. . . enjoy the Maritime Fest on the Thea Foss Waterway in Tacoma.

There aren’t going to many more weekends left when you can enjoy some outdoor water activities, so take a short drive down to Tacoma for the annual Maritime Fest.

You’ll find lots of fun family activities, from hands on adventures, exhibits, and activities designed specifically for the small fry.  You’ll find an art show, dragon boat races, boat building, train rides, Sea Scouts boat rides, Harbor tours, and a beer garden for those 21 years of age and older. 

Check out the full schedule of Maritime Fest events, and plan your weekend to take advantage of the forecasted sunny weather.

Location:  Dock Street, Thea Foss Waterway, and Port of Tacoma

Date & Time:  Saturday & Sunday, September 13-14th, 2008.  Both days 10 am – 6pm.

Admission:  FREE

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The festival attracts famous kite flyers from around the world, along with local casual flyers, and lots of spectators who spend the week looking up at the colorful kites.  You’ll see lots of creative shapes and colors filling the sky.

Events are scheduled to target every level of enthusiast, and lots of kids and family activities are included.  It’s a great way to spend a weekend at the beach.

Location:  Long Beach, Washington

Dates & Times:  August 18 – 24th, 2008.  Check the day-by-day schedule of events to find what interests you.

While you’re there, plan a visit to the World Kite Museum where you’ll find over 1,500 kites collected from around the world, including an extensive collection of Japanese kites.

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