Movies in the park, lavender fest, summer picnic, a block party, and more. 
Happy Friday, Eastside. You know the drill – grab your coffee (or whatever you sip in the morning), kick back, and let Eastside Buzz serve up everything you need to know for the weekend ahead.
📰 In the news
Local happenings: Trash haul turned pop-up weekend adventure, tech titan axing hundreds of state jobs, and community sleuths reuniting a missing Bellevue teen — catch up here.
State-level stories: Ivy sales get axed statewide, Washington asks for public takes on future EV chargers, and 21 AI wildfire cameras go live for fire alerts — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: 24/7 social security access, dogs detect Parkinson’s, and a new method or reclaiming 98 percent of battery metals — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Charge your gear at Upgrade Labs Bellevue
- Mustangs gather again at Bellevue
- Book your Echolight REMS bone scan today
- Enjoy weekly farmers market at Crossroads Bellevue
- Get sustainable gardening tips from Master Gardeners
- iTustCapital offers $0/mo crypto IRA accounts
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Drink: From barrel-aged beauties that make you slow down and savor to crisp IPAs that high-five your taste buds on the way down, Eastside is full of breweries pouring personality by the pint. Check out our favorites here
Wellness: Ready to roll out your mat and find your flow? These yoga studios offer everything from heated sweat-your-buns-off classes to soothing restorative sessions for every level
Money: Want an alternative to big banks? Credit unions bring personalized service, better rates, and real human help. Discover our favorite credit unions
Family: Want to keep the littles entertained without screens? This guide has the coolest summer outdoor toys and activities for on-the-go kiddos
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📆 Around town this weekend
All events are subject to change without notice. This is entirey outside our control. Please check official event pages and social media for the most up to date information.
Today
🏄♂️ Surfin’ Safari Theme Party | Friday (7/18) at 7:45pm – Whether you’re craving beach bangers or curious how safari beats mix with vintage surf, this Friday’s tropical hoedown at Briora Ballroom has you covered. Break out your zebra stripes, join the Hula Hoop Showdown, and sip tiki mocktails until a coconut feels underdressed.
🎬 Shrek – Movies in the Park | Friday (7/18) at 8:00pm – If you’ve ever wondered what it’s like to share popcorn with an ogre under the stars, head to Field 3 at North Creek Sportsfields armed with a lawn chair. It’s free, first-come, first-served seating, and outside snacks are welcome, but leave the wine at home.
This weekend
📸 Car Show Photography Meetup @ Redmond Town Center | Saturday (7/19) at 8:00am – Nothing beats rolling up to Italian Car Day with your trusty camera, ready to immortalize every gleaming Ferrari, Lambo, and Alfa Romeo. Kenmore Camera pros will be on hand to help you nail that dream shot, no fancy pass required.
🌾 Lavender Harvest Festival – Weekend One | Saturday (7/19) at 9:00am – Summer’s almost peak, so ditch your usual patio crawl and roam 15,000 lavender plants and season’s first sunflowers at the second annual Lavender Harvest Festival. Clip your own bouquet, browse local crafts, snag an ice-cold beer or lavender lemonade, and guilt-trip Fido into smelling flowers.
🔊 Sound Bath @ Lake Sammamish State Park | Saturday (7/19) at 7:00pm – Sunset Beach overlooking Lake Sammamish transforms into a vibrating zen den as Katrina Surdi and Nate Jorgenson summon resonant waves to melt your stress, no yoga pants required. Pack a towel, mat, or chair, grab your Discovery Pass, and just vibe.
🚗 Mustang Roundup & All Ford Picnic @ Bellevue College | Sunday (7/20) at 8:00am – Ever wondered what 43 years of Mustang obsession looks like in one parking lot? Bellevue College transforms into a sea of pony badges, barbecue smoke, and friendly banter. Pull up a lawn chair, mingle with gearheads old and new, and soak up classic charm.
🧺 2025 Summer Picnic & Undokai @ Aubrey Davis Park | Sunday (7/20) at 11:00am – Head to Aubrey Davis Park for a laid-back PNWJETAA summer picnic with undokai-style races, backyard grilling, and more sun than your lawn bargained for. Just fill out the sign-up sheet so they know how many burgers to flip.
Next week
🐦 Feathers and Fun @ Bellevue Botanical Garden | Monday (7/21) at 10:00am – This hands-on kids’ birding session at Bellevue Botanical Garden turns your budding explorers into full-fledged bird nerds, because who needs Wi-Fi when you’ve got wrens. Open to ages seven to twelve, one adult per two kids, limited spots, free but registration required.
🎉 Block Party @ Sammamish Presbyterian Church | Tuesday (7/22) at 5:30pm – Grab a lawn chair and head to the Presbyterian church lot for carnival games, live tunes, and local food trucks under a Sammamish summer sky. It’s your ticket to cotton candy, neighborly gossip, and reconnecting with folks you waved to all year.
🎹 Dueling Pianos @ The Lime | Tuesday (7/22) at 6:00pm – When your neighbors start filing noise complaints, head to the bar for a piano showdown that feels like karaoke on steroids. Jeff & Rhiannon spar from Billy Joel to Cardi B, so grab a drink and belt out your best (or worst) Piano Wars.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 7/18 Marianne Binetti @ Bellevue Botanical Garden – 11 am
- 7/18 Music on the Court @ Redmond Town Center – 5 pm
- 7/18 JR Berard @ Watts Brewing – 7 pm
- 7/19 Groove Nation @ Kirkland Uncorked – 4 pm
- 7/19 Broadway Lights, Hollywood Nights @ Overlake Christian Church – 4 pm
- 7/19 Outdoor Summer Movies @ Juanita Beach Park – 6 pm
- 7/19 Brad Upton @ Black Raven – 8:30 pm
- 7/20 The Herding Cats @ The Lime – 8 pm
- 7/22 Jeff & Rhiannon @ The Lime – 6 pm
- 7/22 Chicago Transit @ Issaquah Community Center – 7 pm
Price is right – Eastside edition
How it works: We’re going to give you some facts about a home for sale, including a picture of the outside, the kitchen, and one additional room. Your job? Guess how much it’s listed for (preferably before you click to find out).
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Listed by: James McPherson (John L. Scott, Inc.)
A sun-drenched retreat in Bridle Trails, this 5,700+ square foot home is all about big windows, bold spaces, and a chef’s kitchen that could host its own cooking show. The main floor den is ready for brainstorming or binge-watching, while dual bonus rooms keep things interesting. There’s even a main-level bedroom with a nearby three-quarter bath for guests who never want to leave.
The primary suite comes with a gas fireplace and a sitting area perfect for lazy mornings. Outside, the patio brings the party with a built-in BBQ, gas fireplace, and an inground pool, all surrounded by just-shy-of-an-acre of privacy.
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