In addition to celebrating sweet mothers everywhere, this month we also celebrate different cultures, music, fun runs, community events, flowers, dogs… and beer. Let’s get started!
Planes, Trains and Automobiles
Pick out your next RV, marvel at the big boats or just enjoy partying on one!
Music, Dance and Film
This month is the big one for lovers of film festivals and music.
Food & Drink
This month: beer. Lots and lots of beer. And tea.
Games People Play
Fun runs, obstacle races, marathons and in some cases – a simple stroll.
Emerald Cup Bodybuilding Competition
May 2-4 / Meydenbauer Center, BellevueSeattle North Spartan
May 3-4 / Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, SnohomishTacoma City Marathon
May 3-4 / Tacoma Narrows Airport, TacomaRun for Beer
May 3, 4, 18, 31 / Various BreweriesA Festival for May
May 4-5 / Camlann Medieval Village, CarnationBeat the Bridge
May 10 / Husky Stadium, SeattleWashington State Toy Show
May 10 / Washington State Fair and Events Center, PuyallupThe Seattle Super Saunter
May 17 / South/148th St. Light Rail, ShorelineRun or Wine
May 17 / Northshore Athletic Fields, Woodinville
Community Festivals
Check out the state’s oldest blossom festival in Wenatchee, Maifest in Leavenworth, Victorian heritage in Port Townsend or Cinco de Mayo in Seattle.
Apple Blossom Festival
May 1-4 / Various Locations, WenatcheeVictorian Heritage Festival
May 2-4 / Various Locations, Port TownsendSequim Irrigation Festival
May 2-10 / Various Locations, SequimCinco de Mayo
May 3 / 1660 S. Roberto Maestas Festival St., SeattleMay Day
May 3 / Meridian Playground, SeattleLake Sammamish Outdoor Festival
May 3 / Lake Sammamish State Park, IssaquahPenn Cove Water Festival
May 10 / CoupevilleMaifest
May 3-25 / Various Locations, LeavenworthBeacon Arts Street Fairs
May 10 / Various Locations, SeattleEdmonds Spring Fest
May 10 / Frances Anderson Playfiend, EdmondsU District Street Fair
May 17-18 / U District, SeattleNorthwest Folklife Festival
May 23-26 / Seattle Center, SeattleUW Bothell Block Party & Brewfest
May 31 / Downtown BothellForest Festival
May 29-June 1 / Various Locations, Shelton
Tail Wags
Here’s to the dogs, horses, cats and reptiles in our lives.
Home & Garden
Look for art inspiration for inside the home or plants for the outside.
It’s a Small World
This month, we celebrate African, Viking, Norwegian, Chinese, native American, Greek, and Filipino cultures.
Happy May, friends!
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