Happenings

NameDescriptionWhenWhere
Arlington Air ShowNorthwest EAA Fly-in and Sport Aviation Convention, with a daily airshow, with tons of airplanes on display. July 11-15, 2007From July 11th, 2007 to July 11th, 2007Arlington Municipal Airport
Washington Weekend at the UWMany departments at the UW are open to vistors one weekend each Spring, with tours and hundreds of special events. Scheduled for April 26-28, 2007From April 26th, 2007 to April 26th, 2007
Demolition Derby & Fireworks ShowThe demolition derby comes to Evergreen Speedway in Monroe several times each year. This event is tons of fun for children of all ages, and often includes fireworks, bump-to-pass, roll-over contest, school bus figure-eights, three-car trains, hornets, etc.Evergreen Speedway
Monster TrucksWhen we lost the Kingdome, the Monster trucks quit coming to Seattle. Now we have to head down to the Tacoma Dome to see the trucks. They were last here in January 2005, and I don't know when they'll be back.
Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus The Ringling Brothers and Barnum & Bailey Circus comes to the Seattle area in September, every two years. It will probably be back in Seattle until 2008. Last year, it was in Everett.
Take Back Your Time DayA US/Canadian initiative generating dialogue about the issues of overwork, over-scheduling and time poverty.From October 24th, 2007 to October 24th, 2007
Annual At-Home Dads' ConventionThe 11th annual convention happened on November 11, 2006 in Kansas City, MO. Keep an eye out for next year's convention dates.
Camlann Medieval FaireCamlann Medieval Village is a living history portrayal of colorful, complex, rural England in the year 1376. While it is open year-round for special events (check the schedule), the main Faire is scheduled on weekends in July and August. From July 22nd, 2007 to July 22nd, 2007Camlann Medieval Village
U District Steet FairFor over 35 years the University District StreetFair has been the kick-off event for the festival season in the Seattle region. Attracting more than 50,000 people and nearly 400 craft and food booths to the District, the StreetFair is an energetic and exciting celebration of arts and crafts, community, music, and food. From May 20th, 2006 to May 20th, 2006
Bite of SeattleThe premier food festival in the Seattle area, the Bite of Seattle attracts over 450,000 in three days and hosts over 60 restaurants.From July 20th, 2007 to July 20th, 2007Seattle Center