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Sunsets, Salsa, Soap & Summer Vibes: Here’s What You Will Regret Missing 🎉🌞💃🧼
From lakefront dancing to craft-your-own copper and Woodinville’s community bash—it’s a full weekend of fun!
Mike Surprenant
June 26, 2025 • Estimated Reading Time: 21 minutes
Hey everybody. Can’t wait to share what’s going on this weekend on the Eastside. Skip the Seattle traffic and head for the hills to have an epic weekend! I’m testing out a new format, so let me know if you like the table of contents or not 👇. I want to make it as easy as possible to skim to find what you want. Just hit reply and let me know. Let’s get to it…
Table of Contents
Live Music 🎶
Thursday
Goose Ridge - Jarrett Renshaw 5pm
Locust Cider Woodinville - Aidan Rufer 5pm
Village Wines - Dakota Neuman 7pm
Friday
Obelisco - Brian James 5pm
Prohibition Cellars - The Dogtones 7pm
Gard Vintners - The Stumbling Fiddler 6pm
Two Vintners - The Slimtones 6pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Aidan Rufer 5pm
Northwest Spirits - Dexterity 6pm
The Lime - Saltwater Sky 9:30pm
Remlinger Farms - The Mudsharks 6pm
Vino Bella Wine Bar - The Beat Project 8pm
Saturday
Obelisco - Tyler McGinnis 7pm
Elevation Cellars - Fae Sings 4pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Alex Britton 5pm
The Lime - Got 90’s 9:30pm
Bake’s Place - The Pat Benatar Experience 8:30pm
Sunday
Chelan Ridge Winery - Ian Skavdahl 1pm
425 Cellars - Jarrett Renshaw 3:30pm
The Lime - Herding Cats 8pm
Weekend Fix 🥳
Thursday June 26th 66°/55° ☁️
National Handshake Day
Get ready to mix, mingle, and soak up the summer vibes at the second annual Bellevue Summer Social! This isn't your average networking snoozefest—expect architects, engineers, developers, and community movers and shakers, all clinking glasses and swapping stories. Hosted by Wright Runstad and Company, there’ll be tasty bites, refreshing drinks, and unbeatable scenery at Spring District Park. It's like a LinkedIn meetup had a baby with a backyard BBQ—only better.
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Spring District Park, 12167 Northeast 14th Terrace, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Let's get social and sunshiney, Bellevue-style!
🍷 Sip, Stroll & Swirl – Wine Walk at The Village! 🍇
Gather your wine-loving crew and prepare for an evening of elegant sips and boutique browsing at The Village at Totem Lake! This delightful Wine Walk includes 12 tastings from fabulous local wineries, plus a keepsake wine glass and a wine bag to carry your favorites home. Bonus points if you make it to all 12 without confusing merlot with malbec. Just remember—it’s 21+ only, so leave the kiddos (and Labradoodles) at home.
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Village at Totem Lake, 11901 N.E. Village Plaza, Suite 257, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Come for the cab, stay for the camaraderie!
🔨 Craft Your Copper Masterpiece – Wall Hanging Workshop! 🧵
Tap into your inner artisan and make something gorgeously shiny at this copper wall hanging workshop! Led by Adia, jewelry metalsmith and owner of FACET + CITRINE, you'll hammer, stamp, and shape your way to a one-of-a-kind art piece. Total beginner? Perfect—no experience needed, just a thirst for creativity and maybe a little elbow grease.
🕡 Time: 6:30 PM
📍 Location: Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Craft night just got metal—literally!
👯♂️ FRIENDS Crawl – The One Where You Party! 🍸
Could this BE any more fun?! Dress as your favorite FRIENDS character and join a TV-themed pub crawl like no other. From Phoebe cup-decorating to Joey & Chandler wardrobe challenges, this night is packed with nostalgia, trivia, and (of course) drinks inspired by the cast. Monica would insist you come prepared—so bring your A-game and your cookie cravings.
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: The Bistro at Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 NE 145th St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Don’t miss your shot to be the Ross of the crawl crew (but maybe leave the leather pants at home).
Friday June 27th 67°/56° ⛅️
National Women’s Fly Fishing Day
🍾 Bingo & Bubbles – Friday Night Fun at Village Wines! 🎉
Get ready to shout “BINGO!” louder than your aunt at a family reunion! Join us at Village Wines for a night of competitive card-flipping fun with ten chances to win fabulous prizes. Snag your reusable bingo card (your golden ticket to the party) and enjoy delicious food, wine, and special pre-order bingo packages that are as extra as your wine-loving friend Karen. This is the ultimate adult game night—minus the Monopoly rage quits.
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: Village Wines, 14450 Redmond-Woodinville Road NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Laugh, sip, win. Repeat!
🎨 Glass Half Full – Paint Night with a Twist at Sky River Mead! 🐝
Ever dreamed of painting a wine glass while sipping... from another wine glass? Now’s your chance. Join us for a mandala-themed art night at Sky River Mead, where the paints flow almost as freely as the drinks. No experience necessary—just bring your creative spirit and a thirst for fun (and maybe some charcuterie). Bonus: you get to take home your masterpiece to impress your dinner guests or at least confuse your dishwasher.
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sky River Mead & Wine, 19151 144th Ave NE Suite G, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Sip it. Paint it. Show it off!
😂 Fork & Spoke Comedy Show + Dinner – Laughs on the Menu! 🍽️
Ready for a night that feeds both your belly and your funny bone? Join us at Fork & Spoke for a delicious dinner and hilarious stand-up show that’ll have you laughing between bites. Located at the Hilton Garden Inn Redmond, this is your excuse to indulge in great food and comedy without the two-drink minimum. No heckling, just heck-yeahs!
🕢 Time: 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Fork & Spoke, 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Dinner and a show? Yes, please!
🏛️ Secrets of St. Edward – Guided Historical Tour Awaits! 📚
Step back in time—minus the musty textbooks—and uncover the storied past of The Lodge at St. Edward. Led by the ever-charismatic Recreation Supervisor Joshua, this tour dishes out everything from seminary secrets to architectural tidbits and glitzy modern updates. It’s like Hogwarts meets Pacific Northwest luxury (okay, with fewer wands but just as magical).
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: The Lodge at St. Edward, 14477 Juanita Drive NE, Kenmore, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
History buffs and curiosity cats welcome!
🧘♀️ Stretch, Smile, Repeat – Free Yoga at Redmond Town Center! 🌞
Let your stress melt away like a popsicle in the sun with this free outdoor yoga class. YogaSix Redmond brings their signature Slow Flow experience to the great outdoors, and all you need is a mat, some stretchy pants, and a willingness to breathe (deeply). Whether you're a human pretzel or can barely touch your toes, everyone’s welcome!
🕠 Time: 5:45 PM
📍 Location: YogaSix Redmond, 7425 166th Ave NE #C245, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Namaste and sunshine all day!
🎨 Rec-n-Roll Is On a Roll – Free Fun at the Park! 🛝
Brace yourself for a van full of FUN! The Rec-n-Roll crew is rolling into town with games, crafts, and sunshine smiles—all absolutely free. It’s like a mobile party that parks itself in your neighborhood and hands you the crayons. Plus, free lunch while supplies last? Yes please, and thank you very much.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
No registration, no stress—just show up and play like a champ!
🎨 Get Crafty, Kids! Intro to Comics Workshop 🦸♂️
Calling all mini comic creators and graphic novel super fans! This kids' workshop is where imagination gets panelled and inked—literally. Led by award-winning illustrator Blayne Fox, students will learn the basics of comic art and storytelling, then create their own 4-panel strip to show off. It’s like Saturday morning cartoons, but they draw them!🕜 Time: 1:30 PM
📍 Location: Happy Time Studio, 157 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Perfect for budding Picassos and junior Jokers!
Saturday June 28th 74°/54° 🌤️
National Ceviche Day
📸 Snap Like a Pro – Photography Basics for Nikon Users! 🎯
Still stuck on “Auto” mode? Say goodbye to mystery buttons and blurry shots! Join Jim Dicecco in this live, in-store Nikon 101 class and finally learn what that little “A” and “M” on your camera mean. You'll demystify exposure, conquer focus, and maybe even become best friends with RAW format (yes, that’s a thing).
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Kenmore Camera, 6708 NE 181st St, Kenmore, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bring your Nikon and your curiosity—Jim’s got the rest!
🦪 Oysterfest Awaits – Shuck Yeah at Kitchen & Market! 🍽️
What do oysters, live music, and a celeb chef have in common? They’re all showing up at Oysterfest, and so should you! Enjoy six fresh shucked oysters, a Caesar salad, and buttery bread while sipping wine and beer. Chef Ethan Stowell’s in the house, so this party is fancy and fun—shell-ebrate good times!
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: Kitchen & Market, 10426 Northup Way, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Shuck, sip, and soak up the summer flavor!
🖌️ Family Paint Party – Art for All Ages! 🎨
Bring the whole fam and your inner Bob Ross to this super friendly paint night! You’ll follow along step-by-step to create your own masterpiece on a 16"x20" canvas—and yes, kids are absolutely invited. Paints, brushes, and even a non-alcoholic drink are provided. All you have to do is show up ready to create and giggle.
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: The Artsci Company, 3003 Northup Way, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Perfect bonding night? Nailed it—literally, with a brush!
🏳️🌈 Pride on the Corner – Weave the Rainbow Together! 🎗️
Help us turn the BelRed Arts District into a sea of rainbow magic! Pride Across the Bridge is teaming up with the community to create a stunning 200-foot-long ribbon-woven progress pride flag. No experience needed—just bring your heart, hands, and some spirit to spare.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: 134th Avenue NE & NE Spring Blvd, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Come weave a little joy into the fabric of the city!
🎥 State Organs Movie Screening – Truth Hits the Screen! 🎬
Get ready for a powerful documentary experience with State Organs—a gripping film that dives deep into serious global issues and ethical dilemmas. This award-winning piece will be screened in an intimate setting, perfect for sparking conversation and introspection. Come curious, leave enlightened.
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village, 6505 176th Ave NE, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
A must-see for documentary lovers and deep thinkers!
🌳 Woodinville Summer Family Day – Fun, Free, and Full of Sunshine! 🎈
Bring the whole crew for an afternoon that screams summer celebration! Woodinville Summer Family Day is packed with free food, live tunes, ice cream, lawn games, and mega raffle prizes—including a stand-up paddleboard. Whether you’re 5 or 95, this all-ages block party promises big fun and small-town charm.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: DeYoung Park, 13680 NE 175th St, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Your perfect summer day? Found it right here!
💃 Salsa by the Shore – Marina Dance Night! 🌊
Feel the rhythm and bring the heat to Eastside Salsa Marina! With Lake Washington sparkling in the background, this spicy evening features beginner lessons and sizzling performances under the stars. It’s passion, music, and motion all rolled into one gorgeous waterfront event.
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Step, twirl, and spice up your Thursday night!
🚒 Firehouse Block Party – Snoqualmie Style! 🔥
Grab your sunnies and kick off summer at the 4th Annual Firehouse Block Party! Featuring over 20 vendors, live music, raffles, and a beer garden—this bash supports the Snoqualmie Pass Volunteer Firefighters. And don’t miss the pre-party parade right through town. It’s a small-town celebration with a big heart (and big fun)!
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: 69802 WA-906 Suite 201, Snoqualmie Pass, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Sound the alarms—this party’s gonna be lit!
🐢 Soapstone Carving – Get Handsy with Nature! 🪨
Unleash your inner Michelangelo with a turtle twist! Learn to carve soft soapstone using simple tools in this hands-on workshop. Whether you’re into turtles or just want to flex some artisan muscles, you’ll leave with a smooth, wax-finished figure that’s totally your own. Bonus: buff cloths make everything look fancy.
🕛 Time: 12:00 PM
📍 Location: NBA&I Center for Creativity, 1533 Bendigo Blvd North, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Get stoned... artistically speaking, of course!
🎬 Movie Night: “A Walk in the Clouds” – Wine & Film Cozy Combo! 🍿
Snuggle up with a glass of wine and escape into this romantic film classic under the stars (or maybe a couch). The Winemakers Reserve brings the cozy vibes with popcorn galore, and a wine list that pairs perfectly with every scene. BYOS—bring your own seating—and settle in for an unforgettable cinema night.
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: The Winemakers Reserve, 15902 Woodinville Redmond Rd NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
It’s like a theater—only with better snacks and comfier chairs!
📷 Picture This – Documentary Photo Session at Bellevue Botanical! 🌿
Ready to turn your snapshots into storytelling gold? This photo session dives into the art of documentary photography—no paparazzi energy here, just real, raw, and beautiful moments. You’ll explore the gardens, brush up on camera basics, and uncover the narrative hiding in the natural world around you.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Capture more than a picture—tell a story with your lens!
Sunday June 29th 80°/56° ☀️
National Waffle Iron Day
🍷 Paint & Pour – Artvana Summer Sip at The Redd Dog! 🎨
Brush in one hand, wine in the other—this is how art was meant to be made! At this Artvana session, you'll paint a dreamy "Fireflies" canvas while exploring a pour-your-own drink bar with endless possibilities. Come solo or squad up—either way, creativity and good vibes are on tap.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: The Redd Dog Bellevue, 10598 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Sip, swirl, splatter, and sparkle!
Calling all anglers and wine lovers—this one’s for you! Swap stories (and maybe a fly or two) while sipping top-tier vino at this unique social in Woodinville. No matter your fishing skill, everyone wins when wine and raffles are involved. Miss a cast? No worries—it’s just an excuse for another pour.
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Glacier View Cellars, 19255 Woodinville Snohomish Rd #3, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Hooked on grapes and good company? This is your jam.
🧱 LEGO® Lovers Unite – School’s Out Bulk Smash! 🎒
Celebrate the start of summer by diving into literal buckets of LEGO® joy! Bricks & Minifigs Issaquah is throwing a post-school blowout where your family can scoop, sort, and smash a gallon-sized bucket full of LEGO pieces (some even pre-built!). It’s the ultimate plastic paradise for kids and grownups who know a good minifig when they see one.
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Bricks & Minifigs Issaquah, 1490 NW Gilman, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Bucket up, brick out—build memories piece by piece!
🥾 Hike & Hops – Brewtrails at Mason Lake! 🍻
This isn’t just a hike—it’s a hiking party! Join Brewtrails at Mason Lake for a scenic trek along the Ira Spring Trail, with 6.8 miles of mountain magic and a post-hike beer waiting at the end. Pack your boots, a Northwest Forest Pass, and maybe a trail snack (or three). Dogs welcome, good vibes required.
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Mason Lake Trail, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Nature, friends, and beer—what’s not to hike?
🎭 Last Chance! The Color Purple at Village Theatre! 💜
Don’t miss your final opportunity to experience the soul-stirring magic of The Color Purple musical. With its award-winning score and deeply moving story, this production is pure theatrical gold. Directed by the phenomenal Timothy Piggee, this show will have your heart soaring, your eyes misting, and your hands clapping wildly.
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM & 7:30 PM
📍 Location: Village Theatre, 303 Front St N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
One standing ovation guaranteed—maybe two.
🚗 Shine & Show – Porsche Car Show at Burgermaster! 🏁
It’s classic cars, burgers, and bragging rights at this chill Porsche Show-n-Shine event. Roll into the scene, admire some seriously polished rides, and stick around for the awards. No engines revving—just gleaming paint jobs, good company, and a few burger breaks in between.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: BurgerMaster, 98 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Cars, conversation, and casual concours vibes.
🧼 Soap Stars – Goat Milk Soap Making! 🐐
Time to get bubbly with this DIY soap-making class! Using the cold process method, you’ll craft your own custom-scented bars of creamy goat milk soap. Great for gift-giving or hoarding like a scented dragon. You’ll leave with fresh soap and a recipe to keep the good, clean fun going at home.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: North Bend Art and Industry, 1533 Bendigo Way N, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Scrub-a-dub-dub, it's time to suds up!
🕊️ Aerial Yoga – Float Your Worries Away! 🌙
Defy gravity and your daily stress with this uplifting aerial yoga session! Using silk hammocks in Be One Yoga’s Moon Room, you'll stretch, swing, and float through poses that leave you feeling weightless. It’s relaxing, energizing, and wildly fun—like yoga meets your childhood jungle gym.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Be One Yoga, 11220 NE 124th St, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅
Let’s hang out—literally!
Trivia 🤔
Which Eastside city has one of the state’s largest collections of public art, scattered throughout its parks and downtown?
Last Weeks Question And Answer:
In Woodinville, which park along the Sammamish River is popular for picnicking and kayaking? Wilmot Gateway Park
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That’s it folks. I hope you get out and find an unforgettable experience this weekend! I’m not much of a drinker but I would like to try the fly fishing class. Have a great week and I’ll see ya next weekend.
