July 2027
Early fireworks FREE
July 3, 2027
multiple locations
Watch fireworks before July 4.
- Lacey, Rainier Vista Park
- Mountlake Terrace, Ballinger Park
- Newcastle, Lake Boren Park (may be July 2)
- Puyallup, State Fairgrounds
Seattle events July 2027
Ride a mini train FREE
July 3 - Oct. 30, 2027 (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.)
Parades
July 4, 2027
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 — 10 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, 2027
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 8 p.m. Everyone is required to register online to attend.
- 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, 2027
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 at dark
- 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, 2027
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch 250 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, 2027 (8:30 p.m.)
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, 2027
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. Enjoy live music on Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road.
Dance performance
July 9, 2027
Belltown (0.2 miles W)
Seattle Theatre Group presents the annual multi-cultural DANCE This at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
Redmond Derby Days FREE
July 9 - 10, 2027
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Redmond Derby Days has craft vendors, carnival rides, a beer/wine garden, entertainment, evening bike races at Marymoor, 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 9 - 25, 2027 (1 & 2 p.m.)
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.
Outdoor plays FREE
July 10 - 11, 2027
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.
Bicycle to Portland
July 10 - 11, 2027
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.
Neighborhood street fair FREE
July 11, 2027 (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.
Olympia summer festival FREE
July 14 - 18, 2027
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. 10:15 p.m.) at Heritage Park, 5th Ave. SW in Olympia. Schedule.
King County Fair
July 15 - 18, 2027
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.
Snohomish festival FREE
July 16 - 17, 2027
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. Schedule.
Indian Powwow FREE
July 16 - 18, 2027
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.
Kirkland wine festival
July 16 - 18, 2027
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 free and open to all ages at 11 a.m. The separate tasting garden with live music has tasting options for age 21+.
Game expo
July 16 - 18, 2027
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
GeekFest West features games, cosplay, and vendors of gaming, comics, and anime at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Children younger than age 5 are free.
Lavender festival FREE
July 16 - 18, 2027
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.
Night market FREE
July 17, 2027 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
Burien block party FREE
July 17, 2027
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.
Vashon strawberry festival FREE
July 17 - 18, 2027
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 until 2 p.m., 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.
Triathlon
July 18, 2027
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.
Renton River Days FREE
July 23 - 25, 2027
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.).
Bite of Seattle FREE
July 24 - 26, 2027
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 54 bands at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Friday is least crowded.
Forest music festival
July 29 - 31, 2027
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.
Classical music FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien
The Concert Truck travels to 23 locations loaded with musicians who play chamber music.
Dance in the park FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Seattle parks
Dancing ‘til Dusk offers a one-hour dance lesson followed by music and dancing in downtown Seattle parks on Tuesdays and Thursdays.
Fireworks cruise
July 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Watch the fireworks aboard a boat on Lake Union with a no-host bar.
- Argosy Cruises — Depart from Kirkland (4 hours). Seattle departures are sold out.
- Waterways Cruises from Seattle are sold out.
Garden walk
July 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Stroll through private gardens, visit artists’ studios, and hear live music on a garden walk.
- Visit nine home gardens and shop for plants on Burien Garden Tour.
- The University Place Garden Tour south of Tacoma includes five gardens.
- See art, gardens, and unique trees at Montlake Garden & Art Tour.
- Visit residential gardens on West Seattle Garden Tour for charity.
- Georgetown Garden Walk includes private gardens and artists’ studios. Free.
- Visit 6 home gardens and shop for art on Mill Creek Garden Tour & Artisan Market.
Movies in Seattle parks FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Center City Cinema turns city parks into open-air theaters. Bring blankets, chairs, and snacks. May be canceled if it rains.
Shakespeare in the park FREE
July 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Wooden O performs Shakespeare’s drama Macbeth in parks throughout the Puget Sound area. You’re welcome to bring a blanket or chair and a picnic.
Tacoma neighborhood music FREE
July 2027 (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
Custom car convention
July 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Billed as the “dopest car show in the nation,” Wekfest Seattle displays aftermarket builds and hosts aftermarket vendors at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 12 are free.
Celebrity steak dinner
July 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
The $250 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 The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
Chamber music
July 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival includes 11 concerts at venues around Puget Sound, including Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
Party in the market FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Hear live music, watch performances, shop for handmade goods, buy food, and visit the beer garden during The Night Shift at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle. Monthly in summer.
Gay aquarium party
July 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
After Hours: Pride Celebration includes DJ music, drag performances, a no-host bar, food for sale, a scavenger hunt, and animal-themed experiences throughout the Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle for age 21+.
Seafair run
July 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Run past thousands of people waiting for the Torchlight Parade on the Seafair Torchlight Run 5K, which begins at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Movies at Seattle Center FREE
July 2027 (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.
Welcome ships & sailors FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.8 miles W)
Seafair Fleet Week begins Tuesday with a parade of ships visible from the waterfront at 1 p.m. Ship tours on Wednesday & Thursday require wearing shoes and having Real ID. See displays, military dog demos, and entertainment at Pier 66.
Swing dance
July 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill
Attend workshops and dance to live music with fun people at the Northwest Balboa Festival at Reverie Ballroom, 915 E Pine St. in Seattle. A few events are held at Dance Underground. Schedule.
Afrobeats music
July 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Wizkid is the headliner at Blastfest, an all-ages concert celebrating “music, culture, and diversity” with a beer garden at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle for age 21+. Gates are open 2 to 8 p.m. Schedule.
Polish festival FREE
July 2027 (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.
Basketball
July 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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.
Lunch specials in Chinatown
July 2027 (undated)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Visit Asian restaurants that offer cheap bites during CID Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in July & August.
Soccer
July 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Soccer
July 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the women of Seattle Reign play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Films made in 2 days
July 2027 (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 2027 (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 preview on Thursday. Children younger than age 12 are free.
Torchlight parade FREE
July 2027 (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 FOX13. Tickets for reserved seats are optional. No pets.
Baseball
July 2027 (undated)
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Japanese festival FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.8 miles SE)
Honor ancestors at Bon Odori Festival with folk dancing, Taiko drums, a beer garden, a thrift store, and Japanese food & crafts at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 South Main St. in Seattle.
Fireworks party
July 2027 (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.
Cocktail walk
July 2027 (undated)
Fremont (3.7 miles N)
A ticket to Fremont On The Rocks includes 10 tasting tokens for cocktails and alternative beverages in Fremont shops for age 21+. Check in at the night market behind Triangle Spirits, 3507 Fremont Place N in Seattle.
Music festival
July 2027 (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.
Party at the zoo
July 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
A ticket to Jungle Party: Voices of the Wild 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. Optional dinner with live auction.
Shakespeare in the park FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City
GreenStage performs Coriolanus or The Winter’s Tale 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 Tempest or The Two Noble Kinsmen.) Schedule.
Zoo concerts
July 2027 (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 2027 (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.
Annual garage sale FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Shop at 100 yard sales during PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day, and then visit a flea market in the lower parking lot at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Phinney beer tasting
July 2027 (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. [Their website says tickets are available at the door.]
Ballard seafood festival FREE
July 2027 (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 Music & SeafoodFest on NW Market St. and on Ballard Ave. NW.
West Seattle festival FREE
July 2027 (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, 4233 SW Alaska 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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah
Ride the Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays for $3 each way. Children age 18 and younger are free.
Mercer Island festival FREE
July 2027 (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. Schedule.
- daytime — Mercerdale Park until 3 p.m.
- evening — Luther Burbank Park until 10 p.m.
Alki Point art fair FREE
July 2027 (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.
Craft show FREE
July 2027 (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 2027 (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.
Bellevue art fair FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend features 240 outstanding juried artists in Bellevue Square’s west parking garage at 708 100th Ave NE in Bellevue. East of the mall, an additional 120 artists fill NE 6th Street to 106th Ave NE. The fair includes food vendors, live entertainment, and free interactive art.
No alcohol event
July 2027 (undated)
Burien (12 miles S)
Explore local shops “featuring unique signature mocktails created especially for the event” with live music, and vote for your favorite during Mocktail Crawl, which begins at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien for all ages.
Watch Seahawks practice
July 2027 (undated)
Renton (14 miles SE)
Watch the Seahawks practice outdoors at $16 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.
Redmond art fair FREE
July 2027 (undated)
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.
Concerts at Marymoor Park
July 2027 (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.
Eastside wine walk
July 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Downtown Issaquah Wine & Art Walk includes 12 tasting tokens to redeem at shops along picturesque Front Street. VIP at Capri Cellars. Check in at the library or at Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah. Bring your own glass and age 21+ ID. Held several times a year.
Neighborhood music festival FREE
July 2027 (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.
Vintage cars + wine
July 2027 (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 2027 (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.
Wine walk
July 2027 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Sample “delicious wines, beers, ciders, and spirits while socializing, listening to music, and exploring dozens of Bothell shops” during 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.
Bothell night market FREE
July 2027 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Shop for food, drinks, and crafts at Night Bites in the plaza at Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE in Bothell.
Kent family festival FREE
July 2027 (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 2027 (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, 18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell. Tickets are optional and include a glass plus 10 tastes.
Mill Creek fair FREE
July 2027 (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.
Party at the farm
July 2027 (undated)
Carnation (23 miles NE)
Taste of the Valley “includes a farm-to-table tasting experience, local wines, beer, and cider” plus an auction at Goose and Gander Farm, 9317 W Snoqualmie Valley Road NE in Carnation.
Music in the great outdoors
July 2027 (undated)
Bothell (25 miles NE)
Watch 10 local bands and solo artists perform alt-rock, jazz, soul, pop, bluegrass, and more in a green setting at Redfellow Music Festival in Starlight Meadows, 16324 51st Ave. SE in Bothell.
Farm dinner
July 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
A ticket to Feast in the Field typically includes a welcome cocktail and appetizer, plus “three expertly crafted farm-to-table courses” at Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road in Carnation. Vegetarian option. FAQ.
Concerts on a farm
July 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Enjoy music in the great outdoors during Remlinger Concerts at Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St. in Carnation. Bus from Bellevue or Seattle.
Drag racing
July 2027 (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.
Taste of Snoqualmie
July 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
North Bend Downtown Block Party offers outdoor vendors, a free kids’ zone, a locally sourced beer and wine garden, and 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 2027 (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 2027 (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 10 p.m. (unless windy) near Snohomish Balloon Rides, 10530 Airport Way in Snohomish. The balloons don’t fly. Bring chairs but no pets, food, or beverages (except sealed water).
Renaissance fair
July 2027 (undated)
Snohomish (33 miles NE)
Mingle with medieval knights, jesters, and peasants at the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, with entertainment, craft & food vendors, and alehouses for adults at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets. Evening events go until midnight on Fri. (adults only) & Sat. (all ages).
Baseball in Tacoma
July 2027 (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 restaurant food. Schedule.
Celebrity softball game
July 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Hosted by two Seahawks players, 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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
See 3,000 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 2027 (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.
Bremerton music festival
July 2027 (undated)
Bremerton (40 miles W via ferry)
Hear 10 artists perform at Kitsap Rock & Blues Festival, which has beer gardens and food vendors at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton for age 21+.
Pioneer reenactment
July 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Step into the past at Brigade Encampment, a lively re-creation of the first day fur traders came to Tacoma. Enjoy demonstrations, puppet shows, games, and music at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Free for children age 3 and younger.
Tacoma color run
July 2027 (undated)
University Place (43 miles SW)
Wear a white shirt to Chase the Rainbow Run 5K, and expect to be bombarded with handfuls of colored cornstarch at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Check in begins at 8:30 a.m., color is thrown at 9:30 a.m., and the race begins at 9:30 a.m.
Scottish festival
July 2027 (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.
Music & arts festival
July 2027 (undated)
Tulalip (44 miles N)
HOOT Music and Arts Festival “is a three-day gathering celebrating local artists, makers, and musicians” with camping available at 7005 126th St. NW in Tulalip.
Gig Harbor art fair FREE
July 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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.
National park day FREE
July 2027 (undated)
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Fourth of July weekend if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
- Mount Rainier — no pets on trails
- North Cascades (always free) — about pets
- Olympic National Park — pets on six trails
Hawaii festival near Portland
July 2027 (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 2027 (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.