Name: Strings in the Garden
Start: 2026-08-23T14:00:00-07:00
Location: Soos Creek Botanical Garden & Heritage Center

Soos Creek Botanical Garden & Heritage Center

Strings in the Garden
Enjoy Strings in the Garden with the acclaimed String Quartet from the Auburn Symphony! Families welcome. Bring lawn chairs or use ours. 
Come an hour early to stroll the Garden. Advance tickets available soon or get yours at the gate starting at 1pm prior to the concert.
Sunday, August 23, 2026 from 2:00 pm to 4:00 pm
The Soos Creek Botanical Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
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Strings in the Garden

Strings in the Garden
Enjoy Strings in the Garden with the acclaimed String Quartet from the Auburn Symphony! Families welcome....

Drum Roll Wine 911 S. 3rd St. Renton, WA 98057

We’re all ages all the time, but this is a unique opportunity set aside for parents and their youngsters. It’s a great way to meet local families and for your kids to hang out, too. Feel free to bring a game, snacks, or just your kiddo(s). No reservation required.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/149041/t/tickets" target="_blank" rel="nofollow noopener">View Tickets &amp; More Info</a>

Local Event: Second Saturday Playdate at Drum Roll Wine

Second Saturday Playdate at Drum Roll Wine

We’re all ages all the time, but this is a unique opportunity set aside for parents and their youngsters. It’s a great way to...

ART IN BLOOM
Hosted by South Sound Artists from Artist United, Arts Alliance Northwest and Kent Valley Artists. Enjoy fine art and juried photography shows with 35 artisan booths, food trucks, live music and more! Free entry.
Saturday August 15th, from 10am to 4pm
The Soos Creek Botanical Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
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Questions? info@sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org

Local Event: Art in Bloom

Art in Bloom

ART IN BLOOM
Hosted by South Sound Artists from Artist United, Arts Alliance Northwest and Kent Valley Artists. Enjoy fine art...

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Hyatt Regency Lake Washington at Seattle’s Southport announces the inaugural “Dock, Dog and Dink” floating pickleball tournament. The one-of-a-kind charity event will feature floating pickleball, adoptable rescue dogs and lakeside dining while raising funds for Three Little Pitties, a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that rescues dogs from high-risk situations in Texas and transports them to loving homes throughout the Pacific Northwest, East Coast, and Midwest.
Three Little Pitties will be on-site throughout the event with adoptable dogs searching for their forever homes. Representatives from the nonprofit will also share information about fostering, volunteering and other ways to support its rescue efforts. Additional donations of cash and unopened dog food donations are encouraged to further support the organization’s mission of fostering a community of respect, responsibility and compassion for animals in need. For more information on Three Little Pitties, please visit <a href="https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">https://www.threelittlepittiesrescue.org</a>.
The tournament will take place on Sunday, August 16, between 12 p.m. and 4 p.m. and is open to eight teams of two players. Competitors will face off in a round-robin format featuring multiple 12-minute timed matches before advancing through semifinal rounds and championship match. Open to recreational and intermediate pickleball players, the tournament will us rally scoring and the winning team will receive a complimentary two-night stay at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington.
Registration is $75 per team with all proceeds benefitting Three Little Pitties. Team interested in participating can register online at <a href="https://www.hyattexperiences.com/hyatt-regency/searl?icamp=property_page_menu_book_experiences#!/event/019f6802-b780-7114-aab1-40f2df1b49d8" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">dock, dog, and dink | Hyatt Regency Lake Washington</a>.
The event will take place at the hotel’s waterfront dock &amp; drink restaurant where participants and spectators can enjoy casual lakeside dining throughout the afternoon. The menu features smash burgers, foot-long hot dogs and a variety of signature “docktails” including the specialty Floating Pickle-ADE beverage. Seating is available on a first-come, first-served basis.

Local Event: Dock, Dog and Dink Floating Pickleball Court Tournament

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Drum Roll Wine

This beginner-friendly workshop includes all materials, step-by-step instruction, one glass of wine, and your finished artwork to take home.
 Join local botanical artist JJ Rose for a relaxing evening of creativity, flowers, and wine. Create your own framed pressed flower artwork using a beautiful selection of dried flowers and botanicals while enjoying a complimentary glass of wine.
This beginner-friendly workshop includes all materials, step-by-step instruction, one glass of wine, and your finished artwork to take home. No experience necessary—just bring your creativity!
Perfect for a girls' night out, date night, or anyone looking to unwind and make something beautiful.
Seats are limited. Reserve your spot today!<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152995/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets &amp;&nbsp;More Info</a>

Local Event: Petals and Pour

Petals and Pour

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HUMMINGBIRDS: MASTERS OF THE AIR
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air is presented by Master Birder and Author Connie Sidles. With the ability to hover in place, fly upside-down or backwards, and cross seas without stopping, hummers seem immune to the laws of physics. Jewel-tone feathers flapping faster than the eye can see, these avians are among the fiercest. Learn more at this free event.
The Soos Creek Botanical Garden is located at:
29308 132nd Avenue SE
Auburn, WA 98092
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Questions? info@sooscreekbotanicalgarden.org

Local Event: Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air

Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air

HUMMINGBIRDS: MASTERS OF THE AIR
Wednesday, August 19, 2026, 12:30 pm to 2:00 pm
Hummingbirds: Masters of the Air is presented...

Benjamin Hunter returns to Drum Roll Wine with an evening dedicated to songs of liberation. Don't miss this solo show by the artistic director of Northwest Folklife. All ages.&nbsp;
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Local Event: After Hours concert with Benjamin Hunter

After Hours concert with Benjamin Hunter

Benjamin Hunter returns to Drum Roll Wine with an evening dedicated to songs of liberation. Don't miss this solo show by the...

Let's consider how this whole thing started!
Created for both dedicated wine enthusiasts as well as the wine curious, this interactive class provides an introduction to the long history of wine and the worldwide regions best known for wine production in ancient times.
A guided tasting of 3 wines is included. Limited to 10 participants.
About the Instructor: Matt Frazier is the proprietor of Drum Roll Wine, a graduate of the Northwest Wine Academy, a French Wine Scholar with highest honors, and he holds an Advanced certification from the Wine &amp; Spirits Education Trust. Matt’s passionate about making wine more accessible and easier to enjoy for all.<a href="https://eventvesta.com/events/152997/t/tickets" rel="nofollow noopener" target="_blank">View Tickets</a> &amp; More Info

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Wine: The First 8,000 Years

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Created for both dedicated wine enthusiasts as well as the wine curious, this...

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