Friday Fun Days, wine and art festival, Washington seniors leap into the top three for healthy aging, 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: A drive for used instruments, thousands of rubber ducks racing to raise money for charities, and a wine and art festival supporting youth scholarships — catch up here.
State-level stories: New rules boost pay transparency, work zone cameras ticket thousands of speeders, and Washington seniors leap into the top three for healthy aging — see what else is brewing.
National headlines: Study finds adults inhale thousands of plastic fragments daily, many hearts age faster than their owners, and Ford recalls F-150 hybrids without seatbelt chime — peruse the best of the rest.
Highlights this week
- Shop summer market to support nonprofits
- Get broken household items repaired for free
- Join neighbors and police to prevent crime
- Get science-based tips from Master Gardeners
- Launch school bus driver and paraprofessional careers
- Unlock dozens of travel deals with AARP
🫶 We got your back
Markets: Kick off PNW market season on sunny Saturdays at farmers markets, your one-stop spot for heirloom tomatoes, local honey, and surprise treasures you didn’t know you needed.
Eats: Washington’s kitchens blend ancient fishing traditions with hipster vibes. From geoduck sashimi to cedar-plank salmon and coffee-infused Vietnamese tacos, these must-try dishes prove the state’s flavor game is next-level.
Reads: The smell of paper, the thrill of cracking open a new story, and the chance to accidentally spend two hours debating which cover looks cooler, Brick & Mortar Books is basically a playground for bookworms (minus the monkey bars, plus way more coffee).
Health: Forget outdated weight loss fads and gimmicks. Modern science has changed the game. GLP-1 medications (like the ones behind today’s most talked-about treatments) are helping people manage weight in a safer, more sustainable way. Check out your options today.
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📆 Around town this weekend
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Today
🎨 Friday Fun Days | Friday (8/1) at 9:00am – If your kiddo’s got energy to burn and a backpack full of imagination, this one’s a no-brainer. With crafts, games, and all-out fun for hours, Friday Fun Days is summer camp energy packed into one awesome morning. Bring lunch, a snack, and a backup outfit—you never know where the fun will take them.
🚌 Rec-n-Roll @ Kirkland Parks | Friday (8/1) at 10:00am – The van is packed, the games are stacked, and the crafts are ready to roll. Rec-n-Roll brings the summer vibes to local parks with free activities, creative fun, and lunch while it lasts. No sign-up. Just show up. Ages 5–13 are the stars of this show.
This weekend
🎪 Woodinville Market Fair @ Molbaks | Saturday (8/2) at 10:00am – Clear your Saturday to wander through 50-plus booths at the old Molbak’s spot in Woodinville, where vintage treasures, antiques, and local art await, alongside gourmet food trucks. Think of it as charitable retail therapy, every penny feeds our food bank and pet adoption heroes.
🧺 Juanita Picnic @ Edith Moulton Park | Saturday (8/2) at 12:00pm – This neighborhood picnic at Edith Moulton Park is your chance to snag free bites from local restaurants, peek at emergency vehicles, and get the scoop on community happenings. Bike parking’s on us, kids and leashed dogs in tow. Bring a blanket, ditch the car.
🔧 Repair Event @ Sammamish Library | Saturday (8/2) at 1:30pm – Got a pile of half-dead gadgets or that favorite sweater with a mysterious hole? Swing by the library, where volunteer fixers will breathe new life into one grubby item per person, free of charge, and first-come, first-served, no magic wands required.
🎲 Sip & Play – Board Game Day @ Barnard Griffin | Sunday (8/3) at 1:00pm – Dust off your favorite meeple and swing by Barnard Griffin in Woodinville for board games and a single-vineyard Chardonnay, because dominating at Catan pairs better with Merlot than yesterday’s takeout. Bring your A-game, or at least a convincing bluff.
💃 Tango Advanced Training for Followers Role | Sunday (8/3) at 2:00pm – Grab your heels, because those living-room practice sessions aren’t cutting it. Join us at LaVida in Kirkland for a no-nonsense tango clinic that hones stage-worthy technique, flexibility, and the kind of emotional flair that makes your partner wonder if you actually remembered your anniversary.
✈️ Seafair Blue Angels Viewing | Sunday (8/3) at 2:00pm – Gliding out of Carillon Point on the Salish Explorer, you’ll nab primo top-deck views of the Blue Angels carving up Lake Washington. Tickets are $150 per adult, kids 3 and under sail free, plus beer and snacks onboard, binoculars optional but highly recommended.
Next week
🔥 Fire | Monday (8/4) at 9:00am – Fire, wax, and sticky marshmallows combine for kid-approved chaos under watchful supervision. They’ll learn safe fire-building, dip beeswax candles, roast apples, make sun prints, and swap campfire tales, while you grab a quiet cup of something stronger during extra hours on request.
👮 National Night Out 2025 | Tuesday (8/5) at 5:30pm – This is that one night the block party and neighborhood watch merge into free sliders, cautious high-fives, and confusing small talk with our local beat cops. No crime dramas, just burgers, iced teas, and the off-chance you finally learn who lives next door.
🍪 Groove & Glide Cookie Decorating Class @ Village Wines | Tuesday (8/5) at 6:00pm – Grab your apron and roll into a cookie decorating class dripping with 70s flair, sunset hues, and all the nostalgia you didn’t know you needed. Tie-dye icing, vintage grooves, and a sugar high that pairs nicely with a chilled cocktail.
Wanna see more? Browse our full events calendar →
🎶 Live music & entertainment
- 8/1 Fae @ Juanita Friday Market – 5 pm
- 8/1 Music in the Court @ Redmond Town Center – 5 pm
- 8/1 Dispatch and more @ Marymoor Live – 5:30 pm
- 8/1 Dani Marie Talent @ The Cottage – 6:30 pm
- 8/1 Music Bingo @ Dave & Buster’s – 8 pm
- 8/2 Barbershopper Picnic @ Marymoor Park – 11 am
- 8/2 Jordan Davis @ Marymoor Live – 5 pm
- 8/2 The Cover-Up @ The Lime – 9:30 pm
- 8/3 Andy Grammer @ Chateau Ste. Michelle – 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).
*This 👇 could be your listing. Hit us up if you’ve got a home (or 12) to sell.
Listed by: Al Haq (Coldwell Banker Bain)
Pastel hues and walls of windows set a playful tone in this architect-designed Bridle Trails standout. The living and family rooms each have a gas fireplace, with millwork details and fresh engineered hardwood underfoot. A granite-clad kitchen with walk-in pantry and wood cabinetry keeps the prep space as generous as the social potential.
Upstairs, the primary suite brings a spa bath, oversized closet, balcony, and built-ins. Four more bedrooms, a bonus room with wet bar, and an extra-large deck overlook the park-like backyard. All this, just minutes from everything and within Lake Washington’s award-winning school district.
Make your guess, then (and only then)… see how much it costs →
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