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X-WR-CALNAME:Seattle · outdoors · Thursday · CalDiscovery BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Free Entrance to National Parks DTSTART:20260917T140000Z DTEND:20260918T040000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003045Z UID:10021996-1789628400-1789678800@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:free,holiday,outdoors DESCRIPTION:2026 Free Entrance Days in the National Parks \nCome experienc e the national parks! All National Park Service sites that charge an entra nce fee will offer free admission to everyone (other fees\, including time d entry or reservation fees\, may apply). Mark your calendar for these ent rance fee-free dates: \nFeb. 16: Presidents Day (Washington’s Birthday)\ nMay 25: Memorial Day\nJune 14: Flag Day/President Trump’s birthday\nJul y 3–5: Independence Day weekend\nAug. 25: 110th Birthday of the National Park Service\nSept. 17: Constitution Day\nOct. 27: Theodore Roosevelt’s birthday\nNov. 11: Veterans Day \nBeginning in 2026\, free entrance on th ese days will be for US citizens and residents only. Nonresidents will pay the regular entrance fee and any applicable nonresident fees. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003045Z LOCATION:WA URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/28783/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldis covery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salmon SEEson at Issaquah Creek DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260917T233000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003045Z UID:10063704-1789632000-1789662600@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:See salmon return to Issaquah Creek from the W Sunset Way bri dge over Issaquah Creek near Newport Way NW from September through Nov ember. Street parking is available along W Sunset Way east of the bridge. \nIf you decide to visit this site\, please remember to recreate responsi bly: plan ahead\, choose a site near you\, leave no trace\, and contribute to an inclusive experience for all. \nIssaquah Salmon Hatchery image cred it: Thales/Flickr CC. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003045Z LOCATION:Bridge over Issaquah Creek\, W Sunset Way and Newport Way NW\, Is saquah\, WA\, 98027\, United States URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/salmon-seeson-issaquah-creek/2026-0 9-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Trout Fishing Derby DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260918T000000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003045Z UID:10062958-1789632000-1789664400@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:Catch a trout and win a prize! The Washington State Department of Fish and Wildlife Trout Derby is back in 2026 at more than 100 stocked lakes statewide. Over 60 generous businesses have donated over 900 donate d prizes valued at more than $43\,000! \nThis 11th annual derby is open to anyone with a valid 2026 fishing license (children under 16 fish for free )\, and no entry fee or registration is required. To win a prize\, just ca tch a green-tagged rainbow trout at a participating lake anytime between A pril 25 and October 31. Come back to this site\, enter your tag number\, d iscover what you have won and how to claim your prize. \nHow it works: \n1 . FISH A PARTICIPATING LAKE\nCheck the list of all 2026 trout Derby lake s to find one near you. \n2. CATCH TAGGED TROUT\nWinning derby trout will have an green tag attached near their fin. Keep the tag! You will need it to claim your prize. \n3. FILL OUT THE PRIZE CLAIM FORM:\nEnter the tag n umber listed on the side of the derby tag\, the lake you caught it in\, th e date it was caught\, and your contact information. \n4. WIN BIG\nTake yo ur tag to the business location you were provided and claim your derby pri ze! \n5. SHARE YOUR SUCCESS!\nTake a photo of yourself and your winning de rby trout to share on social media. #watroutderby \nPurchase Fishing Licen se LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003045Z LOCATION:WA URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/2025-trout-fishing-derby/2026-09-17 /?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Storywalk at Alderwood Park: César's Cerulean Surprise DTSTART:20260917T150000Z DTEND:20260918T003000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T003045Z UID:10060288-1789632000-1789666200@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:literary,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Walk along and read the Storywalk at Alderwood Park during the park’s open hours. The September/October title is César’s Cerulean S urprise by Jenny Lacika. \nCésar asks to borrow his sister Gabi’s cerul ean crayon\, but Gabi does not know what cerulean is and decides to identi fy the color by asking yes-no questions. It’s a window into an all-too-f amiliar sibling dynamic\, a slice of life many readers can identify with. Along with the subtle math hints\, both Gabi and César sprinkle in Spanis h words. Further explanation can be found in an author’s note\, along wi th interactive tips for adults\, showing how to encourage the math connect ions during reading. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T003045Z LOCATION:Alderwood Park – Tacoma\, 208 Browns Point Blvd\, Tacoma\, WA\, 98422\, United States URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/storywalk-at-alderwood-park-cesars- cerulean-surprise/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_c ampaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Ropes Retreat DTSTART:20260917T153000Z DTEND:20260917T163000Z DTSTAMP:20260724T092944Z UID:5leckevlfiq442pt7hauma8evi@google.com CATEGORIES:outdoors LAST-MODIFIED:20260724T092944Z X-SOURCE-NAME:HRS Online Calendar X-SOURCE-URL:https://holyrosaryws.org/about/calendar-2 END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Salmon SEEson at North Creek Trail Park DTSTART:20260917T160000Z DTEND:20260918T020000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183847Z UID:10063999-1789635600-1789671600@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:outdoors DESCRIPTION:If you decide to visit this site\, please remember to recreat e responsibly: plan ahead\, choose a site near you\, leave no trace\, and contribute to an inclusive experience for all. \nStart at North Creek Tra il Park in Bothell and walk south along the trail. \nWatch for Chinook sa lmon in September\, sockeye in October and coho in November as they migrat e up North Creek. Start at North Creek Trail Park and walk the paved trail south along the creek until you get to the Country Inn and Suites at 1933 3 North Creek Pkwy or walk north along the creek until 240th Street SE. Ma ke sure to check under bridges where fish often hide. For best viewing\, v isit in the early morning or late afternoon to avoid glare and bring polar ized glasses. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183847Z LOCATION:North Creek Park\, 1011 183rd Street Southeast\, Bothell\, WA\, 9 8012\, United States URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/salmon-seeson-north-creek-trail-par k/2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle- wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Harvest Festival at Swans Trail Farms DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183847Z UID:10061859-1789639200-1789668000@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:festival,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Get ready for fall fun at Swans Trail Farms\, just 30 minutes from Seattle! Harvest Festival is open daily from 10 AM–6 PM\, with U-Pi ck apples and pumpkins\, family-friendly attractions\, farm-fresh food\, a nd plenty of fall memories to make. Don’t miss our magical pumpkin garde n\, a favorite spot for fall photos! \nEnjoy the full experience of the Ha rvest Festival with over 30+ farm fun attractions! Wander through the lege ndary Washington State Corn Maze\, a 12-acre masterpiece meticulously shap ed like our state. You’ll navigate 4.5 miles of paths\, discovering over 700 state roads and landmarks. Afterward\, warm up with our famous apple cider donuts and fresh-pressed cider\, or visit our Cidery for a hard cide r made with apples from our own orchard. With friendly farm animals and a charming Country Store full of local honey and goods\, jarred food\, fall and farm-related decor\, books\, puzzles\, and more\; there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Come spend the day with us and make lasting fall me mories! \nImage sourced from event website. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183847Z LOCATION:Swan’s Trail Farms\, 7301 Rivershore Rd.\, Snohomish\, WA\, 982 90\, United States URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/harvest-festival-swans-trail-farms/ 2026-09-17/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Farm to Table Trails DTSTART:20260917T170000Z DTEND:20260918T010000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T183847Z UID:10056519-1789639200-1789668000@www.parentmap.com CATEGORIES:food,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Explore these nine food trails around Whatcom & Skagit countie s. Visit farm stands\, markets\, restaurants\, and more! Check in\, earn p oints\, and win fun local prizes with our free digital passport. \nThe 202 6 Farm to Table Trails are nine loops that invite participants to savor th e sights and sounds of beautiful Northwest Washington. On these trails\, f olks will enjoy bountiful harvests from u-pick berry farms\, find the most decadent local cheeses\, and visit markets and farm stands for local vege tables\, fruit\, meat\, and fish. These trails are available in print and digital forms – making them accessible and convenient\, no matter the us er’s preference. \nFarm To Table Trails 2026-27 (sign up at the website below) \nMobile exclusive \nInstantly delivered \nCheck-in to earn points and win prizes \nExperience the best of Bellingham! LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T183847Z LOCATION:WA URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar/farm-table-trails/2026-09-17/?utm_s ource=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:ParentMap X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.parentmap.com/calendar END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Daybreak Community & Land Tending DTSTART:20260917T180000Z DTEND:20260917T220000Z DTSTAMP:20260917T182711Z UID:10002018-1789642800-1789657200@www.seattleparksfoundation.org CATEGORIES:community,outdoors DESCRIPTION:By Yordanos Tesfazion \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n Sounds of pickleballs hitti ng paddles\, lively chatter\, and friendly competition could be heard acro ss Downtown Seattle as thousands joined us for our fourth annual Picklebal l for All on August 29 and 30\, 2026. Over 3\,000 community members joined us near the Amazon Spheres to play pickleball\, cheer each other on\, rec eive free 1:1 coaching\, support local vendors\, and more. This year our e vent broke a state record\, with the official headcount revealing that Pic kleball for All was the biggest pickleball event in Washington State! \n \n \n \n \n \n \n \n There wasn’t a dull moment over the weekend. Over 900 early reg istrants were welcomed with free pickleball paddles upon arrival courtesy of Kaiser Permanente\, who also hosted a Relaxation Lounge for the event. Pickleball for All is designed to be an inclusive event for all players re gardless of ability and experience\, and with eight temporary ADA-accessib le pickleball courts to choose from\, participants and spectators were spr ead across 6th Avenue between Blanchard and Virginia streets for matches\, free coaching by Bellevue Pickleball Club\, and family-friendly activitie s like games and face painting. Guests also had the opportunity to play a pro pickleball player from the Seattle Tsunami for a chance to win a Love Parks t-shirt! \n \n \n \n \ n \n \n \n We appreciate everyone who helped coordinate o ne of Seattle Parks Foundation’s biggest events of the year\, and specia l thanks to all the players for spending your weekend with us! Pickleball for All was hosted by Seattle Parks Foundation and the City of Seattle wit h support from Seattle Metro Pickleball Association\, made possible thanks to Presenting Sponsorship from Amazon and our Official Health Care Partne r\, Kaiser Permanente. Scroll for more photos from the weekend! All photos by MEL. LAST-MODIFIED:20260917T182711Z URL:https://www.seattleparksfoundation.org/event/daybreak-community-land-t ending-19/?utm_source=caldiscovery&utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:Seattle Parks Foundation X-SOURCE-URL:https://www.seattleparksfoundation.org END:VEVENT BEGIN:VEVENT SUMMARY:Owl Prowl DTSTART:20260918T013000Z DTEND:20260918T033000Z DTSTAMP:20260729T211040Z UID:10009018-1789669800-1789677000@normandyparkwa.gov CATEGORIES:education,family,outdoors DESCRIPTION:Join Naturalist Kevin O’Malley\, from South Sound Nature Sch ool\, on a guided walk to discover owls. After a brief introduction and ow l presentation\, the group will search for owls. Tracking and observing ow ls in the wild will be part of our story. We will learn more about their h abitats and behaviors\, including what they eat. \nThis is an all-age\, fa mily-friendly\, hands-on experience. It starts with an owl pellet dissecti on & then a slow\, quiet walk in the forest. Binoculars are not required. Trails are slightly rugged\, gravel or dirt\, and include some paved trail s. Space is limited\; event is FREE!  \nRSVP LAST-MODIFIED:20260729T211040Z LOCATION:Marine View Park\, 20935 Marine View Dr SW\, Normandy Park\, WA\, 98166\, United States URL:https://normandyparkwa.gov/event/owl-prowl-24/?utm_source=caldiscovery &utm_medium=ics&utm_campaign=seattle-wa X-SOURCE-NAME:City of Normandy Park X-SOURCE-URL:https://normandyparkwa.gov/events/list END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR