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Weekend Events

Ideas for things to do in Seattle and around Puget Sound this weekend.


Bumbershoot
The annual international music and arts festival, at Seattle Center, from August 30 – September 1.

Olympic Harbor Days
Tugboat tours, tall ship displays, sailings, entertainment, food, art and more at Percival Landing Park in Olympia on August 29-31.

Bremerton Blackberry Festival
Entertainment, food, fly-in, bike ride, fun run and lots of blackberries at the Bremerton Waterfront Boardwalk on August 30 – September 1.

Evergreen State Fair
Roving entertainment, draft horse shows, carnival rides and much more at the Evergreen State Fairgrounds from August 21 to September 1.

Polar Bear Exhibit at the Burke Museum
The Last Polar Bear: Facing the Truth about a Warming World is at the Burke Museum through the end of 2008.

Cedar River Watershed Discovery Tours
Join Seattle Public Utilities naturalists this summer for a unique public tour of the Cedar River Watershed, the source of 70 percent of the Seattle area's drinking water.

Summer Concerts and Events at the Locks
A summer of weekend concerts and events at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, in Ballard.

Occidental Park Free Events
Free concerts, films, art walks and more are happening all year long at Occidental Park in Pioneer Square.

Seattle Peace Concerts
This free summer park series features well established musicians and entertainers as well as exciting new musical talent, at various Seattle parks all summer through September.

Fremont Outdoor Cinema
Bring a lawn chair and catch a flick at the Fremont Outdoor Cinema, all summer.

Olympic Music Festival
Through early September, classical music performances are held every Saturday and Sunday afternoon at 2pm in the Barn on Washington's Olympic peninsula.

Diablo Lake Adventure
Seattle City Light hosts 2.5-hour escorted tours in the Skagit River Gorge area with dams that provide hydroelectric power for the city of Seattle, through September.

Seattle by Foot Walking Tours
Get a unique taste of Seattle with the Seattle Coffee Crawl Walking Tour, a 1.6 mile jaunt around this coffee-crazy city.

Elliott Bay Water Taxi
The water taxi offers daily service between Downtown Seattle and West Seattle.

Bicycle Saturdays and Sundays on Lake Washington Boulevard
Bicycle along Lake Washington Boulevard south of Mount Baker Beach and around Seward Park this summer.

Seattle Architecture Tours
The Seattle Architecture Foundation offers walking tours of buildings and neighborhoods that celebrate the diversity of building styles in Seattle.

Seattle Food Tours
Join a two-and-a-half-hour adventure, and mingle with Pike Place and Belltown locals as you absorb Seattle's rich history and culture through its unique cuisine and diverse people.

Seattle Art Museum
Reopened with extensive renovations and added artwork to its collection, the Seattle Art Museum is a world-class museum, with a great restaurant and gift shop.

Zoomazium at Woodland Park Zoo
Enjoy Zoomazium, an indoor/outdoor space for kids to discover the mysteries of the natural world, at the Woodland Park Zoo.

Neighborhood Farmers' Markets 2008
Seattle Neighborhood Farmers Markets bring Washington State farmers into the city to sell their farm fresh produce - enjoy a local market this weekend!

Seattle Asian Art Museum
The museum is in Volunteer Park on Capitol Hill, with one of the best Asian art collections in the country.

Science Fiction Museum Science Fiction Museum at Seattle Center
Beam up to the world's first Science Fiction Museum and Hall of Fame at the Seattle Center.

Eye-to-Eye at the Zoo Eye-to-Eye Behind the Scene Tours at Woodland Park Zoo
Go inside and experience the zoo in a different way.

New Seattle Central LibraryVisit Seattle's fabulous Central Library!

Highlights

Local Tides Calendar
Find your Washington State region and look up the local tides with this easy-to-use visual high and low tide calendar.

Visiting Seattle by Bus, Boat, Rail or Foot Watch the Video
Using public transportation, guests can see Seattle's many sights without the hassle of driving, traffic and parking.

Seattle Public LibrarySeattle Public Library
The new public library in downtown Seattle is a world-renowned building and an important community resource.

Seattle Presents at City HallSeattle Presents
Enjoy free performances by Seattle musicians year round at City Hall.

Museum of FlightMuseum of Flight
The independent, non-profit Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space museums in the world.

Guide to MapsGuide to Maps - Entertainment
City maps to help you find art, attractions, trails and more.


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