Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts
Showing posts with label vintage. Show all posts

Saturday, June 20, 2015

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.











Saturday, August 16, 2014

Pioneer Square Fire Festival with antique firetrucks, firefighter challenge, giveaways and more in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, August 16th and 17th 2014 from 11am-8pm ('til 5:30pm on Sunday!)

















This is a cool event to check out with antique firetrucks and more!

" This annual festival commemorates the re-birth of the Pioneer Square neighborhood following the Great Seattle Fire of June 6, 1889 that engulfed most of Seattle’s original commercial district. "


This is the 125th Anniversary of the Great Fire.



For more info. go here.




Friday, August 8, 2014

The 1st Annual Vintage Computer Faire with all kinds of interactive fun including computer/arcade games, make and takes, live music and more in Seattle - Saturday, August 9th 2014 from 10am-5pm






Love this one!


" The Vintage Computer Faire is a family-friendly, hands-on event, happening on August 9, 2014 from 10am-5pm at the Living Computer Museum. Admission to the Vintage Computer Faire is FREE! The day will be packed with activities for kids of all ages (0-99), telling the amazing story of the computers, from their invention to their integral role in today's world. "


Featured Activities:

Get involved in hands-on educational activities and building projects! 
Decorate your own 3-D printed ‘BIT’ – the official mascot of the Faire.
Create wearables from computer hardware.
Explore the Living Computer Museum for free.
Play retro arcade and computer games.
Enjoy live musical performances from Seattle's nerd funk ensemble D20 Brass Band.




For more info. go here.







Thursday, July 3, 2014

Retro Tech Lab (aka old school gadgets to explore) at the Central Branch of the Seattle Public Library - Today, Thursday, July 3rd 2014 from 1-3pm



It's raining and kids are outta school? Head over to the Central Library and show our hi-tech kids some gadgets of the past!



" Explore our hands-on collection of retro gadgets! Rock out to an LP, spin the dial of a rotary phone and peck out a poem on an old-fashioned typewriter. For ages 7-12. "



For more info. go here.









Saturday, June 14, 2014

9th Annual "Fenders on Front Street" Vintage Car Show in Issaquah - Sunday, June 15th 2014 from 8am-3pm




Fenders on Front Street
Vintage Car Show

Father’s Day, Sunday, June 15, 2014



" The Downtown Issaquah Association proudly presents the 9th Annual Fenders on Front Street Car show Father’s Day Sunday, June 15 2014. 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 "...the rootbeer restaurant!



For more info. go here.




Saturday, January 11, 2014

100TH ANNIVERSARY CELEBRATION FOR THE QUEEN ANNE BRANCH OF THE SEATTLE PUBLIC LIBRARY - Sunday, January 12TH 2014 FROM 2–4pm


Wow...100 years old...that is amazing!

" Join the Library in celebrating the 100th anniversary of the Queen Anne Branch, one of six Carnegie libraries in Seattle. Festivities will include crafts, historical photos, vintage clothes and more!...


Step back in time to see clothing styles from the 1900s! Enjoy music, refreshments, crafts and more at this 100th anniversary celebration.

Representatives from Goodwill's Vintage Fashion Collection will provide an exhibit at the branch featuring vintage clothing and an interactive hat show with 50 hats to view and try on.

The Queen Anne Historical Society will be present to share information on local history.

There will also be a whirligig craft for children, refreshments and commemorative bookmarks, an anniversary scrapbook of Queen Anne Branch memories, and historical photos of the branch. "


For more info. go here.



Saturday, September 21, 2013

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, September 21st 2013 from 12-1pm (Last one of the season!)




Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow is the last one of the season and they will be presenting Air War Over Russia Day where they will be showcasing the IL-2 and FW 190! 
 
These are weather dependent so call first! 



 
For more info. go here.
 


Friday, July 12, 2013

Friday, June 28, 2013

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, June 29th 2013 from 12-1pm



Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow is Pacific Legends Day and they will be showcasing the Hellcat and Zero!



 
For more info. go here.
 




Saturday, June 15, 2013

18th Annual Father's Day Car Show and My Dad Rocks event at Country Village in Bothell - Sunday, June 16th 2013 - Various times




Enjoy the annual Father's Day car show then collect polished rocks for Dad during My Dad Rocks!


" Does your dad rock? Spend a fun afternoon with dad at Country Village! Pick up a pouch at O'Malley & Potter and choose a polished rock from each participating shop! Present dad with these special rocks in the pouch, create a zen garden or other craft project to show dad he rocks! "

Participating Stores:

              Art by Dennis Brown              Keepsake Cottage                  The Weed Patch
              Bella and Max                         King’s Kettle Korn                Tiffany Ann Home
              Country Blend                         Life Solutions                        Town Hall
              Cranberry Cottage                   Magic Earth Art                     Toys that Teach
              Eclectic Haven                        Mercantile                              Village Bean
              Garden of Beadin’                   Poppies                                  Whitehouse Antiques
              JJ Books                                  Sankara Imports                     Yarn of Eden



For more info. go here.










8th Annual Fenders on Front Street Vintage Car Show at Triple X Rootbeer in Issaquah - Sunday, June 16th 2013 from 8am-3pm





Check out the huge car show in Issaquah on Father's Day. There will be hundreds of vintage and classic cars. There will be live music, family activities, a trophy and award ceremony with MC Lance Lambert and an afternoon cruise to Triple X.



For more info. go here.



Friday, June 14, 2013

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, June 15th 2013 from 12-1pm


Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow they celebrate Father's Day a day early and they will be showcasing the P-51 and P-47!

Be sure to enter their raffle to win a free flight on the Colling's Foundations B-17 aircraft for your Dad and a guest!

 
For more info. go here.










Friday, June 7, 2013

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, June 8th 2012 from 12-1pm




Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow is Flying Tigers Day and they will be showcasing the P-40 and Zero!



For more info. go here.



Friday, May 17, 2013

18th Annual Aviation Day at Paine Field with free flights for kids and a whole lot more! - Saturday, May 18th 2013 from 9am-5pm - "Less than a Latte" each for a family of four!



A great event for families and works out to "Less than a Latte" each for a family of four when you split the difference!

Adults: $10 each

Kids 17 and under: FREE


Paine Field Aviation Day Facts:
 
•All day Family Friendly Event
•Average number of attendees 5,000 – 8,000
•Annual Spring event has been occurring for over seventeen years in May
•Aircraft from both the Flying Heritage Collection and Historic Flight Foundation fly throughout the day
•Access to hundreds of vintage, warbirds, and new aircraft on display and flying.
•Local Food and Beverage Vendors
•Firefighters’ Fly Day 5k Run
•Burn Center Charity Pancake Breakfast at the Paine Field Fire Department
Free Young Eagles introductory flights for kids ages 8-17 (seating limited)
Car collection and fire engine displays
•Local non-profit organizations information booths
Access to the Flying Heritage Collection and Historic Flight Foundation collections
•Free parking and shuttles
Seattle Seafair Pirates and Moby Duck
Kid Zone with bouncy houses, face painting, games and more
•Take a flight, meet the pilots, see one-of-a kind aircraft, talk with the flight schools, enjoy some great food, and watch the thrilling flying demonstrations – all this and more!

2013 Flying Schedule Update (subject to weather, pilot availability, and aircraft readiness): Bearcat, Beech Boys, Blackjacks, Cascade Warbirds Parade, DC-3, Hurricane, Mitchell, Mustangs, Sheriff Huey Demos, Skyraider, Staggerwing, Texan Formation, Tigercat, WACO, and Zero


For more info. go here and here .




 

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Various Saturdays - May-September 2013 from 12-1pm - First one in 2013 starts tomorrow May 18th 2013!





Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts! They will be showcasing the Hurricane and the Zero!

 
Make sure to check out the next post re: Aviation Day happening tomorrow too!
 
 



For more info. go here.



Wednesday, April 10, 2013

Free Admission to Paul Allen's Flying Heritage Collection in Everett - Friday, April 12th 2013 at 11am




Go and celebrate the Grand Opening of Hangar 2 and then check out all the vintage planes and more at the Flying Heritage Collection in Everett! 


Image courtesy of FHC

" We are one week away from the grand opening of Hangar 2. Visitors get free admission to FHC on Friday, April 12 at 11 a.m., as we celebrate the official opening of "Hangar 2"—a 26,000-square-foot expansion to the FHC facility that features all-new exhibits, a movie theater, and new planes and ground weaponry. Don't miss out! "


                                           





For more info. go here and here.






Friday, September 28, 2012

Last "Free Fly Days" for the year- Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, September 29th 2012 from 12-1pm



Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow is Ground Attack Day and you can watch the P-47 and Il-2 soar across the skies, plus Historic Flight Foundation with be there with their Tigercat and Heritage Flight Museum with their P-51 Mustang! It is the last one for the year so go and enjoy!


For more info. go here.



Friday, September 14, 2012

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, September 15th 2012 from 12-1pm




Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow is IL-2 Debut and they will be showcasing the IL-2 and P-47!



For more info. go here.




Friday, August 24, 2012

"Free Fly Days" - Vintage Aircraft Flight Viewing at Paine Field in Everett - Saturday, August 25th 2012 from 12-1pm




Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts!

Tomorrow is Battle of Britain Day and they will be showcasing the Hurricane and Spitfire!



For more info. go here.