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| Clubs and Organizations |
 Chamber of Commerce & Visitor Center
The Chamber offers a wealth of Issaquah area information including shopping, tours, recreation and entertainment, family fun centers, winery, chocolate factory, restaurant and lodging guides, community celebrations, City statistics, and directories for further information.
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Hang Gliding off Tiger Mountain, Issaquah
The Northwest Paragliding Club is dedicated to the development of paragliding as a safe and enjoyable sport for its members and to all visiting pilots. The club's purpose is to promote paragliding fun, safety, and education; to obtain and preserve flying sites; and to promote a positive public image for paragliding. |
Issaquah Alps Trails Club
In 1979, seeing that Puget Sound City was certain to urbanize the entire lowlands, the Issaquah Alps Trails Club was founded to preserve open space on Cougar, Squak, Tiger, Taylor, and Rattlesnake Mountains, and Grand Ridge. Join the trails club, make friends, and join others who like to hike and enjoy the wonderful open spaces that the Issaquah area has to offer.
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Issaquah Historical Society
In 1972, the Issaquah Historical Society was formed to collect, preserve, exhibit and interpret the history of Issaquah and vicinity. The society operates two museums: the Historic Train Depot and Gilman Town Hall Museum, and now boasts more than 300 members.
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Issaquah Valley Trolley
In 2000, the Issaquah Historical Society setup a trolley committee to bring trolley service to Issaquah to attract tourists. The first Issaquah Trolley landed on the Issaquah's tracks on April 14t 2001, and operated weekends through the fall and again in spring 2002, transporting over 5000 passengers, until it had to return to its home in Yakima. New trolleys have arrived, but are being refurbished with hopes of being up and running in the near future – keep checking out the site to watch its progress and take a ride when it’s back on the tracks!
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Seattle Astronomical Society for Tiger Mountain, Issaquah
The Seattle Astronomical Society is an organization created and sustained by people who share a common interest in the observational, educational, and social aspects of amateur astronomy. Established in 1948, the SAS is a diverse collection of over 200 members. A variety of programs and activities is presented throughout the year – find out how to join this group on their site.
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Things to Do |
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Established in 1972, the primary focus of the Cougar Mountain Zoo is on endangered species and education. Many of the Zoo animals have been born or raised at the Zoo and have developed a self assured attitude toward humans, enabling visitors to take a deep glimpse into the beauty and mysteries of other life forms. Check out the zoo for birthday parties or group events, and don’t miss the Halloween activities and popular Reindeer Festival each December.
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Front Street Web
This site was created as a community service for accessibility as an online source of all community information for local residents and give visitors from around the world a feel for the Greater Issaquah area - check it out for more area links.
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Issaquah Library
The Issaquah Library, a branch of the King County Library System, serves downtown Issaquah and its surrounding communities, extending from Renton and Maple Valley in the south to the Sammamish Plateau and Bellevue to the north. With programs for children, teens and adults, public meeting space, and access to all the Library System's collections and services, the Issaquah Library has something for everyone!
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Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
The Issaquah Hatchery is located within the City of Issaquah on Issaquah Creek. The facility was a WPA Project during the Depression and has been in operation since 1936. Because of its urban location, Issaquah is the most visited of any Washington State hatchery. Adult salmon begin returning to the hatchery in late August and early September. As many as 10,000 to 30,000 salmon may return before the runs are over in December. Learn about the hatchery on a self-guided tour by reading signs that explain the life cycle of salmon. Kids program
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Main Street Issaquah
Main Street is a local organization dedicated to preserving the historical links to downtown Issaquah’s past. Their site offers activities, community updates, restoration opportunities, and other downtown Issaquah information.
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Master Chorus Eastside
Master Chorus Eastside exists to share the power of choral music to unite, inspire and bring joy; create and present high quality public performances; recognize, nurture and develop musical talent; and collaborate with fellow arts organizations and individuals. Visit their site to attend an upcoming concert or get involved!
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Village Theatre
The Mainstage theater season consists of five productions, typically four musicals (including one new musical) and one play. The season runs from September to July with thirty total weeks of production in Issaquah. There is also the Village Originals and Kidstage productions for more theater opportunities throughout the year.
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Treasures of Issaquah |
Salmon Days Festival
Since 1970, Issaquah has celebrated the return of the salmon with a huge, rollicking family festival. On the first full weekend in October 400 arts, crafts and food booths, a giant children's area, and 5 and 10 kilometer runs join three stages of entertainment and a Grande Parade to welcome the fish back home. Additionally, the weekend prior to the Ohfishal Salmon Days Celebration is packed with sporting events such as a Golf Tournament, Volkswalk, Orienteering, and Bicycle Rides.
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