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 483-2250 for information or visit

www.countryvillagebothell.com.

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 483-2250 for information or visit www.countryvillagebothell.coml

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–

-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!

-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!

– Fourth of July Children’s Parade

Friday, July 4th 11:15

Participants line up  on Main St. at 103rd

Parade route:  Main Street & SR 527 . 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, noon

Main Street & SR 527 . 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 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 486-7430 for July event information or visit www.ci.bothell.wa.us

6th Annual Fall Car Show

August 32, 2008

Country Village Shops

www.countryvillagebothell.com

SEPTEMBER

Dahlia Show

Courtyard Hall at Country Village Shops

Come enjoy this colorful display. Call 483-2250 or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com for 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 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 483-2250 for information or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com.

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 483-2250 or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com for information.

DECEMBER

Winterfest:

Tree Lighting & Santa Arrival

Park at Bothell Landing

Join us for caroling, annual holiday tree lighting and Santa’s arrival. Call 486-7430 for details.

Santa Arrival Downtown

FrameWright Gallery

Santa visits with children three days a week throughout the month of December. Call 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 483-2250 or visit www.countryvillagebothell.com.