Hello Edmonds! Hope your coffee tastes especially good this morning. In today’s bring-the-kiddos edition: Boys & Girls Club demolition photos, Maltby cafe’s new home, and Edmonds PrideFest 2026 + excuses to get the fam out and about this week.
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01 — Worth knowing In the newsThree local stories this week, plus a few worth your money.
New chapter for youth: Edmonds’ Boys & Girls Club building, standing since 1968, saw demolition begin this week. A facility aims to open in 2027, serving about 150 youths through low-cost programs and care -- see the demolition photos.
Fire restrictions in effect: Snohomish County burn ban is active through August, covering most cities. Residential burning suspended, even with permits. Recreational fires under 3 feet diameter, 2 feet high in approved pits allowed -- see what fires are allowed.
A new chapter ahead: Beloved Snohomish County breakfast spot Maltby Cafe, famous for plate-sized cinnamon rolls, will get a new standalone home in the planned Maltby Village. Opening date has not been announced yet -- follow Maltby Cafe's move.
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03 — On our radar
Local business spotlightNearby spots we'd actually send a friend to.
Press start, Edmonds: Feel like leveling up a weeknight? Another Castle Arcade Edition delivers a wall-to-wall mix of classic cabinets, modern gems, and pinball that hits the sweet spot between nostalgia and just-one-more-try energy, perfect for friendly high-score battles or zoning out to chimes and flippers.
Big-kid energy approved: Sometimes you just need a low-effort afternoon reset, and Edmonds City Park has you covered with the Hazel Miller Spray Park, a sprawling playground, shady trails, and plenty of picnic spots. Bring snacks, let the kids run feral, then regroup at the pavilion like local pros.
A peaceful plant fix: File this under easy-week resets. Kruckeberg Botanic Garden is a serene woodland escape with meandering paths and curiosities at every turn, perfect for a quick Edmonds recharge this week. Wander, breathe a bit, maybe leave inspired to adopt something green back home.
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05 — The event calendar Fun for the famOur favorite upcoming kid and family-friendly events. All events are subject to change. Always check official event pages before heading out.
🧒 Wonderland Play Group @ Mountlake Terrace Library | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Wonderland’s Play Group is popping up at the Mountlake Terrace Library with 45 minutes of free play, hosted by Shelby and Kylie. Translation, your kid runs wild while you trade knowing nods with other grownups, enjoy actual sentences, and call it socialization.
📚 Preschool Storytime @ Lynnwood Library - Sno-Isle Libraries | Wednesday (6/24) at 10:00 AM – Whether your kid sits still for three minutes or knows every page by heart, Adrianna’s preschool storytime hits the sweet spot with books, songs, and creative activities that quietly build reading chops. Playtime follows, and when it’s full, the doors close.
🪴 Paint Your Flower Pot @ Workhorse Coworking | Wednesday (6/24) at 2:00 PM – Think your kid can keep paint on the pot? EBGB Events is rolling out a summer of playroom fun at Workhorse, kicking off with Paint Your Flower Pot. They craft downstairs, you grab pop-up workspace, coffee, and ten precious emails without snack negotiations.
🏳 Edmonds PrideFest 2026 @ Civic Center Playfield | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Think your ferry stroll could use more sparkle? Edmonds PrideFest is a free, all-ages bash with an artist market, food vendors, an art tent, and a stage packed with live music, storytelling, and drag, plus that classic run-into-your-neighbor Edmonds charm.
⚽ Soccer Shots Summer Soccer Funday @ South Lynnwood Park | Saturday (6/27) at 2:00 PM – Free soccer clinic for the kids, with music, yard games, prizes, giveaways, and snacks that miraculously disappear. Let them burn off energy chasing the ball while you stake out a shady spot, unpack a picnic, and enjoy quality time that requires zero coaching experience.
📚 Saturday Storytime @ Barnes & Noble (Lynnwood) | Saturday (6/27) – Think your kid only reads subtitles now? Saturday Storytime is back with cozy read alouds of favorite picture books, the kind that made us fall for stories in the first place. Expect silly voices, big imaginations, and a screen break you do not have to police.
🐶 June North Seattle Beagle Meetup @ Martha Lake Airport Park (Lynnwood) | Sunday (6/28) at 10:00 AM – Leash up your long-eared extrovert and join the North Seattle beagle pack for another sniff-filled meetup, same trusty spot, earlier start. Expect baying, butt wiggles, and a whole lot of nose-led networking, while we supervise with sturdy coffee, and knowing smiles.
Want more? Browse our full events calendar | Submit an event |
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07 — The Edmonds report Weather forecastToday — High: 80°F — Low: 56°F — Precip: 1%
Partly sunny, with a high near 80. Southwest wind 2 to 8 mph. Later: Partly cloudy, with a low around 56. Northeast wind 5 to 8 mph.
Tomorrow — High: 69°F — Low: 55°F — Precip: 38%
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