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7 things to do this weekend: August 18-20

Aug 18, 2017, 11:13 AM | Updated: 11:15 am

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Joyful Days: Chief Seattle Days – Friday to Sunday, August 18-20. This event honors Chief Seattle, a former leader of the Suquamish people. This event is expected to have a pow wow, canoe races, a 5K run and much more. Details here.

City Fun: Snoqualmie Railroad Days – Friday to Sunday, August 18-20. The annual event celebrates the town’s origin of logging and railroad. Attendees will find arts, free wagon rides, a model train show and even timber sports shows. There will also be a field of fun for kids. The event will be held at the Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King Street, Snoqualmie. Details here.

Festive Mood: Ballard Burrito Fest – Saturday, August 19, 11a to 6p Food and fun will be rolled together at this event. There will be food vendors, plenty of lawn games, kids’ activities and more. Also at the event will be plenty of live music. This event will take place at the Ballard Commons Park in Seattle. Details here.

Community Excitement: Celebrate Woodinville Festival – Saturday, August 19, 8a to 5:30p. Enjoy a pancake breakfast, the parade, arts, exhibitors and plenty of other activities. Some activities will take place at Woodin Creek Park, Wilmot Creek Park, and the parade will be on 175th St. in Woodinville. Details here.

Educational Fun: Viking Days – Saturday & Sunday, August 19-20, 10a to 5p. This event highlights Nordic foods, entertainment, and other happenings. There will be a couple of stages showcasing entertainment and plenty of sausage and other good tasting treats. Location: 30145 NW 67th Street, Seattle. Details here.

Positively Paint: Festival of Artists at Work – Saturday & Sunday, August 19-20, 10a to 5p. Booths and more booths at this event with more than 100. The Port of Everett Marina will be a place for painting, pottery, jewelry, photography and much more. Also, there is expected to be live music, entertainment and plenty of food. Location 1700 West Marine View Drive, Everett. Details here.

Native Jubilee: In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival – Saturday, August 19, 10a to 5p. This event encompasses the Washington State History Museum and Tacoma Art Museum coming together for a day of fun and activities. Enjoy singing, dancing, drumming, indigenous food, and other activities. Both museums are expected to offer free admission, according to the event site. Location: Tacoma. Details here.

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