Ananda Mela Festival in Redmond - Saturday and Sunday, July 25th and 26th 2015 from 12-9pm both days!

" Many more performances, visual art exhibition, demonstrations, displays, magicians, juggler, children’s activities, Inflatables, pony rides, community organization booths, and irresistible shopping opportunities to engage all attendees from start to finish! "

For more info. go here.

30th Annual Renton River Days with TONS of free fun! - Now until 6pm on Sunday, July 26th 2015

Highly recommend this one and you can expect to spend 3 hours of having fun here if not more! 

For more info. go here.

2015 Wild Strawberry Festival with lots of kids activities including a touch a truck event (today until 6pm) in Burien - Saturday and Sunday, June 20th and 21st 2015 - Today until 6pm and Sunday from 10am-4pm

Kids activities include:

Games & Activities--Find games & activities at vendor booths!  Stop at info booth for Passport game!

Touch a Truck! 152nd and 6th Streets...all day Saturday!

Inflatables--for all ages!  In the pocket park on 152nd and 6th!

Spray Park--Bring a towel and play in the Town Square Park fountain!

Super Hero Jamalama with Rick Huddle, Town Square Stage, Saturday, 11:45-12:45.  Sponsored by KCLS

The Bubble Man - Sunday, Noon-1:00 & 2:00- 3:00pm

Art Garage Hands On Art Booth--Make superhero capes and cuffs on Saturday and Father's Day Ties on Sunday.

                        

Turtle Tent--Story's and songs with Allyoop in Town Square Park!

And more!

For more info. go here.

Health and Fitness Expo with a bike rodeo, free health screenings, kids fun run and lots more in Edmonds - Saturday, May 16th 2015 from 9-11:30am

For more info. go here.

Newcastle Earth Day 2015 with petting zoo, live raptors, activities, eco-resources and more in Newcastle - Saturday, April 18th 2015 from 10am-3pm

" View Local and Global Video Clips, Kids Activities, Food Vendors, Live Raptor Display, Animal Encounters Petting Zoo, Booths with Information about sustainable eco-friendly living. "

For more info. go here and here.

Puget Sound Family Fest with Caspar Babypants, hula dancing demo, International Cloth Diaper Change Guinness World Record Attempt and more at Redmond Town Center - Saturday, April 18th 2015 from 10am-2pm

" The best in the greater Seattle area for families: sustainable products, local businesses, the Great Cloth

Diaper Change, goodies, a raffle, and much more.

The fair will showcase a selection of local craftsmen and small businesses which offer services and products to young families no matter at what stage they are – from prenatal fitness and care, to the cutest preschooler apparel and gifts, passing through all things baby.

Additionally, we will feature a performance by local superstar Caspar Babypants, and a hula dancing demo.

Great Cloth Diaper Change: 10:30 AM

Caspar Babypants performance: 11: 30 AM

Hula dancing demo: 1 PM

The Great Cloth Diaper Change is an international initiative organized with the help of the nonprofit Real Diaper Association, designed to show the world that cloth diapers are a real option for today’s families. We will break the Guinness World RecordsTM record of the most babies being changed into cloth diapers in 24 hours at multiple venues across the world. With over 200 locations participating in 10 different countries, this is not an event to be missed!

The GCDC can be an educational opportunity for families who might consider the use of cloth diapers, as well as a fun way to celebrate Earth Day. Participants in the GCDC will have additional access to samples and goodies, as well as bragging rights after helping break a world record, so we would like to encourage everyone with a child still in diapers to come on over at 10:30 AM sharp with said child and a commercially available reusable diaper!

Little Things Collective is an online retailer of natural baby products and cloth diapers. Operating out of Redmond, this two mom dynamic duo is busy all through the greater Seattle area with educational and community building events. "

For more info. go here and here.

Eggstravaganza Egg Hunt with bounce houses, face painting and more in Mill Creek - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 10:30-12pm

Here's a fun one happening in Mill Creek!

" Please join Parks and Recreation and community event sponsors for the annual Eggstravaganza Egg Hunts on Saturday April 4, 2015 at Heatherwood Middle School Field. Last year we had over 16,000 candy filled eggs. 

The event will kick-off at 10:30am with face painting, bounce houses, balloon artist and sponsor booths. The first hunt for 1 & 2 year old and 3 & 4 year old will start at 11:00am sharp. At 11:30am on the dot we will have a hunt for Kindergarten through 2nd graders and 3rd through 5th graders. 

Please bring a basket or bag for collecting eggs. Make sure to bring canned food items for Mill Creek Food Bank. Mill Creek Youth Advisory Board will be hosting a 50/50 raffle and jelly bean guess jars. 

 

We are looking forward to this popular event rain or shine. "

For more info. go here.

Kelsey Creek Farm Fair with free wagon rides, demos, farm animals, Cowboy Buck and more in Bellevue - Saturday, October 11th 2014 from 11am-4pm - Fees for other things there like pumpkin patch and decorating and bounce houses.

" Bring your family to the farm and enjoy a variety of old-time activities: live entertainment, heritage demonstrations, kids' crafts, tractor-pulled hay rides, and barnyard animals. No pets, please. "

Always lots of fun but to see my tips, pics and more from our previous visits like when we went to the sheep shearing one go here. 

For more info. on this event go here.

Lighthouse Festival with parades, fireworks, kids zone and more in Mukilteo - Now through Sunday, September 7th 2014

 

" Mukilteo’s biggest party of the year will be held the weekend after Labor Day and will feature food, fun and Snohomish County’s biggest fireworks show!

As always, admission to the festival is FREE – bring the family and join us! "

For more info. go here.

"Aki Matsuri" - aka Fall Festival - A festival of Japanese Culture with workshops, demos, martial arts, puppet shows and more - Saturday and Sunday, September 6th and 7th from 10am-6pm (until 4:30pm on Sunday)

Head to Bellevue College and experience this wonderful festival!

" Every Fall, ENMA presents "Aki Matsuri (Fall Festival)", a 2-day program of Japanese cultural, educational, and fun events for all age groups.

The Aki Matsuri is a celebration of Japan's rich cultural heritage. A large number of local artists and craftpersons practicing Japanese-style arts and crafts (including the performing arts and martial arts), and Japan related businesses & organizations will be participating during the entire two day event activities. 

2014 will be our 17th year to present the Aki Matsuri. "2014 Aki Matsuri" will be held on September 6 (Saturday) and 7 (Sunday), 2014 at the Bellevue College's main campus located in Bellevue, Washington. " 

For more info. go here.

Newcastle Days with a car show, petting zoo, pony rides and lots more - Saturday, September 6th 2014 from 10:30am-7pm

Newcastle Days – September 6, 10:30 AM – 7 PM

  Celebrate our City's 20th Anniversary! 

• Community Parade at Lake Boren Park 
• Entertainment, music & performances
• Community booths and crafts
• Cemetery tours
• Food Vendors
• Beer Garden (Sponsored by Newcastle Chamber of Commerce)
• Face-painting and YMCA KidZone activities
• Child ID Cards
• Petting zoo, pony rides, inflatables, and more!

Newcastle Car Show - September 6, Noon - 4 PM

The Car Show is back this year!  

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.

Tukwila Kids Festival - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 from 12-4pm

" The Tukwila Kids' Festival is a day full of exhibits, interactive booths and more. This event provides an educational experience for the whole family, so come and enjoy an action-packed day. And remember, the best part about the Tukwila Kids' Festival is it's FREE! "

For more info. go here.

Board Bash 7 Skateboard Competition with prizes, giveaways and more for kids ages 6 and up in Mill Creek - Saturday, August 23rd 2014 from 11am-3pm

FREE Board Bash Skateboard Event

" This community event highlights local skateboard talent in our beautiful 10,000 square foot skateboard park. Children ages 6 and up and adults are encouraged to participate in multiple forms of competition to receive prizes and handouts from the sponsors. Competition includes multiple best trick features and timed heats of participants by age group. This event is very family friendly and celebrates skating and scooter sports in our area. "

For more info. go here.

5th Annual Redmond Arts Festival at Redmond Town Center - Now until 6pm on Sunday, August 17th 2014

For more info. go here.

"Fresh Paint" with 90+ artists in action, plus glassblowing, kids' activities and more in Everett - Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th 2014 from 10am-5pm both days!

" Purchase art fresh off the easel! The entire length of the promenade will be filled with more artists than ever, turning the marina into a huge outdoor studio and sidewalk gallery.

Ask anything you want to know about art, making art, and what it is like to be an artist.

90+ artists will be sharing painting, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography & much more. Every artist is in action, plus on-site glassblowing and children's activities. You can also take the ferry to Jetty Island for the Float Find.

Don't forget to stop by the Schack Art Center all weekend and "Make Your Own" Glass Floats in the hot shop.

And, on Sunday enjoy the Everett Farmer's Market at the marina with produce, flowers, and craft vendors from 11am-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.

Festival at Mount Si with a kiddie parade, main parade, live music performances, fireworks, contests and more in Issaquah - Saturday and Sunday, August 9th and 10th 2014 - Various Times

Fun festival happening in Issaquah with some things free and some for a fee. There is even gonna be an  "Unofficial" Wife Carrying Contest!

For more info. go here.

Sammamish Days with The Not-Its, bounce houses, magic show, music and more! - Saturday, August 9th 2014 from 10am-2pm

Sounds like lots of fun!

" Join us Saturday, August 9th from 10a to 2p for Sammamish Days. Enjoy a variety of entertainment and kids activities while tour the vendor booths filling that fill the Sammamish Commons Plaza, 801 228th Ave SE, Sammamish 98075. "

FREE Kids’ Activities:

Bouncy toys

Professional face painters

Balloon animal artist

Magician

Coloring station

Bring your picnic lunch or purchase food from one of our food trucks/carts:

My Chef Lynn – sandwiches, soups, salads

Fez on Wheels – Middle Eastern

Secret Sausage – polish dogs, hot links and hot dogs

Ice Queen – Hawaiian shaved ice

This event is free! 

SCHEDULE OF EVENTS:

10:00 a.m. – The Not-Its!

11:00 a.m. – Sanca Seattle, children acrobats & circus performers

11:30 a.m. – Counter Balance Quartet, musicians

Noon – From Within Nucleus, Bharatanatyam dancers

12:15 p.m. – Ishan Parikh, musician

12:30 p.m. – Sanca Seattle, children acrobats & circus performers

1:00 p.m. – Melelani Hula Studio

1:30 p.m. – Karate West, martial arts weapon & aerial performance

1:40 p.m. – Joe Black, magician

For more info. go here.

Umojafest in Seattle - Now through Sunday, August 3rd 2014 - Various times

" A Seafair sanctioned event, the annual festival and parade has been in the community over six decades, Umoja Fest African Heritage Festival & Parade brings the Soul to Seafair! “Umoja” is a Swahili word which means “unity”, is the main theme of the festival. Event highlights include the Africatown Heritage Parade, Children’s Day, Radio Disney Stage & Family Fun Zone, three stages of live music including Soul, Jazz, African Drum & Dance, Fashion, Hip-Hop and Spoken Word, Basketball Tournament, Voter Registration, Vendor Marketplace & Community Resource Fair. The event is produced with support from Starbucks, Ezells, Radio Disney and a host of community organizations and businesses. "

For more info. go here.