The Eastside has great activities for families happening this week. Here are a few ideas to jot on your family calendar!
Symetra Bellevue Family 4th of July
When: July 4 from 2-10:30 p.m.(fireworks start at 10 p.m.)
Where: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St.
Cost: Admission and entertainment is free, food and some activities will have minimal costs No ATM on site
What to expect
Kids’ Area includes bounces, climbing wall, face painting, stilt walkers, jugglers
Main Stage live entertainment
Sponsors’ booths to visit
The evening will end with the Eastside’s biggest fireworks show.
Bothell 4th of July Parade
When: July 4 at 11:15 a.m. (Children’s Parade) and noon (Grand Parade)
Where: Downtown Bothell (Main Street)
Issaquah’s Down Home 4th of July Celebration
When: July 4 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m.
Where: Veterans’ Memorial Field in downtown Issaquah
Cost: Free
What to expect
Kids and pet parade
Local talent
Races (one-legged and sack)
Pie eating contests
Kenmore’s Fireworks Show
When: July 4 at 10 p.m.
Where: Log Boom Park, Kenmore (Northeast 175th Street and 61st Avenue Northeast)
Cost: Free
Newcastle’s Fourth at the Lake
When: July 4 from 6-10:30 p.m.
Where: Lake Boren Park
Cost: Free
What to expect
Picnic (bring your own food and supplies)
Concert
Fireworks
Renton 4th of July
When: July 4 from noon to 10:30 p.m.
Where: Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park, 1201 Lake Washington Blvd. N.
Cost: Admission is free, bring money for food
What to expect
Inflatables, activities, games for kids
Face painting
Musical entertainment
Fireworks
Sammamish Fourth on the Plateau
When: July 4 from 6:15-10:30 p.m.
Where: Upper and Lower Commons
Cost: Admission is free
What to expect
Kids Zone
Musical Entertainment
Fireworks
Woodinville 4th of July Community Picnic
When: July 4th at 1 p.m.
Where: Wilmot Park, Woodinville (17301 131st Ave. N.E.)
Cost: Free
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