Week of March 13–19, 2026 · North Seattle

Hey neighbor 👋 I’m Sophie, a new Shoreline parent who’s always looking for fun things to do with my kids on the weekend. Every Thursday I'll round up the best family-friendly events happening close to home — free, paid, and everything in between.

✦ EDITOR'S PICK — THIS WEEKEND

5th Annual Lantern Festival @ Shoreline Community College PUB Building
Sat Mar 14 · 11am–3pm · Year of the Horse celebration with lantern-making, performances and community fun. One of the best free family events of the year. Details →

THIS WEEKEND · Sat Mar 14 – Sun Mar 15

Community Threads @ Shoreline Tool Library
Sat Mar 14 · 12–3pm · Bring something to mend, sew or craft — or just show up. A neighborly drop-in with supplies on hand. Details →

MachOne Jazz Orchestra @ Third Place Commons
Sat Mar 14 · 7–9pm · Seattle's powerhouse big band — 17 pieces, full brass, standout vocals. The kind of show that fills a room and keeps everyone on their feet Details →

THIS WEEK · Mon Mar 16 – Sun Mar 22

Game On! Nintendo Switch @ Shoreline Public Library
Wed Mar 18 · 3:30–5:30pm · Free · Ages 9–17 Smash Bros, Mario Kart, board games. Snacks included. Solid after-school move. Details →

Fix-It Night @ Shoreline Tool Library
Wed Mar 18 · 5–8pm · Free Bring broken household items, leave with them fixed. Community repair night — genuinely useful. Details →

COMING UP

Urban Jungle Plant Pop-up @ Ridgecrest Books
Sat–Sun Mar 21–22 · All day · Local plant shop Kelly Green takes over the store for a weekend. Great family browse — plants + books. Details →

Julie Kim Story Time @ Ridgecrest Books
Sun Mar 29 · 11–11:45am · Author/illustrator Julie Kim reads from her new board book Love Like River and Sky. Food trucks outside too. Details →

Know something fun happening near you? I want to hear about it — drop me a line at [email protected]. See you next Thursday 👋