City Special Events

The Parks & Recreation Department offers events throughout the year that bring our community together. We take pride in partnering with other Mercer Island organizations, businesses, and residents to offer family-friendly events and gatherings that entertain, celebrate, and build a sense of belonging and community.  If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring an event, let us know!

SAVE THE DATE 2024 EVENTS:

January 8 - March 31: Island Lanterns

February 9: Family Movie Night

March 2: Senior Resource Fair

April  20: Leap for Green 

May 10: Family Movie Night (Encanto)

June 15: Pride in the Park

June 19: Juneteenth Celebration

July 13: Summer Celebration!

July 11 - August 1: Mostly Music in the Park (Thursday evenings)

July/August: Shakespeare in the Park