July 4 Freedom Festival

Join us for this fun-filled, annual community celebration. This year’s theme is Red, White, and Bothell. See you there! Get the details.

Pancake Breakfast
8:30 a.m. – 10:30 a.m.
Downtown Fire Station

Children’s Parade, 11:15 am
Grand Parade, Noon

Council proposes public safety ballot measures for general election ballot

The Bothell City Council unanimously agreed last week to ask voters to decide on two complementary public safety measures: an operations levy and a capital bond. The operations levy would address citizens’ priorities including traffic and school safety; reducing theft and property crimes; tackling drug use and homelessness; and providing continued high quality fire and emergency medical response. It would fund 27 additional police officers, firefighters and support staff to provide timely, reliable response to Bothell residents. The capital bond addresses the need to replace two (Canyon Park and Downtown) of three aging fire stations.

The total cost of both measures would be about $350 per year on a $500,000 home.

See details on the ballot measures.

Join the fun at Music in the Park!

Music in the Park starts July 6

It’s time for our annual summer concert series. All ages are welcome to enjoy the free concerts every Friday at North Creek Field #3. Each week will feature one of Seattle’s hottest cover bands for a night of toe-tappin’ fun.

Friday nights:
North Creek Field #3
11905 North Creek Parkway S.
6:30-8 p.m.

On July 6 the Spazmatics kick of the season with the ultimate 80's new wave show.
See the full Concert Lineup

Westbound Beardslee closure continues

Beardslee Boulevard is closed to all westbound traffic from NE 185th Street to 110th Ave NE for paving and reconstruction. Drivers can expect the paving and rebuild to continue 24 hours, 7 days a week through mid-August, depending on weather. Eastbound drivers can expect some delays and a detour will be in place for westbound drivers. Get traffic updates here.

Plan some extra time and know the detour

Come join the fun at Just Kidding Around

Just Kidding Around concerts

Bring your kiddos to rock out in the park with us every Wednesday morning for our second annual children’s concert series. We’ll feature some of the best ‘kindie’ bands around to get the crowd moving and grooving.

Wednesday mornings
Park at Bothell Landing Amphitheater
9919 NE 180th St.
11 - 11:50 a.m.

July concerts
July 11, 2018: Recess Monkey
July 25, 2018: The Not-Its!

See the full schedule

Get a free car wash ticket

Bothell residents are eligible for a free commercial car wash ticket just by taking a survey. You can also visit our website for tips about how to keep your vehicle clean while protecting the environment, and alternative fundraising options to try.

Register with program code SU1800097 for Mixed Media Portrait Workshops.

Adult art classes at the Lytle House

Grab some friends and come join us this summer for a creative exploration of drawing, painting and collage in both realistic and abstract style. Each week you’ll go home with your own one-of-a-kind work of art, ready to frame. Get all the details on this summer’s Mixed Media Portrait Workshops, use program code SU1800097.

Lytle House
July 21 – September 22
Saturdays 6-8 p.m.

Come enjoy the City Hall Art Gallery

See the vibrant work of artist Jeff Olson on display in City Hall now through July 20. The Bothell City Arts Commission invites you to enjoy the visual art in the lobby during regular business hours.

Beguile by Jeff Olson

Check out Cardio Jam for free!

Fitness at the Park for free

You can try out the Parks and Recreation adult fitness classes at the free weekly workouts in July and August.

Thursday mornings
11 a.m. – 12 p.m.
Lytle House in the Park at Bothell Landing.

Free Class Schedule:
7/12: Gentle Yoga with Jenny
7/19: Belly Dance with Michelle
7/26: Cardio Jam with Christie
8/2: Zumba with Amy
8/9: Gentle Yoga
8/16: Belly Dance
8/23: Cardio Jam

Watch for Puget Sound Starts Here commercials on Comcast

City of Bothell and dozens of our local partners at the Puget Sound Starts Here campaign developed a series of commercials about storm water pollution. These commercials teach our community why it’s important to check for vehicle leaks, pick up after their pets, and cut back on yard chemicals.

Comcast subscribers are likely to start seeing the ads while watching their favorite shows soon. We hope you enjoy watching them as much as we enjoyed creating them! Learn more about storm water pollution.

Watch for tips on Comcast.

Shakespeare in the Park: “The Tempest”

The Primrose Players will bring Shakespeare’s enchanted fairytale island to life for a classic tale of magic, revenge, and true love. Be swept away in Shakespeare’s final solo play:

Saturday, July 21
6 p.m.
Park at Bothell Landing amphitheater

More information on community events at Park at Bothell Landing this summer.