Celebrate Shoreline crowds appreciate what Shoreline has to offer

By Diane Hettrick

Photos by RJ Perna

Celebrate Shoreline, celebrating the birthday of the city, took place for appreciative crowds on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Cromwell Park in central Shoreline.

Tidy rows of canopies sheltered offerings of information of what the city has to offer. The city showcased its projects. Emergency management promoted Readiness. 

Police and fire were there with vehicles and people to show them off.

Activities for the kids included giant inflatable slides, bouncy houses, and pony rides. A more sedate activity for the adults was the corn hole toss from Town & Country Market.

The Family Stage started the day with The Reptile Man, teaching and entertaining with a collection of reptiles, including an 8 foot long corn snake.

Popular events on the side included face painting and making bubbles.

The Pied Piper must have been at the music stage because these children were clearly hypnotized!

Meanwhile, these children volunteered for the PR crew, holding the new Shoreline is My Neighborhood bags and a 2026 sign. Never too young to start.

So Folks, that's all for this year. Plan for next year at this time and we'll see you then!

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Finding your way around Celebrate Shoreline Saturday August 15, 2026

Celebrate Shoreline site map

Saturday August 15, 2026 -- celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday!

Cromwell Park
18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!

This year’s food options include seafood gumbo, smoked BBQ, handmade momos, steak and frites, sweet treats, coffee, and more.

The ACS van is right by the path from the back entrance on Corliss. Just down the street on Corliss is the Touch-a-Truck area0

Did we mention inflatables, art projects, tumbling, and bubbles?

Family activities run from noon to 6pm - beer garden and food trucks go until 9pm (or they run out of food!)

Festival stage has entertainment the entire day:

1:15 – 2:15 pm: Miho and Diego
2:30 - 3:15 pm: Kontagious Dance Company
4:00 – 5:15 pm: Abba Graphs
5:45 – 7:15 pm: MVP
7:45 – 9:00 pm: Randy Hansen

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Reptile Man show at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday August 15, 2026 at 12:30pm

Shoreline resident Paul Hill with a corn snake
at a Reptile Man show 
at North City Elementary ca. 1990

By Diane Hettrick

It's not often that adults have the opportunity to see a Reptile Man performance but he will be doing a full show at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at 12:30pm on the Family Stage.

The Reptile Man, Scott Petersen, has been staging shows for decades around Puget Sound, primarily in elementary schools and other venues with children. 

His life work is to educate children about reptiles from around the world.

He has a permanent location in Monroe, Washington.

Celebrate Shoreline is being held at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 from 12 - 9pm. Family activities are 12 - 6pm. Food trucks will line the park to offer a wide variety of food and treats for purchase.

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Have dinner at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday at Cromwell Park

Dine out at Celebrate Shoreline Saturday
Photo by Wayne Pridemore 2022

Come by Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 15, 2026 any time from noon to 9:00pm to celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday!

Cromwell Park (by the Courthouse)

18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities (like pony rides)

Browned and Toasted
Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2022

Foods trucks will offer main dishes and treats in a dazzling display of culinary delights. This year’s food options include seafood gumbo, smoked BBQ, handmade momos, steak and frites, sweet treats, coffee, and more.

Beamaes Seafood
Photo by Steven H. Robinson 2022

Check out the variety:

• Beamaes Seafood Gumbo
• Sugar + Spoon owners are Shoreline residents who focus on large events. They sell safe to eat cookie dough!
• Sages Coffee Company
• Trio Truck
• Seattle Pops
• HPs Smokehouse BBQ
• Kathmandu MomoCha
• Charred
• Elotador
• Isidros
• Browned and Toasted
• Matcha Muna
• Mike’s Shave Ice
• In His Hands Kettle Corn

If you are attending without the kids, there will be a beer garden coordinated by Seattle Bartending Company serving Beer, Wine, and Cider

Visit shorelinewa.gov/CelebrateShoreline to learn more and plan your visit.

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Children's Activities at Celebrate Shoreline

Celebrate Shoreline, Saturday August 15, 2026 at Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133 has food and beer gardens, but is a determinedly family event.

Look at all the activities planned for children - and most of them are free.

Last Leaf Productions will perform Bayou Bug Tales, an original musical adapted from Aesop's fable about the Ant and the Grasshopper. Performances at 1:15pm and 3:30pm.

Other children's activities:

• Pony Rides: Seattle Pony Party: ($)
• Petting Zoo: Animal Encounters, Free
• Kids Theater: “Bayou Bug Tales” by Last Leaf Productions (free) presented by King County Library System, Performances at: 1:15 & 3:30 pm
• Inflatables: (free)
• Roving Entertainment: Louie Foxx Magic
• Hands on Art: Pip cleaner flowers (free)
• Bubble Play Area: (free)
• NEW: Touch a Truck
• Community Engagement
• Sponsor Engagement
• Tumbling: Seattle Gymnastics
• Police, Fire and Emergency Management booths
• Game Booth
• Photo Booth
• Face Painting

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Celebrate Shoreline Saturday noon to 9pm at Cromwell Park

Join us on Saturday August 15, 2026 from noon to 9pm to celebrate the City of Shoreline’s birthday at Celebrate Shoreline!

Cromwell Park

18030 Meridian Avenue N
Shoreline, WA 98133

The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands-on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities.

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Celebrate Shoreline was one big party

The atmospheric river did its work the day before and skies were clear for the big Celebrate Shoreline party in Cromwell Park on Saturday August 16, 2025.

The School of Taiko. Photo by Mike Remarcke

Music played throughout the day. The drummers from the School of Taiko put on a great show.

Photos by Claudia Meadows

There were a lot of activities for the kids. The bubbles were very popular. 

No ponies this year. Photo by Mike Remarcke

Riding the ponies is always a highlight for kids. These year they left the ponies at home and brought a full-size horse. It was very patient.

There is always a small petting zoo where small children can pet small animals.

There were chickens, perhaps a rabbit, goats, and lower left looks like a kangaroo!

Photo by Mike Remarcke

Kids with kids.

Police K9 team. Photo by Mike Remarcke

As a bonus, a K9 team walked around the grounds.

Photo by Mike Remarcke

There were lines for all the inflatables but they were worth the wait.

ShoreLake Arts photo by Claudia Meadows

31 booths were scheduled. Some were kids activities, like ShoreLake Arts, and the face painting. There was one with magnifying glasses and flowers to examine.

These kids are intent on their project. Photo by Mike Remarcke

Many were city and community organizations, eager to talk to the community about their projects and services.

Are you roundabout ready? Photo by Mike Remarcke.

Shoreline Fire, the ACS van, Senior Activity Center, roundabout project, Shoreline neighborhoods, were a few of them.

The Polka Dots photo by Mike Remarcke

The polka dot ladies took the stage - not sure what they did but they looked like a lot of fun.

And a good time was had by all!

--Diane Hettrick

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Community Pride Shines at Celebrate Shoreline: “Why Shoreline Is My Happy Place”

Kate Ledbetter with her Happy Place booth at Celebrate Shoreline

During this year’s Celebrate Shoreline, community members were invited to share what makes Shoreline their Happy Place. The responses were heartfelt, inspiring, and filled with love for the city and its people.

From favorite places to cherished schools, local businesses, and the welcoming spirit of neighbors, Shoreline residents expressed the joy and pride they feel for their hometown. 

The collection of stories and reflections highlighted the deep sense of connection that makes Shoreline such a special place to live, work, and play.

“The love, pride, and joy in this community is inspiring,” said Kate Ledbetter, Founder of Destination Shoreline.

“We’re grateful to everyone who took the time to share their personal reasons for why Shoreline is their Happy Place.”

Plans are underway to showcase the entire collection publicly within the city so more residents can experience the beauty of these shared reflections. Details on the display location and timing will be announced soon.

The campaign, marked by the hashtag #ShorelineIsMyHappyPlace on Instagram, continues to grow as Shoreline residents and fans share their stories online and through community events.

About Destination Shoreline

Destination Shoreline is a community hub dedicated to celebrating the people, places, and events that make Shoreline, WA, unique. Through sharing, partnerships, and storytelling, Destination Shoreline fosters pride and connection throughout the community. Learn More at www.DestinationShoreline.com

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Celebrate Shoreline's 30th birthday Saturday August 16, 2025 at Cromwell Park

Celebrate Shoreline Festival Map

Celebrate Shoreline

August 16, 2025 from 12:00pm - 9:00pm
Location: Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

Come celebrate the City of Shoreline’s 30th birthday! The festival has two stages with live music and shows, beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food trucks, petting zoo, hands on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities. 

Visit the Celebrate Shoreline webpage for additional information.

Festival Schedule

Festival Hours: 12:00 – 9:00 pm
Family area open: 12:00 – 6:00 pm
Main Stage Hours: 1:00 – 9:00 pm
Family Stage Hours: 12:30 – 5:00 pm
Beer Garden Hours: 1:00 – 9:00 pm

Main Stage Schedule

1:00 - 2:15 pm - Kontagious Performing Company
2:30 - 3:15 pm - Chikiri (Taiko Drumming)
4:00 - 5:15 pm - Brickhouse
5:45 - 7:15 pm - MVP
7:45 - 9:00 pm - The Machine

Reptile Man

Family Stage Schedule

12:30 - 1:15 pm - Alaska Sam
1:45 - 2:30 pm - Highlight Quartet
3:00 - 3:45 pm - Reptile Man
4:15 - 5:00 pm - Mike the Rad Scientist

Inflatables. Photo by Patrick Deagan

Family Stage Activities

• Pony Rides
• Petting Zoo
• Kids Theater: “Aesop’s Fables” by Last Leaf Productions (free) - Sponsored by the King County Library System
• Inflatables
• Hands on Art Station
• Bubble Area
• Face Painting

Customers line up for Sugar+Spoon
Photo by Alexandra Polk

Food Vendors

• HP’s Smokehouse BBQ
• Beamaes Seafood Gumbo
• Sugar + Spoon
• Yummy Box
• Fruitlandia
• Browned and Toasted
• Kathmandu MoMocha
• Sages Coffee Company
• Spinalicious Cotton Candy
• Trio Food Truck
• Seattle Pops
• Mike’s Shave Ice
• In His Hands Kettle Corn

Beer Garden
Coordinated by: Seattle Bartending

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Aesop's Fables at Celebrate Shoreline thanks to Friends of the Shoreline Library

Friends of the Shoreline Library is sponsoring a show at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday, August 16, 2025. 

The performance venue is on the south side of Cromwell Park, most easily accessible from the N 179th entrance. 

The two shows are at 1:15pm and 3:30pm. 

Friends will also be nearby under a canopy. 

Come by to make a bookmark, pick up a flyer for our upcoming book sale or just say hello!

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Celebrate Shoreline at Cromwell Park on Saturday August 16, 2025

Photo by Claudia Meadows

Celebrate Shoreline!

The City of Shoreline is celebrating its 30th birthday by hosting their annual Celebrate Shoreline Festival.

Celebrate Shoreline will feature:

• Culture Share Performances
• Beer, Wine & Cider Garden
• Food Trucks
• Live Performances on Two Stages

Family Area including Inflatables, Pony Rides, Petting Zoo, Hands-on Activities, Children’s Theater

Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133

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A fun day at Celebrate Shoreline

Photo by Claudia Meadows

The Celebrate Shoreline Festival was held on Saturday, August 17, 2024, from 12pm - 9pm, at Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline WA 98133.

Musicians on multiple stages and frozen cookie dough for snacks
Photo by Claudia Meadows

Celebrate Shoreline is the City's annual birthday celebration. 

Incorporated in August 1995, this is the City’s signature event celebrating Shoreline’s cityhood.

New friends to meet
Photo by Pat Deagen

The festival had multiple stages with live music and shows, a beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food, toy workshop, hands on activities and more!

Photo by Claudia Meadows

The free, family friendly festival had sunny weather and cheerful crowds. Food trucks were lined up on the perimeter and there were trees for those who preferred shade.

Photo by Pat Deagen

Shoreline Schools, Shoreline Police, Shoreline Fire, City of Shoreline, Shoreline Library, the ACS van all had interesting displays and things to explore.

The inflatable toys are always popular
Photo by Pat Deagen

Besides the giant inflatable slide, there were pony rides and goats to pet.

Photo by Pat Deagen

Who doesn't love a goat? They are very affectionate and like to be petted.

Photo by Claudia Meadows

But for those who preferred to ride, there were ponies! Every kid can be a cowboy.

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Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday August 17, 2024 at Cromwell Park

Relaxing on the grass, having dinner and listening to the music at Celebrate Shoreline 2022
Photo by Wayne Pridemore

Celebrate Shoreline Festival

Saturday, August 17, 2024
12:00pm - 9:00pm
Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N

Celebrate Shoreline is the City's annual birthday party! Incorporated in August 1995, this is the City’s signature event celebrating Shoreline’s cityhood.

The festival has multiple stages with live music and shows, a beer garden, pony rides, children’s theater, food, toy workshop, hands on activities and more!

This is a free family friendly festival. There is a cost for food, beverages and some activities.

Find all the details here 

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Celebrate Shoreline! finishes with a burst of energy

Celebrate Shoreline! Photo by Patricia Hale

By Patricia Hale

The musical group BroHamM, the last band of the evening at the Celebrate Shoreline! event at Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 19, 2023, did an excellent rendition of Brick House, by the Commodores. 

It got everyone on their feet and dancing. including (left to right) Shoreline City Manager Bristol Ellington. Recreation, Cultural and Community Services Director Mary Reidy. and Shoreline City Councilman John Ramsdell.

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Take the kids to see Henny Penny production at Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday

It’s Celebrate Shoreline season!

Friends of the Shoreline Library are sponsoring Last Leaf Productions’ “Henny Penny” in Cromwell Park on Saturday, August 19, 2023. 

Performances at 1:15pm and 3pm. The stage is close to the N 179th Street entrance to the park. The Friends will have a table nearby. Stop by to say hello or bring the kids to the table for a fun activity!

Cromwell Park 18030 Meridian Ave N, Shoreline WA 98133.

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Youth and Teen Development Team at Celebrate Shoreline

Come out and stop by the booth run by the Shoreline Teen Center Staff!

Get information about upcoming events and offerings from the Youth and Teen Development team.

See what's happening in September at the teen center!

Ask us about Hang Time Activity Club, offered at Einstein and Kellogg Middle School!

Learn about S.A.G.E. Club!

Ask about our FREE therapy program!

and MORE!

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