City Special Events

The Parks & Recreation Department offers events throughout the year that bring our community together. We take pride in partnering with other Mercer Island organizations, businesses, and residents to offer family-friendly events and gatherings that entertain, celebrate, and build a sense of belonging and community.  If you are interested in volunteering or sponsoring an event, let us know!

2026 Events: 

March 7: Senior Resource Fair

April 23: Sustainable Fashion Show, partnered with MI Chamber of Commerce

July 11: Summer Celebration 

July 16 - August 20: Mostly Music in the Park (Thursday evenings)

July/August: Shakespeare in the Park

October 30: Town Center Trick or Treating

December 3: Tree Lighting

December 5: Holiday Makers Market, partnered with MI Chamber of Commerce

December 11: Holiday Family Movie Night