Centsible in Seattle put together this awesome list of cheap or FREE things to do this gorgeous Seafair Weekend! Thanks Sia!
U.S. Navy Blue Angels
THU-SUN Scheduled Blue Angels flight times; circle and arrival, 10 a.m.-noon today; practice shows, 1:30-2:30 p.m. today-Friday; full shows, 1:30-2:30 p.m. Saturday-Sunday;
• I-90 bridge closures, 9:45 a.m.-noon and 1:15-2:30 p.m. today; 12:45-2:40 p.m. Friday-Sunday;
• Blue Angels are on display outside when not in the air, today-Sunday, Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way S., Seattle (www.seafair.com).
Thurston County Fair
THU-SUN Entertainment, home arts demonstrations, 4-H and FFA events, carnival, food, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. today-Saturday, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. Sunday, Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3045 Carpenter Road S.E., Olympia; $5-$7 (www.co.thurston.wa.us/fair/).
Magnolia Summer Festival
FRI-SAT Art show, arts and crafts vendors, entertainment, sidewalk sale, kids' activities, food vendors, beer garden, noon-10 p.m. Friday, 10:30 a.m.-10 p.m. Saturday; parade, 10:30 a.m. Saturday, West Smith Street and 32nd Avenue, Seattle (www.magnoliachamber.org/summer.htm).
Hydroplane Races and Air Show at Seafair
FRI-SUN Hydroplane racing on Lake Washington, with shore events for all-ages at Genesee Park, 8:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Friday-Saturday, gates open 7:30 a.m. Sunday, events 8:30 a.m.-5:15 p.m. Sunday, Genesee Park, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle; Friday admission free; Saturday/Sunday admission $25/per day advance, $30/per day, day of event; $5/day, ages 65 and older; ages 11 and younger free with paid adult, active military free with ID;
• Air Show, 11 a.m. and 2:30 p.m. Friday, 3:40 p.m. Saturday, 10:10 a.m., 11:25 a.m. and 3:20 p.m. Sunday;
• U.S. Navy Blue Angels, 1:30 p.m. Friday, Saturday and Sunday;
• Concert with Billy Joe and the Dusty 45s rockabilly, swing and jump blues and fireworks show, 6 p.m. Saturday, Genesee Park, 4316 S. Genesee St., Seattle;
• Shuttle service available Friday-Sunday from North Seventh Street and Garden Avenue North (behind Fry's), Renton; Saturday and Sunday from Eastgate Park and Ride, 14200 S.E. Eastgate Way, Bellevue, $5/person; free shuttle express available from Othello Light Rail station;
• (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com).
Umoja Fest African Heritage
FRI-SUN Marketplace and vendor fair, jazz, reggae, soul, blues and spoken word performances, Hip-Hop Music Festival, Fashion Expo, Bite of Africa with American, African and Caribbean food vendors, kids' activities, 10 a.m.-10 p.m. daily; children's day Friday, parade noon Saturday on 23rd Avenue from Union Street to festival site, Judkins Park & Playfield, 2150 S. Norman St., Seattle (877-505-6306 or umojafestnw.com).
Lake City Pioneer Days Festival and Grand Performance Parade
SAT Street Fair, Vintage Car and Motorcycle Show, music, pony rides, pizza eating contest, entertainment 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, on Northeast 125th Street from Lake City Way Northeast to 26th Avenue Northeast, Seattle (206-363-3287 or www.lakecityfestival.com);
• Kid's Parade, 5 p.m., Lake City Way Northeast from North 135th Street to North 125th Street and back;
• Grand Performance Parade, 7 p.m., on Lake City Way Northeast from Northeast 135th Street to Northeast 123rd Street, Seattle.
• Salmon bake, model train show, noon-7 p.m. Friday-Saturday, Lake City Community Center, 12531 28th Ave. N.E., Seattle; salmon meal $8.50-$9; hot dog meal $3 (206-362-4378).
Bryant Blueberry Farm Blueberry Festival
SAT Barbecue, music, berry picking, picnic area, raffle, 11 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday, pony rides for kids starting at noon, $1 per ride, Bryant Blueberry Farm and Garden, 5628 Grandview Road, Arlington (360-474-8424 or www.bryantblueberries.com).
Index Arts Festival
SAT Fine arts, crafts, poetry reading, children's activities, vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., music continues until 10 p.m. Saturday, Index (360-793-4162 or indexartsgroup.org).
Arab Festival
SAT-SUN Traditional bazaar, cultural information, dancing and workshops, children's activities, crafts and more that illuminate Arab culture, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Seattle Center, Seattle (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals/festal).
Camlann Medieval Living History Festival
SAT-SUN A living history project portraying rural England in the year 1376, 11:30 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road N.E., Carnation; $6-$10 (425-788-8624 or www.camlann.org/).
Awesome August Kids Day
SAT-SUN Train rides, pony rides, cookie making classes, Art on the Spot, games, food, 11 a.m.-4 p.m. Saturday-Sunday, Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell (425-483-2250 or www.countryvillagebothell.com).
Great Peninsula Future Festival
SAT-SUN Sustainability festival with vaudeville troupe of New Old Time Chatauqua, green exhibits, workshops and speakers, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Port Gamble; $5-$7 (425-788-7496 or www.GreatPeninsulaFutureFestival.org).
Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival
SAT-SUN Arts and crafts, entertainment, children's activities, food vendors, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, Coupeville, Whidbey Island (360-678-5116 or www.coupevilleartsandcraftsfestival.org).
Bellingham Arts Festival
SAT-SUN Arts and craft vendors, entertainment, beer garden, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Saturday, 11 a.m.-5 p.m. Sunday, along the 1300 and 1400 blocks of Cornwall Street, downtown Bellingham (360-676-8548 or www.alliedarts.com).
Concerts at the Mural
FRI Outdoor concerts sponsored by KEXP, 6 p.m. Friday, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle; free (206-684-7200 or www.kexp.org).
Three Dollar Bill Outdoor Cinema
FRI Fun and campy film of 1980, "Flash Gordon," 8:30 p.m. Friday, Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave, Seattle; free (threedollarbillcinema.org).
Skyway Outdoor Cinema
FRI Bring your own chair or blanket for family-friendly movie; "Nacho Libre," 9:30 p.m. Friday, U.S. Bank parking lot, 76th Avenue South and Renton Avenue South, Seattle; free (www.westhillcommunity.com).
Edmonds Outdoor Movie Nites
FRI Outdoor family movies, bring a blanket or lawn chair for seating, snacks available, movie begins at dusk, "Ice Age 2," 8:30 p.m. Friday, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; free (425-771-0230 or www.ci.edmondsa.us/calendar.stm).
Bothell Music in the Park
FRI Summer concert series, Shambala 3 Dog Night Revue, 6:30 p.m. Friday, Park at Bothell Landing, 9919 N.E. 180th St., Bothell (www.ci.bothell.wa.us).
Cinema Under the Stars, Everett
FRI Outdoor family films at dusk, preshow entertainment, bring blankets and pillows; "Kung Fu Panda," 7:30 p.m. Friday, Thornton A. Sullivan Park, 11405 Silver Lake Road, Everett; free (www.ci.everett.wa.us/).
Concerts on the Boardwalk, Bremerton
FRI Outdoor concert, Navy Band Northwest "Cascade," 6 p.m. Friday, Bremerton Waterfront Boardwalk, Second Street and Washington Avenue, Bremerton; free (bremertonmsa.org/index.php?pr=Concerts).
Movies at the Mural
SAT Bring a blanket to sit on to watch movies on the big screen, "Princess Bride," dusk Saturday, Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center, Seattle; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com).
Fremont Outdoor Cinema
SAT Preshow entertainment, contests and giveaways, bring your own low-backed seating, films begin at dusk; "Legally Blond," 7 p.m. Saturday, Fremont Outdoor Cinema, 3501 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle; $5 suggested donation, portion benefits local charities (www.fremontoutdoormovies.com).
West Seattle Outdoor Movies
SAT Bring a blanket or chair for outdoor screenings of family-friendly movie "Footloose," with concessions, preshow events, raffles to benefit local charities; 7 p.m. Saturday, 4400 California Ave S.W., Seattle; free (westseattlemovies.blogspot.com).
Pops in the Park
SAT Music by Bonnie Birch Band, kids' activities, bring a picnic, 5:30 p.m. Saturday, Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St., Bellevue; free, donations encouraged (425-452-2750).
Rock Out with Recess Monkey
SAT Concert for all ages, 3 p.m. Saturday, Third Place Commons, 17171 Bothell Way N.E., Lake
Forest Park; free (206-362-8860).
Redmond Outdoor Movie Series
SAT City of Redmond Teen Programs host outdoor movie for all ages, "Hook," 9:30 p.m. Saturday, Idylwood Park, 3650 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway N.E., Redmond; free (425-556-2358).
Thanks to the Seattle Times for this info. As always you can visit their events calender for more information.
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