Always the last weekend in July, Jazz in the Valley brings the summer fun to Ellensburg,Washington. Historic Downtown Ellensburg is filled with crowds who return year after year to listen to top-notch music in the venues. The 3 day festival is full of music for all tastes, jazz, blues, reggae, Latin rhythms, soul, Dixieland, and rock ‘n roll. $60 Pre-sale tickets are on sale now. In addition, due to the generosity of sponsor, Kittitas Valley Healthcare, the Sunday show featuring Total Experience Gospel Choir and Darren Motamedy will be free.

Date: July 28, 2018
Time: 12:00 PM - 6:00 PM

Location: Seattle Center

See the Alaska Airlines Seafair Torchlight Parade floats and entries up close and personal at the Torchlight Parade Fanfest. Watch the floats be assembled and get ready to take part in the 69th annual Torchlight Parade!Bring your family for free entertainment on stage all day, visit exhibit booths with giveaways and participate in the Seafair Treasure Hunt at Seattle Center.Admission is free to the public, but be sure to reserve your seats for the Alaska Airlines Torchlight Parade!

Since 1983, the Goodguys Rod & Custom Association has produced America’s biggest and best hot rod & custom car events. With 20 events held coast to coast and border to border, our festivals are unparalleled in size and scope. Thousands of 1900-1987 cars and trucks on display, giant vendor midways, swap meets, drag races, AutoCross racing, burnout contests and celebrity appearances are just some of the highlights of a Goodguys show. Our events are family friendly and provide an entire weekend of fast fun. The Goodguys membership base is 70,000 strong with members as far away as Eastern Europe. Come join us and experience our signature brand of automotive fun! Find us on Instagram and Twitter too!

Celebrating 72 years!

July 27, 28, & 29, 2018Bellevue Square & Bellevue Arts Museum
FREE!

Bellevue Arts Museum hosts the largest, award-winning arts & crafts festival in the Northwest. We are committed to handmade excellence and supporting national designers, artists, and craftspeople. Shop from over 300 inspiring artists showcasing unique, handmade craft and art. This marketplace represents modern, traditional, and emerging work.

In addition to this unique shopping experience, BAM ARTSfair offers FREE programming including: BAM Exhibitions, KIDSfair, the Sound & Movement Stage, food trucks, and much more. Since 1947, BAM ARTSfair has been the annual gathering place for our community and a great way to connect to the world of art, craft, & design!

Friday, July 27, 2018 6:00 PM - 9:00 PM 

Uncork some of the Northwest’s finest boutique wines at Woodland Park Zoo’s Tasting Flight after hours, adults onlyPage 5event. Winemakers will be on hand to answer questions and give tips to make the most of your tasting experiences. Additional tastings, full bottles of your favorite selections and small bites will also be available for purchase at the event. Must be 21 and over to attend. Proceeds from this fundraiser benefit the zoo. Visit zoo.org/wine for ticket information.

Fun changes are coming to this year’s Wine & Food Festival, starting with a new name, The Gig Harbor Wine & Food Experience, a 3-day celebration of the regions wines, spirits, brews and food. A Pier to Table Dinner, Block Party and Champagne Brunches!

Join Pacific Science Center as we dance, drink and discover – the second annual Theory 2018 is Seattle’s premier outdoor party of the summer.

Discover the quintessential elements of the Pacific Northwest with a night of craft cocktails, wine and beer under our iconic arches in the beautiful summer sun. Stop by each of our eight bars – a different signature drink at every one – and learn the science behind them. Dance the night away, enjoy laser light show or roll up your sleeves and build your own creation in Tinker Tank. Take our word for it: this is one party you will not want to miss!

Pacific Science Center invites you to party with a purpose; ticket sales go directly to supporting informal science education and enabling access for all. Join us for Theory 2018 as we dance, drink and discover, all in the name of science!

Cocktail Attire | Please drink responsibly | 21+ eventProof of I.D. is required

Thursday, July 26, 2018 6:00 PM - 8:30 PM 

Experience the wild wonders of Evening Zoo after hours until 8:30 p.m. Take a stroll throughout the zoo and be sure to stop in at Molbak’s Butterfly Garden, Tropical Rain Forest and Willawong Station. An assortment of food and beverages will be available for purchase. Ambassador animal presentations and discovery stations with biofacts and nature-inspired activities are among the Evening Zoo offerings on the spacious North Meadow. Make it a date night or a special evening for the family! Evening Zoo costs regular zoo admission or is free for zoo members.

Date: July 25, 2018
Time: 6:00 PM - 9:30 PM

The 69th Annual Greenwood Seafair Parade will feature a revamped VIK Parade, Very Important Kids. We will be inviting the children of our community and the children from all over the city to register the day of, in costume, to participate in the VIK Parade. Please come and discover the Greenwood Community and have some fun in "our own back yard." The VIK Parade begins at 6pm followed by the Grand Parade at 6:30pm.

Situated in the Willamette Valley, the abbey hill rises 300' over the valley floor - offering views in all directions and cooling afternoon breezes. The evening starts with vespers in the Abbey Church followed by a short concert of either organ or men's chorale. A picnic buffet with options for every palate plus wine, dessert and coffee follows on the lawn in front of the church. The feature performance is in the Damain Performance Center.

McMenamins Hotels, Pubs & Breweries is committed to the well-being of our community. Our locations are active proponents in their respective communities, striving to keep our neighborhoods vital. Toward that end, we target opportunities that bring our properties, employees and nonprofit organizations together.

In addition to this emphasis on supporting local communities in which McMenamins has a presence, we focus contributions on three key areas: education, human support services and community development.

So on Friends and Family Nights, bring everyone you know out for burgers, beers, wine, cocktails, salads, sandwiches, tater tots, the day's specials and more - because at the end of the night, 50% of the evening's total sales are donated to the beneficiary! The more you order, the more is earned for a good cause!

Bring along your McMenamins Passport! With a minimum $10 purchase you can get the "Attend a Friends & Family Night" Passport experience stamp if you have the Passport Insert.

SCRAP PDX works to inspire creative reuse and environmentally sustainable behavior by providing educational programs and affordable materials to the community.

We have planned a fun-filled day of Creative Reuse! Check out our schedule for a rundown of all the cool crafty things SCRAP PDX will be bringing to the Oregon Public House on July 23rd. Come down for lunch and stay for the crafts, or vice-versa! A portion of every dollar spent at Oregon Public House will be donated to SCRAP PDX. Rather you're buying a pint, a tasty burger, or a cool shirt, SCRAP PDX benefits!