Celebrate Garden Opening, Enjoy Concerts and Connect with the Community This Week in McKinley Park

The new nature play garden next to the McKinley Park public library officially opens to the neighborhood at the McKinley Community Play Garden Grand Opening, 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday, June 9. Join community members, garden volunteers and sponsoring organizations for a celebration that includes food and refreshments. All are welcome to attend and visit this amazing new public space that focuses on natural play features for kids.

On Wednesday evening, June 6, enjoy the music of Latin America at the Los Ecos Concert, another intimate music performance in Bethany Baptist Church's welcoming front yard. Los Ecos is a band from Texas that is again returning to Bethany for a performance. Attend to enjoy the music, neighborhood camaraderie and tacos!

¡Vive tu Vida! Get up! Get Moving! offers a day of health and fitness activities at the McKinley Park field house on Saturday, June 9. A soccer camp, tennis clinic, exercise demonstrations and free health screenings are part of the lineup that also features food, live entertainment and giveaways.

The Farmers Market Concert: A Flor de Piel brings Mexican folk music played on traditional instruments to the William McKinley memorial in McKinley Park at noon on Sunday, June 10. Catch the performance while shopping and enjoying chit chat with neighbors at the adjacent McKinley Park Farmers Market, which runs 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. every Sunday through October.

Get the scoop on neighborhood news and connect with the longest-serving local community group at the McKinley Park Civic Association Meeting at 6:30 p.m. on Wednesday, June 6, at the library. Fresh off its successful Memorial Day parade, the association will meet this one last time before its summer break.

The Local School Councils for two neighborhood schools meet this week: The Velma Thomas Local School Council Meeting takes place Tuesday morning, June 5, and the Everett Local School Council Meeting is scheduled for Thursday morning, June 7. Comprised of community members and parents, these councils are responsible for oversight of school funding and performance. 

These are just some of the great neighborhood events happening in McKinley Park this week. Check the full calendar, featured events, showcase events and events dashboard for more.