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.

Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Starts at 11am both days!

There will be 2 performance stages, an artists plaza, a pet plaza arena with demos and performances, a kids zone, 3 on 3 basket ball and more! 

" Besides bouncy toys, a rock climbing wall and even a dunk tank, many of our vendors opt to be in the Kid's Place so that they can sponsor activities such as face painting, arts and crafts, or having your picture taken with a super hero. "

For more info. go here.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts (plus one for dogs!) for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Additional FREE Egg Hunts for the Eastside! - Saturday, April 4th 2015 - Various times

Here is a list of additional FREE local area Egg Hunts for the Eastside! Don't forget your Easter baskets and your camera for photo ops with the Easter bunny! Have fun!


BELLEVUE/MEDINA:

Medina Easter Egg Hunt - 10:00am ...Info. here.
Northwest side of Medina Park, for ages 12 & under.


ISSAQUAH:

Gilman Village Easter Eggstravaganza - 11am-2pm ...Info. here.  Stores/Shops will have Easter egg treats and the Easter Bunny will be there for photos too! (Bring your camera!)


SAMMAMISH:

Sammamish Family YMCA Eggstravaganza - 10am-12pm...Info. here.
Highlights: Easter Bunny & Friends, Carnival Games, Bounce House, crafts and more! "Join us at our NEW LOCATION at Sammamish City Commons"

FALL CITY:

5th Annual Snoqualmie Falls Forest Theater Egg Hunt - 11 AM for more info. call 425-736-7252 or go here. For directions go here.  For ages 12 & under. Cookies and refreshments provided.

SNOQUALMIE:

Annual Spring Egg Hunt at Centennial Park - 10am ...Info. here.  For ages 1-12.

Downtown’s Hoppin’ in Downtown Snoqualmie - 10am-1pm...Info. here.  Bring baskets and gather goodies at downtown businesses. For all ages.

Bow Wow Doggie Egg Hunt at Three Forks Off-Leash Dog Park (Snoqualmie, across from Centennial Park) - 11am ...Info. here.

Bring your dog and your basket and join us for fun in the park. Collect eggs filled with doggie treats and prizes, plus tennis balls. (!)

Suggested donation for participation $5 (all who donate will receive a dog brush)

Supports the Snoqualmie Valley Pet Food Bank




REDMOND:

Easter Eggstravaganza - 12-4pm ...Info here.
Hop on over with your Easter basket for some festive family fun! Enjoy an egg hunt, sparkly egg decorating, a cuddly bunny petting zoo, bouncy house, bean bag toss, giant Jenga, photo booth, special retail offers, lively kid activities, and goodie bags.


MERCER ISLAND:

Spring Eggs-travaganza! Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 5pm-6pm...Info. here.
For ages 6 & under, with a special area for ages 1-3. No parents on the field for ages 4-6.
$5 donation/family.

Flashlight Egg Hunt at Mercer Island Mercerdale Park - 8:30-9pm...Info. here. For ages 7-10.
Bring your flashlight to hunt for eggs and look for a golden egg during the Eggs-travaganza for an “eggstra” special surprise. NO Parents on the field! $5 donation/family.

Salmon Days Festival with tons of fun in Issaquah - Saturday and Sunday, October 4th and 5th 2014 from 10am-6pm (until 9pm on Saturday for Carnival)

All kinds of fun including salmon hatchery viewing, dock dogs, a parade, 4 stages of music and entertainment and tons more!

For more info. go  here.

Festa Italiana Seattle with kids activities and more at Seattle Center - Saturday and Sunday, September 27th and 28th 2014 - Various hours

 

A fun, cultural event featuring all things Italian and fun activities for the kiddos including puppet shows, pizza toss, bounce house, arts and crafts, dogs and puppies and more!

For more info. go here.

Celebrate Woodinville with a parade, Basset Bash, kid activities and more - Today, Saturday, August 16th 2014 - Now until 5pm! Parade at 11am

" An exciting addition to the Summer Event Series is the Celebrate Woodinville Festival which will include a farmer’s market, arts and crafts fair,  exhibitors, and children’s activities. The festival will be preceded by the 36th annual community parade, Bassett Bash, and pancake breakfast. "

Community Pancake Breakfast & ParadeAugust 16
Pancake Breakfast | 8am – 10:30am | Fire Station 31
36th Annual Parade | 11am – Noon | 175th Street

Basset BashAugust 16
1pm – 4pm | Woodin Creek Park

Woodinville FestivalAugust 16
Noon – 5pm | Wilmot Gateway Park, Woodinville Fields
Concerts in the Park | Wine & Beer Garden | Local Restaurants | Farmers Market | Arts & Crafts | Exhibitors | Children’s Activities

For more info. go here.

Kirkland Summerfest Arts and Music Festival with lots of fun for kids too including a Touch-a-Truck, Radio Disney, Robots and more - Now through Sunday, August 10th 2014 - Various hours

So much to see and do and enjoy! 

HIGHLIGHTS FOR KIDS:  

TOUCH A TRUCK 

ROBOTICS

RADIO DISNEY

KIDS ZONE

DOG FASHION SHOW

PLAY SAND ON THE BEACH

For more info. go here.

FREMONT FAIR AND SOLSTICE PARADE (WITH 24 PHOTOS FROM 2012'S EVENT!) - NOW, THROUGH SUNDAY, JUNE 22ND 2014 - SEE SCHEDULE FOR SPECIFIC TIMES!

		All Kinds of fun!

 

For more info. on the Fremont Fair go here.

For more info. on the Solstice Parade* and Festival go here.

For a family-friendly tinerary for Sunday created by Seattle PI go here. 

*Please note that prior to the parade there are some nude and semi-nude bicyclists strategically covered in colorful paint (some very creatively and beautifully) that ride the parade route before the start of the parade. This is a famous tradition of the parade. If you have no problem with nudity expressed artistically then enjoy. But if you do, then I suggest you arrive later than earlier closer to the start of the parade to miss this part and the ensuing conversation with your kids.  ;-)

 

FreePlay Kids photos from 2012 event!