Seattle events calendar for June 2014. Best festivals, fun things to do, weekend street fairs, kids activities, and free entertainment in Seattle, Washington.
Enjoy the best Seattle events, festivals, and things to do in June 2014 with this calendar of events.
Events are listed by starting date, and all dates are confirmed. Mileage is from Westlake Center in downtown Seattle, Washington.
Erotic art festival
June 1, 2014 (begins May 30)
1.2 miles NW
Seattle Erotic Art Festival is an uncensored collection of art, films, and live performances at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Bring ID and be 18 for daytime events and 21 for evening events.Touch a Truck
June 1, 2014
7 miles NE
Children can touch and explore heavy machinery and emergency vehicles, and talk to the drivers, at Touch a Truck in Magnuson Park. Free.Edmonds waterfront festival
June 1, 2014 (begins May 30)
17 miles north
Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival has entertainment, arts and crafts, kids’ activities and rides, food, a beer garden, and classic yacht show. No dogs. Admission fee.Weird craft show
June 1, 2014 (begins May 31)
17 miles north
See the unusual creations of 130 artists and crafters, and watch musicians, magicians, jugglers, and dancers on stage at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird at Comcast Arena in Everett. Repeats in Oct. Free.Medieval fair
June 1, 2014 (begins May 31)
28 miles NW via Bainbridge ferry
June Faire has medieval armored combat, archery, bards, dancing, & village merchants in Port Gamble.Green lifestyle fair
June 1, 2014 (begins May 31)
36 miles south
Learn about renewable energy, organic gardening, small-scale farming, and green construction at Mother Earth News Fair at the Puyallup Fairgrounds.Film festival
June 1 - 8, 2014 (begins May 15)
multiple locations
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is billed as the largest film festival in the U.S. Join top directors, actors, and critics who attend festival premieres and screenings by getting a single ticket or a pass.Concerts at the locks
June 1 - 29, 2014 (May 29 - Sept. 1)
6 miles NW
Summer concerts on the lawn at the Ballard Locks are free. Bring a picnic, but no alcohol. Free.Taste of the northwest
June 5, 2014
2 miles south
Guest Chef Spectacular includes tastes from 30 local restaurants, 30 local wineries plus coffee and live music at the Showbox SoDo to support FareStart.Issaquah wine tasting
June 6, 2014
16 miles east
SipFest is a charity benefit billed as the ultimate wine, beer, and food tasting event. It’s held in the historic Pickering Barn in Issaquah and has live music.Garden festival
June 6 - 8, 2014
28 miles north
Sorticulture: Everett’s Garden Arts Festival has garden art, display gardens, a plant sale, music, a food fair, and kids’ activities at Legion Memorial Park. See parking information. Free.Pinball & arcade games
June 6 - 8, 2014
34 miles south
Watch tournaments and play 350 games at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show at the Tacoma Convention Center.Scottish Highland Games
June 6 - 8, 2014
99 miles north
Bellingham Scottish Highland Games are traditional athletic competitions plus pipes and drums, dancing, and an ale and wine garden. Limited events Friday.Beacon Hill festival
June 7, 2014
4 miles south
The neighborhood Beacon Hill Festival has carnival games, bounce houses, vendors, and live entertainment at Jefferson Community Center.Mountain bike fest
June 7, 2014
20 miles east
Shop vendors, ride trails, test your skills, test bikes (for a fee), visit kids’ events, buy food or beer at Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival in Issaquah. Free.Philippines festival
June 7 - 8, 2014
1 mile NW
See Filipino performances and exhibits at Pagdiriwang at Seattle Center Armory and amphitheatre. Free.Gig Harbor festival
June 7 - 8, 2014
44 miles SW
Maritime Gig Festival includes a pancake breakfast, fun run, parade, farmer’s market, bands, classic yachts, a car show, and kids’ fair. See schedule.Anacortes festival
June 7 - 8, 2014
80 miles north
Anacortes Waterfront Festival features free boat rides, car and boat shows, entertainment, and kids’ activities.Waterfront family day
June 8, 2014
0.5 miles SW
Waterfront Whimsea Family Fun Day is a small event with family entertainment at Waterfront Park. Free.Best films
June 12 - 19, 2014
Seattle locations
See award winners and audience favorites from Seattle International Film Festival at Best of SIFF.
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Tour wooden yachts
June 13 - 15, 2014
0.5 mile west
Watch a parade of boats on the Seattle waterfront Friday afternoon. Wear soft-soled shoes to tour the boats Saturday and Sunday at Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous at Pier 66. Free.Redmond beer festival
June 13 - 15, 2014
15 miles east
Washington Brewers Festival offers 250 beers from 74 Washington breweries, music, and a children’s play area at Marymoor Park in Redmond. No dogs.Edmonds art fair
June 13 - 15, 2014
16 miles north
Artists display paintings, photos, sculptures, and jewelry in a park at Edmonds Arts Festival. Enjoy food, entertainment, and activities. No pets. Free.Maple Valley festival
June 13 - 15, 2014
28 miles SE
Maple Valley Days features a carnival, entertainment, weekend art fair, Saturday parade, and Saturday car show at Lake Wilderness Park. Free.International Dance Festival
June 13 - 22, 2014
1 mile north
Seattle International Dance Festival is a 10-day explosion of dance and the arts both indoors and outdoors in the South Lake Union area.Garage sale day
June 14, 2014
1.5 miles NE
Capitol Hill Garage Sale at Cal Anderson Park has 30 sellers, plus dozens of neighborhood sales. Free.Georgetown festival
June 14, 2014
5 miles south
Georgetown Carnival features odd art, nonstop music, carnival games, food trucks, and a beer garden. Free.National Marina Day
June 14, 2014
7 miles NW
National Marina Day offers boat rides and tours, a boat show, a swap meet, food vendors, music, and kids’ activities at Shilshole Bay Marina.Bike from lake to lake
June 14, 2014
13 miles east
The 9-mile or 22-mile Lake to Lake Bike Ride begins and ends at Lake Hills Park in Bellevue.Black arts festival
June 14 - 15, 2014
1 mile NW
Festival Sundiata celebrates African-American art, entertainment, and culture at Seattle Center. Free.Strawberry festival and car show
June 14 - 15, 2014
11 miles south
The Burien Wild Strawberry Festival is both days, and the Father’s Day Car Show is only on Sunday.Air show
June 14 - 15, 2014
66 miles south
See aerobatic performances and aircraft on display at the Olympic Air Show in Olympia.Celebrity Chef Tour
June 15, 2014
0.1 miles south
Top chefs create a multiple course dinner with wine when Celebrity Chef Tour comes to RN74.Father’s Day car show
June 15, 2014
17 miles east
Admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars at Fenders on Front Street, which includes live music, family activities, and awards in Issaquah. Free.Zoo concerts
June 18 & 22, 2014 (schedule below)
5 miles north
ZooTunes features world-class artists at Woodland Park Zoo. One free child 12 or under per adult. June 18, 22. July 2, 6, 30, 31. Aug. 6, 10, 17, 20, 21, 24.Rock ’n’ Roll marathon & fitness expo
June 19 - 21, 2014
1.5 miles south
- June 19 & 20 - Free Health and Fitness Expo and runner registration at CenturyLink Field.
- June 21 - The popular Rock ’n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon at Seattle Center.
Street band festival
June 19 - 22, 2014
Seattle locations
HONK! Fest West is a roving performance through Seattle by marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, and anything acoustic and mobile. Free.Kids Day in Auburn
June 20, 2014
30 miles south
Kids ages 4 to 11 love the inflatable rides, pony rides, face painting, games, arts & crafts, and food vendors at Kids Day in Auburn’s Les Gove Park. Free.Marysville Strawberry Festival
June 20 - 22, 2014
34 miles north
Marysville Strawberry Festival is a family event with a carnival, vendors, strawberry shortcake, berry run, and a grand parade on Saturday.Fremont parade and fair
June 20 - 22, 2014
4 miles north
- Fri. & Sat. - Concert series.
- Sat. - Fremont Solstice Parade is wacky, weird, and world-famous for painted nude bicyclists. Begins at 3rd Ave. NW and NW 36th St. and ends at Gas Works Park in a wild festival.
- Sat. & Sun. - Fremont Fair offers art and craft booths, local bands, food vendors, a beer garden, funky painted cars, and a Sunday dog parade.
Puyallup street fair
June 20 - 22, 2014
36 miles south
Meeker Days Festival is a street fair with live music, food court, craft and farmer booths, and events for kids at W Pioneer Ave. & Meridian. Free.Bluegrass festival
June 20 - 22, 2014
148 miles east
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival has concerts, vendors, workshops, contra dancing, and camping at the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere.Community festival
June 21, 2014
6.7 miles SW
Morgan Festival has live music, kids’ activities, food trucks, Bite of Morgan, vendors, and a dog parade at Morgan Junction Park on California Ave. SW. Free.Slug festival
June 21 - 22, 2014
55 miles south
Celebrate the state’s slimy slugs with human slug races, slug talks, slugs on display, and kids’ crafts during Slug Fest at Northwest Trek in Eatonville.Onion festival
June 21 - 22, 2014
262 miles SE
Walla Walla Sweet Onion Festival includes great food and beer, entertainment, vendors, and onion-eating contests in Walla Walla. Free entrance.Historical home tour
June 22, 2014
7.5 miles SW
Tour Gatewood Bed & Breakfast in West Seattle and meet some of the people who have lived in it since 1910 at If These Walls Could Talk. Cost.Wine tasting
June 26, 2014
1 mile NW
Taste domestic and imported wines with light hors d’oeuvres at Around the World in 80 Sips at EMP.Taste of Tacoma
June 27 - 29, 2014
40 miles south
Taste of Tacoma offers restaurant food, live entertainment, arts and crafts, and wine tasting at Point Defiance Park. Free entry.Garden tour
June 28, 2014
7 miles NW
See creative food gardens and meet gardeners on Edible Garden Tour, beginning at Ballard P-Patch.Car show
June 28, 2014
8 miles north
The Greenwood Car Show is 1.5 miles of classic cars, hot rods, antique wonders, live bands, kids’ activities, and vendors on Greenwood Ave. N. Free.Video Game Expo
June 28 - 29, 2014
1 mile NW
Play classic games, shop vendors, and meet other gamers at Seattle Retro Gaming Expo at the Seattle convention center.Shoreline Arts Festival
June 28 - 29, 2014
12 miles north
Shoreline Arts Festival has a juried art show, ethnic festival, breakfast, food court, and children’s art activities at Shoreline Center. Free.Bellevue strawberry festival
June 28 - 29, 2014
13 miles east
Eastside Heritage Center’s Strawberry Festival has strawberries, entertainment, an auto show, vendors, and free family fun at Crossroads Park.Medieval festival
June 28 - 29, 2014
27 miles east
Spend a relaxing day in 14th century England at the Midsomer Festival with games, archery, puppets, crafts, minstrels, food, and drink in Carnation.Chamber music on a farm
June 28 - Sept. 7, 2014
56 miles NW via Bainbridge Ferry
Hear world-class chamber music on the lawn or in the barn at the Olympic Music Festival in Quilcene.Pride parade and festival
June 29, 2014
1 mile NW
Pride Parade starts 11 a.m. at 4th & Union and ends at Seattle Center, site of Seattle PrideFest, largest lesbian, gay, transgender event in the Northwest.Dash and dine
June 29, 2014
7.4 miles NE
Eat Run Hope is a beautiful run/walk in Magnuson Park, a family festival, and a culinary tasting event.Scandinavian festival
June 29, 2014
15 miles NE
Skandia Midsommarfest celebrates the summer solstice with music, dance, and vendors at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore. Free.