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Maria Shimizu Christensen
Visit the Aquarium and Woodland Park Zoo for Free With a Library Card
Libraries are amazing institutions, full of books that can take you to faraway lands, among many other places in your mind. These days, they can also take you to real-life places, close to home, for free.
The Fishermens Fall Festival Is Free and Fun
A tall memorial stands on the docks of Fishermen’s Terminal in Seattle honoring hundreds of lives lost at sea over the decades. It bears plaques of names, and flowers at its base that are constantly renewed. It’s a beautiful tribute to a dangerous and important occupation.
Name Your Price at the NE Tool Library Sale
Need a lawn mower, circular saw, sander, hammer, shovel, pliers or picks? TheNE Seattle Tool Library has you covered with their upcoming semi-annual tool sale. The event takes place on Saturday, September 30th from 9 am to 3 pm. That’s only 6 hours, so plan accordingly.
The Biggest Wooden Boat Festival in North America Takes Place in Port Townsend
For the 46th year Port Townsend will host the Wooden Boat Festival from September 8-10, 2023. Dozens of boats, from dinghies and hand built kayaks to schooners and power boats, and every other type of wooden boat you can think of is represented here. Maybe even some you haven’t thought of. Like an electric powered bamboo SUP.
The Renegade Craft Fair is Like Shopping Etsy in Person
If you spend a lot of time browsing the beautiful pages of Etsy, the 20-year-old Renegade Craft Fair is for you. Close to 200 local and national makers, artists and craftspeople bring exquisite handmade goods to the fair. Woodworking, plant shops, pottery, jewelry, linens, clothing, artwork, stained glass, stickers, home goods, hot sauce, paper, serums, and syrups just begin to cover the types of goods available.
Hōkūleʻa's Pacific Odyssey Bringing it to Seattle and Tacoma
Don’t miss a rare event this weekend and into next week. The traditional deep sea voyaging canoe set sail from its home base in Hawaii and officially started a four year journey in Juneau, Alaska on June 15th. The circumnavigation of the Pacific Ocean includes stops in Seattle and Tacoma.
Experience classic car heaven at these 3 upcoming shows
While there are some really beautiful modern cars, nothing beats a lovingly restored and maintained vintage vehicle. We love them, and nothing makes heads swivel faster than seeing one driving down the road. Next weekend you can see many of them at any one of three classic car shows that are taking place.
The Evergreen State Fair Is Coming Up
The Evergreen State Fair is still the kind of fair that people remember from their childhoods, even if it’s a lot bigger than most of the local county fairs we recall from years past. Fair officials want it that way. The fair has been going strong for 114 years and this year promises to be as good as it’s ever been.
Books, Burritos and Brews in Kenmore
There are no statistics or demographic information that I can find on the numbers of people who love books, beer, and taco trucks, but if you’re one of those people (like myself) there’s a monthly event in Kenmore tailored just for you. And even if you only like one or two of those things, in any combination, it could still be a fun event.
Festivals and Fairs All Over Western Washington in August
It's currently Seafair weekend, with the signature and iconic hydroplane races on Lake Washington, but the festivities began in July and continue into September. We take Seafair seriously. While there are community events associated with Seafair, like Celebrate Shoreline and the Cajun Food & Music Fest, there are also a lot of festivals and fairs taking place in communities all over Western Washington that aren't linked to Seafair. You don’t have to look far to find some fun. https://www.seafair.org/community-events.
Upcoming Food and Booze Festivals Around Puget Sound
Food trucks, locally crafted drinks, specialty food vendors, ciders, beer gardens, local artists, and music are staples of food festivals and the Puget Sound region abounds with them this summer. Some of offerings are family-friendly, while others are only open to the 21+ crowd. Check each event website for more information.
Seahawks Training Days and Football Fest
The Seattle Seahawks kick off training camp on July 26, 2023, and the public is invited to attend. They’ll be getting ready for the first game of the season, which takes place at home on September 10th. They’ll be playing the St. Louis Rams.
Free Lunch Programs for Kids in the Puget Sound Region
Kids are expensive. Food is expensive these days. Even having a decent job doesn’t mean that parents aren’t worried about the bills and the future, and that they couldn’t use a little help. For workers on the lower end of the pay scale, putting food on the table is a constant worry – one among many. Luckily, during the summer months, there’s a little help for kids and parents with free lunch programs, scattered all over the region and state.
Seafair Events in July
For more than 70 years, Seafair has been a staple of summer celebrations. Seafair weekend, with the hydroplane races and the Blue Angels, doesn’t happen until August. But, over the years, the iconic Seattle celebration has grown to include dozens of events around the Puget Sound region, and it all starts in July.
Street Fairs and Festivals All Over Western Washington in July
Summer is in full swing and nowhere is that more obvious than in the extensive list of fairs and festivals all over Western Washington. We love a good outdoor celebration and the weather tends to cooperate more often than not in July.
Where to Take Dad for Father's Day 2023 in Western Washington
From free events to festive outings that cost a little more, there’s a large variety of places to take your favorite father figure on his special day. Father’s Day falls on Sunday, June 18th, and Western Washington has a lot to offer families who want to get out of the house to celebrate.
5 Big Hobby Conventions Coming Up, From Sports Cards to Scrapbooking
Hobbies are big business because they’re also a lot of fun. They provide stress relief, creative outlets, and hours of enjoyment, so it’s no surprise that conventions have grown up around many hobbies. You can meet up with fellow hobbyists, learn new techniques, see the latest innovations, purchase supplies, and much more.
Street Fairs and Festivals All Over Western Washington in June
'Tis the season of outdoor entertainment, when better weather draws us out to explore all the fun things our area has to offer. From big, multiple-day festivals to small town, day-long street fairs, there's a reason to visit a different town every weekend in June.
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