Memorial Day Weekend is always a precursor to summer in the Pacific Northwest.
Many people still like to go camping or have a short stay-cation on the three-day weekend.
But if you are still at home, the city of Marysville invites you to break out the swimsuits, sunscreen and beach towels anyway – and go to the Spray Park, which opens May 23.
Located in Comeford Park downtown, the Spray Park is open daily 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. through Labor Day weekend.
“We had overwhelmingly positive feedback from our community last year when the park opened,” parks director Jim Ballew said. “Throughout last summer, we had consistently high numbers of children and families enjoying the water – and we expect that this summer will be no different. We’re even considering keeping the Spray Park open into late September if the weather cooperates.”
New additions include upgrades to the plaza at Baxter Center, and fencing around the Spray Park. The park features water jets and spray cannons, rotating sprinklers, arches and spray fixtures.
Following is a quick look at some of the other events that will make it a busy summer:
June 6: Healthy Communities Challenge Day, Allen Creek Elementary, 10 a.m., www.marysvillewa.gov.
June 13-21: Marysville Strawberry Festival and Grande Parade, www.maryfest.org.
June 13: Arlington Show N’ Shine, 8 a.m., downtown, www.arlingtonwa.org.
June 20: Biringer Farm Strawberry Fest: 10 a.m., June 20-21., www.biringerfarm.com.
June 27: Marysville Farmers Market. Saturdays through Oct. 3. 10 a.m., 1035 State Ave.
July 3: Boz Scaggs and Aaron Neville, Tulalip Amphitheatre. Also, Hank Williams Jr. July 8; Boys II Men and Brian McKnight, Aug. 6; The Band Perry, Aug. 15; Huey Lewis and The News, Aug. 28; Sammy Hagar, Sept. 3.
July 4: Arlington Frontier Days Fourth of July, Haller Park, www.arlingtonwa.gov.
July 9-11: Arlington Fly-In., www.arlingtonflyin.org.
July 10-12: Arlington Street Fair, www.arlingtonwa.org.
July 10: Marysville Sounds of Summer Concert Series, free every Friday through Aug. 14. 7 p.m., Jennings Park.
July 11: Marysville Popcorn in the Park. Jennings Park. 9 p.m. Through Aug. 15 on Saturdays.
July 11: Poochapalooza, Marysville, www.poochapalooza.org.
July 11: Junk in the Trunk, Marysville, 10 a.m., www.marysvillewa.gov.
July 11: Rodz on 3rd Car Show, Marysville, www.marysvillemerchants.com.
July 11: Arlington Farmers Market, 10 a.m., downtown, Saturdays through Sept. 26.
July 16: Arlington Outdoor Cinema, 9 p.m. Thursday movies for three weeks. 9 p.m. Terrace Park. Karaoke starts at 7 p.m.
July 17-21: Darrington Bluegrass Festival, www.darringtonbluegrass.com.
July 18: Arlington Shakespeare in the Park. The Tempest. www.arlingtonwa.gov.
July 25: Silvana Community Fair. www.silvanafair.com.
July 25-26: Bryant Blueberry Festival 11 a.m. jump on Giant Pillow, ride cow train, feast at barbecue and more. 5628 Grandview Road, Arlington, www.bryantblueberries.com.
Aug. 6: Arlington Music on the Terrace, free 6:30 p.m. Every Thursday that month.
Aug. 7: Handmade and Homegrown Fair, downtown Marysville, www.marysvillemerchants.com.
Aug. 8-9: Stillaguamish Festival of the River and Pow Wow, www.stillaguamish.nsn.us/festival.htm.
Aug. 22: Scrub a mutt. Strawberry Fields Athletic Park. Marysville, www.scrub-a-mutt.org.
Sept. 12: Marysville Touch a Truck, 10 a.m., Asbery Field, www.marysvillewa.gov.
Sept. 12: Arlington Drag Strip Reunion Car Show, www.arlingtondragstripreunion.com.