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May 17-19, 2013

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University District Street Fair
SAT-SUN More than 300 local arts & crafts vendors, food, street performers, music, kids’ play area and more. Map
(udistrictstreetfair.org)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 09  The largest film festival in the United States featuring independent and foreign films. Venues
(www.siff.net)

Children’s Story Program at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library
SAT Programs are presented one Saturday a month for children ages 3 to 8 and their families. All ages are welcome. 10:30 AM at the UW Elisabeth C. Miller Library. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)

Auburn Petpalooza
SAT An event for pet lovers with live entertainment, Seattle Flydogs demos, pony rides, kids petting zoo, over 150 vendor booths, giveaways and lots of activities to keep both humans and pets entertained. Map
(www.auburnwa.gov)

An Evening With A Mystic
FRI Meet self-realized master Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, and listen to a blend of ancient wisdom and modern insight. Map Sadhguru
(www.ishausa.org/seattle/)

Poulsbo Viking Fest
FRI-SUN Annual parade, Viking Village, carnival, food and crafts in Poulsbo. Map
(www.vikingfest.org)

Paine Field Aviation Day
SAT Aircraft displays, historic warbirds, kids activities, helicoptor rides. Directions
(www.painefield.com)

Bremerton Armed Forces Day Parade
SAT Annual parade honoring our military with flag corps, marching bands and drill teams in downtown Bremerton. Pancake breakfast before the parade and bbq after. Map
(www.bremertonchamber.org)

Port Townsend Rhody Festival
MON-SAT Craft fair, flower show and carnival in picturesque Port Townsend. From Seattle metro area take the Kingston Ferry at Edmonds and head north on Hwy 104. Map
(www.rhodyfestival.org)

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May 10-12, 2013

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Mother’s Day Events
SUN
o Mother’s Day Social at the Bellevue Botanical Garden Map
o Pike Place Market Flower Festival Map
o Mother’s Day at the Arboretum Map
o Mom & Me at the Zoo Map

Backyard Wildlife Festival
SAT Celebrate wildlife and nature with a variety of exhibitors, vendors, and nature enthusiasts. Features a presentation from local experts Ciscoe Morris and Marianne Binetti. At the Tukwila Community Center. Map
(backyardwildlifefestival.org)

Seattle Maritime Festival
TUE-SAT World’s biggest tugboat race, fireboat demonstrations, kids’ activities and a chowder cook-off. Waterfront Park and Piers 59-86 along the Seattle Waterfront. Map
(www.seattlepropellerclub.org)

Piegrogi Festival
SAT Celebrating Polish food and cultural traditions with several kinds of Pierogi, beer garden, Polish folk music, food vendors at the Polish Cultural Center in Seattle. Map
(www.polishhome.org)

Sequim Irrigation Festival
THRU SUN Craft fair, car show and events for the entire family in historic Sequim. Oldest continuously running festival in Washington State. Map
(irrigationfestival.com)

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May 3-5, 2013

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Opening Day of Boating Season
SAT-SUN Crew races, decorated boat parade, Navy Band concert on the Montlake Cut in Seattle. Map
(www.seattleyachtclub.org)

Taco Truck Challenge
SAT Live music, street tacos, beer garden and more at Volunteer Park. Map
(www.1077theend.com)

Festival for May at Camlann Medieval Villiage
SAT-SUN Medieval maypole dancing, longbow archery, games, minstrels, blacksmithing, candlemaking, Maypole dance and May Queen at Camlann Medieval Village in Carnation. Directions
(www.camlann.org)

Puyallup RV Show
THU-SUN Special RV show pricing, factory incentives and great financing at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center. Map
(www.puyalluprvshow.com)

Sequim Irrigation Festival
FRI-MAY 12 Craft fair, car show and events for the entire family in historic Sequim. Oldest continuously running festival in Washington State. Map
(irrigationfestival.com)

Eastside Fuchsia Society Spring Plant Sale
SAT Fuchsia starts on sale by local hobbyists. At the Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Map
(www.bellevuebotanical.org)

Master Gardener Plant Sale & Learning Fair
SAT-SUN Plant marketplace, veggies, annuals, perennials, shrubs and trees plus seminars, garden art and more at the Center for Urban Horticulture in Seattle. Map
(www.kingcountymg.org)

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April 26-28, 2013

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
THRU APR 30 Tulip and Daffodil fields in bloom around Mt. Vernon and LaConner. Directions and parking
(www.tulipfestival.org)

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
FRI-SUN Live performances, visual arts, hands-on activities, foods, games, and marketplace. Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Evergreen Spring Festival
SAT-SUN Carnival, food, bbq championships, flower and garden displays, home show and swap meet at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe. Directions
(www.evergreenfair.org)

Sheep Shearing at Kelsy Creek Farm Park
SAT Watch the sheep being shorn of their winter coats. Enjoy spinning demonstrations, children’s crafts, tractor/wagon rides, pony rides, food, animal viewing areas and more. At Kelsy Creek Farm Park in Bellevue. Map
(www.farmerjayne.com)

Fantasy: World of Myth and Magic Opening Weekend
SAT Premiere of the new exhibit at EMP featuring sword-fighting demos, fantasy-themed games, mead, grog and cider at EMP Museum in Seattle. Map
(www.empmuseum.org)

Children’s Story Program at the Elisabeth C. Miller Library
SAT Programs are presented one Saturday a month for children ages 3 to 8 and their families. All ages are welcome. 10:30 AM at the UW Elisabeth C. Miller Library. Map
(depts.washington.edu/hortlib/index.shtml)

Street Scramble – U District
SUN Fun for families, runners, cyclists, and anyone who likes to explore. Awards and refreshments at the finish. FAQ
(www.streetscramble.com)

Dirty Dan Days Seafood Festival
SUN Historic Fairhaven District celebrates its eclectic founder, featuring the world’s only uphill piano race, live music, games, rowing race, Chuckanut Chowder Cook-off with 15 local restaurant chefs with public tastings at Fairhaven Village Green in Bellingham. Map
(www.fairhaven.com)

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April 19-21, 2013

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Puyallup Spring Fair
THU-SUN Rides, entertainment, animal exhibits, food, rodeo, Monster Truck show, garden show and more at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Map
(www.thefair.com)

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
THRU APR 30 Tulip and Daffodil fields in bloom around Mt. Vernon and LaConner. Directions and parking
(www.tulipfestival.org)

Whirligig
THRU SUN Super-Size inflatable rides that allow kids ages 12 and under to jump, slide and bounce their way into spring. In the Seattle Center Armory/Center House. Map
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Marine Mammal Mania: Wild Orcas
FRI-SUN Special talks and demonstrations, guest speakers and hands-on activities. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

LaConner Tulip Parade
THRU APR 13 Part of the Tulip Festival, a “not-so-impromptu” tulip parade through downtown LaConner. Map
(www.laconnerchamber.com)

Mount Vernon Street Fair
FRI-SUN Live music stages, children’s activities, food & crafts in downtown Mount Vernon. Map
(www.mountvernondowntown.org)

Puget Sound Dahlia Association tuber sale at Bellevue Botanical Gardens
THRU APR 13 Exhibition quality Dahlias on sale by local hobbyists at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Map
(www.pugetsounddahlias.org)

Bothell Country Villiage Fuchsia and Dahlia Tuber Sale
SAT-SUN Hosted by the Sno-King Fuchsia Society and the Seattle Dahlia Society in perfect time to get those fuchsia baskets started and dahlias planted for summer color! Call 425-483-2250 for information. Map
(www.countryvillagebothell.com)

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April 12-14, 2013

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
THRU APR 30 Tulip and Daffodil fields in bloom around Mt. Vernon and LaConner. Directions and parking
(www.tulipfestival.org)

Whirligig
THRU APR 21 Super-Size inflatable rides that allow kids ages 12 and under to jump, slide and bounce their way into spring. In the Seattle Center Armory/Center House. Map
(www.seattlecenter.com)

World Rythm Festival
FRI-SUN Drum, dance, listen and learn in more than 100 performances and workshops with music of Africa, Asia, Cuba, Brazil, India, America, Middle East and more for youth and adults at Seattle Center. Map
(www.swps.org)

Marine Mammal Mania: Northern Fur Seals
FRI-SUN Learn about the furry inhabitants of the Aquarium. Special talks and demonstrations, guest speakers and hands-on activities. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

Puget Sound Dahlia Association tuber sale at Bellevue Botanical Gardens
FRI-APR 13 Exhibition quality Dahlias on sale by local hobbyists at the Bellevue Botanical Gardens. Map
(www.pugetsounddahlias.org)

LaConner Tulip Parade
SAT-APR 13 Part of the Tulip Festival, a “not-so-impromptu” tulip parade through downtown LaConner. Map
(www.laconnerchamber.com)

Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade
SAT Floats adorned with thousands of daffodils on parade through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner and Orting. Map
(www.daffodilfestival.net)

Fred Meyer Fucsia Saturday
SAT Special price on fuchsia starts with free potting at Fred Meyer.
(www.fredmeyer.com)

Spring Fling at Woodland Park Zoo
SAT-SUN Celebrate spring break and a new season at Woodland Park Zoo with special themed programming, Zoomazium programs, added keeper talks, and an opportunity to feed the elephants, penguins and Australian birds. Map
(www.zoo.org)

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April 5-7, 2013

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Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
THRU APR 30 Tulip and Daffodil fields near Mt. Vernon and LaConner. Directions and parking
(www.tulipfestival.org)

Marine Mammal Mania!
FRI-SUN Sea Otters. learn about the furry inhabitants of the Aquarium with hands-on activities for kids, special talks and demonstrations. Map
(http://www.seattleaquarium.org)

Whirligig
SAT-APR 21 Super-Size inflatable rides that allow kids ages 12 and under to jump, slide and bounce their way into spring. In the Seattle Center Armory/Center House. Map
(www.seattlecenter.com)

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March 29-31, 2013

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Kid’s Easter Activities
SAT
o Gillman Village Issaquah Easter Eggstravaganza Treats for kids and photos with Easter Bunny. Map
o Sammamish YMCA Eggstravaganza Egg hunt, Easter Bunny and games. Map
o Vasa Park Easter Egg Hunt 1000’s of eggs and prizes. Map
o City Of Redmond Eggstravaganza Egg hunt 10am sharp, photos with Mr. Bunny, story time with the Redmond Library, arts and crafts, farm animals, a balloon artist, face painting, and an egg roll on the great lawn. Map
o Bunny Bounce @ Woodland Park Zoo! Hop, skip or jump to Bunny Bounce for Easter Egg hunts, Easter baskets for the animals and more. Map
o Snohomish Easter Parade Easter bonnet contest, kids’ egg hunt and the only major Easter parade in the state. Map
o Meet the Easter Bunny at Bothell Country Villiage The Easter Bunny will be on the main stage from noon to 3 pm to teach everyone the chicken dance and the bunny hop. Map

Racing Season Opener at Evergreen Speedway
SAT Fireworks, Demolition Derby, Mr. Dizzy. Map
(www.evergreenspeedway.com)

Street Scramble – Queen Anne
SAT Fun for families, runners, cyclists, and anyone who likes to explore. Awards and refreshments at the finish. Map FAQ
(www.streetscramble.com)


Washington Cask Beer Festival
SAT Handcrafted cask-conditioned beers from innovative regional breweries, admission includes a commemorative tasting cup and tastes at the Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion. Map
(http://www.washingtonbrewersguild.org/)

FIRST Robotics Competition
WED-SAT Students from 80 area high schools compete for honors and recognition that reward design excellence at CenturyLink Event Center. Directions
(www.firstwa.org)

ShenYun
THU-SAT Shen Yun brings to life 5,000 years of Chinese civilization through classical Chinese dance and music. At McCaw Hall. Map Tickets
(http://www.shenyunperformingarts.org/)

Easter Sunday
SUN Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus

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March 22-24, 2013

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Taste Washington
SAT-SUN Wine tasting from from more than 200 local wineries plus food from local restaurants at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Map
(tastewashington.org)

Taste of Norway Heritage Festival
SAT Traditional Norwegian food, crafts, music, dance, genealogy, children’s activities, vendors in Ballard. Map
(http://www.leiferiksonlodge.com/)

Vegfest
SAT-SUN Vegetarian food festival with cooking demos, samples, book sale and kids’ activities at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Directions
(www.vegofwa.org)

Best of the Northwest
SAT-SUN Spring Art & Fine Craft show featuring local artisans at Magnuson Park. Map
(www.nwartalliance.com)

Port Townsend Victorian Festival
FRI-SUN Victorian Grand Ball, historical theatrics, living history re-enactments, historic home tour, sponsored by the Victorian Society in America-Northwest. Downtown Port Townsend. Map
(www.victorianfestival.org)

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March 15-17, 2013

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St. Patrick’s Day Parade
SAT The Parade travels north on 4th Ave to the Reviewing Stand at Westlake Park and ends at the Seattle Center. Map
(www.irishclub.org)

Irish Festival
SAT-SUN Irish & Celtic products, singing, dancing, childrens activities and more at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Map
(http://irishclub.org)

Blitz Battles MS Pub Crawl
SAT Seahawks mascot, Blitz, is hosting his 4rd annual pub crawl in Belltown on Saturday to raise money for Multiple Sclerosis.

St. Patrick’s Day Dash
SUN Leprechaun Lap for ages and younger and parents, 8 a.m.; racers, 8:30 a.m.; runners/joggers, 8:40 a.m.; walkers, 9 a.m., all nearly 4 miles, prizes for best costumes; no dogs, scooters, blades or bikes allowed; Post Dash Bash music, Irish dancers, beer garden at Seattle Center. Map
(http://stpatsdash.com)

St. Patrick’s Day at Point Defiance Zoo
SAT Special green enrichment treats and festive toys for the animals. Map
(www.pdza.org)

Tacoma RV Show
THU-SUN If you love RV’s, then you cannot afford to miss the Tacoma RV Show, the first RV event of the year at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.otshows.com)

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