Summer solstice already?! We have a lot of festivals spread out all over the Eastside along with the Vegfest. I went a couple years ago and it was pretty fun, even as a carnivore. Maybe I’ll do the crab boil this time. If lavender is your thing, check out the opening of the lavender farm in Woodinville next to Chateau Ste Michelle. So skip the Seattle traffic and avoid the bridges, let’s dig in…

Live Music 🎶

Thursday

Goose Ridge Woodinville - Larry Murante 5pm
Locust Cider Woodinville - Aidan Rufer 5pm
425 Cellars - Goldy and Foss 5:30pm
Village Wines - Soulcem 7pm

Friday

Two Vintners - The Footstompers 4pm
Obelisco Estate Winery - Farshid Babazasdeh 5pm
Prohibition Cellars - Distant Station 6pm
Tsillan Cellars - Kellie Rose 5pm
Northwest Spirits - Soulcem 6pm
The Lime - High Voltage 9pm
Mia Cafe & Wine Bar - Josiah Bogle 6:30pm
Bake’s Place - Mark Dufresne Band 9pm
Rollin Log Tavern - LMO 9pm

Saturday

Obelisco Estate Winery - Michael Powers 7pm
Von’s 1000 Spirits - Rocci Medawar 7:30pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Emmy Saxton 4:30pm
Milbrandt Vinyards - Josiah Bogle 2pm
Pub 85 - Polly O’Keary & the Rythm Method 8pm
The Whisky Mile - UnSupervised 9pm
Northwest Cellars - Steve Mason 5pm
Bake’s Place - Moondance 9pm

Sunday

Chelan Ridge Winery - The W Lovers 1pm
Chelan Ridge Winery - Emmy Saxton 4:30pm
Gard Vintners - The W Lovers 1pm
Marymoor Park Concert - Little Feat & Nitty Gritty Dirt Band 6:30pm

Weekend Fix 🥳

Thursday June 19th 68°/52° ☁️

National Pets In Film Day

🎮 Arcade Antics & Flirty Fun: Jigsaw Singles Night! 💘

Ready to mix, mingle, and maybe find someone who shares your love of Pac-Man? Jigsaw Dating is teaming up with Dave & Buster’s for a night full of flirty connections and friendly competition. Score a free $10 Power Card, sip a welcome drink (Jigsaw members only!), and dive into arcade-themed bingo with prizes for the BINGO-best. It’s dating with a joystick twist—just make sure your name matches your ID, or love won’t be the only thing you miss out on!
🕖 Time: 7:00 PM
📍 Location: Dave & Buster's Bellevue, 11639 Northeast 4th Street, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Find your player two while racking up points and potential romances!

🎒 Backpack Like a Boss: REI’s Outdoor Prep Party! 🏔️

If your last backpacking trip felt more like a medieval torture test than a nature escape, this workshop is your ticket to a more comfortable trail life. Learn how to pack smart, balance your load, and make your gear fit like a dream—all without summoning a chiropractor. REI’s expert facilitators will guide you through every strap, pocket, and gear puzzle with real hands-on help. Bring your backpack, bring your questions, and leave your back pain behind.
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: REI Store Issaquah, 735 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come for the tips, stay for the pack-light, hike-happy transformation!

🚂 Sip & Chug: The Wine Train Adventure! 🍷🛤️

All aboard the flavor express! This isn’t your average train ride—this is a scenic, sippable soirée through the lush Snoqualmie Valley. With wine tastings, catered bites, and stunning views out every window, your evening is set to be first-class fabulous. And yes, every ticket includes a souvenir wine glass (because you fancy like that). Just remember to check in 30 minutes early—good wine waits for no one!
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St., Snoqualmie, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Clink glasses, catch views, and coast into a grape escape you won’t forget!

Friday June 20th 59°/50° 🌦️

First Day of Summer/Summer Solstice

🍣 Sushi, Sips & Summer Vibes: Solstice Pairing Party! 🌞🍷

Summer’s here, and it’s rolling in with sushi and a splash of vino! Join Lobo Hills for a sun-soaked evening of perfectly paired bites—six sushi creations, one sweet macaron, and four curated wine pours to keep your taste buds dancing. Once the official pairing wraps, keep the celebration going with even more sushi and wine available for purchase. It’s like a summer romance, but with soy sauce and chardonnay.
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Lobo Hills, 18506 142nd Avenue Northeast, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Get your chopsticks ready—it’s going to be a delicious night to remember!

🎨 Sip, Swirl & Sparkle: Glass Painting Night! 🖌️🍷

Get your inner artist buzzing at this whimsical glass painting soirée! At Sky River Mead, you’ll design your very own mandala-covered masterpiece on a wine glass that’s as unique as you are—no experience required. We’re talking good vibes, guided painting, your first drink on the house, and plenty of charcuterie if your creativity needs fuel. You'll leave with a one-of-a-kind piece that'll make every future sip taste like success.
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Sky River Mead & Wine, 19151 144th Ave NE Suite G, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Paint, pour, and party your way to glass greatness!

🧚 Midsummer Mischief Awaits: Fairyblossom Festival! ✨🏰

Wings out, wands up—it's time for the ultimate fantasy fest at High Rock Castle! Whether you’re a wizard, knight, or a fairy with flair, this all-weekend event will enchant you with games, quests, bardic performances, and NERF battles (yes, really). Compete for magical house glory and feast at the Stone Soup Potluck like the noble you are. With castles, costumes, and pure whimsy, this is your ticket to a real-life fairytale.
🕗 Time: 8:00 PM
📍 Location: High Rock Castle, 21632 High Rock Road, Monroe, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Dust off your wings—fantasy fun is calling!

🖍️ Don’t Go Postal! Stress Relief With Scribbles 🎨😌

Feeling frazzled, fed up, or on the brink of a stress-meltdown? This no-pressure art workshop is your chill pill in paint form. “Don’t Go Postal” serves up relaxing tunes, zero judgment, and all the supplies you need to unwind creatively. Whether you’re a stressed student, a burnt-out boss, or a parent craving peace—this free workshop is for you.
🕚 Time: 11:00 AM
📍 Location: Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Avenue Northeast, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Bring the stress, leave with art—and maybe your sanity.

🍵 Spice It Your Way: Chai Blending Bonanza! ☕🧂

Think your chai game is strong? Wait until you’ve custom-blended your own spicy-sweet concoction in this cozy hands-on workshop. You'll sip through base teas, pick your perfect combo, then sprinkle in your favorite spices until your blend is as bold—or mellow—as your soul. Taste, tweak, and talk tea with fellow flavor fanatics, and head home with a handcrafted blend made by you.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Experience Tea, 195 Front St. N, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

It's chai time—grab your teacup and start your blend-venture!

📄 Fold Like a Pro: Origami 101 Workshop! 🐦📐

If your paper-folding skills stop at "accidental crumple," this beginner-friendly workshop is about to unfold a whole new world. Led by artist-poet Dani Flanary, you’ll craft two fabulous origami projects while soaking in the basics and building a creative foundation for more advanced paper wizardry. Materials? Provided. Stress? Not allowed.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Happy Time Studio, 157 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Turn plain paper into pure magic—no experience needed!

🦀 Claws, Corks & Classic Tunes: Crab Boil Bash! 🎶🍷

Prepare to get your hands deliciously dirty at this Dungeness crab extravaganza! Maryhill Winery is serving up a heaping feast of crab, shrimp, corn, and sausage on the lawn—alongside live music and two glasses of their finest wine. Come hungry, leave happy, and bring friends who aren’t afraid to get cracking.
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Maryhill Winery at Hollywood Schoolhouse, 14810 NE 145th St #A, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Roll up your sleeves—crab night is calling!

🎹 Music on Wheels: The Concert Truck at Ashwood Park! 🚚🎼

It’s not every day you find a concert hall parked on the grass, but The Concert Truck is bringing classical brilliance to the outdoors—no tickets or tuxedos required. With everything from Ravel to Gershwin performed by top-tier pianists, sopranos, and violinists, this chill chamber music pop-up will have your heart soaring and your picnic grooving. Bring a chair, some snacks, and your sense of wonder.
🕟 Time: 4:30 PM
📍 Location: Ashwood Park, 10820 NE 10th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Live music, no walls—just pure, open-air harmony.

Saturday June 21st 62°/53° 🌦️

International Yoga Day

😂 Brew & Belly Laughs: Paul Goodwin Live! 🍺🎤

Comedy night just got a major upgrade! Winner of “WA’s Funniest Mammal 2025” (yes, that’s real), Paul Goodwin headlines a night of stand-up hilarity at Black Raven Brewing. Expect big laughs, cold brews, and comedy that’ll have you snorting into your pint glass.
🕣 Time: 8:30 PM
📍 Location: Black Raven Brewing, 15902 Redmond-Woodinville Rd NE, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come for the beer, stay for the belly laughs!

❤️ Black Joy Unleashed: A Celebration at BAM! 🎨🎶

Step into a powerful, positive space celebrating the beauty, strength, and creativity of Black culture. The Bellevue Arts Museum is turning up the joy with music, art, community stories, and an atmosphere full of love and light. Whether you’re dancing, listening, or just soaking it all in—you’ll feel the good vibes radiate.
🕕 Time: 6:00 PM
📍 Location: Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way Northeast, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Join the movement, feel the magic, and celebrate the joy!

🧘‍♀️ Stretch & Shine: Redmond’s Outdoor Yoga Bash! 🌿🧘‍♂️

Strike a pose under the open sky at the Eastside’s biggest International Yoga Day celebration! Led by expert instructors with vibes as grounded as their warrior poses, this all-levels yoga experience will have you flowing with the wind and flexing with the community. Afterward, stick around for VegFest—because nothing says zen like a plant-based feast.
🕤 Time: 9:30 AM
📍 Location: Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Breathe in, bliss out, and yoga your way to joy!

🥦 Veg Out in Style: Northwest Share VegFest! 🌱🎉

It’s a plant-powered party like no other! The first-of-its-kind VegFest is back with cooking demos, Ayurvedic tips, interactive booths, petting zoos, and all the healthy snacks your heart could dream of. From make-your-own spice blends to live stage entertainment and yoga sessions, there’s something for every curious (and hungry) soul. Bonus: It’s totally FREE!
🕛 Time: Noon
📍 Location: Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Healthy, happy, and full of flavor—come feast with your fellow foodies!

🌙 Night Lights & Local Bites: IACS Night Market! 🛍️🌆

As twilight hits, Crossroads Park transforms into a vibrant celebration of culture and community! The Indian American Community Services Night Market is bursting with performers, artisan vendors, and mouthwatering eats from all corners of the globe. It’s a sensory journey—and you won’t want to leave empty-handed (or with an empty stomach).
🕓 Time: 4:00 PM
📍 Location: Crossroads Park, 999 164th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Come hungry, leave happy, and experience the magic after dark!

🎨 Craft Outside the Lines: ARTDoors in the Park! 🌳🖌️

Creativity meets fresh air at this delightful drop-in art session hosted by Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park! Whether you’re a seasoned sketcher or a first-time painter, stop by for a guided craft activity or bring your own project to make art among fellow creatives. Supplies? Provided. Judgement? Nowhere in sight. The only rule? Make it fun and funky!
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Lake Sammamish State Park, 2010 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Drop in, doodle on, and let your imagination run wild!

🪨 Rock On: Cougar Mountain Geology Hike! ⛰️🔍

Love rocks and random knowledge nuggets? This guided hike is your golden geode. Join geologist Tom Doe for a 3-mile trek through Cougar Mountain’s ancient secrets—think glacial legacies, coal mining tales, and mysterious sinkholes. With plenty of stops for geeking out, you’ll see the ground beneath your feet in a whole new light.
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Sky Country Trailhead, 7077-7181 Clay Pit Rd, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Strap on those boots—this hike rocks. Literally.

🎡 Pottery Party for Newbies: Intro Wheel Workshop! 🎨🌀

Wheel throwing looks fun in movies—but guess what? It’s even better in real life! Try your hand at spinning clay at this super chill, super fun intro class. No pressure, no experience needed—just a willingness to get messy and make some muddy magic. You'll leave with your very own fired creation and a new hobby (possibly obsession).
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Northwest Pottery Collective, 1445 NW Mall St. Suite 3, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Spin, sculpt, and smile—clay’s more fun than it looks!

🎶 Sun, Salmon & Solstice: Hatchery Summer Bash! 🐟☀️

Celebrate the longest day of the year with music, crafts, trout feeding, and a wild dose of nature at the Issaquah State Salmon Hatchery! This sun-drenched event is packed with activities for kids and grownups alike—plus tours, scavenger hunts, and a chance to meet the coolest fish in town. Bonus: It’s part of Make Music Day Issaquah, so expect toe-tapping tunes and good vibes galore.
🕒 Time: 3:00 PM
📍 Location: Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Free fun, fresh air, and fishy friends—what’s not to love?

🎨 Art, Tracks & Food Trucks: Art Off the Rails! 🚂🖼️

Hop aboard for a day of artistry and eats! "Art Off the Rails" celebrates the creativity that connects Snoqualmie Valley, with over 50 artists, live music, delicious food trucks, and community art stations across historic railway sites. Whether you’re a railroad romantic or just love a good paint-and-pastry combo, this fest is the ticket.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: William Henry Taylor Park (Depot Park), 205 E. McClellan, North Bend, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Creativity is on track—don’t miss this scenic celebration!

💐 Bloom Boom: Lavender Farm Flower Fest! 🌸🌿

The fields are alive with the scent of lavender and fresh blooms at this dreamy farm market day. Meander through vibrant wildflowers, sip on refreshing non-alcoholic drinks, browse artisan vendors, and breathe in the beauty of early summer. Tickets are just $7.50—but the feels you’ll catch? Absolutely priceless.
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: 14063 NE 145th Street, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Petals, peace, and perfect vibes await!

🪴 Home Sweet Market: Redmond’s Garden & Goodies Fest! 🏡🛍️

From plant lovers to decor dreamers, this Home & Garden market has everything to bloom your space and spirit. With over 40 vendors, home service experts, raffles, and all the greenery your windowsill could hope for, you’ll leave inspired (and maybe with a succulent or five). Admission and parking? Totally free. Vibes? Totally fabulous.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Hilton Garden Inn Redmond, 16630 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Grow your garden, style your home, win a raffle—why not all three?

🎀 Hello Kitty Hits Bellevue: Café Truck Pop-Up! 🍰🎁

Brace yourself for a cuteness overload! The Hello Kitty Café Truck is pulling up to Marketplace at Factoria with limited-edition treats, adorable merch, and pure kitty chaos. Get there early—because once the goodies are gone, they’re so gone. This is your pinkest, sweetest pit stop of the summer.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: Marketplace At Factoria, 4055 Factoria Blvd SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Cutie cravings? This truck's got you covered!

Sunday June 22nd 70°/53° ⛅️

National Kissing Day

🍦 Sundaes & Soul: A Celebration of Black Folks ✊🏾🎉

Celebrate joy, creativity, and heritage at this powerful gathering in the great outdoors. Sundaes Outside is a soulful blend of family fun, live performances, local Black-owned vendors, and yes—ice cream! Bonus treat: the Buffalo Soldiers of Seattle return with stories, horses, and history in motion. It’s a day of community, culture, and sweet unity.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Bridle Trails State Park, 5300 116th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Good people, good stories, and scoops of sunshine—come celebrate!

🌼 Swedes, Sunshine & Maypoles: Midsommar at Vasa Park! 🇸🇪🌞

Ready to wrap a maypole and wrap up some Swedish pancakes? The 99th annual Midsommar celebration is pulling out all the folkloric stops with Viking ships, traditional dancing, artisan booths, and lakeside brews. Whether you’re flaunting your heritage or just chasing summer vibes, this is the kind of sunshine-drenched tradition you’ll want to join year after year.
🕘 Time: 9:00 AM
📍 Location: Vasa Park Resort, 3560 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy SE, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Celebrate summer the Swedish way—smörgåsbords, songs, and smiles!

🌽 Tamale Time: Hands-On Cooking Fiesta! 🌶️🫔

Spice things up and learn the time-honored art of tamale making with Chef Elaina and Esperanza! This hands-on workshop walks you through every delicious step, from masa magic to perfect wrapping. You’ll taste, laugh, stuff, steam—and yes, go home with vacuum-sealed goodies and a full belly. Don’t miss the most flavor-packed class of the season!
🕔 Time: 5:00 PM
📍 Location: House & Hazel, 23631 Maple Valley-Black Diamond Rd, Maple Valley, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Unwrap tradition, taste the love, and roll your own tasty treasures!

💡 Young & Bold: Youth Entrepreneur Expo! 💼🎨

Meet the future of business—creative, passionate, and under 25! This free community extravaganza features 75 hand-picked youth entrepreneurs selling everything from handmade art to cutting-edge creations. Add live entertainment, tasty bites, and family fun, and you've got a marketplace that’s equal parts innovation and inspiration.
🕑 Time: 2:00 PM
📍 Location: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Support the next generation—your future favorite brand might be here!

🚗 Burgers & Beauty: Bumpers & Burgers Car Show! 🍔🚙

Cadillacs, chrome, and classic vibes! Head to Burgermaster in Issaquah for a car show that’s as mouthwatering as the burgers on the grill. Whether you’re a gearhead or just here for the shiny stuff and fries, it’s a slice of vintage Americana with a side of horsepower.
🕙 Time: 10:00 AM
📍 Location: BurgerMaster, 98 NW Gilman Blvd, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Cruise in, chow down, and revel in retro glory!

📓 Bind It Like a Bookworm: Journal Workshop! ✂️📔

Turn paper scraps into personalized keepsakes at this journal-binding workshop led by a real-deal designer. You'll craft three different styles of notebooks, learn the secrets of binding gear, and finally answer the hardest question of all: “What do I put on the first page?” All supplies included—just bring your ideas and maybe a favorite pen.
🕠 Time: 5:30 PM
📍 Location: Facet Mercantile, 317 NW Gilman Blvd Suite 24, Issaquah, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Make a notebook as unique as your next brilliant idea!

🌺 Petal Power: Corks & Crafts Paper Flower Workshop! 🌸🍷

Sip wine and craft everlasting blooms with paper artist Farren Celeste at Tinte Cellars! You’ll create stunning hydrangeas, enjoy a welcome splash, and maybe discover your new favorite bottle. Add a social hour, pro tips, and creative company, and you've got a DIY dream wrapped in petals and pinot.
🕐 Time: 1:00 PM
📍 Location: Tinte Cellars, 19495 144th Ave NE A100, Woodinville, WA
🔗 More Info: HERE ✅

Craft, sip, and bloom—no watering required!

Trivia 🤔

In Woodinville, which park along the Sammamish River is popular for picnicking and kayaking?

Last Weeks question and answer:
Issaquah was founded in what year, originally as a mining town? 1892

Welp, that’s another weekend in the books. Hope you have a great time. I’ll see ya next week 😃