Free stuff is good. Better yet, let's talk about free stuff for the entire family - Summerfest 2013. Tons of food, craft and nonprofit vendors will be on hand. (Read: more glass jewelry, organic food petitioners, and meat on a stick than your mom could ever dream of.) If you don't feel like indulging in drippy foods and knitted caps, then there's also going to be pain on triathletes faces to watch, a 5K fun run, Army Strong Fitness Expo, a kids zone ($5), and an outdoor cinema featuring The Princess Bride. Sound good? We're not done. There's also our favorite part of any event - the live entertainment! Expect steel drum band The Islanders, Irish rock band The VooDoos, ‘80s hair band Metal Shop, country twangers Highway 9, R&B with The Hitmen and others. And remember: Minus the angioplasty you're going to need after all the funnel cakes, most of it is free.
LAKEWOOD SUMMERFEST, 10 a.m. to 11 p.m. July 13, 10 a.m. to 7 p.m. July 14, Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave. SW, Lakewood, free admission, 253.983.7887