Senior & Health Events
Shared Outdoor Adventures
May 2, FREE, small group hikes and outdoor adventures for people diagnosded with Alzheimer's before age 65 and a family member or friend, Redmond Watershed Preserve Apr 4 & May 2 Franklin Falls;  optional van transportation from Jefferson Community Center on Seattle's Beaon Hill or meet at the trailhead, space is limited and advance registration required https://www.nwcreativeaging.org/events-in-the-community/#:~:text=each%20event%20are-,here.,-Space%20is%20limited
Silver Screeners
Free movies with seniors in mind sponsored by Scarecrow Video: May 2 at 10am "The Sting" (1973) & June 6 at 10am "Sunset Boulevard" (1950) Mukilteo Library; May 15 "Double Indemnity" Wallingford Senior Center 4649 Sunnyside Ave N Suite 140 (206) 461-7825; May 23 at 1pm "In a Lonely Place" (1950) SE Seattle Senior Center 4655 S Holly St (206) 722-0317.
Early Stage Memory Loss Guided Art
May 3, June 7 (first Fridays) 11am-noon, facilitated discussion for people with early stage memory loss and their care partners using Visual Thinking Strategies to support engaging discussion, at Bainbridge Museum of Art, registration not required, email with questions creativeaging@biartmuseum.org
The Ins and Outs of Healthy Breathing
May 6, 1-3pm, Greenwood Senior Center presents workshop to learn how breathing affects stress, energy, sleep, brain fog and more, $5 includes handout, call to register 206-297-0875. 
Green(er) Funeral Options (online)
May 7, 6:30-7:30pm, learn about the different options in Washington state and their costs, presented by King County Library System & People's Memorial Association, register for Zoom link: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65adb172eb28943d0081ba08
Noticing Joy in Grief (online)
May 8, 1:30-2:30pm, grief counselor and author shares insights from her program "The Joy Experiment" which focuses on mindful awareness techniques to discover moments of joy and peace during times of grief, learn practical and powerful practices to take a break from grief, https://join.compassionandchoices.org/a/noticing-joy-grief-kimberley-pittman-schulz.
State Action Plan for Dementia
May 8 from 9-10:30am (zoom meeting); June 4 from 10-11:30am (zoom meeting) this 2-part webnar presented by Dementia Action Collaboration provides insights into Washington State's comprehensive plan to address dementia and you people can contriubte to the cause https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_y02PnCWwNCtqYZ0RcaUMygfqycnqm8BFLBth-S-wftmYwISbgf5VX9ZnGVJZLh8M7Mbur1_DGmOIg8OrI3tiWKvFN6PanJBWgDyfkYgEQqZLSAgidS10Sktc6jWNdX5VOVeTtDPlgbodubppuIQn3yQAI6Bjj0zGEwlaNV2CLfK38UkXCntzLLpbAa2rxiNnvxYHeq9Fog=&c=wj1VuCqFB1JmaQSmTnCOCuHFyYTaE6SqFRIU2NWU0zGsuxOwrLZ5BA==&ch=k1AWVVPVAMT1Ubdza-s6RkqC5mS0ACvwow0iXVzr2M3yAx-B8mLOTg==
Gentle Tech Help (online)
May 8 from 2-3pm learn about everyday AI - cautions and resources (https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b93661eb28943d0083308f); May 15 from 2-3pm learn about password creation and storage for safety (https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65b936fed20c652a4a0c301a); presented by Bridget of Gentle Help courtesy of King County Libraries 
Menopause in 2024 (online)
May 8, 6-7pm, learn the best ways to take care of yourself and whether or not you should consider Hormone Replacement Therapy, non-prescription supplements, and more, presented by OB-GYN and King County Library; https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65f867c2be885227728a1b7a
Downsizing Series
May 9 (1-2:30pm), May 16 (1-2pm), May 30 (1-2:30), learn a blueprint for downsizing; hear a presentation by a senior move manager; listen to a discussion with a panel of experts, presented by NEST senior support services, 8008 35th Ave NE in Seattle, $5-$10 per event https://files.constantcontact.com/9c66bb7e501/20adc366-34b2-440f-b2a3-11e9d0a5b5ac.pdf
Alzheimer's Café at the Memory Hub
May 14 (second Tuesdays) 2:30-4pm, join the UW Memory and Brain Wellness Center for an uplifting time of social connection with opportunity for people living with dementia and their care partners to enjoy companionship, live music, fun in a relaxed atmosphere, free but advance registration required, at the Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle; https://thememoryhub.org/event/alzheimers-cafe-at-the-memory-hub/2024/05/14/
Wisdom Cafés
May 16 from 2-3pm "The D Word... Dependence" -Wisdom Cafés hosted by the King County Library System offer an inviting haven for older adults to explore livability issues through lively, facilitated discussions:  Richmond Beach Library (206) 546-3522; registration is not required but click  link for more info. https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65de4b6a4c5c402f004193f2
Effective Communication in Relationships
May 17, 2:30-3:30pm, presented by Wallingford Senior Center, rsvp 206-461-7825.
Aging Well Learning Community
May 18, 11:15-1:30pm, "The Grieving Brain" held both b=online and in person at North Bend Library, learn more this link: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65821642bf3fd82800d4eb14
Northwest Center for Creative Aging at Town Hall
May 21 at 7:30pm, "Small Doses of Awareness" about microdosing with psychedelics, Rebecca Crichton in conversation with co-authors Amy Wong Hope and Shin Yu Pai, Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave in Seattle $5-$25 sliding scale https://jwzw8txab.cc.rs6.net/tn.jsp?f=001_y02PnCWwNCtqYZ0RcaUMygfqycnqm8BFLBth-S-wftmYwISbgf5VRJfHzrmvUjEZEve4xZuGvz7r03cZNK0t8eJWp2Q6bbaAtjipNJSDLKOP78LBxbuGBsUiW2g_BT9ctKrZvyURxt4oCsCs4cAizoAx_tJmtrvb3PNoayE5FzGztQMBV_MPSliU4qcnJWxKADik0Z4PY2Sj-zUXirhHQ==&c=wj1VuCqFB1JmaQSmTnCOCuHFyYTaE6SqFRIU2NWU0zGsuxOwrLZ5BA==&ch=k1AWVVPVAMT1Ubdza-s6RkqC5mS0ACvwow0iXVzr2M3yAx-B8mLOTg==
What to Look for as a Senior Renter (online)
May 22, 5-6:30pm, presented by a visiting attorney and Solid Ground in cooperation with King County Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/659d960761803d3600753658
Memory Navigator Consultation
Tuesdays & Thursdays 10am-3pm by appointment provided by The Memory Hub, 1021 Columbia Street in Seattle, rsvp on the Memory Navigator booking page, https://thememoryhub.org/
Senior Walking Group
Wednesdays 11am-noon, 45 minute walks through Magnuson Park, meet in parking lot E4 at the north end of Lake Shore Drive NE, sponsored by NEST senior service organization. https://www.nestseattle.org/
Women’s Group: Growing Older
Fridays led by NEST senior services organization, for more info call 206-525-6378.
Daily Arts Activities for people of all abilities by Silver Kite!
https://bit.ly/KCLS_SilverKite
Free online AARP events (no membership needed) For a list of free online AARP events including health, wellness, arts, history and more visit this link: https://states.aarp.org/washington/events-wa

Community Events
Washington State History Museum
May 4 from 5:30-8pm WA Annual History Awards with keynote speaker David B. Williams - author of "Homewaters: A Human and Natural History of Puget Sound" includes reception, appetizers, cash bar and book signing $20-$30 https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/history-awards-2024/ ; May 16, 3:30-8pm FREE "7th Annual Japanese American Day of Remembrance" educational resource fair, interactive art activities and live performances along with panel discussion "Making the Invisible Visible" moderated by public historian Tamiko Nimura https://www.washingtonhistory.org/event/dor-7/; thru June 23 "Journeys: Quilts from the Contemporary QuiltArt & Northwest African American Quilters"; FREE third Thursdays (May 16) with extended hours from 3 to 8pm, includes "Scholarly Selections" at 6pm, a free informal talk presented by UW professors, graduate students, researchers 1911 Pacific Ave in Tacoma https://www.washingtonhistory.org/
Bloedel Reserve
Spring flowers include rhododendrons, camellias, magnolias and an explosion of flowering ground covers; May 9 at 10:45-11:45am "Focus Walk led by Andy Moss in the Rhododendron Glen" $32 includes admission;  First Wednesdays "Mindfulness Meditation & Poetry" May 1, 10:15-11am $15 includes admission to the Reserve; May 18 from 11am-4pm Plein Air Painting in the Gardens: Learn from and Expert" check website for details and supplies $170 non-members; May 22 from 3-4pm guided garden walk; spring hours Tues-Sunday 10am-5pm; advance tickets required to enter the Bloedel Reserve; www.bloedelreserve.org
Pilchuk Glass School Tours
May 1-4, tour the campus that was founded by Dale Chihuly, watch demos; shop for glass art, the campus is not usually open to the public; 1201 316th St NW in Stanwood; https://www.pilchuck.org/springtours
Apple Blossom Festival
May 1-5, entertainment, carnival, car parade, arts & crafts, grand parade, in an around Memorial Park in sunny Wenatchee, https://www.appleblossom.org/
Sequim Irrigation Festival
May 3-11, billed as the state's oldest festival includes art walk, parades car show and more https://irrigationfestival.com/site/
Free Craft Stuff
May 4, 9am, get surplus samples from architects and interior designers for your craft projects including fabric bolts, samples, carpet, tile, glass, metal, wood and more, 540 S Front St in Seattle, bring bags and/or a wagon FREE sponsored by Zero Landfill, https://www.iida-northernpacific.org/events/seattle-zerolandfill-upcycle-event
Architecture Tour
May 4, 10am-noon, visit lush lobbies and ornate commercial buildings in Seattle "Art Deco" style, $28, https://seattlearchitecture.strangertickets.com/events/149468718/diamonds-gold-tour-the-art-deco-skyscraper-northwest-style
Boat Parade for Opening Day
May 4, noon-3pm, Montlake Cut in Seattle (Link Light Rail has nearby station) https://www.seattleyachtclub.org/web/pages/opening-day-2024
Asian Festival
May 4, 1-5pm, food, dance, musical performances Highline Community College in Des Moines, https://www.facebook.com/events/3731537507079356/
Walk 'n Wag Doggy Day
May 4, 10am-2pm, 3k trail, agility course, vendor booths, pet show, performing dogs, Lake Sammamish State Park, raises funds for the park, parking requires Discover Pass or is $10 https://www.lakesammamishfriends.org/events/2024/5/4/walk-n-wag
May Festival
May 4-5, noon-5pm, demos, crafts, Maypole ceremony, food and music, games at 1pm, Camlann Medieval Village in Carnation https://www.camlann.org/may%20festival.htm
Native Art Market
May 4-5, 10am-4pm, Native American arts & craft, food at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, Seattle's Discovery Park, 
Free Jazz Vespers
May 5, 6-8pm, Jacqueline Tabor Quartet, Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave in Seattle, free https://www.facebook.com/events/1053919625790535
Free Evensong Choir
May 5, 4:30 monthly Choral Evensong at St. Mark's Episcopal Cathedral in Seattle FREE https://saintmarks.org/worship/choral-evensong/
Japanese Festival
May 5, 11am-5pm, demos, dance, food, taiko drumming, tea ceremony, free even with children's activities Japanese Cultural & Community Center in Seattle https://www.jcccw.org/kodomo-no-hi/
Salish Sea Early Music Festival
May 9, 7:30pm "Three Centuries of Folk Song" Faith Lutheran Church, 8208 18th Ave NE in Seattle, Free Will Offering (suggested $20-$30), http://www.salishseafestival.org/seattle
Free Art Workshop: Button Pins
May 10, 2-4pm, art supplies provided to make button pins (button maker and templates provided) or you can bring your own project to work on, includes tea, snacks and quiet music, Kenmore Library registration not required but info link follows: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/659b320c61803d360074e9b0 425-486-8747. 
Ukelele for Everyone free get together
May 11, 1-2pm learn and play songs on the ukelele, several ukeleles available to borrow or bring your own, basic instruction and sheet music provided, Richmond Beach Library, https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6615b58d8b48e73a00d7ab7c 206-546-3522.
Razor Clam Festival
May 10-11, food, vendors, live music, clam digging lessons, Long Beach Vetaran's Field, FREE https://www.longbeachrazorclamfestival.com/
Nature Fest in Ellensburg
May 10-12, guided nature walks, bird watching, science booths, float trips, wine tasting, windmill tours, https://www.ycic.org/giss
Camano Island Artist Studio Tour
May 10-19, self guided tour of 32 artist studioes, FREE https://camanoarts.org/studio-tour/
Edmonds Spring Fest Art Fair
May 11, 10am-5pm, artists and food trucks, outdoors at Frances Anderson Center, FREE https://urbancraftuprising.com/edmonds-spring-fest/
Demonstration Garden Plant Sale
May 11, 10am-2pm, take in the gardens while shopping for plants https://kingcounty.mastergardenerfoundation.org/event/bellevue-demonstration-garden-plant-sale/
West Seattle Neighborhood Community Garage Sale
May 11, 9am-3pm, FREE https://westseattlegaragesale.wordpress.com/
May Day at Meridian Park
May 11, 1-7pm, bring the grandkids to play games, sing and dance around the maypole, bring a potluck dish, non-alcoholic beverages, flowers for making head wreaths, https://www.facebook.com/events/791173039534411
Spirit of Africa Festival
May 11, noon-8pm, music & dance performances, fashion show, crafts marketplace, food vendors, Seattle Center Armory FREE https://seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/spirit-of-africa
African Fashion Week
May 11, 5-10pm, vendors, performances, fashion shows (adult and children), event center at Vasa Park, 3560 W Lake Sammamish Parkway SE in Bellevue https://africafashionweekseattle.com/
Collectible Toy Show
May 11, 9am-4pm, Washington State Fair Grounds in Puyallup https://www.facebook.com/events/1956582028071044/
Bonsai Fest
May 11-12, 10am-4pm, bonsai on display, artists, tours, by donation https://pacificbonsaimuseum.org/events/bonsai-fest-2024/
Bavarian Maifest
May 11-12, European folk music, Tirolean dancers, yodelers, Leavenworth FREE https://leavenworth.org/maifest/
Free Classical Music Concert
May 14, 7:30pm Seattle Symphony performs with young violinist at Chief Sealth High School in West Seattle, FREE https://www.seattlesymphony.org/en/concerttickets/calendar/2023-2024/23comm4
Genealogy Workshop (online)
May 15, 6:30-7:30pm, learn how to use immigration, emigration, naturaliztion and passports in your research, presented with King County Library https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/65565be7b036662f00807fdd
Cookbook Book Group
May 15, 6:30-7:30pm "Chinese Soul Food" try making a recipe of choice from this book then send a photo of your finished dish to the librarian host with brief comments about your experience, at meeting slide show of cooking adventures and chance to share successes and failures, free but please register, Kenmore Library 425-486-8747; https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/653597510b5810da62a49dd2
Norwegian Constitution Day May Fest
May 17, parade, marching bands, drill teams, activities, music, Norwegian costumes, Seattle's Ballard neighborhood https://www.17thofmay.org/2024-parade/
Salish Sea Folk Arts Fest
May 17-18, folk music and contra dancing, learn heritage skills at stroll-through Village, workshops, hands-on learning and demos; weaving, blacksmithing, knitting, wood-carving, boat building, pottery and printmaking, anmial care, native basketry and beading, music and poetry, Moran State Park on Orcas Island lodging options at Camp Moran tickets required www.OrcasWonderCamp.org 
Viking Fest
May 17-19, Scandinavian heritage, carnival, food and crafts, music, parade, Poulsbo FREE https://vikingfest.org/
Powwow
May 17-19, native costume, dance, food and crafts, Skagit Valley Colleve in Mount Vernon FREE https://www.skagit.edu/powwow/
Pet Festival
May 18, 10am-5pm, pet contests, flying dogs, vendors, adoptions, agility area, fun run, Game Farm Park in Auburn, https://www.auburnwa.gov/workspaces/One.aspx?objectId=13588295FREE 
Lake Forest Park Garden Club & Plant Sale
May 14 at 9:30am at Lake Forest Park Town Center near stage - speaker on shade gardening; May 18, Lake Forest Park Elementary School; https://www.lfpgc.org/
Penn Cove Water Festival in Coupeville
May 18, 11am-5pm, tribal canoe races, native arts and craft market, food, dance, music, traditional storytelling, Whidbey Island, FREE https://www.penncovewaterfestival.org/schedule
Blue Poppy Day
May 18, 10am-4pm, flowers in bloom, arts/crafts, live music, Rhodoendron Species Botanical Garden in Federal Way, https://rhodygarden.org/events/blue-poppy-day-2024/
Phinney neighborhood garage sales
May 18, 9am-1pm, FREE https://www.phinneycenter.org/events/garage-sale-day/
Dragon Boat Festival
May 18, watch dozens of teams race in long boats holding 20 paddlers each, opening cermony at 8am, races beging at 9, vendors onsite at Thea's Park in Tacoma, FREE https://www.tacomadragonboat.org/rdbf/
Armed Forces Day
May 18, 11am-6pm, historical reenactments, military vehicles, music, entertainers, food vendors, carnival rides, heritage Hill Airpark at McChord Air Force Base, FREE https://jblm.armymwr.com/AFD
Lacey Spring Fun Fair
May 18-19, bring the grandkids entertainment, circus train, free rides, giant slide, vendors, science fair, Saint Martins University in Olympia FREE (no pets) https://laceyparks.org/funfair/
Street Fair Season Kick-Off
May 18-19, U District Street, Free https://udistrictseattle.com/streetfair
Gemstones & Fossils Market Day
May 18-19, gems, fossils, jewelry, Hangar 30 at Seattle's Magnason Park, FREE https://elementalendeavors.com/seattle-mineral-market
The "What Are You Reading" Book Group
May 21, 6-7:30pm, what's on your list to read, or did-not-finish list, open ended discussion to leave with recommendations, Bothell Library 425-486-7811, registration not required for this free event but following link has more info: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/658b1867bf3fd82800d5bf34
Folklife Festival
May 24-27, traditional arts & music from around the world at Seattle Center https://nwfolklife.org/festival/home.html
Scrapbook Expo
May 31-June 1, classes, vendors, Washington State Fair in Puyallup https://scrapbookexpo.com/2024-expo-show-list/pu-24/
Greek Festival
May 31-June 2, Greek food and music FREE http://www.biteofgreeceseattle.com/
Puget Sound Bird Fest
June 1-2, 20th annual festival in downtown Edmonds, speakers, guided walks, field trips, exhibits, educational activities, free and open to the public, https://www.edmondswa.gov/cms/one.aspx?pageid=18266274&portalid=16495016
Free Community Concert & Fundraiser
June 14 at 7pm, internationally recognized choral group with singers and musicians from across Washington state offers concert in support of the Terrific Tuesday Meal program run by a small group of dedicated volunteers, concert at the St. Stephen the Martyr Catholic Church in Kent WA (Renton address: 13055 SE 192nd St in Renton but close to Kent); free concert taking free will donations.
Skadia Dance
Free beginner Scandinavian dance class on Mondays through May 20 from 7-9pm at the University Heights Center in Seattle; plus First and third Friday dances with live music $10-$15; 7:30-10:30pm Cedar Valley Grange, 20526 52nd Ave W in Lynnwood, skandia-folkdance.org. 
Digital Navigator Appointments
ongoing, free, sponsored by KCLS, availability varies, Description: Would you like help to do something on the computer or online – setting up email, filling out a form or getting on social media? Do you need affordable options for getting your own computer, device or in-home broadband connection? A Digital Navigator can help achieve your tech goals. In a 30-minute appointment online or by phone, your navigator will help you find ways to learn the skills you want or understand your options for the in-home connection you need. To make an appointment to meet online or by phone to get one-on-one help with your questions, call 800.462.9600 or click here: https://rooms.kcls.org/appointments/digitalnavigators
Genealogy Help with Eastside Genealogical Society
https://bit.ly/KCLS_Genealogy; Wednesdays, 1-3pm; get your genealogy questions answered with one-on-one help with a volunteer. This is a one hour appointment for an individual. Please register. EGS will send you an email with a Zoom link at least one hour before your appointment.