June 2011

Washington Wines Festival

Washington Wines Festival 2011 – Seattle Things to Do #242

by on June 30, 2011

Oenophiles, your summer event is coming up at the 20th annual Washington Wines Festival on July 7-9, 2011, celebrating the many wonderful wineries in Washington State. The event takes place in Seattle, the Eastside, Red Mountain and Walla Walla, so no matter where you happen to be, there should be some fun events happening. [click to continue…]

Viking Days

Viking Days 2011 at Nordic Heritage Museum – Seattle Things to Do #241

by on June 29, 2011

Celebrating Seattle’s Nordic heritage, Viking Days is held by the Nordic Heritage Museum (3014 NW 67th St) on July 16-17, 2011. The festival features food from all five Scandinavian countries, including Swedish meatballs, Norwegian lefse, Danish æbleskiver and other treats from Finland and Iceland. [click to continue…]

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Taco Time Coke Machine – Seattle Things to Do #240

A bit of an odd thing to do, but Seattle’s Taco Time chain of restaurants is one of the few places in the country where you can try out the Coca-Cola Freestyle, a soda dispensing machine of the future.

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Warrior Dash – Seattle Things to Do #239

Maybe you missed the Survivor Mud Run and are looking for an alternative to the standard marathons or triathlons? You can still sign up for the Warrior Dash, being held on July 16-17, 2011, in North Bend.

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Midsommarfest 2011 – Seattle Things to Do #238

Celebrate the summer solstice Swedish-style at Midsommarfest, with costumed dancers and musicians raising the traditional Midsommar pole. The festival takes place tomorrow, Sunday June 26, 2011, at St. Edward State Park in Kenmore.

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Chateau Ste. Michelle Summer Concert Series – Seattle Things to Do #237

One of the Pacific Northwest’s most well-known wineries, Chateau Ste. Michelle, hosts an annual Summer Concert Series at their amphitheater on the winery grounds in Woodinville.

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Fremont Outdoor Movies – Seattle Things to Do #236

Summer in Seattle means that one of the more unique movie theaters in town is now open. A cheap and fun way to spend a Saturday night, the Fremont Outdoor Cinema project movies on a giant outdoor screen against the wall of a building in Fremont.

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Seafair Milk Carton Derby – Seattle Things to Do #235

Build your own boat from milk carton and race for pride and prizes at Seattle’s Seafair Milk Carton Derby. Nearly 100 milk carton boats of all shape and sizes will be competing for $10,000 in prizes.

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Safeco Field Tours – Seattle Things to Do #234

In case you haven’t noticed, this year’s Seattle Mariners have brought up a batch of young guys from their farm system, and after some stellar pitching and great team play, suddenly find themselves just 1/2 game out of first place almost halfway through the season. With the Mariners winning, the best way to experience Safeco [...]

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Yoga for Hope 2011 – Seattle Things to Do #233

Yoga enthusiasts will be gathering for a cause on July 9, 2001 at the Seattle Center for the 3rd annual Yoga for Hope event. Four of Seattle’s renowned yoga instructors will lead participants through a 90-minute class.

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