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October 16-18, 2015

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Camp Korey Fall Festival
FRI-SUN Kids activites, farm animals, cooking demonstrations, farmer’s market and more. Camp Korey is located at Carnation Farm. Map
(campkorey.org/fallfestival)

Pt. Defiance Zoo Boo
SAT-SUN The popular event features indoor and outdoor activities, camel rides, as well as treats, photos and more. Everyone in costume will receive a $2 discount off the general zoo admission rate. At Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Map
(www.pdza.org)

TurkFest
SAT-SUN Celebration of Turkish culture with a variety of traditional and contemporary food, music, dance, art, and kids activities. At the Seattle Center Armory..
Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Remodeled Home Tour
SAT Homeowners throughout the greater Seattle area are opening their doors to showcase their professionally remodeled homes, including whole-house remodels, master bedroom suites, kitchen transformations and more!
(remodeltour.com)

Seattle Restaurant Week
SUN-THU More than 165 local restaurants are serving up three-course dinners for just $30, and many also offer two-course lunches for $15. Map
(srw.seattletimes.com)

Tickets on sale for Nov 14 Taste of Tulalip
Sip, savor & learn with samples and pairings from over 120 wineries plus craft beer, food, music and cooking demonstrations on Nov 14 at the Tulalip Casino. Tickets $110 and up. Map
(www.tasteoftulalip.com)

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October 9-11, 2015

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Seattle Auto Show
THU-SUN Hundreds of cars on display including 2016 new models, exotic cars and concept cars at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Directions
(http://www.seattleautoshow.com/)

Oktoberfest Northwest
FRI-SUN The 11th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest will serve up beer, brats, & authentic entertainment. At the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.oktoberfestnw.com)

MEHVA Fall Foliage Tour
SUN A scenic 4-hour trip through the Cascade foothills along the quiet back roads of east King County as the autumn leaves are turning color. Tour stops for photos and lunch. Buses depart at 11 a.m. from 2nd Ave. S. and S. Main St., across from the Seattle Fire Department Headquarters. Map
(www.mehva.org)

Kelsey Creek Farm Fair
SAT Entertainment, heritage demonstrations and activities, farm animals, tractor-pulled wagon rides, pony rides, food vendors, Kid’s Corral activities, pumpkin patch and decorating at Kelsey Creek Farm Park. Map
(www.myparksandrecreation.com)

Museum of Flight Star Wars Reads Day
SAT Death Star Ground School, Wookie Workshops, Storytime with Ewok and more. Half price museum admission for all in Star Wars costume. Map
(http://www.museumofflight.org/)

Sammamish Arts Fair
SAT-SUN Display and sale by juried local artists including painting, mixed media, glass, jewelry, wood, textiles, photography and ceramics, art demos, activities, arts encounters at Sammamish City Hall. Map
(sammamishartsfair.wordpress.com)

Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival
FRI-SUN Crab, chowder cook-off, arts, crafts and more. In Port Angeles. Map
(www.crabfestival.org)

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
SAT-SUN Thousands of rare books, prints, maps, photos and more at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Map
(www.seattlebookfair.com)

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October 2-4, 2014

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Issaquah Salmon Days Festival
SAT-SUN Arts & crafts, food, entertainment, salmon exhibits and more in downtown Issaquah. Kids love watching the salmon jumping in the stream near the hatchery. Map
(www.salmondays.org)

Trucktoberfest
SAT-SUN 30 gourmet food trucks in one weekend with over 30 craft breweries with over 75 beers join tap. At Marymoor Park. Map (www.mobilefoodrodeo.com)

Leavenworth Oktoberfest
FRI-SAT Free transportation in Leavenworth, live music, German food, arts and crafts, and activities for the whole family. Oktoberfest in Leavenworth is the next best thing to being in Munich!
Map
(www.leavenworthoktoberfest.com)

Everett Sausage Festival
FRI-SUN Food booths, children’s games, Family Entertainment Stage, bingo, carnival, and Bavarian Beer Garden, Map
(www.everettsausagefest.com)

OysterFest
SAT-SUN Seafood cook-off and Iron Chef competitions, entertainment, wine tasting, oyster-shucking competition and more at the Port of Shelton. Map
(www.oysterfest.org)

Northwest Tea Festival
SAT-SUN Fun and educational event about the multifaceted world of tea with authors, experts, retailers, artists and enthusiasts at Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center. Map
(www.nwteafestival.com)

Croatia Fest
SUN Continuous live music and dance performances, food demonstrations and vendors of Croatian merchandise.
At the Seattle Center Armory. Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Haunted Houses
THRU OCT 31
o Wild Waves Fright Fest – 2 Haunted Houses, rides, entertainment
o KUBE 93 / Georgetown Morgue Haunted House – The scariest event of the season!
o Haunted Nightmare at the Nile – Be afraid!
o Nightmare at Beaver Lake – Proceeds benefit Des Moines Rotary
o Find More Haunted Houses

Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes
THRU OCT 31
o Remlinger Farms
o Maris Farms
o Dr. Mazes Farm
o Stocker Farms
o Carpinto Bros Farms
o Carleton Farm
o The Farm
o Craven Farm
o Fosters Corn Maze
o Fairbank Farm
o Thomasson Family Farm
o Camp Korey

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September 11-13, 2015

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Washington State Fair in Puyallup
FRI-SEP 27 Opening weekend of the biggest fair on the West Coast. Carnival fairway with games and rides, Kid’s stage, petting barn, product vendors, agricultural displays and more at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Try a famous fair scone or onion burger. Map
(www.thefair.com)

Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
FRI-SUN Children’s parade, grand parade, art, food, entertainment and fireworks at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park. Map
(mukilteolighthousefestival.com)

Newcastle Days
FRI-SAT Music, food, craft vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts activities, pony rides, community art show, custom and classic car show at Lake Boren Park. Map
(www.ci.newcastle.wa.us)

Puget Sound Bird Fest
FRI-SUN Celebration of birds and nature with guided walks, exhibits, vendors and more in downtown Edmonds. Map
(www.pugetsoundbirdfest.com)

International Festival Seatac
SAT-SUN Food, crafts, music, children’s activities at Angle Lake Park. Map
(www.ci.seatac.wa.us)

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August 28-30, 2015

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Evergreen State Fair
THU-SEP 07 Washington’s second largest state fair with carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, food booths, and live entertainment Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe, WA. Directions
(www.evergreenfair.org)

Chehalis Garlic Fest
FRI-SUN fun, food, music, crafts, and, oh, yeah… garlic! At Southwest Washington Fairgrounds in Chehalis. Map
(www.chehalisgarlicfest.com)

Kitsap County Fair
WED-SUN Animals, carnival, exhibits, music, entertainment and more at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds just a short ferry ride away in Bremerton. Map Ferry Schedule
(www.kitsapgov.com)

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August 21-24, 2015

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Washington State International Kite Festival
MON-SUN One of the world’s largest kite festivals in Long Beach, WA. Map
(kitefestival.com)

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

Olympia Sand in the City
SAT-SUN Washingtons largest free family sand festival. Sculpting events with 240 tons of sand, arts/science/educational activities and entertainment in Olympia. Map
(www.hocm.org)

Camlann Medieval Villiage Harvest Festival
SAT-SUN Knightly combat, puppetry, music, crafts, archery, and minstrels at th Camlann Medieval Village in Carnation. Directions
(www.camlann.org)

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August 14-16, 2015

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A Taste of Edmonds
FRI-SUN Taste food from local eateries plus live entertainment including music and children’s activities, wine-tasting and beer garden in downtown Edmonds. Map
(www.atasteofedmonds.com)

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)

Bubblefest
FRI-SUN Bubble Bonanza, bubble gum blowing contest, live science show with frozen and flaming bubbles. At the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacificsciencecenter.org)

Seattle Tattoo Expo
FRI-SUN Tattoo artists, live music, art, seminars and competitions at Seattle Center. Map
(www.seattletattooexpo.com)

Auburn Days Festival
FRI-SUN Entertainment, food, fun run, parade, street dance and car show in downtown Auburn. Map
(www.auburndays.com)

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)

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

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August 7-9, 2015

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Kirkland Summerfest
FRI-SAT Family festival of music, art and food in downtown Kirkland. Sponsored by Kirkland auto dealers. Map
(www.kirklandsummerfest.com)

South Lake Union Block Party
FRI-SUN Food from neighborhood eateries, beer/wine garden, local music and kids’ activities at South Lake Union Discovery Center. Map
(www.slublockparty.com)

Pierce County Fair
THU-SUN 4-H exhibits, entertainment, fair food and more in Graham. Map
(www.piercecountyfair.com)

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)

Festival at Mount Si
FRI-SUN Music, food, children’s activities, parade, car show and fireworks at Si View Community Center in North Bend. Map
(www.festivalatmtsi.org)

Marysville Homegrown Festival
FRI-SUN Marketplace of local produce, arts & crafts and music along Third St. in Marysville. Sponsored by local merchants. Map
(www.marysvillemerchants.com)

Kitsap Wine Festival
SAT Celebration of food and wine at Harborside Fountain Park in Bremerton. Map Ferry Schedule
(www.kitsapwinefestival.com)

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July 10-12, 2015

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

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

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

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

Seafair 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)

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)

Free Slurpies at 7-Eleven
SAT Get a free 7.11 oz Slurpie drink in celebration of 7-Eleven day.
(www.7-eleven.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)

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)

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

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)

Return to Renton Car Show
SUN Classic car show to benefit youth programs provided by the Renton Police Dept at Renton Downtown Piazza. Map
(www.gorenton.com)

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July 10-12, 2015

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

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

Seafair 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)

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)

Free Slurpies at 7-Eleven
SAT Get a free 7.11 oz Slurpie drink in celebration of 7-Eleven day.
(www.7-eleven.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)

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)

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

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)

Return to Renton Car Show
SUN Classic car show to benefit youth programs provided by the Renton Police Dept at Renton Downtown Piazza. Map
(www.gorenton.com)

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

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

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