Freeway Park In Bloom

Kick off the summer right, and come celebrate the trees and plants that brighten our days and clean our air. Whether you walk through the park everyday or you’ve only seen it in photos, In Bloom is an opportunity to gather and appreciate this beloved green space in the heart of the city.

Festivities will include free tasty treats, interactive botanical art by Hazel Landscapes, live bluegrass from the Neighborhood Boys, good ol’ park games, a tree tour and mapping of culturally significant trees in collaboration with Forest for the Trees.

Note: the Tree Tour will leave from Seneca Plaza (6th & Seneca) at noon.

Treasure Hunt at TreasureFest

The Treasure Fest is a large monthly market featuring hundreds of local artists, designers, collectors, antiques, and underground food startups! In addition, there are DIY Workshops, live music, 25+ top food trucks, scavenger hunts and a full bar—Yee Haw!

Redmond Arts Festival

The Redmond Arts Festival is proud to host their ninth annual event and invite you to shop over 80 curated designers, artists, and craftspeople offering a unique and beautifully crafted fine art, sculpture, jewelry, and handmade crafts. Enjoy nine live bands, a mimosa/wine/beer garden, sidewalk chalk for the kids, food concessions, a community project and more.

After you’ve walked the Redmond Arts Festival, take the shuttle bus over to the 78th Annual Redmond Derby Days at Redmond City Hall (July 13-14).

Hours:
Friday & Saturday: noon-8 p.m.
Sunday: noon-7 p.m.

Take Me to the Fair: The O.C. Fair

The Orange County Fair provides loads of family entertainment with rides, exhibits, animals, free music, as well as the popular Pacific Amphitheatre Summer Concert Series, the Action Sports Arena, and of course, plenty of food.

Speaking of food…The O.C. Fair is the one place on earth where everything comes fried! Brownies, Oreos, Klondike ice cream bars, avocados, bacon, Kool-Aid and even butter all get the deep-fried treatment.

The Fairgrounds are open Wed.—Fri. from noon to midnight (closed Mon. & Tues.); Open Sat. & Sun. from 10 a.m.—midnight. Kids under 6 are free. Check the website for the daily specials and promotions running on the day you plan to attend.

NW Chalk Fest & Sidewalk Sale

The second annual Pacific NW Chalk Fest is returning to RTC and welcoming internationally recognized chalk art form to the Puget Sound region Aug. 17-19. This family-friendly event will feature internationally, nationally and regionally renowned chalk artists for a showcase as they transform Redmond Town Center into pastel masterpieces.

During the three-day festival, peruse the street murals and take in the annual merchant Sidewalk Sale, plus enjoy sips and bites from RTC merchants, kids activities, and live music.

Headwaves: UHeights Summer Music Festival

Mark your calendars for the next installment of the 2018 University Heights summer music festival. Headwaves is the product of three friends driven by a desire to create songs with lyrics that could smoothly float over a lush bed of instruments, unlike any other Folk songs.

About the UHeights Summer Music Festival:
Every Saturday at the UHeights Park, enjoy captivating cultural music and dance groups. With each new outdoor performance, expect to be transported by the stunning rhythms and melodies. Tasty bites available from the University District Farmers Market.

Pride Celebration at The Farmers Market

As part of LGBT Pride Month in Jun. and as a prelude to the 36th annual Outfest Los Angeles film festival held across the city in Jul., the Farmers Market is teaming up with The Grove to co-present an evening of free live music and film.

From 6:30 to 8 p.m. on the Plaza, sing along to the infectious ’70s harmonies with ABBA tribute band, ABBAFab. Then, at 8 p.m., join us on Gilmore Lane for a free screening of the hit 2008 romantic musical/comedy “Mamma Mia!” starring Meryl Streep.

Stories and Stretches

Who says kids need to sit still when listening to stories? Stories and Stretches is a monthly story time for children ages 3-5 years that incorporates the entire body. During this 30-to-40-minute program, children and their grownups will learn how to engage with books and storytelling through movement as we experiment with poses, shapes and stretches. Activities are designed to encourage children to develop a love of reading, promote body awareness and expand imaginations.

Hullabaloo Concert Series at Del Mar Highlands Town Center

Hullabaloo’s foot-stomping and wing-flapping celebration of song has been entertaining families throughout California for over fourteen years, winning seventeen national awards and landing on three national “Top 10 Best Children’s Music lists”. Now this popular band is launching a summer San Diego Concert Series that is sure to jumpstart the day for the whole family. Starting at 10 a.m., families and tourists alike are invited for a free, fun sing-along, morning jam session with the kids group Hullabaloo at the Del Mar Highlands Town Center pop jet fountain (located in the heart of the center on the main floor). The two-man band will be performing their energetic hits with their cool collection of instant classics featuring folk, funk, and rock inspirations that bring a smile to kids and parents faces.

Save the date! Hullabaloo at Del Mar Highlands concert series dates:
– Wed., June 27 at 10am
– Wed., August 22 at 10am
– Wed., Oct. 24 at 10am

In addition to the free series, attendees will have access to 10% audio products from AT&T on the day of the event (Beats, LG Headphones, UE Speakers) and free kids meal from Searsucker (with purchase of adult brunch entrée, max. 2 free kid’s meals per brunch entrée purchased). One RSVP’d guest will also be chosen for a $25 gift card to Geppetto’s Toys, chosen at random from Eventbrite.

To RSVP to all future Hullabaloo Concert Series events, click here.

To The Clouds

Take a journey from the clouds, to the earth, and back again through the eyes of a single rain drop! On her very first trip through the water cycle, a drop of rain is eager to see what lies ahead. Along the way, she gets a closer look at some amazing things: colorful flowers, the warm sun, and perhaps even a whale! As she completes the voyage and goes back to her home in the clouds, she looks forward to once again returning to her friends on earth. Through movement, puppetry, and found object animation, this interactive theatre piece for babies and toddlers is driven by a soundtrack of classical music and creates a captivating world of transformation.