We are shouting it from the rooftops with a glee like we haven't had since, well, a pandemic. SUMMER IS HERE! And nowhere in the Salish Sea will you find a spot like Edmonds for enjoying the sunshine.
Beaches and Parks
Sunshine and sandy beaches go to together like ice cream and root beer. As if Edmonds waterfront wasn't already the best thing since sliced bread, the construction of the new multi-generational Edmonds Waterfront Center has resulted in a restored beachfront. The toxic, creosote-soaked wood bulkhead and seawall were removed, native plant communities restored, and public connections to the Edmonds Marine Walkway constructed. All this means more beachfront to enjoy! While you're there, grab a gelato or a coffee and pastry from the Shore Pine Coffee & Gelato's take-out window, or enjoy a meal inside in Potlatch Bistro.
Fish from the pier, take a guided ranger walk, and even let Rover run off-leash. There is so much to do on Edmonds waterfront and in all our parks that you'll want to learn more here.
Whale Watching
There is nothing like the quintessential Northwest experience of watching the whales. The best way in the Seattle area is to hop on a tour boat with Puget Sound Express. You're guaranteed a whale sighting! Learn about the whales of the Salish Sea here.
Go Shopping!
Edmonds Downtown is pulling out all the stops and promising fun events. The diversity of downtown shops is reason enough to come into town. Boutiques, consignment stores, and shops offering antiques, housewares, fine jewelry, and more fill the historic buildings in the core of Edmonds. While you're downtown, show up for these events:
- Edmonds Summer Market, 9 a.m.-2 p.m., Saturdays, June 19-Oct. 9
Grass-fed and pasture-raised beef, organic veggies, and locally grown berries. - Walkable Main Street, Saturday and Sunday, June 19-Sept. 5
Main Street from 3rd to 6th Avenues is closed to traffic for socially distanced strolling, shopping, and curbside dining. - Stroll and Shop Raffle, Thursdays, July 1-July 31
Each week in July, you get the chance to win a custom Lovin’ Summer logo trucker hat with your $25+ purchase! - An Edmonds Kind of 4th
The beloved 4th of July celebration includes the Beat Brackett 5k (8 a.m.) and a parade (noon), and the popular fireworks show (10 p.m.). - Family Scavenger Hunt, July 3-Sept. 10
Learn the history of our historic town and enter to win a custom Lovin’ Summer logo tee! - Taste Edmonds, Aug. 20-Aug. 22
It's back! This fun, local event presents live music, a beer/wine garden, and food trucks. - Edmonds Arts Festival, Aug. 27-Aug. 29
Locals and visitors alike are thrilled for the return of the festival. Come for live entertainment, a juried gallery art exhibition and sale, a nationally-recognized, juried student art exhibit, and a hands-on children’s art activity area.
Other fun annual events include Concerts in City Park and Edmonds in Bloom garden tour. Pick your fun, grab an icy drink, and start Lovin' Summer in Edmonds!
