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AUGUST: National Lentil Festival

Parades, road races, street fairs, open-air concerts, and the world’s largest bowl of chili keep family fun trucking well after dark. (8/21/15 to 8/22/15  Pullman  /  Southeast)

AUGUST: Bumbershoot

A-list bands,movie screenings, comedy acts, visual arts, and more headline at the 74-acre Seattle Center. (9/4/15 to 9/7/15  Seattle / Metro Seattle)

SEPTEMBER: Washington State Fair

More than 1 million fair-goers enjoy rides, food, and entertainment at one of the largest fairs in the country. (9/11/15 to 9/27/15  Puyallup / Metro Seattle)

SEPTEMBER: The Great Prosser Balloon Rally

Watch pilots from around the region inflate their hot air balloons and launch into the sky. (9/25/15 to 9/27/15  Prosser / Wine Country)

OCTOBER: Oktoberfest

Don lederhosen and partake in German-themed fun at this Bavarian hamlet. (Weekends 10/2/15 to 10/17/15  Leavenworth  /  North Central)

OCTOBER: Old Apple Tree Festival

This celebration, centered around the oldest living apple tree in the Northwest, features activities and games for children, fruit-tree pruning workshops, live music, and food. (10/3/15 to 10/5/15  Vancouver  /  The Gorge)

NOVEMBER: Taste of Tulalip

Savor sips from more than 120 wineries and bites from award-winning chefs. (11/13/15 to 11/14/15 Tulalip  /  Metro Seattle)

NOVEMBER: Zoo Lights

More than half a million lights turn Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium into a holiday display. See a scuba-diving Santa, or ride a camel. (11/28/15 to 1/4/16  Tacoma  / Metro Seattle

DECEMBER: Christmas Ship Festival

In this Northwest tradition, a flotilla of brilliantly lit ships cruises along Elliott Bay and the lakes of Seattle, booming out carols. Various parks or aboard a boat. (Seattle / Metro Seattle)

DECEMBER: Holiday Barrel Tasting

With freshly fallen snow and a festive atmosphere, vintners pour samples of new and forthcoming releases. (12/4/15 to 12/6/15 Walla Walla / Wine Country)

DECEMBER: First Night Tri-Cities

Live music, fireworks, and entertainment(like a hypnotist and comedian) highlight this low-cost, alcohol-free, family-friendly New Year’s Eve celebration. ( 12/31/15  Pasco / Wine Country)