Downtown block party to celebrate spring

Spring is arriving in celebratory style with Blaine’s Spring Block Party transforming a pair of blocks in downtown Blaine into a hub for family fun from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Saturday, May 17.

The free festival, hosted by Blaine-Birch Bay Park and Recreation District 2 (BBBPRD2), will have live music, youth activities, food trucks and a beer garden. The event will close a block of 3rd Street, from the Blaine Public Library to the Blaine Police Station, and a block of H Street, from the police station to Border Town Pizza.

“This event is all about bringing the community together,” wrote Olea Mills, BBBPRD2 event coordinator, in a statement. “Whether you’re here to shop, dance, eat, or let the kids play – there’s something for everyone.”

The spring celebration will kick off with the street fair that will have over 60 local vendors selling handcrafted goods, art, clothing, toys and more from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Kids activities will also start at 10 a.m. and run until 2 p.m. near Blaine Public Library, 610 3rd Street. Entertainment will include a community scavenger hunt, lawn games and face painting. There will also be story time with Blaine Public Library at 10:30 a.m. and 12:30 p.m.

A beer garden opens at 1 p.m. next to Border Town Pizza, 738 Peace Portal Drive, and will start the live music lineup. Musical acts Gladstone will perform acoustic at 1 p.m., followed by Paper Heart playing ’90s grunge covers at 2:30 p.m. and SoundStation performing classic rock hits at 4 p.m.

Food trucks will be serving food near the beer garden from 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. Food trucks include Dee’s Mini Frybread, Street Dogz, L&L Bakery, G&M Lemon Shakeups, Iconic Coffee Events and K&M Magical Potions.