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June 6-8, 2014

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National Doughnut Day
FRI Free doughnuts

Hydros & Hot Rods
SAT Come and hear Live Music and see Hot Rods next to your favorite Vintage Unlimited Hydroplanes. At the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent. Map
(thunderboats.ning.com)

Waterfront Wimsea
SUN Free family fun featuring bubbles, magic, music, games and more at Waterfront Park in Seattle. Map
(www.downtownseattle.com)

Free Fishing Weekend
SAT-SUN Fishing licenses are not required to fish anywhere in Washington State. Map
(wdfw.wa.gov)

State Parks Free Day
SAT-SUN In honor of National Trails Day and WDFW Free Fishing Weekend, Saturday and Sunday are “free days” and the Discover Pass is not required to visit a state park Map
(www.parks.wa.gov)

D-Day 70th Anniversary
FRI-SAT Re-enactors in uniforms, vintage military vehicles and encampments and kids’ activities at the Historic Flight Foundation in Mukilteo. Map
(historicflight.org)

Pagdiriwang Philipine Festival
SAT-SUN Commemorating the anniversary of Philippine Independence, the event has grown into the biggest festival of Filipino arts and culture in the Pacific Northwest. Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 08 Last weekend. The largest film festival in the United States featuring independent and foreign films. Venues
(www.siff.net)

Anacortes Waterfront Festival
SAT-SUN Family-friendly festival celebrates Anacortes’s maritime heritage with free boat rides, live entertainment, car show and swap meet in downtown Anacortes. Map
(www.anacortes.org)

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May 30 – June 1, 2014

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Edmonds Waterfront Festival
FRI-SUN Family festival, 2 stages of entertainment, arts, crafts and food vendors, kids’ activities and rides, beer garden with dancing, classic yacht show, free shuttle bus throughout Edmonds, Willow Creek fish hatchery free trout fishing for kids. Map
(www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.com)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 08 Last weekend. The largest film festival in the United States featuring independent and foreign films. Venues
(www.siff.net)

Mason County Forest Festival
THU-SUN Car show, carnival, parade, logging show and fireworks in downtown Shelton. Map
(www.masoncountyforestfestival.org)

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May 23-26, 2014

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Northwest Folklife Festival
FRI-MON Ethnic music and dance, visual arts, folklore, children’s activities, food, crafts and funky fun at Seattle Center. If you like street musicians this is the festival for you. Free Admission. Map
(www.folklife.org)

Hydro Fever
SAT Celebration of the museum’s anniversary with model hydro racing for kids and other memorabilia at the Hydroplane and Raceboat Museum in Kent. Map
(www.thunderboats.org)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 08 Last weekend. The largest film festival in the United States featuring independent and foreign films. Venues
(www.siff.net)

Edmonds Jazz Connection
SAT Continuous performances by student jazz groups at various locations in Edmonds. Map
(www.jazzconnection.org)

Kitsap Harbor Festival
SAT-SUN Tall ships, classic car show, Seagull Calling Festival, sailing regatta, entertainment and more along the waterfront in Bremerton and Port Orchard. Directions
(www.kitsapharborfestival.com)

Hood Canal ShrimpFest
SAT-SUN Craft and food vendors, belt sander races, exhibits, entertainment, children’s activities in Brinnon. Map
(www.emeraldtowns.org)

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

Demolition Derby and Fireworks
SUN Demolition Derby, Fireworks, school bus races and more at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe. Map
(www.evergreenspeedway.com)

Tankfest Northwest
MON TankFest Northwest is an all-day event that brings history alive for the community and honors the military innovations of the past, as meticulously restored WWII-era tanks and vintage artillery put on an explosive show for the crowd.
(flyingheritage.com)

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May 16-18, 2014

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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 08 Runs for three weeks and features a diverse assortment of predominantly independent and foreign films and documentaries. SIFF is one of the largest film festivals in the world. Venues
(www.siff.net)

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

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)

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)

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)

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May 9-11, 2014

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Mother’s Day
SUN Celebrating Moms everywhere.

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

Seattle Maritime Festival
THU-SUN 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)

Northwest Paddling Festival
FRI-SAT Featuring more than 60 paddle sports businesses offering canoes, kayaks, stand up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and gear. At Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah. Map
(northwestpaddlingfestival.com)

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)

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 MAY 11 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 2-4, 2014

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

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

Issaquah Wine Walk
FRI Enjoy music, art and wines from local boutique wineries poured in various designated tasting locations up and down Front Street, Issaquah. Map
(http://www.downtownissaquah.com/)

Recipe for Love in Redmond
SAT Recipe for Love is a participatory performance celebration. So, that means there will be Spectating! Dancing! Frolicking in the streets! Sharing of cake! On the grand lawn at Redmond City Hall. Map
(www.lucianeare.org)

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)

Spring SowDown Festival on Oxbow Farm
SUN Explore, plant, learn, and celebrate with fun activities to learn about gardening, worms, chicks, bunnies and bees. Directions
(www.oxbow.org)

Sequim Irrigation Festival
FRI-MAY 11 Craft fair, car show and events for the entire family in historic Sequim. Oldest continuously running festival in Washington State. Map
(irrigationfestival.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)

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April 25-27, 2014

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

Gear up for outdoor adventure Expo
SAT-SUN A Consumer Trade Show Focusing on Outdoor Adventure Equipment and Unique Destination Travel Map
(seattle2014.gearupexpo.com)

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)

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)

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. At the Seattle Aquarium. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

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

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)

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 – 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)

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)

America’s Family Pet Expo
FRI-SUN Everything you need to know for a happier healthier pet. At the Puyallup Fair & Event Center. Map
(petexpowa.org)

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April 18-20, 2014

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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)

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Whirligig
THRU APR 20 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: Sea Otters
FRI-SUN Learn about the furry inhabitants of the Aquarium. Special talks and demonstrations, guest speakers and hands-on activities. At the Seattle Aquarium. Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

National Parks Free Entrance Days
SAT-SUN Free admission at Mount Rainier National Park, Olympic National Park and all other National parks. In celebration of National Park Week. Find a Park
(http://www.nps.gov/index.htm)

Kid’s Easter Activities
o SAT Gillman Village Issaquah Easter Eggstravaganza Treats for kids and photos with Easter Bunny. Map
o SAT Sammamish YMCA Eggstravaganza Egg hunt, Easter Bunny and games. Map
o SUN Easter Egg Hunt @ Crossroads Park Easter Egg Hunt for all ages beginning at noon Map
o SAT 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 SAT Meet the Easter Bunny at Bothell Country Village 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
o More Easter Egg Hunts

Easter Sunday
SUN Christians celebrate the ressurection of Jesus

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March 29-30, 2014

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

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)


Emerald City COMICON
FRI-SUN The Premier comic book & pop culture convention in the Pacific NW since 2003. Artists, celebrities and hundreds of booths at the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.emeraldcitycomicon.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)

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

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March 14-16, 2014

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Kruckeberg Leprechaun Hunt
THRU MAR 30 Leprechaun scavenger hunt at the Garden, every day in March. At the Kruckeberg Botanic Garden in Shoreline. Map
(kruckeberg.org)

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)

Doll, Teddy Bear & Antique Show
SAT-SUN Commercial exhibit and sale of antique to modern dolls, bears, supplies, clothing, jewelry at Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.dolls4all.com)

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