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First full month of summer and it's packed with things going on! Here's a list of one-time events plus ongoing/weekly events. You might also like to check out my Hello Summer and Hot Days posts for even more fun ideas. Or just enjoy an afternoon down at the beach with a friend.
EVENTS:
One-time events, listed chronologically
- West Duwamish Greenbelt Hike / July 2@10AM
- 4th of July Kids Parade / July 4 @10AM
Starts at 44th/Sunset ends up at Hamilton Viewpoint Park for field games. - Family Carnival Night / July 8—7-8:30pm
Free event at Eastridge Church but open to the public. For families with children through 5th grade. - WS Art Walk / July 14
July's theme is the Art of Music. - Summer Fest / July 15-17
Alaska Junction
Multi-day street fair. Music, craft vendors, kids zone, food and more. - Free football camp with WSHS / July 16—9am-2pm
Ages 12 and under. See post on WS Blog for more info. - Alki Art Fair / July 22—24
Street fair along Alki with artists and performers. - Float Dodger 5K / July 23—9:15am
Kids dash and 5K before the parade plus root beer floats. - West Seattle Grand Parade / July 23—11am-1pm
Marching bands, floats and more. - Glass Float Hunt—Starts July 31st (Added 7/11/22)
More info to come.
ONGOING:
Recurring/Weekly/Multiple events. Listed alphabetically.
Recurring/Weekly/Multiple events. Listed alphabetically.
Alki Point Lighthouse Tours
Sundays / 1–3:45PM
3201 Alki Avenue SW
See website for details and age restrictions. Bonus: See my Read and Go post post to pair it with a book.
Family storytime at Delridge P-Patch
5078 25th Ave SW
5078 25th Ave SW
Tuesdays at 6PM (May 17-September 27)
Enjoy a few stories followed by a garden activity.
Free playgroups with SensaPlay Rentals and FIT4MOMEnjoy a few stories followed by a garden activity.
10:30AM at Alki Beach Bath House
SensaPlay Rentals is hosting another month of free weekly playgroups after Fit4MOM West Seattle's Stroller Strides classes. No need to attend SS class first, although your first class is always free. Bring your Little Learners (and their older siblings, too) for BIG FUN!
SensaPlay Rentals is hosting another month of free weekly playgroups after Fit4MOM West Seattle's Stroller Strides classes. No need to attend SS class first, although your first class is always free. Bring your Little Learners (and their older siblings, too) for BIG FUN!
July dates:
- Wednesday, July 6—Lemonade Play
- Friday, July 15—Bubbles
- Tuesday, July 19—Ocean Playdough
- Wednesday, July 27—Mama Strong Photos
Green Stage's Shakespeare in the Park Summer Series
Variety of free performances in different parks all around WS, including their shorter Backyard Bard series. See their website for dates or this post on the WS Blog which has a rundown of all the local shows, dates and locations. First one is Friday, July 8.
Variety of free performances in different parks all around WS, including their shorter Backyard Bard series. See their website for dates or this post on the WS Blog which has a rundown of all the local shows, dates and locations. First one is Friday, July 8.
Fun way to discover what's under the sea all summer. These are the dates when beach naturalist will be at both Lincoln Park and Constellation/Charles Richey Viewpoint (South Alki). You can read my post for more details too.
July dates:
- Wednesday, July 13—9:30am−1pm (-3.99 at 11:06am)
- Thursday, July 14—10am−2pm (-4.04 at 11:55am)
- Friday, July 15—10:45am−2:15pm (-3.63 at 12:44pm)
- Saturday, July 16—Noon−3pm (-2.77 at 1:32pm)
- Sunday, July 17—1:15−3:15pm (-1.48 at 2:20pm)
Rec' N The Streets (Updated 7/28/22)
Free events happening weekly at local parks all over the city this summer. FB page looks to have the most up-to-date info but a schedule is posted here too. Snapshot of this week's schedule of events at parks in WS.
Southgate Roller Rink (Added 7/28/22)
Summer Skate Class & Session on Wednesdays (7/6-8/17)
Class: 1-2 pm / $17 (includes lesson, skate rental and session following the class)
Skate: 2-4 pm $12 (free skate rental)
SPL summer reading program—Started June 21stSouthgate Roller Rink (Added 7/28/22)
Summer Skate Class & Session on Wednesdays (7/6-8/17)
Class: 1-2 pm / $17 (includes lesson, skate rental and session following the class)
Skate: 2-4 pm $12 (free skate rental)
SUP Community Night with Alki Kayak Tours
Come paddle with AKT on Mondays during the summer from 6-8PM. Rentals are $25 or you can bring your own.
Wading pools / Spray park / Pools
All are now open! See my Splishing and Splashing post for locations and times.
West Seattle Outdoor Movies (Updated 7/28/22)
Two happening in July then three more in August. See this story in the WS Blog for more details.
- Saturday, July 23—"The Goonies" / 7:30-11pm@Camp Long
- Saturday, July 30—"The Never-Ending Story" / 7:30-11pm@Hotwire Coffee House Parking Lot
