Molbak's 60th Anniversary Party with Classic Car Show, Live Music, Food Trucks, a Molbak's History Walk, Artist Market, Birthday Cake and Lemonade and more in Woodinville! - Today, Saturday, July 16th 2016 from 10am-5pm - Some things free, some for a fee.

For more info. go here.

Snoqualmie Railroad Days with free wagon rides, a parade, a car show, performances and more! - Now until 5pm on Sunday, August 16th 2015

" A unique festival that strives to keep the “Trains, Timber, Tradition” encompassing the history of Snoqualmie alive. The event includes: Entertainment Stages, Vendors, a Grand Parade, Children’s Field of Fun, Timber Sports Demonstrations, Food & Drink venues as well as the Fireman’s Pancake Breakfast that started it all! Artisans display & sell their wares while the Legends Classic Car Club hosts hundreds of classic vehicles among the local services and businesses showcasing what they can do for you. Art in the Park, provided by the Snoqualmie Arts Commission, features Artists in Action and the Plein Air Paintout with artists from near and far, while also offering a Kid’s Paint Junction for the younger set. "

For more info. go here.

22ND ANNUAL TOUR DE TERRACE IN MOUNTLAKE TERRACE - NOW UNTIL 6PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 26TH 2015

 

The Tour de Terrace is a fun event that will feature:

Parade
Car Show
Pancake Breakfast ($5)
Beer Garden
Street Fair
Live Music
Fireworks
Miniature Golf
Carnival Rides/Games
and more!

 

 

 (some free, some for a fee)

For more info. go here.

Queen Anne Days with Summerfest on Saturday and FamilyFest on Sunday in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Various times

QUEEN ANNE DAYS SUMMERFEST 

Saturday, JULY 11TH 2:00pm to 9:00pm

Geared to ages 21+ but all ages are welcome. Sip taste and experience Queen Anne culture!

 West Queen Anne Playfield

Beer, Wine & Cider Garden / Art Walk / Car Show / Dog Parade / Music / Food 

and more.

QUEEN ANNE DAYS FAMILYFEST

SUNDAY, JULY 12TH - 10:30am TO 4:00pm

Familyfest. An awesome day of fun for everyone in the family! Now even bigger and more awesome!

KIDDIE PARADE

Decorate your “ride” (bike/wagon, scooter) and get creative with your kids for this neighborhood kids' parade! Costumes are most certainly encouraged!

10:30am: Gather at McClure School Parking Lot.  The parade begins at 11:00am.

The fun continues right after the parade at the West Queen Anne Playfield

UNION BANK STAGE 

Join us at Familyfest for family-friendly music - free and open to anyone who enjoys community. Our line-up includes favorite bands of kids and parents alike. Boogie along on the dance floor or relax with refreshments from our food trucks while enjoying the happy sounds of summer. 

Familyfest musical guests:

• 10:30 AM - Seattle Kokon Taiko
• 11:15 AM - Recess Monkey
• 12:15 PM - The Tallboys
• 1:15 PM - Johnny Bregar
• 2:15 PM - The Not-­Its!
• 3:15 PM - The Harmonica Pocket

Between band sets, stop by the Union Bank merchandise tent to meet the bands and pick up a t-shirt or album. Also between sets, enjoy performances and demonstrations for local talent, including:

• Fingerprint Music
• Metropolis Dance
• Aegis Living Yo-yo expert

FOOD TRUCKS

Food Trucks! Get your fill! We will be serving up some of the finest during Familyfest on Sunday!

• Cupcake Royale
• Kiss My Grits
• Mad Dawg's Hot Dogs
• Mesob at the Curb
• Napkin Friends
• Neema's Comfort
• Simply Kettlecorn
• Six Strawberries 
• Thai-U-Up

GAMES AND BIG FUN

More than 20 carnival games and tons of other stuff to make you smile! Play games, win tickets, turn them in at the Queen Anne Dispatch prize booth for cool stuff! And it's all free!

• Bunny petting! 
• Human Hamster Balls
• Splashy water fun to keep you cool
• Inflatable obstacle course
• 26-foot video game truck
• Inflatable bungee run
• Plus 3 more bouncy houses
• Balloon twister!
• Face painters!
• Cookie decorating from Metropolitan Market
• Temporary tattoo station by Damasak Tattoo
• Sidewalk chalk contest by Clutter Punch Personal Organizing
• Kubb game from Blue Highway Games
• Robotics Demos by CoeBotics and McClure Robotics
• Lucky Ducks game by La Casita Feliz
• Tumbling from Little Gym
• Parkour course from Parkour Visions Gym
• Bean Bag Toss, ring toss and craft by Queen Anne Co-op Preschool
• Sports demos by Sportball
• Collaborative sculpture with Sweet Pea Cottage
• Learn dance routines, enter a drawing for discounted classes from Metropolis Dance
• Giant finger painting from Bustle Caffe
• Pop-a-shot basketball game and meet the Falcons mascot from Seattle Pacific University
• Yo-yo contest by Aegis Living
• Meet local kids book author Hillel Cooperman    
• Dart board with Nerf gun from Z-Ultimate Karate/Self-Defense
• Mini jam sessions with Fingerprint Music School
• Build and launch water bottle rockets with Queen Anne Cub Scouts & Boy Scouts
• Fold and fly paper airplanes with Usborne Books
• "no-brush" painting challenge by Hope Black Art
• Spaghetti stick and marshmallow science project sculptures from Orange Clever
• Free books and crafts from the Queen Anne Public Library Books on Bikes cart    
• Cardboard Maze by Queen Anne Historical Society
• Family Polaroid photos from Safe N Sound Swimming

For more info. on SummerFest on Saturday go here.

For more info. on FamilyFest on Sunday go here.

"4th of July" 2015 Celebration Roundup with 20+ events!

Happy 4th of July Everyone! Here is the roundup for all the local 2015 celebratory events!

" City fire officials warn that setting off fireworks yourself this year is not only illegal, but places you and your neighborhood in danger. Each July 4th, thousands of people are injured while using fireworks. In 2013, there were 239 reported injuries in Washington. This year we are experiencing drought conditions throughout the state, creating an even greater risk for fires resulting from fireworks. During 2013, there were 102 reported fires caused by fireworks. For the Fourth, catch the fireworks at your local city's planned event instead and keep it safe for everyone. Report illegal fireworks displays immediately by calling 911. "


Don't forget to bring a little bag to any of the parades as they seem to throw a lot of candy around here!

Please click on the links for times, festivities, suggestions, restrictions & parking fees, if any, etc.

 Enjoy!

4th of July in Newcastle - Info. here.


Fireworks over Des Moines - Info. here.


Grand Old Fourth of July in Downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island - Info. here.


Colors of Freedom events - Everett, WA - Info. here.


Freedom Festival in Bothell  Info. here.   (Free pancake breakfast!)


The Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation - Info. here.


It’s an Edmonds Kind of 4th! - Info. here.


Kingston Fourth of July Celebration - Info. here.


Issaquah's Downhome Fourth & Heritage Day - Info. here.


Fourth of July Festival at Les Gove Park in Auburn - Info. here.
(purchase wristband for $5 - unlimited kids activities)


Celebrate Kirkland! at Marina Park - Info. here.


Fabulous Fourth of July Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton - Info. here.


SEAFAIR Family Fourth at Lake Union AND at Gasworks Park in Seattle - Info. here.


Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park in Kent - Info. here.


Bellevue Family Fourth in Bellevue Downtown Park - Info. here.


94th Annual Independence Day Parade in Burien - Info. here. 


Tukwila’s Family Fourth at the Fort - Info. here.

Fourth on the Plateau at Commons Park in Sammamish - Info. here.


Red, White & Blues Festival at Celebration Park in Federal Way - Info. here.


13th Annual Cal Anderson Park Independence Day Picnic in Capitol Hill - Info. here.(Free everything, food, ice cream, face painting, root beer, patriotic portraits and more!)

Fourth of July Fireworks Show in at Log Boom Park in Kenmore -  Info. here.


Admiral 4th of July Kids Parade in West Seattle  - Info. here.

 Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

FREE CONCERTS AND SUMMER EVENTS AT THE BALLARD LOCKS IN SEATTLE - SATURDAYS AND SUNDAYS - NOW THROUGH SEPTEMBER 7TH 2015 - VARIOUS TIMES - CAR SHOW FEATURING CARS OF THE '20S, '30S AND '40S HAPPENS TOMORROW FROM 10AM-3PM PLUS A PIPE AND DRUM PERFORMANCE AT 2PM FOR FATHER'S DAY!

The Ballard Locks offers enjoyable afternoons on the weekends where you can listen to music and check out the "locks"!

Some chairs are available but feel free to bring your own lawn chair. Make sure to check their calendar online in case of any changes!

For more info. go here.

10th Annual Fenders on Front Street Vintage Car Show in Issaquah - Sunday, June 21st 2015 from 8am-3pm

Fenders on Front Street
Vintage Car Show

Father’s Day, Sunday, June 21, 2015

Image courtesy of Fenders on Front Street

" The Downtown Issaquah Association proudly presents the 10th Annual Fenders on Front Street Car show Father’s Day Sunday, June 21 2015. This FREE vintage car show begins at 8:00am and runs until 3:00pm.

Thousands of visitors stroll down Front Street to admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars. It will be a fun-filled Father’s Day event with participants coming from across the state to show their classic cars. There will be live music, family activities, a trophy and award ceremony with MC Lance Lambert and an afternoon cruise to Triple XXX. "

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.

FREMONT FAIR AND SOLSTICE PARADE (WITH 24 PHOTOS FROM 2012'S EVENT!) - NOW, THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 21ST 2015 - SEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC TIMES!

		All Kinds of fun!

For more info. on the Fremont Fair go here.

For more info. on the Solstice Parade* and Festival go here.

*Please note that prior to the parade there are some nude and semi-nude bicyclists strategically covered in colorful paint (some very creatively and beautifully) that ride the parade route before the start of the parade. This is a famous tradition of the parade. If you have no problem with nudity expressed artistically then enjoy. But if you do, then I suggest you arrive later than earlier closer to the start of the parade to miss this part and the ensuing conversation with your kids.  ;-)

FreePlay Kids photos from 2012 event!

Richmond Beach Celebration with a Strawberry Festival, a Car Show and a Mother's Day Plant Sale with free kids activities and tours - Saturday, May 9th 2015 - Various locations/hours

Richmond Beach Celebration

125th Anniversary of Richmond Beach!

16th Annual Strawberry Festival

Saturday, May 9, Noon to 5:00 p.m.

Children's Parade (Seahawks theme) at 11:45 a.m.

Richmond Beach Community Park, 2201 NW 197th Street

Visit our Strawberry Festival webpage for more information!

Enjoy the music of local bands, food from local restaurants, games and activities for kids and a walking tour of historic Richmond Beach—all while sampling tasty strawberry shortcake! Co-sponsored by the Richmond Beach Community Association and the City of Shoreline; music supported by a Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council Community Project Award.

  

6th Annual Car Show

Saturday, May 9, 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.

Richmond Beach Rehab, 19235 15th Avenue NW

Check out one of the best displays of classic cars around!

Friends, neighbors and car enthusiasts are invited to visit Richmond Beach Rehab between 10:00 a.m. and 2:00 p.m. to view one of the best displays of classic cars around while listening to music provided by Brian Lee and the Orbiters from 11:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. Sponsored by Richmond Beach Rehab. For more information, contact Sandi Sweeters at (206) 546-2666 or visit www.RichmondBeachRehab.com.

28th Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale

Friday, May 8-Sunday, May 10, 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Kruckeberg Botanic Garden, 20312 15th Avenue NW

Explore a wide selection of hard-to-find plant species at the on-site MsK Rare and Native Plant Nursery!

The Kruckeberg Botanic Garden will host its 28th Annual Mother's Day Plant Sale from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. on Friday, May 8, to Sunday, May 10. Enjoy free family activities, gourmet hot dogs and ice cream, and free tours of the Garden. Garden art and sculpture will be available for purchase. For more information, visit www.Kruckeberg.org.

Shuttle Service - Saturday, May 9

Due to limited parking at the event sites, off-site parking and shuttle service to all four events will be available on Saturday, May 9, from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. at Richmond Beach Congregational Church located at 1512 NW 195th. Visitors are encouraged to use the shuttle to reduce impact on the neighborhood.

For info. click on the links for each event above!

Festa Italiana Seattle with kids activities and more at Seattle Center - Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th 2014 - Various hours

 

A fun, cultural event featuring all things Italian and fun activities for the kiddos including puppet shows, pizza toss, bounce house, arts and crafts, dogs and puppies and more!

For more info. go here.