Special events

June

Forest Park Animal Farm: Barnyard birthday parties, a bunny bank, camps and volunteer activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily, now through Aug. 17. Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.

Classic Weekend: Classic yachts, cars and hydroplanes parade to the Seattle Waterfront at Pier 66, boat displays, live music, food, June 13 to 15, free. Events between Bell Harbor Marina and Pier 66 Plaza, Seattle; 206-467-4299, 206-615-3914, www.classicyacht.org/pnw or www.portseattle.org.

Washington Brewers Festival: 5 to 9 p.m. Friday, 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 13 through 15, St. Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore; Friday is for 21-and-older only, with $15 advance and door admission; Saturday and Sunday admission $15 advance, $20 at door; designated driver admission $8 all days; live music, keg toss contest, kids’ playground; 206-447-5649, www.washingtonbeer.com.

Show and Shine car show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 14, all along N. Olympic Avenue, Arlington. Free.

Nature Conservancy walking tours: Port Susan Bay Preserve, near Stanwood: By appointment; choose from 9 a.m. or 1 p.m. sessions, third Saturdays, now through Sept. 20; free; details at 206-343-4345, ext. 345 or e-mail washington@tnc.org, subject [“]Port Susan Bay Tours.”

Holy Cross outdoor movies: A free movie series at Holy Cross Lutheran Church, 9613 20th St. SE, Everett; bring lawn chairs and blankets. Movies start at dusk second Fridays, June through September; 425-334-6817, www.holycross- lutheranchurch.org for details.

Father’s Day car show: View PT Cruisers, noon to 3 p.m. June 15, no entry fee, but registration required for entrants. Country Village, 23718 Seventh Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-483-2250, www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Sorticulture: Annual garden art show with live music, vendors, display gardens, food and children’s activities, demonstrations and presentations, noon to 8 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Saturday and Sunday, June 20 through 22. Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; free; 425-257-8300, www.everett.wa.org/parks.

NW miniature horse show: 8 a.m. to 10 p.m. Friday and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sunday, June 20 to 22. Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE, Monroe; 425-788-1045, www.evergreenfair.org.

Art in the Barn: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. June 21 and 22, barn is 10.3 miles east of Arlington at 20412 Highway 530 NE, follow signs; free admission; 360-435-8815.

Beach Expos: Enjoy free, guided, low-tide walks with WSU Beach Watchers beach naturalists, discover marine creatures, clean up beach. Various locations; 425-388-6466.

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. June 21, Picnic Point County Park, 12001 Picnic Point Road, Edmonds

11 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19, Mukilteo Lighthouse Park, 601 Front St., Mukilteo

10:30 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. Aug. 2, Kayak Point County Park, 15610 Marine Drive, Stanwood

Whidbey Island Garden Tour: A self-guided tour, including five gardens and admission to Meerkerk Rhododendron Gardens, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 21; $20, $10 ages 2 to 12; www.wigt.org.

Hot Rods &Hot Dogs: Car/motocycle show and community picnic, 11 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. June 21, downtown, corner of N. 183rd Street and 103rd Avenue NE, Bothell; canned food donations requested; bike helmets $5; 425-486-1281.

Seattle Aquarium’s beach walks with naturalists: Various times, June 21 through Aug. 2, South Alki, Golden Gardens, Carkeek Park, Lincoln Park, Richmond Beach, Des Moines and Seahurst. All ages welcome.

Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration: 6 p.m. opening Wednesday, 9 a.m. to past 8 p.m. Thursday, 8 a.m. to past 8 p.m. Friday, 8 a.m. to past 9 p.m. Saturday, and 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. Sunday, June 18 to 22, 347 Division St. and surrounding areas; accordion workshops, films, live entertainment; competitions open to the public; for entry details, 509-548-5807, www.leavenworth.org. Dixieland Jazz Society Festival: 7 p.m. start Thursday, 2 to 10:45 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 11:30 p.m. Saturday, 10:45 a.m. to 3:45 p.m. Sunday, June 26 through 29, St. Martin’s University, 530 Pacific Ave. SE, Lacey; $20 to $40, $10 students, daily; $75 for festival pass; $8 Thursday kickoff only; $20 to $25 daily for RV spots; 360-943-9123, 360-956-7132, www.olyjazz.com.

Camano Island outdoor cinema series: The outdoor cinema series features classic films and cartoons shown outdoors on a big screen in 16mm, begins at dusk Fridays, June 27 through Sept. 5. Free. Located at the corner of E. Camano and Dallman roads; 360-387-4579.

Port Townsend Chamber Music Festival: 7:30 p.m. starts, June 27 and 28, Centrum performance center, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; $29, $25 reserved seating; 360-385-3102, ext. 117, 800-733-3608, www.centrum.org.

Busy Bee Quilters show: Annual show of handmade quilts and quilted items, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, June 27 and 28; $6, free ages 12 and under. Craven Farm, 13817 Short School Road, Snohomish; www.busybeequilters.com.

The Artists of South Whidbey annual show and sale: 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 27 through 29, Fine Arts Building, Island County Fairgrounds, 819 Camano Ave., Langley; show features original art works and handmade prints, artist demonstrations, silent auction; free admission; $5 suggested donation for demonstrations; e-mail judith2@whidbey.com.

Gardens of Merit tour: The Evergreen Arboretum &Garden’s annual self-guided tour of award-winning local gardens, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28; $10. Begins at the arboretum in Legion Park, 145 Alverson Blvd., Everett; 425-257-8597, www.evergreenarboretum.com.

Popcorn in the Parks outdoor cinema series: A series of free movie nights in various Marysville parks. Movies begin at dusk. Viewers are encouraged to bring lawn chairs, blankets and popcorn. For details and movie titles, call 360-363-8400.

June 28 — Foothills Neighborhood Park, 7201 58th St. NE

July 19 — Harborview Park, 4700 60th Ave. NE

July 26 — Strawberry Fields Athletic Park, 6100 152nd St. NE

Aug. 2 — Ebey Waterfront Park, 1404 First St.

Aug. 9 — Northpointe Park ball field, 7501 70th St. NE

Aug. 16 — Parkside Way Park, 7729 64th Place NE

Sept. 6 — Jennings Nature Park, 5315 64th St. NE

Sept. 13 — Cedarcrest Golf Course, 7000 Grove St.

Arlington Kiddies Parade: June 28; 1 p.m. lineup at Centennial Park along Division Street; 1:40 p.m. judging, 2 p.m. parade down Olympic Avenue; refreshments at Fire Station 46; 360-403-9306.

Greenwood Classic Car and Hot Rod Show: More than 500 cars will line the streets of Greenwood Avenue N. from N. 72nd to 90th streets, music, food, vendors, children’s activities, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. June 28. Registration forms at 8539 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle; or online; free for spectators, $25 to enter; 206-633-0422, www.greenwoodcarshow.com.

Twin City Idlers’ fifth annual Show and Shine: 8 to 10 p.m. cruise, June 28, 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. June 29 show, downtown Stanwood and the Thrifty Foods parking lot. Show open to all cars, trucks and motorcycles; 425-238-3218, www.twincityidlers.org to register; $12 registration, $15 day of show.

July

Tall Ships Tacoma: July 3 through 7, Thea Foss Waterway, Tacoma; $40 to $200; 253-272-5650, www.tallshipstacoma.com.

2008 Freethinkers Picnic: The Humanists of North Puget Sound host a free community event from noon to dusk July 4, Ravenna Park, 5520 Ravenna Ave. NE, Seattle; bring lawn chairs and potluck dishes; 425-348-8229, www.humanistsnps.com.

Festival of American Fiddle Tunes: 1:30 p.m. mainstage shows, 7:30 p.m. other events, July 4 and 5, McCurdy Pavilion, Fort Worden State Park, 223 Battery Way, Port Townsend; $20, except $10 for July 4 evening show; 360-385-3102, ext. 117, 800-733-3608, www.centrum.org.

Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 4 through 7, free vessel inspections, water safety education, kayaking and other clinics, Center For Wooden Boats, south end of Lake Union, Seattle; suggested donation $5, $10 family; www.boatsafloatshow.com.

Jetty Island Days: Environmental discoveries, special group tours, campfire programs, nature walks, children’s crafts, interpretive hut and puppet show, departures every half-hour from 10 a.m. to 5:50 p.m. Wednesdays and Thursdays, 10 a.m. to 8:50 p.m. Fridays and Saturdays, 11 a.m. to 6:50 p.m. Sundays, July 5 through Sept. 1. Depart from 10th Street boat launch, Everett. Free, but suggested donation $2, $1 children; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.

Seafair milk carton derby: 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 5, southwest corner of Green Lake, Seattle; free; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.

Jetty Island Kite Day: A day of kite-building and kite-flying for all ages with free ferry shuttle to Jetty Island, noon to 4 p.m. July 6. Shuttle to and from the island departs approximately every half-hour from 10th Street boat launch, Everett; 425-257-8300, www.everettwa.org/parks.

Teen Movie Nights at the Zoo

A series of themed free Wednesday movies, 7 to 9 p.m. at Jennings Memorial Park Zoo, 6915 Armar Road, Marysville. Movies are rated G or PG and begin at dusk. Concessions available for purchase; 360-363-8400.

July 9 — Laugh-out-loud comedy

July 23 —Scary movie night

Aug. 6 — Cartoon craze

Aug. 20 — Awesome adventure

Arlington Street Fair: 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily, July 11 through 13, all along N. Olympic Avenue; food, arts and crafts, kids’ projects, live entertainment; www.ci.arlington.wa.us.

Cinema on the Lawn: Start time approximately 9:30 to 10 p.m. Fridays, South Lake Union; free; 206-342-5900, www.cinemaonthelawn.com.

July 11, either “Say Anything,” rated PG-13, “Fast Times at Ridgemont High,” rated R, or “Heathers,” R.

July 25, “Bring It On,” rated PG-13.

Aug. 8, “Grease,” rated PG.

Poochapalooza: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12, Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; various contests, flying disc championship, pet vendor booths; festival admission and participation in events are free; donations welcome; 360-659-7664, www.maryfest.com.

Lavender Hills Farm festival: 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. July 12, 7508 108th St. NE, Marysville; 360-651-2086, www.lavenderhillsfarm.com. Live music, local arts and crafts, lavender ice cream; admission $1 per carload of guests. Edmonds in Bloom “Rhythm &Blooms Tour” 2008: Self-guided tour of private gardens, 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. July 13; 425-771-0120, www.edmondsinbloom.com.

Wenatchee Youth Circus: 7 p.m. Tuesday, 1 and 7 p.m. Wednesday, July 15 and 16, Edmonds Civic Center Field, Sixth and Bell streets, Edmonds; trapeze, unicycles and more; $4 ages 2 and up; family rate (2 adults and up to 4 children) $19. Group rate (10 or more) $3; 425-771-0268.

Arlington outdoor cinema series: Series of free outdoor movies shown on a big screen, begins at dusk Thursdays; popcorn provided. Terrace Park, 809 E. Fifth St., Arlington; 360-403-3448.

July 17, “GhostBusters,” rated PG.

July 24, “Where the Red Fern Grows,” rated G.

July 31, “Grease,” rated PG.

Day Out With Thomas 2008: Ride the rails with Thomas the Tank Engine, July 11 through 13 and July 18 through 20, $18 ages 2 and up. Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie; 25-minute rides, arts and crafts, live music; 866-468-7630, www.trainmuseum.org, www.ticketweb.com/thomas.

Cool Bayview Nights: A community car show and celebration, contests, 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. July 12, $10 per vehicle, registration required; $15 day of event; free for spectators; Bayview Corner, Bayview Road and Marshview Avenue, Whidbey Island; 360-321-4145.

Cinema Under the Stars: Everett Parks and Recreation’s free series of family films shown at dusk Fridays, July 18 through Aug. 15. Bring a picnic and blankets. Movies are rated PG. Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett. For information, call 425-257-8322.

A Walk Back in Time: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. July 19, Edmonds Memorial Cemetery and Columbarium, 820 15th Ave. SW, Edmonds; free; hear about Edmonds history and bring your own stories; 425-776-1543.

Snohomish Invitational Chili Throw-Down: 9 a.m. set-up, noon tasting, 1 p.m. judging, 2 p.m. awards, July 19, Top Foods, 1301 Ave. D, Snohomish; 360-563-9293. Theme is homestyle (choice of ingredients left to entrants). Tasting kits $5, entry fee $10, contestants provide cooking pots and propane stoves; 2-gallon minimum entry.

Snohomish outdoor cinema series: Series of free outdoor movies shown on a big screen, begins at dusk Wednesdays, July 23 through Aug. 13. Hill Park, 809 E. Fifth St., Snohomish. Schedule at www.chumleigh.com.

Swingin’ Summer Eve: Music, games, kids’ activities, food, 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. July 23. Cromwell Park, 18009 Corliss Ave. N., Shoreline; 206-418-3383.

Recycle Mountlake Terrace Festival: Opening event with hot dogs and more, 5 to 7 p.m. Friday, workshops, art activities, music, dancing and more, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, “Meet the Artists” reception 1 to 3 p.m. Sunday, July 25 through 27, Bethesda Lutheran Church, 23405 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace; free; 425-778-6390, www.bethesdalcmt.com.

Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites: Family movie nights starting at dusk, July 25 and Aug. 1, bring a blanket or lawn chair. Frances Anderson Center Playfield, 700 Main St., Edmonds; 425-771-0268.

July 25 – “Charlotte’s Web,” rated G.

Aug. 1 – “Raiders of the Lost Ark,” rated PG.

Torchlight Parade: Seafair event, 7:30 p.m. July 26. Begins at Seattle Center on Harrison Street, goes south on Fourth Avenue to Second Avenue and King Street, Seattle; $37 grandstand, $18 bleacher seating; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games: The Seattle Scottish Highlands Association presents the 62nd annual event July 26 and 27 at the Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE, Enumclaw. Games, music, parades. Adult one-day pass, $15, two-day $22. Price breaks for seniors, children and military. Call 206-522-2541 or check www.sshga.org for more information.

Second annual unfinished car show: 1 to 5 p.m. July 27, North Creek Christian Fellowship, 21300 99th Ave. SE, Snohomish; food, games, trophies, prizes, $10 for entrants, free for spectators; 360-668-6700, www.nccfwired.com.

Classic summer auto show: Port Gardner Vintage Auto Club’s ninth annual show, judging, trophies, music, food, antique race cars, 9 a.m. to noon registration, 3 p.m. awards, July 27. Asbery Field, 1605 Seventh St., Marysville; 360-653-7701.

Snohomish Garden Club’s Garden Tour: Noon to 5 p.m. July 27; $12 if bought June 29 to July 20, $15 after July 20; tickets at Sunnyside Nursery, Molbak’s, Emery’s, Machias Nursery, Kusler’s Pharmacy, Joyworks, Sun Song and McDaniel’s Do-It Center and at Snohomish Library on the day of the tour; 360-568-7913 or 360-568-2526, www.snohomishgardenclub.com.

Fleet Week: Seafair welcomes the Navy, Coast Guard and Canadian Navy during the festival, July 30 through Aug. 3. Downtown waterfront, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com.

Sand-sculpting contest: Contest open to the public, 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. July 31. Marina Beach, Edmonds; 425-771-0268.

AUGUST

Seafair events: Chevrolet Cup hydroplane races, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 through 3, Lake Washington, Stan Sayres Pits, Seattle; 206-728-0123, www.seafair.com. KeyBank air show, 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m. to 11 p.m. Saturday, 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 1 through 3. Blue Angels 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. daily, on Lake Washington.

3-on-3 basketball tournament: 9 a.m. to dusk Aug. 2, downtown Monroe; for registration, call Monroe Boys &Girls Club, 360-794-4775.

Snohomish Chalet summer festival: 1 to 3 p.m. Aug. 2, 1705 Terrace, Snohomish; free event featuring live music and dance performances, food, games and prizes; 360-568-2168.

South Lake Union block party: Noon to 11 p.m. Aug. 8, live music, kids’ activities, screening of “Juno”; $1 per food sample; 206-342-5900, www.slublockparty.com.

Antique tractor show: Sky Valley Antique Tractor Club’s annual event features a tractor parade, a threshing bee, live entertainment, children’s activities, food and more, Aug. 8 through 10. Frohning Farm, 1524-A Tualco Loop Road, Monroe; $5, free under age 12; Friday is free; for seniors and handicapped; 360-568-8035, www.skyvalleyantiquetractor.com.

Hot August car show: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. Aug. 9, Faith Lutheran Church of North Lakewood, 12424 172nd St. NW, a mile west of Smokey Point I-5 exit; free for spectators; live entertainment and food provided; event benefits the Arlington and Marysville food banks; $20 car show entrance fee day of event; 360-652-9545.

Sultan Education Foundation Golf Classic Tee time 8 a.m. Aug. 9, Blue Boy West Golf Course, 27927 Florence Acres Road, Monroe; 360-793-0983.

Fuchsia show: Sno-King Fuchsia Society show features award-winning fuchsias, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 9 and 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Aug. 10. Country Village, 23718 Eighth Ave. SE, Bothell; 425-252-5772, www.countryvillagebothell.com.

Rock the Farm benefit concert: 4 to 10 p.m. Aug. 16, Swan’s Trail Farm, 7301 Rivershore Road, Snohomish; suggested donation $5; proceeds go to Sherwood Community Services; food, prizes, live music; 425-334-4071, www.sherwoodcs.org.

Snohomish County Dahlia Society show: 1 to 6 p.m. Aug. 16, 10 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Aug. 17, free. Floral Hall, Forest Park, 802 E. Mukilteo Blvd., Everett, 360-659-8687, www.everettwa.org/parks.

Sand castle contest: Aug. 17, Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline; 206-418-3383.

Summer Slam 15 custom car show: 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Aug. 23, Arlington Airport’s west entrance, 18204 59th Drive NE, Arlington; free to attend; 360-435-4442, www.ci.arlington.wa.us.

RiverFest: Beatniks concert, car show, craft market, 1 p.m. start, Aug. 24, downtown Bothell near City Hall, police station and Main Street; details on www.ci.bothell.wa.us in July; 425-483-7430.

“Cruzin the Nile” street and hot rod, classic car show: Gates open 8 a.m., show 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Aug. 24, Nile Golf Course and Country Club, 6601 244th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace; registration $12 before Aug. 15, $15 day of show; free spectator admission; 425-609-2349.

SEPTEMBER

Arlington Drag Strip Reunion Car Show: 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Sept. 6, Arlington Airport’s west entrance, 18204 59th Drive NE, Arlington; event benefits the Arlington Boys and Girls Club; admission $2, free for children; car entry $20 advance, $25 day of show; 360-403-4442.

Hot Autumn Nites: A classic car show featuring more than 400 cars, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 6. Downtown Edmonds; 425-776-6711, www.edmondswa.com.

Dance on the Prairie: 7 to 10 p.m. Sept. 6, Smith Barn, 399 S. Ebey Road, Coupeville; $25 couple, $15 single, $5 ages 6 to 18, free ages 5 and under; live music, slide show, beer and wine provided; 360-240-5558.

Lake Union Boats Afloat Show: Pro/am sailing races, free sailboat rides, classic boat collection, children’s activities, 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sept. 10 through 14. Chandler’s Cove, Seattle; $10, $5 ages 12 to 18, free under age 12; www.boatsafloatshow.com.

Mutt Strut: 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Sept. 13, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett; registration is $15 first dog, $5 each additional dog; 425-257-8355, www.everettwa.org/parks.

Anacortes antique machinery show: 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Sept. 13, Sixth Avenue and Market Street, Anacortes; features steam engines, tractors, tools, hand crafts, kids’ activities; free; 360-293-1915.

Pioneer Days: 1 to 4 p.m. Sept. 20. Stillaguamish Pioneer Museum, 20722 67th Ave. NE, Arlington; 360-435-7289, www.stillymuseum.org.

OCTOBER

Harvest Party: Noon Oct. 11, York Park, Arlington; 360-403-0149, 360-403-3448.