SUNFLOWER FARMS
Stroll through golden fields of sunflowers at local farms, which offer photo props, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Check websites below for any admission fees or closed dates. Aug. 7 to 30 — Snohomish (Mountainview)
SOCCER
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field against Querétaro (Leagues Cup) on Aug. 9 at 2:00 p.m., 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Also watch the women of Seattle Reign play a home game at Lumen Field against Angel City on Aug. 9 at 6:00 p.m., 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
SEAHAWKS FOOTBALL FESTIVAL
Gates open at 4:15 p.m. for the $17 Seahawks Football Fest with live music and inflatable bounce houses, Seahawks dancers, a gaming zone, players practicing (5:20 p.m.), and an autographed football toss from the players (7:20 p.m.) at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
CAPITOL HILL BLOCK PARTY
Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day music festival with 70 bands, DJs, craft booths, food trucks, and beer gardens. Enter at 12th Ave. & E Pike St. in Seattle for age 21+.
FOOD & MUSIC FESTIVAL
Edmonds Block Party has a beer garden, food vendors, kids’ activities, and live music on two stages in the field at 310 6th Ave. N in Edmonds. Friday is for age 21+; Saturday is free for those younger than age 21. No pets.
WOODINVILLE FESTIVAL
Celebrate Woodinville Festival [scroll down their web page] starts with pancakes at the fire station, followed by an 11 a.m. parade on 175th Street, a farmer’s market on Festival Street, plus an arts & crafts fair, wine & beer garden, food vendors, and kids’ activities at Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE in Woodinville.
TACOMA ART FESTIVAL
Music & art lovers converge on 6th Avenue in Tacoma (from Alder St. to State St.) for Art on the Ave, which promises 200 local artists and vendors, beer gardens, a kids’ zone, and entertainment on a stage at TAPCO Credit Union, 2802 6th Ave. in Tacoma.
NEIGHBORHOOD FESTIVAL
Othello Park International Festival is a family-friendly event with lively dancers, hands-on art, fun games, and tempting food vendors at Othello Park, 4351 S Othello St. in Seattle.
PARTY ON A FERRY BOAT
Step aboard The Hiyu for a floating dance party on Lake Union, with live or DJ music, food vendors, and bars. Most voyages depart from the dock at MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Some dates are sold out.
RENAISSANCE FAIR
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, with entertainment, craft & food vendors, and alehouses for adults at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets. Evening events go until midnight on Fri. (adults only) & Sat.
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