EVENTS FOR May 2013
Forest Grove Farmer's Market
When:
May 1, 2013
Where:
Forest Grove, OR
Time:
4:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Description:
The Forest Grove Farmers Market offers produce from local farmers. The market is run by a local non-profit, Adelante Mujeres and promotes healthy eating for all, accepting WIC, SNAP and food stamps.
Sherwood Saturday Market
When:
May 1, 2013
Where:
Sherwood, OR
Time:
9:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description:
The Sherwood Saturday Market is oriented toward fresh local produce, herbs, plants, flowers, food, musicians and quality handcrafted merchandise. Vendors and musicians change weekly so there is always something new to discover.
F5 Bike to Work Day
When:
May 2, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
Bike to Work Day is a blast, as thousands of cyclists pack the streets. By riding on F5 Bike to Work Day, you can help generate political momentum for safe and bike-able streets.
Cinco de Mayo
When:
May 3, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Time:
11:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Description:
The annual Cinco de Mayo Fiesta is held in Portland in early May. The event will feature a carnival, a naturalization ceremony, ballet performances and three event stages with live music, dancing and wrestling.
Pioneer Family Festival
When:
May 3, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Time:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Description:
The Pioneer Family Festival is presented each year by the Oregon City Optimist Club. It features carnival games, rides, a BMX and skate competition, petting zoo, etc.
Sequim Irrigation Festival
When:
May 3, 2013
Where:
Sequim, WA
Description:
Celebrates the initiation, development and support of the irrigation ditches which brought water to the once dry prairies of Sequim.
Classy Chassis Parade and Car Show
When:
May 3, 2013
Where:
Wenatchee, WA
Description:
The Les Schwab Classy Chassis Parade has become an Apple Blossom weekend favorite. The classic car, rod, and truck show is fun for the whole family and takes place right after the parade.
Clean Sweep Auburn
When:
May 4, 2013
Where:
Auburn, WA
Time:
7:30 AM
Description:
This community-wide volunteer effort focuses on major clean-up and beautification efforts in downtown Auburn and other areas around the city.
Faire in the Grove
When:
May 4, 2013
Where:
Forest Grove, OR
Time:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description:
Faire in the Grove is a Renaissance/Medieval fair with armored combat shows, dance, music, storytelling, merchants, juggling, medieval cooking, children's activities, medieval games, textile and book-binding demos and leather working. It is put on by Pacific University's History Department.
Cleanup Day
When:
May 4, 2013
Where:
La Center, WA
Description:
Join us as residents gather to dispose of nontoxic materials, yard debris, shredded paper and hazardous materials.
Cheers to Belgian Beers
When:
May 4, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Time:
12:00 PM - 9:00 PM
Description:
The Portland's Cheers to Belgian Beers festival started in 2007 as a celebration of Belgian style beers. Last year, the 40 participating breweries created 45 unique brews. Attendees vote on their favorite brewery and homemade beers amongst other awards.
Tacoma Arthritis Walk
When:
May 4, 2013
Where:
Tacoma, WA
Description:
The Tacoma Arthritis Walk is part of a larger nationwide event that raises awareness and funds for the Arthritis Foundation to fight arthritis, the nation's most common cause of disability.
Apple Blossom Parade
When:
May 4, 2013
Where:
Wenatchee, WA
Description:
Look for the WALLY van!
The Apple Blossom Festival is an 11-day annual festival that attracts over 100,000 spectators who will enjoy festivities including live music, carnival rides, great food, games & activities, and of course, the Grand parade.
Fight for Air Walk
When:
May 5, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Time:
8:30 AM
Description:
Look for the WALLY van!
Each year, too many lives are lost to lung disease and this is your chance to walk, raise money and make an impact in their honor. By joining the Fight for Air Walk you are making the commitment to fight lung disease so everyone can breathe easier- including you!
Mobile Food Rodeo (SLU Spring Festival)
When:
May 5, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
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Slated to be the premier showcase for mobile cuisine in the Pacific Northwest.
Brews Cruise
When:
May 5, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
The Seattle Brews Cruise is a new urban ride produced by the Cascade Bicycle Club for recreational cyclists who appreciate city riding and quality Pacific Northwest microbrews. The ride begins at Schooner Exact Brewery in Seattle's SODO District.
Lilac Bloomsday Run
When:
May 5, 2013
Where:
Spokane, WA
Time:
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:
The Lilac Bloomsday Run is one of the largest and most prestigious road races in the world. Organized by the Lilac Bloomsday Association, it's mission is to promote national and international sports competition and fitness education for the civic betterment, social improvement, and physical well-being of the general public.
Taste of the Nation
When:
May 7, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Description:
Join us at Portland's premier tasting event dedicated to ending childhood hunger. Mix and mingle with Portland's premier chefs, wineries and distilleries in the heart of downtown Portland.
Girls Night Out
When:
May 9, 2013
Where:
Bainbridge Island, WA
Description:
Girls Night Out celebrates local women with shopping, dining, reception and more.
Art Up Phinneywood
When:
May 10, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Time:
6:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Description:
Art Up PhinneyWood is a festive neighborhood party that features local art and more.
Walla Walla Hot Air Balloon Stampede
When:
May 10, 2013
Where:
Walla Walla, WA
Time:
8:00 AM - 11:00 PM
Description:
The Hot Air Balloon Stampede is the Pacific's Northwest's most prestigious hot air balloon rally. In addition to hot air balloon launches, the event features a car show, arts fairs, a community spelling bee, live entertainment, horse races and many more activities.
Lake Run and Family Fun Festival
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Lake Oswego, OR
Description:
Annual fundraiser for needy women and children in the Portland area.
Portland Doggie Dash
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Time:
7:00 AM - 1:00 PM
Description:
Look for the WALLY van!
The Portland Doggie Dash is a fundraising walk with all proceeds being donated to the Oregon Humane Society. There will also be live music, food, contests for canines and people, music, vendor booths and doggie demonstrations throughout the day.
Sammamish Northwest Paddling Festival
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Sammamish, WA
Description:
This one-day event features a sea kayak packing contest, sea kayak tours, Stand UP Paddle boarding classes, and many other activities geared toward paddle sport enthusiasts
Sounders FC v. San Jose Earthquakes
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Time:
1:00 PM
Look for the WALLY van!
Women's Living the Dream Ride
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Snohomish, WA
Time:
8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:
The Women's Living the Dream Ride is a cycling event centered around all the things women love: fresh air, friends, fitness, fun and a little "bling".
Rainier Dragon Boat Festival
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Tacoma, WA
Description:
The Rainier Dragon Boat Festival will feature a competitive dragon boat race, which hosts teams from all over the west coast. The race will be the first stop on the Pacific Dragon Boat Association regional series schedule.
W.E.R.K. Day
When:
May 11, 2013
Where:
Wilsonville, OR
Time:
8:00 AM
Description:
Environmental clean-up day that draws volunteers for a variety of clean-up projects.
Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K
When:
May 12, 2013
Where:
Kirkland, WA
Description:
Starting and finishing at Juanita Beach Park, the Kirkland Half Marathon offers a scenic tour through Kirkland, inclusive of views along Lake Washington. Held on Mother's Day each May, the event offers a special opportunity for the mothers of our community.
Annual Quilt Show
When:
May 12, 2013
Where:
Molalla, OR
Time:
10:00 AM
Description:
This annual quilt show takes place on Mother's Day weekend and features around 100 quilts, mostly vintage, that will be on display, including some that traveled with pioneers on the Oregon Trail.
The Color Run TM
When:
May 12, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
The Color Run 5k event is a unique experience focused less on speed and more on crazy color fun with friends and family. Color runners come from all different ages, shapes, sizes, and speeds; but everyone toeing the start line has a blast. Whether you are a casual morning mall walker or an Olympic athlete, the 3 miles of The Color Run course will be the most memorable and colorful run of your life!
Windermere Marathon
When:
May 13, 2013
Where:
Spokane, WA
Time:
7:00 AM
Description:
The Windermere Marathon goes from Post Falls, Idaho to downtown Spokane and is a Boston Marathon qualifying race. It provides an excellent running experience to non-elite runners.
Seafair Scholarship Program for Women
When:
May 15, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
This is a unique Summer experience for young women seeking academic scholarships and opportunities for leadership development. Participants compete for more than $20,000 in scholarship assistance.
Iris Festival
When:
May 16, 2013
Where:
Keizer, OR
Description:
The Keizer Iris Festival is the premier community event in Keizer, Oregon. This festival features an art show, poker tournament, baseball homerun derby, fair activities and games, a carnival, a 5k run, iris gardens, concerts and many more activities.
Seattle International Film Festival
When:
May 16, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
Show cases features, documentaries, short films, and animation.
Viking Fest
When:
May 17, 2013
Where:
Poulsbo, WA
Description:
Viking Fest is Proudly held by the Communities of Poulsbo & Kitsap County to celebrate the spirit of our Scandinavian Founders. Come Join us for a great Family Event!
Syttende Mai
When:
May 17, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
This fun event, Syttende Mai, brings together over 20,000 spectators in celebration of Norway's Constitution Day!
Spokane Lilac Festival
When:
May 17, 2013
Where:
Spokane, WA
Description:
The Spokane Lilac Festival celebrates a tradition in Spokane dating back to 1938, showcasing the region's spring lilacs. The festival also includes a car show and a parade that honors the Armed Forces.
Petpalooza
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Auburn, WA
Description:
Join us for this special day that is dedicated to our four-legged family members and other furry friends
Paine Field Aviation Day
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Everett, WA
Time:
9:00 AM - 5:00 PM
Description:
Paine Field Aviation Day is fun for the whole family and includes plenty of food and activities. All kinds of airplanes are on display and there are many local non-profits that set up booths with information and short workshops.
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Lacey, WA
Time:
10:00 AM - 6:00 PM
Description:
The Lacey Spring Fun Fair has been an annual event since 1988. It has provided free Kids World activities and entertainment for thousands of visitors. Attractions include a crafts show, community exhibits, an on-site parade and more.
Farmer's Market
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Lake Oswego, OR
Description:
This is a European-style market that showcases some of the region's finest agricultural products.
The Taste of Mukilteo (General Aviation Day)
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Mukilteo, WA
Description:
The Taste of Mukilteo is held every year as part of General Aviation Day at Paine Field in Mukilteo, WA. The event features wine, beer and food from area restaurants and chefs.
Northwest Corks and Crush
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Puyallup, WA
Time:
5:30 PM
Description:
A wine tasting and fundraising auction like no other, Northwest Corks & Crush is a unique event that blends fine wines, coveted auction lots and live music to benefit our community's health.
Sounders FC v. FC Dallas
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Time:
7:30 PM
Look for the WALLY van!
University District Street Fair
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Time:
10:00 AM - 7:00 PM
Description:
The U District Street Fair is the kick-off event for the festival season in the Seattle region. It is the longest running street festival in the nation. Self-described as "country fair meets urban retail corridor", the Street Fair attracts 50,000 attendees and over 350 craft, food and information booths to the District on the third weekend of May each year.
Girls on the Run
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
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Girls on the Run is a twelve week program, consisting of twenty-four ninety-minute sessions. The curriculum is taught by a team of two to three coaches.Teams hold two running events per year a practice 5k and an end-of-the-season 5k.
Armed Forces Torchlight Parade, Spokane
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
Spokane, WA
Description:
The Spokane Lilac Festival's Armed Forces Torchlight Parade is the key event during the weekend festival each year. It features bands, floats, drill units and equestrian groups.
Take Care of West Linn Day
When:
May 18, 2013
Where:
West Linn, OR
Time:
9:00 AM
Description:
Take Care of West Linn Day is a community event promoting the value of volunteerism and community pride.
Capital City Marathon
When:
May 19, 2013
Where:
Olympia, WA
Time:
7:00 AM - 1:30 PM
Description:
This is an annual half and full marathon event. The Capital City Marathon Association makes donations to the community from entry fees and dollars received from sponsors. Donations go to local high schools and local cross-country teams, college scholarships and more. In all, $15,000 or more goes to students and schools in the community.
Pug Crawl
When:
May 19, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Description:
Look for the WALLY van!
The annual Pug Crawl, organized by the Oregon Humane Society, has been bringing together fans of pugs for 10 years. The event features a pug parade, where nearly 100 costumed pugs walked a short path together.
Rock n Roll Half Marathon
When:
May 19, 2013
Where:
Portland, OR
Description:
The scenic half marathon course starts and finishes Downtown adjacent to Waterfront Park. After the race, reunite with family and friends in the Family Reunion area and relish in post-race accomplishment with refreshments and live music at the finish line stage.
Java Rock Cafe Battle of the Bands
When:
May 23, 2013
Where:
Hillsboro, OR
Time:
9:00 PM
Description:
Java Rock Cafe provides a center stage opportunity for high school students, ages 14 - 19, to perform their own music. Insomnia Coffee Company is hosting the bi-monthly event from October through May.
Northwest Folklife Festival
When:
May 23, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
Celebrate, share and sustain the vitality of folk, ethnic and traditional arts for present and future generations.
Moses Lake Spring Festival
When:
May 25, 2013
Where:
Moses Lake, WA
Description:
Join us for this annual festival and parade held every year on Memorial Day weekend. Activities include a 3-on-3 basketball tournament, car shows, carnivals and more.
Juan de Fuca Festival
When:
May 25, 2013
Where:
Port Angeles, WA
Description:
Join us for this four-day arts festival celebrated every Memorial Day weekend. This festival will amaze and delight you with its quality, diversity and just plain fun.
Pike Place Market Festival
When:
May 25, 2013
Where:
Seattle, WA
Description:
The Pike Place market is world-famous. Tourists flock in to watch salmon being tossed in the air, but for one weekend in May Seattleites converge on "The Market" for a street festival that matches The Market's personality. In addition to the hundreds of existing shops in the area the streets are covered with tents of artwork.
Ski to Sea
When:
May 26, 2013
Where:
Bellingham, WA
Time:
7:45 AM
Description:
Look for the WALLY van!
The Ski to Sea Festival is a two-week event that takes place in Bellingham. The festival centers on the Ski to Sea Race, an 85-mile relay featuring seven venues from the top of Mt. Baker to Bellingham Bay. The two-week festival begins mid-May, with the Ski to Sea Race topping off the festivities on the 26th.
Annual Cruzin'' to Colby Car Show
When:
May 26, 2013
Where:
Everett, WA
Time:
8:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Description:
Cruzin'' to Colby is a car show and cruise put on by the Seattle Rod-tiques, a Northwest car club. Designed to mimic the 1960's hobby of cruising down Colby Ave. in Everett, the Cruzin' to Colby event also features a Sock Hop which is open to the public. Proceeds from the Cruzin' to Colby events benefit the Hospice of Snohomish County and Camp Fire of Snohomish County organizations.
Memorial Day Celebration
When:
May 27, 2013
Where:
Oregon City, OR
Description:
This Memorial Day celebration includes jet flyovers by the Oregon National Guard, presentation of colors, playing of taps, key note speakers, placing of flowers, historic cemetery tours, events for children, and more!
Bellevue Jazz Festival
When:
May 29, 2013
Where:
Bellevue, WA
Time:
5:00 PM
Description:
This multi-venue series of jazz events celebrates community and the creative power of music.
Mason County Forest Festival
When:
May 30, 2013
Where:
Shelton, WA
Time:
10:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Description:
The Mason County Forest Festival has been a tradition for over sixty years. Events include a carnival, a car show, a family fun night, fireworks, a logging show, vendors, live entertainment, a fun run and a parade.
Canby Wine and Food Fest
When:
May 31, 2013
Where:
Canby, OR
Description:
The Canby Wine and Food Fest offers wines from Oregon wineries, cuisine catered by local restaurants, art from local artists and live entertainment. There will also be a marketplace with flower and antique vendors.
Edmonds Waterfront Festival
When:
May 31, 2013
Where:
Edmonds, WA
Time:
11:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Description:
The Edmonds Waterfront Festival includes a classic yacht show, offshore powerboat fun run, arts and crafts, beer and wine garden, two stages of live entertainment, food vendors, kids' rides and activities, the Seafair Pirates, hydroplane and race-car displays, a 5K run and trout fishing for kids.
Spokane Artfest
When:
May 31, 2013
Where:
Spokane, WA
Description:
ArtFest features three days of arts, crafts, and music in Spokane's Olmsted brothers' landscaped park in Browne's Addition. Artists demonstrate how they create work while children get hands on art experiences in a wide array activity. Continuous musical entertainment from jazz to country is presented while visitors enjoy scrumptious food from some of the area's most colorful restaurants. ArtFest is presented by the Northwest Museum of Arts & Culture with media support provided by The Pacific Northwest Inlander.