Summer is HERE and we got lots of things going on in the region. 

June is Pride month and celebrations are getting started this weekend for a milestone moment.

Seattle is celebrating 50 years of Pride Month celebrations and it all starts at Pride in the Park. Saturday from 12-7 at Volunteer Park there will be live music, food trucks, vendors, informative booths and more. There will also be programing for kids and families, the event is free so no ticket needed.  

This isn't the only Pride related event this weekend, there's a Street Festival in White Center on Saturday from 11-11 and if you are looking to give back this weekend, there's a community cleanup happening in Capitol Hill. It's called Taking Pride in Capitol Hill. Get details at seattlepridefest.org

There's another Pawfest this weekend! What's Pawfest? Well it is a pet adoption event that features a pet parade, costume contest, agility shows and training tips. Pup cups will be served of course. Come meet your next furry friend or family member from 11-2 on Saturday at Kent Station. 

The Festal celebrations continue this weekend at the Seattle Center. This weekend it is the Pagdiriwang (Pag-di-ri-wong)Philippine Festival . The event starts Saturday with a grand opening ceremony followed by dances, folk songs, food, and a fashion extravaganza. The celebration goes from 11-7 PM Saturday and Sunday.

If you are looking for some new houseplants and a way to support the University of Washington, you are in luck. The annual Plant Sale Fundraiser is Saturday from 10-2. You'll be able to walk through the UW farm and can pick up tomatos, peppers, eggplants, summer squash, pollinators, herbs and more. All the plants are organic! More details at botanicgardens.uw.edu

Who doesn't love a little kegs and eggs?! The Bacon, Eggs and Kegs festival is this weekend at Lumen Field. You'll be able to enjoy beers, ciders, mimosas, Blood Marys and more while dining on brunch bites from Seattle area restaurants,chefs and food trucks. There will be live music as well as plenty of life size yard games. Get tickets at baconeggsandkegs.com 

Get ready for HONK Fest Westr this weekend! HONK Fest West's mission statement is simple, they are dedicated to the activation of public space through energetic musical performance. You can find the tunes in three locations, Friday in Georgetown, Saturday in Columbia City and Sunday at Pratt Park. Get more details at honkfestwest.org

Do you love Greek food? On Capitol Hill this weekend there will be three days of Greek food and fun. The Bite of Greece Seattle returns and will be all weekend long! In addition to lunch and dinner options, there will be imported deli items available to buy. Get details at biteofgreeceseattle.com

All these cool things and more are going down this weekend. Know of something going on? Let me know at PaulH@kiroradio.com 

Paul Holden, KIRO News Radio