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REMINDER: International Sculpture Day returns to Des Moines Saturday, April 25 with art, music and hands-on projects

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026

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Posted inDes Moines

ChoralSounds and TeenSounds to perform Americana-themed concert at Highline PAC on Saturday, May 16

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

REVIEW: Renton Civic Theatre’s ‘Steel Magnolias’ will transport you through the human heart, with tears, laughter, & a fresh new hairdo

by EditorApril 17, 2026April 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Public invited to April 23 retirement event for Des Moines Police Department CSO Tonya Seaberry

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026
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REMINDER: Rat City Art Walk returns to White Center this Thursday night

by EditorApril 15, 2026April 15, 2026

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Posted inDes Moines

American Legion Post #134 hosting Vets Café to connect veterans and build community

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026
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Seattle Southside Chamber’s Education and Workforce Summit set for Thursday morning, April 30

by EditorApril 13, 2026April 13, 2026

Posted inArts & Entertainment

Second annual ‘Roper Romp’ set for Saturday, May 9 in downtown Des Moines

by EditorApril 12, 2026April 12, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Friends of Saltwater State Park to host Earth Day event with beach and forest walks on Saturday, April 18

by EditorApril 6, 2026April 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Lighthouse Northwest 5K fundraiser returns to Des Moines Creek Park on Saturday, May 30

by EditorApril 3, 2026April 3, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Free International Sculpture Day event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 31, 2026March 31, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Free ‘Emery the Emergency Penguin’ birthday event set for Saturday, April 25 in Des Moines

by EditorMarch 30, 2026March 30, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Historical Society to host rare South Puget Sound cruise on Sunday, July 19

by EditorMarch 28, 2026March 28, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Playoffs are here(!) as Seattle faces off against Penticton; team awards highlight season

by EditorMarch 26, 2026March 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Mayor Yoshiko Grace Matsui to host community chat on Monday, Mar. 30 at Alina’s Cafe

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

LETTER: ‘No Kings III’ rally will be this Saturday, Mar. 28 at Big Catch Plaza from Noon–2 p.m.

by EditorMarch 24, 2026March 24, 2026
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South King County Fine Arts Roundup: music, theater, arts and more for late March

by EditorMarch 21, 2026March 21, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATES: Six bands set for 2026 Des Moines Summer Concert Series on Wednesday nights from July 15–Aug. 19

by EditorMarch 16, 2026March 16, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Des Moines Chamber’s Women’s History Month luncheon will be Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 12, 2026March 12, 2026
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Posted inDes Moines

Seattle Southside Chamber to host Mixer and Small Business Resource Fair on Wednesday, Mar. 18

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
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Free repair event coming to White Center’s Log Cabin on Saturday, Mar. 14

by EditorMarch 11, 2026March 11, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

REMINDER: Waterland Parade Committee hosting volunteer information night this Tuesday, Mar. 10 at Harper Studios

by EditorMarch 9, 2026March 9, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Rotary Club to host Drag Queen Bingo fundraiser March 13 in Normandy Park

by EditorMarch 6, 2026March 6, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

SAVE THE DATE: ‘Men In Black Birthday Bash’ returning to Des Moines Saturday, June 20…with a twist

by EditorMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

City of Des Moines to host community shredding event April 22 at Activity Center

by EditorMarch 4, 2026March 4, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Family & Friendship Fun Day set for Saturday, Mar. 7 at Des Moines United Methodist Church

by EditorMarch 2, 2026March 2, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

Join the free Waterland Walkers Des Moines Creek Trail Loop this Saturday morning, Feb. 28

by EditorFebruary 27, 2026February 27, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Thunderbirds Thursday: Police vs. Fire Charity Cup set for this Saturday’s doubleheader in Kent

by iLoveKentFebruary 26, 2026February 26, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

South King County Fine Arts Roundup: Ballet, symphony, theatre and art fill late February calendar

by EditorFebruary 19, 2026February 19, 2026
Posted inDes Moines

33rd District lawmakers to host Town Hall this Sunday, Feb. 22 at Highline College

by EditorFebruary 18, 2026February 18, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

New group to produce 2026 Waterland Festival & Parade in Des Moines

by EditorFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inDes Moines News

Kent Chamber to host ‘The Era of Her,’ a two-day Women’s Conference on Mar. 5 and 6

by iLoveKentFebruary 17, 2026February 17, 2026
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Burien Elks Lodge to host Open House and Membership Drive on Saturday, Feb. 21

Sponsored by Burien Elks Lodge #2143 February 17, 2026February 17, 2026
Posted inArts & Entertainment, Auburn, Burien News, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Entertainment, Events, Featured, Featured Post, Kent, Kent WA News, News, Normandy Park, SeaTac, SeaTac News, Sports, Sports & Recreation, Things To Do, Tukwila, White Center

Thunderbirds Thursday: ‘Single Mingle’ brings fun, social twist to ShoWare Center this Friday night

by iLoveKentFebruary 12, 2026February 12, 2026
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Renton Civic Theatre brings Valentine’s romance with ‘She Loves Me,’ opening this Friday, Feb. 13

Sponsored by Renton Civic Theatre February 10, 2026February 10, 2026

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Des Moines Crawl Series to celebrate Juneteenth with waterfront dining event on Friday night, June 19

Des Moines Crawl Series Sponsored by Des Moines Crawl Series June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

REMINDER: FREE Kent Nerd Party returns this Saturday with cosplay, games and family fun

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

Mount Rainier High School hosting free New Orleans-themed Art Fest this Friday, June 5

June 4, 2026June 4, 2026

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

June 3, 2026June 3, 2026
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Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

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Jun 13
12:00 pm - 9:00 pm

Tukwila United Block Party to celebrate the world’s biggest sporting event on Saturday, June 13

Jun 20
5:30 pm - 9:00 pm

Men in Black Birthday Bash’s ‘Colleen Rafferty Alien Abductee Lookalike Contest’ will be Saturday, June 20

Jun 27
11:00 am - 6:00 pm

Highline Amateur Radio Club to host ARRL Field Day at Marvista Park in Normandy Park on Saturday, June 27

Jul 12
11:00 am - 4:00 pm

‘Shark in the Park’ festival to celebrate Des Moines’ Sixgill Shark heritage on Sunday, July 12

Jul 18
8:00 pm - 10:00 pm

Waterland Parade’s first-ever Block Party will be Saturday night, July 18

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