2015 Ballard SeafoodFest in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 from 11 am-10 pm ('til 9pm on Sunday!)

" SeafoodFest is a Ballard tradition, and one of Seattle’s most iconic and eclectic summer festivals!

...SeafoodFest began in 1974 as a community celebration of Ballard’s historic connection to the fishing industry and the neighborhood’s Nordic roots. Today, this free two-day festival attracts over 65,000 people who come to enjoy the traditional salmon barbecue and much more: local music, arts and crafts, family entertainment, a beer garden, a skate event, and yes – more seafood! "



Festival Hours
Saturday, July 11: 11 am to 10 pm
Sunday, July 12: 11 am to 9 pm

  

For more info. go here.

Youth Sailing Open House with 18 organizations for kids ages 4 through high school - A free event with sailboat rides, demos, bbq lunch, arts and crafts and lots more at Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center in Seattle - Saturday, March 28th 2015 from 11am-3pm

Youth Sailing Open House 

Learn about all the ways to get your kids out on the water this summer!

" Rat from the Wind in the Willows was right. “There is nothing, absolutely nothing, half so much worth doing as simply messing about in boats." Fortunately for Puget Sound area residents, we live in a boating paradise with an abundance of programs and opportunities for kids to learn how to mess about in sailboats. From local after-school programs to day camps to multi-week voyages to Desolation Sound, on boats as small as eight feet and as large as 133 feet, the options are endless. Windsurfing, kayaking, stand up paddle boarding and rowing are also offered by some groups.

To help parents and kids learn about the variety of options available, a group of 18 of Puget Sound’s leading sailing organizations have teamed up and are holding a Youth Sailing Open House. Parents and kids will be able to talk with camp and club organizers and instructors and choose the best programs that suit their family, budget and calendars. Programs are available for children as young as four years old all the way through high school.

The half-day event is free and will also include fun land activities (knot tying, sailboat origami, face painting, burgee decorating and a spin-to win board) and on-water activities (sailing demos and free sailboat rides) and a free BBQ lunch.

Sailing is a sport that kids can enjoy at a very young age and for the rest of their lives. It builds self-reliance. It teaches teamwork and leadership. It’s social. And it’s just plain fun and makes for the BEST summer activity out there! "

                                                        For more info. go here and here.

                               

"Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" with bike performances, games and more in Issaquah - Saturday, October 5th 2013 from 10am-3pm

There will be guided trail riding, a Jump Jam show, bbq lunch, costume bike parade, games, obstacle course and more!

For more info. go here.

1st Annual EZ Rocks' "Skate for a Cure" Pro-Am Skateboarding Competition with Special Appearances and more in Bellevue - Saturday, September 21st 2013 from 9am-4pm (Competition starts at 11am)

 

 

 

For more info. go here.

 

 

 

 

 

 

3rd Annual Pin-up BBQ with two music performances, Hot Rods, BBQ and more at Northwest Guitars in Bellevue - Saturday, July 20th 2013 from 12-5pm

Check out this fun event happening on the Eastside!




                                                   

  Images courtesy of Northwest Guitars

" This is our biggest event all year, and this year is going to be our BIGGEST yet! What could be better than hot rods, cool models, free food, rock and roll and a giant sale????? How about New products and FREE STUFF!!!! "  For more info. go here.

"Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" at Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah - Saturday, October 6th 2012 from 9am-3pm

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day!

" Come celebrate Take a Kid MTB Day with Cascade's Trips for Kids program and Evergreen. This year's event will include trail riding, an obstacle course for the little ones, and a sick a jump show from local and pro riders. Gregg's Cycles will be hosting a free BBQ and their professional mechanics will assist with minor maintenance. Plus kids can win tons of prizes! Bring your kids, your neighbors kids, or your friends with kids and come ride bikes with us. " Event Schedule: 9:00am-10:00am Registration 10:00am-12:00pm Trail Rides & Mini Bike Stunt Course 12:00pm-1:00pm BBQ Lunch 1:00pm-2:00pm Jump Show 2:00pm-3:00pm Raffle Parking: please park at the LDS Church lot and ride up to the Clearing Registration: There will be a table in the LDS lot and another one up in the clearing. Everyone riding a bike must sign a waiver, including parents and volunteers.  For more info. go here.

Seattle Park(ing) Day: Summer Lawn Party - Today, Friday, September 21st 2012 until 2pm in Pioneer Square!

Where the parking lot becomes a lawn party!

Just came across this...if you are in the area, stop by!

" Join us for one last Seattle summer celebration in Pioneer Square as we turn Occidental Park, Nord Alley and parking spots on Main Street into a summer lawn party! There will be live music, art, bicycle polo, a photo booth, BBQ, bocce ball, transportation tarot reading, lawn bowling and Adirondack chairs where you can lounge and read books from our pop-up library and more! "


For more info. go here.

Back to School Blast & Open House with BBQ, Games and more at Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center in Seattle - Tonight, Friday, September 14th 2012 from 6-8pm

Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center is hosting a party and open house. Take the kids and have a BBQ dinner. Then watch as they play gym games and enjoy the play space. Plus, you can explore what cool things the center has to offer this fall.

	" Get back in the swing of things join us for a Community Open House, BBQ, gym games, Play Space fun for all. Get to know what great classes we are offering for the fall and spend some quality family time and unwind at the Center. "

For more info. go here.

Free BBQ, A Rockabilly Concert, Hod Rods and more at Northwest Guitars' annual event in Bellevue - Saturday, August 18th 2012 from 12-5pm

Check out this fun event happening on the Eastside!




                                                     

  Images courtesy of Northwest Guitars

• " Saturday August 18th noon-5pm! NO ONE does this kind of event on the eastside. Don't miss this crazy event. Famous rockabilly band - the Hot Roddin' Romeos - Pin Up girls - BBQ and hot rod cars, face painting for the kids. ALL.... FOR FREE!!! We only do this once a year so don't miss out. Event starts at noon with food from noon to 2pm. Facepainting for the kids from 2pm to 4pm. The Hot Roddin' Romeos will play at 4:30pm Hot Rods, pinup models and the SALE run ALL DAY! "  For more info. go here.

Back to School BBQ and Jazz Festival at Meadowbrook Community Center - Tonight, August 17th 2012 at 6pm

Enjoy barbecue and fresh watermelon while you watch and listen to the Meadowbrook Jazz Ensemble... and there will be a bounce house for kids too!

Free event located at Annie's Playground at Meadowbrook Community Center.


For more info. go here.

Kla Ha Ya Days - A festival in Snohomish - Now through Sunday, July 22nd 2012 - Various locations/Times

Kla Ha Ya Days in Snohomish features multiple events like "Frogtastic Kids Fair" in Snohomish Station, a street fair, eating contests, a treasure hunt, parades, races, skydiving demos, a flight simulator, a cooking competition, salmon bbq, airplane and helicopter rides, a pancake breakfast, a car show, and many other games, contests and events. Some free, some for a fee.


For more info. go here.

2012 Ballard SeafoodFest on Saturday and Sunday, July 14th and 15th 2012 from 11am-9pm ('til 7pm on Sunday)

Attend the Seafoodfest in Ballard this weekend for a fun and unique outing!

       It will feature:

• Entertainment  
• Kids Activities 
• Family Stage
• Lutefisk Eating Contest 
• Puppet Show
• Storytelling
• Reptile Show
• Deano the Clown 
• Caspar Babypants 
• Alleyoop's Musical Games 
• Beer & Wine Gardens 
• Raffle 
• Salmon Barbeque 
• Sidewalk Sale 
• Pet friendly
• Traditional Costumes
• Lots of accordians this year as a tribute
• and more!

For more info. go here.

Free Community BBQ's in Snoqualmie - Saturday May 12th 2012 from 11am-2pm or Saturday, May 19th 2012 from 11am-2pm - RSVP for one or the other!

Waste Management will be hosting two, free, citywide “Get to Know You” community BBQ lunches for residents and business owners of Snoqualmie. 

RSVP and Choose One BBQ or the Other!

May 12, 11am-2pm
Snoqualmie Community Park
35016 SE Ridge St

 or

May 19, 11am-2pm
Railroad Park
7971 Railroad Ave SE

Along with the BBQ Waste Management will have the popular “Touch-aTruck” activity for kids. Plus, there will be educational displays and booths about the value and convenience of recycling, backyard composting and other waste reduction activities.

RSVP to dhumes@ci.snoqualmie.wa.us or 425-831-4919


For more info. go here.

The 3rd Annual Evergreen Recreation and Sportsman Expo - Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th 2012* - Various times

Image courtesy of The Evergreen State Fairgrounds

*Carnival only on Friday, April 27th from 4pm-9pm

10am - 5pm Saturday, April 28th
(Carnival open 11am - 10pm)

10am - 4pm Sunday, April 29th
(Carnival open 11am - 4pm)

The Evegreen State Fairgrounds is hosting an expo featuring outdoor products, getaways and recreational activities for the whole family. There will be a live trout fishing pond for kids, the Washington State Spring BBQ Championship, a Horse Show, and a Swap Meet plus a Carnival!
(FYI - the carnival is NOT free and a bit pricey at $4-5 per ride.)


Free admission and parking for the public.



For more info. go here.

"Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day" at Duthie Hill Park in Issaquah - Saturday, October 1st from 9am-3pm

Take a Kid Mountain Biking Day!

" Come celebrate kids on bikes at this 6th annual mountain bike celebration. Trips for Kids and Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance ride leaders will lead rides through the park. Enjoy a free BBQ lunch and watch the Jump Jam, where local and celebrity riders will be catching huge air! Enter to win a brand new Specialized Hard Rock bike thanks to Gregg's Cycles and other great prizes in the drawing at the end of the day. Bicycles West will be onsite with professional mechanics to do light maintenance work. Pro riders include: Phil Sundbaum, Mike Metzger, and local rippers Jon Steinbis, Lucas Chalcraft, Damien Douglas, Dylan Bibbins. Plus Dirt Corps Jrs: Ben Macmillan, Zach McCracken, and local jr riders. " Event Schedule: 9am-10am......Registration at LDS Church Parking Lot 10am-12pm....Trail Rides 12pm-1pm......Lunch 1pm-2pm........Jump Jam 2pm-3pm........Drawing for Prizes Recommended for ages 6 and older and must be able to ride a 2 wheeler Parents please ride with your kids. Please bring a bike in good working order and a helmet. Parking: please park at the LDS Church (for this event only) and ride up to the Clearing

For more info. go here.

To verify if can register at site call 206-524-2900 (since it is not clear on website ;-)

Fishermen's Fall Festival at the Seattle Fishermen's Terminal - Saturday, September 17th from 11am-6pm

A great and fun fall event! Head to the Seattle Fishermen's Terminal for the Fishermen's Fall Festival where there will be fun things for kids to do (see below), Japanese drummers, a lutefisk eating contest, an oyster slurp contest, a salmon fillet challenge, a beer/wine garden, a salmon bbq, survival suit races, an At Sea Water Rescue by the US Coast Guard, a raffle, and special appearances by the Radio Disney crew, Reptile Man, and a bittersweet, final public appearance (noon on Saturday) by a beloved and local favorite - J.P. Patches!


Activities for children will include:

• Miniature Wooden Boat Building
• Fishermen’s Fall Festival Favorite Fish Prints
• Oyster Art
• Have Art We’ll Travel: make your own mermaid on a scallop shell
• Spin Art on Frisbees
• Balloon Sculptors
• Trout Pond catch and keep or release rainbow trout
• “Mutiny on the Bounty” air filled Jumpy Ship
• Face Painting
• JP Patches and the Reptile Man will be on the Main Stage, 
• and more...

For more info. go here.

Swingin' Summer Eve! - A free concert and more at Cromwell Park in Shoreline - Wednesday, July 20th from 5:30 - 8:30pm

Go and see "Swingin' Summer Eve!" a community festival featuring a free concert by Handful of Luvin'! There will also be a BBQ, inflatable rides, face painting and games. Some free, some will have a fee.

For more info. go here.

 

Viking Days Festival at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard - Saturday, July 16th and Sunday, July 17th from 10am-5pm

Go and see all the Vikings in Ballard this weekend for the Nordic Heritage Museum’s annual Viking Days Festival! There will be Nordic entertainment like traditional folk music and dancing, and kids can take part in hands-on crafts, try on Viking costumes, and other activities during the festival. For a fee there is a pancake breakfast both days and a barbecued salmon dinner concert featuring a 44 person choir from Norway on Saturday night!

You can see Vikings dressed in authentic costumes demonstrating Viking life such as weaving, spinning, woodcarving and fire-pit cooking. The Vikings will lead discussions and you will also be able to view live performances of Viking battles which are scheduled at approximately 12:55 and 2:55 pm on both days.

Admission to Viking Days and Museum exhibits (including the Museum’s newest exhibition, 17 Swedish Designers) is free.

For more info. go here.

Ballard Seafoodfest Saturday, July 9th from 11am-9pm and Sunday, July 10th from 11am-7pm

Want to eat some seafood with the Vikings? Then head over to the Ballard Seafoodfest on July 9th and 10th. It is a unique festival where there will be lots of music and entertainment, a salmon bbq, a lutefisk eating contest, and all the viking helmets you care to see! For your kids there will be "Fin", the 25 ft long migrating salmon exhibit, a kids/family entertainment stage, a big slide, firetrucks and more, plus, beer (for you!) and for your pets, yes pets, there will be treat/snacks, water and more!! Sounds like one the whole family can enjoy!

 

For more info go here.