Timber! Adventures powered by REI Co-op
New Adventures for 2024 will be announced soon!
Registration begins May 1st at 9am
On the Lookout for Bats
Birding with Eastside Audubon & NEMO Equipment
Join Eastside Audubon Society trip leaders and NEMO Equipment for an exploration of varied habitats. Depending on the season, species present in the park include raven, kingfisher, American dipper, kestrel, peregrine falcon, bald eagle, wood duck, swans, and more. This field trip is for any level of birder, and the leaders encourage attendance by anyone with little or no birding experience. Children 10+ are permitted if accompanied by a parent/guardian. Please bring your own binoculars. NEMO Equipment Chipper™ Reclaimed Closed-Cell Foam Seat will be provided to all attendees for future adventures!
Nature Painting Class
Join longtime Timber! painting teacher Janine Chiorazzi for painting classes on Timber!'s campfire stage on Friday and Saturday morning of Timber.
Hiking with Mappy Hour and OBOZ Footwear
Friday and Saturday at 10:30am and 11am
Meet at the OBOZ activation tent right outside the REI Village area at 10am.
Join Mappy Hour for 2 group hikes each morning at Tolt-Macdonald Park during Timber! Outdoor Music Festival. Mappy Hour is a community of urban dwelling outdoor enthusiasts who gather monthly around maps, guidebooks, beer, and adventure stories. They love to hike and they love a good beer. Hiking demo shoes will be available to test out from our official footwear sponsor Oboz. Max hikers per group set at 25. Pre-Hike snacks provided and swag from Oboz for all those who RSVP. One lucky hiker will win a free pair of OBOZ footwear each day!
Registration begins May 1st
Bike Riding with Swift Adventure Co.
Friday 10am - 12pm | 2pm - 4pm
Saturday 10am - 12pm | 2pm - 4pm
Join Seattle's own Swift Adventure Co as we take you on bicycle adventures at Timber! Fest. Swift Industries is your go-to source for PNW bikepacking gear and inspiration. Our team will lead you on a casual route through some of the most beautiful farm roads and gravel paths the Snoqualmie Valley has to offer.
This activity is not suitable for children under 14. All participants under 18yrs old must be accompanied by an adult
Paid Adventures
Recreational Tree Climbing
When: Friday & Saturday, 9:30am-5:30pm Ages 8+
Where: Large Maple Tree near the yurts on the west side of the walking bridge.
Remember how much fun it is to climb trees? Come ascend into the canopy using equipment that will keep both climber and tree safe. Let life slow down, experience Tree Time. Recreational Tree Climbing will happen on Friday and Saturday from 9:30am - 5:30pm just west of the walking bridge.
Registration begins May 1st
Open Adventures
5K Run with Seattle REI Run Club
Origami Memorial Project
REI Village
Come meet us at the REI Village! We’ll have our REI Co-op partners from Cotopaxi, Brooks, HOKA, NEMO Equipment, Snow Peak, Allbirds and Fjallraven onsite with activities, giveaways, swag and more — there’s a little something for everyone happening in and around the REI Village!
Yoga with REI Co-op
Take a moment to center yourself with a calming yoga practice by REI. Join REI, who will guide you through an experience of finding better overall health and wellness through yoga. Don’t forget to bring your yoga mat, REI will provide a few mats on a first come basis.
Yoga takes place in Tolt-Macdonald Park's North Meadow. As you walk west over the walking bridge, follow the main service road to the right for 1/2 a mile until you get to the clearing.
Stargazing
When: Saturday at 11:30pm
Where: Softball fields by park entrance
Join astronomers from the Seattle Astronomical Society, Boeing Employees Astronomical Society and astrophysicists from the University of Washington for a star party! On Saturday at 11:30pm, guests will learn about the cosmos, gaze at distant planets and galaxies. Timber’s stargazing activity will take place in the Softball Fields near the park entrance. No sign up necessary!
Carnation Farmer's Market
When: Friday and Saturday 8am - 12pm
Where: Vending Area
Come visit Carnation Farmers Market and experience a miniature version of their weekly local market! A selection of fresh, healthy food options will be available for purchase directly from our local farmers and producers. Enjoy free farmtastic games and activities brought to you by our very own CFM Power of Produce Kids Club.
Camp Timber!
presented by Giddy Up Burgers
Friday and Saturday 9am - 12pm
Come one, come all and come hang at the barn where we will have all of our kid-centric activities including kids concerts each morning.
Kavu morning river plunge!
presented by Giddy Up Burgers
Friday and Saturday 8:28am
Join Timber Co-Founder Chad Clibborn and our amazing merch partners KAVU for a morning "change the game" dunk into the cool waters at the confluence of the Tolt and Snoqualmie rivers. Brush off that last beer or just start your day with a refreshing plunge into the beautiful river that dissects Timber. All you need is yourself and a swimsuit. Meet up at the trailhead to the Tolt River beach at 8:28 sharp to meet up for our daily plunge.
Story Time with Blue Kettle Books
Story times to be announced
Blue Kettle Books, Seattle's whimsical bookstore-on-wheels, will be offering scheduled children's storytime and a reading nook for all ages. Come inside our cozy bookmobile and browse their curated books, art prints, and notecards, travel games, and more!
Hiking
Beyond a 500-foot suspension foot bridge over the Snoqualmie River are 12 miles of forested and riverside trails connecting to an extensive network of trails in the adjacent Ames Lake Forest. Click here to learn more about trails at Tolt-Macdonald Park from our friends at the Washington Trails Association.
Swimming
Dip your toes in the water or catch some sun at Tolt River Beach. Beach access is located on the south end of the RV/General Festival camping area.