Hey neighbors,

This weekend is all about the 4th: fireworks over Lake Ballinger in Mountlake Terrace Friday night, then Edmonds’ 4th of July Parade Saturday morning. Next week brings a free concert at Cromwell Park, Pups on Parade, and a youth soccer jamboree to close out the World Cup summer.

✨ Editor’s Pick

Mountlake Terrace 3rd of July Family Celebration @ Ballinger Park · Fri Jul 3 · 6-10:30pm · 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace · All ages · Free DJ, pie-eating contest and outdoor games starting at 6pm, a full food truck lineup (Yummy Box, Pizzadillaz, BZ Mini Donuts and more), and a professional fireworks show over Lake Ballinger at 10pm. No onsite parking except disability placards; free parking at the Mountlake Terrace Transit Center, with a drop-off area at the ballfield lot. Details →​

This Weekend (Jul 3-5)

Edmonds 4th of July Parade @ Edmonds Fountain · Sat Jul 4 · 9:30am-2pm · 5th Ave & Main St, Edmonds · All ages · Free Kicks off with the Family Fun Run & 5K, then a free children’s parade at 11:30am (register near the Ace Hardware lot 9:30-11:15am) followed by the main parade at noon: floats, marching bands and community groups through downtown. Road closures begin 6am. Details →​

Next Week (Jul 6-12)

Concert in the Park: KG & the Star 5 @ Cromwell Park · Wed Jul 8 · 6:30pm · 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free ShoreLake Arts’ free summer concert series continues; bring a picnic or pre-order a box from Vault177. Details →​

Outdoor Craft Fair @ Shoreline Unitarian Universalist Church · Sat Jul 11 · 11am-4pm · 14724 1st Ave NE, Shoreline · All ages · Free entry Handmade goods, vintage finds, fair trade items and food on the church’s grounds, plus a children’s market and an open playground for kids. Details →​

Pups on Parade @ Cromwell Park · Sat Jul 11 · 10am-3pm · 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free Old Dog Haven’s annual fundraiser for its network of 300+ senior foster dogs: free admission, expanded parking, food trucks, dog games and contests, and a silent auction. Details →​

Shoreline 5v5 World Cup Jamboree @ Shoreline Park (A+B Fields) · Sun Jul 12 · 19030 1st Ave NE, Shoreline · Ages U9-U12 · Free, registration required Presented with the City of Shoreline and Shoreline Chamber of Commerce; 15-minute halves, every player gets a jersey. Game schedules post by Jul 7. Details →​

Coming Up

Shakespeare in the Park @ Richmond Beach Library Park · Wed Jul 15 · 6:30pm · Shoreline · All ages · Free ShoreLake Arts’ outdoor performance; check shorelakearts.org closer to the date for the play title. Details →​

Fix-It Night @ Shoreline Tool Library · Wed Jul 15 · 5-8pm · 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free Bring in broken lamps, toys, furniture and small appliances; volunteers help you fix them (or learn how). Details →​

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