Sip & Savor: Kirkland Wine Walk, an Everett Summer Event, and a Blind Tasting

Aug 12, 2026, 8:00 AM

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The Village at Totem Lake’s Wine Walk

On Aug. 14, sip local wines and explore shops at Kirkland’s The Village at Totem Lake as part of its wine walk event. Tickets are $45 each and include 12 pour tickets, complimentary wine glasses, and wine bags to bring the bounty home. Get tickets here.

Summer in the City

Soak up the late summer sun at Everett’s Summer in the City event Aug. 14-15. There will be family-friendly activities such as giant Jenga and custom T-shirt designing, plus a plethora of local participating restaurants and live performances to check out. Learn more about the festival here.

Sensory Analysis and Blind Tasting

Woodinville’s Cascade Cliffs Vineyard & Winery is hosting an event on Aug. 14 and 16 that’s sure to challenge your tastebuds. Its sensory analysis and blind tasting event involves sampling and trying to name six of the brand’s wines without having all of one’s usual senses to rely on. For more details, head here.

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