Greenway Days Events
A list of Greenway Days Events by Geography
6th Annual Greenway Days - June 20th & 21st, 2009
Greenway Days is celebrated in more than 10 communities with over 25 events along the 100-mile Mountains to Sound Greenway. Just choose your destination! Click on a community below to see the events happening in celebration of the Mountains to Sound Greenway, or join in the Greenway Challenge, a summer-long scavenger hunt.
Looking for even more opportunities to get out and explore the Mountains to Sound Greenway, all summer long? Check out Greenway Summer, community events occurring throughout the Greenway, throughout the Summer!
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Ellensburg
Wild Horse Wind & Solar Facility
Saturday June 20thSunday June 21st  |
Come visit Puget Sound Energy's unique renewable energy complex that harnesses both the power of the wind and sun from 9am-5:30pm. Atop Whiskey Dick Mountain at an elevation of 3,500 feet, the Wild Horse Renewable Energy Center allows visitors to explore the latest technologies in wind and solar power, as well as Central Washington's natural and cultural history. For information call 509-964-7815. Directions. |
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Thorp/Cle Elum/Roslyn
See the Greenway Summer page for additional events in Central Washington.
Snoqualmie Pass
Mountains to Sound Relay
Sunday June 21st
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Join over 200 teams, 50 pairs teams and 75 Iron Solos in the 4th Annual Mountains to Sound Relay. Beginning at Snoqualmie Pass at 8am, the event consists of a 23 mile mountain bike ride, a 50 mile road bike ride, a 12 mile canoe/kayak, a ½ Marathon and 6 mile sprint to the finish line at Golden Gardens Park on the Seattle waterfront. Register now to compete or come and cheer on the race participants! For information call 206-633-1121. Directions. |
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North Bend
Cedar River Watershed ToursSaturday June 20th |
Sign-up and join a naturalist for a 1-hour bus tour into the protected boundaries of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed, the Greater Seattle area's primary drinking-water supply. Tours are from 10:30-11:30am or 1-2pm and on a first-come, first-serve basis. Photo ID required for adults. Participants ages 10 and older. Please meet at the Cedar River Watershed Education Center 15 minutes before each tour to sign up. You can also visit the Center from 9am-5pm to listen to water drops play the drums, explore the interactive exhibits and learn about Seattle’s water supply. For information call 206-733-9421. Directions. |
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Iron Horse State Park Bike Ride
Saturday June 20th
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Join ride leader Norm Tjaden on a 40 mile, gentle grade ride along the scenic John Wayne Pioneer Trail starting from the Rattlesnake Lake Trailhead. The ride will have a pace set at 12/14 mph on off-road, railroad grade and include occasional regroups. Bring lunch and water for the entire day. Trail surface is mostly fine packed gravel; mountain bike or hybrid tires are recommended. Meet in the Rattlesnake Lake parking area at 10:15am for a 10:30am start. Riders will be responsible for their own minor mechanical repairs. Reservations are not required. Call Norm at 206-525-2366 with additional questions. This ride will be canceled in the event of rain. Directions. |
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Geoteaming at Rattlesnake Lake
Saturday June 20th |
Teams will be loaned a GPS unit, pocket PC and digital camera to help them find hidden caches along the trails at scenic Rattlesnake Lake. Participant prize drawings include free vouchers to climb the Pinnacle Wall at the REI flagship store in Seattle. Register your team or yourself for this fun geocaching competition. Start times are 9am, 11am, 1pm, and 3pm. Hurry, space is limited! Directions. |
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Father's Day Walk
Sunday June 21st
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Celebrate Father's Day with your family by taking this 10K walk along the gravel Snoqualmie Valley Trail built on the abandoned Chicago, Milwaukee, St Paul and Pacific Railroad. Enjoy 3 hours of stunning views of Mount Si, Rattlesnake Mountain and the Snoqualmie River. Please have dogs on leash. Suitable for strollers, not suitable for wheelchairs. Meet at Les Schwab at 9am. For information call 425-888-0737. Directions. |
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Snoqualmie
Train Rides at the Northwest Railway Museum
Saturday June 20thSunday June 21st |
Experience early railroading from North Bend or Snoqualmie on a vintage train ride to the top of Snoqualmie Falls. Visit the museum at the Snoqualmie Depot from 10:00am-5:00pm both days to learn more about the history of railroading in the Pacific Northwest. Fathers ride the Snoqualmie Valley Railway free all weekend with a paying child of any age. Adults $10, Seniors $9, Children (ages 2-12) $7. For more information call 425-888-3030. Print your 2 for 1 coupon here! Directions. |
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Kite Making & More for Kids!
Sunday June 21st |
Join us at the beautiful, historic Meadowbrook Farm Interpretive Center from 10:00am to 5:00pm for an afternoon of activities including building, decorating and flying kites, taking a guided nature walk, experimenting with science kits, watching history videos, tracking elk, and more. Kite building station from 11am-1pm. The Center will also have historical displays up. Please note: the concert, Jam for Sudan, has been canceled. For information call 425-831-1900. Directions. |
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Fall City
Fall City Days
Saturday June 20th |
Come and enjoy a pancake breakfast, Fun Run, arts & crafts fair, food, pony rides, carnival, inflatable rides, parades, 3-on-3 basketball tournament, live music, watermelon eating contest, the Duck Derby Race, and much more at the 38th Annual Fall City Days! Fun for the whole family from 9:00am to 5:00pm! For more information call 425-222-6251. Directions. |
Hosted by: City of Fall City |
Fall City to Rattlesnake Lake Bike RideSaturday June 20th
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Join ride leader Don Martin on a 30 mile, beautiful and hilly ride from Fall City to Rattlesnake Lake to visit the Cedar River Watershed Education Center, have a food stop, and then return. Ride pace will be set at 12-14 mph, include occasional regroups and a map for each rider. Ride includes 6 miles of hard pack dirt trail; road bikes are OK. Riders responsible for minor mechanical repairs. Meet at 9:50am at the Fall City Share/Ride dirt lot for a 10:00am start and wear an "Approved Bicycle Helmet." Call Don at 206-363-9964 with additional questions. Reservations are not required. Ride canceled in the event of rain. Directions. |
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Issaquah
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery Fin Days
Saturday June 20th
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Learn about our watershed and the life of the salmon that swim its waters through hands-on activities and demonstrations in the Watershed Science Center for children and adults. Join the fintastic docents for 30-minute hatchery tours at 11:30am, 1:00pm, and 3:00pm, both days. Hatchery hours are 10:00am to 4:00pm both days. For information call 425-392-8025. Directions. |
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Issaquah Farmer's Market
Saturday June 20th |
Come join the fun at the Issaquah Farmer’s Market and experience farm fresh seasonal produce, fresh cut flowers, nursery items, fresh baked good, specialty cooking mixes, hand-made arts & crafts, children's activities and special entertainment each week. Stop by any time from 9:00am-2:00pm to soak up the vibrant marketplace activity! For more information call 425-829-1392. Directions |
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Coal Creek Trail Hike
Saturday June 20th |
Join Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike leader Steve Williams on this enjoyable 6 mile hike with 900 feet gain in elevation in the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. Wear hiking shoes/boots; bring water, food, day pack and appropriate clothing for the weather. Call Steve at 425-453-8997 for details. Meet at the Issaquah Trails Center at 9:30am for a car shuttle to trailhead. No reservations required. All ages are welcome. Directions |
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Issaquah & Superior Mine HikeSaturday June 20th |
Meet at 10:00am at the Issaquah Train Depot for a brief presentation on the history of the Issaquah & Superior mining operations followed by a hike led by volunteer Steve Grate. The hike will last about 2 1/2 hours and cover approximately 2 miles over easy terrain. Reservations required, call 425-392-3500. Hike held rain or shine. Cost is $2.00/participant. All ages welcome. Please bring water and a sack lunch. Directions |
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Downtown Issaquah History HikeSaturday June 20th |
Issaquah History Museum Director, Erica Maniez, will lead hikers on a walk through the history of Issaquah, from the 1880s to present day. The hike will cover roughly 2 miles over easy terrain and last about 2 hours. Meet at the Issaquah Train Depot at 1:00pm. Reservations required, please call 425-392-3500. Hike held rain or shine and all ages are welcome. Please bring water. Directions |
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Fenders on Front Street Car Show & Cruise
Sunday June 21st
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Downtown Issaquah's Front Street will be hopping from 8:00am to 3:00pm with over 900 vintage and classic cars, street vendors, a swap meet and performances by the Astro Cats, The Offenders, Black Velvet 4, DJs and more. Trophies will be awarded at 2:00pm at the Triple-X Drive-in, followed by a cruise down Front Street from Staples to Sunset and back to Triple-X. Directions. |
Interpretive Hikes at Tiger Mountain
Sunday June 21st |
Join Mountains to Sound Greenway teachers for an interpretive hike at Tiger Mountain to learn about fairy rings and fungus, ethnobotany, invasive species, native plant identification, soil and the forest. Participants of all ages and hiking experiences who want to learn more about the forest, plants and animals that surround them are welcome. Hikers will gather at the Pavilion at the High Point trailhead every hour starting at 9:00am for an hour long walk on a flat trail. Last hike starts at 2:00pm. If a group wants a longer hike, please call Sally Kentch to arrange. No hiking experience necessary. Reservations are not required. Contact Sally at 206-524-1665 with additional questions. Directions. |
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Red Town Loop Hike
Sunday June 21st |
Join Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike leader Doug Simpson on this easy/moderate 5 mile hike with 800 feet gain in elevation in the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. You'll get to see DeLeo Wall and the pristine Coal Creek Falls. Wear hiking boots/shoes, day pack, water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. Call Doug at 425-392-6660 for details. Meet at the Issaquah Trails Center at 9:30am to carpool to the trailhead. No reservations required. All ages are welcome. Directions |
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Grand Ridge Mine HikeSunday June 21st |
Gather at 10:00am at the Issaquah Train Depot for a brief presentation on the history of the Grand Ridge mining operations. Following the presentation, hikers will either set off on foot or drive to a meeting place closer to the trailhead. The hike itself, led by Issaquah History Museum volunteer Steve Grate, will last about 4 hours and cover approximately 3 to 5 miles over moderate terrain. Reservations required, call 425-392-3500. Cost is $2.00/participant. Hike held rain or shine and all ages are welcome. Please bring water and a sack lunch. Directions. |
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Coal Creek Falls Loop Hike
Sunday June 21st |
Join Issaquah Alps Trails Club hike leader Bert Drui on this easy 4 mile hike with 200 feet gain in elevation in the Cougar Mountain Regional Wildland Park. Wear hiking boots/shoes and bringnd a pack, water, lunch and appropriate clothing for the weather. Hikers will meet at the Issaquah Trails Center at 10:30am to car pool to the trailhead. Call Bert at 425-746-0709 for details. No reservations needed and all ages are welcome. Directions. |
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Bellevue
Mercer Slough Fresh Produce & Blueberry Farm
Saturday June 20th |
Enjoy fresh local seasonal produce, explore the 1 mile Mercer Slough Heritage Trail and visit the Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm and the Historic Winters House from 9:00am to 5:00pm daily. The Winters House will be open Saturday from 10:00am to 2:00pm. Directions. |
Hosted by: Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm Bill Pace Fruit & Produce |
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center
Saturday June 20th |
Explore Mercer Slough, the largest freshwater wetland on Lake Washington, at the beautiful, newly opened Education Center. Saturday activities include: Environmental Education workshops from 10-11am & 1-2pm; Ranger led walks from 11-12:30pm & 2-3:20pm; and Tree House viewing from 11:30-12:30pm. Bring a picnic lunch and enjoy the outdoor plaza. The Visitor Center will be open to visitors both days from 10:00am to 4:00pm. All ages welcome. Directions. |
Kelsey Creek Farm & Fraser Cabin Heritage Day
Saturday June 20th |
Enjoy the pristine and historic setting of one of Bellevue's oldest remaining farms. Activities include Heritage Day at the Fraser Pioneer Cabin wih hands-on activities that relate to 1880s settler life: agriculture, dairy, household tasks, log cabins, games and eastside history. Also enjoy farm animal viewing and beautiful hiking trails. Open from 10:00am to 3:00pm. For more information call 425-450-1049. Directions. |
Hosted by: Eastside Heritage Center |
Family Orienteering at Lewis Creek Park
Sunday June 21st
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Learn the sport of Orienteering while experiencing the beauty of nature. This non-competitive simple orienteering course is designed to engage all ages and levels of experience with the peaceful natural setting of Lewis Creek Park. Orienteering course maps available at the Visitor's Center. No experience or equipment necessary. From 10:00am to 2:00pm. For more information call 425-452-4195 or 425-864-1794. Directions. |
Hosted by: Cascade Orienteering Club Bellevue Parks & Community Services |
Mercer Island
Let's Go Fishing!Saturday June 20th |
Enjoy one of the great all-American past-times - fishing! Students, ages 6 to 15 (with an adult), will receive instruction from Roger and Linda Urbaniak on effective fishing techniques, including how to tie up their own bait for trout and perch. Students will be encouraged to go onto the public docks at Luther Burbank Park to fish and will be provided with a fishing kit to take home. Event runs from 1:00pm to 3:00pm. Bring a fishing pole if you have one. $22 fee to participate and pre-registration is required. To reserve your spot call 206-275-7609. Directions. |
Hosted by: Mercer Island Parks & Recreation |
Kayak Rides in Luther Burbank ParkSunday June 21st |
First timers can paddle in double sit-on-top kayaks (a small child can ride with two adults) on Sunday from 1:00pm to 3:00 pm. Kayak Academy will provide necessary safety equipment, including life jackets. All participants must be comfortable in the water and a participant waiver form must be filled out prior to participation. Rides limited to 20 minutes. Children under 18 must be accompanied by a parent or guardian. Directions. |
Hosted by: Mercer Island Parks & Rec Kayak Academy Issaquah Paddle Sports |
Seattle
Mountains to Sound Relay FinishSunday, June 21st |
Celebrate the exciting Mountains to Sound Relay finish at Golden Gardens Park on the Seattle waterfront. Spectators can cheer on as racers cross the finish line, listen to the live broadcast by KMTT The Mountain and enjoy the festive atmosphere. The fun will begin at 2:00pm as the first teams cross the finish line. Limited parking is available so please use public transportation or car pool where possible. Directions. Or register your team to compete in this multi-sport, 100 mile relay! |
Mountains to Sound Greenway Trust |
