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The tradition continues! Plan your visit to Carillon Point to unleash your inner pirate! The historic tall ships will make their way from Bremerton to the dock in Kirkland from Sep. 7-12.
The Lady Washington, better known as the HMS Interceptor from the Disney movie Pirates of the Caribbean: The Curse of the Black Pearl, will once again be on tour. The other ship on display, the Hawaiian Chieftain, is a replica of a centuries-old merchant vessel.
During the festival, the ships will offer dockside tours and a variety of sailings on Lake Washington during their stay in Kirkland. Crew will also be on hand in period costume to answer questions, tell stories, and provide insight about life on board the ship. Enjoy a living history experience with demonstrations of tall ship handling, sea shanty singing and maritime storytelling! These unique sailing excursions offer an amazing opportunity to experience an exciting piece of history and witness amazing views of Lake Washington.
Sailing guests will embark on a two or three-hour tall ship sailing experience.
Adventure Sails and Evening Sails feature sailing as it was done for hundreds of years. Join in a sea shanty, enjoy breathtaking views and meet the modern day crew that travels the west coast. Battle sails will feature fast-paced maneuvering and live black powder cannon fire as the ships vie to win the battle.
Note: A ticket is required for all passengers, including babies. Children 16 and under must be accompanied by an adult. Refreshments are not provided, but you are welcome to bring your own (no glass please). Accessibility is addressed on a case-by-case basis, so please inquire ahead of time.
Live bands, children’s entertainment and 8 food vendors make lunch more fun in Libertyville’s Cook Park on Fridays this summer. Each week is excitingly different, but equally enjoyable.
Once a month on Fridays this summer, families can crawl over to Crab Cove Visitors Center for free music and family fun as the sun set over the San Francisco Bay. The visitor center will stay open late, hosting activities on the deck starting at 4:30 p.m. Bring a blank, lawn chair and picnic dinner. Food will also be available for purchase at the cove.
Ever wonder what’s up there? Join park staff and the San Diego Astronomy Association (SDAA) for an evening of stargazing. Arrive at sunset for a twilight hike to search for bats and scorpions! Everyone will enjoy optic-friendly s’mores!
Inclement weather will cancel. If you have questions, call the park at 619-561-0580.
The Carlsbad Village Association’s (CVA) Art in the Village will returns bringing 110 local and regional fine artists for a one-day, open-air art show with something for everyone! Starting at 9 a.m., attendees can browse dynamic exhibits, meet the artists, and listen to live acoustic and classical music along State St. and Grand Ave. right in the heart of the Village, just blocks from Carlsbad State Beach. Live sculpting and painting demos will take place throughout the day.
The Family Open Studios will be available for art-making projects for the whole family. A new Teen Art Pavilion will showcase the incredible artwork of teen artists from local high schools. The City of Carlsbad Cultural Arts Department will be unveiling a unique art project to be installed in the Village, as the first of half a dozen Carlsbad-centric public art pieces.
Public parking is plentiful in the Village, and the beach is only two blocks away. Numerous casual and fine dining establishments are within steps from the venue, as well as shopping at a wide variety of boutiques, salons, and galleries.
The 44th annual Gravenstein Apple Fair is held under the shade of majestic oaks in Ragle Ranch Park in Sebastopol. Enjoy a weekend of old-fashioned fun, music on two stages, arts and crafts vendors, local food, wine, cider and beer, contests, a children’s corner, a chef’s tent, a DIY tent, and even an artisan cheese tent.
Chicago’s favorite donut and coffee shop is gearing up for the second annual Stan’s Donut 5K, a family-friendly lakefront run/walk that plies runners with donuts during the race and at the finish line. As if free donuts wasn’t enough, all participants get a Dri-Fit t-shirt and a donut-shaped medal with an attached keychain. Kids 12 and under can get into the action with the half-mile Kids Dash, which also ends with a donut at the finish line, plus a t-shirt, race bib, medal and a meet-and-greet with American Ninja Warriors from the NBC hit show. Cornhole, bean bags, inflatables and other donut-themed games round out the experience. The race benefits the Greater Chicago Food Depository, which distributes the equivalent of 164,000 meals daily to those in need.
Celebrate Atlanta and soccer culture during this free, daylong party that includes food and drinks, music, a soccer mini-pitch, games, apparel, and an Atlanta United viewing party. Atlanta recording artist Waka Flocka will be there to celebrate along with other celebrity friends and soccer legends. Iconic Atlanta artist Greg Mike will also be there finishing his MLS All-Star inspired mural, live.
Afrikan Djeli Cultural Institute presents the Atlanta African Dance & Drum Festival, which features a diverse range of music and movement workshops, an African inspired craft market, food vendors, Kid’s Camp and finale concert. Learn dances from West Africa, Cuba, North Africa and more!
Photo: Atlanta African Dance and Drum Festival via Facebook
