Every year we have milestones on Queen Anne that seem timed with the seasons… late Spring finishes up with the annual Bigelow Block Sale and the new Queen Anne Art Walk, Fall means Halloween on Queen Anne Ave, and Winter brings Holiday Magic to our business district.
Now, Summer quickly approaches and that means Queen Anne Days! The free two-day event is chock-full of events and activities for adults and families alike. Mark your calendars for July 11th and 12th, and get ready to celebrate Summer on Queen Anne!
The weekend kicks off with a shot as the racers take off at the annual Queen Anne Helpline Fun Run & Walk on Saturday, July 11th. Registration is open now and all proceeds benefit the Queen Anne Helpline and its programs for neighbors in need.
Next up on Saturday late morning/afternoon is Summerfest, a new adult-focused featuring a wine and beer garden (courtesy of Baer Winery, Mac & Jack’s and Cider 6), Art Walks, live music, and the Marqueen Garage car show.
Also new this year is the Queen Anne History Treasure Hunt. The contest is an interactive, phone-based game created by the Queen Anne Historical Society, Geocaching.com and the Queen Anne Neighborhood Alliance. It’s sure to be a great way to explore the history of Queen Anne. Participants will need a free Geocaching.com account to play.
Familyfest on Sunday is all about the kids, and it’s going to be bigger than ever with more bouncy houses, some of the best kid bands in Seattle, and kid-oriented fun & games.
Meanwhile, Queen Anne merchants will host their annual Sidewalk Sale on both Saturday and Sunday.
Here’s the full agenda for Queen Anne Days:
Queen Anne Helpline Fun Run & Walk – Saturday, July 11th. Register here.
- Day of registration: t-shirt and number pick up beginning at 7am – QA Lutheran Church, 8th Ave W and McGraw
- 8 am start for all runners and walkers at 5th W and Halladay St
- Mostly flat course follows the historic crown of Queen Anne
- Finish in front of Coe School, 7th Ave W
- Awards ceremony, raffle prizes and food at QA Lutheran Church after the race. Awards for first place finishers: Mens, Womens, Girls 12 and under, Boys 12 and under
- Prize for best, most creative hat!
- Guest announcer Steve Raible
Sidewalk Sale – 10am-6pm Saturday/Sunday – Get a deal, patronize a new business and support local entrepreneurs
Summerfest – Saturday, July 11th
- 1:30pm – Doggie Parade (with trophies!), meet in front of Queen Anne Community Center at 1:15pm
- 2:00pm-9:00pm – West Queen Anne Playfield: Beer, Wine & Cider Garden / Marqueen Garage Car Show / Tai Chi for Seniors / Chess opportunities / Pottery hands-on demonstrations / Uptown Art Show / Wine & Art / Live Music / Food and more
Familyfest – Sunday, July 12th
- 10:30am – Kiddie Parade – Decorate your “ride” and get creative with your kids for this neighborhood parade; gather at McClure School Parking Lot, parade begins at 11:00am
- 11:00am-4:00pm – West Queen Anne Playfield
- Bands: The Not-Its!, Recess Monkey, Johnny Bregar, The Harmonica Pocket, The Tallboys, Seattle Kokon Taiko
- Lots of bouncy houses
- Food trucks
- Games, arts, crafts and other fun activities hosted by local businesses and organizations
- Bunnies to pet and snuggle with
Queen Anne Days is a volunteer-run weekend – and the volunteers live right here in our neighborhood. You can follow the announcements via Facebook or the Queen Anne Days website. Everyone is welcome to attend the festivities!