Tag Archives: Folklife

May 26-29, 2017

Memorial Day
MON Honoring past and present heroes in the United States Armed Forces.

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 11 With over 400 features, short films, and documentaries, the Seattle International Film Festival is the largest film festival in the United States. Venues
(www.siff.net)

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)

Curiosity Days – Astronomy
SAT-MON Special planetarium shows, talks, and activities about astronomy, astrophysics and spaceflight. At the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.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.brinnonshrimpfest.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)

Tankfest Northwest
SAT 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)

I Dig Dinos at Burke Museum
SUN Demonstrations and hands-on activities for all ages at Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture at UW. Map
(www.burkemuseum.org)

May 27-29, 2016

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)

Legos – The Art of the Brick
SAT-SUN Opening weekend for a critically acclaimed collection of inspiring artworks made exclusively from one of the most recognizable toys in the world: the LEGO® brick. At the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 12 The largest film festival in the United States featuring independent and foreign films. Venues
(www.siff.net)

Above and Beyond interactive flight exhibit
SAT Opening weekend if this large-scale exhibition inviting you to fly like a bird, pilot a drone into the eye of a hurricane and create your own supersonic jet. Through Sept 10 at the Museum of Flight. Map
(http://www.museumofflight.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.brinnonshrimpfest.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, truck pull and more at Evergreen Speedway in Monroe. Map
(www.evergreenspeedway.com)