Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival includes 12 concerts, and you can attend a free recital before performances in Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Magnolia Summerfest includes live music, a kids’ zone with free activities, a beer garden, a vendor village, a movie (Fri. 9 p.m.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and a talent show (Sun. 10 a.m.) at Magnolia Playfield, 2518 34th Ave. W in Seattle. Schedule.
Anacortes Arts Festival has 220 juried art booths, fine art in Depot Arts Center, food & beverages, kids’ activities, and two stages of entertainment on Commercial Avenue (from 2nd St. to 10th St.) in Anacortes.
Watch 28 acts at the Watershed Festival, with food vendors, bars, games, line dancing, and camping at Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW in George. FAQ.
Seahawks Football Fest has live music and inflatable bounce houses, Seahawks dancers, a gaming zone, players practicing (6 p.m.), and an autographed football toss from the players (8 p.m.) for $17 at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Art in the Garden features arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, beer, wine, ice cream, a bake sale, and live music at Ballard P-Patch, 8527 25th Ave. NW in Seattle.
Lake City Summer Festival & Parade has a car show, a family area, food trucks, 100 craft vendors, and live music surrounding the Lake City Branch of Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. NE in Seattle. Three parades begin at NE 135th St., go south on Lake City Way, and then west on NE 125th St. (kids 6 p.m., dogs 6:30 p.m., grand parade 7 p.m.).
Bellevue International Festival promises “family-friendly activities and performances that celebrate diverse cultures and communities” with a few food trucks at Crossroads Park, 16140 NE 8th St. in Bellevue.
Take an 80-mile ride downhill from Snoqualmie Pass on the Summit to Sound, with optional shuttle bus from Seacrest Park. The finish-line celebration has live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and family activities at Seacrest Park.
Taste wine in shops during $33 Edmonds Summer Wine Walk held in July & August. Your ticket includes a tasting glass and 10 tickets for one-ounce pours. Check-in locations include Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 5th Ave. N in Edmonds. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Rainier Music Festival has five bands playing rock, reggae, blues, and soul, plus a beer garden and food trucks in the amphitheater at Ashford County Park, 29801 State Route 706 in Ashford. Children age 17 and younger are free. Camping available. Friday night is an open mic. stage at Rainier BaseCamp Bar & Grill.
Watch professionals perform kite tricks, visit food trucks, and fly a kite at the Kite Festival in the central meadow at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Bring a kite or order one online. Parking $5.
Blue Angels Walk Down $82 is a close-up view of takeoff under a tent with food and drinks for sale at King County International Airport.
Jet Blast Bash has food vendors, a beer garden, and family workshops outdoors. It’s included with admission to The Museum of Flight.
Welcome ships & sailors FREE
August 3, 2025
Waterfront (1.3 miles S)
Check out military exhibits, watch dog demonstrations, and enjoy entertainment during Seafair Fleet Week at Pier 46 in Seattle. If you wear shoes, have Real ID, and don’t bring prohibited items, you can tour ships from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Umoja Fest delivers “music, food, culture, and family fun” at Judkins Park and Playfield, 2150 S Norman St. in Seattle. The parade (Sat. 1 p.m.) goes south on 23rd Avenue, from E. Cherry St. to S. Jackson St. The schedule lists a fashion show (Sat. 4:30 p.m.).
Seafair Weekend Festival inludes three days of hydroplanes racing on Lake Washington and airplanes flying overhead in the Boeing Air Show, with the Blue Angels daily at 3:45 p.m. A classic car show is Sat. & Sun. near Stan Sayres Memorial Park, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Admission is free on Friday.
A $40 ticket to Pour in the Park includes a wine glass and 12 tasting tickets for beer or wine, with food trucks available at Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood for age 21+. This is a public event.
Bike 24 to 41 miles car-free to the amazing mile-high summit in the Olympic Mountains during Ride the Hurricane, which begins at Port Angeles City Pier on N Lincoln St. in Port Angeles. The 24-mile route begins in Olympic National Park. Typically sells out.
Watch the Seahawks practice outdoors in Renton with a $16 ticket to Seahawks Training Camp. You ride a bus to the camp from The Pro Shop, 840 N 10th Place in Renton. Carried items must follow the Clear Bag Policy.
Dancing ‘til Dusk offers a dance lesson the first hour, followed by hours of music and dancing in downtown Seattle parks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus Aug. 24, 2025 (Sunday).
Step aboard Schooner Bay Lady for a two-hour cruise with amazing views of Elliott Bay, sailing from Seattle's Tall Ship, 2201 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Beverages & snacks are sold onboard.
Take a one-hour narrated Argosy Harbor Cruise with views of Seattle’s waterfront and its bustling port for $46, departing from Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Celebrity Steak-Out supports Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and includes a silent auction with cocktails, followed by a steak dinner from John Howie Restaurants, and a live auction for $250 at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
The city of Hiroshima was destroyed by an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. From Hiroshima to Hope promotes peace and remembers victims of war with a gathering (6 p.m.), speakers & performers (7 p.m.), and candle-lit lanterns floated on the lake (8 p.m.) south of Seattle Public Theater (Bathhouse Theater), 7312 West Green Lake Drive N in Seattle.
Re-Evolution Festival offers music, camping, vendors, speakers, and workshops at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington. No dogs.
Watch a live two-hour performance of As You Like It by William Shakespeare in many Puget Sound parks during Wooden O. You can bring blankets, chairs, and food.
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody “drops classic Star Wars characters into the world of burlesque” with menacing and risqué dancing by scantily clad humans and droids at Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer St. in Seattle. Please bring age 18+ ID.
5th Avenue — Set in Jazz Age Harlem, After Midnight features live jazz and tap dancing.
Dacha Theatre — The Grown Ups are camp counselors prepping kids for a scary world.
Latitude Theatre — INGVAR is a funny musical about the founder of IKEA.
Taproot Theatre — Agatha Christie’s Murder on the Links is set on a French golf course.
Concerts Under the Stars
August 6 - Sept. 10, 2025 (6 & 8:30 p.m.)
Ballard (4.9 miles NW)
Hear songs by popular artists with rooftop views during Concerts Under the Stars at Olympic Rooftop Pavilion, 5214 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. This venue has a one-drink minimum policy.
Mount Rainier Day Tour offers a friendly guide, magnificent scenery, and a comfortable ride, with stops for lunch, photos, views, and a leisurely hike. Depart from downtown, Seattle Center, or SeaTac (free parking there) $178.
Morton Loggers Jubilee includes a queen’s coronation Thurs., lawn mower races Fri., bed races Sat. 11 a.m., a parade Sat. 11:30 a.m., a logging show Sat. & Sun., a flea market, music, and vendors in and near Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Arena, 451 Knittles Way in Morton. Schedule.
Omak Stampede includes a daily world-famous suicide horse race down a steep slope inspired by native endurance races, an Indian encampment & pow wow, a rodeo, art show, carnival, and a parade (Sat 10 a.m.) at Omak Stampede Rodeo on Ferry St. in Omak.
South Lake Union Block Party has two music stages, food trucks, a beer & cocktails garden, lawn games, and booths for local organizations, at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle.
Edmonds Block Party [formerly Taste Edmonds] has a beer garden, food vendors, kids’ activities, and live music on two stages in the field at 310 6th Ave. N in Edmonds. Friday is only for age 21+, and Saturday is free for anyone younger than age 21.
Join cat lovers watching a 70-minute compilation of “the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses” during CatVideoFest at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. Repeats Sept. 19, 2025 at Olympic Sculpture Park.
Professional golfers compete for a $2 million purse in the Boeing Classic at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 SE Ridge St. in Snoqualmie. The schedule inludes a jet fly over (Aug. 8 at 11:15 a.m.).
Shop for fossils, minerals, and crystals, attempt to prepare a fish fossil, check out the kids’ dig pit, and check out the brewery next door during FossilEra Open House at FossilEra, 16722 146th St. SE, Suite 190 in Monroe.
Bring a blanket or chair, and maybe a picnic to eat while watching GreenStage perform either Much Ado about Nothing or Richard III by Shakespeare in a park. (Smaller parks have short versions of A Midsummer Night’s Dream or The Taming of the Shrew.) Schedule.
Watch movies on a 40-foot screen with captions at Movies at the Mural on the lawn at Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, or bean bags. Begins at dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Take a party cruise aboard The Hiyu with views of Lake Union, live or DJ dance music, bars, and food vendors, usually departing from the dock at Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
See fields of sunflowers at local farms, which may have photo props, wagon rides, kids’ activities, and admission fees. Check each website for closed dates.
Summer Concerts feature “some of the best artists in jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music” in the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair if you buy a lawn ticket.
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a mellow monthly event with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
Celebrate National S’mores Day by building “an ooey-gooey, chocolate-covered s’more” using Maeve chocolate bars for $27 at Maeve Chocolate, 1180 Andover Park W in Tukwila.
Walk aboard the ferry in Seattle for a one-hour cruise to Kitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain Park, 251 1st St. in Bremerton. Your ticket includes 10 wine samples, and you can buy food from vendors. Bring age 21+ ID.
Celebrate Woodinville Festival [scroll down their web page] has pancakes at the fire station, an 11 a.m. parade on 175th Street, a farmer’s market on Festival Street, plus an arts & crafts fair, a wine & beer garden, food vendors, and kids’ activities at Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE in Woodinville.
Cambodian Cultural Celebration features traditional dance, martial arts, food vendors, games, and live music at Saltwater State Park, 25205 8th Place S in Des Moines. Parking is $10 unless you have a Discover Pass.
Glass Fest Northwest has live glass-making demonstrations, food vendors, music, and hands-on activities in the plaza plus free admission to the Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. in Tacoma.
Experience native dancing, drumming, singing, fashion, bread, and crafts for sale at In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival at three Tacoma museums, which have free admission all day (Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass).
Enjoy beer & cider from dozens of craft brewers, a meal from local food trucks, and music from Northwest bands during Brew Five Three at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+. Your ticket includes a five-ounce glass and 8 tastes.
River's Edge Music & Brews (formerly River’s Edge Brewfest) has live music, lawn games, food trucks, and local breweries at Stocker Fields, 27 Pine Ave. in Snohomish for age 21+. No pets.
Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula are five all-ages concerts with a view of Puget Sound, food trucks, beer, wine, and free parking on Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma. News article.
Join 20,000 people enjoying Indian music, dance, games, food, art, and shopping at Ananda Mela outdoors at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. in Redmond.
The Festival at Mount Si has a small arts and crafts fair with food booths, a family zone, a beer garden, live music, and contests at Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend. Music crawl downtown (Fri. 6 p.m.), 5K on trail (Sat. 7 a.m.), a parade downtown (Sat. 10:30 a.m.), and fireworks at Torguson Park (Sat. 10 p.m.). Schedule.
Brigade Encampment recreates the bustle and excitement when fur traders first visited Tacoma, with demonstrations, puppet shows, games, and live music at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free.
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, which has entertainment, craft & food vendors, plus alehouses for adults at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets. Evening events until midnight on Fri. & Sat.
Bring blankets or folding chairs to Outdoor Movies in the parks, which screen PG films at dusk. The Aug. 9 & 16 events offer family-friendly activities beginning at 2 p.m. Most locations showing “A Minecraft Movie (PG).”
Thing is “an eclectic and intimate festival of music and arts,” with seven music acts each day, vendors, and a kids’ fun park at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Hear world-class concerts at Olympic Music Festival. Most performances are in Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride atop a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)
Smaller than the original version in Los Angeles, Vegan Street Fair has 50 vendors of crafts and vegan food, including $5 bites, at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. in Seattle.
Fairy Fest is “a full day of dancing, trinket trading, earth mandala making, performances, food trucks, and nature-friendly organizations.” Check the schedule of activities at Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave. in Seattle.
The $55 Sundae Runday is a (10K, 5K, 2-mile) run or walk on park trails and closed roads along the shores of Lake Washington, plus a kids’ dash and costume contest, followed by an ice cream sundae. It begins at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle.
Othello Park International Festival is a family friendly celebration with dancers, art-making, games, and food vendors at Othello Park, 4351 S Othello St. in Seattle.
North Seattle Jewish Festival promises “a petting zoo, authentic kosher deli delights, friends, and lively Jewish music” for everyone at Victory Heights Playground, 1737 NE 106th St. in Seattle. Donation.
Visit eight farms during Summer Farm Fest at Rooted Northwest to buy produce, take farm tours, feed ducks, attend workshops, make crafts, and hear live music at Rooted Northwest, 13322 228th St. NE in Arlington. See the schedule. No pets.
Marymoor Live presents a wide variety of live music in a green setting. If you buy lawn tickets, bring a low-back chair or blanket to Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Enjoy a brunch buffet with an included mimosa or sparkling cider at your private table as you cruise two hours on Lake Union & Washington on the $110 Weekend Brunch Cruise, departing from 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. August 10 is discounted to $88.
Stroll on car-free 15th Avenue NE to hear jazz at two outdoor venues for free (starts 6:30 p.m.) and seven indoor venues with a ticket (starts 7 p.m.) during North City Jazz Walk. Visit food trucks or buy “jazz bites” at most venues. North City Lounge requires age 21+ ID.
Seattle Worldcon features expert panels, presentations, workshops, authors, special guests, a film festival, an art show, and awards at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Enjoy the best of local restaurants, wineries, and breweries during Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market for age 21+. Afterward, dance to live music under the stars at the Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
Seattle Summer Series promises “free music, circus arts, acro yoga, dance, flow, visual art, and DJ music” for all ages at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. Held in July & August. No ticket required.
Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival has a marketplace and nine acts beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and 12:45 p.m. on Saturday at Port of Peninsula, 3311 275th St. in Ocean Park for age 21+. Camping available. Bring a lawn chair but no food, beverages, children, or pets.
Admire art on skin at Seattle Tattoo Expo, with 250 artists, competitions, exhibitions, vendors, live music, karaoke, and a burlesque revue in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Schedule.
Little Big Fest promises “world class music, unique art, delicious food & drink, a family zone, a healing zone, a disco, and workshops” at Whidbey Island Fairgrounds and Event Center, 819 Camano Ave. in Langley. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Walk through Revolutionary War encampments, talk to history buffs, and watch demonstrations at the Early American Heritage Festival at Wilkowski Park, 206 Thurston Co Rails-To-Trails in Rainier (near Olympia). Activities.
Rock the Mountain offers “great music, good vibes, and incredible experiences at the foot of the stunning Whitehorse Mountain” with live performances, dance, and crafts at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington. Free for age 12 and younger.
Headbangers flock to Bass Canyon for “the heaviest hitting artists in the scene and gorgeous views” with camping available at the Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW in George.
Featuring a different chef and theme each night, The Radiant Table includes a four-course dinner, a welcome drink, and 3D art projected on the table for $177 (or $264 with wine pairings). Located at Bellevue Square Mall on the second floor of the NE parking garage, 503 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Visit Asian restaurants that offer menu items for $6 during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Circus Etc. Cabaret showcases human agility, strength, and daring when acrobatic performers defy gravity at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Held once a month from June to September. The August event features “circus collaboration in the form of partner and group acts.”
See eight homes that have “outdoor cat enclosures for windows, decks, patios, and yards” on the self-guided $11 Catio Tour.
Night market FREE
August 16, 2025 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk five minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
The Cantanna Festival promises fun games, diverse vendors, and live music for all ages at Seward Park Amphitheater, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. You may see booths about cannabis, but no consumption.
Burien UFO Festival features flying saucers, guest speakers, an alien costume contest, kids’ activities, and DJ music at Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
Celebrate Shoreline promises two stages of live music, a children’s theater, pony rides, hands-on activities, food vendors, and a beer garden at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave. N in Shoreline. Most events end at 6 p.m., beer garden & music at 9 p.m.
Focused on local farms, chefs, and restaurants, Chomp! has a farmer’s market, healthy food, ecological activities, recycled art, cooking demos, live music, a street-band parade (4:15 p.m.), farm animals, tree climbing, and a beverage garden at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Free parking.
Hear live music, buy Hawaiian food and crafts, make a flower lei, learn to hula dance, and watch a grand finale show (6:30 p.m.) at Lynnwood Luau in the plaza outside Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.
Snohomish Block Party includes a street fair and artisan market, food vendors, a beer garden, a kids’ zone, and bands playing grunge, punk, and indie rock at Harvey Airfield, 10530 Airport Way in Snohomish. Children age 17 and younger are free.
A $40 ticket to Sip Sumner: Hot August Nights includes a glass and eight tastes of wine, beer, or cider from dozens of shops along Main Street in downtown Sumner for age 21+.
Arlington SkyFest has pre-show entertainment, vendors, a car show, aerobatic pilots (6 p.m.), a laser show (9 p.m.), and lighted drones flying in formation (9:20 p.m.), with narration on FM radio. Your parking ticket includes up to 8 people at Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Ave. NE in Arlington.
Beer has a long history in the Olympia area because of its natural springs. Taste 170 northwest beers at Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, with wine, food vendors, and games, at Tumwater Valley Golf Club, 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE in Tumwater. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
See “rare and interesting cacti, succulents, and other unique plants and accessories” at the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society Plant Sale at Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E Galer St. in Seattle.
Smol Art Mart features 150 Seattle artists covering subjects like animals, portraits, graphic design, zines, anime, pottery, and jewelry at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle.
The Suquamish Tribe hosts Chief Seattle Days with salmon bakes (noon), a memorial service at the gravesite of Chief Seattle (Sat. 10 a.m.), a 5K run (Sun. 8 a.m.), dancers, canoe races, games, softball & golf tournaments, and vendors in Suquamish. Schedule.
Fresh Paint turns downtown Everett into a big outdoor studio with 100 artists’ booths, live entertainment, food vendors, and glassblowing demonstrations. Located near Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. Also consider the nearby Farmer’s market on Sunday.
Beer Run is a 5K fun run that includes a beer, door prizes, live music, food trucks, and local vendors for $47. Repeats at different breweries all summer.
Hear classical guitar, traditional folk music, and samba at BrasilFest. Watch a demonstration of capoeira martial arts, see glittering costumes, and eat authentic food in the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Some performances are in the outdoor amphitheater.
All Ford Show & Mustang Round Up promises “fun, food, and cool cars” plus vintage fire trucks and hydroplanes at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent.
Watch kite fliers compete at the Washington State International Kite Festival (or fly your own) in Long Beach on the windy Pacific Coast. The nearby World Kite Museum at 303 SW Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach has an admission fee.
The $17 Totally ‘80s Sing Along projects 30 subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to Madonna, Prince, Michael Jackson, Billy Idol, George Michael, Depeche Mode, Whitney Houston, and David Bowie at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle.
Meet farm animals, watch pigs race, eat fair food, see monster trucks, visit the carnival, and catch a show at the Evergreen State Fair, which is located at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Closed Wednesday. Schedule.
A $40 ticket to Redmond Wine Walk includes a wine glass and 12 tastes of wine in shops at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE in Redmond. Bring age 21+ ID.
Snoqualmie Days has a pancake breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), a parade (10 a.m.), train rides for sale, a music stage, a kids’ area, model trains in city hall, and vendors on car-free Railroad Avenue next to Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. (The music crawl is Friday night.)
South Sound Block Party promises 15 bands, a DJ, food vendors, a beer garden, games, and views of Puget Sound from the parking lots surrounding Olympia Area Rowing, 1022 Marine Drive NE in Olympia. Free for children age 12 and younger.
Celebrating colorful toy ponies featured in videos & movies, family-friendly Everfree Northwest promises parties, games, activities, meals, a music concert, a Grand Galloping Gala, vendors, and a full schedule of programs at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Dragonflight Convention is “Seattle’s longest running tabletop gaming convention” offering hundreds of hosted games, multiple tournaments, and a library of games at Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. SE in Bellevue.
Arts in the Garden features “28 artists and a wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flower beds and woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden” at 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. Live music and a few food trucks on Sat. & Sun. Parking fee.
Watch cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, buckin’ broncs, and steer wrestling during Enumclaw Pro Rodeo at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Concerts before and after the Friday and Saturday shows. Camping available.
Washington State Garlic Fest has garlic cuisine, beer & wine, vendors, live music, chain-saw carving, and kids’ activities at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S Gold St. in Centralia. No pets or smoking. Children younger than age 5 are free.
The Makah tribe invites you to Makah Days Celebration, which includes a street fair, canoe races, dances, a talent show (Fri. 6 p.m.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), followed by traditional dances (Sat.) and a salmon bake (Sat. & Sun.) at Dakwas Park in Neah Bay. This event is free, but a permit to camp, hike, or visit beaches is $20 per vehicle.
Visit Burien shops that host wine tasting with a $40 ticket to Burien Uncorked for age 21+. Buy online then pick up your glass, map, and 15 tasting tickets at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien. Held in April and August.
Hear emerging Washington state bands perform outdoors with food vendors plus a beer & wine garden at ShoreLake Battle of the Bands at Pfingst Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd. NE in Lake Forest Park.
Honoring Our Ancestors is a $200 gala that includes a “decadent traditional meal” (salmon or chicken or vegan), songs and storytelling, and a silent auction at Hyatt Regency Lake Washington, 1053 Lake Washington Blvd. N in Renton.
Enjoy live blues music, beer from 23 local breweries, ginger beer, and food for sale at Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S in Des Moines. Bring no children, pets, food, or beverages.
Your child can meet princesses Belle & Sleeping Beauty, hear them sing and read stories, dance, and eat at Princess Picnic at Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley. The $75 includes an adult and child. Optional pre-party at 11 a.m.
Famous for his TV shows, films, and standup comedy, George Lopez tells off-color jokes about everyday life at Tulalip Amphitheater, 10400 34th Ave. NE in Tulalip.
Festival Sundiata celebrates African-American art, entertainment, and culture at Seattle Center Armory & Mural Amphitheatre, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Antique Doll & Toy Market features 50 vendors of “antique to mid-century-modern dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears” for $10 at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Held in multiple months.
A $57 ticket to Fremont On The Rocks includes 10 tasting tokens for cocktails and alternative beverages in Fremont shops for age 21+, beginning at HomeStreet Bank, 3417 Evanston Ave. N in Seattle.
A combination of Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python, The Play that Goes Wrong features actors who fail hilariously while trying to stage a 1920s murder mystery at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Hear 20 artists on two stages playing “rhythm and blues, rock, Americana, and roots” at the first Kitsap Blues Music Festival, which has beer gardens and food vendors at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton for age 21+.
Olympia Harbor Days has 100 craft vendors, 24 food booths, live music, a 10-minute drone show (Fri. evening), vintage tugboat tours (Sat.), and a tugboat procession (Sun. noon). Park free on the streets or in a dirt lot at Marine Drive NE & Market Street NE in Olympia.
Oak Harbor Music Festival features 30 bands playing all types of music on two stages, beer & wine, food vendors, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way on Whidbey Island. Begins Friday at 6 p.m.
Tumbleweed Music Festival has 6 stages with 100 acts, workshops, food and craft vendors, and a contra dance Sunday at Howard Amon Park, 500 Amon Park Drive in Richland. Begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. Free except the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday dance, if older than age 12.
Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Ellensburg Rodeo is Washington’s biggest rodeo, with live music, a carnival, and the Kittitas County Fair at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds, 1010 E 8th Ave. in Ellensburg. Schedule.
Find animals, rides, rodeo, food, and entertainment at Washington State Fair, the largest, oldest, and most popular fair in the state, located at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Fireworks every Friday at 10 p.m. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 3.
Madaraka Festival promises “a vibrant celebration of African music, culture, and community” with international artists, vendors, and audience dancing for $61 at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
See classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, with live music and food vendors during Wheels On The Waterfront at Boxcar Park, 1200 Millwright Loop W in Everett.
See 1000 vintage vehicles plus dolls and antiques at LeMay Annual Show at Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E in Tacoma. Shop from vendors and food trucks. Use the entrance at 14601 4th Ave E in Parkland.
Celebrate the end of summer at Bumbershoot, a big festival of music, film, comedy, and arts on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Tickets are $143, or $176 for both days.
Walk aboard a ferry to the Bremerton Blackberry Festival with waterfront views on Bremerton Boardwalk, 243 2nd St. in Bremerton. Hear live music on the main stage, check out entertainment on the kids’ stage, visit the beer & wine garden, and shop for art, jewelry, and fair food including “15 blackberry-themed foods.” No pets.
Play 25 new electronic games and meet the developers at the all-ages Seattle Indies Expo on the third floor of Hilton Motif, 1415 5th Ave. in Seattle. An after-party begins at 6 p.m.
Waterfront Block Party promises “live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and 45 vendors” along the waterfront from Pioneer Square to Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
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