Redmond Scam Warning + Drone Show & Best Cheesesteak in Redmond

From Best of Redmond: Redmond Washington News, Events, Restaurants & Things to Do by Dan Schulz and Jennifer Davis – Eastside Seattle community podcasters with a passion for talking about all the amazing local businesses, neighborhood news, and weekly recommendations for Redmond WA residents.

May 5, 2026 · 8 min · Season 1 · Episode 26

About this episode

This episode covers a scam warning from Redmond Police, a drone light show at Marymoor Park, and a night market at Big Block Brewery.

Welcome to Best of Redmond! Redmond's twice-weekly newsletter and podcast about all the amazing things happening in Redmond for the next seven days! 📰 Redmond Police Warn About New Scam Messages Redmond Police just put out a heads-up about scam messages going around that look like they’re from the city. These messages are asking for things like permit payments or even wire transfers, which is not how the city operates. They’re telling everyone to double check anything unexpected and not send money or personal info without verifying it first. If something feels off, call the City Customer Service line at 425-556-7000 and confirm it directly. 🎆 DroneArt Show Takes Over Marymoor Park There’s a massive drone light show happening Friday, May 8 and Saturday, May 9 at 9:15pm at Marymoor Park, and this one’s a full production. They’re flying around 1,200 synchronized drones to tell a story about a runaway alien and a kid, all set to a kind of retro space soundtrack. Gates open at 7:15pm if you want to grab food and hang out before it starts. Tickets start around $36, and it runs about an hour. Bring a blanket or chair and plan ahead for parking. 🍽️ Night Market at Big Block Brewery…

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