Tag Archives: David’s Picks Seattle

February 26-28, 2016

Seattle Home Show
THRU FEB 28 America’s Biggest Open House, will have over 500 home and garden displays, daily Meet the Experts seminars, New Products Pavilion area, Made in America feature and wine tasting. Show exhibits will feature model kitchens and bath vignettes, the newest in building products and materials, landscape displays, living green, arts & crafts and home decorating ideas. At CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(www.seattlehomeshow.com)

Chocolate on the Beach Festival
FRI-SUN Five miles of chocolate at various venues from Copalis Beach to Moclips, with chocolate themed events. Map
(www.chocolateonthebeachfestival.com)

LaConner Smelt Derby
SAT Smelt Fishing, pancake breakfast, art & antique shopping, family fun in scenic LaConner. Map
(www.laconnerrotary.org/)

NW Model Railroad Show
SAT-SUN Model Railroad Show and swap meet to benefit Snohomish County 4-H Clubs. At the Evergreen State Fairground in Monroe. Map
(www.unwclub.org)

Seattle St. Jude Dream Home Showplace
SAT-SUN Tour the luxury home that benefits St. Jude Children’s Hospital, Map
(www.stjude.org)

November 26-29, 2015

Thanksgiving Holiday
THU An American tradition of giving thanks.

Macy’s Holiday Parade
FRI A Holiday Tradition in Downtown Seattle as the parade makes it’s way through the streets followed by the official arrival of Santa Claus. Map
(www.macys.com/believe)

Westlake Center Tree Lighting
FRI Tree lighting ceremony on Friday at 4:45 p.m., Westlake Center, Map
(www.westlakecenter.com)

Seattle Star Lighting and Fireworks
FRI Annual Macy’s Star Lighting followed by a magnificent fireworks display Map
(www.westlakecenter.com)

Black Friday Sales
FRI The day after Thanksgiving is known for store sales and discounts. So-called because this is the day that retailers hope to put their balance sheets in the black.

Festival of Trees
THRU DEC 02 The annual event to benefit Seattle Children’s with decorated, themed trees on display at Fairmont Olympic Hotel in Seattle. Map
(www.seattlefestivaloftrees.com)

Magic in the Market
SAT Entertainment, food and a holiday concert & Santa followed by a tree-lighting ceremony at Pike Place Market. Map
(www.pikeplacemarket.org)

Christmas Ship onshore viewing
See the lighted and decorated Christmas ship and listen to the live choir.
SAT:
o 7:15-7:35 MOHAI (S Lake Union)
o 8:05-8:50 Seattle Yacht Club
o 8:40-9:00 Ivar’s Salmon House
SUN:
o 5:00-5:20 Kirkland Marina Park
o 6:45-7:05 Gas Works Park
(www.argosycruises.com)

Greet the Season at Lake Union Park
SAT Festive music and family-friendly crafts and activities all day followed by the launch of the Argosy Christmas Ship Festival! – at Lake Union Park, the Center for Wooden Boats, and MOHAI. Map
(http://www.mohai.org/)

Snoqualmie Santa Train
SAT-SUN Board the Museum’s railway at the North Bend Depot for a 20 minute, 3.5-mile trip to Snoqualmie. Once in Snoqualmie, they will enter the restored and seasonally decorated 1890-built Snoqualmie Depot for a visit with Santa Claus, cookies and hot cocoa. North Bend Depot Map
(www.trainmuseum.org)

Holiday Displays and Festivals
FRI-DEC 31
o Seattle Center Winterfest [Map]
o Westlake Holiday Carousel [Map]
o Bellevue Magic Season [Map]
o Bellevue Botanical Garden d’Lights [Map]
o Woodland Park Zoo Wildlights [Map]
o Star Wars Gingerbread Village [Map]
o Issaquah Reindeer Festival [ Map]
o Point Defiance Zoolights [Map]
o Lights of Christmas at Warm Beach [ Map]

July 31 to August 2, 2015

Seafair Fleet Week
WED-SUN Free public tours of U.S. Navy & Coast Guard and Canadian Navy ships at the Seattle waterfront. Map
(www.seafair.com)

Seafair Hydroplane Races and Air Show
FRI-SUN The ultimate Pacific Northwest summer experience is the hydroplane races and Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Genesee Park on Lake Washington. Parking and Transportation
(www.seafair.com)

Magnolia Summerfest
SAT-SUN Crafts, art, food train & pony rides and parade in Magnolia. Map
(http://www.magnoliachamber.org/)

Waterfront Whimsea Family Fun Day
SUN Free family fun featuring bubbles, magic, music, games and more at Waterfront Park. Map
(www.downtownseattle.com)

Art of the City Fest
SAT Over 100 artists, live music, performances, visual art exhibitions at the Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts in Pioneer Square Map
(artofthecityfest.com)

August 15-17, 2014

Snoqualmie Railroad Days
FRI-SUN Train rides, parade, fun run, entertainment, vendors and children’s activities at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie. Map
(www.trainmuseum.org)

Snohomish Taste of Music
FRI-SUN 3 Days of Blues, Jazz, Funk! Includes the Washington Blues Society IBC Semi-Finals. Directions
(tasteofmusic.org)

Woodinville Festival
SAT Farmer’s market, arts and crafts fair, exhibitors, and children’s activities. At Wilmot Gateway Park in Woodinville. Map
(www.celebratewoodinville.com)

Celebrate Shoreline Festival
SAT Festival with a live music, car show, kids activities and more. At Cromwell Park in Shoreline. Map
(www.cityofshoreline.com)

Viking Days
SAT-SUN Viking reenactments, music, Scandinavian food, beer & wine gardens, crafts, kids’ activities and more in Ballard. Map
(www.nordicmuseum.org)

Free Summer Fly Days – Luftwaffe Day
SAT Flying at noon: Messerschmitt Bf 109, Focke Wulf Fw 190, Fiesler Storch Map
(flyingheritage.com)

Richmond Beach Sandcastle Contest
SUN Sandcastle building contest open to all at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park in Shorline. Map
(www.cityofshoreline.com)

August 1-3, 2014

Seafair Hydroplane Races and Air Show
FRI-SUN The ultimate Pacific Northwest summer experience is the hydroplane races and Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Genesee Park on Lake Washington. Parking and Transportation
(www.seafair.com)

Fleet Week
WED-SUN Free public tours of U.S. Navy & Coast Guard and Canadian Navy ships at the Seattle waterfront. Map
(www.seafair.com)

NHRA Summer Nationals
FRI-SUN Ground pounding excitement with 7000HP NHRA nitromethane Top Fuel dragsters and Funny Cars. At Pacific Raceways in Kent.
(www.pacificraceways.com)

Magnolia Summerfest
FRI-SAT Crafts, art, food train & pony rides and parade in Magnolia. Map
(http://www.magnoliachamber.org/)

Lake City Salmonfest
FRI-SUN Street festival with live music, food, and over 100 vendors Map
(salmonfestseattle.com)

Anacortes Arts Festival
FRI-SUN Art displays plus entertainment and regional & ethnic foods in downtown Anacortes. Map
(www.anacortesartsfestival.com)

July 18-20, 2014

Bite Of Seattle
FRI-SUN The Northwest’s original food festival with booths featuring 50+ Seattle area restaurants and 30+ food product companies as well as wine tasting and entertainment at the Seattle Center. Map
(www.biteofseattle.com)

Mustangs Northwest Round Up
SAT Judged show of classic Mustangs and Cougars. At Bellevue College. Map
(www.mustangsnorthwest.org)

King County Fair
THU-SUN Carnival, food, live entertainment, children’s activities, 4H and FFA animals, car show and more at the Enumclaw Expo Center. Map
(thekingcountyfair.com)

Darrington Bluegrass Festival
FRI-SUN Music festival with 24-hour jamming campsites at Darrington Music Park. Location FAQ
(http://www.darringtonbluegrass.com/)

SandSations Sand Sculpture Competition
WED-SUN World class sand sculpture competition and summer festival in Longbeach, WA
(sandsationslongbeach.com)

Snohomish Kla Ha Ya Days
WED-SUN Community festival with a parade, car show, chili cook-off, soapbox derby, carnival, entertainment and more in downtown Snohomish. Map
(www.klahayadays.com)

Kirkland Uncorked
FRI-SUN Celebration of Washington wine and food plus an art show on the shores of Lake Washington at Marina Park in Kirkland. Map
(www.kirklanduncorked.com)

Sequim Lavendar Festival
FRI-SUN More than 150 crafts and lavender booths, food, music and more in downtown Sequim. Map
(www.lavenderfestival.com)

Vashon Island Strawberry Festival
FRI-SUN Music, Beer Garden, Vendor booths, carnival on picturesque Vashon Island. Map
(www.vashonchamber.com/)

Duvall Sandblast Arts Festival
SAT-SUN This music showcase and fine art and craft fair will have dozens of local Puget Sound artists and crafters demonstrating, displaying and selling their work.
Map
(duvallarts.org)

White Center Jubilee Days Street Fair
SAT-SUN Festival featuring live music, foods, carnival, free children’s entertainment, fireworks and a parade in downtown White Center. Map
(www.jubileedays.org)

Mill Creek Festival
SAT-SUN Roving artists, crafts booths, new northwest bands on stage, more food vendors and an even bigger Kid’s Plaza.
Directions and Parking
(www.millcreekfestival.com)

Gig Harbor Art Festival
SAT-SUN Arts & crafts booths plus entertainment and a food court in Gig Harbor. Map
(www.peninsulaartleague.com)

Beerzilla PNA Beer Taste
SAT Ten tastes from over 21 local microbreweries. Barking Alehouse Brats and pub snacks included. At the Phinney Neighborhood Center. Map
(www.phinneycenter.org)

Bon Odori Festival
SAT A celebration of Japanese Buddhism with traditional folk dancing, ikebana flower arrangements, taiko demonstrations and more at Seattle Buddhist Temple. Map
(seattlebetsuin.org)

Alki Beach Art Fair
SAT-SUN Juried art fair, music, food, children’s art and more at Alki Beach Promenade. Map
(alkiartfair.org)

San Juan Island Lavender Festival
SAT-SUN Lavender farm tours and workshops, cooking demos, picnics and live music at Pelindaba Lavender Farm on San Juan Island. Map
(www.pelindabalavender.com)

Mill Creek Festival
SAT-SUN Food, entertainment, arts & crafts, children�s area with bouncy houses, and the ever-popular Pet Plaza! Located on Mill Creek Boulevard. Map
(www.millcreekfestival.com)

Covington Days Festival
SAT-SUN Parade, arts and crafters, carnival games, exhibitors, kid and family activities, on stage entertainment, inflatable toys, watermelon eating contest and much more! Map
(www.covingtonwa.gov)

Chinatown Seafair Parade
SUN Chinese dragon, taiko drumming, drill teams, dancing lions and other entries make their way through the International District. Map
(www.seattlechinesechamber.org)

July 11-13, 2014

Free Slurpies at 7-11
FRI Celebrate 7-11 day with free slurpies at the famous convenience store chain by the same name.

Redmond Derby Days
FRI-SAT Food and vendor booths, kids’ parade, music, at Redmond City Hall campus. Map
(www.redmondderbydays.com)

Kent Cornucopia Days
FRI-SUN Festival, street fair, food, carnival, parade and more in Kent. Map
(www.kcdays.com)

West Seattle Summer Fest
FRI-SUN Street fair with music, arts, food, beer garden and street dance at West Seattle Junction. Map
(www.westseattlefestival.com)

Pacific Days
FRI-SUN Parades, activities, car show, food, music & dance at Pacific City Park. Map
(www.pacificpartnerships.org)

Ballard Seafood Fest
SAT-SUN Nordic heritage displays, vendor and food booths in Ballard. Map
(www.seafoodfest.org)

Supermoon
SAT The moon will be full at it’s closest approach to the earth on Saturday night, for the first of three times this year.

Milk Carton Derby
SAT Colorful milk-carton boats competing for prizes plus activities and food on the shore at Green Lake Park. Map
(www.seafair.com)

Chinatown Dragon Fest
SAT-SUN Lion and Dragon dances, rhythmical Japanese taiko drumming, Chinese martial arts demonstrations, Asian drill team, Korean Dancing, Indian dance performances, and much more! Map
(www.cidbia.org)

Concours D’Elegance Classic, Sports and Muscle Car Show
SAT Display of more than 60 classic, sports and muscle cars plus wine tasting at Lynnwood Golf Course. Directions
(www.alderwoodterrace.com)

Mercer Island Summer Celebration
SAT-SUN Arts & crafts, live music & theater, parade, fireworks, classic car show and more at Luther Burbank Park & Mercerdale Park. Map
(www.mercergov.org)

Arlington Fly-In
THU-SAT Airshow, flight demonstrations, bands, military vehicles, hot air balloons, fireworks and music at Arlington Airport. Map
(www.arlingtonflyin.org)

Skagit Valley Highland Games
SAT-SUN Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon. Map
(http://celticarts.org)