Explore Bothell, Washington
Annual Events
MARCH
Community Egg Hunt
West Hill Elementary School
10 am
Co-sponsored by the City of Bothell Parks and Recreation and the Northsore YMCA. Bring your basket and collect candy eggs and prizes. Hunt is divided by age group, toddler through 6th grade. Bring a can of food for the Hopelink Food Bank!
APRIL
Arbor Day
April 12, 2008
10 am
Bring gloves, and hand tools (shovels & rakes) for this rain or shine event. Please call ahead for groups of six or more, (425)486-7430 so we can be sure to have plenty of refreshements!
MAY
Bothell’s Farmers Market at Country Village Shops
New, longer hours. Every Friday, May through September from 12 to 6pm. Enjoy this Country Village tradition with cut flowers, local honey, seasonal fruits, veggies and many beautiful hand-crafted items. Now with over 37 vendors, live music and wine tasting! Call (425)483-2250 for more information.
Mother’s Day Flower & Garden Show
Country Village Shops
JUNE
Father’s Day Car Show
Country Village Shops
Bring Dad out for a fun afternoon. Bring your vintage auto, or just come enjoy the show. Fathers can enter prize drawings. Call (425)483-2250 for information.
The Battle of Bothell Lacrosse Tournament
June 20, 21, 22
LiveArts Festival
June 28 & 29
10 to 6 pm daily
The Park at Bothell Landing
Conveniently located next to the Burke-Gillman Trail, excellent art, good food, free bike racks, and pleasant Seattle summer weather will make this the perfect event for the whole family! Whether you are an artist, artisan, volunteer, or visitor to the festival, we invite you to stroll through our Website and learn more about this year’s exciting event.
JULY
City of Bothell Freedom Festival Celebration
July 3 & 4
Enjoy two days of family fun! Events include the following–
- Patriot Dance Park at Bothell Landing:
July 3rd, 7 to 10 pm
Featuring Tracy Allen Moore as Elvis! This is a free, fun event for all ages and kicks off the City of Bothell’s Freedom Festival! - Pancake Breakfast Downtown Fire House
10726 Beardslee Blvd. Enjoy pancakes cooked and served by the City of Bothell Fire Department at the Downtown Fire House before heading for the parade. This is a free event! - Fourth of July Children’s Parade
Friday, July 4th, 11:15.
Participants line up on Main St. at 103rd. The parade route is Main Street & SR 527 and for children up to 12 years old. Bring your bike, wagon, dog, etc.. Decorate them and go through the parade first. - Fourth of July Parade
Friday July 4, 12:00pm
Main Street & SR 527.
Come and Enjoy this 100 year old event. - Re-Enactment of the Battle of Concord
Friday, July 4, 2 pm (after parade)
Park at Bothell Landing . See Bothell residents reenact this historic battle.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheatre
Friday evenings in July & August Bring a picnic dinner and listen to music ranging from jazz and blues to rock and swing.
Call 425-486-7430 for July event information or visit ww.ci.bothell.wa.us.
AUGUST
Movie in the Park
Saturday August 23
Dusk (Approx. 9 pm).
Bring your blankets and chairs and come donw to the Park at Bothell Landing for Grease the movie, karaoke style!
Fuchsia Show
Country Village Shops
Presented by the Sno-King Fuchsia Society with over 25 exhibitors. Call 778-4913 or 483-2250 or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com for details.
City of Bothell RiverFest
Downtown Bothell including City Hall, Police Station & Main Street
August 24, 2008
A celebration of Bothell and all that it has to offer. Entertainment includes a concert with the Beatniks at 1 pm, family activities with inflatable amusements, car show, craft and merchants market, hobby and volunteer expo, City show and tell and more. For more details, visth the Cty's website or call the Parks and Rec. Dept. at 486-7430 or visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
The Summits of Bothell
One S.O.B.of a Bike Ride! Part of Bothell’s RiverFest celebration, this ride will take you throughout the City. The route is 35.1 challenging but scenic miles and includes seven hills, for a total elevation gain of 2,440 feet. For more information call 486-7430 or visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us.
Music in the Park Concert Series
Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheatre
Friday evenings in July & August Bring a picnic dinner and listen to music ranging from jazz and blues to rock and swing. Call (425)486-7430 for August event information or visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us
6th Annual Fall Car Show
August 32, 2008
Country Village Shops
SEPTEMBER
Dahlia Show
Courtyard Hall at Country Village Shops
Come enjoy this colorful display. Call (425)483-2250 information.
Annual Koi Show
Country Village Shops
This free event is hosted by the Washington Koi and Water Garden Society. This is a koi competition and sale, and specialists are on hand to answer questions. Call 483-2250 for information or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com.
La Fiesta Viva
Country Village Shops
Celebrate Latino cultural heritage with live music and savory foods in the central parking lot of Country Village Shops. Admission is free. Please call (425)483-2250 or 821-1127 or visit www.FiestaViva.org for information.
OCTOBER
Annual Harvest Festival & Pumpkin Painting Contest
Country Village Shops
Fun for all ages! Arts and Crafts, paint a pumpkin and win a prize or enter the scarecrow making contest. Call (425)483-2250 for information.
NOVEMBER
Holiday Open House
Country Village Shops
Let us put you in the holiday mood. Come enjoy complimentary roasted chestnuts, cookies and coffee, twinkling lights, and pony and train rides for the kids. Call (425)483-2250 for more information.
DECEMBER
Winterfest:
Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival
Park at Bothell Landing
Join us for caroling, annual holiday tree lighting and Santa’s arrival. Call (425)486-7430 for details.
Santa Arrival Downtown
FrameWright Gallery
Santa visits with children three days a week throughout the month of December. Call (425)483-7385 for hours.
Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival
Country Village Shops
Caroling, train and pony rides, and a traditional Christmas tree lighting. Santa will be here to welcome the children and the season. Call (425)483-2250 for more information.
