EVENTS
One-time events, listed chronologically.
- Duwamish River Festival / August 6th—12-5pm
Duwamish River People's Park & Shoreline Habitat / 8700 Dallas Ave South
Annual event just outside WS celebrating the river and community. - Rock Climbing at Camp Long / August 9 and 16
5200 35th Ave SW
Signups start at 4:30 pm, two sessions (5-6pm and 6:30-7:30pm). Free, first come/first serve with a limit of 10 slots/session. Save the date for Mountain Fest on September 10th. - WS Art Walk / August 11th
Alaska Junction - West Duwamish Greenbelt hike / August 13—10am-12pm
The Heron's Nest, 4818 Puget Way SW
Reschedule nature hike exploring tribal uses of native plants. Starts at the Heron's Nest. - Nature Activities@Roxhill Park (Added 8/16/22)
2850 SW Roxbury Street - Water and Salmon Oh My! / August 17—12:30 -2:30pm
- Fun with Water / August 18—12:30 -2:30pm
- The Spiders Among US / August 24—12:30 -2:30pm
- The Heron’s Nest Monthly Market / August 20—10am-6pm
The Heron's Nest, 4818 Puget Way SW
Monthly event featuring local vendors of arts, crafts, food and more. This month's theme is "Of Air & Wind". - Seattle Folklorico Festival / August 27th—11am-4pm
Westcrest Park, 9000 8th Ave SW - All-ages Pickleball Clinic / August 27—1-3pm (Added 8/16/22)High Point Community Center, 6920 34th Avenue SW
To learn more about this awesome sport check out my post from last year about it.
ONGOING
Recurring/Weekly/Multiple events. Listed alphabetically.
Recurring/Weekly/Multiple events. Listed alphabetically.
Alki Point Lighthouse Tours
3201 Alki Avenue SW
Sundays / 1–3:45PM
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.
Enjoy a few stories followed by a garden activity.
6400 Sylvan Way SW (Amphitheater behind Neighborhood House)
Tuesdays 11am – Noon.
- Tuesday, August 8—Monsters
- Tuesday, August 30—School
10:30AM at Alki Beach Bath House
Sensa Play 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!
Sensa Play 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!
- Friday, August 5—Dino Dig
- Thursday, August 11—Face Painting
- Wednesday, August 17—Obstacle Course
- Tuesday, August 23—Sandcastles
- Wednesday, August 31—Chalk Art
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.
- Thursday, 8/11 9:30am−12:30pm (-3.15 at 10:53am)
- Friday, 8/12 10:15am−1:15pm (-2.95 at 11:41am)
- Saturday, 8/13 11am−1:30pm (-2.28 at 12:28pm)
Free events happening weekly at local parks in West Seattle and all over the city this summer. FB page looks to have the most up-to-date info but a schedule is posted here too.
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 21st
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 open! See my Splishing and Splashing post for locations and times.
- Saturday, August 6 —“Encanto” / 7:30-11pm, movie starts at sundown
- Saturday, August 13 —“Coco” / 7:30-11pm, movie starts at sundown
- Saturday, August 20 — “Back to the Future” / 7:30-11pm, movie starts at sundown
CAMPS/CLASSES
Updated list from July's activity post.
- Biking with Pedalheads
Camps for ages 2 and up at South Seattle College. Full day and half day. - Parkour@Lincoln Park
Ages 7-13. A few week long camps in the afternoon (1:30-4:30PM). All currently waitlisted but there’s an option to do private camps. Other locations have availability. - Skate Like a Girl summer camps
Camps at Delridge are currently all waitlisted but ones at Jefferson, which is close-ish, still have space. - RecTennis Summer Camp@Solstice Park
Ages 6-14. Multiple sessions between June 10 and September 2. Monday-Friday, 8am-12pm. - GreenStage—Shakespeare Summer Camps
Ages 5-16. June 27-Aug 19. Delridge Community Center and High Point Commons. - Summer of Safety for tween/teens
Ages 11-15. Drop-in program at the Delridge Community Center. July 5-Aug 26, Monday-Friday 12-5pm. - Free Youth Soccer Camp
Ages 7-13. August 8-12 at Delridge Playfield. Monday – Friday 1pm-4pm. Course #51005 - Twelfth Night Productions Acting Class for Youth
Ages 13-18. Two week drama camp at Youngstown (Aug 1-12).
DAY TRIP IDEAS
Up for an off-island adventure? Try one of these!
Up for an off-island adventure? Try one of these!
- Hidden-ish gems of Vashon
- Day trip to Des Moines
- Water Fun—See my Splishing and Splashing post which includes some off-island options too.
- Watching for whales
