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June 7-9, 2013

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Maple Valley Days
FRI-SUN Parade, classic car show, food, arts & crafts, radio-controlled hydros and more at Lake Wilderness Park. Map
(www.maplevalleydays.com)

Seattle Science Festival Expo Day
SAT FREE event with family-friendly hands-on experiments, exhibits, demonstrations, interactive activities, games and live performances. With over 130 exhibitors and two live science stages, there is something for the whole family to enjoy. Map
(www.seattlesciencefestival.org)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 09 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)

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)

Deming Logging Show
SAT-SUN Loggers’ feats and maneuvers, equipment and truck displays and a barbecue in Deming. Map
(www.demingloggingshow.com)

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May 31 – July 2, 2013

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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 09 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)

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

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 24-26, 2013

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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)

Seattle International Film Festival
THRU JUN 09 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)

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

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

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)

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May 17-19, 2013

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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 09  The largest film festival in the United States featuring independent and foreign films. Venues
(www.siff.net)

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)

An Evening With A Mystic
FRI Meet self-realized master Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, and listen to a blend of ancient wisdom and modern insight. Map Sadhguru
(www.ishausa.org/seattle/)

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

Paine Field Aviation Day
SAT Aircraft displays, historic warbirds, kids activities, helicoptor rides. Directions
(www.painefield.com)

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)

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)

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May 10-12, 2013

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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

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)

Seattle Maritime Festival
TUE-SAT 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)

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 SUN 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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January 18-20, 2013

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Science Fiction Short Film Festival
SAT The festival will showcase animated and live-action in science fiction and fantasy films. At the Experience Music Project at Seattle Center. Map
(www.siff.net)

Model Train Show
SAT-MON A Northwest family tradition for 36 years, the Model Railroad Show brings many creative layouts and different scales of models for you to enjoy at the Pacific Science Center. Map
(www.pacsci.org)

Bavarian Ice Festival
SAT-SUN A weekend grab bag of invigorating outdoor events includes snow sculpture, tug o’ war, an ice cube scramble for kids six and under, the great Frisbee sweep, and Leavenworth’s famous Smooshing Contest. Map
(www.leavenworth.org)

Lasting Homes Expo
SAT Get answers to your questions on home repair, maintenance, remodels and design! Northgate Mall. Map
(lastinghome.com)

Seattle Wedding Expo
SAT-SUN Commercial show with vendors plus wedding fashion shows at Seattle Center. Map
(www.bridesclub.com)

Blue Monday
Monday, Jan 21st is officially the gloomiest day of the year. Take the opportunity to cheer someone up!
(www.bluemonday.org)

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November 9-11, 2012

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Veteran’s Day
SUN Veterans Day is an official United States holiday honoring armed service veterans.

Veteran’s Day Parade
SAT One of the largest Veterans Day Parades west of the Mississippi with honor guards, veteran units and military fly-over starting at 9am in downtown Auburn. Map
(www.auburnwa.gov)

Museum of Flight Veteran’s Day Celebration
SUN Boeing Employee’s Concert Band performs patriotic music plus color guard and guest speakers. Map
(http://www.museumofflight.org/)

Seattle Veterans Museum
SUN-TUE Mission: To honor and thank our Veterans and educate the Puget Sound community about the sacrifices our Veterans have made for our freedoms. Map
(www.seattleveteransmuseum.org)

Glitter Sale at Seattle Goodwill
SUN-TUE Glamorous formal wear, jewelry, vintage clothing and accessories at the Seattle Goodwill Store. Map
(www.seattlegoodwill.org)

Space Shuttle Trainier Exhibit Opens
SAT Opening ceremony, music, entertainment and tours of NASA’s Space Shuttle Trainer at Museum of Flight. Map
(www.museumofflight.org)

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

Taste of Tulalip
SUN-TUE Sip, savor & learn with samples and pairings from over 120 wineries plus craft beer, food, music and cooking demonstrations at the Tulalip Casino Map
(www.tasteoftulalip.com)

Affordable Art Fair
FRI-SUN Contemporary paintings, rpints, photographs and more affordably priced plus children’s activities, cafe, workshops and more at Seattle Center. Map
(www.affordableartfair.com/seattle)

Scrapbook Convention
FRI-SUN At Meydenbauer Center Bellevue. Map
(www.scrapandpapercorner.com)

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October 26-28, 2012

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Pike Place Market Community Giving Fall Celebration
SAT Trick-or-treat at Market vendors, decorate pumpkins, enjoy free seasonal bites and celebrate local organizations that are making a difference in our community. Map
(www.pikeplacemarket.org)

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)

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

Trunk or Treat
SAT The little goblins can stroll the back parking lot from trunk to trunk for candy and enjoy some hot cider under the spookbrella to keep warm. Awards and prizes will be given for the best costumes and trunk decorations. Map
(www.samena.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)

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October 12-14, 2012

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Leavenworth Oktoberfest
THRU OCT 20 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)

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)

Taste of Russia Bazaar
SAT-SUN Russian dancing, entertainment, vendors, food, bake sale, beer and wine garden, Samovar Tea Room, tours of the historic church at Saint Nicholas Russian Orthodox Cathedral in Seattle. Map
(saintnicholascathedral.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
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
(www.crabfestival.org)

Eastside Women’s Show
SAT a growing premier lineup of fantastic fashion, beauty & fitness, food & wine, home décor & furniture, and more at Meydenbauer Convention Center in Bellevue. Map
(www.eastsidewomensshow.com)

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

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