May 1 – Jun 19, 2024 Late Spring
Spring is a time for rebirth; for starting new projects; for revisiting goals and setting new ones. Put energy into setting intentions for the year ahead.
Beltane
Pagan traditions observe Beltane as a celebration of fertility. This is a great time to take action on projects, creative and otherwise. Symbols: dairy, honey, and oats; flowers, and honey bees.
Ideas for Beltane:
- Start a new project, or put energy into an existing one
- Decorate with flowers
- Go for a neighborhood walk and look for blossoms
- Have a bonfire
- Make a cheese plate
- Drink some floral tea—maybe a nice lavender with lemon?
Activities
- Go bird watching
- Go hiking
- Go kayaking
- Have an outdoor tea party
- Have a picnic
- Keep an eye out for bunnies everywhere
- Say hi to the ducks at the park
- Say hi to the troll under Fremont Bridge
- Shop at the farmer's market
- Visit the Arboretum
- Visit the Locks and Discovery Park
- Watch the sunrise
Events
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Dragon Fest
A celebration of Asian American culture, with cultural performances and street food
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Festál
Cultural festivals held throughout the year at Seattle Center
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Opening day of boating season
Boat parade!
- Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF)
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Seattle Maritime Festival
Lots of fun and interesting activities in and around boats and the sea
- Washington Brewers Festival
Produce
- Apricots
- Arugula
- Asparagus
- Basil
- Beets
- Broccoli
- Cabbage
- Carrots
- Chard
- Collard greens
- Fava beans
- Fennel
- Green onions
- Greens
- Kale
- Lettuce
- Mint
- Morels
- Onions
- Parsley
- Pea greens
- Peas
- Radishes
- Rhubarb
- Rosemary
- Sage
- Sorrel
- Spinach
- Squash (summer)
- Strawberries
- Thyme
- Turnips
- Zucchini