Hey neighbors,

Fun weekend ahead. Saturday is Free Comic Book Day at Shoreline Library, and the Seattle Indie Bookstore Day Passport is in its final stretch through May 4.

This wonderful Seattle Indie Bookstore day 2026 Passport Booklet is designed by Stephen Crowe who is also the Lead Designer for Third Place Books! I love this design in particular because we just moved to the area less than 9 months ago and it's the perfect excuses to explore new neighborhoods!

We went to Phinney Books in Greenwood for the first time yesterday and Third Place Books in LFP. This weekend we are hoping to get stamps of Ridgecrest Books, Edmonds Bookshop, East West Books and Gifts.

What's your favorite local bookstore ❤️ and why? We'd love to know. Reply to this email directly!

✨ Editor’s Pick

Free Comic Book Day @ Shoreline Library · Sat May 2 · 11am–5pm · 345 NE 175th St, Shoreline · All ages · No registration

Hundreds of free comics for every age, plus video games and surprise costumed guests (Star Wars characters spotted in past years, courtesy of the Friends of the Shoreline Library). Come early if you have a picky reader, supplies go fast. Details →​

This Weekend

Opening Day of Boating + Windermere Cup · Sat May 2 · Montlake Cut, Seattle · All ages · Free Seattle’s century-old kickoff to boating season, with the Windermere Cup rowing regatta in the morning and a decorated boat parade on Lake Washington in the afternoon. This year’s theme: Back to the ’80s. Light Rail to UW station then walk to the Ship Canal Trail. Details →​

Seattle Indie Bookstore Day Passport · through Mon May 4 · 33 shops Seattle-wide · All ages · Free passport Get five stamps for a 25% off coupon, all 33 for a Champion card good for 25% off at every shop through April 2027. Pick up a passport at any participating store. Reply and tell us your favorite bookstore and why; we’ll share the best picks next week. Details →​

Home Depot Kids Workshop: Keepsake Box · Sat May 2 · 9am while supplies last · Shoreline & Lynnwood · Ages 5–12 Free monthly DIY for kids. Each child takes home the project plus an apron and pin. Details →​

Spell, Play, Learn! @ Third Place Commons · Sat May 2 · 11am–1pm · 17171 Bothell Way NE, LFP · Pre-K to elementary · Free Have fun while learning to read. Explore phonics in a hands-on, science-of-reading way with Let’s Go Spellfish, an early education card game. Hosted by the Eye Write It project. Materials provided, just bring your young wordsmiths. Details →​

Fabric and Yarn Swap @ Shoreline Tool Library · Sun May 3 · 11am–1pm · 16610 Aurora Ave N, Shoreline · Adults · Free National Textile Day swap: bring fabric or yarn you’re not using and trade for new colors, textures and patterns. Donate-only welcome too. Details →​

Innis Arden Clubs & Community Connections Fair · Sun May 3 · 1:30–4pm · Innis Arden Clubhouse, 1430 NW 188th St, Shoreline · All ages Open-house tabling event to meet local social clubs, service groups and volunteer efforts. A casual way to find your people. Details →​

Next Week (May 4–10)

Tuesday Walking Group @ Shoreline Walks · Tue May 5 · 10am · Meetup location posted Thursday prior · All ages, dogs welcome · 2–4 miles, easy pace Volunteer-led free walk through a Shoreline neighborhood. No registration. Details →​

Pajama Story Time @ Ridgecrest Books · Fri May 8 · 6–7pm · 512 NE 165th St, Shoreline · Young kids · Free Wear pajamas, bring a stuffy and wind down with returning storytime champion Michelle Jing Chan. Details →​

Kruckeberg Mother’s Day Plant Sale · Fri May 8 to Sun May 10 · 10am–5pm · 20312 15th Ave NW, Shoreline · All ages, free entrance Native trees, shrubs, woodland ephemerals, ferns, houseplants and more. The garden is a quiet, kid-friendly wander even if you don’t buy. Details →​

Edmonds Spring Fest · Sat May 9 · 10am–5pm · Frances Anderson Playfield, Edmonds · All ages · Free Family festival with vendors, food trucks and outdoor browsing in the park. A nice make-a-day-of-it with the waterfront nearby. Details →​

LFP Farmers Market: Opening Day & Mother’s Day · Sun May 10 · 10am–2pm · 17171 Bothell Way NE, in front of LFP City Hall · All ages Opening day!! Season opener for the Sunday market, running through Oct 18. Flowers, fresh produce, baked goods and treats; perfect Mother’s Day stop. Details →​

Coming Up

Seattle Maritime Festival Family Fun Day · Sat May 11 · 11am–4pm · Seattle Maritime Academy, 4455 Shilshole Ave NW, Ballard · All ages · Free Tugboat tours, working-boat demos, knot-tying and hands-on maritime activities. Easy drive down Aurora. Details →​

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— Shorefolks