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Fire Day
June 1, 2024 (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 fire boats, family-friendly history games and crafts, and search & rescue dog demonstrations at Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
Pride in the Park offers a range of live music, speakers, food trucks, a beer garden, and craft vendors for all ages at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle. Grounds map. FREE
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.
Kent International Festival offers ethnic food, songs, dance, and cultural booths at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent. Highlights in 2022 included a “world wide” walk at 9:30 a.m., festival 10 a.m., and finale concert 5 to 7 p.m. FREE
Sample beer & cider from local breweries, eat from food trucks, and hear six bands at Bothell Block Party and BrewFest for age 21+ in the parking lot at Bothell Furniture, 18811 Bothell Way NE in Bothell.
Duvall Days closes Main Street to cars for a 10:30 a.m. parade, craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, a car show until 2 p.m., a beer/wine garden (2 to 9 p.m.), live music (3:30 to 9 p.m.), and fireworks at 9:45 p.m. outside the Duvall Visitor Center, 15619 Main St. NE in Duvall. FREE
A ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes 10 tastes of wine within shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Anna Marie Creative Collective, 1015 1st St. in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
Bellingham Scottish Gathering has traditional athletic competitions. a dance competition, bagpipe bands, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, and Scottish animals at Blaine Marine Park, 200 Marine Drive in Blaine.
For a relaxing alternative to the giant St. Demetrios Greek Festival in September, check out Greek food, wine, and music at Bite of Greece Seattle at Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave. in Seattle. FREE
Puget Sound Bird Fest includes guided birding walks, speakers, exhibits, and family-friendly activities inside and near the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Except for some guided walks, this event is FREE.
Watch demonstrations of spinning, knitting, weaving, and crocheting at Fiber Fusion Northwest, which features 70 vendors, animal exhibits, and classes at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. FREE
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is a mostly ticketed event with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, crafts, a farmers’ market, lectures, live music, a beer & wine tasting garden, and happy hour (Saturday only) at Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma.
Maritime Gig Festival includes a pancake breakfast (8 a.m. Sat.), fun run (8:30 a.m. Sat.), parade (10 a.m. Sat.), entertainment and bands, food booths, and a car show (11 a.m. Sun.) at Skansie Brothers Park, 3211 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.
Anacortes Waterfront Festival offers free boat rides, boat-building demonstrations, entertainment, food vendors, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q Ave. in Anacortes. FREE
The Forest Festival lasts four days in Shelton. Saturday’s events include a pancake breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), a pet parade (10:30 a.m.), a grand parade (11 a.m.), a logging show (12 to 5 p.m.), carnival rides (12 to 10 p.m.), music (5 to 9 p.m.), and fireworks (10 p.m.). FREE
Choreographed by George Balanchine, Coppélia is a playful story about an inventor and his life-sized doll that wreaks havoc on an unsuspecting couple, at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs Coppélia, a playful story about an inventor and his life-sized doll that wreaks havoc on an unsuspecting couple, at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Ride atop a mini steam train over a bridge and through a tunnel for 10 minutes, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. FREE
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle. FREE
A ticket to Renton Wine Walk includes a souvenir glass and 10 tokens to sample wine in downtown businesses where you can meet the winemakers, beginning at Rain City Market, 700 S 3rd St. in Renton. Free parking. Bring age 21+ ID. ALso held in September.
Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival has garden art, local plants and flowers, handmade outdoor products, live music, and a beer & wine garden on Colby Avenue in Everett. FREE
Indigenous People Festival showcases “the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives” with dancing and entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, art demonstrations, and films (upstairs) in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Some events are outdoors at Mural Amphitheatre. FREE
Pierogi Fest features pierogi (dumplings), potato pancakes, Polish beer, dessert, folk music, crafts, and kids’ activities at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Georgetown Carnival features odd art, nonstop music, carnival games, arts & crafts, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. The main stage is usually at Airport Way S & S Homer St. in Seattle. FREE
Shilshole Boatfest offers boat rides and tours, safety information, food trucks, and kids’ activities at Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave. NW in Seattle. FREE
The family-friendly 8-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 kids circles the park.
Amateur robot enthusiasts exhibit new technologies, share ideas, show off robotic creations, and compete during Robothon at First Washington, 22426 72nd Ave. S in Kent. This event is held in June & September. FREE
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. FREE
Shop vendors, ride trails, test your skills, test bikes, visit kids’ events, and buy food or beer at Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival at Port Gamble Forest Heritage Park, 28901 NE State Hwy 104 in Kingston. Some activities have a cost but admission is FREE.
Billed as the “dopest car show in the nation,” Wekfest Seattle displays pre-screened aftermarket builds and hosts aftermarket vendors at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 12 are free.
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.
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 directions page. Held in June, August, and September.
A ticket to Celebrate the Arts Party includes two drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, live music, and early access to shop juried art that will be at the Edmonds Art Festival, at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds.
Explore historical buildings from 1885, enjoy passed 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 Dine We Must at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
Artists display paintings, photos, sculptures, and jewelry at Edmonds Arts Festival, which has food, beer, wine, entertainment, and activities inside and outside Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. No pets. FREE
Maple Valley Days features a carnival, entertainment, food trucks, 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. FREE
Meeker Days Festival features live music, a food court, craft booths, a car show, and events for kids at Pioneer Park, 300 S Meridian in Puyallup. FREE
Visit Asian restaurants that offer discount menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
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.
Wear soft-soled shoes to tour 45 classic yachts and vote for your favorite on Bell Harbor Rendezvous at Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66, 2203 Alaskan Way in Seattle. FREE
The Classic Workboat Show features tours of classic and modern working boats (tugboats, fishing boats, research vessels, and ex-military vessels), engine demonstrations, mini carnival, and a floating beer garden at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
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. FREE
Watch Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, visit soldiers’ camps, and see uniformed actors reenact a Civil War battle in the field during Old Town Days at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap.
Admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars at Fenders on Front Street, which has a breakfast, food trucks, live music, family activities, and awards in front of Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah. FREE
Marymoor Live presents a wide variety of live music in a green setting. Bring cash for parking, and a blanket or chairs to Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Marysville Strawberry Festival is a family event with a carnival, vendors, strawberry shortcake, entertainment, a tricycle race (Thurs. 6 p.m.), a grand parade (Sat. 5 p.m.), and a car show (Sun.). FREE
Make Music Seattle features dozens of musicians of all ages and skill levels playing downtown and at the waterfront, plus other locations on the longest day of the year. FREE
Family-friendly Fairyfest offers art, music, dance, storytelling, fairy princesses, and a chance to build a fairy house at Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Summer Concerts feature “some of the best artists in jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music” in the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair unless you buy reserved seating. Children age 2 and younger are free.
Enjoy Iranian music, dance, food, and children’s activities at the Seattle Iranian Festival at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
Seattle Marathon’s Summer 5k/10k/half is a family-friendly run with a kids’ event in beautiful Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. The kids’ fun run is 1K.
Sample “delicious wines, beers, ciders, and spirits while socializing, listening to music, and exploring 24 different Bothell shops” during Summer Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk. Your ticket includes 10 tastes. This April Fool’s Day event welcomes silly outfits.
See bonsai trees in a woodsy setting, and watch bonsai-making demonstrations during Summer Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. DONATION
Saturday (1 p.m.) - Fremont Solstice Parade is wacky, weird, and world-famous for its nude painted cyclists, who begin 15 min. before the parade. The parade route ends at a block party on Woodland Park Ave. N. (12 to 9 p.m.). FREE
Saturday & Sunday - Fremont Fair has a craft market, food vendors, a beer garden, street performers, live music, and funky painted cars on N. 35th Street. The dog parade is 2 p.m. Sunday. FREE
Visit quaint 14th century England at the Midsomer Festival with games, archery, puppets, crafts, minstrels, food, and drink at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation.
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+ at the Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. NW in George.
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. June is about wolves.
Kids ages 4 to 11 love the inflatable rides, pony rides, face painting, games, arts & crafts, music, and food vendors at Kids Day in Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn. Mostly FREE.
Watch eight short shows selected from more than 200 submissions, and then vote for your favorite at Festival of Shorts at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St. in Edmonds.
The Taste Northwest offers restaurant food from 60 vendors, a crafts market, live entertainment, cooking competitions, kids’ activities, and an adult-beverage garden at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. FREE except parking.
MotoAmerica has qualifying events on Friday, six 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. Schedule.
“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. FREE
Shop from “100+ local crafty food and beverage vendors” at Gobble Up, organized 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. FREE
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. FREE
Watch bands, drill teams, floats, and pirates in the free Greenwood Seafair Parade that goes south on Greenwood Avenue (from N 95th Street to N 85th Street), and then goes west to 6th Avenue NW.
Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and vendors on the Bremerton boardwalk, and then watch fireworks launched from The Manette Bridge at 10:15 p.m. during Bremerton Bridge Blast. FREE
Watch films about the ocean, kayak with lanterns, take a beach walk, or clean the beach during Tacoma Ocean Fest. The big arts & science festival on June 29, 2024 is at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. FREE
Saturday - Capitol Hill Pride (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) at Seattle Central College opens with speakers, has a march at noon, and a doggie drag contest at 1 p.m. FREE
Saturday - PrideFest Capitol Hill (12 to 8 p.m.) extends down Broadway for five block with beer gardens, restaurants, and three stages. FREE
Sunday - Pride Parade (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) begins at 4th & Pike and ends near Seattle Center, site of PrideFest Seattle Center (noon to 8 p.m.), largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event in the Northwest. FREE
Shop from 30 vendors, visit the kids’ area, and watch lapidary arts demonstrations at the Cascade Gem and Mineral Show at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent. FREE
Buckley Log Show begins with a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by logging events at noon. The competitions continue on Sunday at 11 a.m. The beer garden and family areas are open both days. Located at Buckley Log Show Grounds, 375 N River Ave. in Buckley. FREE
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. FREE
Opening with a traditional lion dance, One World One Seattle offers a “diverse lineup of music and dance performances, dance workshops, and interactive cultural activities” for all ages at Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle. FREE
Masters of improvisation from around the world create funny scenes and sketches during Seattle International Festival of Improv at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
After Hours: Pride Celebration includes DJ music, drag performances, a no-host bar, food for sale, and animal-themed experiences throughout the Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle.
Summer Solstice Night Market has artists, food trucks, live music, and dancing at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. (Some areas inside the building require a paid ticket and age 21+ ID.)
“Celebrate 50 transformative years of hip-hop history, fashion, and sound” at Freedom Flows, which has panels with guest artists, exhibitions, live music, dancing, and a freestyle rap battle for age 21+ at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle.
PhotoFest offers free talks and workshops about photography, photo walks, and a chance to meet reps from the camera industry at Glazer’s Camera, 811 Republican St. in Seattle. FREE
Play games, try hands-on activities, watch a laser show, visit the butterfly house, see a planetarium program, hang out with smart people, and buy a drink at the bar during $20 Summer Nights Happy Hour for age 21+ at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
Promising 90 vendors, food, a beer garden, music, performers, and family activities, Empowering the Communities of Tomorrow seeks “to help everyone break out of their comfort zones to help build connections” at 1011 Valley Street in Seattle. FREE
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.
Champions of Change All-Star Basketball Game is hosted by Seattle Seahawks legends Cliff Avril, Doug Baldwin, and Michael Bennett at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Choose between a brunch or dinner Father’s Day Cruise that includes two hours of views on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
Refuse To Abuse 5K is a fun run & walk that takes you around every level of T-Mobile Park, from the top of the players’ tunnel to the final lap around the field at 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Enjoy a brunch buffet, see unique cars in the shop, and watch the Formula One race beginning 11 a.m. at Father’s Day & Formula 1 Race Day at Derby, 2233 6th Ave. S in Seattle.
A ticket to the Wine & Oysters Event at Patterson Cellars includes six 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.
“Immerse yourself in rooms of video and light art that transports you to another dimension, and groove to the rhythm of top-notch DJs” at Canvas for age 21+ at Canvas Studio and Event Space, 3412 4th Ave. S in Seattle.
Destination Delridge is a charity dinner with food, drinks, entertainment, music, art, and interactive games at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW in Seattle.
Challenge yourself on the high ropes course, climb Schurman Rock, rappel down Glacier Wall, join a scavenger hunt, and enjoy family-friendly activities during Mountain Fest at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW in Seattle. FREE
A ticket for the Wine and Dine the SnoValley Rails includes a 3-hour train ride with views, a wine glass, and “a six course dining adventure paired with wine” for age 21+ departing from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie.
Hosted by Geno Smith of the Seahawks, Seattle All-Star Classic features “a celebrity home run derby followed by a star-studded celebrity softball game” at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St. in Tacoma.
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