It doesn’t matter if you’ve just graduated or just started at EvCC; you’re conserving your money until you’re established in your future career. If you’re tired of spending your summers doom-scrolling or playing the same video game like a zombie, here are some ideas for low-cost fun.
Dump your books out of your bags and replace them with a lunch, a full water bottle, sunscreen, mosquito repellent and a towel. We’re going outdoors to some free admission, all-ages events.

June

Everett Pride First Annual Block Party | everettpride.org/events
When: Saturday, June 17, 11 A.M. – 6 P.M.
Where: Wetmore Plaza, Everett
Features: Food trucks, music, beer garden, socializing.

Solstice Parade | fremontfair.com/arts/solstice-parade
When: Saturday, June 17, 2:00 P.M.
Where: Fremont Neighborhood, Seattle
The parade route starts at 3rd and Leary Way along 36th Street. The path turns right on Fremont Ave. N then left at N 34th Street and ends at Woodland Park Ave N.
Features: Entertainment, vendors, beer garden, people watching.

The Freemont Fair | Fremontfair.com
When: June 17-18
Where: Freemont Neighborhood, Seattle
Fremont Ave N on N 35th St. and N 34th St.
Features: Entertainment, vendors, beer garden, people watching.

Dream Builders Carshow | www.dreambuilderscarshow.com
When: Sunday, June 18th — Father’s Day
Where: Evergreen Speedway, Monroe
Features: Classic and custom cars and motorcycles, vendors. Cheap Father’s Day outing. Raise money for Big Brothers and Big Sisters of Snohomish County.

July

Everett Fourth of July Parade | everett4thofjuly.org
When: July 4 at 11 A.M.
Where: Downtown Everett
The parade route follows Colby and Hoyt Avenues between Wall and 26th Streets.
Features: Entertainment, people watching, vendors.

Thunder on the Bay Fireworks Show | www.visiteverett.com/1441/Fourth-of-July-Festival-2023
When: July 4. Starts at 3:00 P.M.
Where: Legion Memorial Park, Everett
Features: Vendors, Food, beer gardens, fireworks, children’s activities and live music.
No on-site parking.

Arlington Street Fair | arlingtonwa.org/downtown-arlington-street-fair-annual-event
When: July 7- 9. Friday and Saturday: 10 a.m.-6 p.m. Sunday 10 a.m. -3 p.m.
Where: Downtown Arlington
Farmers Market in Legion Park
Features: Vendors, food, entertainment, and children’s activities.

Music at the Marina | www.musicatthemarina.com
When: Thursdays, July 13 – August 31
Where: Port Gardner, Everett
Features: Beer garden, food trucks, live local music.

Kla Ha Ya Days | www.klahayadays.com
When: July 12-16
Where: 1st Street, Downtown Snohomish
Features: Vendors, food, carnival rides, people watching.

Kla Ha Ya Days Grand Parade | www.klahayadays.com/grand-parade.html
When: Saturday, ​July 15 at 11:00 a.m.
Where: 1st Street, Downtown Snohomish
It starts on 1st Street, where it splits from 2nd Street. The path continues down 1st and ends near Avenue E.
Features: People watching, vendors, food.

Show and Shine Car Show | Part of Kla Ha Ya Days
When: Sunday, July 16
Where: 1st Street, Downtown Snohomish
Features: Cars, people watching, vendors, food.

Everett 3on3 | everett3on3.net
When: July 15 – 16
Where: Downtown Everett, Center Court at Hewitt and Colby.
Features: Basketball tournament, people watching, entertainment, vendors, food.

Salty Sea Days | downtowneverettwa.org/salty-sea-days
When: July 21 – 22
Where: Downtown Everett
2900 block of Wetmore
Friday, 4 – 10 p.m. Saturday, Noon – 10 p.m.
Features: Vendors, food, beer garden, games for children, live music.

Sail in Cinema | portofeverett.com/visit_the_waterfront/sailin.php
When: Fridays, July 21 – August 25
Where: Boxcar Park, Everett, WA
Features: Free, family-friendly movies.
July 21: 9:15 p.m. – Lyle, Lyle Crocodile (PG)
July 28: 9:10 p.m. – Top Gun: Maverick (PG-13)
August 4: 9:00 p.m. – The Goonies (PG)
August 11: 8:45 p.m. – Lightyear (PG)
August 18: 8:35 p.m. – Clueless (PG-13)
August 25: 8:20 p.m. – Fantastic Beasts (2016) (PG)
This event is when you need that towel or low-sitting beach chair.

Nubian Jam | everettwa.gov/2131/Nubian-Jam
When: Saturday, July 29, 10 am – 7 pm
Where: Forest Park, Everett, WA
Features: Speakers, live performances, art, food, and vendors.
Parking will be difficult. You might want to bike, bus, or carpool.

August

Wheels on the Waterfront | Wheelsonthewaterfront.net
When: August 26 from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Where: Port of Everett, Boxcar Park
Features: Classic cars, trucks and motorcycles. Live music, food and vendors. Benefits Providence Regional Cancer Partnership.