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7 things to do this weekend: July 7-9

North Sound Fun: Redmond Derby Days – Friday to Saturday, July 7-8. Anyone attending this event can expect game booths, carnival rides, food and more. The Redmond festival has been going on for 77 years. 15670 Northeast 85th Street, Redmond, WA. Follow this link for details.

Family Fun: 49th Annual Arlington Fly-In – Friday to Sunday, July 7-9. Attendees can catch an airshow. There will be airshows on Friday night/Saturday afternoon. There will also be music entertainment, camping fun and much more. Location: Arlington Municipal Airport, Arlington, WA. Follow this link for details.

Cultural Fun: Polish Festival – Saturday, July 8, noon to 8 p.m. The festival is expected to feature authentic Polish food, dance, exhibits and children's activities. This festival will center on the diverse region of Upper Silesia. It will be held at the Seattle Center's Armory & Mural Amphitheatre, 305 Harrison St. Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Seafair Summer: Seafair Pirates Landing – Saturday, July 8. From Seafair site: Revered by some as the official start to summer, the annual Pirates Landing returns yet again as the Seafair Pirates sail in from the seven seas to storm Alki Beach. Exhibit booths and food vendors will be present all day, along with kids' rides and a pirate look-a-like contest. Location: Alki Beach, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Ballard Celebration: Ballard Seafood Festival – Friday to Sunday, July 7-9. From arts and crafts to music, check out the annual event that has been around for 42 summers. Strand of Oaks and others will perform during the festival. Kids can also enjoy face painting and other activities. Location: Ballard area of Seattle. Follow this link for details.

Loving Art: Art On The Avenue – Sunday, July 9, 11 a.m. to 7 p.m. The annual music and art festival will showcase various artists and bands. From event site: In its 17th year and attracting thousands of patrons, it is Tacoma's largest arts-based yearly event. This event will take place along 6th Ave by the business district in Tacoma, WA. Follow this link for details.

Water Parade: The Locks Centennial Boat Parade – Sunday, July 9, 10 a.m. This event commemorates the day the SS Roosevelt passed through the Locks and led a marine parade of commercial and other ships through the Ship Canal to Lake Union and Lake Washington. Location:  Ballard Locks, Seattle. Follow this link for details.

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