Senior & Health Events
Cascade Village info and Complimentary Dining Sessions
Learn about the new community in Snohomish County that offers the county's first true all-inclusive Life Care contract covering independent living through long-term care: July 16 at noon at Bonefish Grill in Marysville for lunch; July 25 at 1pm at Wisteria Hall at Seattle's Arboretum; RSVP for these free events at 360-926-7180; details at Cascade Village Events.
Gentle Tech Help (online via King County Libraries)
July 17 from 2-3pm "Tech Ecosystems-who does what?" learn about Microsoft, Apple, Google and who offers what;  July 24, 6-8pm "Creative Phone Photography" presented by Bridget of Gentle Help free courtesy of King County Libraries: (Tech Ecosystems https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/663a6a893849bf4100b681f2); (phone photography https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6626921a8b48e73a00d986f9)
Silver Screeners
Free movies with seniors in mind sponsored by Scarecrow Video: July 17 at 1:30pm "Donkey Skin" (1970) Wallingford Community Senior Center, 206-461-7825; July 24 at 1pm "Strangers on a Train" (1951) Greenwood Senior Center 206-297-0875; July 25 at 1:30pm "Fancy Pants" (1950) with "The Lightning Warrior: (1931) at SE Seattle Senior Center 206-722-0317l Aug 1 at 10am "Cocoon" (1984) Mukiltio Library 425-493-8202. 
Free Dementia Education
Juy 17, Aug 21, Sept 18 (third Wednesdays) 1-2:30pm join the Alzheimer's Asscn for a free in-person educational program, includings light refreshments, The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle, https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/
Intro to Death Doula (online via King County Library System)
July 18, 6:30-7:30pm, learn about what is known as a death midwife, what it is and how they help others meet end-of-life needs, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6642684e8b48e73a00dcad91
Free Boeing Field Community Day
July 20, 10am-3pm, a free family-friendly festival of today's aviation activity at Museum of Flight’s main parking lot, featuring aircraft and helicopters for close inspection. Learn about King County International Airport businesses, people representing flight schools and clubs, airlines and organizations, including Women in Aviation. Will also include STEM activities and food trucks. Airport Community Day.
Aging Well Learning Community (online via King County Libraries)
July 20, 11:15-1:30pm, dedicated to discussions about aging well, enjoy books, films and other catalysts for reflection,  https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65821642bf3fd82800d4eb16
Genealogy Chat (online via King County Libraries)
July 22, 1-3pm, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65f068c3284a1a4570112f2a
Recompose Tour
July 29, 10:30-12:30pm, have a walk through the first-ever human composting facility in the world, learn about the process, ($2-$4) through Greenwood Senior Center, RSVP 206-461-7825.
Staying Sane When the World Feels Crazy
July 30, 10-11:30am, techniques that can help us maintain calm during turbulent times, presented by Northwest Center for Creative Aging, Lifetime Learning Center, and NEST, $20, 8008 35th Ave NE in Seattle, https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/
Forest Therapy Guided Walks hosted by Greenwood Senior Center
July 30 & Aug 17, 1-3pm, connect with the environment through all five senses, led by Cascadia Forest Therapy through Woodland Park, $10, rsvp by calling 206-297-0875.
Wisdom Café
Aug 8, 2-3:30pm, "How Old Are You (In Your Mind?)" no matter what age you celebrated at your last birthday, many people think of themselves as younger than their age. What age are you when you think about it and what about that age is significant? Wisdom cafes provide space for older adults to engage in ongoing and facilitated conversations about liveability issues as we grow older; Richmond Beach Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65e779bdd6ce06360058b2a8
Early Stage Memory Loss Event
First Fridays, facilitated art discussion for individuals living with dementia and their care partners, using a combination of techniques to support an engaging experience, Bainbridge Island Museum of Art - check their calendar for other activities that support those with memory loss: https://www.biartmuseum.org/creative-aging/
Alzheimer's Café at the Memory Hub
Second Tuesdays: Aug 13, 2:30-4pm, join the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection with opportunity for people living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy companionship, live music, fun in a relaxed atmosphere, free but advance registration required, at the Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle; https://thememoryhub.org/event/alzheimers-cafe-at-the-memory-hub/2024/05/14/
Parks Folk and Traditional Arts Program
Throughout summer, Washington State Parks offer a series of concerts, dance presentations, and other activities - visit the following link for full calendar: https://parks.wa.gov/about/agency/folk-traditional-arts-program?utm_content=&utm_medium=email&utm_name=&utm_source=govdelivery&utm_term=
Memory Navigator Consultation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm by appointment provided by The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle, rsvp on the Memory Navigator booking page, https://thememoryhub.org/
Senior Walking Group
Wednesdays 11am-noon, 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park, meet in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE, sponsored by NEST senior service organization. https://www.nestseattle.org/
Women’s Group: Growing Older
Fridays led by NEST senior services organization, for more info call 206-525-6378.
Daily Arts Activities for people of all abilities by Silver Kite!
https://bit.ly/KCLS_SilverKite 
Free online AARP events (no membership needed) 
For a list of free online AARP events including health, wellness, arts, history and more visit this link: https://states.aarp.org/washington/events-wa
Creating Aging at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/

Community Events
UW Greenhouse Tour
July 16, 12:45-3pm, a guided tour of the UW Dept of Biology's 20,000 foot greenhouse, home to 3400 unique plant species used for research and science classes, RSVP 206-461-7825
What Are You Reading Book Group
July 16, 6-7:30pm, share what you're reading, what's on your "to be read" list and "did not finish" list, open-ended discusssion, leave with recommendations, Bothell Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/658b1867bf3fd82800d5bf36
Library Book Sale
July 17, 3-7pm, shop for gently used books at Kenmore Library, fill a bag for $5 from 6-7pm, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65fcb334be885227728ab7b7
Walking Tour of Eastside
July 17, 6:30-7:30pm, author of "Eastside Seattle Walks" presents photos and tips for easy, local walking routes that highlight nature, history, and publid art, Bothell Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/663a6b98738d8310ebd5fd2e
Lakefair Summer Festival in Olympia
July 17-21, carnival, parade, car show, entertainment, fireworks, Heritage Park in Olympia https://www.lakefair.org/
Discovering the Northwest Passage
July 18, 1:30-3:30pm, free lecture in the Columbia Room in the Legislative Building in Olympia, David Nicandri will discuss "The Evolution of the Northwest Passage" presented by the Washington State Historical Society, https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/nw-passage/
Seafair Indian Days Powwow
July 19-21, competitive dancing, drumming, native dress, art for sale, food booths, daily salmon bake outdoors in Discovery Park at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, https://unitedindians.org/seafairpowwow/seafair-powwow-2024/
Alki Point Art Fair 
July 19-21, live music, food, kid zone, https://alkiartfair.org/
Tour de Terrace Mountlake Terrace Festival
July 19-21, street fair, carnival, entertainment, food, car show, pancake breakfast, Evergreen Playfield https://tourdeterrace.org/
Snohomish Festival Kla Ha Ya Days
July 19-21, parade, pancake breakfast, street fair, entertainment, car show, balloon glow at dusk, https://klahayadays.com/
Sequim Lavendar Festival
July 19-21, farm visits, farmer's market specializing in lavendar products, street fair with live music and food and craft vendors, Sequim, https://www.lavenderfestival.com/
Vancouver BC Folk Music Festival
July 19-21, Jericho Beach in Vancouver BC https://thefestival.bc.ca/ 
Darrington Bluegrass Festival
July 19-21, outdoor music, food vendors, camping opportunities, https://www.darringtonbluegrass.com/
Washington State History Museum
New exhibition "IN THE SPIRIT" the 19th annual Contemporary Native Arts exhibition (July 20-Sept 29); July 20 from 5:30-7pm FREE community Open House & Awards for the IN THE SPIRIT exhibition;  New exhibition "Big River: The Columbia's Many Meanings" FREE third Thursdays (July 18) with extended hours from 3 to 8pm, includes "Scholarly Selections" at 6pm, a free informal talk presented by UW professors, graduate students, researchers, the Washington August 10 join the museum to enjoy the IN THE SPIRIT Arts Market and Northwest Native Festival, State History Museum is located 1911 Pacific Ave in Tacoma https://www.washingtonhistory.org/; 1-888-238-4373
West Seattle Parade
July 20, 11am, http://www.thewestseattleparade.com/
Olde Burien Block Party
July 20, 10am-10pm, live music, food, dancing https://www.discoverburien.org/events-calendar/2024/olde-burien-block-party
Summerfest in Lakewood
July 20, 11am-10pm, classic car, live music, motocross, drone show & fire dancers, balloon glow at dusk, Fort Steilacoom Park, https://nearcation.com/summerfest
North Bend Block Party
July 20, noon-10pm, music, vendors, https://www.northbenddowntown.org/block-party
Vashon Strawberry Festival
July 20-21, zany parade, live music, carnival rides, shuttle from ferry, https://www.thisisvashon.com/strawberryfestival
Bon Odori Japanese Festival
July 20-21, folk dancing, Taiko drums, martial arts, thrift store, Japanese food and crafts, Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Templet, 1427 Main Street in Seattle, https://www.facebook.com/SeattleBonOdori/events
Gig Harbor Summer Art Festival
July 20-21, https://peninsulaartleague.org/2024-summer-art-festival/
Slug Fest
July 20-21, 10am-4pm, Northwest Trek, https://www.nwtrek.org/event/slug-fest/
Saint James Faire
July 20-21, noon-5pm, craft shops, archery & sword demos, puppetry, music, dance, food, Camlann Medieval Village, https://www.camlann.org/St%20James_faire.htm
Chinatown Seafair Parade
July 21, 7-9pm, lion and dragon dances, martial arts, Chinese Girls Drill Team, https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/chinatown-parade.html
Summer at Olympic Sculpture Park
July 21, 28 & Aug 8, noon-1pm, free public activities including pop-up concerts at the Olympic Sculpture Park in Seattle; https://nwfolklife.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7321d9461cad413fa67de4286&id=49ee0f6a31&e=b2104fc6a3
Tacoma Arts on the Ave Fest
July 21, noon-7pm, music, food, entertainment local artists in Tacoma https://www.on6thave.org/art-on-the-ave
Free Seattle Opera Outdoor Performances
July 22, Aug 13 at 10am, Powell Barnett Park; July 23 & Aug 12 at 10am at Highland Park, www.seattleopera.org 
Iris Folding Workshop
July 25, 10:15-11:15am, make several greeting cards with this technique, free, all supplies provided, Shoreline Library, please RSVP https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/664ce4343849bf4100b8abdb
Timber Outdoor Music Fest
July 25-27, nature walks, music, bike rides, yoga, stargazing, camping, no dogs, https://summer.timbermusicfest.com/
International Festival
July 26, 5-8pm, family-friendly JamFest outside of Wing Luke Museum https://www.wingluke.org/jamfest
Bellevue Art Fair
July 26-28, entertainment, curated arts, activities, Bellevue Square and Bellevue Art Museum is free during fair https://www.bellevuearts.org/artsfair
Seattle Art Fair
July 26-28, showcases art from 90 galleries from around the world, Lumen Field Event Center in Seattle https://seattleartfair.com/
Vintage Car Show
July 26-28, 2500 custom and classic cars & trucks, Washington State Fair in Puyallup https://www.eventbrite.com/e/goodguys-36th-griots-garage-pacific-northwest-nationals-tickets-732914877127
Mission Folk Music Festival
July 26-28, Fraser River Heritage Park near Mission B.C. in Canada, https://nwfolklife.us11.list-manage.com/track/click?u=7321d9461cad413fa67de4286&id=5ec90d29c9&e=b2104fc6a3
Laos Celebration
July 27, 11am-7pm, live music, performances, fashion show, vendors, food, Lake Sammamish State Park, free (Discover Pass required to park in WA state parks) https://parks.wa.gov/find-activity/event-calendar/united-communities-laos-summer-festival
Seafair Torchlight Parade
July 27, downtown Seattle https://www.seafair.org/tlp
Renton River Days
July 27-28, food, vendors, entertainment, drone show, parade, German car show, bazaar, https://www.rentonwa.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageId=12048431
Scottish Highland Games
July 27-28, athletic competition as well as pipe bands, Celtic music, Scottish dancers, farm animals, food and drink, vendors, https://www.sshga.org/
Tacoma Arts & Cultural Festival
July 27-28, noon-7pm, entertainment, vendors, family activities, Wright Park in Tacoma https://www.metroparkstacoma.org/event/mosaic/
Summer Craft Show
July 27-28, 11am-5pm, handcrafted arts and crafts, Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park in Seattle https://urbancraftuprising.com/ucu/
Vegan Street Fair
July 27-28, 11am-7pm, Magnuson Park in Seattle https://www.veganstreetfair.com/seattle
Festival of India
July 27-28, Indian music, dance, games, food, outdoors at Redmond City Hall campus https://www.facebook.com/events/772565037805819
Arab Festival
July 27-28, 11am-7pm, music, dance, food, activities, Seattle Center https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/seattle-arab-festival
Filipino Festival
July 28, 11am-6pm, food, entertainment, arts and crafts, children's games, Seattle's Seward Park Amphitheater, https://www.facebook.com/events/370904035977791
Seafair Fleet Week
July 30-Aug 4, ship tours, displays, demos, entertainment at Pier 46, parade of ships along Seattle's Waterfront https://www.seafair.org/fleetweek
Magnolia Summerfest
Aug 2-4, live music, food vendors, craft fair, parade, movie in the park, https://www.magnoliasummerfest.org/
Seafair Air Show & Hydroplane Races
Aug 2-4, shores of Lake Washington https://www.seafair.org/sfw
Anacortes Arts Fest
Aug 2-4, arts, food & beverages, entertainment, (no dogs) https://www.anacortesartsfestival.com/
Community Parking Lot Sale
Aug 3, 9am-4pm, fundraiser for senior community, in addition to the sale, enjoy baked goods, grilled hot dogs, raffle, live band playing classic rock, 11436 SE 208th St, East Hill Kent, https://www.facebook.com/events/1206259570366294/
Neely Mansion Tours
Thru Aug 31, Saturdays noon-4pm, tour the National Landmark 1894 Neely Mansion and 1930 Japanese Furoba (bath house) exhibit, tours are free-donations appreciated; July 27 at 1pm "Vintage Fashion Show" $25 with light refreshments, call 253-927-4250 for tickets; Neely Mansion, which celebrates six diverse cultures at one unique place, is seeking volunteers! 12303 SE Black Diamond Road, Auburn, www.neelymansion.org. 
Free Thursay Night Events at TAM
every Thursday 5-8pm, after hours FREE ADMISSION come to enjoy special programs, artmaking, entertainment, exhibition viewing, cafe open until 6pm, includes 1st & 3rd Thursday Sewing & Crafts Workshops; 2nd Thursdays dance in the museum with free class; 2n Thursdays life drawing; more info at www.tacomaartmuseum.org
Shakespeare in the Park
Thru Aug 4, FREE, various parks throughout Puget Sound region, https://www.seattleshakespeare.org/woodeno/
Free Summertime Events at Seattle's Waterfront Park
Throughout the summer, www.waterfrontparkseattle.org
Digital Navigator Appointments
ongoing, free, sponsored by KCLS, availability varies, Description: Would you like help to do something on the computer or online – setting up email, filling out a form or getting on social media? Do you need affordable options for getting your own computer, device or in-home broadband connection? A Digital Navigator can help achieve your tech goals. In a 30-minute appointment online or by phone, your navigator will help you find ways to learn the skills you want or understand your options for the in-home connection you need. To make an appointment to meet online or by phone to get one-on-one help with your questions, call 800.462.9600 or click here: https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/digitalnavigators
Creating Aging at Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/
Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society
https://bit.ly/KCLS_Genealogy; Wednesdays, 1-3pm; get your genealogy questions answered with one-on-one help with a volunteer. This is a one hour appointment for an individual. Please register. EGS will send you an email with a Zoom link at least one hour before your appointment.
Skandia Dance
First and Third Friday dances with live music $10-$15; 7:30-10:30pm Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W in Lynnwood, www.skandia-folkdance.org.
Sno-King International Folk Dance Club  Wednesdays 7-9pm (lesson at 7:30); Second Saturdays 7-9pm party; Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W, Lynnwood, $6-$8, 425-610-9393, www.sno-king.org.