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.

17th Annual Herb and Food Fair with live music, kids activities, workshops, cooking demos and more at Bastyr University in Kenmore - Saturday, May 30th 2015 from 10am-5pm

Highlights:

Live Music

Hands-on Workshops

Kids Activities

Cooking Demos

Herb Walks

Healthy Food

Expert Talks

Plant Sale 

For more info. go here.

3rd Annual French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures at Seattle Center - Today, Sunday, March 22nd 2015 from 11am-6pm

" Join the community for Seattle’s 3rd Annual French Fest: A Celebration of French-Speaking Cultures on March 22, 2015 from 11:00am-6:00pm at the Seattle Center Armory.The festival will be a free, family-friendly event open to the public with the purpose of promoting and raising awareness of Francophone cultures and traditions to the residents of the Greater Seattle area.
During the one-day event, festival-goers will listen to live music, watch dance performances, assist to the first French Fashion Show in Seattle, taste international cuisine, learn from informative seminars and cooking demonstrations, play games and enjoy a day full of fun activities en français! "

For more info. go here.

Tet Festival 2015 with lion dances, a cooking competition, health fair, and tons more at Seattle Center - Saturday and Sunday, February 21st and 22nd 2015 from 11am-7pm both days!

" Explore and experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Vietnam through live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, martial arts and a lively marketplace. "

For more info. here.

Green Your Holidays Workshops with ornament making for kids too at Gilman Village in Issaquah - Saturday, November 22nd 2014 from 11am-3pm

Check out this fun event and learn how to reduce waste, upcycle and more during the holidays!

" Get in the holiday spirit! Visit the free Green Your Holidays Workshop and learn how to make the season bright and less wasteful. As you browse around, stop into our five stations set up around Gilman Village. "

Green Your Holidays Idea Center / Event Check-in

Hosted by: Tom Watson and the King County EcoConsumer program

Location: Recology CleanScapes Store

Make holiday cards from repurposed fabric scraps 

Hosted by: Deborah Boone of Our Fabric Stash

Location: Studio Den

Holiday Cooking Demo: learn how to make a yummy side dish and remake it into more meals

Hosted by: Rachel Duboff of Thyme to Nourish

Location: The Writers’ Cottage

Ornament crafting for the kids using recycled materials

Hosted by: Smart with Art teachers

Location: The White Board

Gift wrapping without the waste – take home a bow of your own!

Hosted by: Lindsay Kittleson and her husband Chet of the Tomato Boots blog

Location: Phoenix Art Restoration

For more info. go here.

Seattle Tilth's Harvest Fair with a kids parade, animals, workshops, live music and more - Saturday, September 6th 2014 from 10am-4pm

" Celebrate harvest season at our annual urban farm festival!

Participate in this fun, lively hands-on community festival with workshops, cooking demonstrations and fun activities for all ages. Eat tasty food and enjoy live music with friends and family. Harvest season is a time to celebrate!

Bring your friends and family for a seed swap, cider pressing and DIY herb crowns. Kids can participate in crafts in the children's garden, see a puppet show and take part in the parade at noon (arrive by 11 a.m.) with a marching band! Join our Facebook event and invite your friends!

Seattle Tilth's Harvest Fair is FREE and open to the public, with voluntary donations accepted at the entrances. Get directions. Read on for more details...

LOCAL URBAN MARKETPLACE & ORGANIC FARMER'S MARKET

We have so many cool vendors, farmers and community organizations join us each year at the Harvest Fair! It is a great way to interact with the Seattle Tilth community. "

For more info. go here.

FREE Kids' Cooking or Yoga event presented by Umbrella Tree at Queen Anne Farmer's Market - Various Dates at 4pm - "Little Cooks" presented today, Thursday, June 12th at 4pm!

For more info. go here.

Sample a Summer Language Camp with Sponge at their Bellevue location - Saturday, June 7th 2014 from 2-3pm - RSVP!

Thanks to Margaret for submitting this fun, free event by using our "Suggest An Event" tab! 

" Summer is almost here? What's the plan for your 3-8 year old?  In a week-long language camp with Sponge, they'll learn Spanish, Mandarin, Japanese or French while playing, cooking, doing crafts, singing... in other words, having fun! But what does a day at camp really look like?  Bring the kids and find out at our free workshop at the Sponge center in Bellevue on Saturday, June 7, 2:00-3:00 PM.  Parents soak up camp details while the kids give cooking and crafts a try, led by a dynamic, native-speaking Mandarin teacher.  Know someone considering language camps or classes? Bring them along! "

RSVP to events@spongeschool.com or call 206-227-7138. 

To view our camp schedule, visit http://spongeschool.com/sign-up/summer-camp-2014/

For more info. go here.

Herb and Food Fair: Food and Medicine on the Wild Side at Bastyr University with kid activities and more in Kenmore - Saturday, May 31st 2014 from 10am-5pm

Celebrate nature at our free annual event that draws thousands to the University's lush Kenmore campus.

Join Bastyr University at the Herb and Food Fair, a free annual festival that brings thousands of visitors to the Kenmore campus. With gardens blooming and the campus forest buzzing with new life, it's a great time to soak up spring colors and learn about the endless uses of plants.

This year's theme is “Food and Medicine on the Wild Side.”

Festival Activities

• Educational speakers and workshops
• Cooking demonstrations from nutrition and botanical medicine experts
• Nutritious and delicious food
• Garden tours
• Guided walks through the surrounding woods
• Craft sale with tea, artwork, and herb-related goods
• Plant sale with medicinal and culinary plant starts from Bastyr's organic garden
• Relaxing herbal foot soaks and facials
• Live music and entertainment
• Children's activities, including face painting and games

Download a full event schedule (PDF)

Keynote Speakers

• Amy Stewart is the award-winning author of The Drunken Botanist: The Plants that Create the World’s Great Drinks and other books on the perils and pleasures of the natural world, including four New York Times bestsellers. Amy has written for the New York Times, the Washington Post, and many others. She is the co-founder of the popular blog Garden Rant and is a contributing editor atFine Gardening magazine. Read a Bastyr Q-and-A with Stewart.
• Todd Caldecott is a clinical herbalist and ayurvedic practitioner. He is the author of Food as Medicine: The Theory and Practice of Food and The Divine Science of Life. His training as a clinician in herbal medicine began during a search to resolve a chronic digestive disorder acquired while traveling in India. He has been in clinical practice since 1996 and has spoken at numerous botanical medicine conferences and colleges. 
• Glenn Herlihy is a cofounder of the Beacon Food Forest and a Seattle-based sculptor and permaculture designer/builder. Glenn has worked in landscaping for 23 years while co-founding New Volute Inc., an architectural/garden sculpture business. He is a community activist and organizer who helped revitalize Jefferson Park, a 50-acre park on Seattle's Beacon Hill. His main interest is in creating beauty by combining his skills in visual arts and landscape design for public benefit.
• John Sundstrom is chef and owner of the Seattle restaurant Lark. He has been cooking for more than 20 years, including time at Seattle's Raison d'etre, Campagne, Café Sport and Dahlia Lounge. He has developed connections to Northwest foragers, fishermen and farmers, a network that continues to grow. In 2007, he won the James Beard Award for Best Chef Northwest. While at Earth & Ocean, Sundstrom was named a Food & Wine Magazine Best New Chef. He has been featured on the Food Network’s “Best of Show” and ”Food Nation” and featured in the PBS original series “Chefs A 'Field.”
• Jo Robinson is a best-selling investigative journalist who has spent the past 15 years scouring research journals for information on restoring vital nutrients to our food. Her insights into the benefits of raising animals on pasture have been featured in scores of magazines, newspapers, and radio shows. Her new book, Eating on the Wild Side: The Missing Link to Optimum Health, extends her expertise to reclaiming the lost nutrients of fruits and vegetables. She also grows rare vegetable varieties in her garden and believes that growing the most nutritious food in backyard gardens is the wave of the future.

More Details

The fair runs from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

You'll have the opportunity to meet regional and national experts in the natural health arts and sciences, including herbalists, culinary artists, nutritionists and educators.

It's also a place to learn about Bastyr's programs in herbal sciences and holistic landscape design (permaculture)

For more info. go here.

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Celebration of Food Festival 2014 - A real food movement celebration with demos, activities, a kids food station and a lot more at the Lynnwood Convention Center - Sunday May 18th 2014 from 11am-4pm

Go and learn or relearn what real food is!!

" Food Revolution Snohomish County, a movement aimed at encouraging growing, cooking, preserving, and eating real healthy food, brings this unique community event to Snohomish County.

A free, family event where you can taste, explore, and experience real food.

• Food — Free samples, demos, displays, and items for purchase (see list of vendors below).
• Gardening — Demos, displays, and activities by farm and garden professionals will show how to grow your own food and where to purchase locally grown food.
• Resources — Experts, displays, books, and resources will be available for children and adults to learn everything about growing to cooking to preserving food. "

Highlights include:

Cooking Demonstrations

Presentation Line-up

Kids Food Station

Children's Reading Tent

Celebrate Your Preserves Contest

About the Kids Food Station:

" Children and youth are welcome to join this hands-on activity and make healthy, yummy snacks. From 11:30 a.m.-3 p.m., we will offer "kits" where kids can make one of the three snacks. This activity will also offer skill stations where kids are welcome to learn kitchen skills such as measuring, whisking, folding, cutting, etc. Details about the snacks to come. "

For more info. go here.

2014 Healthiest Best Fair at EvergreenHealth Medical Center with bike helmet giveaways, a teddy bear clinic, games and more in Kirkland - Saturday, May 17th 2014 from 10am-2pm

 

Join us for the 2014 Healthiest Best Fair

(We'd just call it a health fair, but it's so much more!)

Saturday, May 17
10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
EvergreenHealth Medical Center, Kirkland

12040 NE 128th Street. Kirkland
Free Parking in the Blue or Silver garages

Events & Activities

" Ask questions and get answers to help you and your family live to your healthiest best! Meet the EvergreenHealth staff and others from our community who can be resources for your family’s health and well being.

At this year’s fair, you can be Your Healthiest Best by:

• participating in Safe Kids Eastside’s custom helmet fittings and a helmet giveaway for children
• sampling delicious, healthy recipes such as Grilled Vegetable-Hummus Flat Bread, Gluten-Free Seed-Rich Energy Bars and Massaged Kale Salad
• teaching your kids that being active can be fun (Lego building! Face painting! Music! Kinect games!)
• having your children bring their favorite teddy bear for a checkup in an emergency service vehicle
• experiencing the inflatable colon
• learning about personal preparedness, fire safety, pet safety and disaster preparedness
• shopping for fresh fruits, veggies and more in our mini farmers market
• picking up health-and-wellness tips and resources from our interactive booths
• visiting Cafe 128 – our new restaurant
• enjoying healthy cooking demonstrations by Chef Kelsey and Clinical Dietitian Marcy Dorsey

Complimentary Health Screenings

Complimentary biometric health screenings are being offered from 8 -11 a.m. to measure blood glucose, lipids (cholesterol) and blood pressure. These screenings require that you fast (no food or drink after midnight). 

To schedule an appointment for a complimentary biometric screening, please call 425.899.3000. "

For more info. go here.

National Train Day at King Street Station in Seattle and other places across the nation! - Saturday, May 10th 2014 from 10am-3pm

First boats and next up trains...fun, free weekend to be had in Seattle!

" JOIN AMTRAK IN CELEBRATION OF WHY TRAINS MATTER

Amtrak invites Seattle to celebrate the many benefits trains bring to the nation for the 7th annual National Train Day. Come to historic King Street Station for this free, family fun event!

-Opening ceremonies include Alan Boyd, former Amtrak President, Seattle Deputy Mayor Hyeok Kim and Ron Pate, Director of Rail Division for Washington State Department of Transportation

Highlights include:

-Tour the Amtrak Coast Starlight train, including special SF Travel train arcade car. 

-Culinary demonstrations and samples by Tom Douglas.

-Kids can play in the Chuggington Kids Depot

-Enjoy Mt. Rainier nScale Model Train display

-Exhibitors: Amtrak Cascades, Washington State Department of Transportation, SF Travel, Operation Lifesaver, Trails & Rails Program, All Aboard Washington, Sound Transit, Talgo, Inc, Craig Thorpe and Al Runte. "

For more info. go here.

Sample a Free Mini-Camp with Sponge Language School in Seattle - Sunday, May 4th 2014 from 4-5:30pm - RSVP!

Our world is global so I always support learning more than one language! Thanks to Margaret for submitting this free event to the calendar!

" Wonder what's in store for your 3-8 year old at a Sponge summer language camp? Then bring your little camper to our free mini-camp at Sponge's Seattle location (3107 S. Day St. Seattle WA 98144) on Sunday, May 4.  Parents learn about Sponge's teaching techniques, camp activities, and the languages offered.  Kids can enjoy a few of the global adventures awaiting them at camp. They'll create a craft in Spanish and join a Mandarin teacher to cook up a tasty treat, all while delighting in music from both languages. 

Please join us - RSVP to events@spongeschool.com or call 206-227-7138. "

For more info. on Sponge's summer camps go here.

VegFest with kids entertainment and more in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, March 29th and 30th 2014 from 10am-6pm both days! - "Less than a Latte" each when you split the difference since kids 12 and under are free!

A Healthy Vegetarian Food Festival March 29 and 30, 2014 10am-6pm

Seattle Center's Exhibition Hall Adults - $8, Kids 12 and under - Free                                               ********Tickets available at the door cash or checks only for admission)********  At our annual healthy vegetarian food festival you can: Taste free food samples, over 700 different kinds to try See cooking demonstrations by chefs from all over the country;

Hear the latest information on nutrition from our medical doctors;

Receive free health checks, and even artery scans. Limited availability – first come first served.

Join Vegetarians of Washington at Vegfest to receive a free deluxe tote bag filled with free food and coupons.

Choose from a huge selection of books;

and more!

" Many people recognize the health and other benefits of vegetarian food choices, but they are not sure what to eat, what to buy and how to cook it. This festival provides all the support that people need, and it's fun too. With free health screenings, books and lots of food, there's something for everyone. There’s even a special kids section where kids can learn about healthy food while having fun, with clowns, face painting and more. "

For more info. go here.

French Fest at Seattle Center - Sunday, March 23rd 2014 from 11am-6pm

" Festival-goers will listen to live music, watch dance performances, taste international cuisine, learn from informative seminars and cooking demonstrations, play games and enjoy a day full of fun activities en français! "

For more info. go here.

Free eBook "1001 Best Slow-Cooker Recipes" - Free Download to use on your Kindle, PC, Phone, etc. - $0 Regularly $19.95! Hurry...only available for a short time! - Monday, January 6th 2014

Ok, so I asked for a crock-pot for my birthday coming up in a couple of weeks, I know, really sexy right? But I really want one. I never really liked cooking so I am excited to try this and see what happens! And, I was so excited to see this book offered for free this morning that I am now sharing it with you, the other busy moms and dads and grandmas, etc.! Cheers!

Kindle eBooks can be used on many devices, not just Kindle. We download ours to our computer!

Make sure the price still says $0 before you order/download as Amazon pricing can change quickly!

Thanks Smart Couponing for the heads up!

For more info. go here.

Sky Valley Farm Festival featuring 5 farms offering wagon and horse rides, a corn maze, live music and much more in Monroe - Saturday, October 12th 2013 from 10am-5pm

Have the kids go and see Miss Pig Pig and her 16 babies at the festival!

" Tour working farms, take a
wagon ride through a cow field, hang out in the
hayloft swinging from the rope
swing, enjoy cooking demon strations, horse rides, roping
lessons, live music, corn maze
and buy your pumpkin. The fun kicks off at 10AM-5PM. "

 

 

For more info. go here and here.

Festival at Mount Si with Fireworks and more! - Now through Sunday, August 11th 2013

" This year's festival is full of fun and exciting events. To see a list of all the activities, please see the main schedule. 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. "

For more info. go here.

15th Annual Herb and Food Fair at Bastyr University in Kenmore - Saturday, June 1st 2013 from 10am-5pm

For more info. go here.

Vegfest at Seattle Center's Exhibition Hall - Saturday and Sunday, March 23rd and 24th 2013 from 10am-6pm - "Less than a Latte" each for a family of 4 with kids 12 and under FREE!

A Healthy Vegetarian Food Festival
March 23 and 24, 10am-6pm

         

At their annual healthy vegetarian food festival you can:

• Taste free food samples, over 500 different kinds to try
  
  
• See cooking demonstrations by chefs from all over the country

• Hear the latest information on nutrition from our medical doctors
   
  
• Receive free health checks, including cholesterol, blood pressure, and glucose tests and even artery scans. Limited availability – first come first served.
   
• Join Vegetarians of Washington at Vegfest to receive a free deluxe tote bag filled with free food and coupons.
   
• Choose from a huge selection of books

" Many people recognize the health and other benefits of vegetarian food choices, but they are not sure what to eat, what to buy and how to cook it. This festival provides all the support that people need, and it's fun too. With free health screenings, books and lots of food, there's something for everyone. There’s even a special kids section where kids can learn about healthy food while having fun, with clowns, face painting and more.

This year, we are delighted to feature the clowns Zero and Somebuddy continuously throughout the whole weekend. They’re even giving special kids’ shows, encouraging kids to eat healthy food, on our Kids stage twice each day. "

Adults - $8, Kids 12 and under - Free
Tickets available at the door

For more info. go here.