SandBlast Festival 2016 at McCormick Park in Duvall featuring live music, craft vendors, food, kids' art activities and a massive in-progress sandsculpture! - Today and tomorrow, Saturday, July 16th from now until 7pm Sunday, July 17th 2016

SandBlast Festival 2016

DUVALL SANDBLAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

July 16 & 17, 2016
Noon–7:00pm

This years theme is "Kia Kaha" which means to "Stay Strong" in memory of a committee member who passed earlier this year.

 " Presented by Duvall Foundation for the Arts (DFA), SandBlast Festival of the Arts has been a staple in the community for over two decades. On July 16 and 17 there will be fine arts, live music and sand sculpting along the shores of the beautiful and historic Snoqualmie River at McCormick Park (26200 NE Stephens St, Duvall). "

For more info. go here.

For pics of previous ones go here.

Hmong New Year Celebration at Seattle Center - Saturday, November 7th 2015 from 10am-5pm

For more info. go here.

Two Harvest Festivals with all kinds of free family fun tomorrow! One at Occidental Park in Seattle and one at Molbak's in Woodinville - Saturday, October 17th 2015 from 11am-4pm (Seattle's until 3pm)

Celebrate the change of seasons with Fall Family Harvest in Occidental Square Park.

Bring the whole family down on Saturday, Oct. 17 for FREE fun in the historic Pioneer Square park. Halloween costumes encouraged!

- KidsQuest Museum activity for children

- An inflatable obstacle course

- An inflatable football game

- Face painter

- Live music

- Free candy

- Outdoor games and activities

- More! 

                                                                       

AND...

The leaves are turning and the kids are wiggling -- time to pack up the crew and head to Molbak’s for a day of family fun! 

BOOGIE DOWN: Dance to the award-winning family rock band, Recess Monkey.

CARVE IT UP: Be amazed and entertained by master pumpkin carver, Russ Leno. 

GET CRAFTY: Visit the Kid’s Corral, hosted by The Nest, for fun crafts and games; and make a pinecone birdfeeder with the Eastside Audubon Society.

DIG IN: Join Lisa Taylor for a puppet show filled with garden critters and hands-on fun.

 

GRAB A BITE: Treat the family to gourmet mini donuts from Mini The Dough Nut and check out the samples in our Home department.

STRIKE A POSE: Let artist, Tamara Belland, paint your portrait in watercolor; and bring your camera—there will be photo ops aplenty.

VOTE: Cast a vote for your favorite pumpkin carved by Molbak’s talented staff members.

For more info. on Seattle's event go here.

For more info. on Woodinville's event go here.

Seattle Children's Festival at Seattle Center - Today, Sunday, October 11th 2015 until 5pm

Northwest Folklife’s Seattle Children's Festival is a one-day, multi-cultural festival held on Seattle Center grounds, “Celebrating Our Big Neighborhood.”

No admission charge thanks to your donations!

The Seattle Children’s Festival brings together local communities that showcase and celebrate families of the Northwest, introducing children in attendance to new cultures and traditions through a variety of education and hands-on programs. Tons of live performances and interactive workshops are geared toward families and children of all ages.

For more info. go here.

Harvest Festival at Country Village in Bothell - Today, October 11th 2015 from 11am-5pm

Now that it isn't a day of downpours head to County Village for their 28th Annual Harvest Festival!

" Come to Country Village and celebrate fall. Join us on October 10th & 11th for the 28th annual Harvest Festival. Booths open at 11:00am to 5:00pm on Saturday and Sunday. This is a free event for everyone. 

Stroll the grounds decorated with corn stalks and pumpkins while you enjoy 30+ unique craft booths featuring one-of-a-kind items made by local artisans. Paint a pumpkin! Pumpkins and paints are included ($7). Fun, fall activities for kids include face painting, pony rides, train rides, and live entertainment throughout the entire weekend! "

For more info. go here.

Scarecrow Festival with a concert, scavenger hunt, art, games and more at the Magnuson Park Community Garden in Seattle - Saturday, September 26th 2015 from 11am-2pm

FREE! The 2015  SCARECROW FESTIVAL

Saturday September 26th

11am-2pm

Magnuson Community Garden, Brig lawn, and Amphitheater

6344 NE 74th St

Seattle WA 98115

" Our Scarecrow Festival features a FREE concert, scavenger hunt in the Community Garden Orchard, exploration and nature art in the Children’s Garden, garden games, harvesting for the food bank, a ride-on kiddie tractor corral, and other kids activities!

Plus of course, you can make a super cool scarecrow!

Tractor Corral Fun! Photo by Kevin Boyd

You bring the clothes and a pillow case for the head, and for a $15 fee we’ll supply the straw, the wood frame materials, markers and other decorations. Then put your scarecrow on display during the Festival and see if you win the grand prize!

Fun for the whole family!

No registration necessary. "

For more info. go here.

Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival with games, activities, petting zoo and more in Seattle - Today, Sunday, August 16th 2015 until 6pm!

" We’ll gather in a grassy meadow under big, old trees at the 9th annual Othello Park International Music and Arts Festival. A world of ethnic variety will convene with music, dancing, food, art activities, and booths. Of course, there will be Othello’s traditional petting zoo from Old McDebbie’s Farm complete with camel, and his multicultural furry friends.

Othello Park features strolling walkways, a permanent stage gracefully designed to suit its pastoral landscape, and a zip line. Come sit, relax, and enjoy the park’s beauty and the show.

Then you will want to be up and about visiting the array of tents and booths and sampling Rainier Valley’s colorful diversity of businesses and organizations. One large tent on the green will shelter the Festival’s traditional “Art Creation Station” to engage those young in age and young at heart, in a variety of hands-on visual art activities led by local artists. "

For more info. go 

Windermere Summer Splash with free water sports, games, entertainment, arts and crafts and more in Green Lake - Saturday, August 15th 2015 from 9am-4pm

" Bring the kids to a fun fair with food tents, arts & crafts, carnival games, entertainment, music and more! Try free kayaking, canoeing, rowing and stand up paddle boarding at the Green Lake Small Craft Center open house. Watch your local businesses compete in the Corporate Cup Regatta to see who takes home the coveted Corporate Cup trophy. "

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.

9th Annual Seattle Iranian Festival at Seattle Center - Saturday, August 8th 2015 from 11am-7pm

" Seattle Center Festál presents Iranian Festival, Saturday, Aug. 8. Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Iran through live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and a marketplace.

Partake in an Iranian tea house and join in an evening dance party. Rumi poetry, puppet shows and face painting provide a glimpse into this culturally opulent culture. "

For more info. go here and here.

75th Anniversary SalmonFest Seattle Street Festival and Salmon Bake in Lake City - Now until 7pm on Sunday, August 9th 2015

" Celebrate with us and delight in our first class entertainment, hand-made crafts, delectable foods, and an un-paralleled Salmon Bake. Discover fun and magical surprises at every turn. We invite you to join us for SalmonFest Seattle for an unforgettable adventure. "

There will also be a kiddie parade and grand parade too (on Saturday)!

"Get ready for SalmonFest celebrating it’s 75th Anniversary Bringing together arts & crafts and great food.

AND...

SalmonFest is proud to present

The Rowdy Referees

Family Fun Game show with contests and games for the entire family.

IT’S A REAL SHOW: Featuring Wild and Crazy Stunts and Contests — “as seen on TV,” with prizes galore for the kids. As many as 50 kids (and adults) get on stage to join in on all the fun. It’s messy, it’s a little loud, and everybody has a great time. Add in two comical referees with fun magic tricks, great jokes (ALL G-RATED) and more audience participation that you’ve ever seen before — and you’ve got a winning combo for UNIQUE family fun! "

For more info. go here.

Festival at Mt. Si in North Bend - Now until 4pm on Sunday, August 9th 2015

Lots of performances plus: 

" Participate in the annual Festival Chili Cookoff, the Cherry Pie Eating Contest, and the Burstin' with Blueberries Dessert Contest. 

Kids will bop 'til they drop in their own Fun Zone. 

Enjoy spectacular fireworks draped against the backdrop of Mount Si. 

Take a ride on the historic Snoqualmie Valley Railroad. "

... and more!

For more info. go here.

Kirkland Summerfest WITH ALL KINDS OF KID ACTIVITIES - Now through 11pm on Saturday, August 8th 2015

" Kirkland Summerfest: the city’s premiere summer festival of art, music, food and family fun on the waterfront. Kirkland’s largest festival features 2 days of visual and performing arts, spectator sports,  kids activities, and live entertainment, over 100 vendors and food trucks on the streets of downtown. Bring the family for the day then dance the night away at the beer garden stage. Kirkland at its best. "

Lots for kids: 

" Visit our Kids Zone at the corner of Lake Street and Central Avenue where will we will fill the corner with rides, activities and treats for all ages.  Yoga and fitness course activities will be set up along the lawn near the beach at Marina Park.  On Lake Street by Ben & Jerry's you'll find a fleet of cool vehicles to sit in, honk the horn and imagine driving; a bus, tow truck, fire engine, Zamboni, police car and many more. "

KIDS ZONE WITH INFLATABLES AND RIDES

TOUCH A TRUCK 

IVIVVA YOGA

FITNESS AND OBSTACLE COURSE

PLAY SAND ON THE BEACH

FACE PAINTER, BALLOON ARTISTS, SPARKLE TATTOOS, STILT WALKER AND STAR WARS CHARACTERS

And more!

For more info. go here.

NW SolarFest at Shoreline Community College - Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 10am-5pm

For more info. go here.

Dragon Boat Festival in Seattle - Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 9am-5pm

" Competitive dragon boat racing, live music, children's activities and more! "

For more info. go here.

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.

Seafair Torchlight FanFest with performances, exhibits, Seafair Clowns, Pirates, Princesses and more at Seattle Center - Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 12-6pm

Image courtesy of Seafair

 

" Start your Torchlight Night right at the Seafair Torchlight FanFest at Seattle Center. This completely free event boasts an entertainment stage, interactive exhibits, food trucks and the Michelob ULTRA Beer Garden! Visit the Alaska Airlines Entertainment Stage for a sneak peek at some of your favorite Torchlight Parade participants including drill teams and marching bands. The stage will also feature a Torch Lighting Ceremony, royal knightings and appearances by the Seafair Clowns, Seafair Princesses and more! Once you've taken advantage of all the FanFest has to offer, make your way to 4th Avenue to watch the iconic Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade as it lights up downtown Seattle. "

 

Activities and offerings: 

• Live Entertainment on Alaska Airlines Stage

• Seafair Princesses Autograph Signing

• Appearances by Seafair Clowns & Seafair Pirates

Food Trucks & Carts

• Beer Garden

• Maya's Mexican Restaurant

For more info. go here.

Bon Odori Festival in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and 19th 2015 - various times!

Bon Odori Festival

Saturday, July 18th, 4PM to 10PM

Sunday, July 19th, 3PM to 8PM

Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple

1427 S. Main, Seattle (map)

" Bon Odori is a traditional summer festival in which we honor our ancestors who have passed on, remember and appreciate all they have done for us, and celebrate their ongoing presence in the lives we enjoy today.

Also known as Obon, the festival is an official Seafair event held at the Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple. The main event is traditional music and dancing in the street in a giant oval. Many festival goers dress in Japanese kimono, yukata or happi coats. The event also features Japanese food booths and refreshment, taiko and martial arts performances, and craft exhibits and demonstrations. "

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.

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival = 14 performances in 2 days at Volunteer Park in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Various times

" SOTF began in 2001 when GreenStage, Theater Schmeater, and Wooden O Productions joined forces to bring a full weekend of live theatre to Volunteer Park in Seattle. Since then the festival has grown to include three stages and host fourteen performances by eight local theater companies. All in two days in one park... AND ALL FREE! "

For more info. go here.