The country turns 250 this weekend, and suddenly we need hotdogs.
Two lakes' worth of fireworks, a parade of decorated wagons, and a small child determined to eat exactly one blueberry from every farmers market stall.
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🌳 Junior Arborist Summer Camp
When: August 10 - 14
Age Range: 5 to 10 years old
Location: Dunn Gardens
Give your kiddo a week in the trees! Blooma's inaugural Junior Arborist Summer Camp invites curious explorers ages 5–10 to dig into nature-based learning at the beautiful Dunn Gardens. From August 10–14, 2026, campers spend their days mostly outdoors discovering the trees and plants of the Pacific Northwest.
Expect leaf art, tree identification, nature walks, climbing arborist demonstrations, indigenous plant knowledge, and plenty of hands-on fun. With a max 5:1 ratio and small group sizes, every camper gets personal attention while connecting with the land and each other.
📅 Mon–Fri, Aug 10–14, 2026
🕗 8:30am–3:30pm
💲 $400/week
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| Friday |
🧨 Issaquah Down Home 4th of July (Issaquah)
Kick off Issaquah's three-day Down Home 4th at the Senior Center makerspace, 3–7pm. Put the finishing touches on your wagon for Saturday's parade and mingle with neighbors. All ages, free. https://www.issaquahwa.gov/3491/Down-Home-4th-of-July
Price: free
👶 Lap Sit Baby Story Time (Redmond)
Stories, songs, and rhymes for newborns to 18 months at the Redmond Library, 10:30am, with up to 20 minutes of free play after. No registration. A calm start before the holiday chaos. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events?startDate=2026-07-03&endDate=2026-07-03
Price: free
🌱 Storytime at the Bellevue Botanical Garden (Bellevue)
free Storytime at the Bellevue Botanical Garden. They will have a reading of a garden-related book and a brief activity. This event is for families with preschool-aged children or those interested. https://bellevuebotanical.org/events/month/
Price: Free
💦 Inspiration Playground & Splash Pad (Bellevue)
Bellevue Downtown Park's inclusive playground and water sprayground run 10am–8pm all summer — waterfall cave, sensory tables, and a little river to splash through. Free, best for toddlers to early elementary. Bring towels. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/planning-and-development/downtown-park/inspiration-playground
Price: Free
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| Saturday |
🎆 Bellevue Family 4th (Bellevue)
The Eastside's biggest party at Downtown Park, 5–10:30pm. Yard games, inflatables, face painting, a scavenger hunt, and food vendors, capped by the region's largest fireworks at 10:05pm synced to the Bellevue Youth Symphony. Arrive early; 50,000+ attend. https://bellevuewa.gov/city-government/departments/parks/bellevue-family-4th
Price: free
🇺🇸 Celebrate Kirkland Parade (Kirkland)
Downtown Kirkland's beloved parade at Marina Park. Kids' giveaways and princess photos from 10:30am, kids parade at 11:30am, main parade noon–1pm with floats, bands, and classic cars. Picnic and splash at the beach after. https://www.kirklandwa.gov/Government/Departments/Parks-and-Community-Services/Recreation-Programs-Services/Celebrate-Kirkland
Price: free
🥞 Bothell Hometown 4th of July (Bothell)
Downtown Bothell's classic celebration: free pancake breakfast at Park at Bothell Landing 8:30–10:30am, Children's Parade at 11:15am, and Grand Parade at noon down Main Street. Old-fashioned small-town fun. https://www.bothellwa.gov/m/newsflash/home/detail/687
Price: free
🐕 Down Home Kids & Pets Parade (Issaquah)
The non-motorized parade rolls down Front Street 10–11am — bring wagons, bikes, and leashed pets. Food trucks and lawn games on the Front Street green follow, plus the Family Fun Zone and magic show in Olde Town. https://www.issaquahwa.gov/3491/Down-Home-4th-of-July
Price: free
| Sunday |
🌍 Immersive Bubble Planet (Bellevue)
you'll surround yourself with bubbles like never before! Step into a planet beyond your imagination with VR technology, themed rooms and fantastical landscapes. Jump from one immersive space to the next and explore them all with your five senses! https://glnk.io/8lr88/feverxkidfriendlyseattle9k1
Price: $24+
🌈 Rainbow on the Eastside at Centro Cultural Mexicano (Redmond)
"Rainbow on the Eastside" is presented by Wolfberry Studio LLC in partnership with Pride Across the Bridge, Together Center, and Centro Cultural Mexicano, and supported, in part, by 4Culture and Redmond Arts and Culture. https://rainbowontheeastside.wolfberrystudio.com/
Price: admission price
🥬 Mercer Island Farmers Market (Mercer Island)
Sundays 10am–2pm in Mercerdale Park — organic produce, food vendors, live music, and lawn space to picnic. A relaxed wind-down after the holiday. https://www.mifarmersmarket.org/
Price: free
🎺 Live Music: Luiggi Chancafe Quartet (Bellevue)
Crossroads Bellevue's Market Stage keeps the music going Sunday with the Luiggi Chancafe Quartet. Free outdoor listening with the food court and play areas right there. https://crossroadsbellevue.com/events/crossroads-bellevue-luiggi-chancafe-quartet
Price: free
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