Community Events

The Village Market – Valentine’s Pop Up

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Sunday, Feb. 2, 12-4 p.m.

Love is in the air! Whether you’re happily in love or enjoying the single life, there’s something for everyone at our Valentine’s market. A variety of vendors will offer unique handmade crafts, delicious baked goods, thoughtful tokens of affection and more!

Stop the Bleed

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Thursday, Feb. 6, 6-7:30 p.m.

Lifesaving training for everyone! Stop the Bleed is a national initiative to provide training to everyone, providing them the knowledge and skills to be able to stop severe bleeding due to traumatic injury. The program is a partnership between the U.S. Department of Defense and the American College of Surgeons. For more information on the program, please visit https://www.stopthebleed.org.

Issaquah Highlands is now an Educational Licensee of Stop the Bleed, and is pleased to offer this training free of charge.

The training on Feb. 6 is now full. Save the date for our next class in May 2025.

Please contact info@ihcouncil.org if you have any questions.

Open Mic & Karaoke Night

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Friday, Feb. 7, 7-8:30 p.m.

Join us for an evening of fun and entertainment from local talents. Come to sing a song, play music, read poetry, tell a story, perform stand-up comedy, or just join the audience. Make sure to invite family and friends to support our local talent here in Issaquah Highlands. All ages are welcome to participate!

Big Game Watch Party

Where: Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive
When: Sunday, Feb. 9, 3 p.m.

Join fellow neighbors for the Big Game at Blakely Hall on Sunday, Feb. 9! The watch party is free to attend, courtesy of the Highlands Youth Advisory Board and Highlands Fiber Network. Stop by for snacks, drinks, games and football fun! Doors open at 3 p.m. The game starts at 3:30 p.m.

Emergency Kit & Sip

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Thursday, Feb. 13, 7-9 p.m.

Build an emergency kit for your home, office or car while sipping on wine (or another beverage). This workshop will teach you how and when to use each item in your emergency kit. Cheers to being prepared!  21+ only, please. Tickets cost $45 to attend!

Tickets include:
✔️ Over $60 worth of supplies to build your kit, including a backpack, headlamp, emergency blanket, first aid kit, multitool knife and so much more!
✔️ Drinks (alcoholic and non-alcoholic).
✔️ Delicious light bites.

Speed Neighboring

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Friday, March 7, 6-8 p.m.

Join us at Blakely Hall for a fun evening getting to know others from the community, speed dating style! Tickets include two drinks, small bites and conversation starters — participants will rotate through a series of brief chats to connect with as many others as possible. Advanced ticket purchase required. $10/person. 21+ only, please.

Nowruz Celebration & Bazaar

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Saturday, March 15, 12-4 p.m.

This month’s gallery reception will be hosted in conjunction with a Nowruz Celebration and Bazaar! All are welcome to join in the festivities!

• Meet the artists behind the works in our March gallery, “Bahar” (Season of Spring).
• Attend the Bazaar, featuring an assortment of Persian vendors.
• Enjoy Persian treats and tea!
• View the beautiful “Haft-Sin” table, a tabletop arrangement of seven symbolic items which symbolize different aspects of life, renewal and the hope for the coming year.
• Free to attend. Vendors will have items available for purchase.

Ladies Singo Night

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Friday, March 21, 7-9 p.m.

Join us for a fun-filled evening of music and bingo! Get ready to test your knowledge of popular songs and sing along to your favorite tunes with friends. Whether you’re a music aficionado or just looking for a good time, this event is perfect for you. Tickets cost $20, which include Singo games, snacks, drinks and prizes! Ages 21+ only, please!

Note: Like traditional bingo, this game is based completely on luck – no music knowledge or other skills required. We’ll be playing music clips, so no singing required either, if you prefer not to sing along.

Issaquah Highlands LEGO® Expo

Where: Blakely Hall
When: Sunday, March 30, 12-3 p.m.

Scavenger Hunt Adventures

When: Year-round at your own pace

Crossing Paths with Carnivores Adventure

Highlands Council partnered with the Woodland Park Zoo’s Carnivore Coexistence Action Team to develop a fun, 12-stop adventure called “Crossing Paths with Carnivores” that will lead you to find clues, solve puzzles, and complete adventures one location at a time. Learn More

Art in the Wild Adventure

Discover the unique public outdoor art in Issaquah Highlands. From elaborate sculptures to large-scale displays, Issaquah Highlands is home to an array of artistic creations! NEW! Summer 2022: Complete all 10 stops and enter to win awesome prizes! Learn More