"PARTY IN THE PARK" AT BRIDLE TRAILS STATE PARK HORSE SHOW GROUNDS IN KIRKLAND WITH JOUSTING KNIGHTS, EQUESTRIAN DRILL TEAMS, PONY RIDES, VAULTERS, FACE PAINTING, GAMES AND MORE! - SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH 2014 FROM 8:30AM-12:30PM - FREE EVENT, BUT $5 FOR PANCAKE BREAKFAST AND $5 SUGGESTED DONATION FOR PONY RIDES!

Join in the fun at the Party in the Park event hosted by the Bridle Trails Park Foundation! From 8:30am-12:30pm there will be all kinds of entertainment like equestrian drill teams, jousting knights, etc. Plus, there will be pony rides, face painters, a kids race called "Donkey Dash", and lots more. It's all free but they are asking for a suggestion donation of $5 for the pony rides.

And if interested, there will also be a $5 pancake breakfast, t-shirts and hats available for purchase.

Since this is a popular event they will also have a free shuttle available, as well.

For more info. go here. 

Fiestas Patrias in Seattle - Today, Saturday and Sunday, September 14th and 15th 2013 - Various times/locations

What fun!

" A community Fiesta featuring a health fair, horse show, children activities, and much more follows the parade....Also, at the Seattle Center, two days of Fiestas Patrias activities get underway at noon on Saturday, ending with a dance featuring the best salsa and Tex-Mex music in the Northwest. Family activities continue through Sunday evening. For two days, families enjoy the culture, art, music, dance, and delicious Mexican and Latin American food. "

For more info. go here.

"Party in the Park" at Bridle Trails State Park Horse Show Grounds in Kirkland with Jousting Knights, Equestrian Drill Teams and more! - Saturday, June 22nd from 8am-12:30pm

Join in the fun at the Party in the Park event hosted by the Bridle Trails Park Foundation. From 9:30am-12:30pm there will be all kinds of entertainment like equestrian drill teams, jousting knights, etc. Plus, there will be pony rides, a cake walk, face painters, a kids race called "Donkey Dash", and lots more. It's all free but they are asking for a suggestion donation of $5 for the pony rides.

And if interested, there will also be a $5 pancake breakfast, t-shirts and hats available for purchase.

Since this is a popular event they will also have a free shuttle available, as well.


For more info. go here.

Freedom Run Equestrian Center's 1st ever Open House and Holiday Bazaar in Kent - Sunday, December 9th 2012 from 9am-6pm

For more info. go here.

The 3rd Annual Evergreen Recreation and Sportsman Expo - Saturday and Sunday, April 28th and 29th 2012* - Various times

Image courtesy of The Evergreen State Fairgrounds

*Carnival only on Friday, April 27th from 4pm-9pm

10am - 5pm Saturday, April 28th
(Carnival open 11am - 10pm)

10am - 4pm Sunday, April 29th
(Carnival open 11am - 4pm)

The Evegreen State Fairgrounds is hosting an expo featuring outdoor products, getaways and recreational activities for the whole family. There will be a live trout fishing pond for kids, the Washington State Spring BBQ Championship, a Horse Show, and a Swap Meet plus a Carnival!
(FYI - the carnival is NOT free and a bit pricey at $4-5 per ride.)


Free admission and parking for the public.



For more info. go here.

"Party in the Park" at Bridle Trails State Park Horse Show Grounds in Kirkland with Show Pigs, Horses and Dogs, Oh My! - Saturday, June 25th from 8am-12:30pm

Join in the fun at the Party in the Park event hosted by the Bridle Trails Park Foundation. From 9:30am-12:30pm there will be all kinds of entertainment like equestrian drill teams, miniature horses, a dog agility showcase and even performing pigs! Yes, performing pigs! Plus, there will be pony rides, a cake walk, face painters, a kids race called "Donkey Dash", and lots more. It's all free but they are asking for a suggestion donation of $5 for the pony rides.

And if interested, there will also be a pancake breakfast, raffle tickets, t-shirts and hats available for purchase.

Since this is a popular event they will also have a free shuttle available as well.

For more info. go here.

"Syttende Mai" - The 17th of May - Norwegian Constitution Day Festival in Ballard - Tuesday, May 17th -see schedule for times

Photo courtesy of Nordic Heritage Museum

Syttende Mai, May 17th, is Norwegian Constitution Day and the Nordic Heritage Museum is celebrating Syttende Mai by offering free admission and crafts for the kids from 10am-2pm! Plus, in the parking lot there will be Norwegian Fjord horses for the kids to meet. They are also hosting live music with various performances at Bergen Place in Ballard and there will be a parade too - the largest outside of Norway - at 6pm.

For schedule click here.

 For more info. check here.

For photos of past parades go here.

Spring Recreation Expo at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds - Friday, April 29th - Sunday, May 1st - Free Admission, plus tons more!

Free admission and parking at the 2nd Annual Spring Recreation Expo, plus music, activities, a kid's catch and take/release trout fishing pond, a horse show, swap meet, seminars, plus way too much more to mention here!

Go here for ALL the info.!