12 - 13, Sept. 2 - 4 Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, Tacoma Primate Party, Aug. 12-13; End of Summer Blast, Sept. 2-4; animal encounters and keeper talks, 9:30 a.m.-6 p.m. daily
Call for info: 253-591-5337
Outdoors Aug. 13 Lake Union 10K Lake Union Park, Seattle Flat, fast run around Lake Union, benefits Girls on the Run, 7:30 a.m.
Outdoors Aug. 13 Fred Hutch Obliteride Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center, Seattle Fundrasing bike ride for cancer research at Fred Hutch; 10-, 25-, 50-, and 100-mile routes
Outdoors Aug. 13, 20, 27 Bicycle Sundays Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized vehicles for the community to bike, jog or stroll, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 13, 20, 27 and Sept. 3, 17
Festivals & Parades Aug. 15 - 20 Celebrate Shoreline Shoreline Celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday, North City Jazz Walk, 7-10 p.m. Aug. 15, North City business district; Youth/Teen Skate Competition, 3-7 Aug. 18, Connie King Skate Park; festival, entertainment on two stages, beer garden, pony rides, petting zoo, children’s theater, food, inflatables, noon-9 p.m. Aug. 19, Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave. N.; Sandcastle contest, 11 a.m.-2:30 p.m. Aug 20, Richmond Beach Saltwater State Park, Shoreline
Call for info: 206-801-2600
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 16 - 20 Hudson’s Bay Heritage Days Clocktower Park, DuPont Music, historical lectures, Mayor’s Cup Golf Tournament, Hudson’s Bay History Tent, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; Classic Car Show Aug. 19
Festivals & Parades Aug. 17 - 19 Flute Quest Native American Flute Festival Saltwater State Park, Des Moines Flutes, drums, jewelry and craft vendors, beginner through advanced workshops, flute and drum circles, music performances, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 18 - 20 Seattle Tattoo Expo Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle Celebration of tattoo art and culture, hours vary
Festivals & Parades Aug. 18 - 20 Snoqualmie Railroad Days Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 S.E. King St., Snoqualmie, and surrounding area 79th annual festival showcases Snoqualmie’s “Trains, Timber, Traditions,” with historic train excursions, pancake breakfast, entertainment, beer and wine gardens, festival food, Grand Parade, arts and crafts vendors, Children’s Field of Fun, wagon rides, model trains, Timbersports shows, History Comes Alive, Artists-in-action, Legends Classic Car show, 5-9 p.m. Aug. 18, 7 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 19, 8 a.m.-4 p.m. Aug. 20
Call for info: 425-888-3030
Outdoors Aug. 19 Columbia Winery Charity Run, Walk & Kids’ Dash Columbia Winery, Woodinville 10K Run, 5K Run/Walk and Kids’ Dash to support uncompensated care at Seattle Children’s Hospital, food trucks, wine tasting, kids’ activities, 8:30 a.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 19 Experience Historical Kent Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum, Kent, and Soos Creek Botanical Garden, Auburn Classic Car Show, 9 a.m.-3 p.m.; Neely-Soames Homestead Open House, 10 a.m.-2 p.m.; displays and events, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.
Outdoors Aug. 19 Big Day of Play Rainier Playfield, Seattle and Mount Baker Rowing & Sailing Center, Seattle Obstacle course inflatables, rock climbing wall, cultural music and dance presentations, dance workshops, sport exhibitions for all ages, food, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Rainier Playfield, 3700 S. Alaska St., Seattle; sailing, rowing and stand-up paddle boarding at Mount Baker Rowing & Sailing Center, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle
Festivals & Parades Aug. 19 Celebrate Woodinville Festival Wilmot Gateway Park, Woodinville Pancake breakfast, 8-10:30 a.m., Fire Station 31; parade, 11 a.m., 175th Street; Basset Bash, 1-4 p.m., Woodin Creek Park; festival music, wine and beer garden, arts and crafts vendors, family activities, noon-5 p.m.
Food & Drink Aug. 19 Sausage and Cider Fest Covington Community Park, Covington Sausage and cider samples, beer and wine, music; benefits Covington Kiwanis Club charities and community events, 3 p.m. Aug. 19
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 19 - 20 Fresh Paint: Festival of Artists at Work Port of Everett Marina, Everett and Jetty Island, Everett Waterfront art sale and outdoor studio and sidewalk gallery, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Port of Everett Marina, 1700 W.est Marine View Dr., Everett; Fresh Paint Float Find on Jetty Island, Aug. 19
Call for info: 425-259-5050
Festivals & Parades Aug. 19 - 20 Viking Days Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle Swedish Pancake breakfast, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; salmon bake, Food Hearths tastes from Scandinavia’s five countries, Viking Grill, entertainment on three stages, Viking Encampment with weaving, weapon forging, and war, Valhalla Beer Garden Aquavit and local craft beers; 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 20 Metro Employees Historic Vehicle Association-MEHVA Second Avenue South and South Main Street, Seattle Vintage, restored buses, 4-hour scenic trip to Snoqualmie to celebrate Railroad Days, 11 a.m. Aug. 20
Call for info: 206-684-1816
Festivals & Parades Aug. 20 BrasilFest Seattle Center, Seattle Entertainment, vendors, noon-7 p.m.
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 20 Tri 5 Chevy Car Show Triple XXX Root Beer Drive-In, Issaquah Classic ’55, ’56, ’57 Chevrolets, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.
Call for info: 206-601-1762
Outdoors Aug. 20 - 21 Beach naturalists at low tide Explore the beach at low tide with Seattle Aquarium naturalists, 9:30 a.m.-noon Aug. 20; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 21; Olympic Sculpture Park, Carkeek Park, Golden Gardens, South Alki, Lincoln Park, Seattle; Seahurst Park, Burien; Saltwater State Park, Des Moines Beach Park, Des Moines; Richmond Beach Park, Shoreline
Festivals & Parades Aug. 24 - Sept. 4 Evergreen State Fair Evergreen State Fairgrounds, Monroe Rides, performances, vendors, farm animal shows and displays, entertainment, Aug. 24-Sept. 4
Music Aug. 26 Nudestock Tiger Mountain Family Nudist Park, Issaquah Rock and blues performances by local musicians; pool, hot tubs, sand volleyball court, 11 a.m.
Call for info: 425-392-6833
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 26 40 LeMay Car Show LeMay Marymount Event Center, Tacoma 40th annual display of 1,000 vintage vehicles, 500 vintage vehicles from the LeMay Collections at Marymount, plus hundreds more by local owners, additional collections of dolls, antiques, and other nostalgic memorabilia, vintage car auction, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.
Festivals & Parades Aug. 26 - 27 Tibet Fest Seattle Center, Seattle History and art of Tibet
Call for info: 206-684-7200
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Aug. 26 - 27 Dahlia Show Sky Nursery, Shoreline Dahlia exhibition, 9 a.m.-4 p.m.
Call for info: 206-546-4851
Festivals & Parades Aug. 26 - 27 Arts in Nature Festival Camp Long, Seattle Art and performance in the woods, four performance stages, ’Museum of Sound’ in eight rustic cabins, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Aug. 26, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Aug. 27
Outdoors Aug. 26 - 27 Arts in the Garden Bellevue Botanical Garden, Bellevue Garden art, food, music, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.
Call for info: 425-452-2750
Festivals & Parades Aug. 26 - 27 Medieval Harvest Festival Camlann Medieval Village, Carnation Villagers in medieval English village celebrate the harvest season, with minstrels, living history events, noon-5 p.m.
Call for info: 425-788-8624
Aquatic Activities Aug. 27 Park to Park Swim Matthews Beach Park, Seattle “The Classic” 1.3 mile lake crossing and “The Double Dip” 2.5 mile double lake crossing; proceeds benefit Seattle Children’s Hospital Emergency Patient Assistance Fund, 7:30 a.m. Aug. 27
Music Sept. 1 - 4 Bumbershoot Seattle Center, Seattle Music and arts festival with a wide mix of musical genres and comedy; music headliners include Lorde, Odesza, Porter Ray, Big Sean, Die Antwoord, E-40, Gucci Mane, Lil Yachty, Weezer, Haim, Spoon, and comedians Margaret Cho, Todd Barry and Judah Friedlander
Arts, Exhibits & Expos Sept. 1 - 3 Vintage Aircraft Weekend Historic Flight Foundation, Mukilteo Vintage aircraft arrive throughout the day Sept 1, speakers, music, vintage aircraft displays, vintage cars and military vehicles, food vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sept. 2-3
Call for info: 425-348-3200
Festivals & Parades Sept. 1 - 24 Washington State Fair Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup Carnival rides, concerts, 4-H animals and displays, vendors, food, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Fridays, 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturdays, 9 a.m.-9 p.m. Sundays, closed on Tuesdays and closed Sept. 6
Call for info: 253-841-5045
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Originally published: May. 12, 2017
Illustrations by Gabriel Campanario
Developed by Thomas Wilburn and Vanessa Martínez
Research by Madeline McKenzie and Jeff Albertson
Additional assistance from Shirley Qiu and Brian Cantwell
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