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Family Fun

Discover a world of exciting local activities perfect for all ages. Whether you're seeking to connect with your community or simply looking for ways to spend quality time together, there's something for everyone to enjoy. Click below to explore local family-friendly outings!

Waterfront parks

Fun places to cool off along Kirkland and Seattle shores!

Marina Park

Marina Park

Marina Park is in Downtown Kirkland and close to many restaurants and shops. It features a sandy beach, boat launch, public art, and a beautiful open-air pavilion. Marina Park is home to many of Kirkland's special events, as well as summer concerts and magnificent views of Lake Washington and Seattle.

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O. O. Denny Park

O.O. Denny Park is a 47-acre city park in Kirkland. It has approximately 0.25 miles of Lake Washington shoreline, with great amenities such as BBQ grills, covered picnic structures near the shore, and hiking trails surrounding Denny Creek. 

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juanita beach park

Juanita Beach Park has 1000 feet of shoreline on Lake Washington with a rich history and has been a popular summer destination since the early 1900s. This park features a sandy beach, volleyball and tennis courts, ball fields, fishing, and a playground.

Waverly Beach Park

Waverly Beach Park

Waverly Beach Park is located on Lake Washington with lovely views of Mt. Rainier. Waverly features a playground, restrooms, picnic areas, and a swimming area with a fully enclosed "U" shaped sunbathing dock. 

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Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park

Doris Cooper Houghton Beach Park is a waterfront community park featuring a playground, picnic areas, sand volleyball court, and seasonal swimming area. Restrooms are open seasonally from March through October. There is a small parking lot with 25 spaces including accessible parking.

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Marsh Park

Marsh Park is a 4-acre waterfront park in Kirkland with a large grass lawn, dock, picnic tables, restrooms, and a small parking lot. It is located in the Lakeview neighborhood and features views of the Seattle Skyline.

Myrtle Edwards park

Myrtle Edwards park

Myrtle Edwards Park in Seattle is a 4.8-acre public park along the Elliott Bay waterfront north of Belltown. This gorgeous park has fantastic views of the Olympics Mountains, Mount Rainier, and Puget Sound with easy access from downtown. 

Lake Union Park, Seattle, WA

Lake Union Park

Lake Union Park is a 12-acre park located at the south end of Lake Union in Seattle in the South Lake Union neighborhood.  The park provides access to green space and water and celebrates the cultural, maritime, and industrial heritage of the city and region. 

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Pier 62

Pier 62 is one acre of flexible public space featuring programming year-round with cultural, recreational, and educational programs that celebrate all communities and cultures. This historic wooden pier offers mountain and city skyline views with a tranquil atmosphere.
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matthews beach park

Matthews Beach Park is a 22-acre park in the Matthews Beach neighborhood of Seattle. Although a popular swimming beach in the summer, it is also open during the winter months. 

SEATTLE SUMMER HIKES

Escape the hustle and bustle, and opt outside to make the most of the sunny days ahead. Your next adventure awaits!

Enjoy a multitude of great hikes from serene walks to challenging climbs in the Cascades, just a 30-40 minute drive along I-90.

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MOUNT SI

8.0 miles, roundtrip
3,150 feet elevation gain
pass required

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Moderate

LITTLE SI

3.7 miles, roundtrip
1,300 feet elevation gain
pass required

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Moderate

RATTLESNAKE RIDGE

4.0 miles, roundtrip
2,078 feet elevation gain

Plan Your Visit
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Beginner

COUGAR MOUNTAIN

8.0 miles, roundtrip
3,150 feet elevation gain

Plan Your Visit
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BRIDLE TRAILS STATE PARK

3.5 miles, roundtrip
450 feet elevation gain

Plan Your Visit
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Moderate

TOLT-MACDONALD PARK

12.0 miles, roundtrip
400 feet elevation gain

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Easy

Discovery Park Loop Trail

2.8 miles, roundtrip
140 feet elevation gain

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Burke-Gilman Trail

20.0 miles, one-way
463 feet elevation gain

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Marymoor Park

Summer Concerts

JULY 31 | 6:00PM
SLIGHTLY STOOPID: ROAD TRIPPIN' SUMMER TOUR 2026
with The Elovaters, DENM

AUGUST 11 | 6:00PM
ZZ TOP
with Cheap Trick

AUGUST 19 | 5:30PM
TROMBONE SHORTY & ORLEANS AVENUE
with St. Paul and the Broken Bones, Tre Burt

AUGUST 21 | 6:30PM
NEEDTOBREATHE: THE LONG SURRENDER TOUR
with Drew & Ellie Holcomb

AUGUST 22 | 6:00PM
ALISON KRAUSS & UNION STATION
with Jerry Douglas

AUGUST 30 | 6:30PM
THE BEACH BOYS

SEPTEMBER 11 | 6:00PM
SQUEEZE: TRIED, TESTED AND TRIXIES
with Adam Ant, Haircut 100

Summer Concert

Chateau Ste. Michelle

Summer Concerts

AUGUST 2 | 7:00PM
THE AUSTRALIAN PINK FLOYD SHOW

AUGUST 3 | 7:00PM
LINDSEY STIRLING: DUALITY UNTAMED TOUR
with PVRIS

AUGUST 4 & 5 | 6:00PM
TEDESCHI TRUCKS BAND: FUTURE SOUL 2026 TOUR
with Lukas Nelson

AUGUST 7 | 6:00PM
DARK STAR ORCHESTRA

AUGUST 8 & 9 | 7:00PM
SARAH MCLACHLAN: BETTER BROKEN TOUR
with Allison Russell

AUGUST 18 | 6:30PM
O.A.R. THREE DECADES TOUR
with Gavin DeGraw

AUGUST 21 | 7:00PM
GIPSY KINGS
with Nicolas Reyes

SEPTEMBER 2 | 7:00PM
TORI AMOS: IN TIMES OF DRAGONS TOUR
with Bartees Strange

SEPTEMBER 18 | 7:00PM
BECK: RIDE LONESOME TOUR

SEPTEMBER 27 | 7:00PM
HERMANOS GUTIÉRREZ

LOCAL FARMER'S MARKETS

Local Farmer's Markets are opening their stands for summer...with some modifications. These markets are critical to keeping our local farmers in business and support local food systems—as well as providing access points to fresh, healthy foods.

Click the links below to review the safety rules before visiting the market.

Bellevue Walk-Through Market

OPEN MAY 21ST
THROUGH OCT 1ST

Thursdays, 3-7pm

1717 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue
bellevuefarmersmarket.org

West Seattle Farmers Market

OPEN YEAR ROUND
Sundays, 10am-2pm

California Ave SW & SW Alaska, Seattle
seattlefarmersmarkets.org

Pike Place Farmers Market

OPEN JUN 24TH
THROUGH SEPTEMBER 9TH

Wednesdays, 3-7pm

Stewart Street & Pike Place, Seattle
pikeplacemarket.org

Redmond Saturday Market

OPEN MAY 2ND
THROUGH OCT 31ST
Saturdays, 9am-2pm

Overlake Church, Redmond
redmondsaturdaymarket.org

U-District Farmers Market

OPEN YEAR ROUND
Saturdays, 9am-2pm

The "Ave" between 50th & 52nd, Seattle
seattlefarmersmarkets.org

Kirkland Wednesday Market

OPEN JUN 3RD
THROUGH SEPT 30TH
Wednesdays, 3-7pm

Marina Park, Kirkland
kirklandmarket.org

Ballard Farmers Market

OPEN YEAR ROUND
Sundays, 9am-2pm

22nd Ave NW & NW Market St, Seattle
sfmamarkets.com

Central District Farmers Market (Formerly Madrona)

OPEN MAY 15TH
THROUGH OCT 30TH
Fridays, 3-7pm

Madrona Grocery Outlet, Seattle
sfmamarkets.com

Juanita Friday Market

OPEN JUN THROUGH SEPT
(EXCEPT JUN 19TH & JULY 3RD)
Fridays, 3-7pm

Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland
kirklandwa.gov

Issaquah Farmers Market

OPEN MAY 2ND
THROUGH SEPT 26TH 

Saturdays, 9am-2pm

1730 10th Ave NW, Issaquah
issaquahwa.gov

Mercer Island Farmers Market

OPEN MAY 31ST
THROUGH OCT 11TH

Sundays, 10am-2pm

7700 SE 32nd St, Mercer Island
mifarmersmarket.org

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