39th Annual Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival with free boat rides, pond boat sailing, pirate story time, boat tours, music, fireworks and more in Seattle - Friday through Sunday, July 3rd - 5th 2015 - from 10am-6pm each day! Fireworks at dusk July 4th!

For more info. go here.

Big Day of Play with FREE bike helmets while supplies last, water craft rides, demos, performances, and TONS of other fun and free activities in Seattle - Sunday, June 28th 2015 from 12-4pm

Another favorite event of ours...take the kids and check it out!

" Please join Seattle Parks and Recreation and title sponsor, PCC Natural Markets, for this free, family-friendly event!

Mark your calendar from noon – 4 p.m. on Sunday, June 28, to see what Seattle Parks and Recreation and other community organizations are offering in the way of fun activities and healthy food. This year’s Big Day of Play event will be held at Mount Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, 3800 Lake Washington Blvd. S.

There will be sample activities from Seattle Parks and Recreation facilities and programs, paddling and boating events, a main stage celebration of cultural diversity with music and entertainment, creative play opportunities, youth demonstrations and healthy food vendors. Stop by the PCC TasteMobile, where kids 12 and under can participate in a PCC Kid Picks taste test and all ages can spin the Color Wheel to test their food knowledge and win prizes. Or Children’s Hospital’s Free bike helmet giveaway for children at least 1 years old to age 18 (Wearers must be present and be fitted to receive a helmet. Quantities are limited; one helmet per child. First come, first served.) "

Main Stage Line-Up 12:00 p.m. African Dance 12:20 p.m. Hawaiian Dancers 12:45 p.m. Chinese Dancers  1:10 p.m. Zumba 1:30 p.m. Hip Hop Dance Class 1:45 p.m. Rene Rope Jumper 2:10 p.m. Mixxedfit 2:20 p.m. Joyas Mestizad Mexican Dance 2:45 p.m. Baile Dior Majorette Dance Team 3:00 p.m. Compost Demo 3:15 p.m. Rainjammers Free Style Frisbee Show Team 3:30 p.m. South East Seattle Community Youth Orchestra

Activities Arts and Crafts Aviation Board and Carnival Games Big Blue Blocks Frisbee Golf and Tic Tac Toe Fitness Activities Kite Making Planting Quickstart Tennis Robotics Boat Making Arts and Crafts Sailing Stand Up Paddle Boards (SUP) Kayaks Canoes

All boating participants must sign a risk and release waiver to use the boats. Anyone under 18yrs old must have a parent or guardian sign the risk and release waiver. There is an age requirement and height restriction for the boating activities during the day. Be prepared to get wet!

For more info. go here.

CAST OFF! FREE ALL AGES PUBLIC SAILS AT THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS IN SEATTLE - SUNDAYS - YEAR ROUND - 2015 10AM-4PM - SIGN-UPS START AT 10AM

                                                   Might be a good day to go for a free sail! 

 

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

"Cast Off!" Rides are now throughout the day! 

 

" They last about 45 minutes. Sign-ups begin in person at 10am; space is limited and rides fill quickly. Arrive early to ensure your first choice, especially on sunny days and holidays. One person may sign up five other people who are not present, but no phone reservations are accepted. All ages are welcome and we have life jackets for everyone.  We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. "

 

For more info. go here and here.

 

 

Celebrate National Marina Day with free boat rides, kids' sailing lessons, music and more at Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle - Saturday, June 13th 2015 from 10am-4pm

Shilshole Bay Marina celebrates National Marina Day!

" Free, family-friendly fun for boaters and future boaters! Enjoy free boat rides and kids' sailing lessons, live music, a beer and wine garden, and kids' activities while learning more about boating, Shilshole Bay Marina, its tenants, and more. "

For more info. to here.

26th Annual Fishermen's Fall Festival with tons of free fun plus Mariner Moose in Seattle! - Saturday, October 4th 2014 from 11am-6pm

Highly recommend this one...we have done it the past couple of years! Lots of fun for you and the little ones!

Activities for Children include:

Miniature Wooden Boat Building
Fish Prints
Shell Art
Spin Art on Frisbees
My ID Club
Trout Pond: Catch and keep or release rainbow trout
Jumpy Ship: “Mutiny on the Bouncy”
Face Painting
 Knot Tying: International Knot Tiers Guild
Free Balloons and Twisty Balloon Booth

The Mariner Moose: On the loose 2:15 - 3:15 pm

Stage Events for Kids:

Inochi Taiko Traditional Japanese Drummers - 11:00 am Main Stage 
& 3:30 pm on the Seafood Demonstration Stage.
The members of Inochi Taiko strive to not only play at a high caliber to entertain audiences, but also try to push each other creatively to form a uniquely distinct sound.  Now, after over 4 years of writing, creating, practicing and performances, the group is excited to be able to share their creative works with audiences.

Reptile Man - 12:00 pm on the Main Stage 
Reptile Man, Scott Peterson and his assortment of exotic reptiles, from Anacondas to lizards, slither and crawl through a fantastic and educational performance.  

For more info. go here.

Duwamish River Festival with FREE lunch, boat rides, live music and lots more family fun in Seattle - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 from 12-4pm

For more info. go here.

Kirkland Summerfest Arts and Music Festival with lots of fun for kids too including a Touch-a-Truck, Radio Disney, Robots and more - Now through Sunday, August 10th 2014 - Various hours

So much to see and do and enjoy! 

HIGHLIGHTS FOR KIDS:  

TOUCH A TRUCK 

ROBOTICS

RADIO DISNEY

KIDS ZONE

DOG FASHION SHOW

PLAY SAND ON THE BEACH

For more info. go here.

THE 38TH ANNUAL LAKE UNION WOODEN BOAT FESTIVAL with FREE Boat Rides, music, kids activities and more in Seattle - FRIDAY, JULY 4TH through SUNDAY JULY 6TH from 10am-6pm each day!

We have done this and it is lots of fun! Go and check out the Wooden Boat Festival happening this weekend!

For more info. go here.

Vigor Maritime Festival Family Fun Day at South Lake Union Park in Seattle - Sunday, May 11th 2014 from 11am-5pm - Some activities free, some for a fee.

Family Fun Day is produced by Northwest Seaport

Highlights:

Quick and Dirty Boat Building

Survival Suit Races

Vessel Tours

Ship Canal Tours

Remote Control Boats

Kids Boat Building

South Lake Union Chowder Cook-off

Exhibits and Displays

Sea Chantey Concerts

and more!

" Vigor Seattle MARITIME FESTIVAL Family Fun Day in Lake Union Park, 11a.m. – 5p.m. Lake Union/Ship Canal Tours– 1 p.m. and 3 p.m. Presented by the Port of Seattle Discover the working waterfront in South Lake Union and on the Ship Canal. Learn about the Centennial of Fishermen’s Terminal. Board at Lake Union one-half hour prior to each departure. There is a limit of 400 guests for each tour. There is a limit of four tickets per adult, 18 years or older. VESSEL TOURS – Scheduled to Participate: M/V Lady Mary, Argosy Cruises, 98 feet, North Seawall (Departing at 1p.m. and 3p.m.). Free M/V Fremont Avenue, Seattle Ferry Service LLC, Historic Ships Wharf (Departing hourly). $ M/V Propeller, Sea Scout Ship, 65 feet, West Seawall R/V Liberty, King County Dept. of Natural Resources & Parks, 48 feet, West Seawall F/V Loki, Loki Fish Company,  38 feet, West Seawall Vessel Assist Seattle, Lake Union,  22 feet, West Seawall Dragon Boat, Seattle Flying Dragons, 45 feet, Lake Union Park Lawn Calderdale, Ocean Rowboat of Erden Eruc, 23.4 feet (trailered), Historic Ships Wharf M/V Skillful, Private, Historic Ships Wharf M/V Fremont Avenue, Seattle Ferry Service LLC, Historic Ships Wharf Virginia V, The Virginia V Foundation, 125 feet, Historic Ships Wharf Arthur Foss, Northwest Seaport, 111.6 feet, Historic Ships Wharf Lightship No. 83 “Swiftsure,” Northwest Seaport, 129 feet, Historic Ships Wharf Duwamish, The Puget Sound Fireboat Foundation, 120 feet, Historic Ships Wharf R/V John N. Cobb, Seattle Maritime Academy, 95.5 feet, Historic Ships Wharf M/V Lotus, M.V. Lotus Heritage Foundation, 92 feet, Historic Ships Wharf KIDS ACTIVITIES Free kids boat building with The Center for Wooden Boats Five fun bounces from Clowns Unlimited – $5 ticket allows unlimited rides! Theodore Tugboat Sails Again with storyteller, Sue Kimpton, Hourly aboard tugboat Arthur Foss Genii Blue Face Painting croppedFace Painting with Genii Blue, Aboard tugboat Arthur Foss, $fee. Seafarer’s Activity Station, Lake Union Charters and Adventures Play Rain Gutter Regattas, What Floats and Tug-O-War–sailing style. Signal Flag Necklace Making Using One’s Name. Organized by Discovery Modelers Education Center. Aboard the Virginia V. FREE MUSIC (Historic Ships Wharf)*: 11:00 – 12:30, Watch the Sky has been a consistent maritime musical presence in Seattle bringing celtic verve and tight harmonies to traditional, contemporary and original sea songs. 12:45 – 2:00, The rollicking folk duo Spanaway Bay, also known as Carol and Kent Mesford, engage audiences with humorous songs and captivating sing-along choruses. 2:15 – 3:30, The Phinney Ridge Rum Runners perform exciting maritime music with Trapper Graves-Lalor’s lively soprano voice and the blues-tinted vocals and hot guitar playing of Steve Lalor. 3:45-5:00, Dan Roberts is a master shanty singer and balladeer with a musical presence that captivates as he sings maritime songs past and present. *NOTE: Maritime music orchestrated by Maritime Folknet FESTIVAL PROGRAMS Workboat World Invitational Boat Building Competition 9 a.m. – 5 p.m. Survival Suit Races presented by Compass Courses Maritime Training 1 p.m. Seattle Flying Dragon BoatDragon Boat Exploration Day 11a.m. – 5p.m. Hourly Dragon Boat Rides & Paddling, Pebble Beach. 10 guests/boat ride with preregistration. PFDs provided. Lake Union Charters and Adventures Sail aboard 62ft Circe , a 1930 wooden sailboat, $25 preregistration. Mother’s Day Tea aboard M/V Lotus, Hourly Seating* $Fee “Women of the Salish Sea at the Turn of the Century” Susan Parish Presentation at 2:00 p.m.* *At Historic Ships Wharf. Preregistration encouraged, call 425.243.9641. ACTIVITIES IN MOHAI Documentary screening: Arthur Foss: Iconic Tugboat of the Northwest* Take a 125 year voyage aboard Northwest Seaport’s tug Arthur Foss. 1-4 p.m. in MOHAI 2nd Floor Theater. Maritime Seattle in MOHAIMaritime Seattle, Exhibit* In partnership with Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society, this exhibit celebrates our community’s long relationship with water and illustrates how our aquatic and industrial activities have ultimately shaped what we’ve become. *Included with regular MOHAI admission ($14; $12 seniors/students/military; Free for children 14 and under). Activities at The Center for Wooden Boats New Exhibit & Kids’ Activities: View CWB’s newest exhibit HIGHLINERS: Boats of the Century. This exhibit presents the story of the historic power-schooners of Seattle’s longline fleet, many of which are 100 years old and still actively fishing. Many of these unique vessels were built here, on the shores of Puget Sound, as Seattle was coming into its own as a city. Although less than 20 remain from a fleet that numbered over 150 in its heyday, the vessels and fishermen are still a vital part of Seattle’s maritime economy. The Activity Cart (available all day) features paper boats and halibut stick puppets, and from 3-5pm there will also be a station for Mother’s Day card-making and sailboat origami. Free! Pond Boat Sailing in Lake Union Park: Rent a Pirate Pond Boat to sail on Lake Union Park’s Model Boat Pond. These 39-inch pond boats are scale models of the R-Boat Pirate, which is on exhibit on CWB’s docks at South Lake Union. Sailing these miniature racing yachts is a great way to learn the basic concepts of sailing while enjoying time at the park. CWB’s fleet of Pond Boats will be available 11am – 2pm.  $5 Suggested Donation DISPLAYS Check out industry displays by the Port of Seattle, NOAA, Northwest Seaport, the US Coast Guard and others. FOOD AVAILABLE FOR PURCHASE Ballard Brothers Seafood and Burgers Hot Dog Stop " For more info. go here, here and especially here. :-)

CAST OFF! FREE ALL AGES PUBLIC SAILS AT THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS IN SEATTLE - SUNDAY, JANUARY 26TH 2014 FROM 10AM-4PM - SIGN-UPS START AT 10AM

                                             Tomorrow may be a good day to go for a free sail! 

Image courtesy of Center for Wooden Boats

 

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

"Cast Off!" Rides are now throughout the day! 

 

" They last about 45 minutes. Sign-ups begin in person at 10am; space is limited and rides fill quickly. Arrive early to ensure your first choice, especially on sunny days and holidays. One person may sign up five other people who are not present, but no phone reservations are accepted. All ages are welcome and we have life jackets for everyone.  We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. "

 

For more info. go here and here.

 

 

Snoqualmie River Fish Festival with canoe rides, 100 pcs. artist made treasures to hunt and keep and more in Fall City - Saturday, September 21st 2013 from 11am-3pm

For more info. go here and here.

Cast Off! Free Public Sails at The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle - Sunday, September 1st 2013 from 10am-4pm - Expanded hours!

Gorgeous and hot weather! Good time to go for a free sail!

 

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

"Cast Off!" Rides are now throughout the day! 

 

" They last about 45 minutes. Sign-ups begin in person at 10am; space is limited and rides fill quickly. Arrive early to ensure your first choice, especially on sunny days and holidays. One person may sign up five other people who are not present, but no phone reservations are accepted. All ages are welcome and we have life jackets for everyone.  We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. "

 

For more info. go here.

 

 

Duwamish River Festival with free food, boat rides and more in Seattle - Today, August 17th 2013 from 12-4pm

 

For more info. go here.

"It's Magic" Summer Celebration on Mercer Island - Saturday and Sunday, July 13th and 14th 2013 from 11am-7pm (10am-5pm on Sunday)

Check out the Summer Celebration happening on Mercer Island this weekend!

"It's Magic" is this year's theme for Summer Celebration! which spans two days in the city center:
Saturday July 13, 11:00 am to 7:00 pm and Sunday, July 14, 10:00 am to 5:00 pm.
The fireworks are held at Luther Burbank Park on Saturday night beginning at dusk. 

Events include:

 

Car Show
Arts & Crafts Fair
Children's Fun Zone
Fireworks Celebration
Youth 3 on 3 Basketball Tourney
Live Music & Entertainment
Community Parade
Boat Rides
Pancake Breakfast
Food Booths
Family Fun Run
MIVAL Jr. Art Show

For more info. go here.

Free Public Sail at The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle - Sunday, June 23rd 2013 at 2pm

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

They recommend arriving early to reserve a spot and open at 10am. "Cast Off!" rides are always at 2pm, and according to their website, sometimes also at 3pm.

For more info. go here.

National Marina Day and Open Boat Event at Shilshole Bay Marina in Seattle - Saturday, June 8th 2013 from 10am-4pm

For more info. go here.

National Marina Day at the Port of Everett Marina with Boat rides and more! - Saturday, June 8th 2013 from 10am-2pm

For more info. go here.

Free Public Sail at The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle - Sunday, March 3rd 2013 at 2pm

Take advantage of a sunny day tomorrow and check out the free public sail at The Center for Wooden Boats!

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

They recommend arriving early to reserve a spot and open at 10am. "Cast Off!" rides are always at 2pm, and according to their website, sometimes also at 3pm.


For more info. go here.

Free Public Sail at The Center for Wooden Boats in Seattle - Sunday, December 30th 2012 at 2pm

Take advantage of a sunny day tomorrow and check out the free public sail at The Center for Wooden Boats!

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

They recommend arriving early to reserve a spot and open at 10am. "Cast Off!" rides are always at 2pm, and according to their website, sometimes also at 3pm.


For more info. go here.

MOHAI - Free Public Grand Opening in Seattle - Saturday, December 29th 2012 from 10am-8pm - Reserve Your Free Timed-Entry Tickets Online!

Public Grand Opening

Reserve your free tickets and be among the first to step inside the dazzling new MOHAI at Lake Union Park at this community-wide celebration! The beautifully restored new facility will provide MOHAI with 50,000 square feet of exhibit space—go explore, participate in special programming, and see amazing live performances at the new MOHAI.

" The public Grand Opening officially kicks off on Saturday, December 29 with a ribbon-cutting ceremony at 10 am.

From 12 pm to 7 pm, hourly performances are scheduled from local acts such as poet Henry Luke, the Chief Sealth Marching Band and opera singer Sarah Fletcher.

Visitors will also have the chance to take part in various activities including Salish weaving demonstrations, print making, and a build-your-own periscope project sponsored by the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society.

Food and beverages will be available at the museum’s new Compass Café by Northwest Catering and a number of food trucks including Dante’s Inferno Dogs and Street Treats.
 
MOHAI’s new neighbors at Lake Union Park are also joining the festivities. Argosy’s largest ship, The Royal, will dock at Lake Union Park Wharf and offer food, beverages, and entertainment to MOHAI visitors before and after their museum experience. Boat rides will be plentiful from organizations such as the Center for Wooden Boats, Waterway Cruises and the Virginia V. The Seattle Flying Dragons will also be staging dragon boat races in front of the park and Northwest Seaport will have the historic tug, Arthur Foss, open for tours.

To ensure that all visitors have a fun and worthwhile experience, MOHAI has set up a timed-ticketing reservation system for Grand Opening weekend. Tickets are free on Saturday and regularly priced on Sunday. Reserved tickets are recommended, but not required. Guests can choose to arrive anytime during Grand Opening and will be let in pending building capacity.

Click the link below for the time you would like to come. Slots are filling up so reserve your tickets today!

NOTE: The times listed will be your entry time (i.e. 1:00 - 1:30) not the amount of time you can spend in the museum. We estimate that it will take about 90 minutes to see most of the exhibits. "


For more info. go here.