This weekend, the bulk of the action will be next door in Fremont, with the Solstice Fair kicking off the weekend with a music festival tonight. And, it’s Father’s Day on Sunday, so head over to the Ballard Locks for the Classic Car Show to celebrate.
Have a great weekend!
Friday, June 19
- Fremont Solstice Fair Music Festival: Deltron 3030, Ra Scion, and Ayo Dot & the Uppercuts at the Redhook Main Stage. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate; two-day passes are $45. Kids 10 and under are free and must be accompanied by adult. Learn more about the bands here.
- Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band at Egan’s Ballard Jam House : 9 p.m. $10 cover. The Market Street Dixieland Jazz Band performs the best in hot New Orleans style jazz, Dixieland and 1920’s tunes.
Saturday, June 20
- Fremont Solstice Parade at 3 p.m. The parade starts at 3rd Ave NW and Leary and ends at Gas Works Park.
- Fremont Solstice Fair Music Festival: The Presidents of the United States of America, Ayron Jones and the Way, and Fox and the Law at the Redhook Main Stage. Gates open at 6 p.m. Tickets are $25 in advance and $30 at the gate; two-day passes are $45. Kids 10 and under are free and must be accompanied by adult. Learn more about the bands here.
- Greyhound Meet and Greet at All the Best Pet Care (1909 NW Market St.) 11am-1pm. Come learn about this wonderful breed and meet volunteers and dogs, including OCTANE, a young, adorable female who is available for adoption. Click here for information about adoption, volunteer opportunities and more.
- Benefit Concert for George Marcellus School in Guerot, Haiti: Phinney Neighborhood Center (7500 Greenwood Ave N) 7 p.m. The Phinney Neighborhood Community Chorus will be raising money to support education in Haiti. Learn more or donate here.
- Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks Botanical Gardens: Musica Molida, 2 p.m.
- Historic Tour through Old Ballard: Bars, Boats, & Brothels – oh my! Join a free fun walk and discover intriguing tidbits of Ballard’s history, hosted by the Ballard Historical Society. Meet at 10 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. at Bergen Place Park. Text or Call Susan, 206-504-0916, to reserve your spot. (limited to 15 people) Donations are graciously accepted for Ballard Historical Society &/or Friends of Bergen Place.
Sunday, June 21
- Fremont Solstice Dog Parade: 2:30 p.m. Registration takes place on Sunday on 35th Avenue & Phinney, behind the big purple slide from 11am-1:30pm. A $10 registration fee benefits, COLA, Citizens for Off Leash Areas, and is required per dog family. Dress up your dog and join in on the furry fun!
- Nordic Midsommer Celebration at the Farmer’s Market: 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Museum will bring children’s activities, museum objects and materials to the Ballard Farmer’s Market in Bergen Place. Midsommer, also known as the summer solstice, is celebrated throughout the world, but is particularly important in Nordic countries.
- Classic Car Show at the Ballard Locks: 10 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.
- Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks Botanical Gardens: Elliott Bay Pipe Band, 2 p.m.
- Mask Workshop with Artist Jon Paden at Robert Madsen Gallery (5448 Shilshole Ave) 1 – 3 p.m. Free to the public. The workshop will use paper mask templates to teach form and offer a base to build your own mask. Email Jon (tinkthank@yahoo.com) with any questions.
