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It's another weekend and the spring fun is in full bloom

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has begun and runs through the month of April. There are multiple fields of flowers to check out as well as plenty of other activities for all ages.   You'll want to make sure the flowers are blooming before you go, but on Saturday at 2 it is the Annual Tulip Parade! Get ready for the parade at the KidZone and see our furry friends join in on the fun during the Daffodil Pet Parade! You can get tickets and details at tulipfestival.org

That's not the only festival celebrating flowers this weekend, in Pierce County the Daffodil Festival has returned and the big event, the Dafodil Parade will take place at different times across the region on Saturday. Things kick off in Tacoma at 10:15, then the floats head to Puyallup, Sumner and Orting. You can get parade routes, information and more at thedaffodilfestival.org

There's a night market going down on Saturday from 3-10 in Magnuson Park at Hanger 30. It'll have your usual, tasty food, live music and oh yeah wrestling! The Taco Libre Truck showdown is a 21 and up event that has over 100 vendors, a margarita bar and luchador wrestling from 8-10. TO get details by searching Taco Libre Truck Showdown on Facebook or Eventbrite

Maybe you are looking for something more for the kids this weekend, well you will have plenty of options. At the Washington State Convention Center this weekend you can take a trip back to the prehistoric era with Jurassic Quesrt! There will be over 80 "true to life" dinosaurs as well as shows and crafts, bouncehouse and so much more! You can get details at jurassicquest.com. At the Seattle Center on Saturday and Sunday it's the International Children's Friendship Festival! This event is free and highlights art, music and dances from across the world as well as displays that will teach kids about other cultures and science. This going down 11-5 on Saturday and Sunday. Finally Monster Jam is taking over Lumen Field. Expect high flying stunts, big loud cars and plenty of fun! This going down on Saturday at 5. 

It's a weekend full of improv from Bandit Theater! There's a wide variety of shows being put on at a few locations in Seattle and in Tacoma. There's comedy shows based on first dates, couple quiz shows, science and tech and improv battles! You'll want to visit bandittheater.org to pick a show, get tickets and see which venue the shows are at. Shows are running throughout the weekend and you can get details at bandittheater.org 

What's going on in your neighborhood? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com 

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April 4th, 2025, 05:00 am

KIRO Radio Highlights

Weekend Events: Flower festivals and monster trucks

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Weekend Events: Flower festivals and monster trucks

Published April 4th, 2025, 05:00 am

Description


It's another weekend and the spring fun is in full bloom

The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has begun and runs through the month of April. There are multiple fields of flowers to check out as well as plenty of other activities for all ages.   You'll want to make sure the flowers are blooming before you go, but on Saturday at 2 it is the Annual Tulip Parade! Get ready for the parade at the KidZone and see our furry friends join in on the fun during the Daffodil Pet Parade! You can get tickets and details at tulipfestival.org

That's not the only festival celebrating flowers this weekend, in Pierce County the Daffodil Festival has returned and the big event, the Dafodil Parade will take place at different times across the region on Saturday. Things kick off in Tacoma at 10:15, then the floats head to Puyallup, Sumner and Orting. You can get parade routes, information and more at thedaffodilfestival.org

There's a night market going down on Saturday from 3-10 in Magnuson Park at Hanger 30. It'll have your usual, tasty food, live music and oh yeah wrestling! The Taco Libre Truck showdown is a 21 and up event that has over 100 vendors, a margarita bar and luchador wrestling from 8-10. TO get details by searching Taco Libre Truck Showdown on Facebook or Eventbrite

Maybe you are looking for something more for the kids this weekend, well you will have plenty of options. At the Washington State Convention Center this weekend you can take a trip back to the prehistoric era with Jurassic Quesrt! There will be over 80 "true to life" dinosaurs as well as shows and crafts, bouncehouse and so much more! You can get details at jurassicquest.com. At the Seattle Center on Saturday and Sunday it's the International Children's Friendship Festival! This event is free and highlights art, music and dances from across the world as well as displays that will teach kids about other cultures and science. This going down 11-5 on Saturday and Sunday. Finally Monster Jam is taking over Lumen Field. Expect high flying stunts, big loud cars and plenty of fun! This going down on Saturday at 5. 

It's a weekend full of improv from Bandit Theater! There's a wide variety of shows being put on at a few locations in Seattle and in Tacoma. There's comedy shows based on first dates, couple quiz shows, science and tech and improv battles! You'll want to visit bandittheater.org to pick a show, get tickets and see which venue the shows are at. Shows are running throughout the weekend and you can get details at bandittheater.org 

What's going on in your neighborhood? Let me know at paulh@kiroradio.com 

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