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Weekend Events

Ideas for things to do in Seattle and around Puget Sound this weekend.


Seattle Outdoor Theatre Festival
GreenStage is proud to present the 8th Annual Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival - a celebration of free theater in the park, on July 12 and 13 in Volunteer Park.

West Seattle Summer Fest
A three-day street fair at West Seattle Junction on July 11-13, with live music, art vendors, food courts and family activities.

Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival
Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing food and music are highlighted on July 12-13 at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon.

Pacific Days
Parades, car show, food, crafts, dance and music are featured in Pacific WA on July 10-13.

Key Peninsula Community Fair
Music, carnival rides, petting zoo, vendors, arts and crafts and a teen night are featured in Lakebay on July 10-13.

Bainbridge in Bloom
A self-guided biking or driving tour of gardens on Bainbridge Island, on July 12-13, with proceeds going to the Bainbridge Island Arts and Humanities Council.

Pioneer Square Fire Festival
The Firefighter Combat Challenge, Chili Cook-Off, Mascot Challenge, music, entertainment and more return to Pioneer Square this year on July 11-12.

Redmond Derby Days
Bike race, music, children's activities, food vendors, basketball tournament, fireworks, children's parade, Grand Parade, on July 12 at Redmond City Hall.

Tivoli/Viking Days
Viking marketplace, Scandinavian foods, kids' Viking crafts, Living History performers in period costume, breakfast, dinner and more at the Nordic Heritage Museum on July 12-13.

Wallingford Kiddies Parade and Street Fair
Street fair features food, vendors, entertainment and children's play area, in Wallingford on July 12.

Seattle Chinatown - International District Summer Festival
Pan-Asian American street festival with family activities, entertainment, food booths and Asian-inspired arts and crafts, on July 12 and 13 in the Chinatown - International District.

Mercer Island Summer Celebration
A community festival with arts and crafts booths, live music and theatre, community parade, fireworks show, classic car show, children's inflatable rides and hands-on activities, an evening fireworks cruise and more, on July 12-13 on Mercer Island.

Kent Cornucopia Days
Festival, street fair, carnival and parade in downtown Kent on July 10-13.

Bastille Day Celebration
Commemorate the 1789 French Revolution with all things French, including the Bal des Pompiers, on July 12-13 at Seattle Center.

Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival
The Society's summer music festival performs in July and August at the Lakeside School.

Polar Bear Exhibit at the Burke Museum
The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth about a Warming World is at the Burke Museum through the end of 2008.

Cedar River Watershed Discovery Tours
Join Seattle Public Utilities naturalists this summer for a unique public tour of the Cedar River Watershed, the source of 70 percent of the Seattle area's drinking water.

Summer Concerts and Events at the Locks
A summer of weekend concerts and events at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, in Ballard.

Occidental Park Free Summer Concerts
Free concerts are happening all summer long at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square.

Seattle Peace Concerts
This free summer park series features well established musicians and entertainers as well as exciting new musical talent, at various Seattle parks all summer through September.

Fremont Outdoor Cinema
Bring a lawn chair and catch a flick at the Fremont Outdoor Cinema, all summer.

Olympic Music Festival
Through early September, classical music performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm in the Barn on Washington's Olympic peninsula.

Diablo Lake Adventure
Seattle City Light hosts 2.5-hour escorted tours in the Skagit River Gorge area with dams that provide hydroelectric power for the city of Seattle, through September.

Seattle by Foot Walking Tours
Get a unique taste of Seattle with the Seattle Coffee Crawl Walking Tour, a 1.6 mile jaunt around this coffee-crazy city.

Elliott Bay Water Taxi
The water taxi offers daily service between Downtown Seattle and West Seattle.

Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays on Lake Washington Boulevard
Bicycle along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach and around Seward Park this summer.

Seattle Architecture Tours
The Seattle Architecture Foundation offers walking tours of buildings and neighborhoods that celebrate the diversity of building styles in Seattle.

Seattle Food Tours
Join a two-and-a-half-hour adventure, and mingle with Pike Place and Belltown locals as you absorb Seattle's rich history and culture through its unique cuisine and diverse people.

Seattle Art Museum
Reopened with extensive renovations and added artwork to its collection, the Seattle Art Museum is a world-class museum, with a great restaurant and gift shop.

Zoomazium at Woodland Park Zoo
Enjoy Zoomazium, an indoor/outdoor space for kids to discover the mysteries of the natural world, at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Neighborhood Farmers' Markets 2008
Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets bring Washington State farmers into the city to sell their farm fresh produce - enjoy a local market this weekend!

Seattle Asian Art Museum
The museum is in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, with one of the best Asian art collections in the country.

Science Fiction Museum Science Fiction Museum at Seattle Center
Beam up to the world's first Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame at the Seattle Center.

Eye-to-Eye at the Zoo Eye-to-Eye Behind the Scene Tours at Woodland Park Zoo
Go inside and experience the zoo in a different way.

New Seattle Central LibraryVisit Seattle's fabulous Central Library!

Highlights

Visiting Seattle by Bus, Boat, Rail or Foot Watch the Video
Using public transportation, guests can see Seattle's many sights without the hassle of driving, traffic and parking.

Seattle Public LibrarySeattle Public Library
The new public library in downtown Seattle is a world-renowned building and an important community resource.

Seattle Presents at City HallSeattle Presents
Enjoy free performances by Seattle musicians year round at City Hall.

Museum of FlightMuseum of Flight
The independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world.

Guide to MapsGuide to Maps - Entertainment
City maps to help you find art, attractions, trails and more.


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