Hey neighbors,

This email is going out a little late this week — but Memorial Day weekend is here and there's plenty worth getting out for.

✨ Editor's Pick

Making Local Market @ Downtown Bothell · Sat May 23 · 10am–4pm · Bothell City Hall Plaza, 101st St NE, and First & Main Design Market parking lot · All ages, dogs welcome · Free entry Outdoor pop-up market with PNW makers: gifts, food, clothing, art, pottery, jewelry, plants, home goods, candles and more. Free parking under City Hall, ADA accessible, kid and stroller friendly. Pair it with lunch on Main Street. Details →​

This Weekend (May 22–25)

Northwest Folklife Festival @ Seattle Center · Fri May 22–Mon May 25 · Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle · All ages · Free (suggested $20 donation) Biggest event in Seattle this long weekend. The 55th annual festival celebrates traditional arts from around the world: music, dance, workshops, food and more across 26 stages. This year's theme is Ubuntu. Sunday at 11am there's a Music Together set on the Artists at Play Stage (great for littles), plus a Crankie shadow puppet show from the Crankie Factory. Details →​

Urbanist Shoreline Coffee in the Park @ Twin Ponds Park · Sat May 23 · 9–10:30am · Near the community garden · All ages, dogs welcome · Free Casual outdoor hangout with Orcabay coffee and snacks. Talk urbanism, civic life and neighbors — or just enjoy the sunshine. No agenda, just good company. RSVP →​

Ranger Program: Rascally Rabbits @ Lake Hills Greenbelt · Sat May 23 · 10–11am · Bellevue · All ages · Free Learn about rabbit habitats and behavior, ends with a bunny-themed craft. Preregistration required. Details →​

Cruzin' to Colby Show and Shine · Mon May 25 · 9am–4pm · Colby Ave, Everett · All ages · Free A Memorial Day tradition in Everett: vintage cars along Colby Avenue, live entertainment, vendors. Worth the drive north for car-loving families. Details →​

Memorial Day observances: If you'd like to mark the day, Edmonds has a ceremony at the Memorial Cemetery at 11am and a Veterans Plaza event at 2:30pm (ends with Taps at 3pm). Both are free and open to the public. Details →​

Next Week (May 26–Jun 1)

AAPI Heritage Month Celebration @ Shorewood High School · Wed May 27 · 5–9pm · 17300 Fremont Ave N, Shoreline · All ages · Free Food trucks at 5pm, performances throughout the evening including Seattle Kokon Taiko at 7pm. Hosted by Shoreline PTA Council, Shoreline Schools, City of Shoreline, Shoreline College and WAVES. Come hungry. Also happening same day: Ridgecrest Books hosts an AANHPI book sale in the Shorewood Commons (noon–3pm and 5–9pm) — AANHPI authors and stories, cash or card, pre-order here. Details →​

Story Time with Jennifer K. Mann @ Edmonds Bookshop · Fri May 29 · 9:30am · 111 5th Ave S, Edmonds · Young kids with a grown-up · Free Author-illustrator Jennifer K. Mann reads the brand-new picture book she illustrated, "Good Morning, Morning," with an art activity after. Details →​

James Keough Park Opening Celebration · Fri May 29 · 6–7pm (ribbon cutting 6:15pm) · 2350 N 167th St, Shoreline · 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 or bike if you can; street parking on N 167th or at Edwin Pratt Early Learning Center (1900 N 170th St). Details →​

Coming Up

Richmond Beach Strawberry Festival · Sat Jun 6 · 10:45am · Richmond Beach Saltwater Park, Shoreline · All ages · Free Strawberries, shortcake, vendors, kid activities. A north-Shoreline classic. Details →​

Shoreline Fire Pancake Breakfast · Sat Jun 13 · 9am · Shoreline Fire Department · All ages Pancakes, fire trucks, meet-a-firefighter. Excellent kid bait. Details →​

Shoreline Arts Festival · Sat Jun 27 & Sun Jun 28 · Shoreline Community College · All ages Save the date. 26th annual festival; shuttle from Cromwell Park. Details →​

Know something we missed? Reply to this email and tell us. The best tips always come from neighbors. 🙌

— Shorefolks