June 2027
Greek festival FREE
June 4 - 6, 2027
Capitol Hill (1.4 miles NE)
Bite of Greece Seattle offers Greek food, wine, and music at at Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave. in Seattle.
Seattle events June 2027
Duck parade
June 5, 2027
University Place (39 miles S)
Duck Daze features a duck-themed parade on Bridgeport Way (from 29th St. to 37th St.) followed by live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and an outdoor market at University Place City Hall, 3609 Market Place W in University Place south of Tacoma.
Natural fiber festival FREE
June 5 - 6, 2027
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Watch demonstrations of spinning, knitting, weaving, and crocheting at Fiber Fusion Northwest, which features 100 vendors, animal exhibits, and classes at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Classes on Friday, Saturday, Sunday. No pets.
Gig Harbor festival FREE
June 5 - 6, 2027
Gig Harbor (45 miles SW)
Maritime Gig Festival includes a pancake breakfast (7:30 to 10 a.m. Sat.), a parade (10 a.m. Sat.), live music, food trucks, 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 5 - 6, 2027
Anacortes (80 miles N)
Anacortes Waterfront Festival offers free boat rides, boat-building demonstrations, entertainment, food vendors, food trucks, live music, car shows, and kids’ activities at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q Ave. in Anacortes.
Ride a mini train FREE
June 5 - 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.)
Maple Valley festival FREE
June 11 - 13, 2027
Maple Valley (29 miles SE)
Maple Valley Days features a carnival, entertainment, food trucks, diving dogs, 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.
Neighborhood street fair FREE
June 12, 2027 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Georgetown festival FREE
June 12, 2027
Georgetown (5 miles S)
Georgetown Carnival features odd art, nonstop music, carnival games, aerial acrobats, arts & crafts, food trucks, and a beer garden. The main stage is usually at Airport Way S & S Homer St. in Seattle. After party at Jules Maes Saloon.
Fishing day FREE
June 12 - 13, 2027
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.
Edmonds art fair FREE
June 18 - 20, 2027
Edmonds (17 miles N)
More than 160 artists display paintings, photos, sculptures, and jewelry at Edmonds Arts Festival, which has food trucks, beer, wine, entertainment, and kids’ activities inside and outside Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. No pets.
Marysville festival FREE
June 18 - 20, 2027
Marysville (34 miles N)
Marysville Strawberry Festival has carnival rides, vendors, a beer garden, entertainment, a parade (Sat. 5 p.m.), and a car show (Sun.). Thursday includes only carnival rides and an adult tricycle race (6 p.m.). Events are downtown, including Asbery Athletic Field, 449-499 Alder Ave. in Marysville.
Night market FREE
June 19, 2027
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.
Wooden boats FREE
June 19 - 20, 2027
Waterfront (0.7 miles W)
Wear soft-soled shoes to tour 40 classic yachts, meet their owners, and vote for your favorite during Bell Harbor Rendezvous at Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66, 2203 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Boats attending.
Burien festival FREE
June 19 - 20, 2027
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.
Air show in Olympia
June 19 - 20, 2027
Tumwater (67 miles S)
See aerobatic performances and aircraft on display, shop at food vendors, and visit the beer garden at the Olympic Air Show at Olympia Regional Airport, 7643 Old Hwy 99 SE in Tumwater. No pets. Children age 6 and younger are free.
Father’s Day restaurants
June 20, 2027
multiple locations
OpenTable lists restaurants open for brunch, lunch, and dinner on Father’s Day. See Yelp recommendations for Father’s Day brunch. Fabulous Washington lists options in many cities.
Father’s day dining cruise
June 20, 2027
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy a Father’s Day Cruise with brunch or dinner on Lake Union, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
Free museum for dads
June 20, 2027
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.
Car show
June 20, 2027
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. Donation. Schedule.
Festival on the Columbia River
June 25 - 26, 2027
Stevenson (206 miles S)
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival features locally made beer and wine, live music, and great scenery at Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson for age 21+.
Pirate fair on the coast FREE
June 25 - 27, 2027
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.
Car show FREE
June 26, 2027
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.
Scandinavian festival FREE
June 27, 2027
Kenmore (16 miles NE)
Skandia Midsommarfest celebrates the summer solstice with music, dance, vendors, and the raising of the 35-foot Midsommar pole at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE in Kenmore. Cars require a daily or annual Discover Pass. FAQ.
Classical music FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien
The Concert Truck travels to 23 locations loaded with musicians who play chamber music.
Juneteenth celebrations FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Seattle & Tacoma & Bellevue
Celebrate the historic emancipation of slaves at an event with entertainment, vendors, and usually kids’ activities. The official date in 2027 is June 19.
- undated — Bellevue, Crossroads Park
- undated — Kirkland, Juanita High School
- undated — Mountlake Terrace Library
- undated — Seattle, Rainier Beach Community Center
- undated — Tacoma, WA History Museum
- undated — Seattle, Jimi Hendrix Park
- undated — Seattle, NW African American Museum
- undated — Shoreline, Shoreline City Hall
- undated — Tacoma, Haub Family Field
- undated — Kent, Morrill Meadows Park
- undated — Lynnwood, Martha Lake Park
Pride parade & festivals FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
- Saturday (12 to 8 p.m.) — PrideFest Capitol Hill extends five blocks on Broadway, with beer gardens, restaurants, and four stages.
- Sunday — Pride Parade (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) goes up 4th Avenue from Pike to Denny Way. It ends near Seattle Center, site of PrideFest Seattle Center (12 to 8 p.m.), the Northwest’s largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event.
State park day FREE
June 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.
Wine & Oysters
June 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
A ticket to Wine & Oysters includes six Hama Hama oysters (chilled or baked) with accompaniments, plus a wine flight of three 3-ounce pours at Patterson Cellars Tasting Room, 19501 144th Ave. NE in Woodinville. Repeats June 26 & 27 in Seattle. Minors don’t need tickets, but you may want to buy them add-on oysters.
Classical music FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Hear music written by young composers and performed by Seattle Symphony musicians at Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop Concert at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Pike Place night market FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Seattle’s famous market is open late during Welcoming the World Night Market, with 60 craft vendors, 20 food vendors, 13 farmers, live art demonstrations, and live music at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
Podcasts live
June 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles N)
Watch live as journalists from the Atlantic, CNN, NPR, etc. record podcasts about hot topics at Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, which includes “community meetups, speaker meet-and-greets, micro-sessions, food trucks, DJs, and artists” at Amazon Meeting Center, 2031 7th Ave. in Seattle.
Party at the aquarium
June 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
A ticket to Splash includes an open bar, “small bites and desserts,” dancing, and behind-the-scenes views of Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle for age 21+ ID. The dinner option is $250.
International Dance Festival
June 2027 (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. Closed Monday.
Half marathon on Bainbridge Island
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Acrobatic show
June 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Acrobatic Conundrum presents its latest show The Circus of Second Chances with aerial acrobatics, juggling, rope art, and circus acts, all to live music at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Beer festival
June 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
A $70 ticket to Washington Brewers Festival gets you a glass and 20 tastes of beer (or cider) from 75 Washington breweries, with food for sale at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Chinese acrobats
June 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Watch six circus artists perform acrobatics that tell a story about dinnertime during Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Iranian festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Philippines festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch Filipino performances, see exhibits, and buy food for sale during Pagdiriwang on both floor of Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Ballet finale
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Fire Day FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Dragon boats FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Attend an opening ceremony at 8 a.m., and then watch teams racing in long boats from 8:30 a.m. to 4:15 p.m. during Seattle Dragon Boat Festival, which also has vendors at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Race schedule.
Food fair FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Shop from “80 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.
International festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
International District (1.3 miles S)
JamFest (also called CID Summer Kickoff) has “live music, cultural performances, vendors, dim sum, and games” in the alleys outside Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St. in Seattle, plus free admission to the museum. More info.
Film-lovers’ party
June 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.5 miles SE)
Northwest Noir, the gala for Northwest Film Forum, promises “signature cocktails, delectable cuisine, and glamorous red carpet moments” with cocktails & music at 5 p.m., then dinner and a program at 6:15 p.m. in Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle.
Baseball
June 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.
Performance art
June 2027 (undated)
Queen Anne (1.6 miles NW)
Watch eight “artists with compelling visions and innovative creative practices” during Northwest New Works Festival in two different theaters at On the Boards, 100 W Roy St. in Seattle. [Don’t confuse with New Works Northwest held in January.]
Fire show FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (2.5 miles NE)
Watch fire spinners practice their art during Community Fire Jam at Volunteer Park Dahlia Garden, 1400 E Prospect St. in Seattle.
Pride circus & trapeze show
June 2027 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
“Celebrate pride in true circus style” during Worldwide Pride at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 18+. Optional open house (6 p.m. Fri.) and dance party (10:30 p.m. Sat.) require separate tickets.
Fremont parade and fai FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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 200 craft vendors, food, a beer garden, street performers, live music, and 75 funky painted cars on N. 35th Street. The dog parade is 2 p.m. Sunday.
Concert in Volunteer Park FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Parké Diem is a family-friendly electronic music concert with 10 performers, DJ music, live art, craft vendors, games, and food trucks at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
Gay music festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Doggie dash FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Wallingford (3.5 miles N)
Take your dog for a 5K run/walk on the Burke-Gilman Trail at Dogs and Doughnuts Dash, followed by coffee, water, doughnuts, and dog treats in the retail store called Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N in Seattle.
Wine at the zoo
June 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
Bring a glass and ID to taste boutique wines from 50 wineries on the North Meadow of Woodland Park Zoo at $75 Tasting Flight, with 10 tasting tickets, animal encounters, zoo keeper talks, games, food trucks, and access to Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Zoo brunch
June 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
Papa Bear Brunch is “a hearty buffet stacked with favorites like chicken and waffles, artisan sausage, and homemade cinnamon rolls” plus a drink for adults, a family photo, and zoo access. Enter via the west gate at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Zoo concerts
June 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.
Musical cabaret
June 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5 miles NW)
Seattle Cabaret Festival features artists who perform “rock, blues, opera, a cappella, political satire, folk, French chansons, and their own singer-songwriter material” at Egan's Ballard Jam House, 1707 NW Market St. in Seattle. Each show is sold separately. Schedule (scroll down the schedule page for tickets).
Cocktail walk
June 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5.1 miles NW)
A $56 ticket to Ballard Cocktail Trail includes tastes of 10 “unique hand-crafted cocktails” in boutique shops beginning at Umpqua Bank, 5512 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in June and December.
New plays about women
June 2027 (undated)
Green Lake (5.2 miles N)
Actors read sevent 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. Buy a ticket for each reading or a pass for all of them.
Concerts at the locks FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Hear a Free Summer Concert on the lawn at beautiful Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St. in Seattle. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets, but no alcohol. Rain may cancel. Held on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day.
A cappella night
June 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5.6 miles NW)
Watch three local a cappella groups perform songs ranging “from sweeping ballads to fast-paced pop mashups” with snacks and beverages for sale during $24 Seattle A Cappella-Palooza at Amazing Grace Spiritual Center, 2007 NW 61st St. in Seattle.
Mountain climbing festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
North Delridge (5.7 miles SW)
Mountain Fest is “a free day of outdoor activity for all ages, with rock climbing, bouldering, rappelling, nature walks, a scavenger hunt, the high-ropes course, and a falcon showcase” at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW in Seattle.
Bus to the mountains
June 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend
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.
Race at Seward Park
June 2027 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Seattle Marathon’s Summer Events include a half marathon, 10K, 5K, and kids fun run a family-friendly run in beautiful Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. The kids’ fun run is 1K.
Run with dogs
June 2027 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Furry 5K is a run/walk followed by a festival with performing dogs, a pet costume contest, and vendors at beautiful Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Dogs must be vaccinated and on leashes less than 8 feet long. If younger than 6 months, they can walk but not run.
Wine walk
June 2027 (undated)
West Seattle (6.6 miles SW)
A $45 ticket to Rock Walk includes a tasting glass, a tote bag, 12 tasting tickets, and a map of 30 participating shops. Check in at John L. Scott, 4445 California Ave. SW in Seattle.
Seafair Pirates FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Alki (7.1 miles SW)
Seattle Seafair Pirates make their traditional landing at Alki Beach Park, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. After landing, the pirates will entertain kids on the beach. Landing time is 1:30 p.m. “give or take 30 minutes.”
Party for young professionals
June 2027 (undated)
(7.2 miles N)
Happy Hour & Hellos includes beer, wine, mocktails, appetizers, and networking at Eight Bells Winery, 10000 Lake City Way NE in Seattle. Click their RSVP button for a $15 ticket. Repeats several times a year.
Parade in Greenwood FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Greenwood (7.4 miles N)
Watch bands, drill teams, floats, and pirates in the Greenwood Seafair Parade that goes north on Greenwood Avenue (from 73rd to 80th), and then goes west to 6th Avenue NW. No pets.
Farm dinner
June 2027 (undated)
Rainier Beach (7.5 miles SE)
The Seasonal Table is a $175 dinner made by a local chef with seasonal ingredients, plus a cocktail/mocktail hour and a silent auction outdoors at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Bellevue night market FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
Main street is closed to cars during Old Bellevue Summer Night Market, which features 20 artists, food trucks, and a beer garden outside 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue.
Eastside dog walk FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Billed as Bellevue’s largest LGBTQIA event, Paws & Pride Dog Walk is a one-mile stroll for people and dogs, “followed by a celebration filled with music, entertainment, community booths, and a beer & mimosa garden” at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
Japanese festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Japan Fair features Japanese art, a food court, 70 vendors, entertainment, and Taiko drumming at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Parking is not free.
Bellevue bike ride
June 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The family-friendly 9-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.
State park day FREE
June 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.
Eastside vegan festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Run to support parks
June 2027 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
The timed Big Backyard 5K/10K is dog, stroller, and family friendly and includes a 1K kids’ run and an awards ceremony at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Baseball cards & collectibles
June 2027 (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. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Short plays in Edmonds
June 2027 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Watch eight short plays (10 to 12 minutes each) selected from hundreds of submissions, and then vote for your favorite at Festival of Shorts at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St. in Edmonds.
Arts party
June 2027 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
An $85 ticket to Celebrate the Arts Party includes two drink tickets, “gourmet appetizers,” 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.
Bird festival
June 2027 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Puget Sound Bird Fest has $5 guided birding walks, speakers, exhibits, and family-friendly activities inside and near the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds.
Edmonds wine walk
June 2027 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Taste wine in shops during $43 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.
Winery concerts
June 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.
Bremerton festival & fireworks FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)
Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and 90 vendors on the Bremerton boardwalk, and then watch fireworks launch from The Manette Bridge (Sat. 10:15 p.m.) during Bremerton Bridge Blast. The boardwalk is at 243 2nd St. in Bremerton.
Nerd festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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.
National park day FREE
June 2027 (undated)
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Flag Day if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
- Mount Rainier — no pets on trails
- North Cascades (always free) — pet policy
- Olympic National Park — pets on six trails
Gem & mineral show FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Shop from 34 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.
Solstice in a forest FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Small-town festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
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 a.m.), a car show (until 2 p.m.), a free zip line (1 to 8 p.m.), a beer/wine garden (1 to 9 p.m.), and fireworks (dusk) outside the Duvall Visitor Center, 15619 Main St. NE in Duvall. Schedule.
Farm dinner
June 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Farmview Dinner includes a welcome cocktail plus “three expertly crafted farm-to-table courses with curated wine pairings” at Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road in Carnation. FAQ.
Concerts on a farm
June 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.
Garden festival (north) FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Downtown Everett (28 miles N)
Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival has garden art, local plants and flowers, handmade outdoor products, live music, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, talks, and classes at Colby Ave. & Hewitt Ave. in Everett. Free shuttle bus.
Kids Day in Auburn FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Auburn (29 miles SE)
Kids ages 4 to 11 love the inflatable rides, rock climbing wall, stage shows, games, arts & crafts, music, and food vendors at Kids Day in Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn.
Tasting in Snohomish
June 2027 (undated)
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
Bring a glass to $40 Snohomish Wine Walk for 10 tastes of wine at shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B in Snohomish for age 21+. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
Puyallup festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Puyallup (34 miles S)
Meeker Days Festival features live music, food trucks, a beer garden, craft booths, a car show, a farmers market (Sat.), and events for kids at Pioneer Park, 300 S Meridian in Puyallup.
Pinball & arcade games
June 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Watch tournaments and play 500 games at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show at Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma. Adults $40, youth $20, children age 12 and younger are free.
Small town festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Marysville (34 miles N)
Berry Dairy Days Festival has entertainment, vendors, a kid zone, a beer garden, berry farm tours (Fri. $74), a balloon glow (Fri. 9 p.m.), a 5K/10K race (Sat. 9 a.m.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and a car show (Sun.). Most events are at Skagit River Park, 1100 S Skagit St. in Burlington. Schedule.
Small-town festival (south) FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Sumner (35 miles S)
Rhubarb Days promises live music, food trucks, a beer garden, crafts, and a kids’ zone in “the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World,” sponsored by Sumner Main Street Association, 923 Kincaid Ave. in Sumner.
Baseball in Tacoma
June 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.
Food fair FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
The Taste Northwest has 70 food vendors, $6 tastes, a crafts market, live entertainment, games, cooking competitions, and adult-beverage gardens at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Parking is not free.
Garden festival (south)
June 2027 (undated)
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, and beer & wine tasting ($45 per day) at Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. It’s free to visit the gardens and see vendors.
Medieval fair
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Historical dinner party
June 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Explore historical buildings from 1885, enjoy 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 $110 Dine We Must outdoors at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
Fairy festival
June 2027 (undated)
Lakewood (44 miles S)
Family-friendly Fairyfest features fairy houses, fairy costumes, live music, dance, vendors, and hands-on activities at Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Logging festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Buckley (45 miles SE)
Buckley Log Show features logging shows and competitions, a beer garden, and family areas at Buckley Log Show Grounds, 375 N River Ave. in Buckley.
Early Independence Day FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord (47 miles S)
Register online to attend Freedom Fest at the military base, which includes carnival rides, food trucks, vendors, entertainment, military displays, and fireworks at 10:15 p.m. Take exit 119 and enter through DuPont Gate, 4085 West Way, at Joint Base Lewis-McChord. Free shuttle from satellite parking. See required ID for age 18+; bring school ID for age 16 & 17.
Slug festival
June 2027 (undated)
Eatonville (54 miles S)
Celebrate the state’s slimy slugs with human slug races, slug talks, slugs on display, and kids’ crafts during Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville.
Downhill marathon
June 2027 (undated)
Snoqualmie Pass (55 miles E)
Run downhill through forests and a former train tunnel in one of the Tunnel Marathons, which qualify 40% of its participants for the Boston Marathon, starting at Palouse to Cascades State Park – Hyak Trailhead, Iron Horse Trail at Snoqualmie Pass. See their parking page. Held in June, August, and September.
Steampunk festival
June 2027 (undated)
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. Children younger than age 13 are free.
Motorcycle racing
June 2027 (undated)
Shelton (95 miles SW)
MotoAmerica has qualifying events on Friday, five 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.
Scottish festival up north
June 2027 (undated)
Blaine (111 miles N)
Bellingham Scottish Gathering has traditional athletic competitions, a dance competition, bagpipe bands, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, free boat rides, and Scottish animals at Blaine Marine Park, 200 Marine Drive in Blaine. Free boat rides at the harbor. Additional events on Semiahmoo Spit. Children younger than age 5 are free. No pets. Schedule.
Seafood festival FREE
June 2027 (undated)
117 miles W via Narrows Bridge
Enjoy shrimp, other foods, live music, arts & crafts, a kids’ zone, and a beer/wine garden at Brinnon ShrimpFest on the west side of Hood Canal near Halfway House Restaurant, 41 Brinnon Lane in Brinnon.
Bluegrass festival
June 2027 (undated)
Cashmere (140 miles E)
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival has concerts, vendors, workshops, and camping at Chelan County Expo Center, 5700 Wescott Drive in Cashmere.
Civil War battle in Yakima FREE
June 2027 (undated)
Union Gap (148 miles E)
Watch a Civl War battle, see Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, and visit soldiers’ camps during Old Town Days at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap, which has blacksmith demonstrations, museum exhibits, scavenger hunts, and food vendors. Saturday there’s a breakfast and old-time dance.
Dance music festival
June 2027 (undated)
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.
Yakima music festival
June 2027 (undated)
Naches (171 miles SE)
Chinook Fest has music by 30 acts on three stages, games, hiking, and yoga along the Naches River in Yakima Valley at Jim Sprick Community Park, 13680 WA-410 in Naches. Begins Thursday evening. Must be age 21+ except Sunday. No pets. Camping.
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concerts
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| July 1 | Ziggy Marley | Chateau Ste. M |
| July 2 | 5 Seconds of Summer | Climate Pledge |
| July 10 | Forrest Frank | Tacoma Dome |
| July 19 | Joji | Climate Pledge |
| July 21 | The Fray | Chateau Ste. M |
| July 25 | Boyz II Men | Chateau Ste. M |
| Aug. 1 | Ed Sheeran | Lumen Field |
| Aug. 2 | Megan Moroney | Climate Pledge |
| Aug. 4 | Benson Boone | Climate Pledge |
| Aug. 19 | Goose | WaMu |
| Aug. 30-31 | Noah Kahan | T-Mobile Park |
| Sept. 8 | Andrea Bocelli | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 13 | Weezer | Climate Pledge |
| Sept. 16 | Foster the People | WaMu |
| Sept. 18 | Beck | Chateau Ste. M |
| Sept. 21 | Journey | Climate Pledge |
| Oct. 15 | Doja Cat | Climate Pledge |
| Nov. 6 | Smashing Pumpkins | Climate Pledge |
| Dec. 7-8 | Olivia Rodrigo | Climate Pledge |
| more concerts | ||