Big weekend is Saturday: Battle of the Bands, the Briarcrest neighborhood picnic and the Dahlia Show’s 50th anniversary all land on Aug 22. Sunday winds down with Family Day at the LFP Farmers Market and an outdoor showing of The Wild Robot. Next week’s quieter, but the Wallingford Ave block party closes out the month on Aug 30.

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ShoreLake Arts’ 6th Annual Battle of the Bands @ Pfingst Animal Acres Park · Sat Aug 22 · 5-8pm · 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages (21+ beer/wine garden on site) · Free

A showcase of emerging Washington bands judged live in the park, spanning indie rock, funk and pop, with food vendors running throughout and a beer/wine garden for the grown-ups. Details →​

This Weekend (Aug 21-23)

Briarcrest Neighborhood Picnic @ Hamlin Park · Sat Aug 22 · 3:30-6pm · 16006 15th Ave NE, Shoreline · All ages · Free The Briarcrest neighborhood association’s annual summer gathering: snacks, drinks, quesadillas and ice cream, a cake walk for the kids, and a chance to meet neighbors and hear what the association’s been up to. Bring a side dish or dessert to share if you can. Details →​

50th Anniversary Dahlia Show @ Sky Nursery · Sat Aug 22 12-6pm & Sun Aug 23 9am-4pm · 18528 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free Puget Sound Dahlia Association’s big show: thousands of blooms, a 7-foot wall of living dahlias, live painting both days and free talks 2-3pm. Details →​

Family Day @ Lake Forest Park Farmers Market · Sun Aug 23 · 10am-2pm · 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park (City Hall parking lot) · All ages · Free Fresh produce, sweet and savory treats and kid-friendly fun on top of the regular market, hosted by Third Place Commons. Details →​

Family Movie Night: The Wild Robot @ Horizon View Park · Sun Aug 23 · 8-11pm · 19845-20099 47th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages · Free Lake Forest Park Stewardship Foundation hosts an outdoor screening of The Wild Robot — bring a blanket and low chairs. Details →​

Next Week (Aug 24-30)

Wallingford Ave Block Party @ Parkwood · Sun Aug 30 · 3-6pm · Wallingford Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free Street-closure block party in the Parkwood neighborhood with games, ice cream and a chance to meet neighbors. RSVP →​

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