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View MoreFour Everett neighborhood associations are hosting free National Night Out block parties on Tuesday, August 4, 2026, with the Port Gardner event at Kiwanis Park headlining the lineup alongside gatherings in Lowell, Harborview/Seahurst/Glenhaven, and Valley View.

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View MoreThe Port of Everett's free Sail-In Cinema outdoor movie series returns for its 11th year with five Friday-night screenings at Boxcar Park from July 24 through August 21, 2026.

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View MoreKayak Point Park's day-use access road reopens Wednesday, July 1, just before the Fourth of July weekend, after months of Phase 2 construction closed vehicle access; the Port of Everett's 10th Street Boat Launch remains available as an alternate for county park pass holders.

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View MoreThe Harbor Hopper, Everett's first-ever seasonal passenger ferry to Whidbey Island, launched June 4 and runs Thursdays and Saturdays through Aug. 29, offering 30-to-45-minute walk-on service between the Port of Everett Marina and Langley for $10–$12 one-way.

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View MoreEverett Public Library's Main Library will host a free hands-on carnivorous plant program for kids ages 6-17 on Thursday, July 9, led by Stephanie Meyer of local nursery Predatory Perennials; each child plants a sundew to take home, and registration is required.

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View MorePunchlines with Purpose, a hip-hop and stand-up comedy benefit show for the Second Chance Foundation, comes to the Historic Everett Theatre on Saturday, July 18, with tickets starting at $29.11.

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View MoreEverett's Boxcar Park has been hosting free FIFA World Cup watch parties on the waterfront, drawing 1,100 fans to its first event. With three more Seattle matches on the schedule through July, residents should check visiteverett.com for upcoming fan zone dates.
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