winding down

Acorns dropping from the oak trees, “Back to School” ads in the newspaper and a new page on the calendar (hello August) … fall is coming people, make the most of these last days of summer with one (or ALL) of these fun adventures!

Friday Night BBQ and Bowls at Jefferson Park Lawn Bowling Club Fridays in August Fridays from 6 - 9 p.m. For just a $10 donation, bring your pals, something to grill and get your lawn bowling ON!

Seattle Art Fair August 1 - 4th, Century Link Center We can’t wait to see Gregory Blackstock’s banners and have our minds blown by the creativity on display.

Mini overlooked art tour and hatch-cover printing with Storm Print City August 7, 8, 14 and 15th lunch hours - a FREE field trip brought to you by the Downtown Business Association! Come make your own masterpiece!

Seattle Walk Report Book Launch August 13th Central Library One of our faves, can’t wait to get a copy!

Hai! Japantown Block Party August 17th. Street theatre and Butoh dancing, yukata lessons, Spam musubi contest and Hawaiian beats — it’s all part of how Seattle’s Japantown mixes it up to celebrate Japanese culture in a uniquely Northwest way.

Sip n’ Stargaze at Oxbow Farm August 23rd Join the Seattle Astronomical Society for an evening of celestial wonder at Oxbow … add a wine and snack box, bring a blanket and call it magnificent!

Outdoor Cinema and Night Market August 25th screening of The Life Aquatic with Steve Zissou starts at dusk!

Bat Trek at Seward Park August 27th Learn about and look for local bats while wandering the old growth forest of this magical park.

Bicycle Sundays ongoing. Grab your bike and a picnic and cruise car-free Lake Washington Boulevard, one of Seattle’s finest summer traditions.