Edmonds
Edmonds Arts Festival: 11 a.m.-9 p.m. Friday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 13-15, the 51st annual arts celebration spans three days over Father’s Day weekend with more than 750 artist exhibitors, fine arts and crafts exhibits, children’s art exhibits, hands-on children’s activity area, live entertainment on two performance stages, limited edition posters, food court and wine bar &bistro. Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds. Admission: Free. 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. 8-10, Washington’s 2nd largest three-day festival celebrates its 26th 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; free for ages 12 &under. Info: 425-776-6711 or www.edmondswa.com/events/taste/index.html.
Hot Autumn Nites: 9 a.m.-5 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 6, annual classic car show in downtown Edmonds features stock cars &trucks, muscle cars, modified custom cars and vintage classics with awards, games, prizes, at the fountain area, downtown Edmonds. Admission: Free. Info: Greater Edmonds Chamber, 425-670-1496.
Shoreline
Shoreline Arts Festival: 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, June 28 &29, Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council hosts this celebration of art at Shoreline Center, 18560 First Ave. NE, Shoreline, with continuous entertainment, music and dance, juried art shows, photography show, artists and artists in action, hands-on art, and food. The Missoula Children’s Theatre will present “Red Riding Hood,” featuring a cast of 50 local students (separate $6 admission); other events include “Art from the Attic” Recycled Art Sale, Northwest Collage Society Exhibit and Collage Making workshop, Shoreline Philippine Festival, Chinese Cultural Room, Eritrean African Cultural Room and a used book sale. Admission: Free. Info: 206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts.net.
Swingin’ Summer Eve: 5:30-8:30 p.m. Wednesday, July 23, the Shoreline-Lake Forest Park Arts Council and the City of Shoreline host this annual event that 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 13th 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
Skandia Midsommarfest: 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, June 29. Skandia Folkdance Society’s 50th 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 12 &13, 8th annual festival features entertainment stages, children’s activities, arts and crafts, food court &wine bistro, car show, Pet Plaza, non-competitive walk, 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, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. Saturday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday, July 25-27, the annual festival sponsored by Terrace Brier Lions Club 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.
Brier
Brier SeaScare &Porchlight Parade: 6-10 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 13, 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 (232th) and Brier Realty (238th). Admission: Free. Info: City of Brier Parks &Rec, 425-775-5440.
Bothell
Bothell RiverFest: 10 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 24, annual community event celebrates the end of summer with a car show, City of Bothell Show &Tell, craft &merchants market, inflatable toys and other activities for kids, hobby &volunteer expo, and a concert, between Main St. &NE 185th St., downtown Bothell. Admission: Free. Info: www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
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