Snoqualmie Valley Community Calendar | Aug. 16 edition

Snoqualmie Days: Snoqualmie Days is returning to the Valley on Aug. 16-17.

By Record Staff • August 15, 2024 3:45 pm
This year’s batch of new Snoqualmie Valley School District staff were welcomed at new employee orientation on Aug. 12. Each new teacher received a welcome bag put together by the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce and filled with goodies from businesses around the Valley. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)
This year’s batch of new Snoqualmie Valley School District staff were welcomed at new employee orientation on Aug. 12. Each new teacher received a welcome bag put together by the SnoValley Chamber of Commerce and filled with goodies from businesses around the Valley. (Photo courtesy of Snoqualmie Valley School District)

Free Summer Matinee: Join the North Bend Theatre, 125 Bendigo Blvd. North, for a free matinee showing of “Beethoven” at 11 a.m. Aug. 16. For more information, contact business@northbendtheatre.com.

Refuge Outdoor Festival: Join Golden Brick Events for a outdoor recreation and camping experience geared toward people of color from Aug. 16-18 at Tolt-MacDonald Park and Campground, 31021 NE 40th St. in Carnation. Refugee Outdoor Festival features a fun-filled weekend of informative workshops, holistic activities, performances, outdoor recreation and much more. An events schedule and tickets can be found at goldenbricksevents.com. Doors to the festival open at 3 p.m. Aug. 16. For more information, contact info@goldenbricksevent.com.

Family Friday Hour: Head over to North Bend’s new and unique play and work space at the Village Project, 203 W. 3rd St., for Family Friday Hour on Aug. 16. The happy hour with a family-friendly twist, from 3 to 7 p.m., promises backyard playtime. Guests are encouraged to pack a picnic. For more information, contact hello@thevillageprojectnorthbend.com.

Fall City Friday Market: Head over to Aroma Coffee Co., 33429 Redmond-Fall City Road, Fall City, for their Friday Market on Aug. 16. Local farmers and artisans will be on-site along with a few food trucks and a beer and wine garden hosted by Sigillo Cellars and Snoqualmie Falls Brewery. The event will run from 4 to 7 p.m. Contact info@aromacoffeeco.com

Snoqualmie Days: Snoqualmie Days is returning to the Valley on Aug. 16-17. The annual celebration of the Valley, its people and culture offers a pancake breakfast, vendors, a parade, train rides, live music, and more! A music crawl at several locations around downtown Snoqualmie will occur on Aug. 16 from 6 to 12 p.m., followed by a full day of events on Aug. 17. For a complete event list and more information, visit snoqualmiedays.org.

North Bend Clean-Up: Head over to the Mt. Si Senior Center, 411 Main Ave. S, North Bend, at 4 p.m. Aug. 21 to join the North Bend Downtown Foundation in picking up litter around the city. The NBDF will provide gloves, vests and trash bags. The event will last until 5:30 p.m. For more information, contact info@northbenddowntown.org.

Shop, Dine and Unwind: Head to Historic Downtown Snoqualmie on Railroad Ave. on the evening of Aug. 22 to shop, dine and unwind by strolling through unique shops, local cuisine and drink award-winning wines. The SnoValley Chamber of Commerce will host the event, encouraging support for small businesses every Thursday throughout the summer. For more information, contact michele@snovalley.com.

Craig Morgan: Join the Snoqualmie Casino on Aug. 22 for a night with country artist, Craig Morgan. The Grand Ole Opry member will play “That’s What I Love About Sunday,” “Almost Home.” “Bonefire” and more hits. Tickets are available on the casino’s website. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. to the casino ballroom. The concert begins at 7:30 p.m. For more information, call 425-888-1234.