22ND ANNUAL TOUR DE TERRACE IN MOUNTLAKE TERRACE - NOW UNTIL 6PM ON SUNDAY, JULY 26TH 2015

 

The Tour de Terrace is a fun event that will feature:

Parade
Car Show
Pancake Breakfast ($5)
Beer Garden
Street Fair
Live Music
Fireworks
Miniature Golf
Carnival Rides/Games
and more!

 

 

 (some free, some for a fee)

For more info. go here.

75TH ANNUAL DERBY DAYS WITH BIKE RACES, PANCAKE BREAKFAST, MOVIE, FIREWORKS, CARNIVAL, MUSIC PERFORMANCES INCLUDING RECESS MONKEY AND MORE IN REDMOND - TONIGHT, JULY 10TH (FREE MOVIE & CARNIVAL (FEE) UNTIL 11PM) AND ENDING WITH FIREWORKS ON SATURDAY, JULY 11TH 2015

We try to do this every year...lots of fun! Some things free, some for a fee.

" Redmond Derby Days is a summer festival, rooted in the spirit of competition; that celebrates the uniqueness of Redmond through parades, races, contests, game booths, carnival rides, arts, music, food and much more! It all started in 1940 as a bike derby and parade for the community to raise money for holiday decorations and athletic equipment. Today, Derby Days celebrates Redmond's diverse community and offers all ages a chance to participate in a fun summer festival setting. Happy 75th Birthday Derby Days! "

Includes all of this:

Summer Movie Series (Hunger Games - Mockingjay Part 1)


Redmond Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Grand Parade

Main Stage

Swedish Medical Center Criterium

Derby Dash 5K Race/Walk

Kids Zone

Carnival

Great Food, Beer & Wine Garden

Fireworks Finale



and more!

For more info. go here.

For daily schedule go here.

"4th of July" 2015 Celebration Roundup with 20+ events!

Happy 4th of July Everyone! Here is the roundup for all the local 2015 celebratory events!

" City fire officials warn that setting off fireworks yourself this year is not only illegal, but places you and your neighborhood in danger. Each July 4th, thousands of people are injured while using fireworks. In 2013, there were 239 reported injuries in Washington. This year we are experiencing drought conditions throughout the state, creating an even greater risk for fires resulting from fireworks. During 2013, there were 102 reported fires caused by fireworks. For the Fourth, catch the fireworks at your local city's planned event instead and keep it safe for everyone. Report illegal fireworks displays immediately by calling 911. "


Don't forget to bring a little bag to any of the parades as they seem to throw a lot of candy around here!

Please click on the links for times, festivities, suggestions, restrictions & parking fees, if any, etc.

 Enjoy!

4th of July in Newcastle - Info. here.


Fireworks over Des Moines - Info. here.


Grand Old Fourth of July in Downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island - Info. here.


Colors of Freedom events - Everett, WA - Info. here.


Freedom Festival in Bothell  Info. here.   (Free pancake breakfast!)


The Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation - Info. here.


It’s an Edmonds Kind of 4th! - Info. here.


Kingston Fourth of July Celebration - Info. here.


Issaquah's Downhome Fourth & Heritage Day - Info. here.


Fourth of July Festival at Les Gove Park in Auburn - Info. here.
(purchase wristband for $5 - unlimited kids activities)


Celebrate Kirkland! at Marina Park - Info. here.


Fabulous Fourth of July Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton - Info. here.


SEAFAIR Family Fourth at Lake Union AND at Gasworks Park in Seattle - Info. here.


Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park in Kent - Info. here.


Bellevue Family Fourth in Bellevue Downtown Park - Info. here.


94th Annual Independence Day Parade in Burien - Info. here. 


Tukwila’s Family Fourth at the Fort - Info. here.

Fourth on the Plateau at Commons Park in Sammamish - Info. here.


Red, White & Blues Festival at Celebration Park in Federal Way - Info. here.


13th Annual Cal Anderson Park Independence Day Picnic in Capitol Hill - Info. here.(Free everything, food, ice cream, face painting, root beer, patriotic portraits and more!)

Fourth of July Fireworks Show in at Log Boom Park in Kenmore -  Info. here.


Admiral 4th of July Kids Parade in West Seattle  - Info. here.

 Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

Party in the Park with pony rides, face painters, games, petting zoo and more at Bridle Trails State Park in Kirkland - Saturday, June 27th 2015 from 8:30-12:30 - Donations accepted.

Party in the Park 2015

13th Annual ‘Party in the Park’ 2015

Where:     Bridle Trails State Park
                 5300 116th Ave NE, Kirkland, at the
                 main public entrance

When:      Saturday, June 27th
                 8:30 AM – 12:30 PM

Parking:    

Free Shuttle:  Due to the increased attendance and need for horse trailer parking, there will be limited parking in the main lot. It will be restricted to disabled parking for those displaying a state-issued handicapped placard and event-support vehicles only. Attendees will need to park at the Central Park Tennis Club (5820 125th Lane NE, Kirkland WA 98033). The entrance to the Central Park Tennis Club parking lot is across the street from Ben Franklin Elementary School on NE 60th Street. There will be shuttle service between the Central Park Tennis Club and the event. Since the park is only a few minutes from this parking lot, the shuttle will be making trips every 10 minutes from 7:30 am to 1:00 pm. Please consider using this FREE service!

Breakfast:

8:30 AM – 11:30 AM:  Our famous ‘baked on the griddle’ Pancake & Bacon breakfast, served with coffee or juice - $5.00 a plate

Entertainment:

10:00 AM - 12:30 PM:  Free entertainment featuring the Ellensburg Rodeo Royal Court, High Valley Riders, breed displays and more!

Kids’ Activities:

9:30 AM - 12:30 PM:  Pony rides, face painters, games, a petting zoo and more! No charge, but donations gladly accepted. A suggested donation of $5.00 for pony rides.

Trail Fun Runs: 5k and 10k

7:30 AM - Day-of-race registration and packet pickup begins
8:30 AM - Pancake Breakfast begins
9:00 AM - 10k run begins
9:05 AM - 5k run/walk begins 

For more info. 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.

Health and Safety Fair with free pancakes, free hotdogs, free ice cream, firetrucks, police car, scavenger hunt and lots more fun, plus safety info. at Fire Station 31 in Woodinville - Saturday, April 4th 2015 from 10am-2pm (see time frames for free food!)

For more info. go here.

10th Annual National Pancake Day at IHOP Restaurants Nationally - Tuesday, March 3rd 2015 - All day! "Less than a Latte" each with donation!

Yay...National Pancake Day is just around the corner!

It's the 10th Year and IHOP hopes to raise 3.5 Million for charity this time around!

The short stack of buttermilk pancakes  (pictured at right) are free but your donation will help support many during this charitable event.

" Since beginning its National Pancake Day celebration in 2006, IHOP restaurants have raised nearly 16 million to support charities in the communities in which they operate. 

On March 3, 2015, guests from around the country will celebrate a "Decade of Giving" with its tenth National Pancake Day at IHOP restaurants and enjoy a free short stack of Buttermilk pancakes. In return for the free pancakes, guests will be asked to consider leaving a donation for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals© or other designated local charities. "

For more info. go here.

"Celebrate Pippi Longstocking!" with Breakfast, Dancing and Craft and/or Movie at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Seattle - Saturday, January 31st 2015 from 10am-11:30am /Movie from 12-1:30pm - "Less than a Latte" each when you split the difference between adult and kid tickets!

Celebrate Pippi Longstocking!

Saturday, January 31, 2015

Breakfast at Pippi’s; 10am-11:30am

Pippi Longstocking Movie; 12pm-1:30pm 

" Celebrate that one-of-a-kind Swedish girl Pippi Longstocking at the always popular Breakfast at Pippi’s. Dress up as your favorite character from the Pippi stories and join us for a delicious breakfast of Swedish pancakes complete with live music and dancing for kids! There will also be a craft for children to make. Appropriate for all ages. No reservations needed. Cost is $6 for adults, $4 for children (age 5-12), free for children under 5, includes Museum admission. 

Continue the Pippi celebration with a family viewing of Pippi Longstocking (dubbed in English!) starring Inger Nilsson–appropriate for all ages. No reservations needed. Suggested donation of $5 for adults, $3 for children.  "

For more info. go here.

Free Donut and Free Pancakes for Halloween - Today, Friday, October 31st 2014 - All day!

Free Krispy Kreme donut for those in costume! 

" On October 31st, come in in your costume and get one free doughnut of your choice (including the Ghostbusters doughnuts) at any participating Krispy Kreme US and Canadian location. Offer good on October 31st only. No purchase necessary. While supplies last. One doughnut per customer. Good on October 31st only. 

Offer not valid at Albany, Ga, Pigeon Forge, TN, and Uncasville, CT (Mohegan Sun) locations. "

AND

Free Scary Face Pancake at IHOP today only for kids age 12 and under!

" Free Pancakes for Trick or treat, give kids something free to eat this Halloween! On Friday, October 31st, from 7:00AM-10:00PM, all kids 12 and under receive a free Scary Face Pancake! Learn more here: http://bit.ly/1r0vHnG 

Restrictions apply. One per child. Dine in only. Participation may vary. Contact your local IHOP for more information: http://bit.ly/160pKOe

And while you're there, snap a photo using Instagram of your child's Scary Face Pancake creation, tag it #ScaryFacePancakes #Entry and we may feature your photo in our gallery! You’ll also be entered to win a $50 IHOP gift card! The winner will be selected November 1, 2014. No purchase necessary. Void where prohibited. Open to legal U.S. residents 13 years +. By entering, you agree to these official rules: http://bit.ly/1thafvg "

For more info. on free pancakes go here and here.

For more info. on the free donut go here.

Lighthouse Festival with parades, fireworks, kids zone and more in Mukilteo - Now through Sunday, September 7th 2014

 

" Mukilteo’s biggest party of the year will be held the weekend after Labor Day and will feature food, fun and Snohomish County’s biggest fireworks show!

As always, admission to the festival is FREE – bring the family and join us! "

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.

Annual Derby Days with bike races, pancake breakfast, movie, fireworks, carnival, music performances including Recess Monkey and more in Redmond - Tonight, July 11th 2014 starting at 5pm and ending with fireworks on Saturday, July 12th 2014

We try to do this every year...lots of fun! Some things free, some for a fee.

Includes all of this:

Summer Movie Series (Iron-Man 3)

Redmond Fire Department Pancake Breakfast

Grand Parade

Main Stage

Swedish Medical Center Criterium

Derby Dash 5K Race/Walk

Kids Zone

Carnival

Great Food, Beer & Wine Garden

Fireworks Finale

and more!

For more info. go here.

For daily schedule go here.

"4th of July" 2014 Celebration Roundup with 20+ events!

Happy 4th of July Everyone! Here is the roundup for all the local 2014 celebratory events! 

Don't forget to bring a little bag to any of the parades as they seem to throw a lot of candy around here!

Please click on the links for times, festivities, suggestions, restrictions & parking fees, if any, etc.

 Enjoy!

4th of July in Newcastle - Info. here.


Fireworks over Des Moines - Info. here.


Grand Old Fourth of July in Downtown Winslow on Bainbridge Island - Info. here.


Colors of Freedom events - Everett, WA - Info. here.


Freedom Festival in Bothell  Info. here.   (free pancake breakfast!)


The Great Carnation Fourth of July Celebration at Tolt-MacDonald Park in Carnation - Info. here.


It’s an Edmonds Kind of 4th! - Info. here.


Kingston Fourth of July Celebration - Info. here.


Issaquah's Downhome Fourth & Heritage Day - Info. here.


Fourth of July Festival at Les Gove Park in Auburn - Info. here.
(purchase wristband for $5 - unlimited kids activities)


Celebrate Kirkland! at Marina Park - Info. here.


Fabulous Fourth of July Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park in Renton - Info. here.


SEAFAIR Family Fourth at Lake Union AND at Gasworks Park in Seattle - Info. here.


Fourth of July Splash at Lake Meridian Park in Kent - Info. here.


Bellevue Family Fourth in Bellevue Downtown Park - Info. here.


93RD Annual Independence Day Parade in Burien - Info. here. 


4th of July on Three Tree Point in Burien -  Info. here.
(Not sure if enough funds were raised or not for this year's event.)


Tukwila’s Family Fourth at the Fort - Info. here.


Fourth on the Plateau at Commons Park in Sammamish - Info. here.


Red, White & Blues Festival at Celebration Park in Federal Way - Info. here.


Fourth of July Fireworks Show in at Log Boom Park in Kenmore -  Info. here.


Admiral 4th of July Kids Parade in West Seattle  - Info. here.


4th of July Concert in the Park at Wilmot Park in Woodinville - Info. here.

 Have a happy and safe 4th of July!

22nd ANNUAL GREENWOOD CAR SHOW with "Tons" of Cars, live performances, a kids zone and more IN SEATTLE - SATURDAY, JUNE 28TH 2013 FROM 9AM-4PM - PANCAKE BREAKFAST FROM 7-11AM FOR "LESS THAN A LATTE"

Take the kids and attend the Greenwood Car Show which will be held on Greenwood Ave N in Seattle, WA between N 67th St and N 90th St! There will also be a kids zone and other things to do in addition to viewing an amazing car show!

ALSO DON"T FORGET THE PANCAKE BREAKFAST: 
GCS Car Show Pancake Breakfast

$5 person/$15 family.The Greenwood Senior Center

 206-297-0875

7-11am

" The Greenwood Car Show Kids’ Zone is raring to go this year from 9 am to 3 pm. Look for the Big Bouncy Slide and Bounce House on Morrow Lane, plus games, contests, a pinewood derby track, face painting and live performances all day long. Best of all, it’s all free.

Children must be accompanied by an adult 18 or older. "

                                                                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, 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. 

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.