Get Out! Weekend Planner: Sammamish Days & Nights, and More

Racers are already getting ready for the and if you still haven't pulled the trigger you can head out there and register before the race this morning.

Whether you've already jumped in a lake this morning or are just having your coffee, here are some other cool things going on this, one of the last few big summer weekends before the million start of school events hits.

Come meet Patch at Sammamish Days, the annual cultural celebration at the , directly after the children's parade and all day until 2 p.m.

There's no need to wander far after Sammamish Days, as the Sammamish Chamber's Sammamish Nights will keep the Plateau cool with wine, food, and music. You can still buy tickets at the "door" and remember, it's a 21+ event, so grownups, take over the Commons for a night!

The Taste of Main is a one day event, Saturday, Aug. 18, on Bellevue’s celebrated historic Main Street to benefit the Children’s Response Center. Old Bellevue’s Critically acclaimed restaurants and shops are providing a wonderful community event. The Event will offer attendees a fixed price passport with choices of samplings of fine cuisine, dessert, and wine from participating restaurants. Main Street shops will offer special sales, wine tastings, gourmet snacks, giveaways, and events. Live performances, a car show and a spectacular silent auction are the final special touch to the event. Enjoy a day of fabulous food, live entertainment, shopping, and fun.

Tri-5 Chevy Show

The Northwest Classic Chevy Club will hold its 13th annual Tri-5 show atin Issaquah Sunday, Aug. 19. The show features Chevys from '55, '56, and '57, plus a DJ spinning 50s and 60s music, door prizes, and a 50/50 raffle.

A portion of all proceeds go to the following charities:

• LEO Life Enrichment Options of Issaquah
• Issaquah Food Bank Toys for Tots

A Whole Lot More

 There's certainly a lot more going on around town, too, so be sure to check the Sammamish-Issaquah Patch events calendar for all the great things going on. And if you know of an event that's not listed, add it!