Photo credit: Mercer Island Farmers Market The 2021 season for the Mercer Island Farmers Market starts on Sunday, June 6, and ends on Sunday, September 26, at Mercerdale Park. Hours are 10 a.m.-3 p.m. every Sunday during that time, and live music is scheduled 10 a.m.-2 p.m. A special Harvest Market is scheduled for Sunday, … Continue reading 2021 Mercer Island Farmers Market starts June 6
Hot air balloons flying high at a previous Air Affaire in Sequim, Washington (photo credit: Air Affaire) Organizers of the 2021 Air Affaire, also known as the Sequim Balloon Festival, have set a tentative date of Saturday, August 28, for the annual event at the Sequim Valley Airport. ("Sequim" is pronounced "Squim".) "We are optimistic … Continue reading 2021 Sequim Balloon Festival tentatively plans to return August 28
Photo credit: Enchanted Forest The Enchanted Forest in Turner, Oregon, near Salem, has been closed since the coronavirus pandemic gripped the country. The owners planned to reopen the weekend of May 22 but decided to postpone until further notice. In a statement on the amusement park's website , the owners wrote, "We have been hard … Continue reading Enchanted Forest near Salem delays reopening
Image by LUM3N from Pixabay Want to hike the Issaquah Alps and Mount Si in North Bend, Washington, this summer but don't want to struggle finding a parking spot? There's no need to worry, because Trailhead Direct, a transit-to-trails shuttle service provided by King County Metro, returns on Saturday, June 5. The shuttle will run … Continue reading Trailhead Direct returns June 5
Image by Jill Wellington from Pixabay If you're driving through Central Washington in your RV and are looking for a place to stay for a few days to enjoy the outdoors, the RV Park at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds is open for the season. The park has 64 full hookups, 44 electric and water hookups, … Continue reading RV Park open for the season at the Okanogan County Fairgrounds
Photo credit: The Evergreen State Fair After a year's absence due to the COVID pandemic, officials from The Evergreen State Fair announced on Thursday, May 13, that plans are underway for an in-person fair in Monroe, Washington. The 2021 dates are Thursday-Tuesday, August 26-31, and Thursday-Monday, September 2-6. This year’s theme is “Back in the … Continue reading Evergreen State Fair planning a comeback for 2021
Photo credit: Fort Nisqually/Metro Parks Tacoma Fort from Home, a series hosted by Fort Nisqually and Metro Parks Tacoma, focuses on a range of topics about the history and culture of Puget Sound. This month's lineup covers maritime and natural history, Victorian cooking, and 19th Century cosmetics. Here's the schedule: Saturday, May 15, 1 p.m. … Continue reading Fort Nisqually virtual live program lineup for May and early June
Image by Markus Distelrath from Pixabay The 2021 drive-in film series starts at The Lot at Zidell Yards in Portland on Friday, May 28. The season kicks off with E.T.: The Terrestrial. Live concerts and films will be interspersed throughout the summer, until Tuesday, August 3. Tickets are sold online only. See the full schedule … Continue reading Drive-in films return to the Zidell Yards this spring and summer, along with live music
It isn't certain yet whether an in-person Oregon State Fair will be held in Salem in August this year because of the COVID pandemic. Plans are underway, according to an announcement on the fair's website, and "we will continue to follow the advice and public health regulations of the State of Oregon and the Oregon Health Authority." … Continue reading Will there be a 2021 Oregon State Fair?
The Blue Angels' show over Lake Washington is among the many popular events during Seafair in Seattle (image by Beachrunner from Pixabay) Seafair, Seattle's popular summer tradition in July and August, will be held virtually this year due to the ongoing restrictions and safety concerns from the coronavirus pandemic. The virtual events page will be … Continue reading Seafair 2021 to be a virtual event
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