For me there is something almost magical about a concert in the park. I just love the casual atmosphere, the fresh air, the picnic dinner, and, of course, the entertainment. While the timing of an outdoor concert means bedtimes are postponed and sometimes that means a meltdown on the way home, I find it totally worth it! If you haven’t yet attended or just can’t get enough, be sure to mark your calendar for the remaining outdoor concerts of the season!
Here is a list of the concerts happening in Issaquah, Sammamish, Snoqualmie, and North Bend - but there are many others in between and further away. My family has a goal of attending at least one concert in each location!
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WHEN: Tuesdays from 11:00 am
* July 12: The Not-Its!
* July 25: Recess Monkey
* August 9: The Board of Education
* July 25: Recess Monkey
* August 9: The Board of Education
WHEN: Tuesdays; July 12th through August 30th from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM
WHERE: Locations vary; Sammamish Commons Park, Beaver Lake Park, and East Sammamish Park
GOOD TO KNOW: Pack a lunch, plan to play at the park before/after the show
WHERE: Locations vary; Sammamish Commons Park, Beaver Lake Park, and East Sammamish Park
GOOD TO KNOW: Pack a lunch, plan to play at the park before/after the show
* July 12 – Commons Plaza – Charlie Williams, sound coach
* July 19 – East Sammamish Park – Mikey Mike, science & nature music
* July 26 – Commons Plaza – Jeff Evans, magician
* August 2 – Commons Plaza – Eric Herman, children’s music
* August 9 – Klahanie Park – Alleyoop, music, storytelling & puppets
* August 16 – Commons Plaza – Red Yarn, music & puppet show
* August 23 – East Sammamish Park – Toy Box Trio, whimsical classical music
* August 30 – Klahanie Park – Eric Herman & the Thunder Puppies
* July 19 – East Sammamish Park – Mikey Mike, science & nature music
* July 26 – Commons Plaza – Jeff Evans, magician
* August 2 – Commons Plaza – Eric Herman, children’s music
* August 9 – Klahanie Park – Alleyoop, music, storytelling & puppets
* August 16 – Commons Plaza – Red Yarn, music & puppet show
* August 23 – East Sammamish Park – Toy Box Trio, whimsical classical music
* August 30 – Klahanie Park – Eric Herman & the Thunder Puppies
WHEN: Tuesday evenings; July 12th through August 30th from 7:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: on the lawn outside the Issaquah Community Center
GOOD TO KNOW: Pick a favorite downtown restaurant or try one for the first time and then walk over to the concert. Crowds often begin gathering as early as 6:00 pm for community picnicking.
WHERE: on the lawn outside the Issaquah Community Center
GOOD TO KNOW: Pick a favorite downtown restaurant or try one for the first time and then walk over to the concert. Crowds often begin gathering as early as 6:00 pm for community picnicking.
* July 12: Atomic Pop
* July 19: Wally & The Beaves
* July 26: Patti Allen & Monster Road
* August 2: Blues Power Revue
* August 9: Portage Bay Big Band
* August 16: Medicine Hat
* August 23: Los Orchids
* August 30: The Afrodisiacs
* July 19: Wally & The Beaves
* July 26: Patti Allen & Monster Road
* August 2: Blues Power Revue
* August 9: Portage Bay Big Band
* August 16: Medicine Hat
* August 23: Los Orchids
* August 30: The Afrodisiacs
WHEN: Thursday evenings; July 9th through August 27th from 6:30 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: Located at Pine Lake Park; additional parking available at Discovery Elementary as well as shuttle service from the Park-and-Ride on 228th Avenue
GOOD TO KNOW: Pack a picnic or purchase hot dogs and ice cream
WHERE: Located at Pine Lake Park; additional parking available at Discovery Elementary as well as shuttle service from the Park-and-Ride on 228th Avenue
GOOD TO KNOW: Pack a picnic or purchase hot dogs and ice cream
* July 7 – Fun Addicts, upbeat hits from 50s to today
* July 14 – Flashback Nation, dance favorites
* July 21 – Shaggy Sweet, pop/rock/blues
* July 28 – Borrowed Time, music of Styx
* August 4 – Soul Purpose, Motown
* August 11 – Georgetown Orbits, Jamaican, ska & reggae
* August 18 – Sammamish Symphony, Viva Italia!
* August 25 – Time Turner Band, rockin’ blues
* July 14 – Flashback Nation, dance favorites
* July 21 – Shaggy Sweet, pop/rock/blues
* July 28 – Borrowed Time, music of Styx
* August 4 – Soul Purpose, Motown
* August 11 – Georgetown Orbits, Jamaican, ska & reggae
* August 18 – Sammamish Symphony, Viva Italia!
* August 25 – Time Turner Band, rockin’ blues
WHEN: Thursday evenings; June 11th to September 10th from 6:00 pm to 7:30 pm (September concerts run 5:30-7:00 pm)
WHERE: Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend
GOOD TO KNOW: Plenty of tasty food options available from Farmers Market vendors
WHERE: Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend
GOOD TO KNOW: Plenty of tasty food options available from Farmers Market vendors
* June 9 - Mount Si High School Jazz Band AND Michele McNany, Folk/Country (Music starts at 5:00)
* June 16 - True Romans, Rock/Classics
* June 23 - Amigos Nobles, Flamenco/World Beat
* June 30 - The General's 7 Dixie Band, Dixieland Jazz
* July 7 - Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience, Zydeco with a twist
* July 14 - Michele D'Amour & The Love Dealers, Blues/Americana
* July 21 - Ian McFeron Band, Alt-Folk/Pop-rock
* July 28 - Ranger & The Re-Arrangers, Gypsy Jazz/Swing
* August 4 - Derek Michael Marc, Rock/Blues/Soul
* August 11 - Ricky Venture Review, Dance Mix
* August 18 - Norman Baker & The Backroads, Americana/Alt-Folk
* August 25 - Recess Monkey, Kids Entertainment (5:00 - 5:45) AND Patrick McHenry, Country/Jazz (6:15-7:45)
* September 1 - The Winterlings, Indie-Folk (5:30-7:00)
* September 8 - The Ginger Ups, Jazzy folk/pop (5:30-7:00)
* June 16 - True Romans, Rock/Classics
* June 23 - Amigos Nobles, Flamenco/World Beat
* June 30 - The General's 7 Dixie Band, Dixieland Jazz
* July 7 - Richard Allen & The Louisiana Experience, Zydeco with a twist
* July 14 - Michele D'Amour & The Love Dealers, Blues/Americana
* July 21 - Ian McFeron Band, Alt-Folk/Pop-rock
* July 28 - Ranger & The Re-Arrangers, Gypsy Jazz/Swing
* August 4 - Derek Michael Marc, Rock/Blues/Soul
* August 11 - Ricky Venture Review, Dance Mix
* August 18 - Norman Baker & The Backroads, Americana/Alt-Folk
* August 25 - Recess Monkey, Kids Entertainment (5:00 - 5:45) AND Patrick McHenry, Country/Jazz (6:15-7:45)
* September 1 - The Winterlings, Indie-Folk (5:30-7:00)
* September 8 - The Ginger Ups, Jazzy folk/pop (5:30-7:00)
WHEN: Every other Thursday: June 30, July 14, 28, August 11 and 25
WHERE: Snoqualmie Community Park, 35018 SE Ridge Street
GOOD TO KNOW: music starts at 7:00 pm; bring a blanket and a picnic dinner
WHEN: June 18 and August 6 from 2:00 pm to 3:00 pm
WHERE: Springfree Trampoline Showroom, 1875 NW Poplar Way #1, Issaquah
GOOD TO KNOW: Expect a fun filled afternoon of entertainment, snacks, and JUMPING
WHERE: Snoqualmie Community Park, 35018 SE Ridge Street
GOOD TO KNOW: music starts at 7:00 pm; bring a blanket and a picnic dinner
* June 30 - The Beatnik’s
* July 14 - Darelle Holden and 313 Soul
* July 28 - Hit Explosion
* August 11 - Cherry Cherry
* August 25 - 8 Second Ride
* July 14 - Darelle Holden and 313 Soul
* July 28 - Hit Explosion
* August 11 - Cherry Cherry
* August 25 - 8 Second Ride
WHERE: Springfree Trampoline Showroom, 1875 NW Poplar Way #1, Issaquah
GOOD TO KNOW: Expect a fun filled afternoon of entertainment, snacks, and JUMPING
* June 18 - Mikey Mike
* August 6 - Rolie Pollie Guacamole
Issaquah ArtWalk
WHEN: First Friday; July 8, August 5; from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: downtown Issaquah - along Front Street
GOOD TO KNOW: free events include live music around every corner, hands-on art projects and some special surprises
Gas Station Blues Concert Series
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 pm on Thursdays from July 21st through August 18.
WHERE: at the historic Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front Street in Issaquah
GOOD TO KNOW: In addition to the music, experience a beer garden and barbecue.
2016 LINE-UP: WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
WHEN: First Friday; July 8, August 5; from 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
WHERE: downtown Issaquah - along Front Street
GOOD TO KNOW: free events include live music around every corner, hands-on art projects and some special surprises
Gas Station Blues Concert Series
WHEN: 7:00-9:00 pm on Thursdays from July 21st through August 18.
WHERE: at the historic Hailstone Feed Store, 232 Front Street in Issaquah
GOOD TO KNOW: In addition to the music, experience a beer garden and barbecue.
2016 LINE-UP: WILL BE ANNOUNCED SOON!
Suncadia Summer Night Concert Series
WHEN: Select weekend nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 8 – September 4
WHERE: Suncadia’s Amphitheater
WHEN: Select weekend nights 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. July 8 – September 4
WHERE: Suncadia’s Amphitheater
* July 8: Jefferson Rose Band
* July 15: Vaudeville Etiquette
* July 22: Robbie Walden Band
* July 30: Yogoman
* August 13: Nick Foster Band
* August 26: Rust on the Rails
* September 2: Too Slim & the Traildraggers
* September 3: Massey Ferguson
* September 4: Fairway Pavilion: Austin Jenckes
* July 15: Vaudeville Etiquette
* July 22: Robbie Walden Band
* July 30: Yogoman
* August 13: Nick Foster Band
* August 26: Rust on the Rails
* September 2: Too Slim & the Traildraggers
* September 3: Massey Ferguson
* September 4: Fairway Pavilion: Austin Jenckes
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Macaroni Kid Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah is your best source for kid activities and family fun in Issaquah, Sammamish, Preston, Fall City, Snoqualmie, and North Bend. Be sure to check the CALENDAR for a complete list of local events - guaranteed to entertain, educate & exhaust your kids & family.
Macaroni Kid Snoqualmie Valley - Issaquah is your best source for kid activities and family fun in Issaquah, Sammamish, Preston, Fall City, Snoqualmie, and North Bend. Be sure to check the CALENDAR for a complete list of local events - guaranteed to entertain, educate & exhaust your kids & family.
