Filed Trip lists:

My family loves these one day outings. They are good cultural experiences and there is always much to be learned at each. I’ve tried to list these in calendar order.

Please call and check operating hours. It would be advisable to call any place (even hiking) before you head out and find out operating hours, permit requirements, up-to-date admission prices, traffic, specials etc. Even worse than rainy, muddy kids are kids that were looking forward to something and having to disappoint them when that something doesn’t work out!

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For a great list of festivals in Seattle, year round. Check it out many great cultural celebrations to be found here.
Westport has a cam and a list of wonderful year round events at this site. Please visit them and be sure to visit the Westport Maritime Museum where they have a beautiful large light house lens on display, whale bones and much more. One of the guides there (Jeannie Dilk) is an education coordinator and very willing to answer questions your child may email to her!
Northwest Charm's list of fairs and festivals.
To search all of Washington State for Festivals and Events try Washington State Dept. of Commerce site Experience Washington.

Event & Month	Phone	Web and street address	Cost/ admission	Extra info
Northwest Flower & Garden Show February	206-789‑5333	Northwest Flower & Garden Show Seattle, WA	$19 Adults $7 (4-11) free 3 and younger	Some of the most beautiful gardens in the Pacific Northwest. Group rates available.
Seattle's Irish Week Festival March, to celebrate St. Patrick's Day	425-438-8554	Irish Heritage Club Events page Seattle, WA	Please see the web page for more information.	The celebration features a parade, soda bread contest, film festival, and booths selling various Irish and Celtic products and food, children's contests, lectures, workshops, cultural displays, and much more! This is a club that has things going on all year long. Check the web page for more information.
Tulip Festival April	360-428-5959	Tulip Festival Skagit Valley, WA	Free to walk the fields.	In beautiful Skagit Valley. Blooming tulip fields, Art shows, Salmon Bakes, Antiques, performances and more. When you plan your trip be sure to plan ahead with maps and calls because there are other things to see and do as some of the local farms open for trips and tours: Click here for more information. For example: Cow Town, Shellfish Farm, Alpaca Farm, and Woolly Prairie Buffalo Habitat are our favorites.
Astoria Crab Festival April	see web page	Astoria Crab Festival Astoria area web page	see web page	Fresh crab, and seafood, entertainment, Kids activities & daycare, petting zoo, and CRAB RACES!
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival April	206-723-2003	Seattle Center Web page	see web page	Check the Seattle Center Events web page for more information as it changes yearly.
Tacoma Daffodil Parade April	253-627-6176	Tacoma Daffodil Parade Tacoma, WA	see web page	Fun for the family!
Washington Apple Blossom April - May	509-662-3616	Washington Apple Blossom Wenatchee, WA	see web page	Parade and family activities.
Parade of Boats May	206-325-1000			Boating Season opening day on Lake Union on first Saturday in May.
Irrigation Festival in Sequim May	360-683-6197	Web page Sequim, WA		Includes a parade, dancing, arts, crafts, and a logging show. The parade has been going on for over 109 years!
Seattle Maritime Festival Summer	206-728-3000	Web page Seattle, WA		See Port of Seattle events web page for other events hosted by the Port of Seattle.
Seattle Cinco De Mayo Cultural Celebration May	425-283-5050	Web page Seattle, WA	Please see the web page for current prices.	Held at the Seattle Center. Fun for the family!
Viking Festival May	360-779-4848	Web page Poulsbo, WA		Includes a parade, royal court, rides and tons of fun!
Spokane Lilac Festival May	509-326-3339	Web page Manito Park, Spokane, WA		Races, parades, royal courts, rides and tons of fun!
Northwest Folk-Life Festival Memorial Day weekend-May	206-684-7300	Web page Seattle, WA	Free!	Held at the Seattle Center. Includes music, art, performances, crafts, and vendors. It’s a great cultural experience.
International Accordion Celebration June	509-548-5807	Leavenworth home page Leavenworth, WA		Hey you accordion players! There's an celebration, complete with competitions and a parade.
Summer Concerts at Seattle Waterfront Summer	206-281-7788	Web page Seattle, WA	Each concert has a different price attached to it. Please check the web page.	Music and water, a beautiful combination.
Ballard Seafood Fest July	206 784 9705	Web page Ballard, WA	Some things are free and some cost. Please check web page.	Heavy Scandinavian theme. Kids activities, BBQ, fun family stage full of great entertainment.
Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival July	206-283-8808	Web page Lakeside School 14050 1st Ave NE Seattle, WA	Please check web page for individual concerts prices.	Some great music! Artist and concerts vary by night. Please check the web page for details.
Redmond Derby Days July		City of Redmond	Free for most of it.	Fireworks, carnival, bicycle race, parades, vendors and more.
Fourth of July		various locations		Our (Loha) favorite Fireworks celebrations are held at Vashon Island, Old Town Tacoma, Bellevue Downtown Park or Vancouver, Washington. Each one begins at dusk and usually has parades, vendors and much excitement to offer a family prior to the display. Find King County fireworks locations at the bottom of this page, the top includes King County Fireworks Regulations. Family Fourth at Lake Union, Seattle, WA.
Sweet Onion Festival July	509-525-0850	Web page Walla Walla, WA		A festival to celebrate their famous sweet onions.
Bellevue Arts Fair! July		Web page Bellevue Square Shopping Mall, WA	Free to walk around the vendors.	Vendors, Arts, Crafts, good food and much fun. This can tend to be very crowded, so plan accordingly.
King County Fair July	206-296-8888	Web page Enumclaw, WA	$6 Adults $3 youth (6-15) Free 5 and under $4 Seniors	Say FUN! Washington's oldest and best fair. They have some wonderful concerts and promotions through out the fair.
Wooden Boat Festival July	206-382-2628	Web page Lake Union, Seattle, WA		Fun on the water. Museum admission is always free. There are other events than just this one, so check their web page.
Glass School at Pilchuck July	206-621-8422	Web page Stanwood, WA	$20 adults children under 12 free with adult RESERVATIONS REQUIRED	They host an open house in July, providing a rare opportunity to view award‑winning facilities, meet artists, learn about glass, see works in progress, and observe hot‑ and cold‑ glass demonstrations. Reservations are required in advance for all Pilchuck Glass School events. See their web page for other great events!
Seattle Seafair July & August		Web page Seattle, WA		The event of the year has parades, hydroplane races, Blue Angels air show, Torchlight Parade, navel ship open house, Triathlon, half marathon milk carton derby and more. Check out their web site and if you like tight crowds - this is your event!
International Kite Festival August		Web page Long Beach, WA	Free	We (Blandings) LOVE this place. We aren't in for the crowds with the small children, but when they get bigger we will be there! There are themes every day so check the web site.
Evergreen State Fair August or September		Web page Monroe, WA	$8 adult $4 youth (6-15) $6 Seniors free 5 and under Family tickets available.	Family fun. Carnival, animals, food and sun!
Bumbershoot September	206-281-7788	Web page Seattle, WA	$15 adult $3 5-12 with adult see web page for other pricings	An Arts Festival on Labor Day Weekend at the Seattle Center. If you like crowds there’s plenty to do here.
Wooden Boat Festival September	360-385-3628	Web page Port Townsend, WA	$12 adult $6 Student with other pricings on the web	Classes, fun, music and water!
Puyallup Fair September	253-841-5045	Web page Puyallup, WA	$10 Adults $7 Youth (6-18) $7 Seniors (62+) FREE Five & under	More than a fair. They also hold a spring fair in April. Contact your school district for free homeschooling passes.
Central Washington State Fair September	509-248-7160	Web page Yakima County Stadium, Yakima, WA	$10 adults $5 Youth (6-12) Discount tickets available--see web site	One more wonderful fair. Caution---it can get really hot over on the east side of the Cascades.
Salmon Days October	206-270-2532	Web page Issaquah, WA	Free, but check the site.	Celebrate the return of the salmon! Quite educational. Parades, carnivals, arts and crafts, hatchery, and more. Visit their web page for more information.
Oktoberfest October	509-548-5807	Web page Leavenworth, WA		This is truly just a time to celebrate in Leavenworth with lots of community activities, so check the web page for specifics.
Annual Cranberrian Fair October	800-451-2542	Web page Long Beach, WA	$3	Celebrate the harvest with food, music, dancing, and local artisans.
Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo Lights November & December.	253-591-5337	Web page Tacoma, WA	$8.75 adult $7 (4-13) Free 3 and under	The zoo puts Christmas lights all over that makes for an enjoyable day at the zoo. Please check the web page or call for information.
Seattle’s Christmas Ships December	800-642-7816	web page Seattle, WA	Different cruises available. Check the web page.	What a wonderful way to celebrate Christmas in the great NorthWET; lights and water.

Last update: November, 2006

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