A concert in the park is fun\, but add in a wide range of activities and four hours of children&rsquo\;s entertainment against the backdrop of Lake Sammamish and you&rsquo\;ve got a great family outing!
\n\nParkadilly at Lake Sammamish kids&rsquo\; concert\, fair &\; fun is returning to Lake Sammamish State Park\, 11 a.m.-3 p.m.\, Sunday\, July 22. The event is free.
\n\nThis is the third year of Parkadilly and now it is a sanctioned Seafair community event. Last year&rsquo\;s Parkadilly attracted an estimated crowd of 3\,000. With a star-studded lineup of children&rsquo\;s entertainers and the addition of a petting zoo\, the event will be bigger than ever!
\n\nRecess Monkey is a trio elementary school teachers who bring catchy songs and high-energy concerts to wildly enthusiastic young audiences. The Not-Its! have rocked kids and families with their up-tempo concerts\, bringing kids and parents screaming for more. Gansango Music &\; Dance will provide traditional and contemporary dance and music from West Africa using live drums\, percussion and colorful costumes. Back by popular demand will be Rhythms of India dancers teaching the crowd a few Bollywood moves. King 5&rsquo\;s Steve Bunin will be guest emcee.
\n\nA petting zoo including wallaby\, Patagonian maras\, \;dwarf and pygmy goats\, several sheep\, a pig\, bantam chickens and rabbits will be a new addition to Parkadilly this year. \; \;
\n\nReturning is a Recycled Community Art Project with artist Gabi Phillips. She will lead the construction of a large salmon sculpture using recycled tin cans\, with everyone free to get involved.
\n\nParkadilly will also have other arts and crafts\, children&rsquo\;s story times\, Junior Ranger programs\, trampoline jumping\, a climbing wall\, games and more. Local business vendors will be on hand\, giving parents an opportunity to learn about schools\, after-school activities\, health care\, children&rsquo\;s products\, and local non-profits. Food trucks will be on hand if you forget your picnic basket!
\n\nParkadilly is a community celebration hosted by Friends of Lake Sammamish State Park.
\n\nSponsors of Parkadilly include Virginia Mason Issaquah\, Bright Horizons\, Highlands Kids Dentistry\, Grange Supply\, the Issaquah Arts Commission\, Hilton Garden Inn/Homewood Suites\, the Kiwanis Club of Issaquah and many other local businesses.
\n\nFor more information\, visit www.lakesammamishfriends.org.
\n LOCATION:Lake Sammamish State Park 2000 N.W. Sammamish Road\, Issaquah\, WA 98027 UID:e.684.5380 SEQUENCE:3 DTSTAMP:20260418T111932Z URL:http://business.issaquahchamber.com/events/details/parkadilly-children-s-concert-fair-5380 END:VEVENT END:VCALENDAR