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Seattle releases schedule of downtown summer events

Check out movies in the park, painting parties, and ice cream socials.

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Summer lovers can get dancing lessons before spending the rest of the night moving and grooving during Dancing til Dusk.

Photo by TIA International Photography

Looking for free events to really round out your summer schedule? Seattle Parks and Rec has released its list of activities happening in downtown parks, which includes something on nearly every day of the week from next Tuesday until September.

Highlights include:

  • Opening Day | Tuesday, June 13 | 10 a.m.-2 p.m. | City Hall Park | Enjoy live music, food trucks, and more.
  • Dancing til Dusk | Tuesdays and Thursdays | Various times + locations | Bring a partner for a one-hour dance class.
  • Center City Cinema | Fridays and Saturdays | 7-11 p.m. | Various parks | Grab your buddies for some classic flicks like “Rocky Horror Picture Show.”
  • Painting Parties | Thursdays, Aug. 3-Sept. 28 | 12-2 p.m. | Freeway Park | Meet some new friends and get creative.
  • Ice Cream Social Pop-up | Sat., Aug. 20 | 11 a.m.-4 p.m. | Denny Park | Snack on cold treats in the sun.
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