June 2025
Street band festival FREE
June 1, 2025
Seattle locations
HONK! Fest West is “an immersive festival driven by the energetic performances of street bands from around the world.”
Seattle events June 2025
Irish dance
June 1, 2025 (1 & 6:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Riverdance is an exhilarating celebration of Irish music, song, and dance at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Photography weekend FREE
June 1, 2025
South Lake Union (0.9 miles N)
PhotoFest offers free talks and workshops about photography, photo walks, and a chance to meet reps from the camera industry at Glazer’s Camera, 811 Republican St. in Seattle.
Philippines festival FREE
June 1, 2025
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch Filipino performances, see exhibits, and buy food for sale during Pagdiriwang at Seattle Center Armory and amphitheatre.
Greek festival FREE
June 1, 2025 (12 to 6 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (1.4 miles NE)
For a relaxing alternative to the giant St. Demetrios Greek Festival in September, check out Greek food, wine, and music at Bite of Greece Seattle at Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave. in Seattle.
Choir FREE
June 1, 2025 (4:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle.
Bird festival FREE
June 1, 2025
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Puget Sound Bird Fest includes guided birding walks, speakers, exhibits, and family-friendly activities inside and near the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Some guided walks are not free.
Art fair FREE
June 1, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Federal Way (23 miles S)
Shop from artists, vote for your favorite, hear musical performances, visit food trucks, and check out art-making for kids at Arts Explosion in Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S in Federal Way. Saturday is the main day of this four-day event.
The Color Purple
June 1 - July 27, 2025
Everett & Issaquah
Based on the book and film, The Color Purple won a Tony Award for Best Musical Revival, with its story of hope featuring a joyous score of jazz, ragtime, gospel, and blues at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah.
- May 27 - June 29 — Issaquah
- July 5 - 27 — Everett
Basketball
June 1 - Sept. 9, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch the women of Seattle Storm play an exciting home game at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Baseball
June 1 - Sept. 28, 2025
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Soccer
June 1 - Oct. 4, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. (World Cup Games without the Sounders are June 17, 21, 25.)
Interactive kids’ show
June 3, 2025 (6 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
“Get ready to sing, dance, and wiggle in the high-energy musical extravaganza featuring all eight Wiggles.” The Wiggles Bouncing Balls Tour mixes entertainment and education at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Cirque show
June 3 - 22, 2025
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
The two feuding families of Romeo & Juliet face off in a competition of acrobatic talent and skill in Duel Reality, which features awe-inspiring acrobatic feats and athletic prowess by the innovative performers of “7 Fingers” from Montreal at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Love guru
June 4, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1.5 miles S)
Former monk and life coach Jay Shetty wants to make people “happier, healthier, and more healed.” His live tour features conversation, celebrity guests, meditations, insights, and “moments of inspiration designed to deepen connections, spark growth, and foster learning” at WaMu Theater, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Wine at the zoo
June 5 - 6, 2025 (5:30 p.m., VIP 4 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
Bring a glass and ID to taste boutique wines from 60 wineries on the North Meadow of Woodland Park Zoo at the $67 Tasting Flight, with animal encounters, food trucks, and access to Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Winery concerts
June 5 - Sept. 21, 2025
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
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.
Asian festival
June 6 - 8, 2025
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Panda Fest of New York debuts in Seattle with 70 Asian food vendors, 15 merchandise vendors, and cultural performances at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 6 are free.
Garden festival FREE
June 6 - 8, 2025
Downtown Everett (28 miles N)
Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival has garden art, local plants and flowers, handmade outdoor products, live music, a beer & wine garden, talks, and classes on Colby Avenue in Everett.
Pinball & arcade games
June 6 - 8, 2025
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Watch tournaments and play 400 games at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show at Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Native festival FREE
June 7, 2025
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Indigenous People Festival showcases “the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives” with dancing and entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, art demonstrations, and usually films (upstairs) in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Some events are outdoors at Mural Amphitheatre.
Fire Day FREE
June 7, 2025 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Westlake (1.2 miles N)
Learn about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and meet fire fighters on Fire Day, which has tours of fire engines and a fire boat, family-friendly history games and crafts, and story times on the ground floor of the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Upstairs is not free.
Gay music festival FREE
June 7, 2025 (12 to 7 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Pride in the Park offers a range of live music, dance music, speakers, food trucks, an adult beverage garden, and craft vendors for all ages at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
Nerd festival FREE
June 7, 2025 (2 to 7 p.m.)
Kent (19 miles S)
Kent Nerd Party “is a street-wide event with a cosplay contest, miniature painting contest, Lego museum, and outdoor vendors” centered around First Avenue Plaza, 219 1st Ave. S in Kent. It’s all about science fiction, fantasy, horror, anime, gaming, and geeky pursuits.
Small-town festival FREE
June 7, 2025
Duvall (25 miles NE)
Duvall Days closes Main Street to cars for craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, live music on three stages, a parade (10:30 a.m.), a car show (until 2 p.m.), a beer/wine garden (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.), and fireworks (10 p.m.) outside the Duvall Visitor Center, 15619 Main St. NE in Duvall.
Tasting in Snohomish
June 7, 2025 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
A ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tastes of wine at shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
Scottish festival up north
June 7, 2025
Blaine (111 miles N)
Bellingham Scottish Gathering has traditional athletic competitions, a dance competition, bagpipe bands, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, and Scottish animals at Blaine Marine Park, 200 Marine Drive in Blaine. Additional events are located on Semiahmoo Spit. Children younger than age 5 are free. No pets.
Fishing day FREE
June 7 - 8, 2025
multiple locations
You don’t need to buy a license to catch most varieties of fish on Free Fishing Weekend (see the web page for details). You also don’t need to buy a Discover Pass to park.
Short films (sci-fi & fantasy)
June 7 - 8, 2025
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
Watch juried selections of films from around the world at Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival. On Sunday, see films made by youth plus select films that were shown on Saturday.
- SIFF Cinema Egyptian
- SIFF Cinema Uptown
Natural fiber festival FREE
June 7 - 8, 2025
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Watch demonstrations of spinning, knitting, weaving, and crocheting at Fiber Fusion Northwest, which features 70 vendors, animal exhibits, and classes at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Classes on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. No pets. Brochure.
Garden festival
June 7 - 8, 2025
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is a partially ticketed event with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, crafts, a farmers’ market, lectures, live music, beer & wine tasting (both days), and a happy hour (Sat.) at Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. It’s free to visit the gardens and see vendors.
Gig Harbor festival FREE
June 7 - 8, 2025
Gig Harbor (45 miles SW)
Maritime Gig Festival includes a pancake breakfast (8 a.m. Sat.), fun run (8:30 a.m. Sat.), parade (10 a.m. Sat.), entertainment and bands, food booths, and a car show (11 a.m. Sun.) on the waterfront at Skansie Brothers Park, 3211 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.
Anacortes festival FREE
June 7 - 8, 2025
Anacortes (80 miles N)
Anacortes Waterfront Festival offers free boat rides, boat-building demonstrations, entertainment, food vendors, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q Ave. in Anacortes.
Ride the mini train FREE
June 7 - Oct. 25, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
Saturdays, ride atop a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel for 10 minutes, 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.)
Half marathon on Bainbridge Island
June 8, 2025
Waterfront (0.9 miles SW)
Board the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge for The Great Ferry Race, which “will start on the ferry dock and take runners all around scenic Bainbridge Island,” with 1/3 of the course on trails. Start at Colman Ferry Dock, 801 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Ballet finale
June 8, 2025 (6:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs six works to wrap up its season during a special one-night Season Encore Performance at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Art fair FREE
June 8, 2025 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Shop from 80 local artisans at PhinneyWood Summer Arts Festival, with creative workshops, kids’ art activities, a beer garden, food trucks, and live music at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Rugby
June 8, 2025
Tukwila (12 miles S)
Watch Seattle Seawolves play an exciting Major League Rugby game at Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way in Tukwila.
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Run to support parks
June 8, 2025
Redmond (16 miles NE)
The timed Big Backyard 5K/10K is dog, stroller, and family friendly and includes a free kids’ dash and an awards ceremony at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Arts party
June 11, 2025 (6:30 to 10 p.m.)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
A ticket to Celebrate the Arts Party includes two drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, live music, and early access to shop juried art that will be at the Edmonds Art Festival, outside Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Bring age 21+ ID.
New plays
June 12 - 14, 2025
(1.6 miles NW)
Watch eight new plays by local artists during Northwest New Works Festival in two different theaters at On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. in Seattle.
New plays about women
June 12 - 15, 2025
Green Lake (5.2 miles N)
Actors read seven new plays with a focus on “strong feminist themes” during Distillery New Works Festival at Seattle Public Theater, 7312 West Green Lake Drive N in Seattle.
Summer camp for adults
June 12 - 15, 2025
Bow (80 miles N)
Camp Rahh is a $900 camping experience on 47 acres of Samish Island that includes kayaking, yoga, rock climbing, meditation, dance, arts & crafts, swimming, music concerts, and gourmet meals (but no alcohol or technology) for age 18+. Located at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road in Bow.
Central Washington music festival
June 12 - 15, 2025
Naches (171 miles SE)
Enjoy music by 22 acts on two stages, play games, hike, and do yoga at Chinook Fest along the Naches River in Yakima Valley at Jim Sprick Community Park, 13680 WA-410 in Naches. No dogs. No kids except on Sunday. Optional camping.
Local plays
June 12 - 28, 2025
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Choose from three plays featuring local stage directors during Strawberry Jam at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Zoo concerts
June 12 - Sept. 3, 2025
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
ZooTunes features world-class artists at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 2 and younger are free.
Edmonds art fair FREE
June 13 - 15, 2025
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Artists display paintings, photos, sculptures, and jewelry at the big Edmonds Arts Festival, which has food, beer, wine, entertainment, and activities inside and outside Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. No pets.
Maple Valley festival FREE
June 13 - 15, 2025
Maple Valley (29 miles SE)
Maple Valley Days features a carnival, entertainment, food trucks, a parade (Sat. 10 a.m. on Witte Rd.), and an art fair (Sat. & Sun) at Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley.
Puyallup festival FREE
June 13 - 15, 2025
Puyallup (34 miles S)
Meeker Days Festival features live music, a food court, a beer garden, craft booths, a car show, and events for kids at Pioneer Park, 300 S Meridian in Puyallup.
Steampunk festival
June 13 - 15, 2025
Port Townsend (58 miles NW via ferry)
Brass Screw Consortium is a “whimsical celebration of Victorian history that never was” with bands, variety shows, burlesque, competitions, costumes, and a vendor hall at the Cotton Building, 607 Water St. in Port Townsend. A full ticket is $82 to $104, but many events are free, plus children younger than age 13.
Concerts at Marymoor Park
June 13 - Aug. 21, 2025
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Marymoor Live presents a wide variety of live music in a green setting. Bring cash for parking, and a blanket or chairs to Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Dragon boats FREE
June 14, 2025
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Attend an opening ceremony, and then watch teams racing in long boats during Seattle Dragon Boat Festival, which includes dance groups, singers, and food trucks at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.
Circus festival FREE
June 14, 2025 (10 a.m. to 9:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.4 miles NE)
Flow Fest Seattle [formerly Northwest Flow Fest] has performances, vendors, and workshops in yoga, dance, circus, and flow arts at Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E Galer St. in Seattle.
Neighborhood street fair FREE
June 14, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
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.
Georgetown festival FREE
June 14, 2025 (12 to 10 p.m.)
Georgetown (5 miles S)
Georgetown Carnival features odd art, nonstop music, carnival games, arts & crafts, food trucks, and two beer gardens. The main stage is usually at Airport Way S & S Homer St. in Seattle.
Boat festival FREE
June 14, 2025
Sunset Hill (6.9 miles NW)
Shilshole Boatfest offers free boat rides, safety information, food trucks, and kids’ activities at Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave. NW in Seattle.
Bellevue bike ride
June 14, 2025
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The family-friendly 8-mile or 24-mile Lake to Lake Bike Ride begins and ends at Robinswood Park Playground, 14915 SE 22nd St. in Bellevue. A course for children ages 3 to 8 circles the park.
Wooden boats FREE
June 14 - 15, 2025
Waterfront (0.7 miles W)
Wear soft-soled shoes to tour 45 classic yachts and meet their owners during Bell Harbor Rendezvous at Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66, 2203 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Burien festival FREE
June 14 - 15, 2025
Burien (11 miles S)
Strawberry Festival has two days of entertainment, music, food vendors, and family activities at Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien. The petting zoo is Saturday and the car show is Sunday.
Mountain bike fest
June 14 - 15, 2025
Snoqualmie (27 miles E)
Shop vendors, ride trails, test your skills, test bikes, visit kids’ events, and buy food or beer at Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival in Raging River State Forest near Rattlesnake Mountain Trail Parking Lot, 37580 Winery Road in Snoqualmie. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Father’s Day train ride
June 14 - 15, 2025
Snoqualmie & North Bend
Take a two-hour roundtrip Father’s Day Train Ride between North Bend and Snoqualmie on a steam-engine train operated by Northwest Railway Museum.
Air show in Olympia
June 14 - 15, 2025
Tumwater (67 miles S)
See aerobatic performances and aircraft on display at the Olympic Air Show at Olympia Regional Airport, 7643 Old Hwy 99 SE in Tumwater.
Civil War battle in Yakima FREE
June 14 - 15, 2025
Union Gap (148 miles E)
Watch Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, visit soldiers’ camps, and see uniformed actors reenact a Civil War battle in the field during Old Town Days at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap. The schedule lists sawmill demonstrations, an old-time dance, museum exhibits, and food vendors.
Juneteenth celebrations FREE
June 14 - 19, 2025
Seattle & Tacoma & Bellevue
Celebrate the historic emancipation of slaves at an event with entertainment, vendors, and usually kids’ activities. The official date is June 19, 2025.
- June 14 — Bellevue, Crossroads Park
- June 17 — Kirkland, Juanita Beach Park
- June 18 — Seattle, Rainier Beach Community Center
- June 19 — Shoreline, Shoreline City Hall
- June 19 — Tacoma, Stewart Heights Park
- Lacey, Regional Athletic Complex
- Seattle, Jimi Hendrix Park
- Seattle, NW African American Museum
- Seattle, The Scene in South Park
Father’s Day restaurants
June 15, 2025
multiple locations
OpenTable lists restaurants open for brunch, lunch, and dinner on Father’s Day.
Father’s day dining cruise
June 15, 2025
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Take a Father’s Day Cruise with a meal and two hours of views on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
- Brunch — 11 a.m.
- Dinner BBQ — 5 p.m.
Free museum for dads
June 15, 2025
Georgetown (8 miles S)
Dads Get in Free on Father’s Day if accompanied by a paid child of any age at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle.
Father’s Day car show FREE
June 15, 2025 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars at Fenders on Front Street, which has a breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), food trucks, live music, family activities, and awards in front of Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah.
State park day FREE
June 19, 2025
All state parks
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 144 Washington State Parks.
Wine train
June 19, 2025
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
A $99 ticket for the three-hour Wine Train Excursion includes a train ride with views, a wine glass, catered food, and wine tasting at both stations for age 21+ departing from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Held in April and June.
National park day FREE
June 19, 2025
All national parks
Entry is free at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks on Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. Expect more people and less parking than usual.
Passionate music
June 20 - 21, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
The Rumba Kings play “a captivating blend of romantic, soulful, and passionate music centered around Spanish guitar” with guest vocalists at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. The 9 PM show is age 21+.
Beer festival
June 20 - 21, 2025
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
A ticket to Washington Brewers Festival gets you a glass and 8 tastes of 4-ounce beer from among dozens of Washington breweries, with food for sale at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Asian American Film Festival
June 20 - 21, 2025
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media. You can meet filmmakers and attend question-and-answer sessions after some films, screened at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle. Opening night party at Washington Hall.
Marysville Strawberry Festival FREE
June 20 - 22, 2025
Marysville (34 miles N)
Marysville Strawberry Festival is a family event with a carnival, vendors, strawberry shortcake, entertainment, a grand parade (Sat. 5 p.m.), and a car show (Sun.). Thursday includes only a carnival and an adult tricycle race (6 p.m.). Mostly at Asbery Athletic Field, 449-499 Alder Ave. in Marysville.
Bluegrass festival
June 20 - 22, 2025
Cashmere (140 miles E)
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival has concerts, vendors, workshops, and camping at Chelan County Expo Center, 5700 Wescott Drive in Cashmere.
Lunch specials in Chinatown
June 21, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Visit Asian restaurants that offer menu items for $4, $6, and $8 during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Race at Seward Park
June 21, 2025
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Seattle Marathon’s Summer 5k/10k/half is a family-friendly run with a kids’ event in beautiful Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. The kids’ fun run is 1K.
Eastside vegan festival FREE
June 21, 2025 (12 to 8 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Shop from vendors, watch entertainment on stage, hear speakers, and visit the animal petting zoo at Vegetarian Vegan & Raw Food Festival at Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way in Redmond.
Wine walk
June 21, 2025
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Sample “delicious wines, beers, ciders, and spirits while socializing, listening to music, and exploring 24 different Bothell shops” during Summer Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk. Your ticket includes a glass and 10 tastes. Check in behind First & Main Design Market, 10100 Main St. in Bothell.
Summer solstice in a forest
June 21, 2025 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
See bonsai trees in a woodsy setting, watch bonsai-making demonstrations, enjoy tai chi and sound bathing, join yoga, and shop from food trucks during Summer Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. Donation.
Medieval fair
June 21, 2025
Bremerton (40 miles W via ferry)
Kitsap Medieval Faire has medieval armored combat, archery, bards, dancing, and village merchants at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton. Free for children age 17 and younger.
Seafood festival FREE
June 21, 2025 (9 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
117 miles W via Narrows Bridge
Enjoy shrimp, other foods, live music, arts & crafts, and a beer/wine garden at Brinnon ShrimpFest [formerly Fjord Fest] near Hood Canal at the site of Dose Grind, 20 Brinnon Lane in Brinnon.
Fremont parade and fair FREE
June 21 - 22, 2025
Fremont (3.7 miles N)
- Saturday (1 p.m.) — Fremont Solstice Parade is wacky, weird, and world-famous for nude painted cyclists, who appear 15 minutes before the parade. You can see the floats for an hour after the parade at Evanston Ave. N & N 35th St.
- Saturday & Sunday — Fremont Fair has 300 craft vendors, food, a beer garden, street performers, live music, and funky painted cars on N. 35th Street. The dog parade is 2 p.m. Sunday.
Indoor craft fair
June 21 - 22, 2025 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Renegade Craft Fair features 180 vendors of indie crafts plus a few food trucks inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Repeats in Nov.
Monster trucks
June 21 - 22, 2025
Everett (28 miles N)
Big trucks roar in freestyle motocross at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, with “a laser light show, spectacular theatrical effects, dance parties, and Hot Wheels toy giveaways” at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
Small-town festival FREE
June 21 - 22, 2025
Sumner (35 miles S)
Rhubarb Days promises “live music, a beer garden, crafts, and local vendors in the Rhubarb Pie Capitol of the World,” sponsored by Sumner Main Street Association, 923 Kincaid Ave. in Sumner.
Dance music festival
June 21 - 22, 2025
George (150 miles E)
With pyrotechnics, fantasy set designs, and characters from Alice in Wonderland, Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge presents 60 music acts on three stages for age 18+, with camping available at the Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. NW in George.
Songs of Black Folk
June 22, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Songs of Black Folk “features the rise of Negro spirituals and demonstrates how they evolved into blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and even spoken word” at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle. Performers include soloists, a choir, and a 50-piece orchestra.
Kids Day in Auburn FREE
June 24, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Auburn (29 miles SE)
Kids ages 4 to 11 love the inflatable rides, pony rides, face painting, games, arts & crafts, music, and food vendors at Kids Day in Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn.
Improv comedy festival
June 25 - 29, 2025
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Watch funny scenes and sketches improvised by special guests during $18 Festival Unexpected at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
Short plays in Edmonds
June 26 - 29, 2025
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Watch eight short shows selected from hundreds of submissions, and then vote for your favorite at Festival of Shorts at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St. in Edmonds.
Historical dinner party
June 27, 2025 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Explore historical buildings from 1885, enjoy passed appetizers and a cash bar, and then dine on a buffet-style dinner with live music at 6:30 p.m., followed by “desserts baked in our period kitchen” during Dine We Must at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
Barbie with live score
June 27 - 28, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Watch the full-length feature film Barbie on a big screen while Seattle Symphony performs “both the score and the beloved pop songs from the iconic soundtrack” in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Food fair FREE
June 27 - 29, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
The Taste Northwest offers restaurant food from 150 vendors, a crafts market, live entertainment, cooking competitions, kids’ activities, and an adult-beverage garden at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Parking is not free.
Motorcycle racing
June 27 - 29, 2025
Shelton (95 miles SW)
MotoAmerica has qualifying events on Friday, six classes of races on the weekend, go karts, food vendors, and camping at 170-acre Ridge Motorsports Park, 1060 W Eells Hill Road in Shelton. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Pirate fair on the coast FREE
June 27 - 29, 2025
Westport (131 miles SW)
“Pirates invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food, and frivolity” during Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze, which offers vendors, music, food, and costumed characters along Westhaven Drive on the Westport waterfront.
Design tour
June 28, 2025
multiple locations
Luxury House + Garden Tour [formerly Seattle Interior Design Tour] features “self-guided tours through inspiring homes and gardens” with a chance to meet the designers.
Iranian festival FREE
June 28, 2025
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Enjoy Iranian music, dance, food, and children’s activities at the Seattle Iranian Festival at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Celebrity pickleball
June 28, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Champions of Change All-Star Pickleball Game is hosted by Seattle Seahawks legends Cliff Avril, Doug Baldwin, and Michael Bennett at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Food fair FREE
June 28, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Shop from “75+ local crafty food and beverage vendors” at Gobble Up by Urban Craft Uprising at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Examples of what you’ll find include sauces, teas, kitchenware, and food trucks. Held in June and November.
Car show FREE
June 28, 2025 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Greenwood (6 miles N)
Greenwood Car Show features hundreds of classic cars, plus hot rods, antique wonders, live bands, kids’ activities, and vendors on Greenwood Avenue N. (from N. 67th to N. 90th) including Alice Ball Park, 8100 Greenwood Ave. N in Seattle.
Concerts at Remlinger Farms
June 28, 2025
Carnation (27 miles E)
Rock out in the great outdoors at Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Bring a low-back chair or blanket.
- June 28 — Lyle Lovett
Early Independence Day FREE
June 28, 2025
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (47 miles S)
Register online to attend FreedomFest at the military base, which includes carnival rides, food trucks, vendors, entertainment, a car show until 4 p.m., and fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Take exit 119 and enter through DuPont Gate, 4085 West Way, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. A free shuttle departs from satellite parking.
Pride parade & festivals FREE
June 28 - 29, 2025
Seattle (multiple locations)
- June 28 — PrideFest Capitol Hill (12 to 8 p.m.) extends down Broadway for six block with beer gardens, restaurants, and three stages.
- June 29 — Pride Parade (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) begins at 4th & Union and ends near Seattle Center, site of PrideFest Seattle Center (noon to 8 p.m.), the Northwest’s largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event.
Bremerton festival & fireworks FREE
June 28 - 29, 2025
Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)
Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and vendors on the Bremerton boardwalk, and then watch fireworks launch from The Manette Bridge (Sat. 10:15 p.m.) during Bremerton Bridge Blast.
Gem & mineral show FREE
June 28 - 29, 2025
Kent (20 miles SE)
Shop from 30 vendors, visit the kids’ area, and watch lapidary arts demonstrations at the Cascade Rock, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent.
Logging festival FREE
June 28 - 29, 2025
Buckley (45 miles SE)
Buckley Log Show begins with a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by logging events at noon. The competitions continue on Sunday at 11 a.m. The beer garden and family areas are open both days. Located at Buckley Log Show Grounds, 375 N River Ave. in Buckley.
Custom car convention
June 29, 2025 (1 to 6 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Billed as the “dopest car show in the nation,” $38 Wekfest Seattle displays pre-screened aftermarket builds and hosts aftermarket vendors at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 12 are free.
Classical music FREE
June 2025 (undated)
multiple locations
The Concert Truck travels to 18 locations loaded with musicians who perform chamber music.
Concerts in Seattle FREE
June 2025 (undated)
Seattle area
- Ballard Locks — Sat. & Sun. (2 p.m.)
- Downtown — see schedule
- Jefferson Park — Thurs. (7 p.m.)
- Madison Park — Thurs. (6:30 p.m.)
- Olympic Sculpture Park — Thurs. (6 p.m.)
- Peace Concerts in Parks — Sat. & Sun.
- Pier 62 — Thurs. (6 p.m.)
- Rainier Avenue — Sat. see schedule
- Seattle Center — Thurs. (6 p.m.)
- University Heights — Sat. (5 p.m.)
- University Village — Wed. (7 p.m.)
- Volunteer Park — Thurs. (6 p.m.)
- Woodland Park — Sun. (noon)
Wine party
June 2025 (undated)
West Seattle
Enjoy wine and charcuterie on the garden terrace of a private home near Lincoln Park, with live jazz at Wine in the Woods, sponsored by Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. Must be age 21+.
Wine tasting
June 2025 (undated)
Belltown (0.5 miles NW)
Taste Syrah wine (known for its bold spices, rich fruit, and silky texture) from dozens of Washington wineries with food for sale at Sexy Syrah & The Rhône Rendezvous at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Young professionals party
June 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles SE)
Celebrate the longest day of the year at the Summer Solstice Soiree, which includes a drink ticket, gourmet appetizers, DJ dance music, and sunset views from the 75th floor of the Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave. in Seattle.
International Dance Festival
June 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.8 mile NE)
Seattle International Dance Festival is an explosion of dance and the arts at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle.
Taste beer at the science center
June 2025 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Taste local craft brews, learn from brewmasters how they were made, and explore the museum after closing time during Brewology at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Legos & beer
June 2025 (undated)
Westlake (1.2 miles N)
A ticket to Bricks & Brews includes two beers from Georgetown Brewing and plenty of Lego building blocks for you to build creations at Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Polish festival FREE
June 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
Pierogi Fest features pierogi (dumplings), potato pancakes, Polish beer, dessert, folk music (1:30 p.m.), crafts, and kids’ activities at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Cocktail walk
June 2025 (undated)
Ballard (5.1 miles NW)
A ticket to Ballard Cocktail Trail includes tastes of 10 “unique craft cocktails” in boutique shops beginning at Umpqua Bank, 5512 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. Held in June and December.
Mountain climbing festival FREE
June 2025 (undated)
North Delridge (5.7 miles SW)
Challenge yourself on the high ropes course, climb Schurman Rock, rappel down Glacier Wall, join a scavenger hunt, and enjoy family-friendly activities during Mountain Fest at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW in Seattle.
Shakespeare in the park FREE
June 2025 (undated)
Mercer Island
Watch a live two-hour performance of The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare in many Puget Sound parks during Wooden O.
Baseball cards and collectibles
June 2025 (undated)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Find vintage material from baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing and more at the Washington State Sports Collectors Show at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Admission costs more during the first hour.
Small medieval fair
June 2025 (undated)
Carnation (28 miles E)
Visit quaint 14th century England at the Midsomer Festival with games, archery, puppets, crafts, minstrels, food, and drink at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation. Children age 5 and younger are free. No pets.
Fairy festival
June 2025 (undated)
Lakewood (44 miles S)
Family-friendly Fairyfest offers art, music, dance, storytelling, fairy princesses, and a chance to build a fairy house at Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Children age 5 and younger are free.