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October 31 – November 2, 2014

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Trick or Treat
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LaConner Arts Alive
FRI-SUN Exhibitions by local artists in picturesque LaConner. Map
(www.lovelaconner.com)

Mexican Dia de Muertos
SAT-SUN A Mexican Celebration to Remember Our Departed featuring live performances, spectacular sand paintings, special hands-on activities, foods, face painting and exquisite rituals. Create sugar skulls and paper skeletons, explore community altars and march in a musical procession to remember the dead.
Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Northwest Historical Miniatures Gaming Society Exhibition
SUN Hobby demonstrations combining the challenges of fine model-making and sophisticated strategy game-playing. Map
(www.museumofflight.org)

Daylight Savings Ends
SUN Set your clocks back one hour Saturday night

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October 24-26, 2014

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Best of the Northwest Art Show
FRI-SUN Northwest Art Alliance presents arts and fine crafts by 110 local artists. In hagar 30 at Seattle’s Magnuson Park. Map Map
(www.nwartalliance.com)

Trick or Treating at Seattle Waterfront
SUN Bring your little ghouls and goblins to Downtown’s Waterfront and trick-or-treat at participating businesses from the Ferry Terminal to the Old Spaghetti Factory. Map
(www.downtownseattle.com)

Halloween at the Seattle Aquarium
SAT-SUN creepy games and activities, face painting, fun treats and two kinds of pumpkin carving demonstrations – on land and underwater! Map
(www.seattleaquarium.org)

Museum of Fright
SUN Halloween treats, games, ghosts from aviation’s past and more at the Museum of Flight. Map
(www.museumofflight.org)

Woodland Park Zoo Pumpkin Bash
SAT Pumpkins for the animals, trick-or-treating, and more are in store for little goblins and ghosts. Map
(www.zoo.org)

Healthfest
SAT-SUN Discover Health and Wellness Options for You and Your Family 10am – 5pm, Seattle Center Armory Map
(seattlecenter.org)

Tacoma Holiday Food & Gift Festival
WED-SUN Holiday shopping for decorations, gifts, arts & crafts plus Santa, entertainment and local chefs at the Tacoma Dome. Map
(www.holidaygiftshows.com)

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October 17-19, 2014

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Seattle Auto Show
WED-SUN See and compare hundreds of new 2014’s including new electrics & hybrids, exotics and classic muscle cars. At Centurylink Field Events Center. Map
(www.seattleautoshow.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)

Bothell Beer Festival
SAT Local breweries, food and live music. In downtown Bothell. Map
(www.explorebothell.com)

Seattle TurkFest
SAT-SUN Celebration of Turkish culture with a variety of traditional and contemporary music and dance performances, art and textile exhibitions, films, youth activities, cuisine, and workshops.
Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Remodeled Home Tour
SAT-SUN 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)

Woodland Park Zoo Pumpkin Bash
SAT-SUN Pumpkins for the animals, trick-or-treating, and more are in store for little goblins and ghosts. Map
(www.zoo.org)

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 games, treats and more. Everyone in costume will receive a discount off the general zoo admission rate. At Tacoma’s Pt. Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Map
(www.pdza.org)

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October 3-5, 2014

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Northwest Chocolate Festival
FRI-SUN The Northwest Chocolate Festival is proud to be the largest gathering of true Bean-To-Bar chocolate makers in the United States. We are delighted and tastefully surprised to be the largest dessert showcase in the city of Seattle.
Video At the Washington State Convention Center. Map
(www.nwchocolate.com)

Oktoberfest Northwest
FRI-SUN The 9th Annual Oktoberfest Northwest will serve up beer, brats, & authentic entertainment. At the Puyallup Fair and Events Center. Map
(www.oktoberfestnw.com)

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

Seattle Home Show 2
FRI-SUN The Seattle Home Show is the Northwest’s largest consumer home show with everything for the home – indoors and out – with hundreds of exhibits including builders, remodelers, the latest appliances and fixtures, seminars and wine tasting. At Centurylink Field Events Center. Map
(http://seattlehomeshow.com/)

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

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
(http://www.salmondays.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)

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.
Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

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September 26-28, 2014

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

Free Museum Day
SAT Free admission to many museums including EMP, Seattle Art Museum and The Museum of Flight.
(www.smithsonianmag.com)

Italian Festival
SAT-SUN Food Court & Vendor Market, Celebrity Chef cooking demos, Sicilian puppetry, and a Grape Stomping competition.
At the Seattle Center. Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

The Bite of Broadview
FRI-SUN Carnival rides, live music and entertainment including Caspar Babypants, arts, crafts and food vendors, beer/wine garden, Kids’ Zone, car show. At Christ the King school in Seattle. Map
(www.biteofbroadview.com)

Burlington Harvest Festival
SAT Pumpkin hurl, pie eating contest, bouncy house, food vendors and more at the Skagit River Park in Burlington. Map
(www.burlington-chamber.com)

Duvall Heritage Festival
SAT Celebrate the “good old days” by bringing the whole family to Duvall for a day of fun, learning, and reminiscing at the Duvall Heritage Festival at the historic Dougherty Farmstead in Duvall. Map
(duvallhistoricalsociety.org)

Port Gamble Old Mill Days
SAT-SUN Carnival, arts and crafts vendors, beer garden, chainsaw speed carving, carvers auction, Forest Festival exhibits, classic car show, Lumberjack Competition in Port Gamble. Map Ferry Schedule
(www.oldmilldays.com)

Emerald Downs Fan Appreciation Day
SUN Emerald Downs thanks fans on closing day with discounts on admissions, parking, beer, gift shop and more. At Emerald Downs in Auburn. Map
(www.emeralddowns.com)

Bainbridge Island Harvest Fair
SUN Music, food vendors, beer and wine garden, display vegetable garden, 4-H petting zoo, sheep shearing, apple cider pressing (bring your own apples), wagon rides, pie contest, scarecrow contest, farming exhibits at Johnson Farm on Bainbridge Island. Map Ferry Schedule
(friendsofthefarms.org/)

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September 12-14, 2014

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Washington State Fair in Puyallup
THRU SEP 21 Second 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)

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show
WED-SUN You don’t have to be a boater to appreciate the romance of the sea. Onboard tours of more than 300 recreational power and sail boats with free sailboat rides, how-to seminars, entertainment and food on South Lake Union. Map
(www.boatsafloatshow.com)

Seattle Fiestas Patrias
SAT-SUN For two days, families enjoy the culture, art, music, dance, and delicious Mexican and Latin American food at the Seattle Center. Map More Festál
(www.seattlecenter.com)

Snohomish Pumpkin Hurl & Medieval Fair
SAT-SUN Medieval trebuchets hurling pumpkins over 1/4 mile, Medieval village with arts, crafts, food. At Alexander Farm in Everett. Map
(www.festivalofpumpkins.org)

Free Summer Fly Days – Pacific Legends
SAT Flying at noon: North American B-25, Grumman Hellcat Map
(flyingheritage.com)

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September 5-7, 2014

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Washington State Fair in Puyallup
FRI-SEP 21 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)

Newcastle Days
SAT Music, food, craft vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts activities, pony rides, community art show, custom and classic car show at Lake Boren Park.BONUS performance by Allan White’s band White 4:30 to 7! Map
(www.ci.newcastle.wa.us)

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

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)

Pacific Northwest Concours d’Elegance
SUN Celebration of the arts of vintage automobile, motorcycle and wooden boat design at America’s Car Museum in Tacoma. Map
(www.lemaymuseum.org)

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August 29 – Sept 1, 2014

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Bumbershoot
FRI-MON The original Seattle arts festival. Live music, dance, theater, film, art displays at Seattle Center. Map
(bumbershoot.org)

Bremerton Blackberry Festival
SAT-OCT 01 Entertainment, food, fun on the Bremerton Boardwalk. Take a scenic walk-on ferry ride from downtown Seattle. Map Ferry Schedule
(www.blackberryfestival.org)

Evergreen State Fair
THRU SEP 01 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)

Olympia Harbor Days
FRI-SUN Display and tours of vintage, working and retired tugboats. Live entertainment, food, art, history, and a last farewell to the summer. At Olympia’s Percival Landing. Map
(harbordays.com)

Ellensburg Rodeo
FRI-MON One of the West’s premier rodeos at the Kittitas County Fairgrounds in Ellensburg. Map
(ellensburgrodeo.com)

Westport Seafood Festival and Craft Show
SAT A family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more plus live music and local crafts in Westport. Map
(www.westportgrayland-chamber.org)

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August 22-24, 2014

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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)

Evergreen State Fair
THRU SEP 01 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)

Flower Show
SAT-SUN PSDA Show at Sky Nursery in Shoreline. Map
(www.pugetsounddahlias.org)

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)

Free Summer Fly Days – Battle of Britain
SAT Flying at noon: Vickers Supermarine Spitfire, Hawker Hurricane Map
(flyingheritage.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 8-10, 2013

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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)

Kirkland Summerfest
FRI-SUN A Celebration of art, music, food, and family fun on the waterfront. In downtown Kirkland. Map
(www.kirklandsummerfest.com)

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

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

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

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

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

Perseid Meteor Shower
FRI-SUN Watch the sky at night and you may be rewarded with one of the best annual displays of shooting stars. The Perseid meteor shower is an annual meteor shower that is extremely regular in its timing and can potentially be visible for weeks in the late summer sky

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