🗓️ Miss These Events = Regret Until Pumpkin Spice Season

What do basset hounds, Bollywood, blues, and bat walks have in common? They’re all happening this week.

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Mike Surprenant
August 07, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 16 minutes

If you love concerts, this is the weekend for you. I couldn’t fit them all in but there’s a few music festivals going on. We’ve got a little bit of everything including a guided hike to see some bats! Let’s dive in…

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Live Music 🎶

Thursday

Village Wines - Cody Bartels 7pm
Goose Ridge - Will Friend 5pm

Friday

Evergreen Family Wines - Sligo Connection 5pm
Fidelitas Wines - Sing Low, Indigo 6:30pm
Prohibition Cellars - The Dogtones 7pm
Northwest Spirits - Soulcem Acoustic Duo 6pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Alex Britton 5pm
The Lime - High Voltage 9pm
Mia Cafe - Goldy and Foss 6:30pm
Remlinger Farms - LCD Soundsystem 8pm
Rollin Log Tavern - The Shortcutz 9pm

Saturday

Winemakers reserve - Boy Toy 7pm
Obelisco - Flowers for Wolves 7pm
Chandler Reach Estates - Michael Scott 4pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Gin-Gin 5pm
Bake’s Place - Doctor Funk 8:30pm

Sunday

425 Cellars - Steve Olsen 3:30pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday Aug 7th 72°/53° 🌤️

National Lighthouse Day

🎸 Blues & Blankets: Gas Station Jams Are Back! 🎶🧺

Crank up the good vibes at the Gas Station Blues series, where every Thursday evening transforms the Historic Shell Station into the chillest spot in town. Expect toe-tappin', head-bobbin' blues from the legendary John Maxwell and other fabulous acts, all while nestled in charming downtown Issaquah. Make a night of it—picnic on the grass, explore quirky art galleries, or grab a bite at a nearby eatery. Just bring a blanket or chair, your best summer mood, and let the music do the rest. It’s free, fabulous, and fun for all ages!
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Shell Station, 232 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎤 Don’t miss the bluesy grooves—your Thursdays just got way cooler!

🎬 Movies, Music & Magic: Crossroads Park Gets Reel! 🍿🎶

Grab your popcorn and your picnic blanket—it’s movie night like you’ve never seen it before! Crossroads Park is rolling out the red carpet for FREE outdoor movies every Thursday, and this week it’s the animated classic An American Tail. But wait, there’s more! Before the film begins, enjoy pre-movie entertainment to get you in the mood. Whether you’re young or just young at heart, it’s pure family-friendly fun under the stars!
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM (entertainment), movie at dusk
📍 Location: Crossroads Community Park, 999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎥 Bring your lawn chair, your crew, and maybe a tissue or two—this one’s a tail-wagger!

🎵 Sunset Serenades: Lake Vibes & Live Tunes 🎶🌅

Kirkland’s Marina Park is turning up the volume on your Thursday nights with a concert series that hits all the right notes. Picture it: golden-hour sun over Lake Washington, a breeze in your hair, and killer live music filling the air. These outdoor concerts are totally free and totally fantastic—just bring your friends, your best beach vibes, and maybe even a floaty flamingo for good measure.
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎶 Spoiler alert: Your Thursday nights are about to become your favorite nights.

Friday Aug 8th 78°/56° 🌤️

National Pickleball Day

🍷 Wine Not? Global Grapes, Local Sips at Issaquah’s Wine Cellar 🍇🌍

Sip, swirl, and savor your way through a world tour of wine—without ever leaving Issaquah! The “One Grape, Many Lands” tasting offers a unique twist: sample the same varietal from different global regions and see just how wildly wonderful wine can be. Whether you’re a seasoned sommelier or a curious sipper, this complimentary tasting is your passport to flavor. Oh, and if tickets sell out, walk-ins are still welcome—cheers to that!
🕖 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: The Wine Cellar Outlet, 710 NW Gilman Blvd #D104, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🍷 Come thirsty—you’re about to uncork something deliciously new!

🌏 Global Grub & Groove: India Edition 🇮🇳🎉

Spice up your evening at Village Green Park with a celebration that’s bursting with color, culture, and curry! This installment of Global Grub & Groove is all about Indian Independence Day—and it's bringing the heat with music, dance, henna, art, and even a friendly game of cricket. Bring your appetite, your curiosity, and maybe a few Bollywood moves of your own. It’s a free party where everyone’s invited, and the vibes are off the charts.
🕖 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Village Green Park, 2550 Northeast Park Drive, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎊 Come for the food, stay for the grooves!

🎥 Roll Credits: Issaquah Film Fest Lights Up the Screen! 🎬🍿

It’s not just a movie night—it’s a full-on film fest takeover, and you’re on the VIP list! The Issaquah Film Festival runs over multiple days and shines a spotlight on bold stories, indie brilliance, and local legends—like 77-year-old paragliding phenom, CJ Sturtevant. With screenings, networking, and afterparties, it's a cinematic experience where the only thing missing is your popcorn. (Oh wait, they probably have that too.)
🕖 Time: All Day
📍 Location: Longman Performing Arts Theatre, Issaquah High School, 700 2nd Ave SE, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎥 Cue the lights, camera, and magic—it’s your front-row pass to indie awesomeness!

Saturday Aug 9th 79°/59° 🌤️

National Garage Sale Day

🎨 ArtWalk & Music Stroll: Issaquah Gets Artsy & Groovy 🎷🖼️

Olde Town Issaquah is turning into a masterpiece of music and creativity! Stroll along Front Street where live bands play your soundtrack and local artists show off their handcrafted magic. From galleries to artisan markets to boutique finds, this isn’t just a walk—it’s a vibe. Toss in a little retail therapy and some tasty eats, and you've got yourself the ultimate summer evening.
🕖 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Historic Shell Station, 232 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎨 Come for the art, stay for the jam sessions—Issaquah’s looking extra fabulous tonight!

🎉 Ananda Mela: Where Joy Meets Culture 🇮🇳🎶

Step into a wonderland of colors, rhythms, and irresistible aromas at Ananda Mela: Joyful Festival of India! This cultural celebration brings India to Redmond with dazzling performances, art installations, hands-on activities, and mouthwatering food. From epic stage shows to lively shopping stalls, there’s something to enchant every age and interest. Bonus points if you show up hungry and ready to dance!
🕖 Time: Noon
📍 Location: Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎨 Get ready to henna your hands, twirl to a tabla beat, and experience India like never before!

🦇 Bat-ter Up! It’s Batty Nights at Lewis Creek Park 🌙🦇

Ready to channel your inner bat? Grab a flashlight and join a ranger for an evening hike where you'll learn all about our winged night-time friends. It’s part science, part spooky adventure, and 100% fun. Listen for echolocation, spot some fluttering silhouettes, and maybe even walk away as a full-blown bat enthusiast.
🕖 Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Lewis Creek Park, 5808 Lakemont Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🦉 Come for the bats, stay for the bragging rights—you hiked with nocturnal ninjas!

🎧 THING: A Festival That’s Totally Your Vibe 🎤💥

THING is not just a music festival—it’s an experience. Taking over Saturdays in August, this Carnation-based event is dishing up a brand-new look with a different artist lineup each week. From boundary-pushing bands to unexpected surprises, THING invites you to build your own dream day of creativity, connection, and sound. Kids 12 and under get in free—because coolness is a family trait.
🕖 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Remlinger Farms, 32610 32nd St, Carnation, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎟️ Find your THING, do your THING, and dance like nobody's watching (except the goats).

🥞 Celebrate Woodinville Festival: Parades, Pancakes & Pooches! 🎈🐾

From syrup-drenched stacks to basset hound bashes, this festival has everything you never knew you needed. Start with a free pancake breakfast, cheer on a lively parade, then head over to see which basset hound howls the loudest or has ears longer than your weekend to-do list. With music, food, local artists, and a car show—this is small-town charm turned all the way up.
🕖 Time: Events run from 8:00 AM – 4:00 PM (check link for full schedule!)
📍 Location: Multiple spots across Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎉 Come hungry, leave smiling, and maybe adopt a basset hound while you’re at it.

🎂 Smokey Bear’s Birthday Bash + Free Parking Bonanza! 🐻🎁

Blow out the candles with a legend—Smokey the Bear is turning another year wiser! To celebrate, all Washington state parks are offering FREE parking all day. It’s your chance to hike, picnic, or lounge in nature’s glory without spending a dime. Smokey says, “Only YOU can enjoy free parking responsibly.”
🕖 Time: All Day
📍 Location: All Washington State Parks
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🌲 Pack a snack, hit a trail, and wish Smokey a beary happy birthday!

🎭 Festival of New Musicals: Broadway’s Babies Take the Stage! 🎼✨

Curious what the next Hamilton or Hadestown might be? Get a front-row seat to the magic at the 22nd Annual Festival of New Musicals! With free staged readings of four never-before-seen productions, this weekend in Issaquah is where future stars are born. It's part sneak peek, part creative lab, and all musical theatre bliss.
🕖 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Francis J. Gaudette Theatre, 303 Front Street N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎶 Come discover the next big thing—before Broadway catches on!

🎸 Summit West Summer Music Series: Mountain Vibes & Sweet Tunes ⛰️🎶

Live music meets alpine adventure in this high-elevation concert series at Summit West! Jam out every Saturday afternoon with local bands, craft brews, tasty bites, and even scenic chairlift rides if you're feeling adventurous. It's laid-back, it’s lively, and it’s got better mountain views than your Zoom background ever will.
🕖 Time: 3:30 PM
📍 Location: Summit West, 1001 SR 906, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎸 Catch a mountain breeze and a groove—it’s the peak of summer fun!

💃 Rumba Del Barrio: White Party Salsa & Bachata Bash 💫🕺

Warning: high probability of spontaneous dancing ahead! This waterfront White Party is bringing the heat with world-class performances, sizzling DJs, and dance floors both indoors and out. Whether you're mastering Bachata basics or flexing your Salsa swagger, you'll be glowing under the lights (literally—everyone's wearing white!). With live shows, a full bar, and late-night vibes, this is one rhythm-packed night you do not want to miss.
🕖 Time: 9:00 PM – 1:30 AM
📍 Location: The Crab Pot, 2 Lake Bellevue Dr, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎉 Dress in white, dance all night, and let the rhythm take the lead!

Sunday Aug 10th 84°/62° ☀️

National Spoil Your Dog Day

🥔 Potato Chip & Wine Pairing: Crunch Meets Class 🍷😋

You’ve heard of wine and cheese—now get ready for wine and potato chips! That’s right, this deliciously quirky tasting event pairs three wines with three distinct chip flavors for a flavor journey that’s both fun and fancy. Whether you're team BBQ or a purist for sea salt, your palate will thank you. Oh, and wine club members? You get a tasty little discount.
🕖 Time: 1:00 PM – 7:00 PM (Friday–Sunday options!)
📍 Location: Barnard Griffin – Woodinville, 17401 133rd Ave NE #C108, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🍷 Grab your glass and crunch responsibly—it’s snack time with a twist!

🎥 Classic Movie Magic: Giant on the Big Screen 🎞️🌟

Rock Hudson, Elizabeth Taylor, and James Dean? Yes, please! Catch this sweeping Texas drama the way it was meant to be seen—on the big screen. Before the show, North Bend Theatre’s resident movie buff spills behind-the-scenes secrets that’ll totally change how you watch the film. Spoiler: this one’s got glamour, grit, and all the cinematic feels.
🕖 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd N, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🎬 Bring your popcorn and prepare to be swept away in vintage Hollywood glory.

🐱 Pottery Cat Class: Whiskers, Wheels & Wow! 🎨🐾

Get your paws dirty—in the best way! This two-session pottery workshop teaches you how to throw bowls on a wheel and turn them into adorable, feline-inspired masterpieces. Think kitty ears, whiskers, and creative catitude galore. Whether you're a pottery pro or have never touched clay, this class is a puurfect way to let your creativity run wild.
🕖 Time: Noon
📍 Location: Eastside Pottery, 1809 130th Ave NE #124, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🐾 Meow-nificent memories and purr-sonalized pottery await!

⛸️ Frozen Fun Fest: Ice, Ice, Baby! 🧊🎉

Chill out—literally—at Kirkland’s coolest event of the season! Frozen Fun Fest is a free, family-friendly ice skating extravaganza complete with music, games, photo ops, and even a mini skating performance. Never skated before? No worries—rentals are free, too! Whether you’re showing off your spins or clinging to the wall, it’s all part of the frosty fun.
🕖 Time: 12:45 PM
📍 Location: 4326 124th Ave NE, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

❄️ Lace up, slide in, and let the good times glide!

📒 Workshop: Make a Simple Journal 3 Ways 📓✏️

Calling all paper lovers, list-makers, and secret scribblers! In this hands-on class, you’ll create not one, not two, but three types of journals using reclaimed and blank paper. Learn the art of basic binding, explore paper grain (yep, that’s a thing), and leave with personalized notebooks ready for your deepest thoughts or your grocery list—no judgment.
🕖 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Facet Mercantile, 317 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 24, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

🖋️ Come for the craft, stay for the satisfaction of saying, “I bound this myself!”

Trivia 🤔

Kirkland hosts an annual “Shakespeare in the Park” event at which location?

Last Weeks Question and Answer:
What yearly Woodinville event offers tastings, live music, and showcases over 100 local wineries and breweries in the area? Celebrate Woodinville

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