Edmonds
Edmonds Waterfront Festival: 3-10 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, June 1-3, the 20th annual event features marine exhibits, including a new PowerBoatsNW.com Invitational, ducks on parade, food booths, live music, family entertainment stage, arts &crafts, kids arcade with inflatable toys, free trout fishing for kids, beer &wine garden with live music for adults, at the Port of Edmonds Marina, 400 Admiral Way, Edmonds. Admission: $3 per person, children 10 &under free. Proceeds benefit the Rotary Club of Edmonds’ charity projects. Info: 425-776-1143 or www. edmondswaterfrontfestival. com.
Edmonds Arts Festival: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-9 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 15-17, the 50th annual arts celebration features more than 750 artist exhibitors, fine arts and crafts exhibits, children’s art exhibits, hands-on children’s activity area, live entertainment on two stages, limited edition posters, food court and wine bar &bistro. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Info: 425-771-6412 or www.edmondsartsfestival. com.
A Taste of Edmonds: 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday &Saturday, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 10-12, Washington’s 2nd largest three-day festival celebrates its 25th year of offering tastes of local restaurants and food vendors, arts &crafts booths, children’s area, four entertainment stages, roaming performers and separate beer and wine gardens, at Civic Playfield, Sixth &Bell, Edmonds. Admission: $3 per person. Info: 425-776-6711 or www.edmondswa.com/ events/taste/index.html.
Edmonds Hot Autumn Nites: 9 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 8, this annual classic car show in downtown Edmonds features stock cars &trucks, muscle cars, modified custom cars and vintage classics, food, beer &wine garden, daytime entertainment and evening dance, around the fountain area, downtown Edmonds. Admission: Free. Info: Greater Edmonds Chamber, 425-670-1496.
Lynnwood
Lynnwood Hi!5 10K &5K Fun Run: 9 a.m. Sunday, June 3, 10k and 5K Certified runs and Kids Dash, to benefit the charities and scholarships of the Rotary Club of Lynnwood, beginning and ending at The Terraces at Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. Register: $20 pre-registration (adults), $15 students 17 &under, before June 1. Info: www.lynnwood rotary.org.
Shoreline
Shoreline Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 23 &24, the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council celebration of art features continuous entertainment, music and dance, juried art shows, photography show, artists and artists in action, hands-on art, Literature Live venue, and food. Missoula Children’s Theatre will present a show featuring a cast of local students (separate $5 admission). The Shoreline Philippine Festival, Student Film Festival and Lego Room also return, at the Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline. Admission: Free. Info: 206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts. net.
Swingin’ Summer Eve: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 25, Sponsored by the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline, the event includes live music, a barbecue fundraiser by the Shoreline Fire Dept. and pre-concert games and activities for children, at Cromwell Park, 18009 Meridian Ave. N., Shoreline. Admission: Free. Info: 206-418-3383.
Celebrate Shoreline: Noon-5 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, 2-5 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 17-19, Shoreline’s 12th birthday celebration includes a teen skateboard competition and party event at the Connie King Skate Park; a 5k walk/run and 10k run, parade, a festival at Ridgecrest Elementary School featuring food booths, arts &crafts, community groups and car show and a sandcastle contest at Richmond Beach Saltwater Park. Admission: Free. Info: 206-546-5041 or visit www.cityofshoreline.com.
Kenmore
Midsommarfest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 24, Skandia Folkdance Society’s 48th annual authentic Nordic celebration of the summer solstice features a folk parade and raising of the Midsommar Pole, dancing, music, children’s activities, traditional handicrafts and food and participants in authentic Nordic costumes, at St. Edward State Park, Kenmore. Admission: Free. Info: 206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Mill Creek
Meet Me in Mill Creek Festival: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday &Sunday, July 7 &8, 6th annual festival features entertainment stages, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food court &wine bistro, car show, non-competitive walk, non-profit organization and commercial booths, at Main Street between 153rd St. SE and 151st St. SE, Mill Creek Town Center Admission: Free. Info: www.millcreekbiz.com.
Mountlake Terrace
Tour de Terrace: Noon-11 p.m. Friday, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 27-29, the annual Terrace Brier Lions Club sponsored event begins with a parade Friday evening; Saturday’s festivities kick off in the morning with a pancake breakfast, then continue with a street fair, live music, a carnival, miniature golf, arts &crafts, a car show and a fireworks display at 10 p.m., at Evergreen Playfields, 56th Ave. W &224th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Admission: Free. Info: 425-776-7331, or www.tourdeterrace. org.
Brier
Brier SeaScare &Porchlight Parade: 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 8, this casual community event features a kid-focused parade with a “sea” theme — scary sea creatures, octopi, pirates, boats, nautical or any sea related idea, kid’s games and activities, food drive, book sale, musical entertainment, pie eating contest, “Outdoor Cinema,” and food and beverages, in downtown Brier, between Brier Library (238th) and Brier Realty (238th) Admission: Free. Info: City of Brier Parks &Rec, 425-775-5440.
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