August 2027
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
August 6, 2027
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 (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.
August 6 - 8, 2027
South Seattle
The Blue Angels perform on one practice day (Thurs. 11 a.m. & 3:30 p.m.) and three air show days (Fri., Sat., Sun. at 3:30 p.m.). Watch them free, or pay for a special event:
August 6 - 8, 2027
Magnolia (4.1 miles NW)
Magnolia Summerfest includes live music, a kids’ zone with free activities, a beer garden, a vendor village, a movie The Sandlot (Fri. dusk), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and a talent show (Sun. 10 a.m.) at Magnolia Playfield, 2518 34th Ave. W in Seattle. No dogs or tents. Schedule.
August 6 - 8, 2027
Mount Baker (5.4 miles SE)
Seafair Weekend Festival includes three days of hydroplanes racing on Lake Washington and airplanes flying overhead in the Boeing Air Show, with the Blue Angels daily at 3:30 p.m. The classic car show is Sat. & Sun. near Stan Sayres Memorial Park, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Admission is free on Friday.
August 6 - 8, 2027
Anacortes (81 miles N)
Anacortes Arts Festival has 220 juried art booths, an art exhibition in Depot Arts Center, food & beverages, kids’ activities, and two stages of entertainment on Commercial Avenue (from 2nd St. to 10th St.) in Anacortes.
August 7, 2027
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Taste wine in shops during Edmonds Summer Wine Walk held in June and 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.
August 7 - 8, 2027
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. This event is free, but the website asks you to register online.
August 7 - Oct. 30, 2027
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.)
August 10, 2027 (6:30 p.m.)
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 five indoor venues with a ticket (starting 7 p.m.) during North City Jazz Walk. Buy “jazz bites” in venues or at food trucks. Two of the seven venues are for age 21+.
August 13, 2027 (1 & 7:30 p.m.)
Belltown (0.2 miles W)
More Music features “exceptional young musicians mixing up diverse music styles” at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
August 13, 2027
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.
August 13 - 15, 2027
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Edmonds Block Party 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. [Website says you can buy tickets at the door.]
August 13 - 15, 2027
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.
August 13 - 15, 2027
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.
August 14, 2027
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a relaxed monthly gathering with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities located in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
August 14, 2027
Brighton (6.9 miles SE)
The family-friendly Othello Park International Festival has lively dancers, hands-on art, fun games, and tempting food vendors at Othello Park, 4351 S Othello St. in Seattle.
August 14, 2027
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Hear live music, buy Hawaiian food and crafts, register for the Hawaiian shirt competition (6 p.m.), and watch dance performances including the grand finale show at Lynnwood Luau in the plaza outside Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.
August 14 - 15, 2027
North Bend (31 miles E)
The Festival at Mount Si features vendors, 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, a 5K trail run, a parade (Sat. 10:30 a.m.), a chili cook-off (Sun.), and fireworks (Sat. 10 p.m.) at Torguson Park.
August 14 - 15, 2027
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. Walk on the ferry boat and then take the free bus to Coupeville.
August 16 - 22, 2027
Long Beach (172 miles SW)
Washington State International Kite Festival fills the sky with colorful kites flown by competitors and the general public. The nearby World Kite Museum, 303 SW Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach is not free.
August 20 - 22, 2027
Suquamish (19 miles NW via ferry)
Chief Seattle Days, hosted by The Suquamish Tribe, features a memorial service at the gravesite of Chief Seattle (Sat. 10 a.m.), a parade (Sat. 11:30 a.m.), a salmon bake (Sat. & Sun. noon), a 5K run (Sun. 9 a.m.), traditional dances, canoe races, tournaments, and vendors in Suquamish. Schedule.
August 21, 2027 - Aug. 21, 2026 (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 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
August 21, 2027
Tumwater (64 miles S)
Beer has a long history in the Olympia area because of its natural springs. Taste 125 northwest beers (plus cider and spirits) at Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, with food vendors and games, at Tumwater Valley Golf Club, 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE in Tumwater. Bring age 21+ ID and $10 cash to park. No pets.
August 21 - 22, 2027
Everett (29 miles N)
Fresh Paint transforms downtown Everett into an open-air studio with 100 artist booths, live entertainment, food, and glassblowing near Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. Check out the nearby farmer’s market on Sunday.
August 27 - 29, 2027
Centralia (87 miles S)
Washington State Garlic Fest offers garlic cuisine, beer, wine, vendors, workshops, live music, chain-saw carving, and kids’ activities at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S Gold St. in Centralia. Children age 12 and younger are free.
August 27 - 29, 2027
Neah Bay (153 miles NW via ferry)
Makah Days Celebration includes fireworks (Fri. 10 p.m.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), a salmon bake (Sat. & Sun.), a street fair, canoe races, a talent show, and traditional dances at Dakwas Park in Neah Bay. Free entry; $20 vehicle permit required to camp, hike, or explore the beach.
August 28, 2027
Des Moines (16 miles S)
Enjoy live blues music, beer from 15 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.
August 28, 2027
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.
August 28, 2027
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle parks
Dancing ‘til Dusk offers a one-hour dance lesson followed by music and dancing in downtown Seattle parks on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
August 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Watch 16 producers compete for a $1000 prize during Beat Masters Beat Battle.
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Center City Cinema turns city parks into open-air theaters. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. May be canceled if it rains.
August 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Wooden O performs Shakespeare’s drama Macbeth in parks throughout the Puget Sound area. You’re welcome to bring a blanket or chair and a picnic.
August 2027 (undated)
(0.3 miles NE)
Shop from more than 100 vendors of hand-dyed yarn, fiber, and crafts during Flock Fiber Festival at Seattle Convention Center Summit, 900 Pine St. in Seattle. The schedule includes classes both days plus Friday.
August 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles E)
The 50th Anniversary Party is a community celebration that features “live music, public art, free food & drink, and future-focused conversations” at Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St. in Seattle. Details.
August 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Immerse yourself in Korean culture at Waba Korea Expo & Festival, which features food, products, and dance performances at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Enjoy music from Latin America, South America, and the Caribbean at Encanto Music Festival, including acoustic guitar, salsa, and Latin jazz with dancers at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Expect food vendors plus a beer & wine garden. Optional reserved seating.
August 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Waterfront Block Party promises “live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and vendors” along the waterfront. Locations include the Salish Steps, Pier 58, and Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
“Explore Ukrainian traditions, enjoy live performances, taste authentic food, and connect with the local community” during The Celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
First Hill (0.9 miles SE)
Explore the galleries after hours, make art, and buy a drink in the courtyard during Frye Nouveau at Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
August 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.9 miles NE)
Arc Dance performs a mixed-repertory program for its Summer Season at Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile NE)
Capitol Hill Garage Sale features dozens of neighborhood sales plus 150 sellers gathered in Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. in Seattle. You may also want to visit Capitol Hill Farmers’ Market just north of the park (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.).
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Panda Fest has 60 Asian food vendors, 20 merchandise vendors, and cultural performances at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children age 5 and younger are free. No pets. Open to 10 p.m. on Friday and Saturday.
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
BrasilFest brings Brazilian culture to life with music, samba, glittering costumes, and authentic food in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Capoeira martial arts are on the rooftop, and some performances are at the outdoor amphitheater.
August 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day music festival with 70 bands, DJs, craft booths, food trucks, and beer gardens. Enter at 12th Ave. & E Pike St. in Seattle for age 21+.
August 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
A ticket to Sips in the Square includes 12 tasting tickets to redeem in shops in the Pioneer Square district, beginning at Grand Central Building, 214 1st Ave. S in Seattle. No pets.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Visit Asian restaurants that offer cheap bites during CID Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in July & August.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.3 miles E)
Artists and organizations showcase their photo-based publications (zines, books, magazines, prints, etc.) at Photo Zine & Book Fairat Photographic Center Northwest, 900 12th Ave. in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
The highlight of Seattle Design Festival is the weekend Block Party, which fills a park with large art installations, performances, and hands-on design activities at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Gates open at 4:15 p.m. for Seahawks Football Fest with live music and inflatable bounce houses, Seahawks dancers, a gaming zone, players practicing (5:20 p.m.), and an autographed football toss from the players (7:20 p.m.) at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Emerald City Short Film Festival is “devoted to showcasing local Washington filmmakers” and includes 17 films totaling 150 minutes at SIFF Film Center, 167 Republican St. in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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 CatVideoFest at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.5 miles NE)
Amateur robot enthusiasts exhibit new technologies, share ideas, show off robotic creations, and compete during Robothon at Punk Rock Flea Market, 420 15th Ave. E in Seattle. Competition is rumored to begin 11 a.m.
August 2027 (undated)
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (2.4 miles NE)
Browse rare and unusual cacti, succulents, other plants, and plant accessories at Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society Plant Sale in Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E Galer St. in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
The Trapeze Soirée is “all flying trapeze” at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for all ages. Beverages will be for sale. Doors open 6 p.m.
August 2027 (undated)
Fremont (3.6 miles N)
Shop from 40 artists, enjoy goblin face painting, and watch a goblin costume contest (4 p.m.) during Goblin Guild Bazaar at Fremont Abbey Arts Center, 4272 Fremont Ave. N in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
University District (4 miles NE)
Celebrate the U.W. Husky football team during UW Football Fan Fest, including a mock game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City
GreenStage performs Coriolanus or The Winter’s Tale 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 Tempest or The Two Noble Kinsmen.) Schedule.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Columbia City (4.7 miles SE)
98118 Fest features “live music, artist demos, local artisans, food trucks, and kids activities” in Columbia Park, 4721 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
PhinneyWood Art Walk is “more than a gallery walk, it’s a neighborhood party with music and performances at [30] participating businesses” north of Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
Mercer Island (5.8 miles E)
Taste 10 samples from Washington wineries, breweries, and cider makers at Art Uncorked, with art vendors, live music, and food for sale in tents for age 21+ at Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, I-90 Trail on Mercer Island. No pets or smoking.
August 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah
Ride the Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays for $3 each way. Children age 18 and younger are free.
August 2027 (undated)
Riverview (6 miles S)
Watch 11 folklorico dance groups perform with live music, food vendors, and crafts for sale during Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival at South Seattle College, 6000 16th Ave. SW in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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. Events include a kids’ dash, a 10K, a 5K, and a 2-mile walk, followed by awards and an ice cream sundae.
August 2027 (undated)
South Park (6.8 miles S)
Duwamish River Festival celebrates the river’s amazing restoration with kids’ art activities, a petting zoo, dancers, musicians, kayak rides, and food vendors at Duwamish River People's Park and Shoreline Habitat, 8700 Dallas Ave. S in Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Smol Art Mart is a collection of 135 local artists showcasing animal art, portraits, graphic design, zines, anime, pottery, and jewelry at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. There are also food vendors and craft-making stations.
August 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (8 miles S)
Wear 1970s attire, or dress as a classic flight attendant for the Sky Lounge 1970 party, which includes two drinks, dinner, “spicy confessions and personal stories” by flight attendants, games, live music, and dancing at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 21+.
August 2027 (undated)
Rainier Beach (8.6 miles S)
See dozens of sculptures on display and for sale during the Stone Sculpture Exhibit at the Overlook Terrace in Kubota Garden, 9817 55th Ave. S in Seattle. This Japanese American garden has 20 acres with ponds and paths to explore. Parking is limited.
August 2027 (undated)
Lake City (9.8 miles N)
Lake City Summer Festival & Parade has a car show, a family zone with petting zoo, food trucks, 100 craft vendors, and live music near the Lake City Branch of Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. NE in Seattle. Enjoy three parades (kids 6 p.m., dogs 6:30 p.m., grand parade 7 p.m.). Schedule.
August 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
“Seattle’s longest running tabletop gaming convention,” Dragonflight Convention offers tournaments, a massive game library, and hundreds of hosted game sessions at Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. SE in Bellevue.
August 2027 (undated)
Bellevue & Kirkland
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy movies outdoors in the park on a giant screen.
August 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Arts in the Garden showcases garden art by 26 artists on the lawn and flower beds of Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. A few food trucks on the weekend. Pay to park, or walk uphill from the free parking area. The first few hours on Friday are usually for members.
August 2027 (undated)
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. The family area closes early at 6 p.m.
August 2027 (undated)
Lake Forest Park (13 miles N)
Hear emerging Washington state bands perform original music outdoors with a few 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.
August 2027 (undated)
Mountlake Terrace (13 miles N)
Shop from 12 hot-sauce vendors, plus 30 other vendors of food, seasonings, and crafts 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.
August 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (14 miles E)
Bellevue International Festival promises “family-friendly activities and performances that celebrate diverse cultures and communities” with art vendors and food trucks at Crossroads Park, 16140 NE 8th St. in Bellevue.
August 2027 (undated)
Kirkland (15 miles NE)
A ticket to the Wine Walk includes a glass and “12 pours from local wineries” in The Village at Totem Lake near the Cinemark, 12600 120th Ave. NE in Kirkland for age 21+.
August 2027 (undated)
All state parks
On Discover Pass Free Days, you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
August 2027 (undated)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
A ticket to Redmond Wine Walk includes a wine glass and 12 tastes in shops at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE in Redmond for age 21+. Enjoy live music in the plaza.
August 2027 (undated)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Redmond Arts Festival has 60 art booths and live entertainment in the outdoor courtyard of Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE in Redmond.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
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” at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Held in multiple months.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Bring a blanket or chair to Confluence Music Festival, which offers art, food, beverages, and “local and internationally renowned musicians” at Confluence Park, 595 Rainier Blvd. N in Issaquah.
August 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (18 miles E)
Aire Craft Festival features “free flight, street arts, and outdoor culture” including aerial performances, films, live music, craft-making, and a Front Street parade (Sat. 5 p.m.) surrounding Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S in Issaquah. Schedule.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Enjoy wine tasting, fine dining, a gala, and an online auction during the Auction of Washington Wines.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Mustang Round Up & All Ford Show promises “fun, food, and cool cars” plus vintage fire trucks and hydroplanes at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
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. No pets.
August 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
A $245 ticket to Feast in the Field typically includes a welcome cocktail and appetizer, plus “three expertly crafted farm-to-table courses” at Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road in Carnation. Vegetarian option. FAQ.
August 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Enjoy music in the great outdoors during Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Bus from Bellevue or Seattle.
August 2027 (undated)
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 on Friday at 11:20 a.m.
August 2027 (undated)
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. Each ticket includes an adult and child. Optional pre-party.
August 2027 (undated)
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
Snoqualmie Days has a pancake breakfast at the fire station (7 to 11 a.m.), a parade (11 a.m.), train rides for sale, a kids’ area in the park, model trains at city hall, and vendors on car-free Railroad Avenue near Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Musicians will play in shops beginning 3:30 p.m. Schedule.
August 2027 (undated)
Monroe (32 miles NE)
Browse fossils, minerals, and crystals; 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.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
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 go until midnight on Fri. (adults only) & Sat. (all ages).
August 2027 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Summer Showdown is an exciting NASCAR-sanctioned 200-lap race with a $30,000 prize at Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Sumner (34 miles S)
Sip Sumner: Urban Cowboy includes a glass and eight tastes of wine, beer, or cider from dozens of shops along Main Street in downtown Sumner for age 21+.
August 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Experience native dancing, drumming, singing, fashion, fried bread, and handmade crafts during In the Spirit Arts Market & 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.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (36 miles S)
Music & art lovers converge on 6th Avenue in Tacoma (from Alder St. to State St.) for Art on the Ave, which promises 200 local artists and vendors, beer gardens, a kids’ zone, and entertainment near TAPCO Credit Union, 2802 6th Ave. in Tacoma.
August 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Cheer the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St. in Tacoma, where baseball meets beer, peanuts, and local restaurant food. Schedule.
August 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Polynesian Luau includes an “island style dinner,” live Polynesian music and cultural dances, traditional Samoan fire-knife dancing, and arts & crafts at Asia Pacific Cultural Center at 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Children’s tickets age 4 to 11 are $13.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Bremerton (40 miles W via ferry)
Hear 10 artists perform at Kitsap Rock & Blues Festival, which has beer gardens and food vendors at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton for age 21+.
August 2027 (undated)
Lakewood (41 miles S)
SummerFest has 100 vendors, 30 food trucks, international stage shows, a beer garden, aerial motocross, circus performers, Lego, classic cars (until 4:30 p.m.), and fire dancers (7:45 p.m.) at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave. SW in Lakewood. Schedule.
August 2027 (undated)
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 $10.
August 2027 (undated)
Lakewood (44 miles S)
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+. Free shuttle bus from the high school.
August 2027 (undated)
Snoqualmie Pass (55 miles E)
Run downhill through forests and a former train tunnel in the Tunnel Marathon, which qualifies 40% of participants for the Boston Marathon, starting at Palouse to Cascades State Park – Hyak Trailhead, Iron Horse Trail at Snoqualmie Pass. Also a half marathon. Held in June, August, and September.
August 2027 (undated)
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Traditional Blues Showcase concert is the highlight of the Traditional Blues Festival at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
August 2027 (undated)
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Olympic Music Festival delivers world-class concerts in Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
August 2027 (undated)
Olympia (62 miles S)
South Sound Block Party promises 14 bands, food vendors, games, a beer garden, and Puget Sound views from the parking lot at 1422 Marine Dr NE in Olympia. Free for children younger than age 12.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
August 2027 (undated)
Ashford (84 miles SE)
Rainier Music Festival has six acts 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.
August 2027 (undated)
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks today if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
August 2027 (undated)
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.
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