May

May 24-June 17 International Film Festival. Seattle. More than 130 films from around the world at various Seattle locations. (206) 464-5830; www.seattlefilm.com

May 25-28 Juan de Fuca Festival. Port Angeles. Music, dance and theater performances, as well as workshops, a street fair and activities for children. (360) 427-4550; www.juandefucafestival.com

May 25-28 Northwest Folklife Festival. Seattle Center. Cultural and ethnic celebration featuring entertainment, food and crafts. (206) 684-7200; www.nwfolklife.org

May 26-27 Arts and Crafts Festival. Conconully. Local crafters exhibit their wares at the town hall. (877) 826-9050; www.conconully.com

May 26-28 Dayton Days. Dayton. Dayton Days features a parade, horse racing, childrens games, cowboy breakfast, a four-mile run and more. (509) 382-4825; www.historicdayton.com

May 26-17 Camas Festival. Weippe. A community festival featuring a fun run/walk, music and entertainment. (208) 435-4870; www.pierce-weippechamber.com/camas.html

May 27 Antique Auto Show. Bellingham. At Boulevard Park, with an auto show in conjunction to the Ski to Sea event. (360) 734-1330; www.bellingham.com

June 1 Clay, Fire and Form. Anacortes. The Depot Arts Center will be hosting an artists reception for their new art showcase. (360) 293-3663; www.depotartscenter.com

June 1-3 ArtFest. Spokane. Hosted by NW Museum of Arts and Culture, featuring art, childrens activities and more.(509) 456-3931; www.spokaneartschool.org

June 1-3 Edmonds Waterfront Festival. Edmonds. Located at the Port of Edmonds Marina, featuring arts and crafts, a beer garden, duck races and boat displays.(425) 489-7900; www.edmondswaterfrontfestival.com

June 1-3 Rosalia Battle Days. Rosalia. A community celebration with a parade, rodeo, fun run and Saturday night dance.(509) 523-5991; www.townofrosalia.org

June 1-3 White Salmon Spring Festival. This festival features live entertainment, a teen dance, parade, childrens activities, crafts and food. (509) 493-4700; http://community.gorge.net/springfest

June 2 Loonsday. Loon Lake. Community festival with a parade, arts and crafts and food. (509) 276-5900; www.loons.org

June 2 Farmers Day Parade. Lynden. Downtown, featuring a parade, plowing match, crafts and food. (360) 354-5995; www.lynden.org

June 2 Mural-in-a-Day. Toppenish. Ethnic foods, arts and crafts, American Indian dancing, stagecoach rides and the dedication of the newest mural.(509) 865-3262; www.toppenish.net

June 2-3 International Kite Challenge. Ocean Shores. Stunt kite flying competitions, displays, fun flies and lessons. (800) 762-3224; www.oceanshores.com

June 2-3 Pike Place Market Street Festival. Seattle. A community festival with arts and crafts, music, performances, food and childrens activities.(206) 774-5262; www.pikeplacemarketstreetfestival.com

June 3 San Juan Island Marathon. San Juan Island. This marathon and half marathon features a free welcome dinner for runners, activities for children and entertainment for the family. (360) 472-0908; www.sanjuanislandmarathon.com

June 5 Global Citizens Connect with Ghanaians. Bellingham. Four local residents will discuss their trips to West Africa. (360) 676-6981; www.whatcommuseum.org

June 5 San Juan Island Childrens Festival. San Juan County Fairgrounds. Arts and crafts, entertainment, food, storytelling and face painting. (360) 378-4953; www.islandrec.org

June 7-10 Sage-N-Sun Festival. Ephrata. Enjoy a parade, dance, food, arts and crafts and entertainment.(509) 754-4889; www.ephratawachamber.com

June 8-9Festival of Flowers. Yakima.A gardening festival with vendors, gardening ideas, landscaping and floral design, food and childrens activities. (509) 965-7100; http://www.visityakima.com/information/events.cfm

June 8-10 Meeker Days. Puyallup.Street festival, music, arts and crafts, petting farm, as well as antique tractors and cars on display. (253) 840-2631; www.puyallupmainstreet.com

June 9-10 Pagdiriwang Philippine Cultural Center. Seattle Center. Enjoy ethnic Filipino food, music and entertainment. (206) 527-8605; www.seattlecenter.com

June 9-10 Fort Walla Walla Days. Visit a re-enacted 19th century military encampment, and members of the Homeland Tribe will present their stories. (509) 525-7703; www.fortwallawallamuseum.org

June 14-17 Strawberry Festival. Marysville. Located at Comford Park,with a parade, talent show, youth circus, farm activities, and fresh strawberry shortcake.(360) 659-7664; www.maryfest.com

June 15-16 Car dLane Classic Car Show. Coeur dAlene.A classic car cruise, a show and shine, a 1950s dance and more. (208) 667-4040; www.cdadowntown.com

June 15-16 Washington State Square and Folk Dance Festival. Spokane County Fair and Expo Center. This is the 56th annual event, featuring square
and round dancing, as well as clogging.(509) 484-5068; www.squaredance-wa.org

June 15-17 Edmonds Arts Festival. Downtown. Juried show features more than 250 artists, a junior art show, performing artists and food.(425) 771-6412; www.edmondsartsfestival.com

June 16 Prosser Scottish Festival and Highland Games. Prosser. At the Port of Benton Wine and Food Park, featuring Scottish games, activities and food. (509) 786-3177; http://prosserchamber.org

June 16-17 Fathers Day Weekend Fly-In. Tonasket. Featuring an air show, entertainment, food, childrens activities and more.(509) 486-4429; www.fathersdayflyin.com

June 16-17 Fremont Fair. Seattle. The Fremont District street fair features a solstice parade, arts and crafts, food, briefcase relay race and other entertainment.(206) 694-6706; www.fremontfair.com

June 16-17 Northwest Garlic Festival. Ocean Park. Celebrate garlic in Sheldon Park.This event showcases everything garlic, from food and condiments to crafts and entertainment. (888) 751-9354; http://www.funbeach.com

June 16-17 Olympia Air Show. Olympia Regional Airport. One of largest warbird fly-ins, with flying demonstrations, military re-enactments, aircraft displays, food and music.(360) 705-3925; www.nwcas.org/airshows.htm

June 21-23 Leavenworth International Accordion Celebration. Leavenworth. A downtown accordion parade, concerts, workshops, displays and competition.(509) 548-5807; www.accordioncelebration.com

June 21-23 Cool Desert Nights. Richland. A street rod and classic car show, street dances, food and entertainment. (509) 943-3614; www.cooldesertnights.com

June 21-25 Berry Days. Burlington. A community festival, featuring a parade, kids activities and vendors. (360) 757-0994; http://www.burlington-chamber.com

June 22-23. Surfin the Sidewalk Sale. Sumner. Downtown sidewalks are converted into giant flea markets and craft shows. (253) 720-9846; www.sumnerdowntown.com

June 22-24 International Festival. Angle Lake Park. Visitors will enjoy arts and crafts, entertainment, childrens activities and a parade.(206) 973-4670; www.ci.seatac.wa.us

June 22-24 Lake Chelan Street Fair. Chelan. Featuring food, arts and crafts, classic car show, carnival and entertainment in downtown Chelan.(509) 682-4622; www.lakechelan.com

June 22-24 Sand and Sawdust Festival. Ocean Shores Convention Center. See sand castle building on the beach and chainsaw carvers. (800) 874-6737; www.oceanshoresact.com

June 23-24 La Conner Summer Arts Festival. La Conner. Downtown La Conner will feature artwork from various artists on the sidewalks. There will also be activities for families and children.(360) 466-4778; www.laconner.net

June 24-25 Shoreline Arts Festival. Shoreline. Music and dance performances, juried art shows, craft booths, food and more. (206) 417-4645; www.shorelinearts.net

June 23 Tacoma Highland Games. Frontier Park. This event features Highland dancing, traditional music and food.(253) 761-1397; www.tacomagames.org

June 23-24 Doll and Teddy Bear Show. Puyallup Fairgrounds. Featuring dolls, bears, miniatures, supplies, books and accessories.(775) 348-7713; www.dolls4all.com

June 24 Skandia Midsommarfest. Kenmore. A traditional Swedish celebration of the summer solstice with parades, costumed musicians, a Midsummer Pole and dancing. (206) 784-7470; www.skandia-folkdance.org

June 29-Jul 1 Taste of Tacoma. Tacoma Point Defiance Park. This event features cuisine from area restaurants.(253) 305-1030; www.tasteoftacoma.com