HAPPY SAINT PATRICKS DAY
17 – St. Patrick’s Day Parade, 12:30pm Downtown Seattle www.irishclub.org
Wear green and head down to Fourth Avenue and Jefferson Street for Seattle’s beloved annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade. Join in on the fun with the clowns, bagpipe players, and all the leprechauns marching down Fourth Avenue, with the procession ending at the Seattle Center.
17-18 Irish Festival, Seattle Center, Exhibition Hall. www.irishclub.org/center
Thousands of people are expected at the Irish Festival at the Seattle Center. Kids can dance to traditional tunes and explore the kids center while parents watch Irish step dancers. Or participate in the contests for the the ‘Most Irish-Looking Face’ and ‘’Smilingest Irish Eyes’.
17 St. Patrick’s Day Dash, Seattle Center, www.stpatsdash.com
Seattle’s St. Patrick’s Day Dash is one of the city’s liveliest annual races. Expect to find plenty of strollers in a sea of gold runners. Costumes, from long and lean leprechauns to wobbly pots of gold. Just for kids ten and under, the half mile Leprechaun Lap starts bright and early, at 8:00am on 3rd Ave and Mercer St. dont forget to register at the link above. Awards are presented for Best Decorated Stroller and Best Young Leprechaun at 9:30am, so be sure to stick around for after-race festivities!
St. Patrick’s Day is not St. Patrick’s Day without a pub! 
Here are some around the sound that are serving up drink, food and lots of Irish music.
SEATTLE
Kells Irish Restaurant: kellsirish.com/seattle
The Blarney Stone: www.blarneystoneseattle.com
The Celtic Swell: www.celticswell.com
Conor Byrne Pub: www.conorbyrnepub.com
Dubliner: www.dublinerseattle.com
Fado: www.fadoirishpub.com
Mulleady’s Irish Pub: www.mulleadyspub.com
Owl ‘N Thistle Irish Pub: www.owlnthistle.com
Paddy Coyne’s: www.paddycoynes.net Also a location in Bellevue
T.S. McHugh’s: www.tsmchughs.com
Or meet at FX McRory’s at 6:30 pm on Friday to secure a spot on the flatbed truck that paints the green stripe along 4th Avenue in preparation for Saturday’s big parade. Help paint a large shamrock in Westlake plaza, and join in for a céili. www.irishclub.org/greenstripe
BURIEN
Mick Kelly’s Irish Pub: www.mickkellysirishpub.com
EVERETT
The Anchor Pub: www.anchorpubeverett.com
The Irishmen: www.theirishmen.com
Shawn O’Donnell’s: www.shawnodonnells.com
KIRKLAND
Wilde Rover Irish Pub: www.wilderover.com
LYNNWOOD
A Celtic Bayou: www.celticbayou.com
REDMOND
A Celtic Bayou: www.celticbayou.com
JJ Mahoney’s Irish Pub: www.jjmahoneys.com
FREE document Shredding event Saturday September 17- 10-2 at the Mill Creek City Hall Annex parking lot.
Pirate Day at Country Village in Bothell. Saturday September 17- 11-2. Your sure to have some swashbuckling fun! www.countryvillagebothell.com. Dont forget to grab some FREE pirate booty at participating stores while it lasts.
Not your kind of event? Well go on Friday to the Farmers Market at Country Village from 12-6. Get fresh-cut flowers, organic produce, pasta, Baklava, bread and much more. Or find some great hand-made gifts from local crafters.
The 4rth annual Snohomish Pumpkin hurl and Medieval Faire. Saturday, September 17-10-4. With a medieval village, mock battles, archer tournaments and watch the Trebuchets hurl pumpkins over 1800 feet! www.festivalofpumkins.org
Now in its 50th Year the Seattle Greek Festivals tantalizing flavors will make your taste buds only wanting more. Kids and parents alike will love the authentic flavors of gyros, barbecued lamb, and dolmathes (grape leaves stuffed with rice and spices) served as la carte portions big enough to share. The food is definitely a major highlight. Located in the Montlake neighborhood between Capitol Hill and the University District. http://www.seattlegreekfestival.com/ Friday September 16, 2011 -Noon-9:00 PM Saturday, September 17, 2011 -10:30 AM – 9:00 PM. Sunday, September 18, 2011 -Noon-7:00 PM
Good Fest at the Redmond Town Center this Saturday, September 17; 10-6. Featuring performances by: Rhythm Village (11am), The Not-Its (1pm), Brian Vogan & His Good Buddies (3pm), and Caspar Babypants (5pm). Plus, free train rides, a Center-wide monster search, temporary tattoo stations, balloon animals and much more! It’s fun, it’s free and you’re sure to have a GOOD time! http://www.redmondtowncenter.com/Events/Details/39437
And of course the Puyallup fair is still going on till the 25th. http://www.thefair.com/puyallup-fair/
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NATURE’S PLAYGROUNDS
Northwest areas specializing in outdoor fun this summer!
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Camping & Hiking
Battle Ground Lake, Vancouver
Cougar Rock, Mount Rainier
Dash Point, Federal Way
Deception Pass, Whidbey Island
Dosewallips, Hood Canal
Kopachuck, Henderson Bay
Lake Serene, Stevens Pass
Lincoln Rock, near Wenatchee
Monte Cristo, Granite Falls
Mount Si, North Bend
Ohanapecosh, Mount Rainier
Potholes, near Moses Lake
Rainbow Falls, near Chehalis
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Kayaks, Canoes & Paddleboards
Gig Harbor:
Green Lake
Boat Rental: 206-527-0171
Small Craft Center: 206-684-4074
Issaquah
Lakewood
American Lk Park: 253-983-7887
Lake Union | Portage Bay
Mercer Slough
Redmond
Spanaway
Spanaway Park: 253-531-0555
Vashon Island
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WINE A LITTLE….you will feel better
Not only is the Cascade Valley stunning, it is also home to many fabulous wineries. Plan a weekend getaway and explore some of our state’s best kept secrets. Not a wine-o? This area also speaks to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys river rafting, hiking and waterskiing.
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CHELAN COUNTY
Benson Vineyards
509-687-0313 | 754 Winesap Ave
Karma Vineyards
509-682-5538 | 1681 S Lakeshore Rd
Lake Chelan Winery
509-687-9463 | 3519 SR 150
WENATCHEE
Bella Terrazza Vineyards
509-662-9141 | 1260 Sunnyslope Rd
Chateau Faire Le Pont
509-667-9463 | 1 Vineyard Way
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LEAVENWORTH
Icicle Ridge Log Home Winery
509-548-7019 | 8977 North Road
Wedge Mountain Winery
509-548-7068 | 9534 Saunders Road
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Find a complete list of wineries and many other things to do here:
Tasting Rooms Open Daily
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LOCAL EVENTS around the Puget Sound
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25-9.5 Evergreen Fair – Monroe
A LOOK AHEAD:
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
3-5 Bumbershoot – Seattle Center
3 Blues for Food Fest
9-11 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
9-25 Puyallup Fair
Western WA
Fairgrounds
23-25 Fremont Oktober Fest
24-25 Festa Italiana
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NATURE’S PLAYGROUNDS
Northwest areas specializing in outdoor fun
this summer!
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Camping & Hiking
Battle Ground Lake, Vancouver
Cougar Rock, Mount Rainier
Dash Point, Federal Way
Deception Pass, Whidbey Island
Dosewallips, Hood Canal
Kopachuck, Henderson Bay
Lake Serene, Stevens Pass
Lincoln Rock, near Wenatchee
Monte Cristo, Granite Falls
Mount Si, North Bend
Ohanapecosh, Mount Rainier
Potholes, near Moses Lake
Rainbow Falls, near Chehalis
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Kayaks, Canoes & Paddleboards
Gig Harbor:
Green Lake
Boat Rental: 206-527-0171
Small Craft Center: 206-684-4074
Issaquah
Lakewood
American Lk Park: 253-983-7887
Lake Union | Portage Bay
Mercer Slough
Redmond
Spanaway
Spanaway Park: 253-531-0555
Vashon Island
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WINE A LITTLE….you will feel better
Not only is the Cascade Valley stunning, it is also home to many fabulous wineries. Plan a weekend getaway and explore some of our state’s best kept secrets. Not a wine-o? This area also speaks to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys river rafting, hiking and waterskiing.
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CHELAN COUNTY
Benson Vineyards
509-687-0313 | 754 Winesap Ave
Karma Vineyards
509-682-5538 | 1681 S Lakeshore Rd
Lake Chelan Winery
509-687-9463 | 3519 SR 150
WENATCHEE
Bella Terrazza Vineyards
509-662-9141 | 1260 Sunnyslope Rd
Chateau Faire Le Pont
509-667-9463 | 1 Vineyard Way
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LEAVENWORTH
Icicle Ridge Log Home Winery
509-548-7019 | 8977 North Road
Wedge Mountain Winery
509-548-7068 | 9534 Saunders Road
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Find a complete list of wineries and many other things to do here:
Tasting Rooms Open Daily
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LOCAL EVENTS around the Puget Sound
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25-9.5 Evergreen Fair – Monroe
A LOOK AHEAD:
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
3-5 Bumbershoot – Seattle Center
3 Blues for Food Fest
9-11 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
9-25 Puyallup Fair
Western WA
Fairgrounds
23-25 Fremont Oktober Fest
24-25 Festa Italiana
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NATURE’S PLAYGROUNDS
Northwest areas specializing in outdoor fun
this summer!
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Camping & Hiking
Battle Ground Lake, Vancouver
Cougar Rock, Mount Rainier
Dash Point, Federal Way
Deception Pass, Whidbey Island
Dosewallips, Hood Canal
Kopachuck, Henderson Bay
Lake Serene, Stevens Pass
Lincoln Rock, near Wenatchee
Monte Cristo, Granite Falls
Mount Si, North Bend
Ohanapecosh, Mount Rainier
Potholes, near Moses Lake
Rainbow Falls, near Chehalis
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Kayaks, Canoes & Paddleboards
Gig Harbor:
Green Lake
Boat Rental: 206-527-0171
Small Craft Center: 206-684-4074
Issaquah
Lakewood
American Lk Park: 253-983-7887
Lake Union | Portage Bay
Mercer Slough
Redmond
Spanaway
Spanaway Park: 253-531-0555
Vashon Island
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WINE A LITTLE….you will feel better
Not only is the Cascade Valley stunning, it is also home to many fabulous wineries. Plan a weekend getaway and explore some of our state’s best kept secrets. Not a wine-o? This area also speaks to the outdoor enthusiast who enjoys river rafting, hiking and waterskiing.
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CHELAN COUNTY
Benson Vineyards
509-687-0313 | 754 Winesap Ave
Karma Vineyards
509-682-5538 | 1681 S Lakeshore Rd
Lake Chelan Winery
509-687-9463 | 3519 SR 150
WENATCHEE
Bella Terrazza Vineyards
509-662-9141 | 1260 Sunnyslope Rd
Chateau Faire Le Pont
509-667-9463 | 1 Vineyard Way
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LEAVENWORTH
Icicle Ridge Log Home Winery
509-548-7019 | 8977 North Road
Wedge Mountain Winery
509-548-7068 | 9534 Saunders Road
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Find a complete list of wineries and many other things to do here:
Tasting Rooms Open Daily
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LOCAL EVENTS around the Puget Sound
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25-9.5 Evergreen Fair – Monroe
A LOOK AHEAD:
SEPTEMBER EVENTS
3-5 Bumbershoot – Seattle Center
3 Blues for Food Fest
9-11 Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival
9-25 Puyallup Fair
Western WA
Fairgrounds
23-25 Fremont Oktober Fest
24-25 Festa Italiana
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