Upcoming Seafair events

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Pirates Landing: The Seafair Pirates land to kick off the monthlong summer festival with games and prizes. 11 a.m.-2 p.m. Saturday. Alki Beach, 1702 Alki Ave. S.W., Seattle, FREE (www.seafairpirates.org).

Seafair Milk Carton Derby: More than 100 milk-carton boats compete in this fun-filled annual event. Also featuring family activities and booths. 10 a.m.-3 p.m. Saturday. Southwest corner of Green Lake (near the Aqua Theater), Seattle, FREE (206-728-0123, Ext. 118 or www.seafair.com).

Wallingford Seafair Kiddies Parade and Festival: The 54th annual parade's theme is "Rain or Shine." Participants encouraged to wear hats of any type. 10 a.m.-7:30 p.m.; parade 5 p.m. Sunday. North 45th Street between Sunnyside Avenue North and Woodlawn Avenue North, Seattle, FREE (206-632-4759 or www.wallingford.org).

Virginia Mason Team Medicine Walk/Run: A half marathon and 5K walk/run in downtown Bellevue to raise money for cancer research. 6:45 a.m. Sunday. Southeast corner of Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 N.E. Fourth St., Bellevue, $20-$50 (206-728-0123, Ext. 121 or www.seafair.com).

Kent Cornucopia Days and Parade: South King County's street fair featuring a carnival, bluegrass music festival and a parade. Carnival operates noon-11 p.m. July 10-13. Street fair operates 10 a.m.-9 p.m. July 11-12, 10 a.m.-5:30 p.m. July 13; parade 2 p.m. July 13. Meeker Street between First and Sixth Streets, downtown Kent, FREE (253-852-5466 or www.kcdays.com).

Redmond Derby Days Parade and Festival: The annual event features a carnival, food booths, parade, kids' activities and live music. 5-10 p.m. July 10-11; 10 a.m.-10 p.m. July 12; noon-5 p.m. July 13. Various locations, downtown Redmond. FREE (425-556-2360 or www.ci.redmond.wa.us).

Mercer Island Summer Celebration: A family event featuring fireworks show, juried crafts, international food, parade, basketball tournament, children's activities, private garden tour and live entertainment. 5:30-10:30 p.m. July 11; 10 a.m.-7 p.m. July 12; 10 a.m.-4 p.m. July 13; parade 10 a.m. July 12. Various locations, downtown Mercer Island, FREE (206-236-7285 or www.ci.mercer-island.wa.us).

Crown of Queen Anne: A 3.3-mile run around the crest of Queen Anne Hill to benefit the Queen Anne Helpline. 8-10:30 a.m. July 12. Race begins at Queen Anne Lutheran Church, 2400 Eighth Ave. W., Seattle, $15-$18 (206-282-1540 or www.queenannehelpline.org).

Chinatown/International District Summer Festival: A community cultural festival featuring Pan-Asian entertainment, food and arts and crafts. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 12, 11 a.m.-6 p.m. July 13. Hing Hay Park, 411 Maynard Ave. S., Seattle, FREE (206-382-1197 or www.seattlechinatown.org).

Hispanic Seafair Organization Festival: A festival celebrating the Hispanic culture with food and craft booths, live music and folkloric dance. 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 13. Seward Park Amphitheatre, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle. FREE (206-523-5930 or www.hispanicseafair.com).

West Seattle American Hi-Yu Summer Festival: West Seattle's community festival featuring a Hiawatha kids fun fair, pirates landing, kids' fishing derby, bowling tournament, car show, Miss West Seattle Hi-Yu coronation, entertainment and a grand parade. Various times and locations; parade 11 a.m. July 19 from California Avenue Southwest and Lander Street Southwest, Seattle. FREE (206-932-6585 or www.hiyu.com).

Kla Ha Ya Days Festival: An old-fashioned summer celebration featuring arts and crafts, live entertainment, fun and games, parade, car show and frog-jumping contest. Various times and locations; parade 10 a.m. July 19, downtown Snohomish. FREE (360-568-7076 or www.klahayadays.com).

Seafair Indian Days Pow Wow: American Indian celebration with more than 300 dancers of all ages in traditional regalia. 7-11 p.m. July 18; noon-11 p.m. July 19; noon-11 p.m. July 20, Daybreak Star Cultural Center, Discovery Park, 3801 W. Government Way, Seattle. $4 (206-285-4425, Ext. 23 or www.unitedindians.com).

Bon Odori Festival: A Japanese community cultural festival that expresses appreciation for ancestors. Enjoy special artistic displays as well as taiko performance and Japanese food. 4-10 p.m. July 19-20. Seattle Buddhist Temple, 1427 S. Main St., Seattle, FREE (206-329-0800 or www.seattlebetsuin.com).

White Center Jubilee Days: A community festival featuring a parade, street fair, kids center, home-garden tour and more. 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. July 19-July 20; parade 4-6 p.m. July 19; 16th Avenue Southwest between 114th Street and Southwest 100th Streets, White Center, FREE (206-763-4196 or www.whitecenter.com/jubileedays).

Benaroya Research Institute Triathlon at Seafair: A coed triathlon for new and experienced triathletes. 7 a.m. July 20. Seward Park, 5898 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle, prices vary (206-728-0123, Ext. 121 or www.seafair.com).

Chinatown Seafair Parade: A parade featuring many ethnic organizations and a 100-foot-long Chinese dragon twisting and dancing through the street. 7 p.m. July 20, 10th Avenue and South Jackson to South Lane Street, Seattle, FREE (206-949-4868 or www.chinesechamber.net).

Miss Seafair Scholarship Program for Women Coronation: A competition for college scholarship, 7-9:30 p.m. July 22, McEachern Auditorium, Museum of History & Industry, 2700 24th Ave. E., Seattle, $20(206-728-0123, Ext. 122 or www.seafair.com).

Renton River Days: Renton's community family festival runs July 22-27 with parade, rubber-ducky races, art show, live entertainment, food and more. Various times; parade 10 a.m. July 26. Liberty Park, Bronson Way North and Houser Way North, Renton, FREE (425-430-6528 or www.ci.renton.wa.us/rrd).

Greenwood Seafair Parade: A community street parade. Kids parade 6 p.m. July 23, grand parade 6:30 p.m. North 95th Street and Greenwood Avenue North to North 85th and Sixth Avenue Northwest, Seattle, FREE (206-789-1148).

Des Moines Waterland Festival and Parade: A community festival running July 23-27 featuring a carnival, fireworks, beer gardens, arts and crafts, and food booths. 3 p.m.-midnight July 23, noon-11 p.m. July 24, noon-midnight July 25-26, and noon-8 p.m. July 27. Grand parade 2 p.m. July 27. Various locations, Des Moines, FREE (206-878-7000 or www.desmoineswa.org).

Central Area Community Festival: A community festival celebrating the diverse ethnic heritage of Seattle's Central Area. Enjoy cultural exhibits, youth activities and lots of food. 11 a.m.-10 p.m. July 25-26, noon-8 p.m. July 27. Garfield Community Center, 2323 E. Cherry St., Seattle, FREE (206-999-3482 or www.cacf.com).

Tour De Terrace & Parade: A parade, carnival, miniature golf, arts & crafts and more. 4-11 p.m. July 25, 9 a.m.-11 p.m. July 26, 9 a.m.-6 p.m. July 27, parade 7 p.m. July 25. 22400 56th Ave. W., Mountlake Terrace, FREE (425-776-7331 or www.tourdeterrace.org).

Silverdale Whaling Days: A family summer celebration featuring arts and crafts, food, bike rides and canoe races. Various times. parade 10 a.m. July 26. Silverdale Way, Silverdale, FREE (360-692-1107 or www.whalingdays.com).

Covington Days and Parade: A community celebration with a parade, carnival, and classic car show. 6-10 p.m. July 25, 10 a.m.-11 p.m. July 26, and 10 a.m.-6 p.m. July 27. Parade at 10 a.m. July 26. Fred Meyer store on Southeast 272nd Street, Covington, FREE (253-639-6666 or www.covingtondays.com).

Torchlight Run and Parade at Seafair: First, an 8K-run along the streets of downtown Seattle, then the annual parade. Costumes encouraged. 6:30 p.m. July 26 run; 7:30 p.m. parade. Run starts and ends at Seahawks Stadium on Occidental Avenue South. Parade begins at Seattle Center and continues down Fourth Avenue, $20-$25 run registration (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com).

Ballard Seafoodfest: A celebration of 29 years, with seafood, entertainment and activities for the entire family. 11 a.m.-8 p.m. July 26, noon-7 p.m. July 27. Downtown Ballard at Northwest Market Street between 22nd and 24th Avenues Northwest, Seattle, FREE (206-784-9705 or www.seafoodfest.org).

Pista sa Nayon: Filipino-American Community Festival: A cultural festival featuring Filipino food, arts and crafts, exhibits and entertainment. 9 a.m.-8 p.m. uly 27 Seward Park Amphitheater, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle, FREE (206-296-4004 or www.pista.org).

University District Jr. Grand Seafair Parade: A children's parade with costumes. 7 p.m. July 28, University District, Northeast 52nd Street and University Way, South to Northeast 41st Street, Seattle, FREE (206-547-4417 or www.udistrictchamber.org)

Seafair Fleet Arrival: A welcome of the U.S. Navy and U.S. Coast Guard fleet, along with thousands of sailors on board. Arrival time expected at approximately 1 p.m. July 30, Seattle waterfront, Seattle, FREE (206-728-0123 or www.seafair.com).

Magnolia Summer Festival: Two days of "Magnolia hospitality," featuring crafts, food and fun. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 1-2; parade 10:30 a.m. Aug. 2. West Magnolia Playfield, West Smith Street and 33rd Avenue West, Seattle, FREE (206-284-5836 or www.magnoliachamber.org).

U.S. Navy Blue Angels Air Show: Annual air show. Noon-12:45 p.m. Aug. 1-3, South Lake Washington, Seattle. Free admission Aug. 1; $17-$25 per day Aug. 2-3; $20 for two-day pass (206-728-0123, Ext. 7001 or www.seafair.com).

Seafair Unlimited Hydroplane Races: Annual hydroplane races, with live music. Various times. Stan Sayres Park, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd. S., Seattle. Free admission Aug. 1; $17-$25 per day Aug. 2-3; $20 for two-day pass (206-728-0123, Ext. 7001 or www.seafair.com).

Lake City Pioneer Days & Parade: A family-oriented festival featuring children's activities, arts & crafts, street fair and salmon dinner. 10 a.m.-10 p.m. Aug. 2; kids parade 6 p.m.; grand parade 7 p.m. Lake City Playfield, Northeast 126th Street and 26th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, FREE (206-363-3287 or www.lakecityfestival.org).