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.

Swedish Midsummer Festival with free pony rides, free cotton candy, free bounce house, singing and dancing performances, maypole celebration, plus a playground, swimming, waterslides and more! - Sunday, June 14th 2015 from 9am - 8pm (Swedish Pancake Breakfast for a fee is from 9am-12pm)

(All images courtesy of Vasa Park)

" Family fun is the focus of the Swedish Midsummer festival at Vasa Park Resort on Sunday, June 14, 2015. Admission to this event is always free. Come and bring the whole family for a day of live music, dancing and old fashioned recreation. This free regional event has taken place on the shores of Lake Sammamish at beautiful Vasa Park Resort for 89 years. Everyone is welcome to join in the fun.

The day starts off with a hearty Swedish pancake breakfast. Breakfast goes from 9am-12pm. If you have never tried Swedish Pancakes, or if you have, these are the best. They are served by Skogsblomman lodge out of our summer kitchen. Breakfast includes Swedish pancakes, ham, syrup, coffee and juice. Price for the breakfast is $10.00 for adults and $8 for children under 12. Once you have enjoyed breakfast, you will be ready for the rest of the days activities. So stick around and enjoy the fun at Vasa Park Resort...

After enjoying the Swedish Pancakes, there will be lots of family activities throughout the day. 11am-1pm, free pony rides for the kids, free cotton candy, free bounce house, balloon art and face painting, Also to satisfy every sweet tooth, have a relaxing break at the "Swedish Coffee Garden." Enjoy a cup of coffee with some Swedish baked goods. Bingo will be held in our patio area throughout the day, starting at 10am. Of course, the playground, swimming and waterslides are open all day long for your enjoyment. At 12:30, you don't want to miss the main program. Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping will take place at the stage area in the center of the park. You will find this program so enjoyable so gather around the stage early to get a good seat. Old time races and games for children will begin at 2pm in the campsites in the north end of the park. The Vasa Park Concession will be open all day serving, soda, ice cream, candy and chips and nachos. So stop on by to grab a quick snack.

Many new activities will be added this year, some include a Beer Garden, Hamburgers, Salmon and Hot Dogs cooked right on a charcoal grill. Lots of activities going on all day, so come and spend the day with us at Vasa Park Resort. "

For more info. go here.

April Pools Day with free swimming, activities, water safety education and more at 6 locations in Seattle on Saturday, April 18th and one location Sunday, April 19th 2015 - Various Times

" Before you know it, we’ll be trading in April showers for blue skies and bathing suits. On Saturday, April 18, six of our pools are hosting FREE public swims. We’ll be teaching water and boating safety and will have fun activities for kids. Don’t miss this opportunity to teach your family how to enjoy summer safely. "

April Pool’s Day will focus on four main areas of water safety: 

Preventing open water drowning 

Lifejacket use and promotion 

Cold water awareness 

Basic water rescue for children 

Events and activities will vary by pool location. Please note that Helene Madison Pool will host its event on Sunday, April 19.

April 18th

Ballard Pool 12:30-2:20 p.m.

Meadowbrook Pool 9:30-10:30 a.m.

Medgar Evers Pool 12:30-2 p.m.

Queen Anne Pool 3:30-4:30 p.m.

Southwest Pool 10:30 a.m.-noon

Rainier Beach Pool 10:30 a.m.-noon

April 19th

Helene Madison Pool 3:30-5:30 p.m

For more info. go here.

For details, please call the individual pool. To see other April Pools Day events, click HERE.

"April Pools Day" with free swim, giveaways, a raffle and safety info. in Mount Lake Terrace - Saturday, April 11th 2015 from 9:45am-12pm - See schedule!

Head to the pool and learn important safety info. and enjoy a free swim!

" Make sure you and your family safely prepare for seasonal water-related activities by attending April Pools Day, a free, family event sponsored by Swedish Edmonds Hospital, Edmonds Family Medicine, and the Mountlake Terrace Recreation Department to promote swimming safety and swimming as a healthy lifestyle. Event activities include: Free swim from 11 am – noon, Free Swedish Edmonds mini first-aid kits and hand sanitizer, Raffle (must be present to win) 10:45 – 11am, Lifejacket test drives (try on different kinds and learn how to pick the correct size), Learn about safety around the water and participate in water safety stations 9:45 – 10:45am, and Learn first aid and water safety tips from a Swedish Edmonds Emergency Department medical professional. For more information about April Pools Day, citizens can visit www.mltrec.com or call the Recreation Pavilion at (425) 776-9173. "

For more info. go here.

Neighborhood Appreciation Free Public Swim and more in Ballard - Saturday, February 14th 2015 from 12:30-1:30pm

Another free swim for Neighbor Appreciation!

" Thank you Ballard neighbors for supporting your favorite pool! Join us for a special swim which may include snacks, games or prizes! "

For more info. go here.

Evans Pool Neighborhood Appreciation Day with potluck, live music and free swim in Seattle - SATURDAY, FEBRUARY 14th 2015 from 12-2:30PM (Free Swim from 1:30-2:30pm)

Check out this fun event!

" Sweethearts Potluck, on Saturday, Feb. 14, noon - 2:30 p.m. Free potluck lunch set up at the pool with tables and chairs on the pool deck. Homegrown music provided by the Sauna Lizards Band. A free swimming hour is scheduled from 1:30 - 2:30 p.m. "

For more info. go here.

88TH ANNUAL MIDSUMMER FESTIVAL WITH FREE ADMISSION, SWIMMING, WATERSLIDES, INTERACTIVE GAME BUS AND MORE CELEBRATING SWEDISH CULTURE AT VASA PARK IN BELLEVUE - SUNDAY, JUNE 15TH 2014 FROM 9AM-8PM

Head to Vasa Park in Bellevue for the annual, free Midsummer Festival and don't forget your swimsuits!There will be Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping, music, a pancake breakfast (for a fee), bingo, a playground, swimming and waterslides, old time races, children's games, an interactive game bus, and more! There will be food and crafts available for purchase too! 

For more info. go here.

April Pools Day 2014 with free swimming and more in Seattle! - Saturday and Sunday, April 19th and 20th 2014 - Various locations/times

 

    

For more info. go here and here.

Northshore YMCA Facebook, Online or In-store offer: 3 FREE Day Passes! Good until January 31st 2014 plus No joining fees this month at all locations! - And one-time passes available at all locations!

Image courtesy of Northshore YMCA

Go and check out the YMCA with your family this month! The one in Northshore is offering 3 free day passes which you get online or in-store.

We have been to a few events at the Northshore location and they have a really good reputation and have some pretty cool events as well, like the free community family movie held a week and a half of ago! 

If you have been wanting to check them out now is a great time to do so with the no joining fees promotion for the month of January! 

For more info. on the Northshore 3 FREE Day Passes go here.

To get a free pass at the other Greater Seattle locations go here.

Grand Opening Celebration of Rainier Beach Community Center and Pool with FREE Swimming and more - Sunday, September 22nd 2013 from 2-5pm

There will be free swim, facility tours, class demos, local entertainment and light refreshments.

For more info. go here and here.

82nd Annual Midsummer Festival with free admission, swimming, waterslides, interactive game bus and more celebrating Swedish Culture at Vasa Park in Bellevue - Sunday, June 16th 2013 from 9am-8pm

Head to Vasa Park in Bellevue for the annual, free Midsummer Festival and don't forget your swimsuits! There will be Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping, music, a pancake breakfast (for a fee), bingo, a playground, swimming and waterslides, old time races, children's games, an interactive game bus, and more! There will be food and crafts available for purchase too!


For more info. go here.

April Pools Day with Free Swimming and Safety Instruction - Various Locations on Saturday, April 20th and Madison Pool on Sunday, April 21st 2013 - Various times

Check out your local pool on April Pools Day to practice wearing lifejackets, learn about water safety and rescues, enjoy a free swim and more fun at these FREE events!

Seattle Area:

Saturday April 20

Ballard Pool    12:30-2:30pm

Evans Pool    1:30-3:00pm

Meadowbrook Pool 9:30-10:30am

Medgar Evers Pool    1:30-3:00pm

Queen Anne Pool    3:30-4:30pm

Southwest Pool    10:30am-Noon

Sunday April 21

Madison Pool    3:30-5:30pm

For more info. go here.

Everett:

" It’s no joke. Learning about water safety is serious fun at this annual event. All ages are invited to play games, try on life jackets, ride in canoes and learn all about staying safe while playing in the pool and in the natural waters around us. Bring a canned food or monetary donation for local food banks as admission to the event. Co-sponsored by the Drowning Prevention Coalition. "

12:30-2 p.m.
Saturday April 20, 2013
Forest Park Swim Center
802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett

For more info. on Everett's April Pools Day go here.

Tukwila:

For more info. on Tukwila's April Pools Day go here.

Bellevue:*

April 20th from 12-2pm

Bellevue Aquatic Center

601 143rd Avenue NE, Bellevue WA

" This event promotes water safety and proper lifejacket use. Come for raffles and water safety demonstrations! "

*Please note: Ages 12 and under swim for free and $6.50 for teens and adults in Bellevue.

For more info. on Bellevue's April Pools Day go here.

April Pools Day with Safety Education and FREE Swimming at the Recreation Center and Pool in Lynnwood - Saturday, April 6th 2013 from 9am-11am

Get those swimsuits ready! Been trying to find a flyer like they did last year with all the April Pools dates and locations, but not sure they did one for this year. If you come across one, please let me know. In the meantime, here is one for Saturday.

" Get ready for spring boating, fishing and swimming season. This is a fun an interactive water safety day for the whole family. Safety session includes a FREE recreation swim. Children 6 and under must be accompanied by an adult in the water. "


For more info. go here.

Free Swimming and more at Bellevue Aquatic Center's Youth Appreciation and Safety Day - Friday, November 23rd 2012 from 12-2pm - Free for kids ages 12 and under!

Image courtesy of Bellevue Aquatic Center

Take the kids for swimming and swimming safety education this Friday at the Bellevue Aquatic Center!

" This fun event offers swimming and raffles while promoting water safety and proper life jacket use. Free designer t-shirts will be given to the first 50 children (ages 12 years and younger) who come through our front door. Event features free open swim for children (12 and under), life jacket demonstration, active victim rescue demonstration, spinal victim rescue demonstration, water safety coloring books, candy and water safety bookmarks. Raffles will be held throughout the event. "
 

Free for kids ages 12 years and younger  ($6.25 for ages 13 and older)

Recommended for kids ages 12 years and younger.

For more info. go here.

Themed Family Swim events at Mounger Pool in Magnolia - Fridays - Now through September 7th 2012 from 5:30pm-7:30pm - "Less than a Latte"

More fun family nights at Mounger Pool for "Less than a Latte" at $4.75 each for Adults and $3.25 each for Youth/Senior/Special Population!


Here's the rest of the schedule:

		7/13/2012		Western Round Up
		7/20/2012		Jamaican Jamboree
		7/27/2012		Pirate Pool Party
		8/3/2012		Art on Deck
		8/10/2012		Outrageous Animal Safari
		8/17/2012		Fantastic Fiesta
		8/24/2012		Hawaiian Beach Party
		8/31/2012		Royal Splish Splash
		9/7/2012		Kids' Krazy Carnival

For more info. go here.

Peter Kirk Pool Family Fun Night - Fridays - Now through August 31st 2012 from 5:30-8:30pm (3:50-7pm on Aug. 31st) - "Less than a Latte"

FRIDAY FAMILY FUN NIGHTS - 2012!

Come join us at Peter Kirk Pool for Family Fun Nights! Family Fun Nights Open Swim for only $4.00 offers something for everyone with pool games, arts and crafts, and music. So grab your friends and family and catch a wave for this theme based open swim!

Space is limited to the first 270 people. 

	Here is the weekly schedule:
June 29	Family Fun 4th of July: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 6	Pirate Pool Party: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 13	Party with Disney: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 20	Christmas in July Pool Party: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
July 27	50's Sock Hop: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 3	Hook Line & Seafair: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 10	Fiesta at the Pool: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 17	Beach Blanket Bingo Game Night: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
August 24	Hoop It Up, Basketball Bash!: 5:30pm - 8:30pm
	August 31 End of Summer Pool Party!: 3:50pm - 7:00pm  For more info. go here.

Stars and Stripes Family Event at Mounger Pool in Magnolia - Friday, June 29th 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm - "Less than a Latte"

Head to the pool this Friday for a "Fun Family Friday: Stars and Stripes" event! It is a great way to kick off the 4th of July celebrations. They will have games, prizes and more! FYI - Children under 6 or 48" must be directly supervised by an adult in the water and within arm's reach.

This event is "Less than a Latte" at $4.75 each for adults and $3.25 each for Youth/Senior/Special Population.

For more info. call 206-684-4708 or go here.

Midsummer Festival with free pony rides, swimming and more at Vasa Park in Bellevue - Friday, June 17th 2012 from 9am-8pm

Head to Vasa Park in Bellevue for the annual, free Midsummer Festival and don't forget your swimsuits! There will be Swedish dancers, singers and the famous midsummer maypole wrapping, music, free pony rides for the kids (11am-1pm), free cotton candy, a free bounce house, a pancake breakfast (for a fee), bingo, a playground, swimming and waterslides, old time races, children's games, an interactive game bus, rock climbing wall, a beer garden and more! There will be food available for purchase including Swedish meatballs too!


For more info. go here.

Fun Family Float in Seattle - Friday, May 18th 2012 from 5:30-7:30pm - "Less than a Latte"

Join in for Fun Family Friday which is a special evening of games, activities, prizes and more at the Mounger Pool in Magnolia!  FYI  - Children under 6 or under 48 inches must be directly supervised by an adult and within arm's reach. This event is "Less than a Latte" at $4.75 for Adults and $3.25 for Youth/Seniors/Special Populations . For more info. go here.

Get your swimsuits out because April Pools Day(s) is Saturday, April 21st 2012 (one on the 22nd!) - Various times

 UPDATE: Found a complete list for Washington - see below.  Complete list can be found here.

Image courtesy of Seattle Parks and Recreation

• A one to two-hour program promoting water safety and life-jacket use. (Participants test their life jackets or use pool life jackets to learn safe sizing and techniques for swimming with a life jacket.)
• One hour of water safety instruction and elementary rescues.
• One-hour free swim. (The water safety and free swims have also been conducted concurrently as a two-hour program.)
• Raffle for free life jacket donated by Mustang Survival, free swim lessons donated by pool and other prizes too!

For more info. go here.