August 2025
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Seattle events August 2025
I-5 northbound: closed from I-90 to NE 45th
Express Lanes northbound: open
concerts
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| Aug. 16 | Alabama Shakes | Climate Pledge |
| Aug. 16 | Buddy Guy | Paramount |
| Aug. 16 | The Lumineers | T-Mobile Park |
| Aug. 17 | Counting Crows | Chateau Ste. M |
| Aug. 19 | Cyndi Lauper | White River |
| Aug. 19 | The Fray | Paramount |
| Aug. 19 | Gipsy Kings | Tacoma |
| Aug. 21 - 24 | Ravi Coltrane (sax) | Jazz Alley |
| Aug. 24 - 25 | Wilco | Woodland Park |
| Aug. 28 | The Beach Boys | Chateau Ste. M |
| Aug. 29 | Toto & Men at Work | Puyallup |
| Aug. 29 - 31 | Dave Matthews Band | Gorge |
| Aug. 30 | Chicago | Chateau Ste. M |
| Aug. 31, 1 | Goo Goo Dolls | Chateau Ste. M |
| more concerts | ||
Chamber music
August 1, 2025 (7:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
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.
Welcome ships & sailors FREE
August 1 - 3, 2025
Waterfront (1.3 miles S)
Seafair Fleet Week begins the first day with a parade of ships visible from the waterfront at 1 p.m. See displays, military dog demos, and entertainment at Pier 46. Check the schedule for dates of ship tours, which require wearing shoes and having real ID.
Magnolia summer festival FREE
August 1 - 3, 2025
Magnolia (4.1 miles NW)
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 art festival FREE
August 1 - 3, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Anacortes (81 miles N)
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.
Country music in Eastern Washington
August 1 - 3, 2025
George (150 miles E)
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.
Watch Seahawks practice
August 1 - 12, 2025 (1 p.m.)
Renton (14 miles SE)
Watch the Seahawks practice outdoors at Seahawks Training Camp. Your $16 ticket includes bus transportation from The Landing Parking Garage at 810 N 10th St. in Renton. Park on the third or fourth floor, and bring only items allowed by the Clear Bag Policy.
Football festival
August 2, 2025 (5 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
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 show in a garden FREE
August 2, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
North Beach (7 miles NW)
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 festival & parade FREE
August 2, 2025
Lake City (9.8 miles N)
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.).
International festival FREE
August 2, 2025 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Bellevue (14 miles E)
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.
Epic bike ride
August 2, 2025
multiple locations
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.
Edmonds wine walk
August 2, 2025
Edmonds (17 miles N)
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.
Blues on the Peninsula
August 2, 2025 (1:30 p.m.)
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Acoustic Blues Showcase concert is the highlight of the Acoustic Blues Festival at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Music festival near Mt. Rainier
August 2, 2025 (noon)
Ashford (84 miles SE)
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.
Tacoma kite day FREE
August 2 - 3, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
University Place (43 miles SW)
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 events
August 3, 2025
South Seattle
The Blue Angels typically perform on one practice day and three air show days.
- Brunch and the Blues includes “brunch, an entertaining program, and a live auction followed by front-row views of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as they walk down and take off” from King County International Airport. See parking details.
- Blue Angels Walk Down is a close-up view of takeoff under a tent with food and drinks for sale at King County International Airport.
- Angels After Dark party is a Blue Angels theme party that includes a welcome drink, food, and DJ music on floor 75 of Columbia Tower.
- Jet Blast Bash has food vendors, a beer garden, and family workshops outdoors. It’s included with admission to The Museum of Flight.
African festival & parade FREE
August 3, 2025 (12 to 6 p.m.)
Atlantic (2.7 miles SE)
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 hydroplanes & air show
August 3, 2025
Mount Baker (5.4 miles SE)
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.
Garden party
August 3, 2025 (2 to 5 p.m.)
Lakewood (44 miles S)
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.
Hurricane Ridge bike ride
August 3, 2025
Port Angeles (83 miles NW via ferry)
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.
National park day FREE
August 4, 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.
Celebrity steak dinner
August 6, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
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.
Lanterns for peace FREE
August 6, 2025
Green Lake (5.2 miles N)
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 (6:30 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.
Music festival in the forest
August 6 - 10, 2025
Darrington (72 miles NE)
Re/Evolution Festival offers music, camping, vendors, speakers, and workshops at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington. No glass or dogs.
Logging festival
August 7 - 10, 2025
Morton (93 miles S)
Morton Loggers Jubilee includes a queen’s coronation on Thursday, lumber-mill tours & lawn mower races on Friday, bed races on Saturday (11 a.m.) followed by a parade (11:30 a.m.) and a street dance (8 p.m.). Watch logging shows on Saturday & Sunday at Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Arena, 451 Knittles Way in Morton. Schedule.
South Lake Union Block Party FREE
August 8, 2025 (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
South Lake Union (0.5 miles N)
Enjoy live music on two stages, feast from food trucks, sip a drink in the beer & cocktail garden, play lawn games, and check out local organization booths (until 4 p.m.) during South Lake Union Block Party at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N, Seattle. Schedule.
Food & music festival
August 8 - 9, 2025
Edmonds (17 miles N)
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 for age 21+; Saturday is free for those younger than age 21. No pets.
Golf tournament
August 8 - 10, 2025
Snoqualmie (27 miles E)
Watch professional golfers vie for a $2 million purse in the Boeing Classic at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 SE Ridge St. in Snoqualmie. The schedule includes a jet flyover.
Fossil weekend FREE
August 8 - 10, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Monroe (32 miles NE)
Browse fossils, minerals, and crystals; try your hand at preparing a fish fossil; let the kids dig for treasures; and visit Dreadnought Brewing next door during the family-friendly Open House at FossilEra, 16722 146th St. SE, Suite 190 in Monroe.
Omak stampede & rodeo
August 8 - 10, 2025
Omak (238 miles NE)
Omak Stampede includes a daily suicide horse race—where riders charge down a steep hill into the Okanogan River, inspired by native endurance races—along with an Indian encampment and powwow, a rodeo, an art show, a carnival, and a Saturday parade (10 a.m.) at Omak Stampede Rodeo on Ferry St. in Omak. Schedule.
State park day FREE
August 9, 2025
All state parks
On Discover Pass Free Days, you can freely explore the 145 Washington State Parks.
Wine festival via ferry
August 9, 2025 (2 to 5 p.m.)
Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)
Walk aboard the ferry in Seattle for a one-hour cruise to Kitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain Park, 251 1st St. in Bremerton for age 21+. Your tasting ticket includes 10 wine samples, with food available from vendors.
Woodinville festival FREE
August 9, 2025
Woodinville (19 miles NE)
Celebrate Woodinville Festival [scroll down their web page] starts with pancakes at the fire station, followed by an 11 a.m. parade on 175th Street, a farmer’s market on Festival Street, plus an arts & crafts fair, wine & beer garden, food vendors, and kids’ activities at Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE in Woodinville.
Cambodian festival FREE
August 9, 2025 (11:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Des Moines (20 miles S)
Cambodian Cultural Celebration showcases traditional dance, martial arts, live music, food vendors, and games at Saltwater State Park, 25205 8th Place S in Des Moines. Parking is $10 if you don’t have a Discover Pass.
Glass festival FREE
August 9, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Glass Fest Northwest features live glassblowing, music, food vendors, and hands-on activities in the plaza, plus free admission to the Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. in Tacoma.
Native American festival FREE
August 9, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Experience native dancing, drumming, singing, fashion, fried bread, and handmade crafts during In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival at Washington State History Museum, 1911 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. Enjoy free admission to the museum, as well as Tacoma Art Museum and Museum of Glass.
Beer & music in Tacoma
August 9, 2025 (1 to 7 p.m.)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Raise a glass at Brew Five Three, which offers dozens of craft brewers pouring beer and cider, food trucks, and Northwest bands at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+. Your $64 ticket includes a five-ounce glass and 8 tastes.
Snohomish beer festival
August 9, 2025 (12 to 9 p.m.)
Snohomish (38 miles NE)
River's Edge Music & Brews (formerly River’s Edge Brewfest) offers live music all day, lawn games, food trucks, and local breweries at Stocker Fields, 27 Pine Ave. in Snohomish for age 21+. Admission is $28. No pets.
Tacoma concerts
August 9, 2025
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Enjoy music for all ages, with sweeping Puget Sound views, food trucks, beer, and wine at Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula on Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma. Free parking.
Festival of India FREE
August 9 - 10, 2025 (12 to 9 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Join 20,000 people enjoying Indian music, dance, games, art, shopping, and delicious food at Ananda Mela on Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. in Redmond.
Eastside film festival
August 9 - 10, 2025
Issaquah (18 miles E)
Watch 38 films during Issaquah International Film Festival at Longman Performing Arts Center, 700 2nd Ave. SE in Issaquah.
Mount Si festival FREE
August 9 - 10, 2025
North Bend (31 miles E)
The Festival at Mount Si features a small arts & crafts fair, food booths, a family zone, a beer garden, live music, and contests at Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend. Events include a music crawl downtown (Fri. 6 p.m.), 5K trail run (Sat. 7 a.m.), parade downtown (Sat. 10:30 a.m.), and fireworks at Torguson Park (Sat. 10 p.m.).
Fairy Fest FREE
August 10, 2025 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
Belltown (1.1 miles NW)
Step into a whimsical world at Fairy Fest, where the day sparkles with dancing, yoga, trinket making, games, ethereal music, tasty food trucks, eco-friendly people, and concerts (6 to 9 p.m.) in Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave. in Seattle. [They may close the entrance if capacity is reached.]
Cute cats
August 10, 2025 (1 p.m.)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Join fellow feline fans for a 70-minute reel of funny, charming cat clips (ranging from fresh submissions to internet classics) at $16 CatVideoFest at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. Repeats Sept. 19, 2025 at Olympic Sculpture Park.
Run or walk for ice cream
August 10, 2025
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Lace up to join Sundae Runday along scenic Lake Washington, beginning at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. The $55 event begins with a costume contest, followed by a kids’ dash, a 10K, a 5K, a 2.3-mile walk, and an ice cream sundae.
Neighborhood festival FREE
August 10, 2025 (12 to 6 p.m.)
Brighton (6.9 miles SE)
Othello Park International Festival is a family-friendly event with lively dancers, hands-on art, fun games, and tempting food vendors at Othello Park, 4351 S Othello St. in Seattle.
Jewish festival
August 10, 2025 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Victory Heights (7.2 miles N)
North Seattle Jewish Festival offers a petting zoo, authentic kosher deli food, and lively Jewish music for everyone at Victory Heights Playground, 1737 NE 106th St. in Seattle. Donation.
Pioneer reenactment
August 10, 2025 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Step into the past at Brigade Encampment, a lively re-creation of the first day fur traders came to Tacoma. Enjoy demonstrations, puppet shows, games, and music at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Free for children age 3 and younger.
Farm fest: Arlington FREE
August 10, 2025 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Arlington (52 miles N)
Visit eight farms during Summer Farm Fest at Rooted Northwest to shop for produce, tour the farms, feed friendly ducks, craft handmade keepsakes, and listen to live music at Rooted Northwest, 13322 228th St. NE in Arlington. See the schedule. No pets.
Whidbey Island art festival FREE
August 10, 2025 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Coupeville (102 miles NW)
Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival fills the streets with 150 artists and vendors, live entertainment, and children’s activities around Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. in Coupeville. Reserve a free ferry shuttle bus.
Jazz walk in Shoreline
August 12, 2025
Shoreline (11 miles N)
Stroll along car-free 15th Avenue NE, and listen to free jazz at two outdoor venues (starting 6:30 p.m.) and seven indoor venues for $34 (starting 7 p.m.) during North City Jazz Walk. Buy “jazz bites” in venues or at food trucks. North City Lounge is for age 21+. List of venues.
Pike Place Market dinner
August 15, 2025 (CANCELED)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
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.
Acrobatic show FREE
August 15, 2025 (5 to 10 p.m.)
Northlake (3.9 miles N)
Creative Convergence offers music, circus arts, acro yoga, dance, visual art, and DJ sets for all ages at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. No ticket is required. This outdoor event moves to the covered picnic area if it rains.
Shakespeare in the park FREE
August 16, 2025
(began this month on August 1)
Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City
GreenStage performs Much Ado about Nothing or Richard III by Shakespeare in local parks. You’re welcome to bring a blanket or chair and a picnic. (In smaller parks, see a short version of The Taming of the Shrew or A Midsummer Night’s Dream.) Schedule.
- Aug. 16 — Woodland Park
Lunch specials in Chinatown
August 16, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
International District (1.2 miles S)
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.
Architectural tours
August 16, 2025 (10 a.m. to 12 p.m.)
Seattle area
Join Seattle Architecture Foundation on a two-hour walking tour. No pets. FAQ.
- Aug. 16 — Downtown architectural styles
- Aug. 16 — Capitol Hill upscale residences
- Aug. 16 — Queen Anne hilltop neighborhood
Trapeze show
August 16, 2025 (8 p.m.)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
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.”
Cat house tour
August 16, 2025 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
North Seattle
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.
Community festival FREE
August 16, 2025 (12 to 10 p.m.)
Seward Park (7.8 miles SE)
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.
UFO festival FREE
August 16, 2025 (11:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.)
Burien (11 miles S)
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.
Family festival FREE
August 16, 2025 (noon)
Shoreline (11 miles N)
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.
Sustainable food fair FREE
August 16, 2025
Redmond (16 miles NE)
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.
Hawaiian festival FREE
August 16, 2025 (2 to 8 p.m.)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
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.
Woodinville wine weekend
August 16, 2025
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Enjoy wine tasting, fine dining, a gala, and an online auction during the Auction of Washington Wines.
- Aug. 16 — $259 gala, Hyatt Regency Bellevue
Louisiana festival FREE
August 16, 2025 (2 to 7 p.m.)
Kent (21 miles S)
Cajun & Creole Fest promises high-energy Zydeco and Cajun bands, Cajun-themed food trucks, a beer & wine garden, vendors, and kids activities outdoors at Burlington Green, 101 Railroad Ave. N in Kent. Bring costumes, folding chairs, and blankets.
Snohomish Block Party
August 16, 2025 (1:30 to 10 p.m.)
Snohomish (31 miles NE)
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.
Wine walk
August 16, 2025 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Sumner (34 miles S)
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+.
Evening air show
August 16, 2025
Arlington (43 miles N)
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.
Tumwater beer festival
August 16, 2025 (1 to 7 p.m.)
Tumwater (64 miles S)
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.
Science-fiction convention
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 13)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Seattle Worldcon features panels, presentations, workshops, authors, special guests, a film festival, an art show, and awards for science fiction writing at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Tattoo convention
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 15)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Admire 250 artists making art on skin at Seattle Tattoo Expo, which has competitions, exhibitions, vendors, live music, karaoke, and a burlesque revue in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Schedule.
Design street fair FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy large art installations, performances, and design activities at Seattle Design Festival Block Party at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. It’s the highlight of Seattle Design Festival.
Cactus sale FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025
Capitol Hill (2.4 miles NE)
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.
Neighborhood art fair FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
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.
Chief Seattle Days FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025
Suquamish (19 miles NW via ferry)
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.
Korean festival FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
(began this month on August 15)
Snoqualmie (27 miles E)
Immerse yourself in Korean culture at Waba Korea Expo & Festival, which features food, products, and dance performances at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie.
Everett art festival FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025
Everett (29 miles N)
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.
Renaissance fair
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 2)
Snohomish (33 miles NE)
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, with entertainment, craft & food vendors, and alehouses for adults at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets. Evening events run until midnight on Fri. & Sat.
Music festival — Whidbey Island
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 15)
Langley (35 miles N via ferry)
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.
Colonial festival FREE
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 15)
Rainier (69 miles S)
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). Schedule.
Music in the forest
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 15)
Darrington (72 miles NE)
Rock the Mountain offers “great music, good vibes, and unforgettable experiences at the foot of beautiful 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. Schedule.
Bass-heavy music festival
August 16 - 17, 2025
(began this month on August 15)
George (150 miles E)
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.
Movies in Tacoma FREE
August 16 & 22, 2025
Tacoma parks
Bring blankets or folding chairs to Outdoor Movies in the parks, which screen PG-rated films at dusk. Arrive early on Aug. 16 for family-friendly activities starting at 2 p.m. All locations screen A Minecraft Movie except Star Center screens Moana 2.
- Aug. 16 — Stewart Heights Park
- Aug. 22 — Star Center
Brewery Running Series
August 16 - 23, 2025 (11 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Seattle & Eastside
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.
Star Wars burlesque
August 16 - 24, 2025
(began this month on August 6)
Seattle Center (1.3 miles NW)
The Empire Strips Back: A Burlesque Parody reimagines Star Wars with fewer lightsabers and more leg. Scantily clad humans and droids dance on a stage not so far away at Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer St. for age 18+.
Live theater
August 16 - 30, 2025
(began this month on August 1)
Seattle
- 5th Avenue — Set in Jazz Age Harlem, After Midnight features live jazz and tap dancing.
- Annex Theatre — Sci-fi Jettison to Europa features “tender & hilarious dialogue.”
- 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.
Chamber music in Port Townsend
August 16 - 31, 2025
(began this month on August 10)
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Olympic Music Festival delivers world-class concerts, mostly in Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Bus to the mountains
August 16 - Sept. 1, 2025
(began this month on August 10)
Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend
Ride the Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on weekends (and Sept. 1) for $2.75 each way. Free for children age 18 and younger.
Movies in Seattle parks FREE
August 16 - Sept. 24, 2025 (6:30 p.m.)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Center City Cinema turns city parks into open-air theaters. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. Schedule.
- Aug. 16 — Wicked (PG) at Hing Hay Park
Concerts in Seattle FREE
August 16 - Sept. 25, 2025
Seattle area
- Aug. 16 - Sept. 1 — Ballard Locks
- Aug. 20 — Arboretum Visitors Center
- Aug. 20 — University Village
- Aug. 20 - 23 & 27 - 28 — Downtown
- Aug. 21, 28 — Madison Park
- Aug. 21 to Sept. 25 (Thurs.) — Pier 62
Concerts (north) FREE
August 16 - Sept. 27, 2025
North of Seattle
- Aug. 16 to Sept. 27 (Fri., Sat.) Lake Forest Park (indoors)
- Aug. 17, 19, 21 — Edmonds
- Aug. 20 to Sept. 24 (Wed.) — Mill Creek
- Aug. 21 — Kenmore
- Aug. 21, 28 — Everett
Concerts at Remlinger Farms
August 16 - Sept. 27, 2025
Carnation (27 miles E)
Enjoy music in the great outdoors during Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Bus is $55.
| Date | Time | Artist |
| Aug. 16 | 1:00 PM | Mon Laferte, etc. |
| Aug. 23 | 1:00 PM | The Roots & Cory Wong |
| Sept. 6 | 6:30 PM | Gregory Alan Isakov |
| Sept. 13 - 14 | 1:30 PM | Modest Mouse, etc. |
| Sept. 27 | 6:00 PM | The Teskey Brothers |
Sunflower farms
August 16 - Sept. 28, 2025
multiple locations
Stroll through golden fields of sunflowers at local farms, which offer photo props, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Check websites below for any admission fees or closed dates.
- Aug. 16 - 31 (Fri. to Sun.) — Snohomish (Mt. View)
- Aug. 16 - 31 (Th. to Sun.) — Nisqually
- Aug. 16 - Sept. 1 (Wed. to Sun.) — Olympia
- Aug. 16 - Sept. 30 (Th. to Mon.) — Duvall
- Aug. 17 - Sept. 7 — Snohomish (Bob’s)
- Sept. 20 - 28 (Sat./ Sun.) — Sno. (Stocker)
Ride a mini train FREE
August 16 - Oct. 25, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on 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.)
Taste of Seattle
August 16 - Dec. 31, 2025
(began this month on August 1)
Seattle
Enjoy delicious samples and meet the makers on a professionally guided tour.
- Chef food tasting at Pike Place Market $72
- Chocolate tasting downtown $84
- Coffee tasting on Capitol Hill $60
- Wine tasting by bus to Woodinville $120
Underground tour
August 16 - Dec. 31, 2025
Pioneer Square (0.8 miles S)
Step beneath modern Seattle to explore the original street level, which was buried after The Great Fire of 1889. Your $29 Underground History Tour begins at Beneath the Streets, 102 Cherry St. in Seattle.
Things to do FREE
August 16 - Dec. 31, 2025
(began this month on August 15)
multiple locations
- Ballard locks tour 2 p.m. (Wed. - Sun.)
- Bellevue Botanical Garden until dusk
- Frye Art Museum (Wed. - Sun.)
- Gold Rush Museum (Wed. - Sun.)
- Kubota Garden in Rainier Beach, brochure
- Olympic Sculpture Park near Pier 70
- Walks in Seattle
- Woodland Park Rose Garden until dusk
Annual garage sale FREE
August 17, 2025 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (1 mile NE)
Capitol Hill Garage Sale includes dozens of neighborhood sales, plus 150 sellers in Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. in Seattle. Also consider visiting the farmer’s market just north of the park (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
Brazil festival FREE
August 17, 2025 (12 to 7 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
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.
Shakespeare in the park FREE
August 17, 2025 (6 p.m.)
(began this month on August 1)
Mercer Island (6.3 miles E)
Wooden O stages a two-hour production of As You Like It at Luther Burbank Park, 2040 84th Ave. SE on Mercer Island. You’re welcome to bring a blanket or chair and a picnic.
Car show FREE
August 17, 2025 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Kent (20 miles SE)
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.
Zoo concerts
August 17 - Sept. 3, 2025
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
ZooTunes invites world-class artists to perform at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 2 and younger are free.
| Date | Time | Artist |
| Aug. 17 | 6 PM | Trampled by Turtles |
| Aug. 19 | 6 PM | Ben Harper & Innocent Criminals |
| Aug. 24 - 25 | 6 PM | Wilco |
| Sept. 2 - 3 | 6 PM | Japanese Breakfast & Ginger Root |
Basketball
August 17 - Dec. 8, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Cheer on Seattle Storm women’s basketball team during an exciting home game at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Winery concerts
August 17 - Dec. 9, 2025
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Summer Concerts bring top jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary artists to 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.
Brunch cruise
August 17 - Dec. 28, 2025 (11 a.m.)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
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.
Kite festival FREE
August 18 - 24, 2025
Long Beach (172 miles SW)
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.
Soccer
August 18 - Oct. 17, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the women of Seattle Reign play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Eastside movies in parks FREE
August 19 & 21, 2025
Bellevue & Kirkland
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy movies outdoors in the park on a giant screen.
- Bellevue Downtown Park
- Aug. 19 — Monster’s University (G)
- Crossroads Park
- Aug. 21 — The Wild Robot (PG)
Dance in the park FREE
August 19 - 28, 2025 (6 p.m.)
(began this month on August 5)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Dancing ‘til Dusk offers a one-hour dance lesson followed by music and dancing in downtown Seattle parks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus one Sunday (Aug. 24, 2025).
Concerts (south) FREE
August 19 - Sept. 2, 2025
South of Seattle
- Aug. 19 — Lakewood
- Aug. 19, 26 — Gig Harbor
- Aug. 19, 26; Sept. 2 — Maple Valley
- Aug. 20 — Des Moines
- Aug. 20 — Kent
- Aug. 20, 27 — Old Town Tacoma
- Aug. 21, 28 — Puyallup
Concerts (east) FREE
August 19 - Sept. 5, 2025
East of Seattle
Baseball in Tacoma
August 19 - Sept. 21, 2025
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Cheer the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St. in Tacoma, where baseball meets beer, peanuts, and local restaurants.
1980s sing along
August 21, 2025 (8 p.m.)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
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.
Tacoma museum night FREE
August 21, 2025
Tacoma
The third Thursday of the month is free.
- Foss Waterway Seaport (4 to 8 p.m.)
- Museum of Glass (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Tacoma Art Museum (5 to 8 p.m.)
- Washington State History Museum (3 to 8 p.m.)
Evergreen State Fair
August 21 - Sept. 1, 2025
Monroe (33 miles NE)
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.
Concerts at Marymoor Park
August 21 - Sept. 18, 2025
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Marymoor Live presents a variety of live music in a lush outdoor setting at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Lawn ticket holders should bring a low-back chair or blanket.
Movies at Seattle Center FREE
August 22, 2025
Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)
Watch captioned movies on a 40-foot screen at Movies at the Mural. Arrive early with a low-back chair, blanket, or bean bag to put on the lawn at Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Begins at dusk, about 9 p.m.
| Date | Rating | Movie |
| Aug. 22 | PG | Wicked |
Comedy at the zoo
August 22, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
Emmy Award-winning comedian and TV’s Late Night host Seth Meyers performs stand-up comedy for $94 on the meadow at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Doors open 5:30 p.m. FAQ.
Wine walk
August 22, 2025 (5 to 8 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
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.
Comedy
August 22 - 23, 2025
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Steve Martin & Martin Short deliver jokes, stories, improv, and musical numbers at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Snoqualmie festival FREE
August 22 - 23, 2025
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
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.)
Olympia music festival
August 22 - 23, 2025
Olympia (62 miles S)
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.
My Little Pony convention
August 22 - 24, 2025
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
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.
Tabletop games
August 22 - 24, 2025
Bellevue (10 miles E)
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.
Art fair in a garden FREE
August 22 - 24, 2025
Bellevue (11 miles E)
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.
Rodeo
August 22 - 24, 2025
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
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.
Garlic festival
August 22 - 24, 2025
Centralia (87 miles S)
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.
Neah Bay celebration FREE
August 22 - 24, 2025
Neah Bay (153 miles NW via ferry)
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.
Music by candlelight
August 22 - Sept. 27, 2025
Seattle
Candlelight Concerts feature a string quartet playing familiar songs for an hour in the warm glow of simulated candles.
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| Aug. 22 | Adele | Nordic Museum |
| Aug. 22 | Pink Floyd | Nordic Museum |
| Sept. 4 | Coldplay | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 5 | Fleetwood Mac | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 5 | Neo Soul | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 7 | Wizard of Oz | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 7, 14 | Abba & Queen | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 12, 13 | Classical music | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 13 | Bad Bunny | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 18 | Beatles | Museum of Flight |
| Sept. 18 | Hans Zimmer | Museum of Flight |
| Sept. 21 | Lord of the Rings | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Sept. 27 | 1990s music | Nordic Museum |
| Sept. 27 | Adele | Nordic Museum |
Baseball
August 22 - Sept. 28, 2025
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Root for the Seattle Mariners when they play a home game in T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Children’s Business Fair FREE
August 23, 2025 (12 to 3 p.m.)
multiple locations
Shop from dozens of booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys, and more during a Children’s Business Fair.
Burien wine walk
August 23, 2025 (1 to 6 p.m.)
Burien (12 miles S)
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.
Band competition
August 23, 2025
Lake Forest Park (13 miles N)
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.
Hot sauce festival FREE
August 23, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Mountlake Terrace (13 miles N)
Shop from hot-sauce vendors, food trucks, and local restaurants at Get Sauced, which promises live music, family activities, and contests at West Plaza Marketplace, 5602 232nd St. SW in Mountlake Terrace. You can walk half a mile from Link Light Rail or take the connecting bus.
Tribal party
August 23, 2025 (5 to 8:30 p.m.)
Renton (14 miles SE)
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.
Blues and beer festival
August 23, 2025
Des Moines (16 miles S)
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.
Music festival on a farm
August 23, 2025
Carnation (27 miles E)
Thing bills itself as “an eclectic and intimate festival of music and arts,” with seven acts a day, vendors, and a kids’ fun park at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Free for children age 12 and younger.
- Aug. 23 — art pop, hip-hop, funk
Princess Picnic
August 23, 2025 (11:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.)
Maple Valley (28 miles SE)
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.
Comedy
August 23, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Tulalip (36 miles N)
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.
Black art festival FREE
August 23 - 24, 2025
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Festival Sundiata celebrates African-American art, entertainment, and culture at Seattle Center Armory & Mural Amphitheatre, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Party on a ferry boat
August 23 - Sept. 26, 2025
Westlake (1.2 miles N)
Step aboard The Hiyu for a floating dance party on Lake Union, with live or DJ music, food vendors, and bars. Most voyages depart from the dock at MOHAI, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Comedy
August 24, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Matt Rife performs edgy stand-up comedy and interacts with the audience at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Antique dolls
August 24, 2025 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Lynnwood (16 miles NE)
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.
Gourmet dinner series
August 24 - Sept. 7, 2025 (7 p.m.)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
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 to $206. Wine extra. Located at Bellevue Square Mall on the second floor of the NE parking garage, 503 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Soccer
August 24 - 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.
Cocktail walk
August 28, 2025 (5 to 9 p.m.)
Fremont (3.5 miles N)
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.
Screwball comedy
August 28 - Sept. 28, 2025
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
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.
Gourmet cooking class
August 29 - 30, 2025
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
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.
- Aug. 29 — Eastern Mediterranean $115
- Aug. 30 — Japanese ramen & miso $115
Bremerton music festival
August 29 - 31, 2025
Bremerton (40 miles W via ferry)
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 waterfront festival FREE
August 29 - 31, 2025
Olympia (62 miles S)
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 FREE
August 29 - 31, 2025
Oak Harbor (93 miles N)
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.
Acoustic music in Eastern WA FREE
August 29 - 31, 2025
Richland (203 miles SE)
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.
Video game convention
August 29 - Sept. 1, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
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
August 29 - Sept. 1, 2025
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
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.
Concerts at the fair
August 29 - Sept. 21, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
See top performers from grandstand seats at the Washington State Fair, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Puyallup fair
August 29 - Sept. 21, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
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.
African music
August 30, 2025 (12 to 9:30 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
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.
Everett car show FREE
August 30, 2025 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Everett (31 miles N)
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.
Tacoma car show FREE
August 30, 2025 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Parkland (45 miles S)
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.
Bumbershoot music festival
August 30 - 31, 2025
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
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.
Blackberry festival FREE
August 30 - Sept. 1, 2025
Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)
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.
Huskies football
August 30 - Nov. 29, 2025
University District (4 miles NE)
Watch the University of Washington Huskies play an exciting home game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
Play games FREE
August 31, 2025 (12 to 9 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles S)
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.
Seattle waterfront festival FREE
August 31, 2025 (1 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
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.
concerts
| Future concerts | ||
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| Sept. 5 | Neil Young | Chateau Ste. M. |
| Sept. 13 | Ludacris | Puyallup |
| Sept. 19 | Ice Cube | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 20 | Billy Idol | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 22 | Jonas Brothers | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 24 | Linkin Park | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 25 | The Who | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 30 | Breaking Benjamin | Climate Pledge |
| Oct. 2 - 3 | Tate McRae | Climate Pledge |
| Oct. 5 | Benson Boone | Climate Pledge |
| Oct. 15 - 16 | Dua Lipa | Climate Pledge |
| Oct. 21 | Maroon 5 | Climate Pledge |
| Oct. 26 | Phil Wickham | Everett |
| Nov. 23 | Heart | Climate Pledge |
| Dec. 5 | John Legend | WaMu |
| more concerts | ||