Enjoy the best Seattle events, festivals, and things to do with this calendar of events.
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Street band festival
June 1 - 4, 2017
Seattle locations
HONK! Fest West is a roving performance in Seattle neighborhoods by marching bands, drum corps, samba lines, and anything acoustic and mobile. Schedule. Free.Short plays
June 1 - 4, 2017
1 mile east
See affordable plays by local playwrights at the Fair Play Fest at Eclectic Theater on Capitol Hill.Bellevue Jazz Festival
June 1 - 4, 2017
11 miles east
Hear top national and regional jazz musicians at the Bellevue Jazz & Blues Festival, which is mostly free.Film festival
June 1 - 11, 2017
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.Seahawks pet benefit
June 2, 2017 (6:30 to 10:30 p.m.)
16 miles east
Seahawks fans who pay $100 to support animal rescue meet the Sea Gals cheerleaders, the Blue Thunder drumline, Blitz the mascot, and a Seahawks player at Bark Benefit, with food, wine, and an auction at the Pickering Barn in Issaquah.Scrapbook Expo
June 2 - 3, 2017
36 miles south
Scrapbookers will find classes, vendors, and crop parties at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at Puyallup fairgrounds.Greek festival
June 2 - 4, 2017
1.3 miles east
For a relaxed alternative to the giant St. Demetrios Greek Festival in October, check out the Greek food, wine, and music at Bite of Greece at Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption on Capitol Hill. Free.Edmonds Waterfront Festival
June 2 - 4, 2017
17 miles north
Edmonds Waterfront Festival has entertainment, kids’ activities and rides, vendors, food, a beer garden, and a classic yacht show. No dogs. Free for children 12 and younger.Free state parks
June 3, 2017
statewide
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of these 140 Washington State Parks for free.Beer tasting
June 3, 2017 (12 to 5 p.m.)
4.3 miles NW
A ticket to Brewshed Beer Fest gets you eight tasting tickets, with 18 breweries pouring at Hale’s Ales.Bellevue bike ride
June 3, 2017
13 miles east
The family-friendly 9-mile or 22-mile Lake to Lake Bike Ride begins and ends at Lake Hills Park in Bellevue.Kent International Festival
June 3, 2017 (9:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
20 miles south
Kent International Festival offers ethnic food, songs, dance, and cultural booths at ShoWare Center. Highlights include a walk at 9:30 a.m., festival 10 a.m., dance party 5 p.m., finale concert 6 p.m. Free. Schedule.Medieval fair
June 3, 2017
30 miles NW via Bremerton ferry
June Faire has medieval armored combat, archery, bards, dancing, and village merchants near Bremerton Airport. Free for children younger than 18.Philippines festival
June 3 - 4, 2017
1 mile NW
See Filipino performances and exhibits with food for sale during Pagdiriwang at Seattle Center Armory and amphitheatre. Free.Small-town festival
June 3 - 4, 2017
25 miles NE
Duvall Days closes Main Street to cars on Saturday for a 10:30 a.m. parade, craft and food vendors, live music, kids’ activities, and a beer garden. Sunday includes only a pancake breakfast, races, and dairy tours. Free.Bulldozer day
June 3 - 4, 2017
36.7 miles south
Children can watch and even operate heavy construction equipment on Dozer Day, which also has police cars and fire engines on display at Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup.Gig Harbor festival
June 3 - 4, 2017
44 miles SW
Maritime Gig Festival includes a pancake breakfast, fun run, parade, farmer’s market, bands, classic yachts, a car show, and a kids’ fair. Schedule.Anacortes festival
June 3 - 4, 2017
80 miles north
Anacortes Waterfront Festival offers free boat rides, car and boat shows, entertainment, and kids’ activities.Art in the San Juans
June 3 - 4, 2017
107 miles NW (via ferry boat)
Visit 20 art studios to see the work of 60 artists on the San Juan Island Artists’ Studio Tour. Free.Wine bike ride
June 4, 2017
18 miles NE
Woodinville Wine Ride is a 21-mile roundtrip bike ride on paved trails with stops for wine tasting and food sampling, plus a finish-line party with live music, a wine garden, and food trucks.Made in Seattle Week
June 5 - 8, 2017 (5:30 p.m.)
Seattle locations
Made in Seattle Week offers speakers and panels about local industries (technology, food, beer, and design). Free.Sheepdogs in action
June 8 - 11, 2017
21 miles SW via ferry
Buy tickets in advance and bring a chair or blanket to watch trained dogs compete in the field at Vashon Sheepdog Classic, and visit the food and fiber-arts vendors. To get to Vashon Island, see the directions.Tango festival
June 8 - 12, 2017
multiple locations
The five-day Tango Magic festival includes classes from beginning to advanced, plus milongas (dances).Garden festival
June 9 - 11, 2017
28 miles north
Sorticulture 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.Maple Valley festival
June 9 - 11, 2017
28 miles SE
Maple Valley Days features a carnival, entertainment, weekend art fair, parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and car show (Sat. 8 to 3) at Lake Wilderness Park. Free.Pinball & arcade games
June 9 - 11, 2017
34 miles south
Watch tournaments and play 400 games at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show at the Tacoma Convention Center.Free state parks
June 10, 2017
statewide
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of these 140 Washington State Parks for free.Gay music festival
June 10, 2017 (12 to 7 p.m.)
2.2 miles NE
Volunteer Park Pride Festival (formerly Pride Family Picnic) offers a range of live music, speakers, food trucks, and a beer garden for the LGBTQ community in Volunteer Park. Free.Georgetown festival
June 10, 2017 (12 to 10 p.m.)
5 miles south
Georgetown Carnival features odd art, nonstop music, carnival games, food trucks, and a beer garden. Free.National Marina Day
June 10, 2017
7 miles NW
Shilshole Boatfest on National Marina Day offers boat rides and tours, music, food trucks, a beer & wine garden, and kids’ activities at Shilshole Bay Marina. Free.Obstacle race
June 10, 2017
26.8 miles east
Rugged Maniac 5K is a 3.1 mile race with 20 obstacles of walls, slides, fire, and mud, with an after party at Remlinger Farms in Carnation.Wine tasting in Tacoma
June 10, 2017 (2 p.m., VIP 1 p.m.)
34.1 miles south
A ticket to Tacoma Wined Up gets you tokens to taste 10 out of 20 Northwest wines and spirits with food pairings and live music at the Tacoma Armory.Photography weekend
June 10 - 11, 2017
0.9 miles north
PhotoFest offers free talks and workshops about photography, photo walks, and a chance to meet reps from the camera industry at Glazer’s Camera. Free.Black arts festival
June 10 - 11, 2017
1 mile NW
Festival Sundiata celebrates African-American art, entertainment, and culture at Seattle Center. Free.Mountain bike fest
June 10 - 11, 2017
20 miles east
Shop vendors, ride trails, test your skills, test bikes, visit kids’ events, and buy food or beer at Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival in Issaquah. Admission is free but some activities are not.Run for the dogs
June 11, 2017
6.2 miles SE
You’re welcome to bring your dog to the Furry 5K run/walk, followed by a festival with entertainment, live music, and vendors at beautiful Seward Park.Sailing ships in Tacoma
June 15 - 18, 2017
34 miles south
Festival of Sail sells tickets to see 20 giant sailing ships, go on board, and even take a sail, located at Thea Foss Waterway. No pets. No strollers onboard.Giant music concert
June 16, 2017 (doors open 11 a.m.)
1.2 miles south
Hear 60 bands play alternative rock, pop-punk, hip-hop, electronica, and hardcore all day when Warped Tour comes to CenturyLink Field north parking lot.Wooden yacht parade & tour
June 16 - 18, 2017
0.5 mile west
Watch a parade of classic boats enter Bell Harbor Marina, Friday 2 to 4 p.m. Wear soft-soled shoes to tour boats Saturday and Sunday at Classic Weekend (formerly Bell Street Pier Classic Rendezvous) at Pier 66. Free.Rock ’n’ roll races
June 16 - 18, 2017
1.5 miles south
- Fri. & Sat. - Health and Fitness Expo and runner registration is free at CenturyLink Field.
- Sat. - The 5K race is at the Museum of Flight.
- Sun. - The Rock ’n’ Roll Seattle Marathon & Half Marathon start at Husky Stadium and end at CenturyLink Field.
Redmond beer festival
June 16 - 18, 2017
15 miles east
Washington Brewers Festival offers 500 beers from Washington breweries, wine, cider, food trucks, live music, a kids’ area, and a Sunday 5K at Marymoor Park in Redmond. No pets, and no children on Friday.Edmonds art fair
June 16 - 18, 2017
16 miles north
Artists display paintings, photos, sculptures, and jewelry at Edmonds Arts Festival, which has food,beer, wine, entertainment, and activities inside and outside Edmonds Woodway High School. No pets. Free.Marysville Strawberry Festival
June 16 - 18, 2017
34 miles north
Marysville Strawberry Festival is a family event with a carnival, vendors, strawberry shortcake, a car show Saturday 8 to 3, a grand parade Saturday 7:45 p.m., and a run/walk on Saturday morning.Puyallup street fair
June 16 - 18, 2017
36 miles south
Meeker Days Festival is a street fair with live music, a food court, craft booths, car shows, and events for kids at W. Pioneer Avenue & Meridian. Free.Bluegrass festival
June 16 - 18, 2017
148 miles east
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival has concerts, vendors, workshops, and camping at the Chelan County Expo Center in Cashmere.Best films
June 16 - 22, 2017
0.4 miles north
Watch award winners and audience favorites from Seattle International Film Festival at Best of SIFF at SIFF Cinema Uptown.Father’s Day beer cruise
June 17, 2017 (7 to 9 p.m.)
0.7 miles south
Hops with Pops on the Harbor features four samples of Northwest beer, complimentary snacks, and amazing views on Argosy Cruises departing from Pier 55. Bring ID. Kids OK.Onion festival
June 17, 2017
262 miles SE
The Sweet Onion Festival includes great food & beer, entertainment, vendors, onion-eating contests, a kids’ zone, and 5K, in Walla Walla. Free admission.Fremont parade and fair
June 17 - 18, 2017
4 miles north
- Sat. - Fremont Solstice Parade is wacky, weird, and world-famous for its nude painted cyclists who ride at 12:30 p.m. The parade starts at 1 p.m. (Leary Way NW & 2nd Ave NW) and ends at Gas Works Park with bands and beer 1:30 to 9:30 p.m.
- Sat. & Sun. - Fremont Fair offers a craft market, art activities, food vendors, a beer garden, funky painted cars, and a 2:30 p.m. Sunday dog parade. Live music both days on two stages is free.
Strawberry fest / car show
June 17 - 18, 2017
11 miles south
Wild Strawberry Festival has 2 days of entertainment, music, food vendors, and family activities at Burien Town Square, plus a car show and chili cook-off both on Sunday.Father’s Day train ride
June 17 - 18, 2017
27 miles east
Fathers get a free 70-minute train ride at Northwest Railway Museum [click “Special Events” on their page to see it] with any paid child on Father’s Day weekend, departing from North Bend or Snoqualmie.Air show in Olympia
June 17 - 18, 2017
66 miles south
See aerobatic performances and aircraft on display at the Olympic Air Show at Olympia Airport.Civil War battle in Yakima
June 17 - 18, 2017
148 miles east
Watch Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, visit soldiers’ camps, and see uniformed actors fight in the field at the Civil War Reenactment at Central Washington Agricultural Museum in Union Gap. Free.Father’s Day restaurants
June 18, 2017
Seattle area
OpenTable lists restaurants that offer special brunch, lunch, and dinner menus on Father’s Day.Father’s Day car show
June 18, 2017 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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.Music day outdoors
June 21, 2017
multiple locations
Make Music Seattle features dozens of musicians of all ages and skill levels playing at Westlake Park and other locations on the longest day of the year. Free.Kirkland wine tasting
June 23, 2017 (6 p.m., VIP 5)
11 miles NE
Drink local wine in shops during Kirkland Wine-a-palooza Wine Walk, which begins at the Heathman Hotel for age 21+.Kids Day in Auburn
June 23, 2017 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
30 miles south
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. Mostly free.Adventure race
June 23 - 24, 2017
8 miles NE
Questival is a 24-hour adventure that has your team complete challenges via smartphone app to win an exotic trip, in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park.Concert at the Gorge
June 23 - 24, 2017
150 miles east
Hear 60 musicans perform at Paradiso Festival at the outdoor Gorge Amphitheatre in George for age 18+.International Dance Festival
June 23 - 25, 2017
Seattle locations
Seattle International Dance Festival is an explosion of dance and the arts both indoors and outdoors. The event on June 3 (12 to 3 p.m.) is free at South Lake Union Saturday Market.Improv comedy festival
June 23 - 25, 2017
0.4 miles SW
Seattle International Festival of Improv has masters of improvisation from around the world creating funny scenes and sketches at Unexpected Productions near Pike Place Market.Indoor art show
June 23 - 25, 2017
15 miles north
Kenmore Art Show is a free event at Bastyr University.Sherlock Holmes
June 23 - 25, 2017 (8 p.m.)
16.6 miles north
The Game’s Afoot is about a Broadway actor who plays Sherlock Holmes on stage and must prove he can solve a real crime when his Christmas dinner guest is murdered, in Edmonds.Taste of Tacoma
June 23 - 25, 2017
40 miles south
Taste of Tacoma offers restaurant food, arts & crafts, live entertainment, a cooking show, and a beer & wine tasting at Point Defiance Park. Free admission and a free shuttle bus from Tacoma Community College.Motown musical
June 23 - July 2, 2017
17 miles east
Dreamgirls is the rags-to-riches tale of a fictional 1960s Motown girl group based on real acts like The Supremes and The Shirelles, at the Village Theatre in Issaquah.Attractions
June 23 - Aug. 31, 2017
multiple locations
These discount ticket prices include all taxes and fees.- Space Needle + Aquarium + Harbor Cruise + more
- Paddleboard on Lake Washington (two hours)
- Segway tour (1.5 hours)
- Smith Tower Observatory (expires July 1)
Cabaret brunch
June 24, 2017 (12:30 and 2:30 p.m.)
0.3 miles SW
Ice Cream is a one-hour show for ages 12+ with upbeat dance numbers, plenty of glitz, and high kicks at small Can Can theater in Pike Place Market. Food is optional and not included.Party at the sculpture park
June 24, 2017 (7 p.m. to midnight)
1.1 miles NW
Party in the Park includes “outrageous and inspired pop-up bars and lounges created by local artists,” hearty appetizers, a dessert bar, and dancing to hip-hop legend Sir-Mix-A-Lot and a DJ on the grounds and in the pavilion at Olympic Sculpture Park for $150 for age 21+.Boat festival
June 24, 2017 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
1.5 miles north
Get Out & Boat Feset includes free boat rides all day, boats for sale, seminars, live music, kids’ activities, and food vendors at Chandler’s Cove on Lake Union.Lunch on a cruise ship
June 24, 2017 (10:30 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
2.7 miles NW
Tour a cruise ship parked at Pier 91, hear a sales pitch, and enjoy a lunch made by the ship’s chef at the $50 Holland America Champagne Lunch to benefit charity.Car show
June 24, 2017
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.Doggie bar crawl
June 24, 2017 (2 to 5:30 p.m.)
11 miles NE
Your dog gets treats and you can buy drinks and eats at three locations during BarkHappy Bar Crawl in Lake City for age 21+.Relationship musical
June 24, 2017 (8 p.m.)
13 miles SW
Company is a Tony Award winning musical by Stephen Sondheim about connections, commitments, and the meaning of love at Renton Civic Theatre.Family Bike Ride
June 24, 2017 (8:30 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
26.8 miles east
Spoked to Ride is a charity fundraiser that begins at Remlinger Farms in Carnation, loops through the countryside, and ends with a barbecue and live music.Cabaret
June 24 - 25, 2017
0.3 miles NE
Cabaret takes you back in time to the decadent Kit Kat Klub of prewar Germany where colorful singers serenade you at The Paramount Theatre.Crafts show
June 24 - 25, 2017
1 mile NW
Shop for handcrafted clothing, jewelry, toys, stationery, art, candles, housewares, and food at Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show in the Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center. Repeats in December. Free.Pride parade and festivals
June 24 - 25, 2017
1 mile NW
PrideFest Capitol Hill is Saturday. The Sunday Pride Parade starts 11 a.m. at 4th & Union and ends near Seattle Center, site of Seattle PrideFest, the largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event in the Northwest. Free.Garden tours
June 24 - 25, 2017
multiple locations
- June 3 - 4: Take a bike or car on the ferry to see five private gardens with music at Bainbridge in Bloom.
- June 24: Visit six home gardens on Mill Creek Garden Tour.
- June 25: Visit 11 gardens on West Seattle Garden Tour.
Shoreline Arts Festival
June 24 - 25, 2017
12 miles north
Shoreline Arts Festival offers a juried art show, entertainment, food truck court, ethnic exhibits, and children’s art activities at Shoreline Center. Free.Bellevue strawberry festival
June 24 - 25, 2017
13 miles east
Eastside Heritage Center’s Strawberry Festival has strawberries, entertainment, vendors, free family fun, and a Sunday auto show at Crossroads Park.Medieval festival
June 24 - 25, 2017
27 miles east
Visit quaint 14th century England at the Midsomer Festival with games, archery, puppets, crafts, minstrels, food, and drink in Carnation.Weird arts & crafts show
June 24 - 25, 2017
31.3 miles north
See unusual creations by 100 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, plus musicians, jugglers, and food trucks at Everett Community College. Repeats Nov. Free.Waterfront festival - Kitsap County
June 24 - 25, 2017
35 miles via Bainbridge ferry
Kitsap Peninsula Water Trails Festival features family activities in Silverdale Waterfront Park, plus family boating, canoeing, and kayaking countywide.Pet expo
June 24 - 25, 2017
36.7 miles south
Bring your pet (see tips) to Seattle Tacoma Pet Con for vendors, vaccinations, entertainment, and adoptions at Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup. Free.Slug festival
June 24 - 25, 2017
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.Funny musical
June 24 - July 2, 2017
0.3 miles SE
Romy and Michele’s High School Reunion is a comedy about best friends trying to look wealthy & successful to show up their cruel former classmates at a reunion, at the 5th Avenue.Concerts at the locks
June 24 - Sept. 16, 2017 (begins May 28)
6 miles NW
Hear a concert on the lawn at beautiful Hiram M. Chittenden Locks in Ballard. Free.Lamb tasting
June 25, 2017 (2 to 5 p.m.)
3 miles south
Taste lamb and BBQ cooked by six local chefs, hear live music, and sample beer, wine, and spirits at Seattle Lamb Jam at WithinSodo for age 21+.Ballard beer tasting
June 25, 2017 (12 to 3 p.m.)
4.9 miles north
A ticket to Beers Against Slavery includes snacks and tastes of beer at Peddler Brewing to support charity.Tasting in SeaTac
June 25, 2017 (3 to 7 p.m.)
11 miles south
A ticket to Summer Sip in the Garden supports charity and gets you wine, beer, spirits, cider, and live music in the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden for age 21+.Romantic comedy in Edmonds
June 25, 2017 (2 p.m.)
14.6 miles north
Crossing Delancey is the story of a bookshop worker who reluctantly goes on a blind date set up by her grandmother, at Phoenix Theatre.Scandinavian festival
June 25, 2017
15 miles NE
Skandia Midsommarfest celebrates the summer solstice with music, dance, and vendors at Saint Edward State Park in Kenmore. Free.Zoo concerts
June 27 - Aug. 20, 2017
5 miles north
ZooTunes features world-class artists at Woodland Park Zoo. One free child age 12 or younger per adult.Beer festival
June 30, 2017 (6 to 10 p.m.)
4 miles north
Beer Camp on Tour promises “hundreds of craft beers, the city’s best food trucks, live music, and good times” in the park at Gas Works Park.
