Hey neighbors,

Short and sweet this week — a new park opens in Shoreline 🎉, strawberries are almost here and there's a good story time to start your Friday.

✨ Editor's Pick

James Keough Park Opening Celebration @ 2350 N 167th St, Shoreline · Fri May 29 · 6–7pm (ribbon cutting 6:15pm) · All ages · Free Shoreline cuts the ribbon on the newly improved James Keough Park: off-leash dog area 🐕, skate features, sport court, play area and more. Free refreshments. Funded by the voter-approved 2022 Park Bond. Parking is limited — walk, bike or use street parking on N 167th or at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center (1900 N 170th St). Details →​

Renegade Craft Fair is at Magnuson Park's Hangar 30 Sat–Sun, May 30–31, 11am–5pm. 180+ independent artists: ceramics, jewelry, textiles, food, candles and more. Free entry. Details →​

This Friday + Weekend (May 29–31)

Middle School STEM Night @ Kellogg Middle School · Fri May 29 · 6–8pm · 16045 25th Ave NE, Shoreline · Middle schoolers & families · Free District-wide event for all Shoreline and LFP middle school students: hands-on activities, exhibitors and real talk about how STEM connects to future classes, college and careers. Sponsored by Shoreline PTA Council and the Kellogg and Einstein PTSAs. Details →​

Cyndi Moring & Lucile Street Band @ Sheridan Market & Roadhouse · Fri May 29 · 7–9pm · 15348 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages · Free (tip the band) Blues, R&B, soul and a bit of country 🎵 — a great way to cap the evening after the Keough Park opening. Doors at 6pm. Food and drinks available. Details →​

Parkwood Kids Market @ Parkwood Elementary · Sat May 30 · 1–4pm · 1815 N 155th St, Shoreline · All ages · Free to attend Parkwood students are selling handmade goods and treats to raise money for 5th grade camp 🛍️. Hosted by the school's Natural Leaders and PTA — a sweet one to support. Details →​

Ian Hughes Annual K–12 Recital @ Sheridan Market & Roadhouse · Sat May 30 · 4pm · 15348 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages · Free Local kids from kindergarten through 12th grade take the stage for their annual guitar recital 🎸. Expect ensembles, maybe a piano player or two and a whole lot of neighborhood pride. Food and drinks available. Details →​

Next Week (Jun 1–7)

Giant Chess Set Returns @ Third Place Commons · Sat Jun 6 · 10am–12pm · 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park · All ages · Free The beloved giant chess set — a fixture for over 20 years — is back after a pandemic-era absence ♟️, fully restored and with a new custom board. Celebration includes chess workshops, open play, kids' crafts with ShoreLake Arts, cake and chess costumes. Details →​

Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival · Sat Jun 6 · Children's Parade 10:45am · Festival 11am–3pm · Richmond Beach Community Park, 2201 NW 197th St, Shoreline · All ages · Free This year's parade is Animal Adventure themed 🦁 — jungle animals, ocean creatures, backyard critters, anything that walks, flies, swims or roars. After the march: live music from funk/soul band Souled Out and salsa band Elere, games, food trucks and themed swag. Details →​

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