| Northwest Folklife Festival |
Friday, May 24th to Monday, May 27th at Seattle Center
Annual festival of ethnic, folk, and traditional art, crafts, and music taking place over the Memorial Day weekend at Seattle Center. It brings together an estimated 250,000 visitors, 1,800 volunteers, and more than 6,000 musicians, dancers, and other performers. Admission is free, but donations are encouraged.
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| Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalist Program |
Saturday, May 25th to Tuesday, July 23rd, See website for specifics at various locations including Olympic Sculpture Park
Stroll along almost any Seattle beach during low tide on a summer weekend and you'll see that the shore is alive! Beach Naturalists are local citizens who care about Puget Sound beaches and want to help protect them. More than 100 have volunteered to help people learn and enjoy area beaches this summer. No reservations necessary; just look for the beach naturalists in red hats at the beaches listed on the dates and hours listed on the
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| Ballard Summer Streets |
Friday, May 31st, 4 to 7 p.m.
Walk. Bike. Shop. Breathe. Play. 22nd Avenue NW between Market Street and Ballard Avenue NW and Bergen Place Park. Participate in fun arts and crafts, get an update on the Bicycle Master Plan and celebrate the end of National Bike Month in style. Event website.
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| Bicycle Sundays - Lake Washington Boulevard |
Sunday, June 2nd to Sunday, September 22nd at Lake Washington Boulevard
Bicycle or walk along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach to Seward Parks entrance.
Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Sponsored by Seattle Parks and Recreation and Cascade Bicycle Club.
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| Komen Race for the Cure |
Sunday, June 2nd, 8:00 am at Seattle Center
5k Run/Walk, 1 Mile Walk, Kid's Race & Survivor Celebration. Event website. |
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| Seattle Science Festival / Science Expo Day |
Thursday, June 6th to Sunday, June 16th
An 11-day celebration of the science and technology happening in our community. It features luminaries from the science world in opening and closing night events, a free Science EXPO Day featuring hands-on activities and special stage programs on Saturday, June 8 at Seattle Center, and a variety of Signature Programs at venues around the region throughout the Festival.
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| 19th Annual Leukemia Cup Regatta |
Saturday, June 8th at Elliott Bay Marina
Sailboat racing to raise money money for blood cancer research and patient services.
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| Waterfront Whimsea Family Fun Day |
Sunday, June 9th at Waterfront Park, 1301 Alaskan Way
FREE family fun! Bubbleman, The Not-Its!, The Magic & Comedy of Bruce Meyers, Seattle Seafair Clowns, Seattle Firefighters, games, prizes, and more. Event Website |
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| Seattle International Dance Festival |
Saturday, June 15th, 1 pm - 5 pm at Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI)
MOHAI is pleased to serve as a venue for the Seattle International Dance Festival’s “Art-on-the-Fly” event in South Lake Union. Aerialists from The Cabiri will perform in MOHAI’s stunning Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium, and other artists will bring to life different aspects of the building's architecture through dance. Event website. |
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| The Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous |
Saturday, June 15th to Sunday, June 16th, 10 am - 4 pm at Bell Harbor Marina / Pier 66
The Pacific Northwest Fleet of the Classic Yacht Association in conjunction with the Port of Seattle will once again sponsor the Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous as part of the Seattle Waterfront Classic Weekend. Over forty classic wooden vessels, many of them built prior to World War II, will welcome visitors throughout this Father's Day weekend.
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| Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade |
Friday, June 21st to Sunday, June 23rd at Fremont
The 42nd Annual Fremont Fair is a free community celebration that draws over 100,000 guests to experience the quirky character of Seattle’s eclectic and artistic Fremont neighborhood. Coinciding with Fremont Arts Council’s Solstice Parade, the Fremont Fair includes performances by local bands, arts and crafts shopping, food and drink, artistic expression, and fun for young and old. Fremont Fair website. |
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| Seafair Festival Kickoff |
Friday, June 21st, 11 am - 1 pm at Westlake Center
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