Pride Parades everywhere honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, the scene of a police raid over liquor licensing at The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. While raids on gay bars were carried out with some regularity, the Stonewall incident sparked several days of protests in the surrounding neighborhood. About … [Read more...] about Seattle-Tacoma & Puget Sound Pride Events
community festivals & events
Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate people in traditional maritime culture and to inspire people to adventure on the sea--the most powerful teacher you may ever know! Today, the Port … [Read more...] about Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
Northwest Folklife: annual Memorial Day Weekend festival
Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts. Folklife is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer. The long holiday weekend festival includes four days of jam-packed excitement all day and into the night. The annual Festival includes thousands … [Read more...] about Northwest Folklife: annual Memorial Day Weekend festival
U-District StreetFair features food, arts & crafts
The University District StreetFair is the kick-off event for the Seattle summer festival season, held on the third weekend of May each year. The TEN block-long arts and crafts fair takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”). The two-day event features free live music and performances, plus food trucks and vendor … [Read more...] about U-District StreetFair features food, arts & crafts
Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, held in late April, is one of oldest and best festivals in the Pacific Northwest. The Festival is centered in the town of Wenatchee, about 150 miles east of Seattle. The celebration showcases the importance of the Apple Industry to Washington State, along with … [Read more...] about Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
Updated April 3: 2023 Easter egg hunts in the Puget Sound region
We focus on free secular community Easter egg hunts. Most are hosted at city community centers in cities throughout the Puget Sound region. Tips for enjoying Egg Hunts Some require advance registration. Follow the link to check details for any event you plan to attend. Many egg hunts host events by age … [Read more...] about Updated April 3: 2023 Easter egg hunts in the Puget Sound region
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area include conservation, recycling, and other activities designed to educate us on the benefits of protecting our natural resources through mindful living. Many events are free, but many require that you register in advance. We might also include events that have a small … [Read more...] about Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend
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Seafair Weekend is the culmination of Seattle's summer festival. One of Seattle's favorite traditions at Genesee Park in south Seattle on Lake Washington. It's an exhilarating rite of summer like nowhere else in the country. The 3-day festival features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels highlighting the Boeing Air Show … [Read more...] about Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend
Tacoma Daffodil Festival hosts parades in six locations
Second only to the summertime Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of daffodils in Pierce County's Puyallup Valley. The Daffodil Festival is made up of many smaller events and parades, honoring the history and traditions in the Puyallup Valley where daffodil flowers grew for … [Read more...] about Tacoma Daffodil Festival hosts parades in six locations
Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Seafair, Seattle’s consummate summer festival, began in 1950 as Sea Fair, a 10-day "water festival". The first festival was organized by a committee of businessmen from the community to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city*. Seafair is primarily about community, civic pride, affordable fun, and of course, the … [Read more...] about Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Make Music Day in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Make Music Day (MMD) is a free worldwide celebration of music always held on June 21 during the summer solstice (longest day of the year). Completely different from a traditional music festival, Make Music Day is a daylong, musical free-for-all celebrating music in all its forms. It's a day that promotes the natural … [Read more...] about Make Music Day in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
TBD 2021: Seattle Hempfest all things cannabis festival
Seattle Hempfest is held the third weekend in August each year in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on the Seattle waterfront.. For over two decades it has been the largest gathering of speakers on cannabis policy reform in the world, as well as a sophisticated and socially responsible cannabis rally, and perhaps the … [Read more...] about TBD 2021: Seattle Hempfest all things cannabis festival
