Umoja Fest delivers “music, food, culture, and family fun” at Judkins Park and Playfield, 2150 S Norman St. in Seattle. The parade (Sat. 1 p.m.) goes south on 23rd Avenue, from E. Cherry St. to S. Jackson St. The fashion show (Sat. 4:30 p.m.) is on the schedule.
Lake City Summer Festival & Parade has a car show, a family area, food trucks, 100 craft vendors, and live music until 5:30 p.m. surrounding the Lake City Branch of Seattle Public Library, 12501 28th Ave. NE in Seattle. There are three evening parades (kids 6 p.m., dogs 6:30 p.m., grand parade 7 p.m.).
Take an 80-mile ride downhill from Snoqualmie Pass on the Summit to Sound, with optional shuttle bus from Seacrest Park. Includes a beer and a food ticket for the end-of-ride party at Seacrest Park.
Saturdays, ride atop a miniature 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. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard, which is free except the Oct. 26 ghost train.)
Bike 24 to 41 miles car-free to the amazing mile-high summit in the Olympic Mountains during Ride the Hurricane, which begins at Port Angeles City Pier on N Lincoln St. in Port Angeles. The 24-mile route begins in Olympic National Park.
The city of Hiroshima was destroyed by an atomic bomb on August 6, 1945. From Hiroshima to Hope promotes peace and remembers victims of war with a gathering (6 p.m.), speakers & performers (7 p.m.), and candle-lit lanterns floated on the lake (8 p.m.) south of Seattle Public Theater (Bathhouse Theater), 7312 West Green Lake Drive N in Seattle.
Morton Loggers Jubilee includes a queen’s coronation Thurs., lawn mower races Fri., bed races Sat. 11 a.m., a parade Sat. 11:30 a.m., a logging show Sat. & Sun., a flea market, music, and vendors in and near Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Arena, 451 Knittles Way in Morton. Schedule.
Omak Stampede includes a daily world-famous suicide horse race down a steep slope inspired by native endurance races, an Indian encampment & pow wow, a rodeo, art show, carnival, and a parade (Sat 10 a.m.) at Omak Stampede Rodeo on Ferry St. in Omak.
South Lake Union Block Party has two music stages, food trucks, a beer & cocktails garden, lawn games, and booths for local organizations, at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle.
Taste Edmonds features food trucks, live music, free bounce houses and games, and a beer & wine garden in the field at 310 6th Ave. N in Edmonds. Shop from arts & crafts booths on Sat. & Sun. No pets. Schedule.
The Festival at Mount Si has a small arts and crafts fair with food booths, a family zone, a beer garden, live music, and contests at Si View Park, 400 SE Orchard Drive in North Bend. Music crawl downtown (Fri. 6 p.m.), 5K on trail (Sat. 7 a.m.), parades downtown (Sat. 10:15 a.m.), and fireworks at Torguson Park (Sat. 10 p.m.). Schedule.
Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival has 145 artists selling handmade arts and crafts, live entertainment, and children’s activities on the streets surrounding Coupeville Recreation Hall, 901 NW Alexander St. in Coupeville. Free ferry shuttle bus.
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a mellow event with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
Snoqualmie Days has a pancake breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), a parade (11 a.m.), train rides for sale, a music stage, a kids’ area, model trains in city hall, and vendors on car-free Railroad Avenue next to Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. (The music crawl is Friday night.)
The Suquamish Tribe hosts Chief Seattle Days with salmon bakes (12 p.m.), a memorial service at the gravesite of Chief Seattle (Sat. 10 a.m.), a parade (Sat. 11:30 a.m.), canoe races (Sat. 1 p.m.), games, softball & basketball tournaments, powwows, vendors, and a 5K run (Sun.) in Suquamish. Schedule.
Beer has a long history in the Olympia area because of its natural springs. Taste 100 northwest beers at Tumwater Artesian Brewfest, with wine, food vendors, and games, at Tumwater Valley Golf Club, 4611 Tumwater Valley Drive SE in Tumwater. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Fresh Paint turns downtown Everett into a big outdoor studio with 100 artists’ booths, live entertainment, food vendors, and glassblowing demonstrations. Located near Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. Also consider the nearby Farmer’s market on Aug. 18 or Sip on the Sound wine tasting at the Port of Everett on Aug. 18 & 19.
Visit Asian restaurants that offer menu items for $4, $6, and $8 during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Watch kite fliers compete at the Washington State International Kite Festival (or fly your own) in Long Beach on the windy Pacific Coast. The nearby World Kite Museum at 303 SW Sid Snyder Drive in Long Beach has an admission fee. Schedule.
The Makah tribe invites you to Makah Days Celebration, which includes a street fair, canoe races, dances, a talent show (Fri. 6 p.m.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), followed by traditional dances (Sat.) and a salmon bake (Sat. & Sun.) at Dakwas Park in Neah Bay. This event is free, but a permit to camp, hike, or visit beaches is $20. Schedule.
Oak Harbor Music Festival features 30 bands playing all types of music on two stages, beer & wine, food vendors, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way on Whidbey Island. Begins Friday at 6 p.m.
Ellensburg Rodeo is Washington’s biggest rodeo, with live music, a carnival, and the Kittitas County Fair at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds, 1010 E 8th Ave. in Ellensburg. Schedule.
Tumbleweed Music Festival has 6 stages with 100 acts, workshops, food and craft vendors, and a contra dance Sunday at Howard Amon Park, 500 Amon Park Drive in Richland. Begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. Free except the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday dance, if older than age 12.
Find animals, rides, rodeo, food, and entertainment at Washington State Fair, the largest, oldest, and most popular fair in the state, located at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Fireworks every Friday at 10 p.m. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays
See classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, with live music and food vendors during Wheels On The Waterfront at Boxcar Park, 1200 Millwright Loop W in Everett.
See 1000 vintage vehicles plus dolls and antiques at LeMay Annual Show at Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E in Tacoma. Shop from vendors and food trucks. Use the entrance at 14601 4th Ave E in Parkland.
Celebrate the end of summer at Bumbershoot, a big festival of music, film, comedy, and arts on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Bring a blanket or chair, and maybe a picnic to eat while watching GreenStage perform either a full-length play by Shakespeare (Twelfth Night or Henry VI parts 2 & 3) or an abbreviated version ( All’s Well that Ends Well or Julius Caesar) in a park. Schedule.
Video game convention
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Enjoy the best of local restaurants, wineries, and breweries during Sunset Supper at Pike Place Market for age 21+. Afterward, dance to live music under the stars at the Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
After Hours: Summer Fling has live band, 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.
Waterfront Block Party promises “live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and 45 vendors” on and near Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Watch performances from 4 to 8 p.m.
Join cat lovers watching a 70-minute compilation of “the latest, best cat videos culled from countless hours of unique submissions and sourced animations, music videos, and classic internet powerhouses” during CatVideoFest at SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E Pine St. in Seattle.
Watch movies on a 40-foot screen with captions at Movies at the Mural on the lawn at Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, or bean bags. Begins at dusk, roughly 9 p.m.
Festival Sundiata celebrates African-American art, entertainment, and culture at Seattle Center Armory & Mural Amphitheatre, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Hear classical guitar, traditional folk music, and samba at BrasilFest. Watch a demonstration of capoeira martial arts, see glittering costumes, and eat authentic food in the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Some performances are in the outdoor amphitheater.
SAM Remix promises “light and sound installations, live music, and art making” with food for sale and a no-host bar at Olympic Sculpture Park, 2901 Western Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
See amazing Lego creations, watch a robot sort Lego colors, print with Legos, and make Lego art during Outside the Brick inside tents at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.
Admire art on skin at Seattle Tattoo Expo, with 250 artists, competitions, exhibitions, vendors, live music, karaoke, and a burlesque revue in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Schedule.
Yacht Rock Sunset Cruise includes a cover band playing ‘70s and ‘80s music, with three bars and a food truck, departing from Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.
Seahawks Football Fest has live music and food trucks in the plaza, a bar, a gaming zone, an autograph session (noon), players practicing (1 p.m.), and an autographed football toss from the players (2:45 p.m.) at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Gates open at noon.
Seafair Fleet Week includes ship tours, displays, military dog demonstrations, and entertainment at Pier 46. The parade of ships is visible from along the waterfront and can be heard on FM 88.9.
Enjoy the music, art, crafts, and food of Asian Americans & Pacific Islanders at Chinatown-International District Block Party at 900 S King St. in Seattle, where the street passes under Interstate 5. Hear DJs at noon, live music at 3 p.m.
See “rare and interesting cacti, succulents, and other unique plants and accessories” at the Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society Plant Sale at Volunteer Park Conservatory, 1400 E Galer St. in Seattle.
Game On promises entertainment, giant lawn games, food trucks, and a virtual reality experience outdoors, plus wine tasting inside Northwest African American Museum, 2300 S Massachusetts St. in Seattle. Food bank donations accepted.
Summer Vibes is a cabaret-style show featuring talented students on the flying trapeze “paired with stage acts including partner acrobatics and aerial” at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. No-alcohol bar.
Wine Fest: Sip & Sea includes live music, “curated charcuterie boards and chef-inspired bites,” samples from 24 state wineries, and a chance to meet the winemakers inside and outside Palisade, 2601 W Marina Place in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Magnolia Summerfest includes live music, a kids’ zone with free activities, a beer garden, a vendor village, a movie (Fri. evening), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), and a talent show (Sun. 10 a.m.) at Magnolia Playfield, 2518 34th Ave. W in Seattle.
ZooTunes features world-class artists at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 2 and younger are free. Most concerts are sold out, but you can see tickets for resale at the green link below.
A chocolate expert guides adults through pairings of cocktails and locally made chocolate during Chocolate and Cocktail Pairing at Fast Penny Spirits, 1138 W Ewing St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Seafair Weekend Festival features hydroplanes racing on Lake Washington, airplanes flying overhead in the Boeing Air Show, and classic cars (Sat. & Sun.) parked on the lakeshore at Stan Sayres Memorial Park, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. The Blue Angeles fly every day.
Watch 12 artists compete to win your vote as they transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of original artwork during Art Battle at Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 NW 57th St. in Seattle. The art is sold afterward in a silent auction. Bring age 21+ ID. Doors open 6 p.m.
Watch a live two-hour performance of The Two Gentlemen of Verona by William Shakespeare in many Puget Sound parks during Wooden O.
Car show + music festival
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Loud & N8V is a “car show and indigenous music festival” with food trucks and vendors outdoors at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle. Kids age 12 and younger are free.
Duwamish River Festival celebrates the river’s amazing restoration with kids’ art activities, a petting zoo, dancers, musicians, kayak rides, and food vendors at Duwamish River People's Park and Shoreline Habitat, 8700 Dallas Ave. S in Seattle.
Othello Park International Festival is a family friendly celebration with live music, dancers, art, games, and food vendors at Othello Park, 4351 S Othello St. in Seattle.
Art in the Garden features arts and crafts vendors, kids’ activities, beer, wine, ice cream, a bake sale, and live music at Ballard P-Patch, 8527 25th Ave. NW in Seattle.
North Seattle Jewish Festival promises “a petting zoo, authentic kosher deli delights, friends, and lively Jewish music” for everyone at Victory Heights Playground, 1737 NE 106th St. in Seattle. Donation.
Brunch and the Blues includes “brunch, an entertaining program, and a live auction followed by front-row views of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels as they walk down and take off” from King County International Airport. Free shuttle bus from the parking lot at Raisbeck Aviation High School, 9229 E Marginal Way S in Seattle. Cheaper options include Blue Angels Walk Down Aug. 2 to 4, and Jet Blast Bash Aug. 3 to 4.
Admission to the Museum of Flight today includes Jet Blast Bash, with “fast planes, music, food vendors, and a beer garden with the closest seats to the thunder of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ takeoffs and landings” in the parking lot of The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle. (Or buy at ticket for Blue Angels Walk Down.)
HangarFest includes pours from local breweries, wineries, cideries, and a distillery; food truck fare for sale; live music; yard games; and a chance to walk among airplanes in the pavilion at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 21+.
Celebrating colorful toy ponies featured in videos & movies, family-friendly Everfree Northwest promises parties, games, activities, meals, a music concert, a Grand Galloping Gala, vendors, and a full schedule of programs at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Dragonflight Convention is “Seattle’s longest running tabletop gaming convention” offering hundreds of hosted games, multiple tournaments, and a library of games at Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave. SE in Bellevue.
See hundreds of classic cars and motorcycles, and shop from vendors and food trucks at Kirkland Waterfront Car Show on the streets surrounding Kirkland Downtown Association, 400 Urban Plaza in Kirkland.
Arts in the Garden features “27 artists and a wide variety of 3-D garden art available for purchase among the flower beds and woodlands of the Bellevue Botanical Garden” at 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. Live music and a few food trucks on Sat. & Sun. Parking fee.
Bring a blanket or chair to watch two movies per night on a giant LED screen during Outdoor Summer Movies at Heritage Park, 111 Waverly Way in Kirkland.
Celebrate Shoreline promises two stages of live music, a children’s theater, pony rides, hands-on activities, food vendors, and a beer garden at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave. N in Shoreline. Most events end at 6 p.m., beer garden & music at 9 p.m.
Stroll on car-free 15th Avenue NE to hear jazz at two outdoor venues for free (starts 6:30 p.m.) and seven indoor venues with a ticket (starts 7 p.m.) during North City Jazz Walk. Visit food trucks or buy “jazz bites” at most venues. North City Lounge requires age 21+ ID.
Watch the Seahawks practice outdoors in Renton with a ticket to Seahawks Training Camp. You ride a bus to the camp from The Pro Shop, 840 N 10th Place in Renton. Carried items must follow the Clear Bag Policy.
WA Iu Mien Festival offers food, performances, vendors, fashion, art, and children's activities to celebrate the Mien people of Southeast Asia on Sunset Beach at Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Road in Issaquah. Parking is $10 if you don’t have a Discover Pass. Schedule.
A ticket to Redmond Wine Walk includes a wine glass and 12 tastes of wine in shops at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE in Redmond. Bring age 21+ ID.
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.
Focused on local farms, chefs, and restaurants, Chomp! has a farmer’s market, healthy food, ecological activities, recycled art, cooking demos, live music, a street-band parade (4:15 p.m.), farm animals, tree climbing, and a beverage garden. Take the free shuttle bus from Redmond Transit Center, or park free at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
A ticket to Gilman Village Annual Summer Fest includes 12 tasting tickets to sample beer, wine, and cider with DJ music in the shops at Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah for age 21+. You are welcome to bring your own glass.
Bring a blanket or chair to Confluence Music Festival, which offers art, food, beverages, and “local and internationally renowned musicians” at Confluence Park, 595 Rainier Blvd. N in Issaquah.
Hear live music, buy Hawaiian food and crafts, make a flower lei, learn to hula dance, and watch a grand finale show (7 p.m.) at Lynnwood Luau in the plaza outside Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.
Wineries pour samples in 20 shops during Edmonds Summer Wine Walk held in July & August. The three check-in locations include Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 5th Ave. N in Edmonds. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
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 if you buy a lawn ticket.
Sample wines, savor fine food, attend a gala, and bid in an online auction during Auction of Washington Wines at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville.
Walk aboard the ferry in Seattle for a one-hour cruise to Kitsap Wine Festival at Harborside Fountain Park, 251 1st St. in Bremerton. Your ticket includes 10 wine samples, and you can buy food from vendors. Bring age 21+ ID.
Celebrity Steak-Out supports Fred Hutchinson Cancer Research Center and includes a silent auction with cocktails, followed by a steak dinner from John Howie Restaurants, and a live auction at Sparkman Cellars, 14300 NE 145th St. in Woodinville.
Celebrate Woodinville Festival [scroll down their web page] has pancakes at the fire station, an 11 a.m. parade on 175th Street, a farmer’s market, an arts & crafts fair, a wine & beer garden, food vendors, and kids’ activities. Some events are at Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE in Woodinville.
All Ford Show & Mustang Round Up promises “fun, food, and cool cars” plus vintage fire trucks and hydroplanes at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent.
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See fields of sunflowers at local farms, which may have photo props, wagon rides, kids’ activities, and admission fees. Check each website for closed dates.
Thing is “an eclectic and intimate three-day festival of music and arts” for all ages, with 30 acts of “music, comedy, visual arts, and speakers” plus vendors and a lantern parade each night at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Children age 12 and younger are free. Schedule.
Harvest Festival features craft shops, archery and sword demonstrations, music & dance, and lunch (dinner is available by reservation) at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation. Children age 5 and younger are free. No pets.
Your child can meet princesses Beauty and Jasmine, hear them sing and read stories, and eat a snack at Princess Picnic at Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley. Optional pre-party at 10:30 a.m.
Snohomish Block Party includes a street fair and artisan market, food vendors, a beer garden, a kids’ zone, and bands playing grunge, punk, and indie rock at Union Ave. & Glen Ave. in Snohomish. (No street fair Friday night.)
Shop for fossils, minerals, and crystals, attempt to prepare a fish fossil, check out the kids’ dig pit, and check out the brewery next door during FossilEra Open House at FossilEra, 16722 146th St. SE, Suite 190 in Monroe.
Meet farm animals, watch pigs race, eat fair food, see monster trucks, visit the carnival, and catch a show at the Evergreen State Fair, which is located at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Closed Wednesday. Schedule.
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, which has entertainment, craft & food vendors, plus alehouses for adults at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets.
Glass Fest Northwest has live glass-making demonstrations, food vendors, music, and hands-on activities in the plaza plus free admission to the Museum of Glass, 1801 Dock St. in Tacoma.
You’ve got to be one Tough Mudder to complete the 3 to 10 mile run and obstacle course, or just buy a spectator pass. Located at Palmer Coking Coal Company, 31615 Lake Sawyer Rd SE in Black Diamond.
Experience native dancing, drumming, singing, fashion, bread, and crafts for sale at In the Spirit Northwest Native Festival at three Tacoma museums, which have free admission all day (Washington State History Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and Museum of Glass).
Bring blankets or folding chairs to Outdoor Movies in the parks, which offer family-friendly activities before the PG films begin at dusk.
Hawaiian luau
Tacoma (37 miles S)
A ticket to the Polynesian Luau includes dinner, entertainment, vendor booths, and colorful costumes at Asia Pacific Cultural Center at 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Children younger than age 4 are free.
A ticket to River’s Edge Brewfest includes live music, lawn games, a silent auction, food trucks, and 10 tickets to sample drinks from local craft breweries, distilleries, and wineries at Stocker Fields, 27 Pine Ave. in Snohomish for age 21+. No dogs.
Watch two matches, socialize, see an equestrian drill team at halftime, stomp the divots, join the women’s hat parade, visit the beer & wine garden, and watch awards at Seattle Polo Party for age 21+ at Seattle Polo and Equestrian Club, 25901 SE 400th St. in Enumclaw. Gates open at 1 p.m.
Hear 20 artists on two stages playing “rhythm and blues, rock, Americana, and roots” at the first Kitsap Blues Music Festival. This all-ages event has beer gardens and food vendors at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton. FAQ.
Brigade Encampment recreates the bustle and excitement when fur traders first visited Tacoma, with demonstrations, puppet shows, games, and live music at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free.
Enjoy beer & cider from dozens of craft brewers, a meal from local food trucks, and music from Northwest bands at Brew Five Three Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place for age 21+. Your ticket includes a glass and 8 tastes. Beer ends at 3:45 p.m.
Watch professionals perform kite tricks, visit food trucks, and fly your own kite at the Kite Festival in the central meadow at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Bring a kite or order one online. Parking fee.
Arlington SkyFest has pre-show entertainment, vendors, a car show, aerobatic pilots (6 p.m.), a balloon glow (8:30 p.m.), and lighted drones flying in formation (9:30 p.m.), with narration on FM radio. Your parking ticket includes up to 8 people at Arlington Municipal Airport, 18204 59th Ave. NE in Arlington.
Admire classic cars and trucks, vote for your favorite, and shop from food trucks at the Classic Car Show at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway.
Watch cowboys and cowgirls compete in bull riding, buckin’ broncs, and steer wrestling during Enumclaw Pro Rodeo at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Concerts before and after the Friday and Saturday shows. Camping available.
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.
Hear world-class concerts at Olympic Music Festival. Most performances are in Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Olympia Harbor Days has 100 craft vendors, 24 food booths, live music, a 10-minute drone show (Fri. evening), vintage tugboat tours (Sat.), and a tugboat procession (Sun. noon). Park free on the streets or in a dirt lot at Marine Drive NE & Market Street NE in Olympia.
South Sound Block Party promises 15 bands, a DJ, food vendors, a beer garden, games, and views of Puget Sound from the parking lots surrounding Olympia Area Rowing, 1022 Marine Drive NE in Olympia. Free for children age 12 and younger.
Re-Evolution Festival offers music, camping, vendors, speakers, and workshops at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington. No dogs.
Camp Rahh is a pricey camping experience on 47 acres of Samish Island that includes kayaking, yoga, rock climbing, meditation, dance, arts & crafts, swimming, music concerts, and gourmet meals (but no alcohol or technology) for age 18+. Located at Camp Kirby, 4734 Samish Point Road in Bow.
Anacortes Arts Festival has hundreds of juried art booths, fine art in Depot Arts Center, food & beverages, kids’ activities, and two stages of entertainment on Commercial Avenue (from 10th St. to the water) in Anacortes. No dogs.
The Rainier Music Festival has five bands playing rock, reggae, blues, and soul, plus a beer garden and food trucks in the amphitheater at Ashford County Park, 29801 State Route 706 in Ashford. Children age 17 and younger are free. Camping available.
Washington State Garlic Fest has garlic cuisine, beer & wine, vendors, live music, chain-saw carving, kids’ activities, and a vampire market at Southwest Washington Fairgrounds, 1909 S Gold St. in Centralia. No pets or smoking. Children younger than age 5 are free.
Headbangers flock to Bass Canyon for “the heaviest hitting artists in the scene and gorgeous views” with camping available at the Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW in George.
Peninsula Rhythm & Blues Festival has a marketplace and 11 acts beginning at 3:30 p.m. on Friday and 11 a.m. on Saturday at Port of Peninsula, 3311 275th St. in Ocean Park for age 21+. Camping available. Bring a lawn chair but no food, beverages, children, or pets.
Rock out in the great outdoors at Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Bring a low-back chair or blanket. Shuttle bus is $50 roundtrip from Seattle or Redmond.
Take a party cruise aboard The Hiyu with views of Lake Union, a full bar, a dance floor, and either DJ or live music, departing from the dock at Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Enjoy live blues music, beer from 23 local breweries, ginger beer, and food for sale at Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S in Des Moines. Bring no children, pets, food, or beverages.
Seattle Summer Series promises “free music, circus arts, acro yoga, dance, flow, visual art, and DJ music” for all ages at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle.
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