Hey neighbors,

Tomorrow’s the big one: Celebrate Shoreline takes over Cromwell Park all day with pony rides, a petting zoo and two stages of kid-focused shows. Next week brings the Ridgecrest Art Walk, Fix-It Night at the Tool Library, and a packed LFP Sunday with a dahlia show, Battle of the Bands and a free outdoor movie.

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Celebrate Shoreline @ Cromwell Park · Sat Aug 15 · 12-9pm (family activities 12-6pm) · 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free (food/beverage extra)

The city’s all-day birthday festival: Reptile Man (12:30-1:15pm) and Louie Foxx Magic (1:45-2:30pm) headline the Family Stage, KCLS puts on its “Bayou Bug Tales” theater show at 1:15 and 3:30pm, and there’s pony rides, a petting zoo and food trucks running throughout the day. Main Stage music continues into the evening with Randy Hansen closing at 7:45pm, but the family-focused programming wraps by 6pm. Details →​

This Weekend (Aug 14-16)

Live Music: The Sean Keck Project @ Third Place Commons · Fri Aug 14 · 7pm · 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages · Free Free live music at the Commons tonight if you want a low-key start to the weekend before Saturday’s big festival. Details →​

Next Week (Aug 17-23)

Kids Summer Book Club @ Ridgecrest Books · Tue Aug 18 · 6-6:45pm · Ridgecrest Books, Shoreline · Ages 8-11 · Free This month’s pick is “A Strange Thing Happened in Cherry Hall” by Jasmine Warga. No RSVP, just show up. Details →​

Fix-It Night @ Shoreline Tool Library · Wed Aug 19 · 5-8pm · 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free Bring a broken lamp, toaster or toy and volunteer fixers will help you repair it instead of tossing it. Details →​

Downtown Ridgecrest Art Walk @ 521 NE 165th St, Shoreline · Thu Aug 20 · 6-8pm · Sidewalks of 165th between 5th & 6th · All ages · Free Third installment of the seasonal series: the street stays open to traffic, music and food trucks line 165th, and participating shops keep their doors open. 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 →​

ShoreLake Arts’ 6th Annual Battle of the Bands @ Pfingst Animal Acres Park · Sat Aug 22 · 5pm · 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. Details →​

Family Day @ Lake Forest Park Farmers Market · Sun Aug 23 · 10am-2pm · 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park (front of LFP City Hall) · All ages · Free Live music all day, a bubble zone, bean bag toss, coloring, balloons, build-your-own zucchini races and a City of LFP booth with a big rig for kids to explore. Details →​

Family Movie Night @ Horizon View Park · Sun Aug 23 · Movie starts 7:45pm · 19845-20099 47th Ave NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages · Free Same day as Family Day at the Farmers Market, so LFP families can make it a full Sunday: bring a blanket and low chairs for a free outdoor movie. Title not yet announced. Details →​

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— Shorefolks