AUG

11–13

Get your weekend on

I can’t believe I’m saying this, but we’ve just rounded up our best ideas for the last days of summer. Gulp! So we are making the most of it, picking blueberries, bouncing our hearts out and wandering among the blooms. On top of all that, check out our top picks for this weekend right here. Plus, save an hour for a romp on the playground of the week.

— Nancy Chaney, out + about editor

ALL OF NANCY’S PICKS ►

Make the most of summer’s last weeks

Our top ideas to pack in summer fun while you still can.

Endless summer ►

5 extraordinary hikes to mountain lakes

Follow these trails to pick berries and dip toes in a gorgeous alpine lake.

Great lake hikes ►

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Free family fair CHOMP! returns

CHOMP! returns Saturday, Aug. 19, at Marymoor Park, for a free celebration of local food, live music, a petting zoo and family fun.

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KidsQuest: Summer fun seven days a week

Imagine in our shaded outside area, engineer in our water exhibit and enjoy free summer activities twice a day on weekdays. Climb, splash, repeat!

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6 things to do with the family

1. Head north or head south, either way you’ll find boot-kickin’ county-fair fun. (THROUGH SUN.)

2. Grab some low back chairs and enjoy a warm summer night at an outdoor movie — you can arrive by boat for one! (FRI.–SAT.)

3. Stroll and read on sweet story walks in lovely parks all around town. (SAT.–SUN.)

4. Fab community fests feature fun with basset hounds, bounce houses and a chicken-wing-eating contest! (SAT.)

5. Celebrate Native cultures with shopping, art activities and performances at the In the Spirit fest. (SAT.)

6. Take your Lego lover to geek out over life-size models, hands-on attractions and all things Lego at Brick Fest Live. (SAT.—SUN.)

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Wellness | Education | Fun

A Samena membership gives you access to our gym, indoor pool, outdoor pool, summertime wading pool and outdoor tennis courts. Take a tour today!

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Chestnut Montessori School open house

Join us Aug. 19 for nature-based activities at Chestnut’s Bellevue campus in celebration of our 15th birthday. All are welcome!

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Woodinville Country Day School

WCDS is a play-based preschool located in Woodinville. We offer preschool, enrichment and summer camps for children ages 2.5 and older!

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