News & Events
What's happening on Mercer Island this week, this month, and this year — plus market updates, school news, and local stories. From Summer Celebration! to Seafair, this is the island's calendar.
The Sunday Farmers Market closes out its 2026 season on October 11, the City's Fall Recycle Event is Saturday, October 17 at the Boat Launch, and Town Center Trick-or-Treat is set for October 30. Here's what's on for October 5–12.
The Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival crowd has cleared out, but the calendar keeps moving — First Friday Art Walk lights up Town Center on Friday, and the Farmers Market has just two Sundays left in its 2026 season. Here's what's on for September 28–October 5.
The summer concert and movie series have wrapped, but the Sunday Farmers Market keeps its rain-or-shine run going through mid-October — and the Mid-Autumn Festival Carnival is now locked in for September 20 at the Community & Event Center. Here's what's on for September 7–14.
Movies in the Park wraps its summer run with Ratatouille at Mercerdale on Friday, the Sunday Farmers Market keeps its rain-or-shine season going, and the Mid-Autumn Festival is already on the September calendar — here's what's happening on Mercer Island for August 24–31.
Mostly Music in the Park wraps its 2026 season with Diamond Star Halo's '70s glam rock set on Thursday, Movies in the Park returns Saturday with Pirates of the Caribbean at Mercerdale, and the Sunday Farmers Market keeps rolling — here's the calendar for August 17–24.
Mostly Music in the Park's second-to-last show brings '90s and 2000s hits to Mercerdale on Thursday, the Sunday Farmers Market keeps its rain-or-shine run going, and the summer concert series is down to its final week — here's the calendar for August 10–17.
Mostly Music in the Park brings an '80s synth-pop set to Mercerdale on Thursday, the Sunday Farmers Market keeps its rain-or-shine run going, and the summer concert series starts counting down its final weeks — here's the calendar for August 3–10.
The free Thursday concert series opens at Mercerdale Park, Shakespeare in the Park's Macbeth runs three nights at Luther Burbank, and the Farmers Market closes out the week on Sunday — here's everything on the calendar for July 13–20.
Summer Celebration takes over Mercerdale and Luther Burbank parks this Saturday, Shakespeare in the Park's Macbeth opens Thursday night, and the Farmers Market rolls on Sunday — here's everything on the calendar this week.
From the All-Island Fourth of July Picnic at Mercerdale Park to the just-released Mostly Music in the Park lineup — here's everything happening on Mercer Island through August.
From the weekly Farmers Market and Summer Celebration Parade to Shakespeare in the Park and fireworks over Luther Burbank — here's your complete guide to everything happening on Mercer Island this summer.
From the historic Roanoke Inn to Crawlspace's globally inspired plates and Barrels' 1,000-bottle wine list, here are the restaurants Mercer Island locals return to again and again.
Saturday, July 11, 2026 — the annual Summer Celebration takes over Mercerdale Park and Luther Burbank from 10 AM to 10 PM, with a community parade, live entertainment, food trucks, and a fireworks finale.
Median sale prices rose 4.2% year-over-year, inventory remains tight on the north end, and waterfront homes are spending less time on market than last spring. Full breakdown inside.
From French pastries at La Fête to Macrina's beloved Town Center bakery, here are the cafés Mercer Island locals actually frequent.
Mercer Island School District consistently ranks in the top 3 in Washington. Here's how the elementary, middle, and high schools are organized — and what families should know before moving.
Buying your first Mercer Island home? Here's a realistic look at price points, neighborhoods that fit different budgets, and the step-by-step process from pre-approval to keys.