Madeline McKenzie
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Community calendar: Mountain Fest at Camp Long, Salmon Journey, Columbia City Beat Walk, plant sales
A detailed, categorized calendar of events all over Seattle and Western Washington, Sept. 6-12, 2019. → Read More
Washington State Fair in Puyallup gets underway with old favorites and new attractions
Get ready for "the biggest party in the state," Aug. 30-Sept. 22 at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup. → Read More
Yo ho! Seattle Seafair Pirates are coming to Alki Beach this weekend
The Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach marks its 70th anniversary on Saturday, July 6. For a quieter beach event: Jetty Island opens for the season, July 5-Sept. 2. → Read More
Ready for big blasts of fun? Pride and Fourth of July celebrations light up the week in the Seattle area
The Pride Parade, PrideFest and other activities roll in June 29-30 while Fourth of July events get ready to blast off soon. → Read More
Summer officially begins — and so does the party at the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
Fun at the Fremont Fair runs June 22-23, with the Solstice Parade June 22. → Read More
Celebrate Mother’s Day with flowers and fun at Pike Place Market and other Seattle spots
Looking for things to do? Check out Mom’s Market Day/Flower Festival at Pike Place Market this weekend; the Seattle Waterfront, with free parking available May 12; or the Seattle Maritime Festival Family Fun Day May 11. → Read More
Enjoy a celebration of Japanese culture and other spring events in Seattle and Bellevue
Fun events this weekend include the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival, Kelsey Creek Farm Fair and Master Gardener Plant Sale. → Read More
Spring into action for Easter and Earth Day events this weekend
This weekend brings lots of Easter and Earth Day events to the Seattle area. → Read More
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is starting to show its flower power
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival runs through April in Mount Vernon and the surrounding area. → Read More
St. Patrick’s Day events to keep all eyes smiling
It’s said that everyone’s Irish on St. Patrick’s Day, so all are welcome to join in the fun featuring the St. Patrick's Day Parade through downtown Seattle on March 16 and the Irish Festival at Seattle Center March 16-17. → Read More
Chilly Hilly bike ride on Bainbridge Island and Seattle Home Show get ready to roll
The annual Chilly Hilly ride on Bainbridge Island starts Feb. 24. The Seattle Home Show runs Feb. 23-March 3. → Read More
Say goodbye to the viaduct and hello to the new tunnel at events this weekend
Events Feb. 2-3 include the Hello-Goodbye Viaduct Arts Festival, viaduct walks/tours and a Tunnel to Viaduct 8K fun run. → Read More
Explore Northwest art and culture at Tacoma Museum District
The Tacoma Museum District includes the Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, Museum of Glass, Children's Museum of Tacoma, Lemay — America's Car Museum and Foss Waterway Seaport. → Read More
Weekend Highlight: Follow eagles to the beautiful Skagit
Skagit Eagle Festival in Rockport, Concrete and Marblemount, weekends in January → Read More
New Year’s Eve at the Space Needle and polar bear plunges everywhere
New Year's Eve at Seattle Center; New Year's Day polar bear plunges in Seattle, Renton, Tacoma → Read More
Got time off? Here are some places to hang out during the holidays
Check out a few holiday attractions; the Final Week at The Burke celebration; snowshoe walks at Mount Rainier; and activities at MoPOP, Pacific Science Center and Seattle Children's Museum. → Read More
Winter events that bring warmth of holiday spirit: light display, ice skating, zoo celebration
Snow Day Winter Light Display, Dec. 14-Jan. 20 (grand opening on Dec. 14); Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink, through Jan. 13; Winterfest Ice Rink at Seattle Center, through Jan. 6; Frozen Fountain Ice Rink in Tacoma, through Feb. 2; Winter Celebration at the Zoo in Seattle, Dec 15-17 and 20-22. → Read More
Holiday sights light up the night at Green Lake, Olympic Sculpture Park, Seattle and Tacoma zoos
Green Lake Pathway of Lights, Dec. 8; SAM Lights, Dec. 13; Woodland Park Zoo WildLights, through Jan. 5; Zoolights, Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium, through Jan. 6. → Read More
Here comes holiday fun at Macy’s Parade in Seattle and Snowflake Lane in Bellevue
Holiday festivities include Macy's Holiday Parade, Seattle, Nov. 23; Snowflake Lane, Bellevue, Nov. 23-Dec. 24; and Magic in the Market, Seattle, Nov. 24. → Read More
Holiday fun gets rolling with a turkey toss, trees, trains, treats and more
Turkey Toss, Nov. 17, Woodland Park Zoo; Julefest, Nov. 17-18, Nordic Museum; Festival of Trees Celebration, Nov. 18, Fairmont Olympic Hotel; Holiday Express Train and Poinsettia Display, Nov. 16-Jan. 1, Volunteer Park Conservatory. → Read More