18 Non-SeaFair Events Near Mercer Island This Weekend

MERCER ISLAND, WA - The sound of the sky being ripped in half is here, which means it's SeaFair weekend in Seattle.

But do you really want to trek all the to SeaFair when you could stay home and do something equally (if not more) fun? Check out these events happening around Puget Sound and in your city this weekend.

Bellevue

The LEGO Americana Roadshow Bellevue Square
Sat 9:30 AM · Bellevue Square · Bellevue
This one of a kind experience will celebrate and honor the history of the United States through iconic buildings and architectural structures, all of which are made entirely of LEGO® brick by the LEGO® master builders.

Bonney Lake

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire 2018 - Weekend 1
Aug 4 - Aug 5 · Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire · Bonney Lake
Join us for the first weekend of the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire on August 4th & 5th, 2018 from 10am to 7pm! This weekend's theme is: Chivalry & Honor!! We celebrate all our valiant Heroes so bring yours with you! Don't forget, Friday & Saturday nights have special evening entertainment for 21+ and we encourage camping on-site!

Edmonds

Summer Gala Performance
Sat 7 PM · Edmonds Center for the Arts · Edmonds
Olympic Ballet Theatre's Summer Gala Performance is a celebration of OBT's varied repertoire with a presentation of both classical and contemporary ballet. Performance will include "Paquita grand pas classique" and the world premiere of Seattle choreographer Karl Watson.

Gig Harbor

Cruise the Narrows Car Show
Sat 8 AM · Uptown Gig Harbor · Gig Harbor
21st Annual CTN Car, Truck and Bike Show! Family friendly community event-all years, makes and models welcome to show! Hosted by the Gig Harbor Cruisers Automotive Club. Www.gigharborcruisers.com

Issaquah

Cycle The WAVE Training Rides

Sun 10 AM · Cycle the WAVE - Women Against Violence Everywhere · Issaquah

The Event Team of The WAVE Weekend & Cycle the WAVE is excited to announce the 2018 Summer Training Ride Series presented by Real Rehab! Attend one or attend all! At the beginning of each ride, there will be a 30-minute mini clinic covering topics on bike maintenance, group/road riding, and bike handling. There will be 2 route options each Sunday: novice route and intermediate route; distance will range from 15 to 30 miles. We will hit the road at 10:30am. This is a NO-DROP ride. When we finish, you're invited to join us at a local eatery to have lunch and socialize.

Kirkland

Juanita Bay Park Interpretive Tour
Sun 1 PM · Juanita Bay Park · Kirkland
Songbirds, waterfowl, raptors, shorebirds, amphibians, turtles, beavers, and other small mammals make Juanita Bay Park their home. Interpretive tours of this wildlife habitat are conducted by Eastside Audubon's volunteer Park Rangers on the first Sunday of each month. Tours start in the parking lot at 1 p.m., rain or shine, and take about one hour. Bring binoculars if you have them. No registration is required. Free. Children aged 6 and above, accompanied by an adult, are welcome. No pre-registration required. Tours for community schools and special interest groups also can be scheduled through the EAS office: 425-576-8805

Lake Forest Park

Gallery Exhibit: Jerry Steffen Jr and Sue Robertson
Sat 12 PM · The Gallery at Town Center · Lake Forest Park
Sue creates acrylic mixed media figurative, abstract and still life paintings in a loose, colorful style, frequently using various textures, ink, graphite, paper and found objects. She calls her work Joyful Art.

Lakewood

Astronomy Fair - Free (weather permitting )
Sat 9:30 PM · Pierce College · Lakewood
A free event, open to the public. Make sure you see our event listing for daytime activities. In the parking lot for the Olympic, Sunrise, and Rainier Buildings. Follow the signs.

Mercer Island

Adventure Playground at Deane's Children's Park
Sun 1 PM · Deane's Childrens Park · Mercer Island
Adventure Playground is a one of a kind area that allows kids to create their own play adventure! Nestled in the wooded forest of Deane's Children's Park, children are provided toolboxes, various building supplies, safety items and the freedom to create build-it-yourself play zones with the guidance of staff.

Puyallup

2018 Annual Rock N Rod Car Show
Sat 8 AM · Puyallup Eagles 2308 · Puyallup

7:30-9 am Breakfast
10 am-6 pm Beer Garden
11:30-2 pm Lunch
12-5 pm Live music by the Rockin Aces
Open to the public - no admission fe

Redmond

She Loves Me - Closing Matinee
Sun 2 PM · SecondStory Repertory · Redmond
Considered by many to be the most charming musical ever written, She Loves Me is a warm romantic comedy with an endearing innocence and a touch of old world elegance. Set in a 1930s European perfumery, we meet shop clerks, Amalia and Georg, who, more often than not, don't see eye to eye. After both respond to a "lonely hearts advertisement" in the newspaper, they now live for the love letters that they exchange, but the identity of their admirers remains unknown. Join Amalia, Georg, and an unforgettable ensemble of quirky characters to discover the identity of Amalia's true love... and of all the twists and turns along the way!

Renton

Make Your Own Carnivourous Terrarium Night!
Sat 6 PM · Urban Sprouts · Renton
Come join us for our fun hands on carnivorous terrarium workshop! We will cover the logistics and proper set up of your very own hanging or desktop terrarium! You will walk away with your own custom bug-eating terrarium plus learn how to plant, groom and care for carnivorous plants! Choose from a variety of plants and trinkets to include in your creations! Wine will be included for participants over 21 to enjoy! All ages are welcome - including kids!

Sammamish

Couples Club Championship
Sun 9 AM · The Plateau Club · Sammamish
Format: Holes #1-9 Alternate shot, holes #10-18 Chapman. In Alternate Shot, the team selects who hits from the first tee and then plays alternate shot for the remainder of those 9 holes. In Chapman, each player hits from the tee and partners trade balls. After you have hit your partner’s ball, the team selects one ball and plays alternate shot until the ball is holed. This starts over on each tee.

Seattle

August Primary Elections Ballot PARTY
Sat 5 PM · Optimism Brewing
Did you know that the August Primary Elections deadline is just around the corner? Come join us for a fun-filled BALLOT Party open to the community! Bring in your ballot cards. Free Korean-style appetizers and raffle with great prizes await!

Shoreline

Yard Sale Fundraiser!
Sun 8 AM · Rat City Roller Derby · Shoreline

Join us for the 2nd Annual Rat City All Stars Yard Sale Fundraiser!! Help the Rat City All Stars get to WFTDA Playoffs in Atlanta and B Team Champs in Dallas! Don't miss this HUGE SALE with lots of great stuff! Stop by the Rat's Nest and see what we have to offer

Sumner

Sumner's Rhubarb Days, Vintage Market and Beer, Brats & Bingo
Sat 10 AM · Sumner

Sumner's Rhubarb Days and Vintage Market is coming up! You don't want to miss this fun summer tradition with your family.

Food Court
Pie Eating Contest
Pie Baking Contest
Live Music
Shopping
Beer, Brats and Bingo!

University Place

6th Annual Kite Festival
Sat 10 AM · Central Meadow · University Place
Join Pierce County Parks and Recreation for a fun-filled day at Chambers Creek Regional Park for the 6th Annual Kite Festival. The entire family will be captivated by amazing kite demonstrations, family kite flying, face painting and more. Bring your kites, blankets and cameras to capture those special moments. The first 250 kids will have an opportunity to make their own kites; compliments of the Pierce County Kitefliers Association

Woodinville

Birding the Hidden Gems of North King County
Sat 8 AM · Eastside Audubon Society · Kirkland
Birding in August can be slow, but rewarding! Come join these Woodinville co-leaders on 8/4/2018 for a tour of some of their favorite local parks in north King County. We will visit several places like Cottage Lake Park in Woodinville, Wallace Swamp Creek Park in Kenmore, and Totem Lake in Kirkland to see what birds are present.

File photo by Neal McNamara/Patch