July events | Federal Way Community Calendar

By Mirror Staff • July 3, 2023 6:30 am
Aquatic critters abound at the MaST Center Aquarium, located at 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S. in Des Moines. The aquarium is open and free to the public from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Alex Bruell / The Mirror
Aquatic critters abound at the MaST Center Aquarium, located at 28203 Redondo Beach Dr. S. in Des Moines. The aquarium is open and free to the public from 10 a.m. through 2 p.m. on Saturdays. Alex Bruell / The Mirror

Mesothelioma Foundation 5K: Race your friends and support research by the Mesothelioma Foundation on July 4 with the city’s 12th annual Miles for Meso 5K run and walk. The run / walk starts at the Federal Way Community Center at 9 a.m. and runs $30 for entry; a kid’s dash starts half an hour earlier for free. Mesothelioma is a kind of cancer caused by exposure to asbestos.

Red White and Blues: This July 4 celebration is from 4 to 10:30 p.m. at Celebration Park. The fireworks show starts at 10:15, but prior to that there’ll be entertainment, food, sports, face painting, inflatables and more. (City Hall will be closed July 4.) Remember that fireworks are otherwise illegal for use in Federal Way.

South King County Resource Fair: Visit the Federal Way Library at 34200 1st Way S on July 10 from noon to 2 p.m. for all sorts of services, including signing up for an ORCA card, free bicycle tune-ups, insurance enrollment, hygiene kits and support or referrals to local resources. No registration required.

Get to know your local officials: Join members of Federal Way’s city council and school district for coffee and a conversation from 11-1 p.m. on July 15, at the 1301 S 320th Street Starbucks in Federal Way.

Sewing workshop: Explore the art of sewing at the Federal Way Library (34200 1st Way S) on July 22 from 11 a.m. to noon. Adults and teens can explore free-to-use sewing machines with help from staff. No registration required. (Also takes place August 15 from 5:30 to 6:30 p.m. and August 26 from 11 a.m. to noon.)

Dick’s Opening: Dick’s Drive-In opens at The Commons mall in Federal Way on July 27 at 10 a.m.

67th annual Kiwanis Salmon Bake: This community standby returns to Steel Lake park on July 28 from 4 to 8 pm. For tickets to the salmon dinner, visit: federalwaykiwanis.square.site. The Kiwanis club sponsors youth and community programs throughout the city.

National Night Out: The 40th local year of this event will be held August 1 with the Federal Way Police Department. National Night Out is intended to raise awareness of police programs and other anti-crime efforts and build community coalitions in keeping neighborhoods safe. You can register your neighborhood for the event by cityoffederalway.com/page/national-night-out-2023.

FUSION Gala: The homelessness housing and support services organization’s annual fundraiser is on August 2 at the Dumas Bay Centre (3200 SW Dash Point Road), beginning at 5 p.m., and the theme this year is “A Tropical Paradise.” The event features live and silent auctions. Ticket sales are in advance until July 26, and include reserved seating and general admission. After July 26, tickets must be bought at the door. The event is cashless, so you’re asked to register a credit card in advance. Contact giving@fusionhousing.org for information on donating auction items or becoming a sponsor.

Pride celebration: Nonprofit group Federal Way Gay Pride hosts its second annual Federal Way PrideFest on August 5, starting at noon and running until 5 p.m.. The event takes place at the Wayside United Church of Christ (2000 SW Dash Point Road). The event will feature live entertainment, drag bingo, vendors, food and arts and crafts.

Federal Way Farmers Market: Every Saturday from 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. this summer at The Commons.