June 2026
concerts
| Concerts | ||
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| June 30 | A$AP Rocky | Climate Pledge |
| June 30 | Machine Gun Kelly | White River |
| July 1 | Ziggy Marley | Chateau Ste. M |
| July 2 | 5 Seconds of Summer | Climate Pledge |
| more concerts | ||
Seattle events June 2026
Performance art
June 4 - 6, 2026 (7 p.m.)
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.]
Party at the aquarium
June 5, 2026
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.
Garden festival (north) FREE
June 5 - 7, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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.
Pinball & arcade games
June 5 - 7, 2026 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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.
Podcasts live
June 6, 2026
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.
Fire Day FREE
June 6, 2026 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Westlake (1.2 miles N)
Learn about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and meet fire fighters on Fire Day, which has tours of fire engines and a fire boat, family-friendly history games and crafts, and story times on the ground floor of the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Upstairs is not free.
Gay music festival FREE
June 6, 2026 (12 to 7 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Pride in the Park offers a range of live music, dance music, speakers, food trucks, an adult beverage garden, and craft vendors for all ages at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
Musical cabaret
June 6, 2026 (9 p.m.)
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 6, 2026
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.
Eastside dog walk FREE
June 6, 2026 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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.
Baseball cards & collectibles
June 6, 2026 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Nerd festival FREE
June 6, 2026 (12 to 7 p.m.)
Kent (19 miles S)
Kent Nerd Party “is a street-wide event with a cosplay contest, miniature painting contest, Lego museum, and outdoor vendors” centered around First Avenue Plaza, 219 1st Ave. S in Kent. It’s all about science fiction, fantasy, horror, anime, gaming, and geeky pursuits.
Small-town festival FREE
June 6, 2026
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.
Duck parade
June 6, 2026 (10 a.m.)
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.
Scottish festival up north
June 6, 2026
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.
Fishing day FREE
June 6 - 7, 2026
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.
State park day FREE
June 6 - 7, 2026
All state parks
On Discover Pass Free Days, you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
Gig Harbor festival FREE
June 6 - 7, 2026
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.
Half marathon on Bainbridge Island
June 7, 2026
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.
Philippines festival FREE
June 7, 2026 (11 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
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 7, 2026 (6:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs six works to wrap up its season during a special one-night Season Encore Performance at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Run to support parks
June 7, 2026
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.
Bird festival
June 7, 2026
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.
Natural fiber festival FREE
June 7, 2026 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Garden festival (south)
June 7, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Anacortes festival FREE
June 7, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
International Dance Festival
June 7 - 14, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
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.
Classical music FREE
June 8, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
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.
Party for young professionals
June 10, 2026
(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.
New plays about women
June 11 - 14, 2026
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.
Fire show FREE
June 12, 2026 (7:30 to 11 p.m.)
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 12 - 13, 2026 (8 p.m.)
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.
Maple Valley festival FREE
June 12 - 14, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Puyallup festival FREE
June 12 - 14, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Steampunk festival
June 12 - 14, 2026
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.
Beer festival
June 13, 2026 (5 to 8 p.m.)
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.
Dragon boats FREE
June 13, 2026
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.
Georgetown festival FREE
June 13, 2026 (12 to 10 p.m.)
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.
A cappella night
June 13, 2026 (7:30 to 9 p.m.)
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 13, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Fairy festival
June 13 - 14, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Juneteenth celebrations FREE
June 13 - 20, 2026
Seattle & Tacoma & Bellevue
Celebrate the historic emancipation of slaves at an event with entertainment, vendors, and usually kids’ activities. The official date in 2026 is June 19.
- June 13 — Bellevue, Crossroads Park
- June 13 — Kirkland, Juanita High School
- June 14 — Mountlake Terrace Library
- June 18 — Seattle, Rainier Beach Community Center
- June 18 — Tacoma, WA History Museum
- June 19 — Seattle, Jimi Hendrix Park
- June 19 — Seattle, NW African American Museum
- June 19 — Shoreline, Shoreline City Hall
- June 19 — Tacoma, Haub Family Field
- June 20 — Kent, Morrill Meadows Park
- June 20 — Lynnwood, Martha Lake Park
Acrobatic show
June 14, 2026 (2 p.m.)
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.
Run with dogs
June 14, 2026
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.
National park day FREE
June 14, 2026
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
Arts party
June 17, 2026 (7 to 10 p.m.)
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.
Pike Place night market FREE
June 18, 2026 (5 to 10 p.m.)
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.
International festival FREE
June 18, 2026 (3 to 9 p.m.)
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.
Yakima music festival
June 18 - 21, 2026
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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Aquarium party
June 18 & 25, 2026 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
The $56 After Hours: Have a Ball has animal-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
State park day FREE
June 19, 2026
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 walk
June 19, 2026
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.
Wine train
June 19, 2026 (4:30 p.m. check in)
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
The $99 Wine Train Excursion includes a train ride with views, a wine glass, hors d’oeuvres, and eight wine tastes for age 21+. The train departs at 5 p.m. from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Held several times a year.
Festival on the Columbia River
June 19 - 20, 2026
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+.
Edmonds art fair FREE
June 19 - 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 19 - 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Small town festival FREE
June 19 - 21, 2026 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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.
Bluegrass festival
June 19 - 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Cashmere (140 miles E)
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival has concerts, vendors, workshops, and camping at Chelan County Expo Center, 5700 Wescott Drive in Cashmere.
Concert in Volunteer Park FREE
June 20, 2026 (1 to 10 p.m.)
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.
Doggie dash FREE
June 20, 2026
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 20, 2026 (5 p.m.)
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+.
Night market FREE
June 20, 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.
Eastside vegan festival FREE
June 20, 2026 (11 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Shop from vendors, watch entertainment on stage, hear speakers, and visit the animal petting zoo at Vegetarian Vegan & Raw Food Festival at Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way in Redmond.
Medieval fair
June 20, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Bremerton (40 miles W via ferry)
Kitsap Medieval Faire has medieval armored combat, archery, bards, dancing, and village merchants at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton. Free for children age 17 and younger.
Seafood festival FREE
June 20, 2026 (9 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
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.
Wooden boats FREE
June 20 - 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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 20 - 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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.
Small-town festival (south) FREE
June 20 - 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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.
Air show in Olympia
June 20 - 21, 2026 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Civil War battle in Yakima FREE
June 20 - 21, 2026 (9 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.)
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.
Bus to the mountains
June 20 - Aug. 30, 2026
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.
Concerts at the locks FREE
June 20 - Sept. 7, 2026 (weekends 2 p.m.)
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.
Father’s Day restaurants
June 21, 2026
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.
Fremont parade and fai FREE
June 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Zoo brunch
June 21, 2026
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.
Free museum for dads
June 21, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 21, 2026 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars at Fenders on Front Street, which has a breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), food trucks, live music, family activities, and awards in front of Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah. Donation. Schedule.
Solstice in a forest FREE
June 21, 2026 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
See bonsai trees in a woodsy setting, watch bonsai-making demonstrations, enjoy tai chi and sound bathing, join yoga, and shop from food trucks during Summer Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way.
Kids Day in Auburn FREE
June 23, 2026 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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.
Short plays in Edmonds
June 25 - 27, 2026
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.
Historical dinner party
June 26, 2026
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.
Wine & Oysters
June 26 - 27, 2026 (SALES ENDED)
SoDo (3.3 miles S)
A $38 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, 3861 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Minors don’t need tickets, but you may want to buy them add-on oysters.
Food fair FREE
June 26 - 28, 2026
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.
Motorcycle racing
June 26 - 28, 2026
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.
Pirate fair on the coast FREE
June 26 - 28, 2026
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.
Food fair FREE
June 27, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Car show FREE
June 27, 2026 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Greenwood (6 miles N)
Greenwood Car Show features hundreds of classic cars, plus hot rods, antique wonders, live bands, kids’ activities, and vendors on Greenwood Avenue N. (from N. 67th to N. 90th) including Alice Ball Park, 8100 Greenwood Ave. N in Seattle.
Race at Seward Park
June 27, 2026
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.
Seafair Pirates FREE
June 27, 2026 (1:30 to 2:30 p.m.)
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.”
Parade in Greenwood FREE
June 27, 2026 (6:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
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.
Bellevue night market FREE
June 27, 2026 (4 to 9 p.m.)
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.
Edmonds wine walk
June 27, 2026 (5 to 8 p.m.)
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.
Early Independence Day FREE
June 27, 2026 (1 to 11 p.m.)
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.
Bremerton festival & fireworks FREE
June 27 - 28, 2026
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.
Dance music festival
June 27 - 28, 2026
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.
Pride parade & festival FREE
June 28, 2026
Seattle (multiple locations)
- The Pride Parade (11 a.m. to 3:30 p.m.) goes up 4th Avenue from Pike to Denny Way.
- PrideFest Seattle Center (12 to 8 p.m.) is the Northwest’s largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event.
Chinese acrobats
June 28, 2026 (2 p.m.)
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.
Mead tasting
June 28, 2026
Ballard (5.3 miles NW)
Mead is a fermented drink made with honey. A $45 ticket includes 6 tastes of Washington meads (2.5 ounces each) with snacks for sale at Summer Mead Festival at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle for age 21+. No pets. Repeats several times a year.
Japanese festival FREE
June 28, 2026
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.
Scandinavian festival FREE
June 28, 2026 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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.
Gem & mineral show FREE
June 28, 2026 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Logging festival FREE
June 28, 2026
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.
Slug festival
June 28, 2026 (9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
Classical music FREE
June 30 - July 6, 2026
(began this month on June 18)
Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien
The Concert Truck travels to 23 locations loaded with musicians who play chamber music.
Baseball in Tacoma
June 30 - Sept. 13, 2026
(began this month on June 23)
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.
Baseball
June 30 - Sept. 27, 2026
(began this month on June 29)
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Sailboat
June 30 - Oct. 31, 2026
Waterfront (0.7 miles W)
Sail into postcard-like views of Elliott Bay aboard the schooner Bay Lady. Your two-hour voyage departs from Seattle's Tall Ship, 2201 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Snacks and drinks are sold onboard. Price varies by date.
Taste of Pike Place
June 30 - Dec. 31, 2026
(began this month on June 1)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Enjoy delicious samples from eight artisan vendors on the highly rated $75 Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market. Meet your friendly tour guide in front of Simply Seattle at 1600 1st Ave.
Free things to do FREE
June 30 - Dec. 31, 2026
(began this month on June 1)
- Ballard locks tour 2 p.m. (Wed. - Sun.)
- Bellevue Botanical Garden, dawn to dusk
- Classical music, Seattle, Tacoma, Eastside
- Dance bands, Lake Forest Park (Fri. - Sat.)
- Frye Art Museum, Capitol Hill (Wed. - Sun.)
- Gold Rush Museum, Seattle (Wed. - Sun.)
- Henry Art Gallery, U.W. (Thurs. - Sun.)
- Kubota Garden, Rainier Beach brochure
- Olympic Sculpture Park near Pier 70
- Walking trails in Seattle
- Woodland Park Rose Garden until dusk
World cup soccer
July 1 & 6, 2026
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Catch the excitement of a FIFA World Cup soccer game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. FIFA stands for Fédération Internationale de Football Association. The teams playing in July are yet to be determined.
Winery concerts
July 1 - Sept. 27, 2026
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.
Zoo concerts
July 1 - Oct. 9, 2026
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.
Museum day FREE
July 2, 2026
Seattle & Tacoma
The first Thursday of the month is free.
- Arboretum tour (11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m.).
- Burke Museum of Natural History & Culture, U.W. (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Reserve a time.
- Museum of History & Industry (5 to 8 p.m.). They’ll ask if you want to make a donation.
- Museum of Flight in Seattle (5 to 9 p.m.).
- Nordic Museum in Ballard (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.). Price changes to $0 in cart.
- Seattle Art Museum (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.).
- Seattle Asian Art Museum (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
- Seattle Japanese Garden (12 to 7 p.m.).
- Tacoma Art Museum (5 to 8 p.m.).
- Volunteer Park Conservatory [greenhouse] (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.).
- Wing Luke [Asian] Museum (5 to 8 p.m.).
Early fireworks FREE
July 2 - 3, 2026
multiple locations
Watch an early fireworks show.
- July 2 — Newcastle, Lake Boren Park
- July 3 — Lacey, Rainier Vista Park
- July 3 — Mountlake Terrace, Ballinger Park
- July 3 — Puyallup, State Fairgrounds
Art walks FREE
July 2 - 18, 2026
multiple locations
Walk between venues displaying artwork in the evening during Seattle Art Walks and more.
- July 2 (5 to 8 p.m.) — Pioneer Square
- July 3 (5 to 8 p.m.) — Mercer Island
- July 4 (6 to 9 p.m.) — Central District
- July 9 (5 to 8 p.m.) — Capitol Hill
- July 10 (5 to 8 p.m.) — West Seattle
- July 11 (6 to 9 p.m.) — Belltown
- July 11 (hours vary) — Georgetown
- July 12 (6 to 9 p.m.) — Ballard
- July 16 (5 to 8 p.m.) — Edmonds
- July 18 (5 to 8 p.m.) — University District
Dining cruise
July 2 - Dec. 27, 2026
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy brunch ($110) or dinner ($132) at your own private table, with a beverage upon boarding and a two-hour guided cruise on Lake Union & Lake Washington. Departs from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
National park day FREE
July 3 - 5, 2026
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Fourth of July weekend 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
Fireworks cruise
July 4, 2026
multiple locations
Watch the fireworks aboard a boat on Lake Union with a no-host bar.
- Argosy Cruises — Depart from Kirkland (4 hours). Seattle departures are sold out.
- Waterways Cruises from Seattle are sold out.
Parades
July 4, 2026
multiple locations
Watch a patriotic Fourth of July parade with marching bands, drill teams, and classic cars.
- Arlington — 5 p.m. (kids 4:30 p.m.)
- Bainbridge Island — 1 p.m.
- Bothell — 12 p.m. (kids 11:15 a.m.)
- Burien — 11 a.m.
- Carnation — 11:30 a.m. (kids 11 a.m.)
- Dupont — 10 a.m.
- Edmonds — 12 p.m. (kids 11:30 a.m.)
- Enumclaw — noon
- Everett — 11 a.m.
- Issaquah — 10 a.m.
- Kingston — 12 p.m.
- Kirkland — 12 p.m. (kids 11:30 a.m.)
- Tumwater — 11 a.m.
- West Seattle — 10 a.m. kids
Fourth of July — Seattle FREE
July 4, 2026
Seattle (Lake Union)
Fireworks explode above Lake Union at 10:15 p.m. during Seafair 4th of July. Entry gates are open from 3 to 8 p.m. This year, you must register for a free ticket or buy a reserved seat.
- North shore
Gas Works Park has a kids’ zone, traditional games, a music stage, bicycle storage, 2 beer gardens, and food & drink vendors. - South shore
Lake Union Park has kids’ basketball, traditional games, DJ music, a beer garden, and food & drink vendors.
Fireworks FREE
July 4, 2026
multiple locations
- Arlington — Quake Park 10 p.m.
- Bellevue — Downtown Park 10:05 p.m.
- Carnation — Remlinger Farms 9:45 p.m.
- Everett — Port Gardner Bay 10:15 p.m.
- Federal Way — Celebration Park 10:15 p.m.
- Kenmore — Log Boom Park 10 p.m.
- Kent — Lake Meridian Park 10 p.m.
- Kingston — Mike Wallace Park 10:15 p.m.
- Marysville — Ebey Waterfront Park 10 p.m.
- Sammamish — Sam. Commons 10 p.m.
- Seattle — Lake Union 10:15 p.m.
- Snoqualmie — Community Park 9:45 p.m.
- Steilacoom — offshore 10:30 p.m.
- Tacoma — Ruston Way 10 p.m.
- Tumwater — Tumwater Valley Golf 10:15 p.m.
Fireworks party in Seattle
July 4, 2026
Downtown (0.6 miles S)
A $50 ticket to 4th of July gets you unobstructed views of sunset at 9:10 p.m. plus fireworks above Lake Union at 10:15 p.m. from atop the Columbia Center at Sky View Observatory, 700 4th Ave. in Seattle. Buy snacks separately, or add a package deal for $16. Children younger than age 5 are free.
Welcome new Americans FREE
July 4, 2026 (12 to 1 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch 250 people from different countries become Americans at the emotional naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center, with patriotic music and a ceremony in Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Fireworks party
July 4, 2026 (5 to 11 p.m.)
Westlake (1.9 miles N)
Watch fireworks above Lake Union, and enjoy a family-friendly party during July 4th at the Swedish Club at 1920 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle. The ticket includes an ice cream, an Elvis band, games, and vendors of hot dogs and snacks. The free parking lot may fill early.
Fourth of July — Tacoma FREE
July 4, 2026
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Wear sunscreen and head to Summer Blast for “a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors” plus offshore fireworks at 10 p.m. Enjoy live music on Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road.
Traditional music
July 4, 2026 (12:30 to 7 p.m.)
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Festival of American Fiddle Tunes holds public performances at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Ride a mini train FREE
July 4 - Oct. 31, 2026 (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.)
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 | ||