Destination Delridge is a $75 charity dinner with food, drinks, entertainment, music, art, and interactive games at Youngstown Cultural Arts Center, 4408 Delridge Way SW in Seattle.
A $35 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 700 S 3rd St. in Renton. Bring age 21+ ID. Held summer, fall, and winter.
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.
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.
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 4 is at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. Free.
The Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition by 70 artists, with free pancakes, DJ music, live body painting, and a bar for at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E in Seattle for age 21+.
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.
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.
Find vintage material from baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing and more at the Washington State Sports Collectors Show at Lynnwood Convention Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.
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.
Your 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.
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.
Bellingham Scottish Gathering has traditional athletic competitions. a dance competition, bagpipe bands, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, and Scottish animals at exit #266 on I-5, 2240 Grandview Road in Ferndale.
Watch demonstrations of spinning, knitting, weaving, and crocheting at Fiber Fusion Northwest, which features 70 vendors, animal exhibits, and classes at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 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.
Seattle Jazz Vespers presents the Jovino Santos Neto Quinteto playing the piano, flute, vibraphone, bass, and drums at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Donation.
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.
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.
Paws and Pride Dog Jog & Walk [formerly called Four on the 4th Dog Jog] is a non-competitive 4K for you and your dog to support charity near Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Ave. NE in Bellevue.
The timed Big Backyard 5K (BBY5K) is dog, stroller, and family friendly and includes a free kids’ dash plus DJ music and awards at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
Watch the Seattle Symphony perform with youthful musicians from Yakima during Side-by-Side with Yakima Music en Acción at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Free.
Taste pairings of whiskey from Fremont Mischief Distillery and chocolate from Theo Chocolate during $87 Chocolate & Whiskey Pairing for age 21+ at Theo Chocolate, 3400 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Watch three cutting-edge works performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet (including two world premieres) at Worlds to Come at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle. Discount tickets.
Les Misérables is the Broadway revival of the popular musical with “glorious new staging and dazzlingly reimagined scenery inspired by the paintings of Victor Hugo” at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle. Tickets at StubHub.
A widow who is a matchmaker and a professional meddler decides it’s time to find someone for herself in the fun, upbeat musical Hello, Dolly at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah.
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. Tickets at StubHub.
Seattle Men’s Chorus sings 40 iconic Disney songs with a 25-piece orchestra and movie clips on screen during Disney Pride in Concert at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Singer/songwriter Ann Hampton Callaway performs The Linda Ronstadt Songbook including hits like Different Drum, Desperado and You’re No Good at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Discount tickets.
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.
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.
A $41 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.
The $158 to $186 Mt. Rainier Day Tour wins rave reviews for friendly and knowledgeable guides, magnificent scenery, and a comfortable ride with stops to buy lunch, take photos, enjoy the views, and go for a leisurely hike. Viator is a trusted division of TripAdvisor.
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.
Enjoy tastes of Seattle beer and learn from brewmasters how it was made at Brewology, which includes exhibits to explore at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
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.
Pioneer Square Summer Market promises local vendors, live music, craft making, a dog parade (2 p.m.), and a puppy pageant (2:30 p.m.) at Occidental Square Park, 117 S Washington St. in Seattle. Free.
“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 $40 Canvas for age 21+ at Canvas Studio and Event Space, 3412 4th Ave. S 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.
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.
Inspired by fantasy and folklore, Lydia and the Troll is a musical that features the Fremont Troll and other Seattle landmarks by playwright Justin Huertas at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle. Discount tickets.
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. Admission is free but some activities are not.
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.
Ride atop a mini steam 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. Another option is Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.
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.
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.
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.
The Furry 5K is a run/walk followed by a festival with entertainment, live music, and vendors at beautiful Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Dogs must be 6 months or older, on leashes 8 feet or shorter.
An $85 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.
Scientists orbiting a planet confront their deepest fears and emotions in Solaris, a “thrilling, scary, heartfelt” drama with adult themes at the Seattle Center Armory in Center Theatre, 305 Harrison St. 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.
Seattle Symphony performs three works inspired by Shakespeare’s Romeo and Juliet and written by Tchaikovsky, Bernstein, and Prokofiev at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Discount tickets.
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.
Woke comedian Samantha Bee of The Daily Show and Full Frontal delivers sharp wit and biting sarcasm at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle. Tickets at StubHub.
Drink local wine in shops during Kirkland Wine Walk, which begins at Heathman Hotel, 220 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. Bring age 21+ ID. Held February, June, October, and December. The June event has a pride theme.
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.
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.
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.)
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.
Visit Asian restaurants that offer discount menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held June, July, and August.
Celebrate the historic emancipation of slaves at Juneteenth Celebration, with food trucks, vendors, kids’ activities, and cultural performances at Rainier Beach Community Center, 8825 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. Free.
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.
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 $93 Dine We Must at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
Wear soft-soled shoes to tour 45 classic yachts and vote for your favorite on Bell Harbor Classic Weekend at Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66, 2203 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Free.
Saturday (2 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.
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.
Take a two-hour roundtrip on a steam-engine train between North Bend and Snoqualmie. You can depart from North Bend or Snoqualmie. The main station is Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie.
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.
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.
Marymoor Live presents a wide variety of live music in a green setting. Bring $10 cash for parking, and a blanket or chairs to Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Tickets at StubHub.
Songs of Black Folk “features the rise of Negro spirituals and demonstrates how they evolved into blues, gospel, jazz, R&B, hip-hop, and even spoken word” at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle. Performers include soloists, a choir, and a 50-piece orchestra.
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.
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.
“Celebrate 50 transformative years of hip-hop history, fashion, and sound” at $15 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.
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.
See bonsai trees in a woodsy setting, hear sound-bath sessions played on crystal bowls at 5:30 & 6:30 p.m., and watch Tai Chi lessons & bonsai demonstrations during A Summer Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. Donation.
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.
Gorge Blues and Brews Festival features locally made beer and wine, live music, and great scenery for age 21+ at Skamania County Fairgrounds, 710 SW Rock Creek Drive in Stevenson.
Kirklandia is a tasting of “100 Washington craft wines, ciders, and beers” for age 21+, with food vendors, live entertainment, games, competitions, and a street market at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza in Kirkland.
Pacific Audio Fest features 200 vendors of high-end audio (headphones, speakers, turntables, musical instruments, amps, and vinyl), with listening rooms, live music, and a record fair for $20 at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac. Free for children and students with ID.
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 12 and younger are free.
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.
“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.
Enjoy Iranian music, dance, food, and children’s activities at the Seattle Iranian Festival at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. 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. Held in June & November. 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.
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.
Hosted by D.K. Metcalf 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.
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 - The big 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.), the largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event in the Northwest. 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.
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 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.
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 PacSci Happy Hour for age 21+ at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
Winner of four Tony Awards, Hedwig and the Angry Inch is an innovative, heartbreaking, and wickedly funny rock ‘n’ roll saga about “the victim of a botched sex-change operation” who is seeking love at ArtsWest, 4711 California Ave. SW in Seattle.
Blast & Dash is a 5K that includes a shirt, a squirt gun, and a water bottle at Robinswood Park Playground, 14915 SE 22nd St. in Bellevue. Also held in Olympia on July 1.
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.
Watch fire spinners practice their sport inside a fire circle during Northwest Flow Fest Community Fire Jam on the concrete pad at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. Free.
The Taste Northwest offers restaurant food, craft vendors, live entertainment, cooking competitions, kids’ activities, and beer & wine & tequila tasting at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free except parking.
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