July 2026
Early fireworks FREE
July 3, 2026
multiple locations
Watch a fireworks show one day early.
- Lacey — Rainier Vista Community Park
- Mountlake Terrace — Ballinger Park
- Newcastle — Lake Boren Park
- Puyallup — Washington State Fairgrounds
Seattle events July 2026
Parades
July 4, 2026
multiple locations
Watch a patriotic Fourth of July parade with marching bands, drill teams, and classic cars.
- Arlington — 5 p.m. (kids 4:30 p.m.)
- Bainbridge Island — 1 p.m.
- Bothell — 12 p.m. (kids 11:15 a.m.)
- Burien — 11 a.m.
- Carnation — 11:30 a.m. (kids 11 a.m.)
- Dupont — 10 a.m.
- Edmonds — 12 p.m. (kids 11:30 a.m.)
- Enumclaw — noon
- Everett — 11 a.m.
- Issaquah — 11 a.m.
- Kingston — 12 p.m.
- Kirkland — 12 p.m. (kids 11:30 a.m.)
- Tumwater — 11 a.m.
- West Seattle — 10 a.m. kids
Fourth of July - Seattle FREE
July 4, 2026
Seattle (Lake Union)
Fireworks explode above Lake Union at 10:15 p.m. during Seafair 4th of July. Entry gates are open from 3 to 9 p.m. but may close earlier if capacity is reached. Attend free, or buy reserved seats.
- North shore
Gas Works Park has a kids’ zone, traditional games, a music stage, bicycle storage, 2 beer gardens, and food & drink vendors. - South shore
Lake Union Park has kids’ basketball, traditional games, DJ music, a beer garden, and food & drink vendors.
Fireworks FREE
July 4, 2026
multiple locations
- Arlington — Quake Park 10 p.m.
- Bellevue — Downtown Park 10:05 p.m.
- Carnation — Remlinger Farms 9:45 p.m.
- Everett — Port Gardner Bay 10:15 p.m.
- Federal Way — Celebration Park 10:15 p.m.
- Kenmore — Log Boom Park 10 p.m.
- Kent — Lake Meridian Park 10 p.m.
- Kingston — Mike Wallace Park 10:15 p.m.
- Marysville — Ebey Waterfront Park 10 p.m.
- Sammamish — Sam. Commons 10 p.m.
- Seattle — Lake Union 10:15 p.m.
- Snoqualmie — Community Park 9:45 p.m.
- Steilacoom — offshore 10:30 p.m.
- Tacoma — Ruston Way 10 p.m.
- Tumwater — Tumwater Valley Golf 10:15 p.m.
Welcome new Americans FREE
July 4, 2026
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch 500 people from different countries become Americans at the emotional naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center, with patriotic music and a ceremony in Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Fireworks dinner cruise
July 4, 2026
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise includes a buffet dinner and 2.5 hours on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Boarding begins at 8 p.m.
Fourth of July - Tacoma FREE
July 4, 2026
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Wear sunscreen and head to Summer Blast for “a full day of live music, food, entertainment, and craft vendors” plus offshore fireworks at 10 p.m. See separate live music schedules for Cummings Park at 3939 Ruston Way, and for Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road.
Ride a mini train FREE
July 4 - Oct. 31, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on a miniature 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. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)
Redmond art fair FREE
July 10 - 11, 2026
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Redmond Arts Festival has 60 art booths and live entertainment in the outdoor courtyard of Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE in Redmond.
Redmond Derby Days FREE
July 10 - 11, 2026
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Redmond Derby Days has craft vendors, carnival rides, a beer/wine garden, entertainment, a bike race at Marymoor (Fri. 7 p.m.), a pancake breakfast (Sat.), a kids’ bike parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), a grand parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), and a lighted drone show (Sat. 10:10 p.m.) at Redmond City Hall Campus, 15670 NE 85th St. in Redmond. Additional vendors at Redmond Town Center. Schedule.
Thomas Train ride
July 10 - 26, 2026
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
Buy tickets online for Day Out With Thomas, which includes “a real train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, photo ops, a gift shop, snack vendors, and lawn games” at Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. This event is designed for children age 8 and younger.
Neighborhood street fair FREE
July 11, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a relaxed monthly gathering with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities located in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
Tacoma art festival FREE
July 12, 2026
Tacoma (36 miles S)
Music & art lovers converge on 6th Avenue in Tacoma (from Alder St. to State St.) for Art on the Ave, which promises 200 local artists and vendors, beer gardens, a kids’ zone, and entertainment on a stage at TAPCO Credit Union, 2802 6th Ave. in Tacoma.
Garden walk
July 12 - 19, 2026
multiple locations
Stroll through private gardens, visit artists’ studios, and hear live music on a garden walk.
- July 12 — Georgetown Garden Walk includes private gardens and artists’ studios. Free.
- July 18 to 19 — Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour has creative quilts in residential gardens.
- See art, gardens, and unique trees at $10 Montlake Garden & Art Tour.
- The $25 University Place Garden Tour south of Tacoma includes 5 gardens.
- Visit residential gardens on the $30 West Seattle Garden Tour for charity.
- Buy a $28 ticket to see seven gardens during Mount Baker Garden Tour.
- Visit 6 home gardens and shop for art on $20 Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market.
Olympia summer festival FREE
July 15 - 19, 2026
Olympia (62 miles S)
Capital Lakefair at Capital Lake includes carnival rides, food booths, vendors, entertainment, a car show (Fri. evening), a parade (Sat. 5 p.m.), and fireworks (Sun. 10 p.m.) at Heritage Park, 5th Ave. SW in Olympia. Schedule.
Snohomish festival FREE
July 17 - 18, 2026
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
Kla Ha Ya Days begins Friday with a kids’ fair (3 to 7 p.m.), followed by a teen night. Saturday includes a pancake breakfast, a parade (10 a.m.), a street fair, entertainment, a beer garden, and a silent disco.
Indian Powwow FREE
July 17 - 19, 2026
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Seafair Indian Days Powwow includes competitive dancing, drumming, native dress, native art for sale, and food booths outdoors in Discovery Park at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle. No pets. Frequently asked questions.
Lavender festival FREE
July 17 - 19, 2026
Sequim (68 miles NW via ferry)
Sequim Lavender Festival offers farm visits that may have a fee, a farmer’s market at the Civic Center, a dance (7 p.m. Sat.), and a free street fair with live music, a beer garden, and 150 food & craft vendors at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave. in Sequim.
Lunch specials in Chinatown
July 18, 2026 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Visit Asian restaurants that offer menu items for $6 during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Burien block party FREE
July 18, 2026
Burien (12 miles S)
Olde Burien Block Party features food vendors, a beer garden, a cookie-eating contest (2 p.m.), a bounce house (until 5 p.m.), and live music (5 to 10 p.m.) at SW 152nd St. & 9th Ave. SW in Burien. Poster.
Japanese festival FREE
July 18 - 19, 2026
Central District (1.8 miles SE)
Honor ancestors at Bon Odori Festival with folk dancing (4 p.m.), Taiko drums, a beer garden, a thrift store, and Japanese food & crafts at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 South Main St. in Seattle.
Vashon strawberry festival FREE
July 18 - 19, 2026
Vashon (18 miles SW via ferry)
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival has a zany parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., a car show on Sunday, live music, a beverage garden, vendors, and carnival rides. The main stage is in Ober Park, 17130 Vashon Hwy SW on Vashon Island. A few events are offered on Friday.
Hell’s Kitchen
July 21 - 26, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
A new musical by Alicia Keys, Hell’s Kitchen is a New York City coming-of-age story about a 17-year-old girl searching for freedom, passion, and her place in the world at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Bellevue art fair FREE
July 24 - 26, 2026
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend features 240 outstanding artists in Bellevue Square’s west parking garage at 708 100th Ave NE in Bellevue, plus 20 food vendors. East of the mall, 120 artists fill NE 6th St. ending at an entertainment stage in Compass Plaza. Art making is free.
Renton River Days FREE
July 24 - 26, 2026
Renton (16 miles SE)
Renton River Days has food vendors, a beer & wine garden, entertainment, and a children’s zone. A pedestrian underpass connects Liberty Park and Cedar River Park, 1717 Maple Valley Hwy in Renton. Drone show at Coulon Park (Fri. 9:30 p.m.). Parade on S. 3rd Street (Sat. 10 a.m.). Bazaar in Renton Community Center (Sat. & Sun.). Rubber ducky derby (Sun. 3:30 p.m.). Brochure & map.
Seafair hydroplanes & air show
July 31 - Aug. 2, 2026
Mount Baker (5.4 miles SE)
Seafair Weekend Festival inludes three days of hydroplanes racing on Lake Washington and airplanes flying overhead in the Boeing Air Show, with the Blue Angels daily at 3:45 p.m. A classic car show is Sat. & Sun. near Stan Sayres Memorial Park, 3808 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Admission is free on Friday.
Blue Angels events
July 2026 (undated)
South Seattle
The Blue Angels typically perform on one practice day and three air show days.
- 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. See parking details.
- Blue Angels Walk Down is a close-up view of takeoff under a tent with food and drinks for sale at King County International Airport.
- Angels After Dark party is a Blue Angels theme party that includes a welcome drink, food, and DJ music on floor 75 of Columbia Tower.
- Jet Blast Bash has food vendors, a beer garden, and family workshops outdoors. It’s included with admission to The Museum of Flight.
Classical music FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien
The Concert Truck travels to 18 locations loaded with musicians who play chamber music.
Cuban dance festival
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Seattle Cuban Dance Fest is “three days of high-intensity workshops with instructors and live percussionists, performances, live Cuban bands, and social parties.” Most workshops are at University of Washington, and parties are at Club Sur. Dorm rooms available. Schedule.
Dance in the park FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Dancing ‘til Dusk offers a one-hour dance lesson followed by music and dancing in downtown Seattle parks on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus one Sunday.
Fireworks cruise
July 2026 (undated)
multiple locations
Watch the fireworks aboard a boat on Lake Union with a no-host bar.
- Argosy Cruises — Depart from Ballard (3 hours) or Kirkland (4 hours).
- Emerald City Cruises — Depart from Ballard (2.25 hours) on a pirate ship or a tiki boat, both age 21+
- Waterways Cruises — Depart from South Lake Union (3 hours) with a DJ, appetizers, dessert.
Garden party
July 2026 (undated)
West Seattle
Enjoy wine, “delicious bites,” art, and interactive nature stations in the garden of a private home near Lincoln Park at Wine in the Woods, which will have fundraising activities for Delridge Neighborhoods Development Association. Must be age 21+.
Movies in Seattle parks FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Center City Cinema turns city parks into open-air theaters. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. Schedule.
- Sept. 3 — The Twilight Saga: New Moon (PG-13) at Cowen Park
Shakespeare in the park FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Mercer Island and more
Wooden O stages a two-hour production of As You Like It in Puget Sound parks. You’re welcome to bring a blanket or chair and a picnic.
Tacoma neighborhood music FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (36 miles S)
Walk around central Tacoma to see live music at more than 50 homes each day during Tacoma Porchfest. We recommend bringing a portable chair.
- Saturday — south of 6th Avenue
- Sunday — north of 6th Avenue
Dance performance
July 2026 (undated)
Belltown (0.2 miles W)
Seattle Theatre Group presents the annual multi-cultural DANCE This at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
Chamber music
July 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival includes 12 concerts, and you can attend a free recital before performances in Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Pub crawl
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle
Celebrate the Fourth of July at AmeriCon: Red, White, & Blue Pub Crawl for age 21+. We recommend wearing red, white, and blue.
Fireworks party in Seattle
July 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles S)
A ticket to 4th of July includes a drink ticket, food and drinks for sale, and unobstructed views of sunset at 9:09 p.m. plus fireworks above Lake Union at 10:15 p.m. from atop the Columbia Center at Sky View Observatory, 700 4th Ave. in Seattle. Children younger than age 5 are free.
Seafair run
July 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Run past thousands of people waiting for the Torchlight Parade on the Seafair Torchlight Run 5K, which has a neon colors theme in 2025 and begins at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Waterfront concerts
July 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
The Crocodile presents Oodalalee Concerts at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. We list when shows begin, not when doors open. FAQ.
Bite of Seattle FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Shop at 300 food & retail vendors at Bite of Seattle, which has cooking demos, wine & beer gardens, and 65 bands at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Friday is least crowded.
Gay films
July 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
Queer & Trans Film Festival has parties the first and last nights, hosts numerous events, and screens feature films and shorts at Broadway Performance Hall & Erickson Theater.
Movies at Seattle Center FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)
Watch captioned movies on a 40-foot screen at Movies at the Mural. Arrive early with a low-back chair, blanket, or bean bag to put on the lawn at Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Begins at dusk, about 9 p.m.
Afrobeats music
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Adekunle Gold is the headliner at Blastfest, an all-ages concert celebrating “music, culture, and diversity” at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. The beer garden is for age 21+. Gates open at 2 p.m.
Arab Festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Enjoy Arab music, dance, food, and children’s activities at the Arab Festival in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Entertainment onstage begins at 2 p.m.
Capitol Hill rock concert
July 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day music festival with 70 bands, DJs, craft booths, food trucks, and beer gardens. Enter at 12th Ave. & E Pike St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Dance party
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Dance to DJ music, buy BBQ and specialty cocktails, and see the exhibits (including the butterfly house) at PacSci Presents: Great Day for It at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Pioneer Square festival
July 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
Pioneer Square Fest features a free market with 80 art and food vendors (Sat. & Sun.), plus 20 live bands (Sat.) in and around Occidental Square Park, 117 S Washington St. Some streets may be closed to cars, and some venues on Sat. require a paid wristband.
Polish festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Polish Festival Seattle offers Polish music, dance, food, crafts, workshops, a beer garden, and vodka tasting at the Seattle Center Armory and the outdoor amphitheater nearby.
Children’s Film Festival
July 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
See the best and brightest cinema from around the world for children ages 3 to 14 during Children’s Film Festival Seattle at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle. It includes five films and a workshop. Buy a festival pass or a one day ticket.
Basketball
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Cheer on Seattle Storm women’s basketball team during an exciting home game at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Chinatown parade FREE
July 2026 (undated)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Chinatown Seafair Parade features lion and dragon dances, martial arts, and the Chinese Girls Drill Team in the international district, passing by Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.
International festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
International District (1.2 miles S)
CID Celebration promises “a day full of multicultural entertainment, activities for kids and family, raffles, games, and more” with music, a car show, and food trucks surrounding Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.
International festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
International District (1.3 miles S)
JamFest promises “live performances, music, carnival games, and art-making” in the alleys outside Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St. in Seattle, plus free admission to the museum.
Soccer
July 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Welcome ships & sailors FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (1.3 miles S)
Seafair Fleet Week begins the first day with a parade of ships visible from the waterfront at 1 p.m. See displays, military dog demos, and entertainment at Pier 46. Check the schedule for dates of ship tours, which require wearing shoes and having real ID.
Dance show
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Arc Dance performs a mixed-repertory program for its Summer Season at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Films made in 2 days
July 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
The 48 Hour Film Project gave teams two days to make short films. Watch about a dozen of the films in each screening at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle.
Seattle Art Fair
July 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
Seattle Art Fair showcases art from 90 galleries around the world at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Food & drink for sale. VIP event Thursday evening. Children younger than age 12 are free.
Torchlight parade FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (1.5 miles NW)
Colorful floats, drill teams, and pirates move down Alaskan Way in the Seafair Torchlight Parade, which goes south on Alaskan Way (from Broad Street to Yesler Way). Live broadcast on KIRO TV. Tickets for reserved seats are optional.
Baseball
July 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Root for the Seattle Mariners when they play a home game in T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Fireworks party
July 2026 (undated)
Westlake (1.9 miles N)
Watch fireworks above Lake Union, and enjoy a family-friendly party during July 4th at the Swedish Club at 1920 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle. The ticket includes an ice cream, an Elvis band, games, and vendors of hot dogs and snacks. The free parking lot may fill early.
Trapeze show
July 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Circus Etc. Cabaret showcases human agility, strength, and daring when acrobatic performers defy gravity at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Held once a month from June to September.
Outdoor plays FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Watch plays, comic theater, and Shakespeare performed by a dozen theater companies at Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival on three stages in Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
Acrobatic show FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Northlake (3.9 miles N)
Creative Convergence offers music, circus arts, acro yoga, dance, visual art, and DJ sets for all ages at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle. No ticket is required. This outdoor event moves to the covered picnic area if it rains. Held in July & August.
Music festival
July 2026 (undated)
Northlake (3.9 miles N)
Day Trip Festival features eight acts, including Fisher & Cloonee, playing house, disco, and techno music at Gas Works Park, 2101 N Northlake Way in Seattle for age 21+. No pets.
Bicycle to Portland
July 2026 (undated)
University District (4 miles NE)
The non-competitive 207-mile Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic bike ride is one of America’s best, with 10,000 participants departing from north of Husky Stadium and taking one or two days to make the trip south.
Party at the zoo
July 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
A ticket to Jungle Party: Nature’s Homecoming includes a reception with complimentary appetizers and drinks, live animals, and a silent auction in the North Meadow of Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. The $500 tickets include a 7 p.m. dinner and live auction.
Shakespeare in the park FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City
GreenStage performs Much Ado about Nothing or Richard III by Shakespeare in local parks. You’re welcome to bring a blanket or chair and a picnic. (In smaller parks, see a short version of The Taming of the Shrew or A Midsummer Night’s Dream.) Schedule.
Zoo concerts
July 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
ZooTunes invites world-class artists to perform at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 2 and younger are free.
Wallingford family parade FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Wallingford (4.8 miles N)
Children, families, drill teams, marching bands, and floats join Wallingford Parade, which begins at Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N in Seattle and then moves west on N. 45th Street (from Bagley to Interlaken). The parade’s theme changes each year. Read how to participate.
Phinney art walk FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
PhinneyWood Art Walk is “more than a gallery walk, it’s a neighborhood party with music and performances at [30] participating businesses” north of Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. See their interactive map of venues.
Phinney beer tasting
July 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
A ticket to Summer Beer Taste includes 10 tastes from microbreweries, pub snacks, and music outdoors at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. No kids or pets. Held in summer & fall.
Ballard seafood festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.4 miles NW)
Eat seafood and non-seafood, visit the beer garden, watch live music, and browse arts & crafts (Sat. & Sun.) at Ballard SeafoodFest on NW Market St. and on Ballard Ave. NW. Festi-Bowl skateboarding festival is Saturday at Ballard Commons Park, 5701 22nd Ave. NW.
West Seattle festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
West Seattle (5.6 miles SW)
West Seattle Summer Fest is a street fair with arts and crafts, live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and a kids’ zone at West Seattle Junction, 4210 SW Oregon St. in Seattle. It covers five blocks of streets closed to cars. Sunday includes a farmer’s market until 2 p.m.
Parade in West Seattle FREE
July 2026 (undated)
West Seattle (5.9 miles SW)
West Seattle Grand Parade has pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, and pageantry heading south on California Avenue SW (from Lander Street to Edmunds Street). You’ll see runners in the Float Dodger 5K just before the parade. Afterwards, consider going to Alki Art Fair.
Bus to the mountains
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend
Ride the Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on weekends (and Sept. 1) for $2.75 each way. Free for children age 18 and younger.
Triathlon
July 2026 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Watch 1500 athletes swim, bike, and run in the Seafair Triathlon at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Schedule.
Mercer Island festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Mercer Island (6.7 miles E)
Summer Celebration includes a parade (10 a.m.), food trucks, art vendors, kids’ activities, and fireworks (10 p.m.). Free shuttle bus between parks.
- daytime — Mercerdale Park
- evening — Luther Burbank Park
Boat festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Sunset Hill (6.9 miles NW)
Shilshole Boatfest offers free boat rides, kayaking, paddleboarding, safety information, and kids’ activities at Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave. NW in Seattle.
Alki Point art fair FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Alki (7.1 miles SW)
Shop from 100 artists, buy food, visit the kids’ zone, and hear live music at Alki Art Fair along the shoreline, with a silent auction inside Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. Parking may be challenging.
Farm dinner
July 2026 (undated)
Rainier Beach (7.5 miles SE)
The Seasonal Table is a dinner made by a local chef with seasonal ingredients, plus a cocktail/mocktail hour and a silent auction outdoors at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Craft show FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Shop for handcrafted clothing, jewelry, toys, stationery, art, candles, house wares, and food at Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show inside Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Food trucks are outdoors. No pets. (The video was filmed at a different location.)
Filipino Festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Seward Park (7.8 miles SE)
Pista sa Nayon offers food, entertainment, arts and crafts booths, and children’s games in a grassy field at Seward Park Amphitheater, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. No pets.
Japanese festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Japan Fair features Japanese art, a food court, 70 vendors, entertainment, and Taiko drumming at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Parking is not free.
Kirkland wine festival
July 2026 (undated)
Kirkland (11 miles NE)
Enjoy art, food, wine, and shopping from craft vendors at Kirkland Uncorked on the water at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza in Kirkland. The craft market is open to all ages. The separate tasting garden has live music for age 21+ and admission with five tastes.
Eastside movies in parks FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Bellevue & Kirkland
Bring a blanket or chairs to enjoy movies outdoors in the park on a giant screen.
- Tues. — Bellevue Downtown Park
- Thurs. — Crossroads Park
- Sat. — Juanita Beach Park
Swing dance
July 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill
Attend workshops and dance to live music with fun people at the Northwest Balboa Festival in multiple locations.
Watch Seahawks practice
July 2026 (undated)
Renton (14 miles SE)
Watch the Seahawks practice outdoors at Seahawks Training Camp. Your ticket includes bus transportation from The Landing Parking Garage at 810 N 10th St. in Renton. Park on the third or fourth floor, and bring only items allowed by the Clear Bag Policy.
Concerts at Marymoor Park
July 2026 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Marymoor Live presents a variety of live music in a lush outdoor setting at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Lawn ticket holders should bring a low-back chair or blanket.
Electric vehicle show
July 2026 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Electrify Expo offers “test drives and demo opportunities” of electric cars, motorcycles, bikes, scooters, and skateboards at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. This event has food trucks, DJ music, and a kids’ zone. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Neighborhood music festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Hear music performed in neighborhood yards, porches, and businesses during PorchFest, including Edmonds Bookshop, 111 5th Ave. S in Edmonds.
Edmonds wine walk
July 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Taste wine in shops during Edmonds Summer Wine Walk held in July & August. Your ticket includes a tasting glass and 10 tickets for one-ounce pours. Check-in locations include Edmonds Historical Museum, 118 5th Ave. N in Edmonds. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
Vintage cars + wine
July 2026 (undated)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
A ticket to Avants Classics on the Green includes two beverages, live music, and food vendors among vintage automobiles on the lawn of Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Winery concerts
July 2026 (undated)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Summer Concerts bring top jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary artists to 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.
Brewery Running Series
July 2026 (undated)
Seattle & Eastside
Beer Run is a 5K fun run that includes a beer, door prizes, live music, food trucks, and local vendors for $47. Repeats at different breweries all summer.
Farm dinner
July 2026 (undated)
Vashon (19 miles SW via ferry)
Big Sky is a fundraiser for the environment that includes “a catered picnic box dinner, festive drinks, live music” and a 4 p.m. tour of Matsuda Farm, 19201 Vashon Hwy SW in Vashon.
Wine walk
July 2026 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Sample “delicious wines, beers, ciders, and spirits while socializing, listening to music, and exploring 24 different Bothell shops” during Summer Wine, Beer & Spirits Walk for age 21+. Your ticket includes 10 tastes. Bring a glass, and check in near First & Main Design Market, 10100 Main St. in Bothell.
Kent family festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Kent (20 miles S)
Kent Cornucopia Days is a street fair with food vendors, a kids’ zone, a car show (Sat. 8 a.m. to 3 p.m.), a 5K run (Sat. 9 a.m.), and a parade on 4th Avenue (Sun. 1 p.m.). The main entertainment stage is at Town Square Plaza, 115 2nd Ave. N in Kent.
Beer & cider party
July 2026 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
The all-ages Summer School Brewfest promises “32 local beers and ciders, food specials, and live music” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell. The ticket is optional and includes 10 tastes.
Mill Creek fair FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Mill Creek (23 miles N)
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair has artists, food vendors, a beer garden, a kids’ plaza, two stages of entertainment, and a free shuttle bus from the parking lot of Henry M. Jackson High School, 1508 136th St. SE in Mill Creek.
Music in the great outdoors
July 2026 (undated)
Bothell (25 miles NE)
Watch 10 local bands and solo artists perform original works ranging from singer/songwriter and blues, to indie rock, folk, jazz, and hip-hop at Redfellow Music Festival in Starlight Meadows, 16324 51st Ave. SE in Bothell.
Forest music festival
July 2026 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Timber Outdoor Music Festival has 25 music artists, nature walks, bike rides, painting, yoga, a 5K run Fri., stargazing Sat., and camping in forested Tolt River–John MacDonald Park, 31020 NE 40th St. in Carnation. Kids age 12 and younger are free. Parking fee. No dogs.
Concerts at Remlinger Farms
July 2026 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Enjoy music in the great outdoors during Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Shuttle bus.
Drag racing
July 2026 (undated)
Kent (28 miles SE)
Watch stars of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) compete in dragsters, funny cars, and motorcycles at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways, 31001 144th Ave. SE in Kent. Schedule.
Game expo
July 2026 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
GeekFest West features vendors of gaming, comics, anime, and movies, both inside and outside Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett. Watch films at a nearby theater. Children younger than age 5 are free.
Everett street fair FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Everett (29 miles N)
Salty Sea Days features live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and family-friendly activities, centered around 2900 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
Taste of Snoqualmie
July 2026 (undated)
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
A ticket to SipFest includes a glass and 10 tastes of wine, beer, or cider, with live music and food for sale at Railroad Community Park, 7971 Railroad Ave. in Snoqualmie for age 21+. No pets.
Small-town festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
Block Party offers outdoor vendors, a free kids’ zone, a locally sourced beer and wine garden (2 to 10 p.m.), and nine musical performances along E North Bend Way (between Bendigo and Ballarat). Parts of North Bend Way and Main Avenue will be closed.
Hippie music festival
July 2026 (undated)
Carnation (30 miles E)
Enjoy nearly 50 local artists in the forest at BrodieNation Music Festival on two stages near the Tolt River at 7330 Tolt River Road NE in Carnation. Must be age 21+. Optional tent camping.
Glowing hot-air balloons
July 2026 (undated)
Snohomish (31 miles NE)
Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow has vendors, food trucks, music, and a kids’ zone. Gates open 4 p.m., vendors open 5 p.m., and balloons glow 8:15 to 9:30 p.m. (unless windy) near Snohomish Balloon Rides, 10530 Airport Way in Snohomish. The balloons don’t fly. Bring chairs and food, but no alcohol, glass, or pets.
Fashion show
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Couture & Cars Fashion Show showcases clothing and accessory designers from the northwest in a 7 p.m. runway show followed by a 9:15 p.m. after party at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St. in Tacoma.
Car race
July 2026 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Summer Showdown is an exciting NASCAR-sanctioned 200-lap race with a $30,000 prize at Evergreen Speedway, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe.
Tacoma art & culture festival FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Mosaic has two entertainment stages, food trucks, 100 vendors, and family activities at Wright Park, 501 S I St. in Tacoma.
Reggae music
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (36 miles S)
All ages Reggae On The Way features 14 bands with beer gardens, food trucks, a kids’ zone, and vendors outside Airport Tavern Music Hall, 5406 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma. Gates open at 1 p.m. See items not permitted.
Baseball in Tacoma
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Cheer the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St. in Tacoma, where baseball meets beer, peanuts, and local restaurants.
Celebrity softball game
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
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” for all ages at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St. in Tacoma.
Reptile show
July 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
See frogs, snakes, geckos, and other exotic creatures at the Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring no pets. Held in January & July.
Vintage car show
July 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
See 2,500 custom, classic, and muscle cars and trucks plus hot rods during Pacific Northwest Nationals at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Do not bring pets, food, or drink. Children age 6 and younger are free.
Tacoma concerts
July 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Enjoy music for all ages, with sweeping Puget Sound views, food trucks, beer, and wine at Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula on Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma. Free parking.
Festival in Lakewood FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Lakewood (41 miles S)
SummerFest has 100 vendors, 30 food trucks, a beer garden, live music, motocross, trapeze shows, classic cars (until 4:45 p.m.), fire dancers (8:45 p.m.), and a balloon glow (9:30 p.m.) at Fort Steilacoom Park, 8714 87th Ave. SW in Lakewood. Schedule.
King County Fair
July 2026 (undated)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
The King County Fair offers food, beer/wine, music, carnival rides, vendors, entertainment, demonstrations, 4H animals, and a rodeo at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Free parking.
Scottish festival
July 2026 (undated)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering is an athletic competition that also has colorful pipe bands, Celtic music, Scottish dancers, Scottish farm animals, Scottish food and drink, and vendors, at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. No pets. Friday evening is free.
Gig Harbor art fair FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Gig Harbor (49 miles SW)
Browse 100 art booths, hear live music, shop at food trucks, and visit the kids’ corner at Summer Art Festival in Sehmel Homestead Park, 10123 78th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. Free shuttle bus.
Bremerton Airshow
July 2026 (undated)
Bremerton (54 miles W)
Bremerton Airshow promises civilian and military aircraft, wing-walking, ground exhibits, food vendors, and a beer garden at Bremerton National Airport, 8850 SW State Hwy 3 in Bremerton. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Traditional music
July 2026 (undated)
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Festival of American Fiddle Tunes holds public performances at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Bluegrass festival
July 2026 (undated)
Darrington (72 miles NE)
Hear great music outdoors, visit the food vendors, and camp at Darrington Bluegrass Festival at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Bluegrass festival
July 2026 (undated)
Shelton (86 miles SE)
Bluegrass from the Forest Festival features national headliners, contests, a band scramble, mandolin tasting, youth programs, vendors, and jamming, with camping available, at Shelton South Mason Soccer Park, 2102 E Johns Prairie Road in Shelton.
Bellingham mountain biking
July 2026 (undated)
Bellingham (89 miles N)
Northwest Tune-Up promises “a thrilling fusion of world-class mountain biking, adrenaline-pumping bike races, award-winning breweries, and live performances by top-tier musicians” for all ages at Waypoint Park, 1145 Granary Ave. in Bellingham. No dogs.
Hawaiian festival near Portland
July 2026 (undated)
Vancouver (166 miles S)
Four Days of Aloha offers workshops, hula dancing, craft and food vendors, and concerts at Clark College & Esther Short Park, 605 Esther St. in Vancouver.
Sand castles FREE
July 2026 (undated)
Long Beach (173 miles SW)
See incredible sand sculptures built by competing teams at the Pacific Ocean during Sandsations at Bolstad Beach Approach, Bolstad Ave. W in Long Beach. It also has sand lessons, live music, vendors, kites, and a Saturday awards ceremony. Poster.
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