All Things Spring Guide
Editor’s note: the following article was originally published March 2018, but has been updated March 2019 to reflect the 2019 spring season.
Sun's out, guns out, fun's out.
Warmer weather and Daylight Savings bring the itch to go and do.
Here are some things to look forward to in the coming months.
5/16-5/18 - Fisherman's Village Music Festival
This music-filled weekend gets a new location for 2019. Now on the block of Cedar Street and 33rd (home to the Scuttlebutt Taproom). See dozens of local, regional, and national bands including big names like Wolf Parade and The Coathangers and also a night market filled with local vendors.
Get wristbands here.
Read about the changes to Fisherman’s Village here.
SUN 4/7 - Everett Half Marathon
8 AM - 12 PM
The event formerly known as the Heroes Half starts on the Everett waterfront and takes runners through 13.1 miles of running, following a course over a bridge, across the 'Flats to Marysville(!), and back to lovely EVT.
Interested? It's not too late to sign up.
5/25-5/27 - Cruzin to Colby
Downtown Everett transforms into a car-lovers paradise Memorial Day Weekend. See hundreds of motor vehicles spanning decades, take in live music and enjoy some street food.
SAT 4/20 - Tour de EFD
9:45 AM - 2 PM
Fun on two wheels! This 22.5 mile bike ride takes you to each of the city's fire stations. It's for all ages and bicycling abilities.
SAT 4/27 - EVERGREEN ARBORETUM Open House
1 - 4PM
A free open house to take in what the arboretum has been planning all winter. Entertainment, appetizers and gardening games for guests!
Sun 5/12 - Everett Farmers Market
11 AM - 4 PM
The market opens at Boxcar Park on Mother's Day! The market runs every Sunday through October 6. Meet the farmers behind your tomatoes, as well as vendors, concessionaires and musicians. Dog-friendly. Also, this year the market has a new secondary location at the Everett Station starting in June on Wednesdays from 4-8 p.m.
Parks and Rec Classes/Sports
Spring means getting active. For yourself and your kids. Put together a softball team, take a swim class, or go on a day hike. Check out the programs that the city offers on their website here.
Everett Reads Challenge
Need a beach or park bench read?
This year the Everett Public Library is promoting their Everett Reads Challenge. Each month the library challenges you to read from a different genre. Choose a book and share your choice on social media with the hashtag #everettreads for your chance to win a $25 Amazon gift card.
What are you looking forward to doing this spring?
Leave us a comment below!
Richard Porter writes for Live in Everett.