Showing posts with label events. Show all posts
Showing posts with label events. Show all posts

Paws in the Park! October 19, 2024

Saturday, September 21, 2024

Save the date for, Paws in the Park! October 19, 2024, 1:00pm to 5:00pm, at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

It’s going to be a pawty for paws and the family! Invite neighbors and friends to celebrate our LFP Community. 

There will be a beer garden, community partner booths, food trucks, pop-up off leash dog park, and FREE fun for the whole family!
 
This year we have a special performance by LFP legend and ShoreLake Arts 2023 Battle of the Bands reigning champs, King Youngblood.

Paws and Costumes encouraged but not necessary.


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Boats Afloat continues this weekend at South Lake Union September 14-15, 2024

Saturday, September 14, 2024

Boats Afloat Show at South Lake Union

The 2024 Fall Boats Afloat Show continues at Seattle’s South Lake Union September 14-15, 2024.

The Northwest’s largest on-the-water boating showcase, the 2024 Fall Boats Afloat Show docks at Seattle’s South Lake Union spotlighting more than 125 impressive motor yachts, a variety of sailboat offerings, high-end cruisers ideal for Northwest waters, high-performance craft, fishing models and much more. 

Presented by the Northwest Yacht Brokers Association (NYBA) since 1978, this boating tradition offers opportunities to learn, dream and explore the latest boating lifestyle and technology trends.

The show features marine services and the Dockside Marketplace offering high-quality boating-inspired goods, clothing and art; informational seminars; family-friendly activities (the show is free for children 12 and under); a raffle supporting Salmon For Soldiers; casual dining and beverage options and live music performances by top local talent each day of the show.

Show hours and tickets
  • Saturday (September 14), 10am to 6pm.
  • Sunday (September 15), 10am to 5pm. 

Admission is $22 for adults 18 and over, $5 for teens ages 13-17, and is free for children 12 and under. Tickets can also be purchased through the show’s website boatsafloatshow.com

For more information visit www.boatsafloatshow.com. The 2024 Fall Boats Afloat Show is located at Lake Union Piers on the shores of South Lake Union at 901 Fairview Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109.


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BrickCon 2024 Lego convention this weekend in Bellevue

Tuesday, September 3, 2024

Lego creation courtesy BrickCon

The 23rd annual BrickCon LEGO® convention is Saturday, Sept. 7 and Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024 at the Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue. 

This year, nearly 700 convention attendees from all over the world will show off hundreds of LEGO® models. Anyone who is a LEGO® enthusiast is invited to visit the public exhibition to see the amazing creations built by convention attendees. 

Both days feature several public viewing sessions, and tickets can be purchased at www.brickcon.org. Last year’s convention sold out in the days leading up to the event.

BrickCon is the longest running LEGO® fan convention in the world. Unlike other traveling shows, the convention is a local event organized and operated completely by volunteers. 

Ticket sales from the convention support The BrickCon Foundation, a nonprofit dedicated to inspire children to engage with science, technology, engineering, art and math through the use of LEGO® bricks.

"Just as the convention attendees build amazing models with bricks, they also help build our community through encouraging STEAM skills in children," said Steve Walker, executive director of BrickCon. "We encourage everyone to bring their friends and family to the Meydenbauer. There are some amazing models to see this year.”

Come Visit Us at the Meydenbauer Center 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004


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A fun day at Celebrate Shoreline

Sunday, August 18, 2024

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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Seattle Tattoo Expo August 16-18, 2024

Tuesday, August 13, 2024


Seattle Tattoo Expo August 16-18, 2024
Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Live tattooing, contests, DJs, burlesque, and more

Get inked, see the beautiful artwork of over 250 artists, and take in all that is Seattle tattoo culture and history at Seattle Tattoo Expo. 

Hosted by Seattle’s internationally recognized shop Hidden Hand Tattoo, the Expo offers access to the leading artists in tattooing both locally and from around the world. 

Vendors, displays, entertainment at the Seattle Tattoo Expo
Photo courtesy Seattle Tattoo

Whether you are searching for an artist or looking to get tattooed, the Seattle Tattoo Expo offers enthusiasts a gathering place to share their love for this enduring art form.

WHEN:

August 16-18, 2024
  • Friday – 2:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Saturday – 12:00 p.m. – 10:00 p.m.
  • Sunday – 12:00 p.m. – 8:00 p.m.
Complete schedule and tickets here


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Celebrate Shoreline on Saturday August 17, 2024 at Cromwell Park

Friday, August 9, 2024

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.



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Plan ahead for a busy weekend filled with Seattle-area events, construction and maintenance

Saturday, July 20, 2024


This busy summer weekend will be C-O-N-G-E-S-T-E-D for the Seattle area, with the Bite of Seattle, Capitol Hill Block Party, NHRA Northwest Nationals, Chinatown Seafair Parade and Vashon Island Strawberry Festival

There are lots of other events and construction to be aware of, so please give yourself plenty of time to get around. Consider transit, carpooling, Ferries or Amtrak Cascades. 

Oh, and don’t forget the sunscreen, water and sunglasses.

--WSDOT  


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Tour de Terrace July 19-20-21, 2024 - parade, rides, music

Sunday, July 14, 2024


Tour de Terrace is a Seafair sanctioned summer festival for Mountlake Terrace & neighboring communities, attracting tens of thousands of visitors to Mountlake Terrace each July.

Presented by a small group of dedicated volunteers, this festival was created in 1993 to generate community spirit and pride. We invite families, businesses, and visitors to celebrate in this family-oriented, fun-filled festival.

The Tour de Terrace festival is located at the Evergreen Playfield Complex at 22205 56th Avenue W. The parade route runs along 56th Avenue W beginning at the staging area at 234th Street SW and concludes at the park. Parade Friday night.

Hours:
  • Friday: 2pm – 11pm
    • Parade 6:45pm -  
  • Saturday: noon – 11pm 
    • Pancake breakfast 8am - 12pm $10 adult
    • Car show 9am - 3pm
  • Sunday: noon – 6pm
    • Pancake breakfast 8am - 12pm $10 adult
Beer garden, live music, craft booths, food booths, rides and midway games,

No fireworks show this year.


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Save the Date: 2024 Jazz Walk August 13, 2024

Monday, July 1, 2024

 
The 16th Annual North City Jazz Walk will be held on Tuesday August 13, 2024 in Shoreline's North City Business District.


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Strawberry Festival returns June 8, 2024

Saturday, June 1, 2024

2023 Strawberry Festival
The 2024 Strawberry Festival will be held on Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 12 to 5pm at Richmond Beach Community Park. Last year’s festival was a huge success, and we are thrilled to bring back this beloved annual tradition to Richmond Beach.

Enjoy live bands, food trucks, kids' activities, a library book sale, and much more. The Shorewood High School drumline and children’s parade will kick off the festival again and of course, strawberry shortcake will be for sale throughout the day.

The Strawberry Festival is a great way to meet neighbors, have fun with your family, and connect with local businesses. We hope to see you there!

Volunteer Opportunities

We need your help making this event a success! If interested in volunteering, sign up here, or contact us at strawberryfestival@richmondbeachwa.org.


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53rd Annual Folklife Festival Saturday - Monday at Seattle Center

Saturday, May 25, 2024

Folklife 2024 Cultural Focus is Meraki.

Meraki marks the 3rd chapter of our 5-year Cultural Focus storyline. Meraki derives from the Greek language and means doing something with passion, soul, and love. In 2022, our first in-person festival out of the pandemic, Metamorphosis asked that we accept and welcome change and transformation as a natural part of our everyday folk lives. 

In 2023, Lagom compelled us to accept change as part of a journey towards finding a new balance within ourselves, our communities, and our larger ecosystem. 

From that place of balance, Meraki urges us to seek that which gives us joy, so that whatever we put our minds to can be approached and accomplished with a sense of pride, soulfulness, and discipline. 


Hours
  • Saturday 11AM - 10PM
  • Sunday 11AM - 10PM
  • Monday 11AM - 9PM

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Memorial Day Weekend is challenging for travel but rich in events

The WSDOT Paint Map shows major events, construction, and other happenings around the region.

We've got holiday weekend travel ahead with sporting events, concerts and festivals happening across Washington and the Puget Sound region. Plan ahead, be patient, pack snacks and give yourself some extra time to get where you're going.

And while most construction projects will be paused for the holiday weekend, we have several long-term work zones you’ll need to be ready for, so please slow down and use caution.

If you plan to be on Interstate 5, I-90, US 2 this weekend, expect congestion and more traffic than usual. State ferries also will be busier than normal. You can check our rider alerts to get the latest details.

Lastly, our real-time travel map is a great resource to see what traffic looks like before you leave home.


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An outdoor summer forest celebration at the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Miyawaki Forest June 29, 2024

Sunday, May 19, 2024

Celebrate the Forest

An outdoor summer forest celebration at the Shoreline Historical Museum’s Miyawaki Forest

Saturday, June 29, 2024, 5 - 8pm

The Shoreline Historical Museum is celebrating the first summer of the Miyawaki Urban Forest, with its 1200 plants representing 43 species planted by community members in December 2023.

The program starts at 6pm with an introduction, followed by Seattle Kokon Taiko (Japanese percussion instruments) and JHP Legacy (Ghanian percussion instruments). 

See what’s growing as the vibration of the drums stirs the Forest. Bring a blanket and picnic or purchase food at the event, enjoy activities and information booths for all ages and tour the Miyawaki Forest with the new bilingual English-Lushootseed clay signs. (see previous article)

Shoreline Historical Museum 18501 Linden Ave N, Shoreline, WA 98133. There will be parking and buses run on Aurora Avenue North regularly – check the Metro Trip Planner. The E Line is the main bus route on Aurora. The 348 is the main bus line on 185th.

For more information click ­here.


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Kenmore special events calendar June to December

Thursday, May 9, 2024

Full schedule below and event details here: Special Events webpage. 

June:
1 - Raising of the Pride Flag 
5 - Kenmore Farmers Market
12 - Kenmore Farmers Market
19 - Kenmore Farmers Market & Juneteenth Celebration 
26 - Kenmore Farmers Market

July:
3- Kenmore Farmers Market
4 - 4th of July Fireworks 
10 - Kenmore Farmers Market
11 - Summer Concert Series
17 - Kenmore Farmers Market & Movies @ Town Square
18 - Summer Concert Series
24 - Kenmore Farmers Market 
25 - Summer Concert Series
31 - Kenmore Farmers Market

August:
1 - Summer Concert Series
7 - Kenmore Farmers Market & National Night Out
10 - Play Day @ Rhododendron Park
14 - Kenmore Farmers Market & Movies @ Town Square
21 - Kenmore Farmers Market
28 - Kenmore Farmers Market

September:
21 - Fly Away 5K with the Bothell Kenmore Chamber

October:
19 - Jack Crawford Day

December:
1 - 31 Winter Porch Light Parade 
7 - Holiday Event


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PNW Fleadh: An Irish Festival in the Northwest - Sunday March 24, 2024 in Everett

Wednesday, March 13, 2024


THE BEST OF IRISH CULTURE IN THE PACIFIC NORTHWEST

PNW Fleadh: An Irish Festival in the Northwest

Sunday, March 24, 2024 5:00 - 9:00 PM


On a Sunday evening, join the newly founded Irish & Celtic Society of Snohomish County in the final celebration of the St. Patrick’s Day season - the PNW Fleadh. 

‘Fleadh’ (pronounced fl-aw)is an Irish word for festival, and this Irish festival will feature Irish musicians, dancers, chefs, and athletes across the Puget Sound. 

Audience members will be entranced with the rhythms, tastes, and talents while celebrating the best of Irish culture.

“While we highlight Irish dancing and culture throughout the year, St. Patrick’s Day presents an opportunity to share the vibrant culture of Ireland with all in our community. 
"The PNW Fleadh is a rare opportunity to see so many talented Irish performers in one place, and my dancers are honored to be a part of this evening’s entertainment,” commented Lauren Carroll-Bolger of the Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance. 
The Carroll-Henderson Irish dancers are among the many performers of the evening.

March features many Irish celebrations throughout Seattle, but there are limited performances for audiences in North Seattle. 

The Irish & Celtic Society of North Snohomish County is changing that with the PNW Fleadh and other upcoming performances. The PNW Fleadh is the ultimate end-celebration of the month and offers an opportunity for audiences not wanting to make the trek into the city.

In addition to many performances, guests are offered dinner by Shawn O’Donnells and can take part in an Irish bake-off and tea tasting competition. 

For the bake-off, inspired Irish bakers can create their best soda and/or brown bread and submit their loaves for judgment by an esteemed panel of Irish bread enthusiasts. 

Guests can also partake in a blind Irish tea tasting competition and see if they can identify the difference between Barrys or Lyons Irish tea.

Full Festival Line-Up:
  • Carroll-Henderson School of Irish Dance
  • Grafton Street Irish Dance Academy
  • Seattle Irish Dance Company
  • Seattle Gaels - Irish Athletes
  • Stout Pounders - Irish Musicians
  • Shawn O’Donnell’s dinner
Full Bar for 21+ offered by the Sons of Norway

Tickets: Buy early and save 
  • $15 for adults, 
  • $10 for children under the age of 13 
  • $20 at the door (limited quantities available)
Location: Sons of Norway, 2725 Oakes Ave, Everett WA


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Lake Forest Park Green Fair scheduled for March 30

Saturday, March 2, 2024

Save the Date – the LFP Green Fair is Back…on March 30!

All are welcome and invited to attend this free event! Local organizations and businesses will be there to answer your questions regarding composting, recycling, reducing waste, natural yard care, water conservation, environmentally safe products, and more!

The fair is hosted at Third Place Commons (top floor) from 10:00am to 2:00pm March 30, 2024. 

Bring your friends, neighbors, and family and come on down for some fun, learn something new, and take home some giveaways!


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2024 ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival today at Spartan Recreation Center noon to 3:30pm

Saturday, February 24, 2024

2024 ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival 
This Saturday February 24, 2024

Celebrate Lunar New Year with the community!

Join ShoreLake Arts at the Spartan Recreation Center from noon to 3:30 pm on Saturday, February 24th for Dragon and Lion Dances, a Kung Fu demonstration, and other entertainment. Create paper lanterns, enjoy crafts, shop local marketplace vendors, and grab a bite from our food trucks.

Shoreline and Lake Forest Park are vibrant cities, rich in cultural diversity. This event aims to bring people together in honor and recognition of our North King County Asian communities. Stop by to learn about and to celebrate traditional and contemporary Asian culture, food, art, and music.

Free to attend and all ages welcome. Donations are greatly appreciated so we can continue to provide cultural events in our community. ShoreLake Arts is celebrating 35 years of making arts accessible to everyone.

Saturday, February 24, 2024 - 12:00 - 3:30 pm
Spartan Recreation Center 202 NE 185th St, Shoreline, WA 98155
enter from NE 185th - Spartan is between the Shoreline Center and Shoreline Stadium

Celebrate the Lunar New Year by creating your own homemade paper lantern dragon!

ShoreLake Arts and the City of Shoreline teamed up with artist Hua Zhang to create this year’s at-home paper lantern kit. The lanterns look amazing, are fun to make, and are a great way to learn about a long-standing Lunar New Year tradition. With the easy to follow instructions you can make as many as you want. String them up, post them on Instagram, and tag @ShoreLakeArts and @ShorelineWaGo!

Discover more about the ShoreLake Arts Lantern Festival!

ShoreLake Arts is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization whose mission is to cultivate creativity and inspire our community through the arts. Established in 1989.


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2024 Seattle Home & Garden Show, February 22-25 at Seattle’s Lumen Field Event Center

Thursday, February 22, 2024


2024 Seattle Home & Garden Show, February 22-25, 2024 at Seattle’s Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle, WA 98134

The Seattle Home & Garden Show returns to Lumen Field Event Center February 22-25 featuring hundreds of exhibitors and experts sharing fresh ideas for home décor, design and remodeling, landscaping trends and more.

The four-day show is the Northwest’s largest combined home and garden consumer event showcasing a distinctive landscaped model home, free seminars by national and regional speakers, including celebrity antiques appraiser Dr. Lori and gardening guru Ciscoe Morris; the new “Shop & Adopt Dog Corral” with products and services for canine lovers, including on-the-spot dog adoption through Project Freedom Ride; the popular “Yard-to-Table” exhibit spotlighting products and how-to education for urban farming and hobby gardening, a major display of video games to explore and play for the entire family, and much more.

The new Shoreline Tool Library wil have a booth there.

The Seattle Home & Garden Show runs Thursday, February 22 through Sunday, February 25; Hours are 10am to 6pm daily at Seattle’s Lumen Field Event Center. Ticket prices are adults, $15; seniors (60+), $10; military ($9), and juniors (ages 7-15), $3. Children under 7 are admitted free.

Purchase tickets in advance at SeattleHomeShow.com and receive $5 for nearby designated parking areas. And with Too Much to See – Come Back for Free™, the show invites attendees to return for a second day with free admission by simply registering while at the show (I.D. required).

For more information visit SeattleHomeShow.com


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Final weekend of the Flower & Garden Festival

Saturday, February 17, 2024

 
A sampling of the gardens. Photos by Lee Lageschulte

It's the final weekend of the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival!
The show runs through Sunday, February 18 at the Seattle Convention Center. 

There are 20 gardens this year. The event has come back with a flourish after the COVID years.


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You know Spring is almost here when ….. the Flower & Garden Show arrives

Wednesday, February 14, 2024

You know Spring is almost here when …..

By Bruce Bennett
Photos by Steven H. Robinson

Well, ….. when the country’s best garden show again rises from the concrete floors of the Seattle Convention Center Summit (900 Pine Street) beginning Wednesday, February 14, and running through Sunday, February 18, 2024.

February 14-18, 2024
  • Wednesday - Saturday: 9am - 8pm
  • Sunday:  9am - 6pm
Half a dozen varieties of fern
Whether you are a horticulturalist, a home gardener or an apartment dweller with a couple of containers on your deck, the Northwest Flower & Garden Festival will provide you with information and ideas about all aspects of ornamental and edible gardening.

The sheer size and diversity of the show can take your breath away. It not only offers an opportunity to experience the beauty and diversity of the natural and cultured worlds in a spectacular setting, the show is also designed to teach gardeners how to develop their ideas and turn them into practical landscapes.


Some 120 seminars, held in three lecture halls, allow you to listen to local, national and international experts in the horticultural world discuss design and growing issues from civilizing the back five acres of your land to developing an indoor herb garden. 

Also, look for talks dealing with climate issues, pollinator gardens, drought-resistant design and plants, etc. These programs blend excellent visual images showcasing cutting-edge advice as well as practical demonstrations of tools and pruning, creating garden art, tips for successful gardening and planting, and floral arranging from the garden — there’s something for everyone. See one seminar or see dozens! 


They’re all included in the cost of a ticket. Drop in every day and discover something new. Check out the seminars being presented over five days 

After all those seminars, see much of the advice used in the various display gardens. This year will have twenty gardens, covering some three acres of floor space. 


Each garden was developed with a different theme ranging from very wild and woodsy to life around a manicured backyard lawn (as well as lawns that are drought-tolerant where nary a blade of grass can be found). Think of the water savings on your utility bills! 

Reimagined uses for repurposed trees
Some of the noted trends in the display gardens include many reimagined uses for repurposed trees, a reuse of metal I-beams and cortan (weathered) steel and slow moving water features (versus traditional stream and fountains).

Slow-moving stream

With these types of events, you can’t forget the marketplaces and Seattle has the largest Marketplace in the country! With over fifty nurseries, garden centers and growers, this year’s plant market will be the largest one ever and will offer more trees, shrubs and perennials than ever before. 


Whether you are looking for indoor plants or outdoors, you’ll find something to tickle your fantasy and provide a color spot for you. After all, there will be thousands of and thousands of plants from which to choose. 

New and unusual plant offerings

Save some time to look at new plant offerings. If you have questions concerning growing conditions, plant sizes, etc., not only are the growers’ representatives able to answer many questions, Washington State University will be staffing a double-sized booth filled with Master Gardeners to discuss immediate-need questions as well as general horticultural education.


Then, you can expect to traverse the marketplace aisles to view another 300 gardening-related vendors, including diverse items such as jewelry, art, tools, seed/bulbs/tubers, equipment and the ever-present and much loved ‘tchotchke.’ If you can’t find the right gardening item, it probably doesn’t exist.

Plants, windows, and a round fountain

Whether gardener or not, most find the Flower Show to be quite the stimulating experience, with fragrant and colorful blooms in every direction. Walk through the main entrances to the show and you're bound to pull out your iPhone or camera to record the colors and designs that appeal to you. 


Take home a new plant, learn about rain gardens, or chat with experts on how to grow the perfect orchid. 

Whether you’re a seasoned gardener or just starting to dig in the dirt, there’s something for everyone at the 2024 NW Flower and Garden Show. Make the commitment to make the time to look and listen. 

ADMISSION

Two Day Pass (valid any two days of the show, one per person): $40
Adult:  $27
Student (ages 13-23 or with valid student ID): $13
Children (ages 12 & under): FREE
Five Day Pass (valid every day of the show, one per person): $80
Half Day Pass (entry after 3pm on Wed. - Sat. and 2pm on Sun.): $14
Group (minimum purchase quantity of 20): $18 each


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