It’s the time of year we all wait for … sunny, blue skies, dinners from the garden, concerts under the stars, campouts, picnics, lake swims, ice cream cones, hello summer!!! While we will be scaling back our offerings during July and August, we hope to catch you at one of these fantastic (and many free) events!
Owl Prowl at Seward Park June 9th (sign up for Chickadee Chatter newsletter for future dates) - take a guided owl walk through the trails of Seward Park, free but advanced registration required (opens June 8th at 2 p.m.).
Choir! Choir! Choir! June 9th Belt out some George Harrison with your best pals, we LOVE these guys!!!
Georgetown Carnival June 10th - there something for everyone, including power tool enthusiasts, at this day long extravaganza!
Indigo Dip at Eileen Fisher Renew June 17th - learn about indigo dyeing from Botanical Colors and dip a piece of your own, free of charge.
Beach naturalists from the Seattle Aquarium on local beaches at low tides June through August, discover the marvels of the intertidal zone, free of charge.
Corson Building 15th anniversary party June 18th, celebrate this magical spot with delicious food, drink, music and art.
Star Parties with Seattle Astronomical Society, learn about the night sky and find your favorite constellation, free and open to the public!
Berry picking at Harvold Farm, our favorite! Opens for strawberries in mid to late June, raspberries in July.
Summer at SAM July and August at the Olympic Sculpture Park Thursdays and Saturdays - the Seattle Art Museum is knocking it out of the park this summer with an incredible line up of music, artists, yoga, dance, food trucks, printmaking. creative explorations and more.
Seattle Public Library’s Book Bingo - an annual summer tradition that encourages stretching beyond the comfort zone and discovering new authors and titles.
Rollerskating at Judkins Park with Roll Around Seatown Bring your wheels and get down in the sunshine! Follow their instagram for days and times.
Bicycle weekends - cruise the boulevard, picnic and swim this summer without the car traffic.
Bark in the Park with the Mariners July 17th, August 9th - bring your best four-legged friend to the ballpark and walk the bases post game!
Seattle Art Fair July 27th - 30th - a stellar showcase of modern and contemporary art at the Lumen Field Event Center.
Moondance Kayak and Hood Canal Adventures - hit the water for a paddling adventure, whether it’s learning about seaweed foraging or bioluminescence at night, these guides have you covered.
Bumbershoot Labor Day weekend- the city’s iconic festival is back and better than ever! Find us in the stands for Valerie June and Brittany Howard, we can’t wait!
Ah summer, soak it up while you can!