The Edmonds community
enjoys spending traditional holidays together, with family programs
for Easter, Memorial Day, 4th of July, Halloween and Christmas.
We honor various heritages and celebrate our Sister City relationship
with Hekinan, Japan.
 Edmonds
is an incubator for artistic talent. Stroll the main streets and
beaches and you'll encounter fascinating public art installations
of sculpture, paintings and mixed media artwork. The
Edmonds Arts Festival, EAF, a tradition for over 40 years
is held Father's Day weekend.
In addition to adult and junior juried art exhibits
and awards, this festival brings artists and art lovers together
for 200 juried booths, entertainment, children's activities and
food.
Thanks to a dedicated group of volunteers, it is
a top-notch arts event in the Pacific Northwest. Proceeds support
the Edmonds Arts Festival Foundation Museum, community programs
and arts scholarships. For information, call 425-771-6412 or www.edmondsartsfestival.com
 The
Edmonds Jazz Connection, sponsored
by Edmonds Daybreakers Rotary. Memorial Day weekend, Saturday May
29th. A day long celebration of youth and music in downtown Edmonds.
Free jazz, three locations. 10 am to 5 pm. An all-star evening professional
concert at 7:30 pm, featuring Seattle's own Ernestine Anderson and
Trio. For more information, please visit our website at www.jazzconnection.org
or call (206) 835-8363.
The Edmonds Rotary Waterfront
Festival is traditionally held the last weekend of May or
first weekend in June. This family festival offers food, games,
music and waterfront activities. For information, call 425-771-1744.
Edmonds is widely noted for its beautiful hanging
flower baskets and street corner gardens. Edmonds
In Bloom, a floral extravaganza that spotlights the best
gardens in the area, is celebrated from June through August. Residents
and businesses compete for various honors. Tours of private gardens
are offered each July. For information, call 425-771-2631.
An Old Fashioned 4th of
July fills downtown with holiday activities sponsored by
the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce. A children's parade, main
patriotic parade, City Park activities and fireworks set to rousing
music highlight the day's celebrations. For information, call 425-776-6711.
The Summer Market
is held on Saturdays from July through September. Booths feature
farm-fresh produce, flowers and crafts. Hosted by the Historical
Museum, the market is held at 5th Avenue N. and Bell Street. For
information, call 425-774-0900.
On summer Sundays in July and August, free concerts
are held at City Park, sponsored by
the Edmonds Arts Commission, 425-771-0228.
Eat your way through a food fest like none other!
The Taste of Edmonds is sponsored
by the Greater Edmonds Chamber of Commerce each August. The event
is the largest of its kind in Snohomish County, drawing 75-100,000
fans who flock to food, arts and crafts. It features a festive beer
garden, games for the kids and four entertainment stages. For further
information, call 425-670-9112.
September's Hot Autumn Nites
feature's a classic car show. Call 425-776-6711 for more information.
In October, hone your literary skills at Write
on the Sound, a two-day writers' conference presented by
the City of Edmonds Arts Commission. Call 425-771-0228 for information.
Over 30 City of Edmonds
parks and playfields invite you to play basketball, tennis,
softball, horseshoes, baseball, soccer and volleyball.
 At
Yost Park you can picnic, swim or
wander through wilderness trails.
Visit the Deer Creek Fish
Hatchery where over 100,000 salmon are raised each year.
The City of Edmonds Union Oil Marsh, a 23-acre wildlife sanctuary,
provides extraordinary bird watching opportunities in a rare urban
wetland.
Just south of the ferry terminal, Brackett's Landing
South is an award-winning park. Brackett's
Landing Park, north and south of the ferry terminal, supports
the Edmonds Underwater Park which
attracts 40,000 scuba divers annually. The 27 acres were established
as a marine preserve and sanctuary in 1970. A sunken dry dock and
tug are habitats for a variety of sea life. Showers and public restrooms
are available. A nearby divers' shop offers equipment rentals.
Take a low-tide beach walk with a Beach Ranger
or explore natural history with the City's Discovery
Programs. For information on park programs and locations,
contact the Edmonds Parks, Recreation &
Cultural Services Department at 425-771-0230, or drop by
the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main
St.
The Port of Edmonds Marina
is a great place to watch a boat launch, amble along the boardwalk,
and smell the beautiful flowers.
Did you remember to bring a fishing pole? The
City of Edmonds Fishing Pier is open year-round and is wheelchair
accessible. Public restrooms are available.
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Last modified:
November 18, 2009