Local Events

This section will develop over time but Seattle has so many different cultural activities as well as those annual events that are synonymous with Seattle that we thought we'd provide this for our visitors. Much of this information is available elsewhere on other lists, however, we've taken great care to get the information right where it was sometimes incorrect and in many cases provide additional resources as they became available.

Seafair Celebration 2007

KeyBank Air Show presented by Boeing

This years Air Show at Seafair was a great success as the U.S. Navy Blue Angels put on another amazing performance with their dynamic maneuvers directly overhead of boaters on Lake Washington. Seafair, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels and FAA work hard to provide a safe show each summer above Lake Washington, exceeding the Federal Aviation Administration guidelines for an over-water air show. Through careful planning, there have been no incidents at a Seafair Air Show. The Blue Angels Fan Club website.

The best way to get there is to take one of the Metro shuttle buses offered at the Boeing OxBow lot or the Eastgate Park 'n Ride. The shuttle runs every 10 minutes and drops you off at the entrance to Genesee Park. It's a pretty good deal for $3 round-trip.

There's something for everyone after entering the enclosed area at the south side of Genesee Park. The "Kids Zone" provides all day entertainment on fun inflatable rides for a $12 wristband. Kids will have a blast on the bounce house, the 40-foot Tide Slide, and they can hang out at the Capri Sun AOX Skate Park featuring DJ Emcee Energy.

Farmer's Markets 2007

Des Moines Farmer's Market

Burien Farmer's Market

Kent Farmer's Market

Carnation Farmer's Market

Renton Farmer's Market

July 4th Fireworks Celebrations for 2007

July 4, 2007 - Various locations throughout the Puget Sound area

Dispite the inherent dangers, fireworks displays are a still big part of Independance Day celebrations. So, we've brought you this handy guide to assist you in selecting your ideal venue.

Strategic planning goes into which fireworks display to watch as two are offered in Seattle and several more are scattered throughout the Puget Sound area. Once you've made your choice, you can usually plan the day’s activity around the wealth of festivities that are offered at the venue. There's always vendors, food, activities for kids and perhaps a parade. Keep in mind parking issues and bring extra clothing, folding chairs, towels, lotion, etc. to keep comfortable until show time. Most all the fireworks displays will begin at 10pm.

Myrtle Edwards Park, near Pier 70 is home to Seattle's Fourth of Jul-Ivar's celebration. Live music & entertainment begins at 12:30 and ends with a great Fireworks Display at 10 PM. This 43rd annual event has been attended by 300,000 people in the past.

WaMu Family Fourth at Lake Union
The largest and most visually technical fireworks display in the Seattle area. Gasworks Park will light up the beautiful Lake Union district with it's Pyrotechnic Extravaganza at 10:00. Gasworks Park, Seattle

2007 Symetra Bellevue Family 4th
The Bellevue Philharmonic and the Eastside's biggest fireworks display. Bellevue Downtown Park

Celebrate Kirkland
Children's parade followed by an old-fashioned parade, picnic and fireworks display. Marina Park, Kirkland

Stars and Stripes Celebration
Live music, children's activities, food booths. Downtown Enumclaw, Cole street and Initial Ave. Parade at 6:00pm. Fireworks display at 9:30pm at the Enumclaw Exposition Center

4th on the Sammamish Plateau
Music stage, food vendors,and children's playground. Sammamish Commons Park

Kent 4th of July Splash
A community event with games, food, entertainment and fireworks display. Lake Meridian Park

Freedom Fair & Air Show, Tacoma
Music, aerial displays, a carnival and fireworks on the Tacoma waterfront Park. Ruston Way

Star-Spangled Celebration
A community celebration with events for the whole family. Lynnwood Athletic Complex

Renton Celebration
The City of Renton proudly welcomes Revo 225 as the 2007 title sponsor for Renton’s celebration of Independence Day. Join us in Renton this 4th of July and celebrate the country’s birthday by letting the kids play in a bounce house, enjoying lots of great stage entertainment and taking in one of the Eastside’s most popular fireworks display at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park. Proudly co-sponsored by Southport and Conner Homes, the celebration has something for everyone, including free children’s activities and face-painting from 12:00 p.m. to 8:00 p.m., stage entertainment from 1:00 p.m. to 9:30 p.m., free shuttle service from 9:00 a.m. to midnight, and a professional fireworks display from a barge on Lake Washington at 10:00 p.m. Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park