Enter to win a Mumford & Sons flyaway to Huntsville! Tickets for both Orion Amphitheater shows, airfare via Huntsville Airport, & 106 Jefferson stay. Margo Price opens. Supported by the Huntsville-Madison County Convention & Visitors Bureau and the Huntsville Music Office. Enter today!*

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• Argosy Cruises sets sail for Seafair Weekend Friday, 8/1 - Sunday, 8/3 with front row views of the Blue Angels and high-flying stunts over Lake Washington. Celebrate summer on the water and catch every barrel roll from the best seat in the city. Get tickets!*

• Paul Simon plays two nights at McCaw Hall on Tuesday, 8/5 and Wednesday, 8/6, performing songs that span decades of influence and artistry. It’s a rare chance to see a legend in full command of his catalog. Enter to win tickets!*

• The Evergreen State Fair returns 8/21 - 8/26 and 8/28 - 9/1 for eleven days of rides, food, music, animals, and everything that makes a fair feel like summer. Big crowds, big fun, and something for everyone. Win tickets!*

• South Sound Block Party heads to the Port of Olympia on 8/22 & 8/23 with Bratmobile and L7 back for the first time in over 25 years. The lineup also features Thunderpussy, Team Dresch, Temper, dannirose, Souls Worn Thin, and more. This one’s loud, local, and built for Olympia. Score tickets!*

• Mannheim Steamroller Christmas comes to WaMu Theater on Saturday, 11/29, with a full-scale holiday production featuring the classic sounds of the season reimagined with bold arrangements and festive flair. It’s a tradition that will go big this year. Get tickets!*

LEARN HOW TO SKIMBOARD

Summer is here, and a great Pacific Northwest activity is flatland skimboarding in Puget Sound! Local brand DB Skimboards is putting on skim camps at Washington Elementary and Dash Point! No skills are needed, just guts and a good attitude. Learn to slide, fall, and shred in a shallow pool with pro coaches, gear, and good vibes. Tickets are going fast, so don’t miss out on the fun and sign up today! 

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• Pier 58 park on the Seattle waterfront is open once again! Waterfront Park, the 50,000-square-foot pier between the Seattle Aquarium and the Great Wheel, now features a 25-foot-tall jellyfish-shaped climbing structure with slides, nets, and more! Check it out!

• Backyard Bagels will be opening a new location in U-Village, and more foodie news. Learn more!

• Pickathon returns to Pendarvis Farm outside Portland from 7/31 - 8/3 with a beautifully curated lineup and a setting that feels like another world. Music, camping, and summer at its best. Take a look!

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Have a great weekend!