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Free Workshop: Growing Houseplants Naturally
Woodmont Library
26809 Pacific Hwy S. | Des Moines, WA 98198
June 17, 2026
6:00 p.m. to 7:30 p.m.
Learn how to take care of your indoor plants and help them grow strong and healthy.
Registration required.
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Snoqualmie (Wastemobile)
Cascade View Elementary
34816 SE Ridge Street | Snoqualmie, WA 98065
June 19-21, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.
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Garden Tour: Secret Gardens of Lake Forest Park and Market
Lake Forest Park Town Center
17171 Bothell Way NE | Lake Forest Park, WA 98155
June 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
Spend a fun day surrounded by beautiful gardens, cool local art, creative decorations, and live music.
Early bird option available.
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Free Workshop: Pollinator Day
Ballard Locks
3015 NW 54th Street | Seattle, WA 98107
June 20, 2026
9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
Come and join the fun for pollinator day and learn about gardening to attract pollinators and other beneficial insects.
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Free Fair: Senior Resource Fair
Rainier Vista
2917 South Snoqualmie Street | Seattle, WA 98108
June 26, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Free health resources available for seniors
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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Des Moines (Wastemobile)
Midway Elementary
22447 24th Ave S., | Des Moines, WA 98198
June 26-28, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.
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