Upcoming Events June-August 2009
The Click! Family Flicks: Watch “Back to the Future”– for free! | Kids under 14 must be accompanied by a parent. | Every third Saturday of each month. March – August 15, 2009, 10:30am-12pm | The Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. S., Tacoma | For more info: www.grandcinema.com
Slugfest: Northwest Trek’s annual salute to the slug focuses on the region’s native banana slug. The Trek has lots of wacky fun planned. | 11610 Trek Drive E., Eatonville, WA 98328 | Sat. & Sun. 10am-5pm, June 27th-28th| Northwest Trek | For more info: www.nwtrek.org
International Festival: Celebrate the different types of ethnic and cultural music. | Parade, entertainments, dances and lots more. | Fri.-Sun., June 26th-28th , Fri. 11am-6pm, Sat. 10am-8pm, Sun. 10am-5pm | Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd., SeaTac | For more info: www.ci.seatac.wa.us
Artopia: The Seattle Weekly’s art-o-rama features a variety of performers in venues around Georgetown including live music, performance art, innovative sculpture, graffiti art, power tool races, and carnival games. | Sat. June 27th, Noon-10pm | For more info: www.artopiaseattle.com
Red, White and Zoo Animal Enrichment: Woodland Park Zoo Fourth of July picnic. | Animals are treated to star shaped popsicles, watermelon, and corn on the cob in celebration of Red, White and Zoo. Hear zookeepers talk about how treats and other activities are a part of enriching the lives of the zoos animals. | Free with zoo admission. | Thurs. and Fri., July 2nd and 3rd 10am- 2:30pm | For more info: www.zoo.org or call the zoo information line at 206 548-2500
Red, White and Blues Festival: The city of Federal Way celebrates Independence Day with a variety of entertainment, game, crafts, activities with display of fireworks at 10:15pm | Sat. July 4th, 4pm | Celebration Park, 1095 S. 324th St. Federal Way | For more info: www.cityoffederalway.com
Family Fourth at Fort Dent Park: The city of Tukwila celebrates Independence day | Kids activities begin at 2pm including inflatable bouncers, a climbing wall, slides, and a tent full of pre-school age activities. There will be entertainment, face painting and stilt walkers. Bring your own picnic or purchase from one of the food vendors attending. The fireworks show starts at 10pm sharp. Parking is limited, so get there early. A courtesy shuttle will also be available starting at 7pm. | Sat. July 4th | For more info: www.ci.tukwila.wa.us or call 206 768-2822
Renton’s Fabulous Fourth of July: Come celebrate the Fourth of July with free children’s activities, inflatables and face-painting from 12pm-8pm; stage entertainment from 1pm-9:30pm, and a professional fireworks display at 10pm. Food is available at the beach side concession stand, Ivars, and Kidd Valley. | Sat. July 4th | Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park | 1201 Lake Washington Blvd., Renton | For more info: http://rentonwa.gov or call 425-430-6600
7th Annual Vashon Island Lavender Tour: Celebrate the outdoors and the joy of lavender at Fox Farm on Vashon. Live music, workshops, face painting and crafts for kids. Northwest artists display their work. Proceeds benefit sustainable Vashon to encourage solar energy use. | Sat. Sun. 10am- 5pm, July 11-12 | 17232 107th Ave. S. W. Vashon Island, WA 98070 | For more info: www.foxfarm.org
Viking Days: Nordic Heritage Museum Seattle celebrates of all things Nordic includes a Swedish pancake breakfast, traditional Nordic foods, music and dance, a viking encampment and more. | Sat. July 11-12 , 11am-5pm | Nordic Heritage Museum | 3014 NW 67th St, Seattle 98117 | For more info: www.nordicmuseum.org
Free Day at the Museum: Wednesdays are always free. | Children can learn about the history of South King County, 1924 Auburn train depot, 1915 Japanese- American farmhouse and other walk through exhibits. | Wed. July 15th-Aug 26th Noon-4pm | White River Valley Museum, Auburn | For more info: www.wrvmuseum.org
Back to School Resource Fair: Free information and resources – hair cuts, school supplies, food, door prizes, well child checks and dental care (by appt. only 206.277.7200) and other community resources | Thurs. August 26th, 10:30am-2:30pm | Event will be held at Angle Lake Neighborhood Church and Family Resource Center (Across from Chinook Middle School) | For more info: www.anglelake.org