Nature
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, running April 1-30 in Washington state, spans multiple locations without a single address, featuring tulip fields, events, and attractions across the area, detailed on an interactive map and event calendar. Admission requires separate, non-refundable tickets for each garden, with bloom times subject to weather—updates available online. Visitors should prepare for…
Explore the Outdoors Family Fair
Join Alison Mariella Désir at the Explore the Outdoors Family Fair, a free community event featuring organizations of all kinds who are advocating for BIPOC reclamation of outdoor spaces. Come learn more about engaging with nature in fun and healthy ways. There will be games, treats, workshops and interactive opportunities for people of all ages….
Farm Fest at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands
Urban Agriculture & Bee Demonstrations • Obstacle Courses & Races • Ethiopian Coffee Ceremony • Smoothie Bike • Multilingual and Indigenous Storytelling • Llamas & Chickens • Performances by Adefua Center, International Capoeira Angola Foundation, Nooksack Storytellers, Northwest Tap Connection, & more • Food Trucks • Popsicles by Ma & Pop’s • and more! Hosted…
Puget Sound Bird Fest
Presentations from local authors, artists, scientists and naturalists. Educational exhibits, optics, and bird themed art for sale. Kids activities: owl pellet dissection, crafts, games and hands-on exploration. Photo contest, guided walks and viewing stations, boat cruise, native plant sale. Check website for schedule of events and registration info.
Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard
Bicycle, walk, or roll along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park’s entrance. On scheduled weekends a portion of Lake Washington Boulevard will be closed to motorized vehicles from 10 a.m. Saturday to 6 p.m. Sunday. This time change reflects the call for Bicycle Weekends to be more predictable, consistent, and…
Puget Sound Bird Fest in Edmonds
Join us for a weekend celebration of birds and nature in beautiful Edmonds Washington. Cast your vote in the annual Bird Fest Photo Contest and enjoy other festival favorites such as the Kids’ Corner, the Sunday Boat Cruise, presentations by local experts, and guided walks showcasing the area’s birding hotspots. Visit the website for the…
RedTri: Enjoy Fall Colors in Seattle Parks
While ours is a more muted display compared to New England, there’s plenty for the whole family to see here in the Northwest, including brilliant colors not only found on deciduous trees and shrubs but also grasses, meadows, berries and even still-in-bloom dahlias. You don’t have to venture far, as our local parks have lots…
Better Late Than Never: Local Summer Camps Still Waiting to be Filled
With your schedule jam-packed and your calendar exploding, we don’t blame you for missing the deadline to sign your kid up for summer camp. Fortunately for you, we’ve compiled a list of summer programs around Seattle to keep your little munchkins busy, despite your procrastination. EXPLORATIONS IN MATHMaybe math isn’t your child’s favorite subject, but…
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