Upcoming Community Events

Sammamish hosts several major annual events that bring the community together, particularly at

Sammamish Commons

, the city's 30-acre civic and community hub.

• Earth Day (April 25, 2026): Held at Beaver Lake Park from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m., this free event features a petting zoo, live reptiles, nocturnal animal displays, and a presentation from The Falconer. Attendees can also enjoy food trucks like L'Italiano and Dreamy Drinks, and participate in crafts and native plant giveaways. 33imports.com has a vendor booth at this event.

• Sammamish Farmers Market (May – September): Starting May 6, 2026, the market runs every Wednesday at

  Sammamish Commons

  from 4 p.m. to 8 p.m. (switching to 3 p.m. to 7 p.m. in September). Key highlights include:

  • Emerging Entrepreneurs Expo (May 20, 2026): A showcase for youth ages 10–18 to launch business ideas.

  • Pride Month Celebration (June 25, 2026): A special evening starting at 5:30 p.m. honoring the LGBTQIA+ community with live music and speakers.

• 4th on the Plateau (July 4, 2026): A grand Independence Day celebration at

  Sammamish Commons

  from 5 p.m. to 10 p.m., featuring a kids' zone, food trucks, face painting, and fireworks at 10 p.m. sharp.

• Big Rigs on the Plaza (May 16, 2026): A family-friendly event at City Hall where children can explore various large vehicles.

Popular Walking and Hiking Trails

For those specifically focused on walking, Sammamish provides trails for varying skill levels.

• East Lake Sammamish Trail

  : A mostly flat, paved 11-mile trail that follows a former railway corridor along the lake's shore. It is highly accessible for strollers and wheelchairs and connects Redmond to Issaquah.

• Hazel Wolf Wetlands Trail

  : An easy 1.6-mile loop trail generally considered a quiet route for hiking and dog walking.

• High School Trail

  : Offers a more "invigorating" hiking adventure through lush, captivating forests.

• Klahanie Trail

  and

  East Plateau Trail

  : A moderate 4.7-mile route that snakes around Yellow Lake and through the Klahanie neighborhood.