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    November 06

    David's Picks for the weekend of Nov 7-8, 2009

    Maritime Family Festival
    SAT Toy boat building, kids hands-on activities, tour tugboat Arthur Foss and steamer Virginia V, sale of new and used gifts, books, CDs, ship models, holiday decor, toys and treasure, live sea music in the Armory Building at Lake union Park.  (www.atlakeunionpark.org).

    Cultural Crossroads Festival
    FRI-SUN  Ethnic entertainment, international bazaar and children's activities at Crossroads Mall in Bellevue. (www.crossroadsbellevue.com).

    October 30

    David's Picks for Halloween 2009

    Families

    Halloween at the Commons

    FRI For Microsoft employees and guests. Trick-or-treat at Commons restaurants and shops, photographer, magician, face painting, kids crafts. http://commons

    Microsoft Sammamish Boo-Fest

    FRI For Sammamish FTE only. Great haunted house, decorated hallways, and snacks in the cafeteria. 4-8pm. Admission is 4 non-perishable food items. Registration required.

    Museum of Fright Halloween Celebration
    FRI
      Treats, stories, games and the ghosts of aviation's past at the Museum of Flight.  (www.museumofflight.org).

    Halloween Family Funfest
    SAT Trick-or-treat at participating merchants, Mad Science Booth, children’s performances.  (www.bellevuesquare.com).

    Halloween Sleepover at Pacific Science Center
    SAT  Investigate the spooky side of science - bats, pumpkins, spiders, candy concoctions and more! Venture through our darkened exhibit halls to find Halloween tricks and treats, then sleep amongst the dinosaurs at Pacific Science Center.  (www.pacsci.org)

    Halloween Hoopla
    SAT  Super-scary haunted house for older kids, Frankenstein's Lab for little ones, carnival games, trick-or-treating and more at Wallingford Boys & Girls Club.  (www.wallingfordboysandgirlsclub.org).

    Halloween at the Haunted Castle
    SAT  Haunted walk through historic Masonic home plus kids carnival at Landmark on the Sound in Des Moines.  (www.landmarkcelebrations.com).

    Adults

    Halloween “Good Evening” at the Emerald Queen Casino
    SAT Hitchcock-themed Halloween party with cash prizes for best costumes plus music and prizes at the Emerald Queen Casino.  (www.emeraldqueen.com).

    Pike Place Market Ghost Tour
    SAT Tour of locations with spooky history at the Pike Place Market .  (www.seattleghost.com).

    October 16

    David's Picks for the weekend of Oct 17-18, 2009

    Remodeled Homes Tour
    SAT-SUN
    19 quality projects including whole house remodels, an attic transformation, green building methods and much more. The tour features some of the area's finest remodels from members of the Remodelors™ Council of the Master Builders Association.  (www.remodeltour.com).

    Tacoma Fall Home & Garden Show
    THURS-SUN
      Over 400 exhibits of products for your home and garden at the Tacoma Dome.  (www.otshows.com).

    Zoo Boo
    SAT-SUN
      Indoor activities and treats for children plus $2 off admission for all who come in costume at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium in Tacoma.  (www.pdza.org).

    October 09

    David's Picks for the weekend of Oct 10-11, 2009

    Oktoberfest Northwest
    FRI-SUN  Traditional and contemporary German entertainment on two stages, Hammerschlagen and other German festival games, authentic German cuisine, Munich-style Biergarten, Scandinavian Heritage Festival at the Puyallup Fair and Events Center.  (www.oktoberfestnw.com).

    Enumclaw Oktoberfest
    FRI-SAT  Bavarian food, dancers, music, family activities, Black Forest Beer Garden pouring German lagers and fall seasonals by 15 Washington breweries at the Enumclaw Expo Center.  (www.enumclawoktoberfest.com).

    Kelsey Creek Farm Fair
    SAT-SUN  Entertainment, heritage demonstrations and activities, tractor-pulled hayrides, farm animals, inflatables, pumpkin decorating, pony rides and food at Kelsey Creek Park in Bellevue.  (www.bellevuewa.gov).

    Dungeness Crab and Seafood Festival
    SAT-SUN  Crab feed, food fair, wine and beer gardens, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts vendors, kids' activities, environmental education exhibits and programs at the Port Angeles City Pier.  (www.crabfestival.org).

    Bothell Country Villiage Harvest Festival
    SAT-SUN  Crafts, music, pony rides and seasonal fun at Bothell Country Village.  (www.countryvillagebothell.com).

    October 02

    David's Picks for the weekend of Oct 3-4, 2009

    Issaquah Salmon Days
    SAT-SUN
      Grande Parade, arts & crafts, food, entertainment, salmon exhibits and more in downtown Issaquah. Kids love watching the salmon jumping in the stream near the hatchery.  (www.salmondays.org).

    Everett Sausage Fest
    FRI-SUN  Bavarian Beer Garden, carnival, arts & crafts, bazaar, Bavarian Dinner Haus and Farmer's Market at Perpetual Help Church grounds.  (www.everettsausagefest.com).

    Everett Fall Home Show
    FRI-SUN Snohomish County's premiere Fall event features hundreds of specialized local businesses ready to help you customize, update, or even design, the home you have always wanted at Comcast Arena at Everett Events Center.  (www.comcastarenaeverett.com).

    Nutcracker tickets on sale
    One of Seattle’s most popular holiday traditions, tickets for the PNB performance of the well known ballet Nutcracker went on sale Oct. 1. Buy early for best dates and seat locations. (www.pnb.org)

    Snow Train To Leavenworth tickets on sale
    One day round trips to picturesque Leavenworth abort the train from Seattle. Easier and safer than driving in winter pass conditions. (www.alkitours.com)

    Corn Mazes and Pumpkin Patches now open
    Remlinger Farm: (www.remlingerfarms.com)
    Biringer Farm: (www.biringerfarm.com)
    Maris Farms: (www.marisfarms.com)
    South 47 Farm: (www.south47farm.com)
    Stocker Farms: (www.stockerfarms.com)
    Carpinito Bros Farms: (www.carpinito.com)
    Carleton Farm: (www.carletonfarm.com)
    The Farm: (www.thefarm1.com)

    Craven Farm: (www.cravenfarm.com)

    Fosters Corn Maze (http://fosterscornmaze.com/ )

    21 Acres Farm: (www.21acres.org)
    V2 Farm: (www.v2farm.com)
    Fairbank Farm (www.fairbankfarm.com)
    Jubilee Farm: (http://www.jubileefarm.org/pumpkin.html )
    Thomasson Family Farm: (www.thomassonfamilyfarm.com)

    September 25

    David's Picks for the weekend of Sept 26-27, 2009

    Puyallup Fair
    THRU SUN
    Final weekend of The Big Fantastic! Carnival fairway with games and rides, Kid’s stage, vendors with commercial products not found in stores, agricultural displays and more at the Fairgrounds in Puyallup. Try a famous fair scone or onion burger. directions  (www.thefair.com).

    The Great Wallingford Wurst Festival
    FRI-SAT
      Family festival with entertainment, food, rides, games and beer garden at St. Benedict School in Seattle. directions (www.stbens.net).

    St. Demetrios Greek Festival
    FRI-SUN
      Greek food, dance, music, arts & crafts and more at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church.  (www.seattlegreekfestival.com).

    Fishermen's Fall Festival
    SAT Survival-suit races, kids' activities, oyster shucking, salmon bbq, JP Patches and more at Fisherman's Terminal. (www.seattlefishermensmemorial.org/events.php)

    King County Harvest Celebration Farm Tour
    SAT
      Visit more than 25 local farms with activities including corn mazes, u-pick crops, hayrides and more.  (www.king.wsu.edu/foodandfarms).

    Bainbridge Island Harvest Fair
    SUN
      Music, food vendors, beer and wine garden, display vegetable garden, 4-H petting zoo, sheep shearing, apple cider pressing (bring your own apples), wagon rides, pie contest, scarecrow contest, farming exhibits at Johnson Farm.  (www.trustforworkinglandscapes.org).

    September 11

    David's Picks for the weekend of Sept 12-13, 2009

    Puyallup Fair
    THRU Sept 2
    7 Opening weekend of the biggest fair on the West Coast! Carnival fairway with games and rides, Kid’s stage, product vendors, agricultural displays and more at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Try a famous fair scone or onion burger. directions  (www.thefair.com).

    Kirkland Concours d'Elegance
    SUN  Celebration of the arts of vintage automobile, motorcycle and wooden boat design at Carillon Point.  (www.kirklandconcours.com).

    Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
    FRI-SUN Children's parade, grand parade, art, food, entertainment and fireworks at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.  (www.mukilteofestival.org).

    Newcastle Days
    SAT-SUN
      Music, food, craft vendors, entertainment, arts and crafts activities, pony rides, community art show, custom and classic car show at Lake Boren Park. map  (www.ci.newcastle.wa.us).

    Ringling Bros Barnum & Baily Circus
    THU-SUN
      The “greatest show on earth” with exotic animals, death defying stunts, clowns and more. At the Everett Events Center. directions (http://www.ringling.com/)

    September 04

    David's Picks for the Labor Day weekend of Sept 5-7, 2009

    Bumbershoot
    SAT-MON Seattle’s premier arts festival. Live music, dance, theater, film, art displays at Seattle Center. directions

    Bremerton Blackberry Festival
    SUN-MON  Entertainment, food, fun on the Bremerton Boardwalk. Take a scenic ferry ride from downtown Seattle ferry schedule

    Evergreen State Fair
    THRU Sept 7 Final weekend. Rides, fairway, agriculture and craft exhibits, and more. Second largest annual fair in our area. In Monroe directions

    Italian Concours d'Elegance
    SUN  Exhibit of cars and motorcycles from Ferrari, Lamborghini, Maserati and more at Des Moines Marina. directions

    Connel’s Dahlia’s Open House
    THRU Sept 7 Five acres of dahlias in full bloom. Bring your camera! directions

    LeMay Museum Car Show & Auction
    SAT  Display of more than 1,000 vintage, classic and specialty automobiles in Tacoma. directions

    Olympia Harbor Days
    FRI-SUN
      Tour of tugboats, tall-ships, entertainment, food, art and children's activities at Percival Landing Park. directions

    63rd Annual Seafood Festival and Craft Show
    SAT  A family feast with fresh fish, oysters and more plus live music and local crafts in Westport. (www.westportgrayland-chamber.org).

    August 28

    David's Picks for the weekend of Aug 29-30, 2009

    Evergreen State Fair
    THURS-Sept 7  State fair atmosphere with carnival rides, 4-H exhibits, food booths, and live entertainment. directions  (www.evergreenfair.org).

    Kitsap County Fair and Stampede
    WED-SUN  Animals, carnival, exhibits, music, entertainment and more at the Kitsap County Fairgrounds just a short ferry ride away in Bremerton. (www.kitsapgov.com/parks/fair_stampede.htm).

    City of Bothell RiverFest
    SUN  City and local resource fair, children's activities, entertainment, crafts and more. directions  (www.ci.bothell.wa.us).

    Puget Sound Dahlia Association Flower Show
    SAT-SUN  Local hobbyists share beautiful blooms from their private gardens. At Kent Commons. directions (http://www.pugetsounddahlias.org/)

    Connel’s Dahlia’s Open House
    THRU Sept 7 Five acres of dahlias in full bloom. Bring your camera! directions (http://www.connells-dahlias.com/ )

    August 21

    David's Picks for the weekend of Aug 22-23, 2009

    Washington State International Kite Festival
    THRU SUN
      One of the world's largest kite festivals in Long Beach, WA. directions (www.kitefestival.com).  See my pictures on http://davidspicks.spaces.live.com/

    Snoqualmie Railroad Days
    SAT
      Train rides, parade, fun run, entertainment, vendors and children's activities at the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie.  (www.trainmuseum.org/rrd/rrdmain.asp). 

    Sand in the City
    FRI-SUN
      Sculpting events with 240 tons of sand, arts/science/educational activities and entertainment in Olympia.  (www.hocm.org/page.php?id=75).

    Fan Appreciation Night at Evergreen Speedway
    SAT 
    A full night of racing with discounted $10 tickets and get $2 off by bringing donations for the Maltby Food Bank to the Evergeen Speedway in Monroe.  (www.evergreenfair.org).

    Connel’s Dahlia’s Open House
    THRU Sept 1 
    Five acres of dahlias in full bloom. Bring your camera! directions  (http://www.connells-dahlias.com/)

    Northwest Fuchsia Society Flower Show and Sale
    SAT-SUN
      The Pacific Northwest climate is perfect for these beautiful and delicate flowers. See award winning examples from local hobbyists and take home a start for your own garden. At the Bellevue Botanical Garden. directions  (http://www.nwfuchsiasociety.com/ ).

    August 14

    David's Picks for the weekend of Aug 15-16, 2009

    Northwest Classic Chevy Club Show
    SUN
      Chevrolets from 1955-1957 at the nostalgic XXX Root Beer in Issaquah. directions  (www.nwccc.net).

    Kumbha Mela Festival of India
    THU-SUN
      Food, activities and presentations that highlight the community building and family oriented nature of India's rich cultural heritage. directions (http://www.kumbhamela.org )

    Tukwila Days Community Festival
    SAT
      Pancake breakfast, parade, petting zoo, arts & crafts, car show and more at the Tukwila Community Center. directions  (http://www.ci.tukwila.wa.us/index.html ).

    A Taste of Edmonds
    FRI-SUN
      Food from 40 vendors, arts & crafts, entertainment, children's activities, beer & wine gardens along 5th and Main St. in Edmonds directions (http://www.edmondswa.com/ )

    Celebrate Shoreline
    SAT  Rides, live music, food booths, community booths and more at Ridgecrest Elementary School. directions (www.cityofshoreline.com/parks).

    August 07

    David's Picks for the weekend of Aug 8-9, 2009

    South Lake Union Block Party
    FRI
      Food, beer & wine gardens, music, Muttmazing Race for dogs and kids' activities at Westlake and Denny in downtown Seattle. directions

    Auburn Good ol' Days
    FRI-SUN  Tournament of Talent, community picnic, parade, 5K fun run, boccee ball and more in Auburn.  (www.auburngoodoldays.com).

    Festival at Mount Si
    FRI-SUN Music, food, children's activities, parade, car show and fireworks in North Bend.  (www.festivalatmtsi.org).

    Seattle Boat Show
    THURS-SUN  New and pre-owned boats and yachts plus free sailboat rides, entertainment and more at Shilshole Bay Marina.  (www.seattleboatshow.com).

    Duwamish River Festival
    SAT  Entertainment, food, kids' activities, kayak rides and more at Duwamish Waterway Park in Seattle.  (www.duwamishcleanup.org/programs.html#duwamishriverfestival). 

    Anacortes Arts Festival
    FRI-SUN 250 artists including culinary art plus entertainment and youth activities in Anacortes.  (www.anacortesartsfestival.com).

    NW Fuchsia Society Show & Plant Sale
    FRI-SUN
    Judged flower show with plants also on sale Country Village in Bothell. If you are looking for an easy to grow yet beautiful flowering plant, the fuchsia may be for you. directions

    Perseid Meteor Shower Peaks
    The best known annual meteor shower will be near its peak this weekend. Find a place away from the city lights and enjoy nature’s fireworks. meteor shower calendar

    July 31

    David's Picks for the Seafair weekend of Aug 1-2, 2009

    Seafair Hydroplane Races & Air Show
    FRI-SUN
      The Chevrolet Cup hydroplane races on Lake Washington and Air Show featuring the U.S. Navy Blue Angels at Genesee Park.  Shuttles every 15 min from the Eastgate Park N Ride. Tip: get there early and take a blanket or cushion, the best seating is on a steep grassy hillside. There are also a couple of beaches on Mercer Island that have a good view of the airshow, such as Calkins Landing directions.

    Seafair Fleet Week
    WED-SUN
      Free public tours of U.S. Navy & Coast Guard and Canadian Navy ships at Pier 90.

    Lake City Pioneer Days
    FRI-SAT
      Salmon bake and model railroad display along with street fair, parade and vintage car show.

    Thurston County Fair
    WED-SUN
      Farm animals, entertainment, carnival and food at the Thurston County Fairgrounds in Olympia.

    Magnolia Summerfest and Art Show
    FRI-SAT  Craft, art, prizes, train rides, pony rides, food, entertainment, parades and more in Magnolia. 

    July 24

    David's Picks for the weekend of July 25-26, 2009

    Washington 500
    SAT
      Watch 800HP stock cars battle side by side at 140MPH. This is our once a year chance to watch National level NASCAR style racing. At Evergreen Speedway in Monroe. directions

    Ballard SeafoodFest
    SAT-SUN
      Food, entertainment, beer & wine, kids' activities, arts & crafts and more in Ballard. directions

    NW Fuchsia Society Flower Show
    SAT-SUN
      Judged display of fuchsias at the beautiful Hiram Chittenden Locks in Ballard. directions

    Model Family Kite Fest
    SAT
      Family funFly, stunt kite demonstrations, kids kite building, music, prizes.  At Magnuson Park in Seattle. directions

    Seafair Torchlight Parade
    SAT
    The quintessential Seattle celebration of local communities and neighborhoods. Floats, hydroplanes, marching bands, drill teams, the Seafair Clowns & Pirates and more starting at 7:30PM from the Seattle Center.  (www.seafair.com). Tip: if you can’t get there early, you can plan to watch TV coverage at home.

    Capitol Hill Block Party
    FRI-SAT
      Music from local and national bands with food and vendors along 10th Ave & East Pike. directions

    6th Street Art Fair
    FRI-SUN
      Artwork by more than 120 artists, music, food and more in downtown Bellevue. (www.bellevuedowntown.com).

    Bellevue Arts Museum ArtsFair
    FRI-SUN
      More than 300 arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, art demos and more at Bellevue Arts Museum. directions  (www.bellevuearts.org).

    Alki Beach Art Fair
    SAT-SUN
      Juried art fair, music, food, children's art and more at Alki Beach Promenade. directions

    SOUTH

    Renton River Days
    WED-SUN
      Crafts, games, entertainment, pony rides, parade and more at Liberty Park and other downtown Renton locations. 

    Pacific Northwest Nationals Auto Show
    FRI-SUN
      Display of more than 2000 hot rods, customs, classics at Puyallup Fair and Events Center and drag races at Pacific Raceways in Kent.  directions

    Lake Stevens Aquafest
    THURS-SUN
      Arts & crafts, horse-drawn carriage rides, parade & Bite of Lake Stevens. directions

    Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering
    SAT-SUN
      Bagpipes, drums, Celtic arts, folk music, food, beer, parade and games at Enumclaw Expo Center.

    Enumclaw Street Fair
    FRI-SAT
      Entertainment, food, farmers market, arts & crafts and more.

    July 17

    David's Picks for the weekend of July 18-19, 2009

    Bite of Seattle
    FRI-SUN This is one of the biggest and most popular festival events of the summer. Food from more than 50 restaurants as well as cooking demos and entertainment on 5 stages at Seattle Center. directions  (www.biteofseattle.com).

    NHRA Nationals
    FRI-SUN Annual drag racing event for our area. You don’t need to be a gearhead to be impressed with the power of these 6000hp machines. At Pacific Raceways in Kent. directions

    Kirkland Uncorked
    FRI-SAT Wine tasting, food, grilling competition, wine and food pairing and more at Marina Park. directions   (www.kirklanduncorked.com).

    Kirkland Classic Car Show
    SUN  Classic cars, hot rods and customs in downtown Kirkland.  (www.legendscarclub.com).

    Sequim Lavender Festival
    FRI-SUN  Street fair in Sequim with arts & crafts, music, food and farms open for lavender picking. directions  (www.lavenderfestival.com).

    King County Fair
    THURS-SAT  Rides, games, food, entertainment, animals & exhibits at the King County Fairgrounds in Enumclaw.  (www.enumclawskingcountyfair.com).

    Darrington Bluegrass Festival
    FRI-SUN  Annual bluegrass music festival at Darrington Music Park. directions  (www.glacierview/bluegrass).

    Chinatown Seafair Parade
    SUN Dragons & lions, drill teams and marching bands along South Jackson & South King starting at 7pm. directions  (www.seafair.com ).

    Shoreline SolarFest
    SAT  Sustainable Living fair with exhibits, kid zone, entertainment and the Taste of Shoreline at Meridian Park Elementary.  (www.shorelinesolar.org).

    Mukilteo Waterfront Art Festival
    SAT  Paintings, pottery, jewerly and glass as well as food and music at Mukilteo Lighthouse Park.  (www.mukilteoartsguild.org).

    Wedgwood Art Festival
    SAT Family-friendly event with art activities for kids and original arts & crafts plus live music in the HomeStreet Bank parking lot on 35th.  (http://wedgwoodfestival.googlepages.com/ ).

    Roosevelt Bull Moose Festival
    SAT  Live music, food booths, children's activities, classic car show and more.  (http://rooseveltseattle.org/bullmoose.aspx ).

    Waterland City's 50th Birthday Celebration
    SAT Festival and parade, fun run, classic cars, wooden boat show, parades and more at Des Moines Marina Park.  (www.desmoines50th.com).

    White Center Jubilee Days
    SAT-SUN  Live music, food, carnival, children's entertainment, parade, street fair and street dance in White Center.  (http://www.jubileedays.org/ ).

    Seattle Bon Odori
    SAT-SUN  Japanese festival with food, dancing, flowers and demonstrations at Seattle Buddhist Temple.  (http://www.seattlebetsuin.com/ ).

    Seafair Triathlon
    SUN  Starts at 7am at Seward Park.  (www.seafair.com).

    Ballard Art in the Garden Party
    SAT  Neighborhood garden celebration of local art and music with free refreshments & food, door prizes, bake sale, children's activities, beer garden, wine & cheese tasting and more at the Ballard P-Patch.  (www.ballardgardenparty.com).

    Brotherton Family Fun Fest
    SAT  A good old family fun day with dunk tank, raffles, prizes, food, entertainment, kids' activities and more to benefit Catch a Cure for Cancer at Brotherton Cadillac in Renton.  (https://seattlemet.ejoinme.org/MyPages/BrothertonFamilyFunFest/tabid/148139/Default.aspx).

    Covington Days Festival
    FRI-SUN Fair, carnival, music, entertainment, parade, food, arts & crafts and more at Covington Multicare Clinic.  (http://www.covingtondaysfestival.com/ ).

    Kla Ha Ya Days
    THURS-SUN Parades, chili cook-off, salmon bbq, soapbox derby, carnival, entertainment and much more in downtown Snohomish.  (www.klahayadays.com).

    July 10

    David's Picks for the weekend of July 11-12, 2009

    Kent Cornucopia Days
    THURS-SUN
      Festival, street fair, food, carnival, parade and more in Kent.  (www.kcdays.com).

    Redmond Derby Days
    SAT
      Bike race, kids' parade, music, food and vendor booths at Redmond City Hall campus.  (www.redmond.gov).

    Milk Carton Derby at Seafair
    SAT
      Nearly 100 hand built milk-carton crafts along with shore activities and food at Green Lake Park.  (www.seafair.com).

    Seafair Pirates Landing
    SAT
      Annual landing of the Pirates with kids' activities, entertainment and more at Alki Beach Park.  (www.seafair.com).

    Seattle Summer Streets U-District
    SAT
      The U-District Chamber is extending the Farmer’s Market to include music, food tasting, sidewalk chalk art and more.  (http://seattlecan.org/summerstreets/ ).

    Seattle's Chinatown-International District Summer Festival
    SAT-SUN
      Pan-Asian street festival with lion and dragon dances, taiko drumming, drill teams, karaoke, arts & crafts and food at Hing Hay Park.  (www.cidbia.org ).

    Pioneer Square Fire Festival
    FRI-SAT
      Firefighters from across the Pacific Northwest and British Columbia show off their skills and compete for personal glory in what is called “the toughest 2 minutes in sports.”.  (http://www.pioneersquare.org ).

    Mercer Island Summer Celebration
    SAT-SUN
      Pirates, arts & crafts, live music & theater, parade, fireworks, classic car show and more at Luther Burbank Park & Mercerdale Park.  (www.misummercelebration.com).

    Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade & Street Fair
    SAT
      Street fair with food, vendors and entertainment plus parade at 11am along Wallingford Avenue North.  (www.wallingford.org).

    West Seattle Summer Fest
    FRI-SUN
      Street fair with music, arts, food, beer garden and street dance at West Seattle Junction.  (www.westseattlefestival.com).

    Return to Renton Car Show
    SUN  Classic car show to benefit youth programs provided by the Renton Police Dept at Renton Downtown Piazza.  (www.gorenton.com).

    Bastille Day Celebration
    SAT-SUN  French wine & pastries, cooking demos, children's games, music and more at Seattle Center.  (www.seattle-bastille.org).

    Viking Days
    SAT-SUN  Viking encampment, arts & crafts, demonstrations, Nordic merchants, Taste of Sweden food court, music and dancing at the Nordic Heritage Museum in Ballard.  (www.nordicmuseum.org).

    Pacific Days
    FRI-SUN  Parades, activities, car smash, car show, food, music & dance at Pacific City Park.  (www.pacificpartnerships.org/pacific_days.html).

    Skagit Valley Highland Games and Celtic Festival
    SAT  Celtic games, spectator sports, dancing, food and music at Edgewater Park in Mount Vernon.  (www.celticarts.org).

    Arlington Fly-in
    WED-SUN
      Airshow, flight demonstrations, bands, military vehicles, hot air balloons, fireworks and music at Arlington Airport.  (www.arlingtonflyin.org).

    July 02

    David's Picks for the Independence Day weekend of July 3-5, 2009

    Fireworks Displays:

    · Family 4th At Lake Union – Gas Works Park

    · Bellevue Family 4th Bellevue Downtown Park

    · 4th of July Fireworks on Lake Sammamish South Lake Sammamish

    · Demolition Derby and Fireworks Evergreen Speedway in Monroe<- my kids favorite!

    · Kirkland 4th of July Festivities

    · Fourth on the Plateau

    · The Great Carnation 4th of July Celebration

    · More Community Fireworks Displays

    Other events this weekend:

    Vintage Races
    FRI-SUN
    Do you miss the unmistakable sound of a big block V8? Get your horsepower fix watching vintage stock cars racing on the road course at Pacific Raceways.  (www.sovren.org).

    Woodinville Bluesfest
    FRI
      Crafts, games, food vendors, music at Wilmot Gateway Park, Woodinville.  (http://www.ci.woodinville.wa.us/ )

    Seattle International Beerfest
    FRI-SUN
      More than 130 beers from 15 countries plus live music at Mural Amphitheater at Seattle Center.  (www.seattlebeerfest.com).

    Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival
    FRI-SUN
      Celebration of local maritime heritage with boat display, toy-boat building, sailing model boats, boat rides & races, food and live music at Lake Union Park and Center for Wooden Boats.  (www.cwb.org ).

    June 26

    David's Picks for the weekend of June 27-28, 2009

    Bellevue Strawberry Festival
    SAT-SUN
      Fresh strawberry shortcake, games, entertainment and more at Crossroads International Park.  (www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org). (See pictures from last year at http://davidspicks.spaces.live.com/)

    Taste of Tacoma
    FRI-SUN
      Food from 30 restaurants, 20 food product companies as well as four stages of music, beer garden, carnival rides and kids' activities at Point Defiance Park.  (www.tasteoftacoma.com).

    Skandia Midsommarfest
    SUN
      Music and dance, kids' activities, crafts, food and more at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore.  (www.skandia-folkdance.org).

    Greenwood Car Show
    SAT More than 500 classic and custom cars plus bands, food and crafts along Greenwood Avenue.  (www.greenwoodcarshow.com).

    Magnuson Park Summer Streets Celebration
    SUN  Entertainment including Northwest Girlchoir, Montlake Jazz Jam Ensemble, stunt bike rider, world class yo-yo champion; children's activities, family orienteering, bike helmet sale, games, Northwest Crafts Alliance art show, food vendors, noon-3 p.m. near Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park.  (http://seattlecan.org/summerstreets/ ).

    June 19

    David's Picks for the Father's Day weekend of June 20-21, 2009

    Fremont Fair
    SAT-SUN
    Seattle’s most colorful street fair located in funky and friendly Fremont neighborhood—Seattle, Washington's own "Center of the Universe." (www.fremontfair.com).

    Fenders on Front Street Car Show & Cruise
    SUN
      Display of more than 900 vintage and classic cars, street vendors, swap meet and multiple live music stages, 8 a.m.-3 p.m.; trophies will be awarded at 2 p.m. at the Triple-X Drive-in followed by a cruise down Front Street from Staples to Sunset and back to Triple-X in downtown Issaquah.  (www.mtsgreenway.org/greenwaydays).

    Greenway Days
    SAT-SUN
      Exploring the Mountains to Sound Greenway to learn about cultural, historic and recreational treasures. Several events in Bellevue and Issaquah  (www.mtsgreenway.org).

    Wings of Freedom Tour
    FRI-MON World War II vintage Boeing B-17 Flying Fortress, Consolidated B-24 Liberator and North American P-51 on display and available for tours at Boeing Field.  (www.collingsfoundation.org).

    Washington Brewers Festival
    FRI-SUN  Festival with more than 200 craft beers and family entertainment at St Edward State Park in Kenmore.  (www.washingtonbeer.com/wabf.htm).

    Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous
    SAT-SUN  More than 50 classic wooden vessels on display at Bell Harbor Marina in Seattle.  (www.classicyacht.org).

    Burien Strawberry Festival & Arts Festival
    SAT-SUN
      Entertainment, gallery exhibits, kids and community performers, food and more at Burien Community Center.  (www.burienstrawberryfestival.org).

    Edmonds Arts Festival
    FRI-SUN
      Arts & crafts, live entertainment and children's activities at the Frances Anderson Center.  (www.edmondsartsfestival.com).

    Fall City Days
    SAT Pancake breakfast, fun run & walk, arts & crafts, food, pony rides, carnival and a parade in Fall City.  (www.fallcity.org/fallcitydays.html).

    Marysville Strawberry Festival
    Thru SUN
      Food, entertainment, arts & crafts, carnival, car show, parade, fireworks and strawberries! (www.maryfest.com).

    Ezra Meeker Days
    FRI-SUN
      Entertainment stages, food courts, inflatable rides for the Kids In Puyallup (David’s home town!).  (http://www.puyallupmainstreet.com/meekerdays.html ).

    Olympic Air Show
    SAT-SUN  Displays and air shows featuring historic military aircraft at Olympic Flight Museum in Olympia.  (www.olympicflightmuseum.com).

    June 12

    David's Picks for the weekend of June 12-13, 2009

    Maple Valley Days
    FRI-SUN
      Parade, classic car show, food, arts & crafts, radio-controlled hydros and more at Lake Wilderness Park.  (www.maplevalleydays.com).

    Seattle International Film Festival
    THRU June 1
    4  Last weekend. The largest film festival in the United States features predominantly independent and foreign films.  (www.siff.net).

    NW Pinball and Gameroom Show
    FRI-SUN  A collection of pinball and arcade games ranging from classics to the newest games, seminars, prizes and tournaments for everyone at Seattle Center.  (www.nwpinballshow.com).

    Deming Logging Show
    SAT-SUN  Loggers' feats and maneuvers, equipment and truck displays and a barbecue in Deming.  (www.demingloggingshow.com).