Ellensburg
Ellensburg Rodeo September 3 from 6:45-10pm, September 4 & 5 from 12:45-10pm & September 6 from 11:45-6pm Experience one of America's Top 10 professional rodeos, started in 1923, at the Ellensburg Rodeo Fairgrounds!
Cle Clum
Visit Cle Elum-Roslyn Chamber of Commerce or Roslyn Downtown for all Cle Elum & Roslyn events.
Pioneer Days Celebration July 3-4 Celebrate 4th of July with events occurring all weekend throughout Upper Kittitas County.
Rails-to-Ales BREWFEST July 10 South Cle Elum Come to the historic Milwaukie Depot for brews, wine, music and more.
Cruise Cle Elum Car Show August 21 Downtown
Roslyn
Final Friday Live Music & Art Walk June 25, July 30, August 27 & September 24 5pm-ish to 8pm-ish
MooseFest
2010 July 23-25 Enjoy tours, trivia and meet
celebrity guests from the television show Northern Exposure.
Crazy for Quilts Show August 27 from 5-9pm, August 28 from 9am-6pm & August 29 from 10am-2pm Come enjoy live music, food and entertainment with featured artist LuAnn Kessi from Oregon.
12th Annual Coal Miner Days Festival September
5-6 Downtown
North Bend
Cedar River Watershed Education Center Go to the Education Center's website for more details and a full list of all summer events.
Rattlesnake Ledge Geology Hike June 24 from
2-5pm Explore the ancient volcano, glacial ice, melt-water
floods, and underground rivers that shaped the land and waterways of the
Cedar River Watershed during a moderately strenuous interpretive hike
to the summit of Rattlesnake ledge, one of the most spectacular vistas
in the region.
Summer Public Watershed Tours
Weekends July 9 to September 5 from 9:45am-12:40pm Come on an interpretive bus tour with spectacular views for in-depth information on water, land and people. Ages 12+. Cost is $10 adults, $5 seniors/youth. Registration begins May 1.
Owls & Woodpeckers July 24 from 9am-12pm Join photographer Paul Bannick for a slide presentation from his book The Owl and the Woodpecker. Then take a tour of the forested habitats inside the closed boundaries of the Cedar River Municipal Watershed. Bring water and a snack. Ages 10+. Cost is $15.
Twilight Tour of Historic Cedar Falls Town September 25 from 6-8:30pm or September 26 5-7:30pm Take a stroll in the twilight to explore the remaining houses and discover the stories of those who worked, lived and grew up in Cedar Falls, the historic town site and birthplace of Seattle City Light.
The Festival at Mt Si August 13 from 6-10pm & August 14 from 8am-10pm & August 15 from 8am-4pm Celebrate the 9th annual festival at the base of Mt Si with plenty of events for everyone, including arts & crafts vendors, multiple music stages, kids Fun Zone, cherry pie eating contest, Tour de Peaks bicycle ride and the Grand Parade!
Snoqualmie
4th of July Train Rides July 3 & 4 Celebrate the country's birthday with a train ride and a hot dog at the Snoqualmie and North Bend depots.
Day Out With Thomas™ July 9-11 & 16-18 Ride Thomas the Tank Engine™ to the top of Snoqualmie Falls. Snoqualmie Depot only. Tickets sold in advance.
Courage Classic Bicycle Tour August 7-9 A 3-day, 174 mile ride which takes participants through beautiful Snoqualmie, Blewett and Stevens Passes.
Snoqualmie Railroad Days August 20-22 from 7am-9pm Celebrate the 72nd annual festival at the Snoqualmie Depot, featuring the firemen's pancake breakfast, Grand Parade, chilren's entertainment on the Skagit River Railway stage, arts & crafts, delicious food, historically-significant railway equipment in action, and more.
Labor Days Train Rides September 4-6
Grandparent's Grand Excursion September 11 & 12 Grandparents ride FREE with a paying grandchild of any age.
Issaquah
Summer Evening Hours all summer, Thursday from 4-8pm Come to the Issaquah Train Depot and enjoy live music on the depot deck.
Down Home 4th of July & Heritage Festival July 4 from 11am-2pm Don't miss your chance to get your hands on history wit the opportunity to churn butter, operate the historic pump car, and many other activities celebrating Issaquah's history.
Concerts on the Green Tuesdays, July 6 - August 31 from 7-8:30pm Come listen to a free concert on the Issaquah Community Center lawn.
Summer History Program July 10 at 11am Learn about the history and restoration of the Hailstone Feed Store at the Issaquah Train Depot.
Cycle the WAVE September 19 at 7am Join the 3rd annual all-women's non-competitive bicycle ride, with the 25, 40 or 62 mile ride option, starting and ending at Tibbetts Valley Park.
Issaquah Salmon Days Festival October 2 & 3 from 10am-6pm daily Join in the 41st anniversary celebration of the return of salmon to local waters with art, food, music, a Grande Parade and more. Sporting weekend activities on September 25 & 26.
Redmond
Redmond Derby Days July 9 from 6-10pm & July 10 from 10am-10pm Celebrate the 70th year of summer tradition for the City of Redmond with tons of activities for young and old. Events include live music, parades, the Field of Fun for Kids, a Funtastic carnival, fireworks, and The Bicycle Criterium, America's longest running bicycle race.
Bellevue
Strawberry Festival June 26 from 10am-8pm & June 27 from 10am-5pm Celebrate the history of Bellevue and the Eastside with fresh strawberry shortcake, multiple entertainment stages, exhibits, games, strawberry shortcake eating contests, an auto show and more.
Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center Join the Bellevue Parks Department & Pacific Science Center for a whole 'slough' of events occurring this summer, including Nature Walks every Saturday from 2-3pm Family Movie Nights on June 25, July 30 & August 27 from 5-6:30pm Family Ranger Programs on July 4 & August 1 from 2:30-3pm PSC Family Workshops on July 10 & August 14 from 11:45-12:45pm
Lewis Creek Visitor Center Join the Rangers for a wide range of programming for families and adults, including Birding 101 for Kids on June 19 Owl Workshop on June 25 Going Wild for Wildlife on July 17 Wild Rescue! on August 12 Owl Prowl on August 20 Bellevue Birding 1st Saturday of each month at 9am Fiction Fridays 1st Friday of each month at 11am Wilderness Walks last Saturday of June, July & August
Bellevue Parks U-Pick Blueberries & Fresh Produce Stands Enjoy fresh locally grown produce. U-pick berries available July-September. Mercer Slough Blueberry Farm open daily 9am-7pm, Larsen Lake Blueberry Farm open June 20 through September, Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm, Lake Hills Greenbelt Farm Fresh Produce Stand open June through September, Tuesday-Sunday 10am-6pm.
High Adventure Camp July 12-16 & July 19-23 One week outdoor camp that includes canoeing, climbing, trail work, and backpacking. Ages 12-17
Cascade Backpacking Adventure August 2-4 & August 9-11 Immerse yourself in the beauty of nature on a 3-day backpacking trip. Ages 12-17
Pops in the Park August 7 from 5:30-8:30pm Enjoy a free concert at Bellevue's Botanical Garden.
Lake-to-Lake Greenway Trail Walk September 18 from 8am-3pm A beautiful 15K or 6K walk highlighting the best of Bellevue's Parks and Open Space System.
Mercer Island
Visit the City's Event Calendar closer to the day of events listed below for more details!
Mercer Island Farmer's Market June 20 - October 17 Sundays from 11am-3pm (except July 11 & August 1) Offering a wide variety of fresh, local edibles and a host of fun, educational & community-building events.
Summer Celebration! July 10 & 11 Join the 20th anniversary celebration with a community parade, basketball tournaments, car show, street fair, children's fun zone, boat rides, fireworks, and more at downtown's at Mercerdale Park.
Shakespeare in the Park Come out to Luther Burbank Park for the following performances: Much Ado About Nothing on July 8-10 & 15-18 Othello on July 18, 22-24 & 29-31 All performances start at 7pm except for July 10 & 18, which will start at 2pm.
Mostly Music in the Park Every Sunday & Thursday July 18 to August 15 from 7-8:30pm Pack a picnic dinner and enjoy a free
evening of entertainment and fun at Mercerdale Park.
Outdoor Movies August 14 & August 28 at dusk Bring a blanket and enjoy a free movie in the beautiful Mercerdale Park.
Summer Carnival! August 20 from 12-4pm
Worldwide Day of Play September 25 from 1-4pm Equipment is provided to promote going outdoors and playing with your kids at Mercerdale Park.
Seattle
Mountains to Sound Relay June 27 starting at 2pm Celebrate the finish of the 100-mile Mountains to Sound Relay at Golden Gardens Park. Spectators can cheer on as racers cross the finish line, listen to the live broadcast by "KMTT The Mountains" and enjoy the festive atmosphere.
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Photos from Greenway Summer Events:
 - Rails to Ales BREWFEST - photo by Jana Stoner Folks enjoy the weather and the view
 - Rails to Ales BREWFESTt - photo by Jana Stoner One of the bands at the event
 - Final Friday Live Music & Art Walk -
 - Crazy for Quits Festival - Enjoying a live band in front of the
Crazy Quit Shop
 - Coal Miner Days Festival - Roslyn Mayor Jeri Porter with JP Patches
 - Summer Public Watershed Tours- Getting a behind-the-scenes look at the Cedar River Watershed
 - Festival at Mt Si - The kids Fun Zone
 - Festival at Mt Si - Dancers enjoying one of the live music stages
 - Day Out With Thomas - Thomas the Tank Engine
 - Snoqualmie Railroad Days - Kids playing on the toys at the Depot
 - Snoqualmie Railroad Days - Unicyclists during the Grand parade
 - Issaquah Salmon Days - Festival visitors fill the streets of Issaquah
 - Issaquah Salmon Days - Festival goers look down on Issaquah Creek and watch the salmon return to Issaquah Creek
 - Redmond Derby Days - Racers during the Bicycle Criterium
 - Strawberry Festival - One of the live music stages
 - Mercer Slough Environmental Education Center - Looking at a
salamander during a Ranger Walk
 - Lake Hills Greenbelt Farm -
 - Lake Hills Farm Fresh Produce Stand - Fresh cut flowers at the stand
 - Pops in the Park - Listen to music & enjoy a picnic dinner
 - Summer Celebration! - Kids enjoying the Fun Zone
 - Summer Celebration! - Festival goers looking for food among the many yummy vendors
 - Summer Carnival - Posing for a pic to show off their fancy painted faces
 - Mostly Music in the Park - Enjoying a warm summer evening listening to live music
 - Mountains to Sound Relay - This soloist has finished the race!
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