There's fun for every age at the Vashon Strawberry Festival! Listed below are the activities geared toward kids, youth, and families. Whether you're bringing little ones, teens, or the whole family, you'll find plenty to see, do, and enjoy all weekend long!

Friday, July 17th

4 pm: The Reptile Man (FREE)

  • Festival Main Stage, Ober Park

  • Snakes, alligators and more, oh my! Zoologist, educator, and author, Scott Petersen, presents a collection of live reptiles that teaches the importance of all animals in nature. Scott has been featured nationally on Disney's Bill Nye the Science Guy and on PBS' Biz Kids.)

  • Presented by the Vashon Chamber of Commerce

  • Stage sponsors: Georgetown Brewery & SuperGraphics

6 - 8 pm: Vashon Heritage Museum’s Ice Cream Social (FREE)

  • Vashon Heritage Museum's Back Lawn

  • Grab your picnic blankets and head to the annual Vashon Heritage Museum Ice Cream Social! There will be live music by the Lazy Dog String Band and plenty of crafts and activities for the whole family.

  • Presented by the Vashon Heritage Museum

6:30 - 9 pm: The Coop Youth Stage (FREE)

  • Pandora’s Box front porch

    • 6:30 - Wyatt Bates

    • 6:50 - El Lindstrom Johnson

    • 7:10 - Kele Blackburn

    • 7:30 - Jonah Cole

    • 7:55 - Eric Ormseth

    • 8:20 - The Kingfisher Trio

    • 9:00 - Basement Tuesdays

  • Presented by The Coop, a community music venue, creative hub, and gathering space that supports local arts, music, and culture. Dedicated to artists and creators of all ages, The Coop fosters collaboration, creativity, and community through performances, programs, and events. 

Saturday, July 18th

10 am: Kids Parade (FREE)

  • 9am line up at Chevron, parade begins 10am

  • The Kids Parade is one of Strawberry Festival's most beloved traditions. Before the main parade begins, Vashon's youngest neighbors lead the way—dressed in costumes, riding decorated bikes, wagons, scooters, and whatever fun creations they dream up. It's creative, joyful, and wonderfully Vashon.

10 am - 6 pm: Baseball & Softball Speed Pitch (All-day pass; $5, ages 5 & under for free)

  • Camp Colvos Brewery

  • Throw your hardest & test your speed, with prizes for the fastest pitches. Fun for all ages!

  • Presented by Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball

10 am - 4 pm: Kids Market

  • In front of Vashon Pharmacy

  • Local youth vendor market selling various goods

  • Presented by Vashon Pharmacy

11 am (after parade) - 5 pm: Strawberry Festival Train (FREE)

  • Train Stops: US Bank parking lot (Bank Rd & Vashon Highway) & Chamber Parking lot (across from Ober Park)

  • All aboard! Ride our colorful Strawberry Festival train as it “chugs” up and down the highway, connecting two convenient loading stations. It's a fun, easy way to get around—and adds that classic carnival feeling everyone loves!

  • Presented by the Vashon Chamber of Commerce

  • Train sponsors: Connie Sorensen/Compass Group, Vashon Pharmacy, Vashon Construction, Bernie & Jackie O’Malley

10 am - 6 pm: Dunk Tank (FREE)

  • NW Corner of Bank Rd & Vashon Hwy

  • Test your aim, share some laughs, and show your support for our island's parks by dunking your favorite local recreation supporters! Step right up!

  • Presented by Vashon Park District and Vashon Park Foundation 

10 am - 6 pm: DIY Kids Games (FREE)

  • Island Queen drive through

  • Presented by Island Queen

10am - 6 pm: Bouncy Houses ($)

  • Ober Park Playground

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Knockerball Seattle

10 am - 6 pm: Bubble Soccer  ($)

  • Ober Park large field (check in at Bouncy Houses)

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Knockerball Seattle

10 am - 6 pm: Bungee Jumping ($)

  • Vashon Village

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Davis Fun

10 am - 6 pm: Water Walking ($)

  • Vashon Village

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Davis Fun

12 - 5 pm: Lego at Library (FREE)

  • Vashon Library

  • Discover amazing LEGO creations by local builders, including custom-designed creations, LEGO Technic machines in motion, a giant LEGO model train layout, and a massive 4' × 8' LEGO map of Vashon that you can help build! Plus, enjoy hands-on fun in the LEGO play area.

  • Presented by the Vashon Library and the Seattle Area LEGO Users Group (SeaLUG)

Sunday, July 19th

10 am - 5 pm: Baseball & Softball Speed Pitch (All-day pass; $5, ages 5 & under for free)

  • Camp Colvos Brewery

  • Throw your hardest & test your speed, with prizes for the fastest pitches. Fun for all ages!

  • Presented by Vashon Youth Baseball & Softball

10 am - 5 pm: Dunk Tank (FREE)

  • NW corner of Bank Rd & Vashon Hwy

  • Test your aim, share some laughs, and show your support for our island's parks by dunking your favorite local recreation supporters! Step right up!

  • Presented by Vashon Park District and Vashon Park Foundation 

10 am - 5 pm: DIY Kids Games (FREE)

  • Island Queen drive through

  • Presented by Island Queen

10 am - 5 pm: Bouncy Houses ($)

  • Ober Park Playground

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Knockerball Seattle

10 am - 5 pm: Bungee Jumping ($)

  • Vashon Village

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Davis Fun

10 am - 5 pm: Water Walking ($)

  • Vashon Village

  • Presented by Vashon Chamber of Commerce & Davis Fun

12 - 5 pm: Lego at Library (FREE)

  • Vashon Library

  • Discover amazing LEGO creations by local builders, including custom-designed creations, LEGO Technic machines in motion, a giant LEGO model train layout, and a massive 4' × 8' LEGO map of Vashon that you can help build! Plus, enjoy hands-on fun in the LEGO play area.

  • Presented by the Vashon Library and the Seattle Area LEGO Users Group (SeaLUG)