On Memorial Day the Museum of Flight in Seattle honors those members of the American military who have given their lives in the service of their country. The Boeing Employee Concert Band will play from 10:30 to 11:30 a.m., a ceremony will begin promptly at 11:30 a.m. on Monday, May 29, 2017. All programs are […]
Get jazzed Portland! The Rose Festival’s City Fair waterfront activities kick off on May 26 at 5:00 p.m. for Memorial Day weekend and three consecutive weekends at Governor Tom McCall Waterfront Park (May 26-May 29, June 2-4 and June 9-11, 2017). Opening Night Fireworks on Friday night, May 26, features a dance party in the […]
It’s that time of year again when vintage home lovers converge on Lake Oswego to get a glimpse of what life in the gilded lane looks like. The public is invited to head to the Lake Oswego Historic Home Tour on Saturday, May 20 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. to tour historic homes showcased […]
Get ready to screen some great films! Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is billed as the largest film festival in the U.S. Join top directors, actors, and critics who attend festival premieres and screenings by getting a single ticket or a pass. SIFF was founded in 1976 and works to bring the best in international and […]
Quilts are an amazing form of art. They are both practical and often quite beautiful. So, head to the 43rd Annual Quilt Show “A Festival of Quilts” at the Portland Expo Center, Exhibit Hall D 2060 N. Marine Drive in Portland. The show runs Friday and Saturday, May 12 and 13 from 10 a.m. to […]
Canoeists, kayakers, and paddleboarders congregate at Lake Sammamish State Park in Issaquah, Wash., for demos, tours, races, and exhibits at the Northwest Paddling Festival on May 12 and 13. This is the largest event of its kind in the Pacific Northwest, featuring more than 60 paddle sports businesses offering canoes, kayaks, stand-up paddleboards, paddling equipment, accessories and […]
Animal lovers arise and join the throng to help raise donations for Portland shelter pets. Donate and participate in the 30th annual OHS Doggie Dash on May 13 at Waterfront Park. Doggie Dash has raised more than $2.5 million for shelter pets in the last five years, thanks to individual Dashers who do the bulk […]
Children’s Day Festival (Kodomo no Hi) comes to Seattle on Sunday, May 7 from 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of WA. The free event features demonstrations of martial arts, a tea ceremony, dance show, hands-on taiko drumming, Samurai armor and yukata dress up, stories, and food trucks. The Kodomo […]
Now in its 98th year, Wenatchee’s Washington State Apple Blossom Festival “Awesome Blossom” runs for 11 days April 27-May 7, 2017. Some of th highlights include: Carnival: The Festival is very proud to have America’s seventh largest carnival, Funtastic Shows. There are approximately 25 rides and games for all age groups, plus lots of food. […]
Okay paddlers and potential paddlers, from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. head to Vancouver Lake Park April 29 and 30 for the 25th Annual Spring Paddle Festival . Look for more than 100 boats ready to try. Those who haven’t had enough paddling or couldn’t make it earlier, head to the 5th Annual Jantzen Beach Jamboree on Saturday, […]
