The U District Street Fair returns for its 53rd year during the weekend of May 18-19, 2024 kicking-off Seattle’s summer event season with a 10 block-long arts and crafts fair that takes over University Way (a.k.a. “The Ave”). The two-day event will also feature free live music and performances, and over 40 food trucks and booths. This Seattle tradition regularly attracts over 50,000 visitors and now is accessible by link light rail which will transport visitors to the middle of the event at NE 43rd Street.
Often people want to help with the climate crisis, but don’t know what to do. SSCAN in collaboration with People for Climate Action, Citizien’s Climate Lobby and F-Minus, has a table at this year’s University District Street Fair on May 18 and 19. You can come help staff the table for a 3-hour shift – or less if you prefer. You’ll have someone with you the whole time to show you how to do it. In addition to generally reaching out to the public and signing people up for our various groups, we’re excited to work with other grass-roots climate groups. We’re seeking more connection and coalition, so you may have a chance to talk with people working in a variety of ways.
And if you’re going to the street fair anyway, you’re welcome just to come by the table and chat with us. You’ll have opportunities to meet up with experts on different topics. You can also hang out for an hour — watch what we’re doing and get more comfortable with it. It’s a way to meet other people who also care about the climate.