5–6

Umoja Fest

Judkins Park, Seattle parentmap.com/umoja

Aug. 10–13

Pierce County Fair

Graham parentmap.com/pierce-county-fair early to snag a free kite, bring your own or purchase a kite kit for $4. Enjoy demos, inflatables and food-truck fare amid all the awesome kite-flying action! Saturday–Sunday, Aug. 5–6. The festival is free; parking is $10. parentmap.com/kite-festival

� Pause a moment during the hustle and bustle of summer to join Green Lake’s moving From Hiroshima to Hope lantern-floating ceremony. This contemplative event commemorates victims of the Hiroshima and Nagasaki bombings, as well

Aug. 23 | Wednesday

Gansango Music & Dance

Washington Park Arboretum, Seattle parentmap.com/arboretum all the animals, rides, entertainment and food in a medium-size, rather than jumbo, package. Thursday–Sunday, Aug. 10–13. Gate admission is $6 with advance purchase; ages 5 and younger free; $10 at the gate. Discounts available. parentmap.com/ pierce-county-fair

� Love it or hate it, the Blue Angels’ roaring airshow is a fixture of summer in Seattle — and the culmination of a bounty of neighborhood Seafair events. Turn your eyes to the sky to spot the blazing-fast planes, or head to Lake Washington for the hydro races during Seafair Weekend, Friday–Sunday, Aug. 4–6. parentmap.com/seafair

� Join in the joyful celebration at Seattle’s Judkins Park, where Umoja Fest honors the strength of our local African American community and contributions from across the African diaspora. Umoja Fest features a parade, music, yummy food and plenty of fun for kids. Saturday–Sunday, Aug. 5–6. Free. parentmap.com/umoja

� Fly high at Chambers Bay’s annual kite festival, now expanded to two days! Turn up parentmap.com/ol-reign as victims of war and violence everywhere. Sunday, Aug. 6, 6–8 p.m. Free. parentmap.com/hiroshima

� Book your tix — with a discount for ParentMap readers! — to OL Reign’s Kids Day, when the team will take on rival team the Portland Thorns. On Sunday, Aug. 6, get close to the soccer action and marvel at elite players Megan Rapinoe, Jess Fishlock and Rose Lavelle. Tickets, with discount, $16 and up.

� Saddle up for old-fashioned county-fair fun at the Pierce County Fair in Graham. If our biggest state fair is a bit much for your crew, this fair has

� Join the United Way and Doug Baldwin Jr. for a community barbecue featuring delicious food, music, dancing and games. Proceeds support the Racial Equity Coalition’s afterschool youth programming. Saturday, Aug. 12, 11 a.m.–3 p.m. at Renton Memorial Stadium. $10 per plate; ages 5 and younger free. parentmap.com/bbq

� Frolic among the towering sunflower blooms at Maris Family Farm’s gorgeous annual flower fest. Entry includes one bloom, a wagon ride, a jump pillow and more kids’ activities. In addition to the sunflowers, the farm promises a new special guest, zinnias! Saturday–Sunday, Aug. 12–13, 19–20 and 26–27. Admission $18–$20; ages 2 and younger free. parentmap.com/maris continued from page 21

� Snoqualmie Days is the ideal festival for families with train lovers in their ranks. In addition to fun with trains, find Lego activities, a pancake breakfast and the grand parade! Friday–Saturday, Aug. 19–20. parentmap.com/snoqualmie-days

� Spend a summer evening at the lovely Washington Park Arboretum, enjoying the African beats of Gansango Music & Dance, whose performance will get the kids on their feet. Apparently, there will also be free ice cream, while supplies last. Wednesday, Aug. 23, 6–8 p.m., at the arboretum’s Graham Visitor Center. Free. parentmap.com/arboretum ■

Nancy Chaney is ParentMap’s Out + About editor.

SPONSORED EVENTS

Aug. 6

OL Reign Kids Day Match Cheer on OL Reign as they take on Portland Thorns FC at Lumen Field. Giveaways at the door, balloon artists, face painters, fun photo ops and more! olreign.com

Aug. 9 & 23

Music at the Arboretum

Spend a special (and free) night at the Arboretum with Jose Gonzales Trio (8/9) and Gansango Music & Dance (8/23). Free ice cream while supplies last. bit.ly/musicinthearboretum

Sept. 21-23

Salmon Homecoming 2023 wpsea.org/pmsalmon

This second annual celebration, created in partnership with the Salmon Homecoming Alliance, will honor how salmon feed our health, spirit and economy.