Coming attractions

Seafair Milk Carton Derby, July 1: Handcrafted boats floating on milk cartons compete for prizes, Green Lake, Seattle. 206-728-0123.

Fourth of July: Bellevue Family Fourth, 425-452-6885; WaMu Family Fourth at Lake Union, Seattle, 206-281-7788; Fourth of Jul-Ivar's, Seattle, 206-587-6500 .

Mercer Island Summer Celebration, July 7-9. Arts and crafts, entertainment, parade, fireworks show, food, classic-car show, children's activities, boat rides, youth 3-on-3 basketball tournament, Mercer Island. 206-236-7285.

Redmond Derby Days, July 8. Bike race, parade, live music, food, carnival, fireworks, Redmond. 425-556-2299.

Seafair Pirates Landing, July 8. Pirates in full regalia storm Alki Beach, with food, prizes, volleyball tournament, music. 206-728-0123.

Chinatown International District Summer Festival, July 8-9. Entertainment, vendors, karaoke contest, Hing Hay Park, Seattle. 206-728-0123.

Tivoli Viking Days, July 8-9. Nordic food and crafts Nordic Heritage Museum, Seattle. 206-789-5707.

Sequim Lavender Festival, July 14-16. Street fair in Sequim, tours and events at eight lavender farms in the surrounding area. 877-681-3035.