Skip the FOMO—Here’s Where the Fun’s At 🎶🖌️🌮

Outdoor movies, art fairs, and a surprise garden concert—here’s what’s going down on the Eastside!

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Mike Surprenant
July 24, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 17 minutes

Hope you had a great week because we’ve got another great lineup for the weekend. Skip the freeway closures and Seattle traffic. Check out what’s coming up this weekend.

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Live Music 🎶

Thursday

Village Wines - Nick Mardon 7pm
Goose Ridge - Ben Meyer 5pm
Saint Edward State Park - Missy Raines & Allegheny 6pm

Friday

Bayernmoor Cellars - Ian Jones 4pm
Obelisco - Hannah Shephard 7pm
Prohibition Cellars - Blue Margaritas 6pm
Fidelitas Wines - Jennifer Rae 6:30pm
Woodin Creek - Howard Mack 5pm
Pepper Bridge Winery - Luna Matto 5pm
J Bell Wine Co - Emmy Saxton 3pm

Saturday

Obelisco - Ali Diane 7pm
Von’s 1000 Spirits - Soulcem Acoustic Duo 7:30pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Jade Teather 5pm
The Lime - The Hipsters 9pm
Bellevue Art Museum - Rooftop Rhythms w/Todo Es 7pm
Vino Bella Wine Bar - The Bale Jumpers 7:30pm

Sunday

Locust Cider - Dave Thurston 4pm
Gard Vintners - Dave Thurston 1pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday July 24th 80°/57° 🌤️

National Drive Thru Day

🎶🌲 Let the Forest Echo! Timber! Outdoor Music Festival is Back! 🎤🌞

Brace yourselves for a weekend where the trees have rhythm and the rivers dance to the beat—Timber! Outdoor Music Festival is hitting all the right notes in 2025! Nestled in the dreamy Tolt-MacDonald Park, you’ll be jamming with nature, grooving under the stars, and vibing with fellow music lovers. Expect handpicked music acts curated by Artist Home, set against a backdrop of towering pines and babbling brooks. Pack your tent, bring your sunscreen, and get ready to make forest-fueled memories that stick!
⏰ Time: Starts at 2:00 PM on July 24 and ends at 11:59 PM on July 26
📍 Location: Tolt-MacDonald Park, 31020 Northeast 40th Street, Carnation, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌟 Don’t just hear the music—become part of the chorus in the woods!

🎬🐕 Flicks, Food & Furry Friends: Movies @ Marymoor! 🍿🌳

Pack your blanket, grab your pup, and get ready for a cinematic night under the stars! King County’s favorite outdoor movie night is back, and it's bringing the blockbuster vibes with food trucks, walk-in lawn seating, and crowd-pleasing flicks. This week’s screening? The Wild Robot—perfect for a feel-good summer night surrounded by nature and nachos. Don’t forget: even your dog gets to enjoy this one!
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: 6046 W Lake Sammamish Parkway NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎥 Come for the movie, stay for the stars (and snacks)!

🎸🌅 Rock the Dock: Evening Summer Concerts in Kirkland! 🎶🕶️

Sunset, music, and friends—what else do you need for the perfect Thursday evening? These open-air concerts bring serious summer vibes, all for the unbeatable price of free. Whether you're dancing barefoot in the grass or chilling with a cold drink, it's the ultimate community hangout. Just BYO-good-time energy and a lawn chair if you’re fancy.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎤 Come jam lakeside with your local legends!

🎨🍷 Sip Happens: Paint Nite @ Five Iron Golf! 🖌️⛳

Grab a brush and a beverage and let your inner artist (or wild doodler) run free! You’ll be guided step-by-step to paint a masterpiece—or at least something fun to hang near your fridge. Everything you need is included except food and drinks, which you can totally snack and sip on during the session. No pressure, just paint—and maybe a par.
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Five Iron Golf, 425 Urban Plz Suite 200, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 It’s like therapy, but with more paint and fewer copays!

Friday July 25th 71°/55° 🌤️

National Talk in an Elevator Day

🧱🔥 LEGO My Builder! Daily Build Challenges at Bricks & Minifigs! 🚗🚀

Calling all mini master builders! This camp is a LEGO-lover’s dream, filled with exciting daily challenges like derby racing, robot crafting, and spaceship showdowns. It’s a week of structured creativity where kids can flex their imaginations and make new friends—plus, they get to keep most of their epic creations! Warning: may cause an intense urge to step on LEGO bricks barefoot in solidarity.
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Bricks & Minifigs, 1490 NW Gilman, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧠 Let the bricks fly and the creativity soar!

🧘‍♀️☀️ Stretch, Flow & Glow: Free Yoga at Redmond Town Center! 🌀🌿

Need a moment of zen? Say no more. These free YogaSix Slow Flow sessions are perfect for yogis of all levels—especially those who love sunshine and savasana. It's inclusive, outdoors, and wonderfully relaxing. No pressure, no pretzels—just good vibes, deep breaths, and maybe a little sweat.
⏰ Time: 5:45 PM
📍 Location: YogaSix Redmond, 7425 166th Avenue Northeast #c245, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🧘 Come stretch it out before happy hour hits!

🎭🧺 Bard in the Backyard: Shakespeare in the Park! 🍷🌳

“To blanket, or not to blanket?” That’s your only dilemma at this alfresco night of Shakespearean fun! Join the Seattle Shakespeare Company at Klahanie Park for a free and fabulous evening of live theatre. Pack a picnic, grab your pals, and get ready to laugh, cry, and applaud under the stars. Pro tip: low-back chairs = elite viewing strategy.
⏰ Time: 7:00 PM – 8:45 PM
📍 Location: Klahanie Park, 25000 SE Klahanie Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎭 All the world’s a stage—and you’ve got front-row grass seating!

🥾🌲 Seniors Who Stroll: Guided Hike at Margaret’s Way! 💪👟

Calling all silver-soled adventurers! This moderate-to-difficult forest hike is 8 miles of shady trees, creeks, and breathtaking views that’ll make you feel like a mountain goat in sneakers. Bring snacks, water, and those trusty walking poles—this isn’t your average sidewalk shuffle. First view stop? Absolutely Instagram-worthy (if you’ve got grandkids on IG to impress).
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Issaquah Senior Center, 75 N.E. Creek Way, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🥾 Walk the trail, own the day, brag at brunch!

🌞🎵 Slightly Stoopid & Friends: Step Into The Sun Tour! 🎸🔥

Get ready to ride the wave of summer vibes with Slightly Stoopid, Iration, and Little Stranger lighting up the Marymoor stage! It’s the perfect blend of reggae, funk, and jam-band energy to get you dancing like it’s 2005. Bonus: limited VIP packages for those who want premium seats and extra swag. You bring the sunscreen, they’ll bring the sunshine.
⏰ Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎤 Live loud, dance hard, and vibe responsibly!

😂🎭 LOL-ympics: Eastside's Premier Improv Festival! 🥇🎙️

Three improv groups. One stage. Infinite laughs. Each night, talented comedians from around the PNW take your wacky suggestions and spin them into pure, unscripted hilarity. Warning: these shows are uncensored and wildly unpredictable—in the best possible way. Great for date night, squad night, or solo belly-laughing therapy.
⏰ Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Second Story Repertory, 7325 166th AVE NE Suite F250, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🤣 Come for the improv, stay because your abs hurt from laughing!

Saturday July 26th 74°/54° 🌤️

National Parents Day

🪩🧿 Glow & Flow: Mosaic Lamp Workshop in Kirkland! 💡🎨

Dive into the dazzling world of Turkish mosaics and create your very own lamp masterpiece—no passport required! With 12 radiant glass colors to play with, you’ll craft something that’s part home décor, part bragging rights. Whether you're solo or rolling deep with friends, this workshop guarantees laughs, sparkle, and a glorious souvenir you actually want to keep.
⏰ Time: 10:30 AM or 2:30 PM
📍 Location: Mosaic Art Studio, 12091 124th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
💡 Light up your weekend—literally!

🎨👨‍👩‍👧 Family Paint Party! Canvas, Color & Kid-Friendly Chaos! 🖌️🥤

Looking for an activity that’s fun, creative, and won’t end with paint on your couch? This family-friendly painting bash is just the ticket! Guided step-by-step, everyone gets their own canvas, paints, and a non-alcoholic drink to fuel those artistic vibes. Bonus: you’ll go home with a masterpiece and a happy (paint-splattered) crew.
⏰ Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Artsci Company, 3003 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Warning: May cause spontaneous bursts of family bonding!

🌳🧗‍♀️ Tree Time, Baby! Climb a Tree at Timber! 🌿🪢

Forget monkey bars—it’s time to scale actual trees! Using special gear that’s safe for both climber and tree, you’ll ascend into the canopy for a 30-minute nature-high you won’t forget. Feel the moss, hear the birds, smell the pine—this is slow living with a side of adrenaline. Ages 8 to 98 welcome, but leave your flip flops at home!
⏰ Time: 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Tolt-MacDonald Park & Campground, 31020 Northeast 40th Street, Carnation, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🌲 Trade your WiFi for tree-high and tune into nature’s channel!

🎨🛍️ Artsplosion! Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend! 🧶🎶

2 days where creativity takes over the city with this artsy extravaganza packed with handmade goods, live music, and all the paint-splattered vibes you can handle. From crafts to canvas to kid-approved fun, this fair is a colorful celebration for all ages. Bring your wallet, your curiosity, and your best “ooh, that would look great in my living room” face.

⏰ Time: 10:00 AM Saturday and Sunday
📍 Location: Bellevue Square, Bellevue Way NE (between NE 6th & NE 4th), Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 It’s not just an arts fair—it’s an art adventure!

🎥🌊 Big Screen, Big Park, Big Fun: Outdoor Summer Movie Night! 🧺🎬

Double the features, double the fun! Bring a blanket and stretch out on the grass for an epic night at Juanita Beach Park, featuring Kung Fu Panda 4 followed by The Marvels. It’s like a drive-in, but without the car—or the popcorn kernels between the seats.
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: 9703 NE Juanita Beach Drive, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎬 Catch some fresh air and fresh flicks all in one night!

🤠🕺 Boot Scootin’ Beginner Fun: Line Dancing Workshop! 💃🎶

Got two left feet? Perfect—you’re halfway to a line dance already! This fun, no-pressure class breaks down three beginner line dances to country beats that’ll have you stepping and spinning like a pro. No experience needed, just a willingness to laugh at yourself (and maybe wear cowboy boots).
⏰ Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: The Studio Issaquah, 1871 NW Gilman Blvd, Suite 3, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🕺 Saddle up and dance like nobody’s watching—except everyone is, and it’s awesome.

🎨🧪 Art + Imagination: Happy Time Art Lab & Maker Space! 🖍️🔧

Say goodbye to boring afternoons and hello to creative chaos (in the best way)! The Happy Time Studio opens its doors for an all-ages art lab where you can paint, craft, build, and dream without distractions. Whether you're into sculpture, collage, or just flinging paint like a rebel, you’ll have pro artists and high-quality supplies at your fingertips. It’s Issaquah’s only official makerspace, and it’s ready to inspire!
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Happy Time Studio, 157 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Let your inner artist run wild—and maybe wear clothes you don’t mind splattering!

🐢🎉 Shell Yeah! Henrietta’s Summer Bash at Cougar Mountain Zoo! 🎂🦎

Move over Beyoncé—it’s Henrietta’s birthday and she’s been slaying since before you were born (literally). The zoo’s OG resident is turning another year wiser, and you’re invited to party hard, turtle-style. With scavenger hunts, crafts, prizes, and a turtle-tastic pop-up shop, it’s part birthday, part reptile rave, all adorable.
⏰ Time: 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Cougar Mountain Zoo, 19525 SE 54th Street, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎁 Come shell-ebrate Henrietta and the coolest crew of reptiles in town!

Make your own runway-ready tote bag using hand-carved stamps and custom colors at this artsy workshop in Issaquah’s historic Gilman Village. You'll get hands-on guidance carving your design into specialty print blocks, then go to town printing your pattern onto canvas. You’ll leave with a one-of-a-kind bag that screams “I’m artsy AND eco-conscious.”
⏰ Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Facet Mercantile, 317 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 24, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
👜 Level up your tote game and your creative confidence in one crafty swoop!

Sunday July 27th 78°/54° 🌤️

National Chicken Finger Day

🎷🍷 Under a Summer Sky: Kim Maguire Jazz Trio Garden Concert! 🌸🎶

Jazz, garden views, and good vibes await at this dreamy outdoor concert featuring the oh-so-talented Kim Maguire and her all-star trio. Sip your BYOB libation, settle into the shade, and get whisked away by swinging tunes and silky vocals in a private Kirkland piazza. It’s fancy without being fussy—just the way jazz should be.
⏰ Time: Social Hour starts at 5:45 PM, Concert from 6:30 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 Location: 95th Place Northeast, Kirkland, WA (address provided via ticket receipt)
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎷 Smooth tunes, garden views—jazz hands strongly encouraged.

🖌️🌊 Sip, Paint, Repeat: Artvana Paint & Sip at The Redd Dog! 🎨🍻

Paint your own ocean paradise while sipping your way through a drinkable adventure at Bellevue’s self-pour bar! Whether you're creating a masterpiece or something delightfully abstract, Artvana’s instructors have your back. With pizza, snacks, and pour-your-own cider, it’s basically art school—but way more fun and zero grading.
⏰ Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Redd Dog, 10598 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🎨 Paint like no one’s watching—and sip like your canvas depends on it!

🇵🇪🎉 Party en Peru: A Celebration of Peruvian Independence! 🥂💃

Get ready for a sensory overload—in the best possible way—at La Mar’s tribute to Peruvian Independence! Feast on cebiche, sip Pisco cocktails, and vibe to live music as Bellevue turns into a mini Lima. With buffet-style tastings and vibrant energy, this bash is basically your passport to Peru (without airport security).
⏰ Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: La Mar Cocina Peruana, 10508 Main Street, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🇵🇪 Come hungry, leave feliz y full!

🥾🎶 Hike It Like It’s Hot: We Free. We Flo. We Fit. We Hike! 🌄💪

Lace up your boots and hit the trail with Free Flo Fit for their feel-good summer hiking series! You’ll conquer Rattlesnake Ledge with snacks, water, music, and motivation—and maybe a selfie or two at the top. This isn't just a hike, it's a movement (literally). All people, all vibes welcome.
⏰ Time: Meet at 10:30 AM, hike starts by 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Rattlesnake Ledge Trailhead, Snoqualmie Valley Trail, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
🥾 Step into your power—and up the mountain!

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