Things to do in June (WA)

Here's another list from my friend, Cindy, of things to do in Western Washington. A lot of them are free, but not all.

Skykomish Centennial
June 5-7 Celebration of the town's 100th birthday. Music, arts and crafts, historic tours and more, at various times and locations in downtown Skykomish, Railroad Avenue and Highway 2 (360-677-2388 or www.town.skykomish.wa.us).

Bastyr's Herb and Food Fair
June 6 Garden tours, nationally/locally known herb and nutrition speakers, cooking demonstrations, arts and crafts activities for children, and live musical entertainment, 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Bastyr University, 14500 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; free (425-602-3152 or www.bastyr.edu).

Beacon Hill Festival
June 6 Entertainment, local food, carnival games, bounce toys, vendors, silent auction, 11 a.m. Jefferson Community Center, 3801 Beacon Ave. S., Seattle; free (206-684-7481).

Blast from the Past Town Celebration and Century ride
June 6 A noncompetitive bicycle ride through scenic, flat Skagit Valley, benefiting SWAN (Serving Women Across Nations), a local humanitarian organization dedicated to serving the needs of women and children in developing countries. Rides start at 7:30 a.m., downtown Sedro-Woolley; $12-$60 (360-941-3782 or www.blastfromthepastcentury.org).

Duvall Days
June 6 Fun runs, parade down Main Street, art show and all-day festival in the park with food, games crafts, music and performances, McCormick Park, 26200 N.E. Stephens Street, Duvall; free (425-788-1185 or www.duvallwa.gov/duvalldays/index.html).

Lynden Heritage Celebration
June 6 Celebration of Lynden heritage including the Taste of Lynden, Farmers Day Parade, classic car show. music and more, 9:30 a.m.-9 p.m., Fifth and Front streets, downtown Lynden, Whatcom County (360-354-5995 or www.lynden.org.Tastin'

N Racin'
June 6-7 Hydroplane racing, personal watercraft racing, classic car show, kids' activities and food vendors, 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. June 6, 9:30 a.m.-6:30 p.m., June 7, Lake Sammamish State Park, 20606 S.E. 56th St., Issaquah; $5-$10 (206-351-3330 or www.tastinracin.com).

Ocean Shores International Kite Challenge
June 6-7 Kite fliers from around the world gather for competitions, activities and kite displays, June 6-7, Ocean Shores Convention Center, Ocean Shores; free (360-289-0667 or www.cuttingedgekites.com).

PagdiriwangPhilippine Festival
June 6-7 Celebrate Filipino independence at this annual celebration of the arts and culture of the Philippines. Music, dance, food, children's activities, drill teams, rock bands, exhibits and martial arts, Center House, Seattle Center; free (206-684-7200 or www.seattlecenter.com/events/festivals).

BellinghamScottish Highland Games
June 6-7 Scottish Idol competition, 7 p.m. June 6; Games and events to celebrate Scottish heritage, 8 a.m.-6 p.m. June 7, Hovander Park, 5299 Neilsen Rd., Ferndale; $7-$10 (360-647-8500 or www.bhga.org).

Maritime Gig
June 6-7 Fun Run, parade, regatta, music and entertainment, food vendors, historic boat displays, arts and crafts and kids activities, 8 a.m.-7 p.m. June 6, 7 a.m.-4:30 p.m. June 7, downtown Gig Harbor (253-851-6865 or www.maritimegig.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks
June 6-7 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Boeing Employees Concert Band, June 6; Betucada Yemanja, June 7; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Wallingford Garden Tour
June 7 Self-guided tour of private gardens, 10 a.m.-4 p.m., Wallingford Neighborhood Office, 2100 N. 45th St., Seattle; $15 (206-632-3165 or www.wallingford.org).

Bicycle Sunday
June 7 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesundayw).

Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival
June 12-15 Garden art sale, horticulture experts, specialty nurseries plant sale, display gardens, music, kids' activities, food vendors, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 12, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 13, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 14, Legion Memorial Park, 145 Alverson Boulevard at West Marine View Drive, Everett (425-257-7107 or www.snohomish.org).

Doggie Olympic Games
June 13 Pooches and their handlers vie for gold, silver and bronze medals in 12 fun events, 1 p.m., Ocean Beach Boulevard and Bolstad Avenue, Long Beach, Pacific County; $10-$40 entry fee, free to spectators (800-451-2542 or www.funbeach.com/events/doggieolympics).

June 13-14 Loggers perform daredevil maneuvers and feats of strength; equipment and truck displays and barbecue, Deming Log Show Grounds, 3295 Cedarville Road, Deming, Whatcom County (360-592-3051 or www.demingloggingshow.com).

Farm Animal Day
June 13-14 Meet goats, ducks and alpacas at celebration featuring wagon rides, music, farm animals, refreshments. Seasonal fruits and vegetables, U-pick and farmstand; events at 11 a.m.-3 p.m., farm open 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m., South 47 Farm, 15410 N.E. 124th St., Redmond; free (425-869-9777 or www.south47farm.com).

Summer Concerts at the Locks
June 13-14 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Highline Community Symphonic Band, June 13; Woodinville Jazz Ensemble, June 14; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Bicycle Sunday
June 14 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Leavenworth International Accordion Festival
June 18-21 Accordion music in its many forms, with parade, workshops, jam sessions and performances. Downtown Leavenworth, Front Street and Ninth Street (509-548-5807 or www.accordioncelebration.com).

Auburn's KidsDay
June 19 Inflatable rides, mini golf, arts and crafts, face painting, activities and information fair, concessions, entertainment, 11 a.m.-4 p.m., Auburn Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. S.E., Auburn; free (253-931-3043 or www.auburnwa.gov).

Edmonds Arts Festival
June 19-21 Arts and crafts, entertainment and children's activities, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 19, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m.-6 p.m. June 21, Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St., Edmonds; free (425-771-6412 or www.edmondsartsfestival.com).

June 20-21 Display of more than 50 classic wooden vessels, many open for boarding (wear soft-soled shoes), highlighting Chris Craft vessels, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 20, 10 a.m.-4 p.m. June 21, Bell Harbor Marina, 2203 Alaskan Way, Seattle; free (425-467-1719 or www.classicyacht.org).

Greenway Days
June 20-21 Exploring the Mountains to Sound Greenway from Seattle to Central Washington with more than 25 events in 10 communities along Interstate 90. Call or see Web site for individual events and schedules. Various times and locations (206-382-5565 or www.mtsgreenway.org/greenwaydays).

Summer Concerts at the Locks
June 20-21 Free performances on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Nordic Heritage Museum, children's dance, June 20; Elliott Bay Pipe Band, June 21; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle (206-783-7059).

Iranian Festival
June 20 Art exhibits, lectures, dance group performances, kids fashion show, dance and food vendors, 11 a.m.-11 p.m., Center House, Seattle Center; free (206-295-6626 or www.iaca-seattle.org).

Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
June 20-21 Solstice Parade, noon June 20; fair with music, food vendors, arts and crafts, 10:30 a.m.-8:30 p.m. June 20, 10:30 a.m.-7 p.m. June 21, around Fremont district and at Adobe Plaza Stage, North 34th Street and Fremont Avenue North, Seattle; free (206-297-6801 or www.fremontfair.org).

Sweet Strawberryand Kite Festival
June 20 Celebrate the start of harvest season with sweet, fresh strawberries on the farm. Also featuring stunt kites and big kites with Washington Kitefliers Association, 10 a.m., V2 Farm, 20613 S.E. 436th St., Enumclaw; $7 (206-353-6695 or www.v2farm.com).

PT Cruiser Rendezvous
June 20 Puget Sound Cruisers PT Cruiser car show, 10 a.m.-3 p.m., Country Village, 23732 Bothell-Everett Highway, Bothell; $5 (206-367-9452 or www.pugetsoundcruisers.org).

Midsummer Festival
June 21 A traditional Scandinavian family celebration featuring crafts, folk dancing and food, 11 a.m., Vasa Park Resort & Ballroom, 3549 W. Lake Sammamish Parkway S.E., Bellevue; free (425-746-3260 or www.vasaparkresort.com).

Bicycle Sunday
June 21 Scenic section of Lake Washington Boulevard closed to motorized traffic, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Mason County Fair and Rodeo
June 24-26 Carnival rides, entertainment, farm exhibits, vendors, rodeo, June 24-26, Mason County Fairgrounds, 751 W. Fairgrounds Road, Shelton; free (www.masoncountyfair.org).

America's Dixieland Jazz Festival
June 25-28 A celebration of local young and old jazz musicians, June 25-28, St. Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave., Lacey; $15-$125 (360-943-9123 or www.olyjazz.com).

Taste of Tacoma
June 26-28 Taste of Tacoma features 30 restaurants, more than 30 food-product companies, art and craft vendors, the Wine & Rose wine-tasting, four outdoor music stages, a comedy club, beer gardens, carnival and amusement rides, 11 a.m.-9 p.m. June 26-27, 11 a.m.-8 p.m. June 28, Point Defiance Park, 5400 N. Pearl St., Tacoma; free (425-283-5050 or www.tasteoftacoma.com).

SeaTac International Festival
June 26-28 Local performers with ethnic and cultural music and entertainment for kids, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. June 26, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28, Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd., SeaTac; (206-973-4680 or www.ci.seatac.wa.us/park/seinternationalfestival.htm).

Olympic Music Festival
June 26-Sept. 6 The summer-long classical-music festival. Program varies by date. See Web site for schedule and details. Saturdays and Sundays through Sept. 6, Olympic Music Festival Barn, 7360 Center Road, Quilcene, Jefferson County; $12-$27 (206-527-8839 or www.olympicmusicfestival.org).

Everett Gardens of Merit Tour
June 27 Self-guided tour of six private gardens in Everett. See Web site for schedule and details. Plant sale and raffle at Evergreen Arboretum from 10 a.m.-5 p.m., Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, Marine Drive at Alverson Boulevard, Everett; $10 (425-257-8597 or www.evergreenarboretum.com).

Greenwood Car Show
June 27 A showcase of more than 500 classic and custom cars lined up along Greenwood Avenue, from North 72nd to North 87th Streets, with bands, food vendors and craft booths, 9 a.m.-4 p.m., Greenwood District, Seattle; $10-$25 car entry fee, free to spectators (206-789-1148 or www.greenwoodcarshow.com).

Party in the Park 30K Trail Run
June 27 30K run, kids activities, horse demonstrations and food. Check-in and events begin at 7 a.m., Bridle Trails State Park, Northeast 53rd Street and 116th Avenue Northeast, Kirkland; $15-$40 (425-822-9826 or www.bridletrails.org).

Celebrate the Horse
June 27-28 Horse clinics and demonstrations with an art walk and silent auction. Proceeds benefit People Helping Horses; 9:30 a.m.-7 p.m. June 27, 9:30 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28, Puyallup Fair and Events Center, 110 Ninth Ave. S.W., Puyallup; $8-$15 (360-435-9393 or www.celebratethehorse.org).

Bellevue Strawberry Festival
June 27-28 Celebration featuring fresh strawberries, agricultural displays, games and entertainment, 10 a.m.-8 p.m. June 27, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 28, Crossroads International Park, 16000 N.E. 10th St., Bellevue; free (425-450-1049 or www.bellevuestrawberryfestival.org).

Summer Concerts at the Locks
June 27-28 Free concerts on the lawn at Hiram M. Chittenden (Ballard) Locks; Pacific Cascade Big Band, June 27; Microsoft Orchestra, June 28; 2 p.m., 3015 N.W. 54th St., Seattle; free (206-783-7059).

Backyard Habitat Family Fair
June 28 Celebrate our backyards as habitat for wildlife. Family-friendly, nature-oriented activities, nature walks, more, 1-4 p.m., IslandWood, 4450 Blakely Ave. N.E., Bainbridge Island; free (206-842-5955 or www.islandwood.org).

Midsommarfest
June 28 Music and dance performances, kids activities, flower crowns, craft and food vendors, and presentations by the Skandia Folk Dance Society, 11 a.m.-6 p.m., Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive N.E., Kenmore; (206-784-7470 or www.skandia-folkdance.org/Midsommarfest/midsommarfest.html).

Bicycle Sunday
June 28 Lakefront closed to motor vehicles, 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Lake Washington Boulevard from Mount Baker Beach to Seward Park, Seattle (www.seattle.gov/parks/bicyclesunday).

Shoreline Arts Festival
June 28-29 Entertainment, arts and crafts and food vendors, 10 a.m.-7 p.m. June 28, 10 a.m.-5 p.m. June 29, Shoreline Conference Center, 18560 First Ave. N.E., Shoreline; free (206-417-4645 or www.shorelinearts).