Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Festival — 11 a.m.-8 p.m. Friday, June 16, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, June 17, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 18: The 49th annual event features more than 750 artist exhibitors, fine arts and crafts exhibits, children’s art exhibits and hands-on activity area, live entertainment on two stages, limited edition posters, food court and wine bar &bistro, at the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Admission: Free. Info: 425-771-6412 or www. edmondsartsfestival.com.
Shoreline
Shoreline Arts Festival — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, June 24 &10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 25: The Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council event features continuous entertainment, music and dance, juried art shows, photography show, artists and artists in action, hands-on art, Literature Live venue, food booths, Shoreline Philippine Festival, Student Film Festival and Lego Room and the Missoula Children’s Theatre’s “The Frog Prince,” featuring a cast of 50 local students (separate $5 admission), all at 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 26: Annual event includes live music by Rainy City Riff Raff, 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; nominal fee for barbecue fare. Info: 206-418-3383.
Kenmore
Midsommarfest — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 25: Skandia Folkdance Society’s 47th 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: $8 adults, free for ages 18 &under. Info: 206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Mill Creek
Meet Me in Mill Creek Festival — 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, July 8 &Sunday, July 9: 6th annual festival features two entertainment stages, Kid’s Korner, arts &crafts, food court &wine bistro, vintage Corvette show, 5K &10K non-competitive walk, 3-on-3-Basketball tournament, Fire District 7, non-profit organization and commercial booths, on 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, July 28, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, July 29, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 30: The 13th annual festival begins with a parade Friday evening; Saturday’s festivities kick off in the morning with a 5K run, 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., all at Evergreen Playfields, 56th Ave. W &224th St. SW, Mountlake Terrace. Admission: Free. Info: 425-776-7331, or www.tourdeterrace.org.
Lake City
Lake City Summer Festival &Parade — 10 a.m.-7 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 5: The 64th annual festival features children’s activities, arts &crafts street fair, entertainment stage, salmon dinner, senior games, antique car &motorcycle show, children’s parade and grand parade, on Lake City Way from NE 135th to NE 123rd streets. Admission: Free. Info: JoEllen McNeal, 206-363-3287 or www.lakecityfestival.com.
Brier
Brier SeaScare &Porchlight Parade — 6 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 9: 5th annual 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.
Lynnwood
Lynnwood Rotary Hi! 5 Fun Run — 9 a.m. Saturday, Aug. 27: 2nd annual run features a 10K Certified Run, 5K Run, 2K Walk and Kids Dash, at Alderwood Mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood; 7:30 a.m. registration, Kids Dash at 8:45 a.m. Admission: $20 early registration, $25 day of the race; Kids Dash is free. Info: www.hi5festrun.org.
SoCo LoCo — 11 a.m.-10 p.m. Friday &Saturday, Aug. 25 &26, 11 a.m.-7 p.m. Sunday, Aug. 27: This new South Snohomish County festival features an entertainment stage, beer garden, food and commercial offerings, at Alderwood mall, 3000 184th St. SW, Lynnwood. Admission: Free. Info: 425-774-0507.
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