Bite of Greece Seattle
June 3-5 Authentic Greek food, beer, wine, music, 4-10 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 4, noon-5 p.m. June 5, Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave., Seattle (206-323-8557 or biteofgreeceseattle.com).[1]
Edmonds Waterfront Festival
June 3-5 Entertainment, food vendors, 5K fun run, classic yacht display, hydroplane display, kids arcade rides and games, arts and crafts vendors, 3-10 p.m. June 3, 11 a.m.-10 p.m. June 4, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. June 5, Port of Edmonds Marina, 336 Admiral Way, Edmonds; $3 admission benefits Rotary community projects and charities; ages 12 and younger free (edmondswaterfrontfestival.org[2]).
Beacon Hill Festival
June 4 Entertainment, local food, carnival games, bounce toys, vendors, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle (206-684-7481).
Flying Wheels Summer Century
June 4 Cascade Bicycle Club ride, 104-, 63-, 45- or 23-mile routes, 6:30-9 a.m.; finish-line beer garden and food, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $50-$80 (cascade.org[3]).
Kent International Festival
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June 4 International entertainment for all ages on three stages, vendors, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; Kent International Food Court, 11 a.m.-3:30 p.m., $5/plate; world dance party on the plaza, 5-6:30 p.m.; festival finale, 7-10 p.m., ShoWare Center, 625 W. James St., Kent; free (kentinternationalfestival.com).[4]
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
June 4-5 Music, martial arts, performances, visual arts to celebrate Filipino independence, 11 a.m.-7 p.m., Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or festalpagdiriwang.com[5]).
Seattle Pet Expo
June 4-5 Vendors, entertainment, costume contest, pet-care information, pet adoption by rescue groups, author readings, book signings, agility demonstrations, pets welcome, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 4, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. June 5, Washington State Convention Center, 800 Convention Place, Seattle (seattlepetexpo.com[6]).
Dozer Day Seattle
June 4-5 Charitable fundraising event to educate children of all ages about sustainable communities and public safety, interact with heavy construction equipment, fire engines, ambulances, police cars; outdoor activities, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $8-$13 (seattle.dozerday.org[7]).
WSSCA Summer Sports Card and Memorabilia Show
June 4-5 Washington State Sports Collectors Association (WSSCA) 40 tables of vintage and modern sports cards and collectibles, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 4, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 5, Meridian Park Elementary School, 17077 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline; $3, ages 12 and younger free (wsscaseattle.com[8]).
Duvall Days Festival
June 4-5 Parade, 9 a.m. June 4; vendors, music, art demonstrations, food, kids zip line, bouncy houses, obstacle course, games, petting zoo, youth performances, frog races, beer garden, 9 a.m.-5 p.m.; 5K run, 10K run, 8 a.m. June 5, Duvall (425-788-9182 or DuvallDays.org[9]).
Beach naturalists, Olympic Sculpture Park, Des Moines Beach Park
June 4-Aug. 3 Seattle Aquarium naturalists share knowledge exploring marine plants and animals at low tide, for all ages; drop-in 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4-5; 10 a.m.-12:30 p.m. June 19; 9:30 a.m.-noon July 2; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 3-4; 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. July 5; 11 a.m.-3 p.m. July 6; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. July 19; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 20; 11 a.m.-2 p.m. July 21; 9:30-11:30 a.m. July 31; 9:30 a.m.-12:30 p.m. Aug. 1; 10 a.m.-1 p.m. Aug. 2; 11 a.m.-1:30 p.m. Aug. 3, Olympic Sculpture Park, Broad Street and Elliott Avenue, Seattle and Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S., Des Moines; free (seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist[10]).
Beach naturalists, Dash Point State Park
June 4-July 5 Seattle Aquarium naturalists share knowledge exploring marine plants and animals at low tide, for all ages; drop-in 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4-5; 9:30 a.m.-noon July 2; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 3-4; 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. July 5, Dash Point State Park, 5700 S.W. Dash Point Road, Federal Way; free (seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist[11]).
Beach naturalists, Redondo Beach
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June 4-July 5 Seattle Aquarium naturalists share knowledge exploring marine plants and animals at low tide, for all ages; drop-in 10 a.m.-2 p.m. June 4; 9:30 a.m.-noon July 2; 10 a.m.-1:30 p.m. July 3-4; 10:30 a.m.-2:15 p.m. July 5, Redondo Beach, 28203 Redondo Beach Drive S., Des Moines; free (seattleaquarium.org/beach-naturalist[13]).
Race for the Cure
June 5 Komen Puget Sound Race for the Cure to raise funds to fight breast cancer; registration, 5 a.m.; Survivor Parade, 8 a.m.; Kids Race, 8:15 a.m.; Women Only 5K Run, 8:30 a.m.; Coed 5K Run, 8:45 a.m.; One Mile Walk, 9 a.m.; Coed 5K Walk, 9:15 a.m.; Paws for the Cure Walk with dogs, 9:30 a.m.; costumes and banners encouraged; Seattle Center, Seattle; $25-$85, suggested fundraising goal $300 (pugetsound.info-komen.org[14]).
Touch-a-Truck
June 5 Construction trucks, emergency vehicles, vintage trucks with professionals to explain the work each performs for children of all ages, activities, food vendors, 10 a.m.-1 p.m.; horns-free hour for children with special needs and/or sensitive ears, 9-10 a.m., Magnuson Park, 7400 Sand Point Way N.E., Seattle; free, donations to Junior League of Seattle accepted (jrleagueseattle.org/?nd=2016touchatruck).[15]
Big Backyard 5K
June 5 Run/walk to benefit King County Parks, dog and stroller friendly, 9 a.m. Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $35 (bby5k.com/[16]).
Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival
June 10-12 Garden art, display gardens, landscape designers, specialty nursery vendors, kids activities, wine garden, food fair, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 10, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 11, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 12, Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett (enjoyeverett.org[17]).
Maple Valley Days
June 10-12 Carnival, entertainment, craft and food vendors, 3-8 p.m. June 10; 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 11; 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 12; parade, 10 a.m. June 11, Witte Road; Street Rats Car Show, noon-3 p.m. June 11; Bear Run and Walk, 9-11 a.m. June 12, Lake Wilderness Park, 23601 224th Ave. S.E., Maple Valley (maplevalleydays.com[18]).
Georgetown Carnival
June 11 Musical performances, art events, noon-10 p.m., Georgetown neighborhood, Seattle (georgetownmerchants.org).[19]
Lake to Lake Bike Ride
June 11 Noncompetitive recreational ride for adults and youth ages 8 and older, two loops, mostly flat, 9-mile, Greenbelt Loop, challenging 22-mile Lake Loop, both through Bellevue s park system; benefits the City of Bellevue youth camp scholarship fund, 9 a.m. Lake Hills Community Park, 1200 164th Ave. S.E., Bellevue; $15-$20 (425-452-6885 or bellevuewa.gov/lake-to-lake-bike-ride.htm[20]).
Sound Rowers and Paddlers Lake Sammamish Race
June 11 Boat race, open to anyone with a human-powered vessel, kayaks, canoes, SUPs, rowing shells, pedal boats and surf skis, race lengths 3-, 6- and 13 miles, 10 a.m., Lake Sammamish State Park, 20606 S.E. 56th St., Issaquah; $10-$20 (soundrowers.org/wp/race-schedule/lake-sammamish[21]).
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest
June 11-12 Music, food, displays, vendors illuminate African-American heritage, noon-9 p.m. June 11, noon-6 p.m. June 12, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or festivalsundiata.org[22]).
Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival
June 11-12 Bike demos, vendors, trail riding, bike skills clinics, kids events, food vendors, beer garden; proceeds support Evergreen Mountain Bike Alliance to build and maintain trails; 9 a.m.-5 p.m. June 11, 9 a.m.-3 p.m. June 12, Duthie Hill Mountain Bike Park, Duthie Hill Road, Issaquah; admission free, $10-$20/all-day pass for bike demos, clinics, guided rides, ages 14 and younger free (evergreenmtbfestival.com[23]).
Marysville Strawberry Festlval
June 11-19 Parades, entertainment, carnival, market, fashion show, car show, talent show, Marysville (maryfest.org).[24]
Furry 5K Fun Run and Walk
June 12 Fun run and walk, dogs welcome, Pet-a-Palooza pet expo vendors, 10 a.m., Seward Park, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle; $25-$30, fundraising suggested (furry5k.com[25]).
Woodinville Wine Ride
June 12 Cascade Bicycle Club 30-mile ride on flat trails, finish line festival food, wine, music, 9 a.m. Woodinville Commons, 14481 Woodinville-Redmond Road N.E., Woodinville; $35-$65 (cascade.org[26]).
Seafair Festival kickoff
June 15 Kick off summer and Seafair with exhibits, food vendors, information on Seafair activities, 11:30 a.m.-1:30 p.m., Westlake Park, 401 Pine St., Seattle (seafair.com[27]).
Fremont Fair
June 17-19 Arts and crafts vendors, music, Art Car Blowout, 4-11 p.m. June 17, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. June 18, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 19; headliner concerts, 6 p.m. June 17-18; Dog Parade, 2:30 p.m. June 19, Fremont neighborhood, Seattle (fremontsolstice.com[28]).
Meeker Days Festival
June 17-19 Four entertainment stages, two food courts, 200 craft and commercial vendors, beer garden, antique tractor display, classic car show, noon-9 p.m. June 17, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. June 18, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 19, downtown Puyallup and Pioneer Park, Puyallup (253-840-2631 or puyallupmainstreet.com/events/meeker-days[29]).
Washington Brewers Festival
June 17-19 Washington Beer Commission all-ages festival with 400 beers from 105 Washington breweries, wine and cider tastings, food vendors, live music, kids playground, Root Beer Garden; ages 21 and older only, 4-9:30 p.m. June 17; all ages (under age 21 accompanied by parent), 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 18, 11:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. June 19, Marymoor Park, 6046 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; $25-$30/includes eight tastings; $5/designated driver; younger than 21, free (washingtonbeer.com[30]).
Rock N Roll Seattle Marathon
June 18 Marathon, half marathon and 8K with live music by local bands at every mile, 7 a.m.-3 p.m. June 18, starting from Seattle Center, $40-$125; participants pick up packets at Health and Fitness Expo with running info, fitness gear, health and nutritional information, open to the public, 11 a.m-4:30 p.m. June 16, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 17, CenturyLink Field Event Center, Seattle (runrocknroll.com/seattle).[31]
Fremont Solstice Parade
June 18 Naked, painted bike riders, 2:45 p.m.; arts-themed parade, 3 p.m., from Third Avenue Northwest and Leary Way Northwest, ending at Gas Works Park for Fremont Solstice Celebration music festival, food trucks, beer garden, art installations, 3:30-9 p.m., Gas Works Park, Seattle (fremontartscouncil.org[32]).
Discover the Wild Nearby: Opening Day Trails and Camping Expo
June 18 Opening day of Wild Nearby photo exhibit inspired by the book The North Cascades: Finding Beauty and Renewal in the Wild Nearby, with tips on hiking and camping in the North Cascades, climbing wall, outdoor nature games for all ages, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, University of Washington, Seattle; $7.50-$10 (206-543-5590 or burkemuseum.org/wildnearbyopening[33]).
Lake Forest Park Garden Tour and Plant Sale
June 18 Tour gardens with artist and music at each, 10 a.m.-4 p.m.; plant sale, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Lake Forest Park Town Center, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake Forest Park; $12-$15 (206-366-3302 or lfpgardentour.com[34]).
Bell Street Pier Classic Yacht Rendezvous
June 18-19 See 50 classic wooden yachts, many vessels open for boarding, wear soft-soled shoes; the largest gathering of prewar yachts on the West Coast, yachts built in Seattle specially showcased, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Bell Harbor Marina, 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle (portseattle.org/Marinas/Bell-Harbor-Marina/Pages/classic_wkend.aspx).[35]
Burien Wild Strawberry Festival
June 18-19 Music, performers, break-dance battle, Saturday Touch-a-Truck, car show, vendors, food trucks, kids activities, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 18, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 19, Burien Town Square Park, 152nd Street Southwest and Fifth Avenue Southwest, Burien (wildstrawberryfestival.org[36]).
Henry Moses Aquatic Center
June 18-Sept. 5 Two outdoor pools, lap pool and leisure pool with water slides, wave machine, water spray play, lazy river, toddler play area, concessions, open daily through Sept. 5, Henry Moses Aquatic Center, 1719 S.E. Maple Valley Highway, Renton; fees vary (425-430-6780 or rentonwa.gov[37]).
Juneteenth Celebration and Festival
June 19 Celebrating the 151st anniversary of the celebration of the news of the Emancipation Proclamation reaching Texas, with music, dance, celebration of students, Father s Day activities, sharing African-American culture, 10 a.m.-dusk, Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 S.E. 248th St., Kent (kentblackactioncommission.com[38]).
Fenders on Front Street
June 19 Classic car show, live music, MC Lance Lambert, 8 a.m.-3 p.m., Front Street and East Sunset Way, Issaquah; free for spectators, $20 donation suggested for car entry (fendersonfrontstreet.com[39]).
Bicycle Sunday
June 19, 26 Scenic boulevard for biking and walking, closed to motorized vehicles, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 19, 26, Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday[40]).
Make Music Seattle
June 21 Part of worldwide events, free concerts on streets, sidewalks and in parks around the city (makemusicday.org/seattle).[41]
Issaquah Make Music Day
June 21 Part of worldwide events, musicians of all ages, amateur and professional, every musical style, invited to participate, 5-9 p.m. at various Issaquah locations, including All-Instrument Flash Mob performing Louie, Louie, 6 p.m. on City Hall steps, Issaquah; free, musicians preregister (downtownissaquah.com/events-and-music/national-music-day).[42]
Taste of Tacoma
June 24-26 Food from 40 restaurants, specialty food products, 100 craft and commercial vendors, Taste Cooks cooking demo area featuring local chefs, music and entertainment on four stages, Rose Garden Wine Bar, beer gardens, carnival rides, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 24-25, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 26, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma (425-295-3262 or tasteoftacoma.com[43]).
Greenwood Car Show
June 25 Collector car show, music, vendors, 8 a.m.-4 p.m., Greenwood Avenue North from North 65th Street to North 90th Street, Seattle; vehicle registration $15-$30, free for spectators (206-930-3033 or greenwoodcarshow.com[44]).
Spirit of Indigenous People
June 25 Costumes, music and dance performances, storytelling of indigenous people around the world, 11 a.m.-5 p.m., Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or seattlecenter.com/festal).[45][46]
Seafair Pirates Landing
June 25 Seafair Pirates sail in to kick off the 67th Seafair; vendors, music, inflatable rides for kids, pirate look-a-like contest, 10 a.m.-5 p.m.; pirates scheduled to land about 2 p.m., Alki Beach Park, 1702 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle (seafairpirates.org[47]).
Bellevue Strawberry Festival
June 25-26 Bellevue tradition dating back to historic strawberry farming era, entertainment, food, strawberry shortcake, craft and merchandise vendors, historical and agricultural exhibits, games, clowns, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 25, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26, Crossroads Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue (bellevuestrawberryfestival.org[48]).
Shoreline Arts Festival
June 25-26 Local artists marketplace, musical performances in a wide range of styles, food truck food court, beer garden, juried art and photo exhibits, youth art exhibition, Missoula Children s Theatre performance, cultural rooms with displays and activities including Korean, Filipino and Chinese cultures, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 25, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 26, Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline (shorelinearts.net[49]).
Mary Olson Farm
June 25-26 Historic farm with animals, farmhouse tour, open noon-5 p.m. Saturdays-Sundays June 25-Aug. 28, Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road, Auburn (wrvmuseum.org[50]).
Midsomer Festival
June 25-26 Theatre, knightly combat, puppetry, crafts, archery, minstrels, food at living history village, period costume rental available, noon-5 p.m.; Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $6-$10, ages 5 and younger free (camlann.org[51]).
Aviation Pavilion grand opening
June 25-26 Opening weekend of new roofed outdoor gallery with 19 rare and unique commercial and military planes, festivities include airline-inspired fashion shows, swag bags for first 500 visitors daily, performances by aerial artists, 9 a.m.-8 p.m., Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle; $14-$23 (206-764-2720 or museumofflight.org[52]).
Seattle PrideFest
June 25-26 Family, youth and all-ages activities, noon-8 p.m. June 25, Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave., Seattle; entertainment, vendors, noon-8 p.m. June 26, Seattle Center, Seattle (seattlepridefest.org).[53]
Seattle Pride Parade
June 26 Theme Future of Pride, floats, community groups, 11 a.m., Fourth Avenue from Union Street to Denny Way, Seattle (seattlepride.org[54]).
Skandia Midsommarfest
June 26 Scandinavian celebration with music and dance performances, kids activities, flower crowns, arts and crafts vendors, costume presentation, participatory dancing, traditional pole-raising ceremony, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore (425-954-5262 or skandia-folkdance.org[55]).
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