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.

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.

Caspar Babypants performance at Top Pot Doughnuts in Ballard - Saturday, December 18th 2015 at 10:30 Sharp!

Caspar Babypants performs a free concert at Top Pot Doughnuts in Ballard tomorrow!

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.

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 

Fresh Paint with live artist demos including glassblowing, music, kids art activities and more in Everett - Now until 5pm, Today, Sunday, August 16th 2015

Fresh Paint

Aaron and Dan LaChaussee working in the Mobile Hot Shop

Port of Everett Marina, 1700 West Marine View Drive

Purchase art fresh off the easel at Everett's waterfront art festival! 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.

100+ artists will be sharing painting, pottery, glass, jewelry, photography & much more.

• Every artist is in action, plus on-site glassblowing demonstrations at our mobile hot shop.
• Live music along the promenade
• Food from several marina restaurants and our festival vendors
• Art activities for children
• Everett Farmer's Market right next door on Sunday from 11am-4pm.

For more info. go here.

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.

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.

"Waterfront Whimsea" Family Fun Day with Fireboat demo, a Brian Vogan performance, fire engine, games, prizes, slides and more in Seattle - Sunday, August 2nd 2015 from 11am-3pm

This is a fun one...go check it out!

 Waterfront Whimsea – FREE Family Fun Event

" Family friendly entertainment, fun and games return for a fourth year!...

 Grab the family and get ready for the return of a Downtown Seattle favorite! The Waterfront Whimsea Family Fun Day will showcase live music from Brian Vogan and his Good Buddies, balloon animals, prizes, games and more.

This event is FREE and open to the public! "

Timeline: 

12:00 – 12:45pm – band, Brian Vogan and His Good Buddies 

1:00 pm – Fireboat demonstration 

1:30 – 2:15 – Comedy Juggler Eric Haines 

All day activity: 

- Face painter: Rebecca Dickinson

- Balloon Twister Extraordinaire: Sara Chastain 

- Blow Up Slide 

- Games and Prizes 

- Fire Engine

For more info. go here.

Recess Monkey performance at the Third Commons Stage at Lake Forest Park Town Center - Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 3-3:45pm

" Take a high-energy, rocking journey aboard the imaginary “Tambourine Submarine,” a high-tech vessel that explores sea, space and time. Sing, dance and rock out with some of the Northwest’s most popular family entertainers. "

Held on Third Place Commons Stage.

Family program, all ages welcome.

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.

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.

SandBlast Festival of the Arts with a huge sand sculpture being carved in real time, music, dancing, demos, storytelling and more in Duvall - Now, Saturday, July 18th until 6pm on Sunday, July 19th 2015

DUVALL SANDBLAST FESTIVAL OF THE ARTS

We love this one...so fun and relaxing! You can watch performances, play in the sand, play in the water, watch the sculpting, go on a mini-hike, do crafts, etc. Sunday is a good time to go since the sand sculpture will be more close to being finished and it is usually pretty impressive. 

" DUVALL, WA –The annual SandBlast Festival of the Arts will be held at McCormick Park (26200 NE Stephens St, Duvall) on the shore of the historic and beautiful Snoqualmie River in Duvall.  The dates for this years Festival are Saturday and Sunday, July 18th and July 19th.  The festival features a professional and community sand sculpture event and includes live music, dance and performance, story telling and a fine art and craft fair.   Artisans are to demonstrate, display and sell their work within the art fair located on a grassy knoll overlooking the river and sand sculpture area.  Within this same area, our SandBlast music stage is a focal point within the artist’s arena. ...

...The grassy knoll overlooking the beach will be filled with numerous bands, dancing, art booths, food vendors, performers and more. World-renowned sand sculpture artist Kali Bradford will be working her magic on the beach along with local sand carvers creating a unique sculpture that represents the theme of this year’s event. All ages welcome to pick up a shovel and help! Stroll through or bring your beach chairs and bathing suit and stay all day!

The goal of this free festival is to celebrate the arts, introduce and promote local and regional artists and art organizations. Swim, shop, dance – support the arts and enjoy this year’s SandBlast Festival on the banks of the Snoqualmie River! "

For more info. go here.

To check out pictures from one of our previous visits, 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.

10th Annual Wedgwood Art Festival in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Now until 5pm on Sunday!

 

" 10th Annual juried fine art festival in the NE Seattle neighborhood of Wedgwood. 70+ fine artists from the Pacific Northwest, live music performances, delicious food and fun children's activities. Face painting, appearance by firefighters from Engine #40, and much more! Located on the grounds at Our Lady of the Lake Parish School at NE 89th St and 35th Ave NE. (service dogs welcome, otherwise no pets) "

For more info. go here and here.

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.

West Seattle Summer Fest - Now until 5pm on Sunday, July 12th 2015

" Come join in the fun for the 33rd annual West Seattle Summer Fest, July 10-12 Summer Fest features some of the best summer events for the whole family, including shopping, live music, dining, beer gardens, and a kids play area. Don’t miss out on one of Seattle’s best things to do this summer! 

...West Seattle Summer Fest is place to be for summer fun for kids of all ages! This Seattle festival definitely understands the importance of fun for the whole family – from a kid’s play area to live entertainment – West Seattle Summer Fest knows how to party!

This kids area ROCKS! Clowns Unlimited brings loads of fun rides and activities for kids from toddlers to tweens. Tickets and day/weekend passes available and details here. Thank you to Wells Fargo Bank for donating your parking lot to the neighborhood and YMCA for sponsoring! Free kids art activities coordinated by West Seattle Art Nest. "

For more info. go here.

TAMBOURINE SUBMARINE: A MUSICAL ODYSSEY performed by Recess Monkey at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Saturday, July 11th 2015 from 10:30-11:30am

The Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library hosts Recess Monkey for a fun, free concert!

" Wriggle, jump, dance and groove along with Recess Monkey, who returns to the library with a collection of high-energy songs inspired by exploration. Ages 6 and under. "

For more info. go here.