June 2024
Seattle events June 2024
Fire Day
June 1, 2024 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
Westlake (1.2 miles N)
Learn about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and meet fire fighters on Fire Day, which has tours of fire engines and fire boats, family-friendly history games and crafts, and search & rescue dog demonstrations at Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
Gay music festival
June 1, 2024 (12 to 7 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Pride in the Park offers a range of live music, speakers, food trucks, a beer garden, and craft vendors for all ages at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle. FREE
Eastside dog walk
June 1, 2024
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Billed as Bellevue’s largest LGBTQIA event, Paws and Pride Dog Jog & Walk is a one-mile stroll for you and your dog. Afterwards, enjoy a mimosa & beer garden, DJ music, RuPaw’s Dawg Costume Contest, and a drag queen at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
Baseball cards and collectibles
June 1, 2024 (9 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Find vintage material from baseball, basketball, football, hockey, boxing and more at the Washington State Sports Collectors Show at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Admission costs more during the first hour.
Kent International Festival
June 1, 2024 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Kent International Festival offers ethnic food, songs, dance, art activities, and cultural booths at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent. FREE
Bothell beer party
June 1, 2024 (2:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Sample beer & cider from local breweries, shop at food trucks, and hear bands on two stages at $50 Bothell Block Party and BrewFest for age 21+ in the parking lot at Bothell Furniture, 18811 Bothell Way NE in Bothell.
Art fair
June 1, 2024 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Federal Way (23 miles S)
Shop for art, vote for your favorite, hear musical performances, visit food trucks, and check out art-making for kids at Arts Explosion in Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S in Federal Way. FREE
Small-town festival
June 1, 2024
Duvall (25 miles NE)
Duvall Days closes Main Street to cars for craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, a parade (10:30 a.m.), a car show (until 2 p.m.), a beer/wine garden (2 to 9 p.m.), live music (3:30 to 9 p.m.), and fireworks (9:45 p.m.) outside the Duvall Visitor Center, 15619 Main St. NE in Duvall. FREE
Small-town wine tasting
June 1, 2024 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
A ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes 10 tastes of wine within shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Anna Marie Creative Collective, 1015 1st St. in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
Scrapbook Expo
June 1, 2024
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Scrapbookers will find classes, vendors, and crop parties at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Mason County Festival
June 1, 2024
Shelton (83 miles SW)
Forest Festival in Shelton lasts four days, but the main events are Saturday: pancake breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), run/walk, pet parade (10:30 a.m.), grand parade (11 a.m.), logging show (12 to 4 p.m.), carnival rides (12 to 10 p.m.), music (5 to 9 p.m.), and fireworks at Oakland Bay Jr. High (10 p.m.). FREE
Scottish festival up north
June 1, 2024 (9 a.m.)
Blaine (111 miles N)
Bellingham Scottish Gathering has traditional athletic competitions, a dance competition, bagpipe bands, food and craft vendors, a beer garden, and Scottish animals at Blaine Marine Park, 200 Marine Drive in Blaine. Additional events are located on Semiahmoo Spit. Children younger than age 5 are free. No pets.
Street band festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
multiple locations
HONK! Fest West is “an immersive festival driven by the energetic performances of street bands from around the world” at multiple venues. FREE
- Friday – Georgetown
- Saturday – Columbia Park
- Sunday – To be determined
Short films: science-fiction & fantasy
June 1 - 2, 2024
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
Watch juried selections of films from around the world at Science Fiction + Fantasy Short Film Festival. On Sunday, see films made by youth plus select films that were shown on Satuday.
- June 1 — SIFF Cinema Egyptian
- June 2 — SIFF Cinema Uptown
Photography weekend
June 1 - 2, 2024
South Lake Union (0.9 miles N)
PhotoFest offers free talks and workshops about photography, photo walks, and a chance to meet reps from the camera industry at Glazer’s Camera, 811 Republican St. in Seattle. FREE
Philippines festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch Filipino performances, see exhibits, and buy food for sale during Pagdiriwang at Seattle Center Armory and amphitheatre. FREE
Brunchy booze festival
June 1 - 2, 2024 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
A ticket to Bacon Eggs & Kegs includes 12 beverage tickets (beer, cider, seltzer, mimosa, Bloody Mary, Irish coffee, root beer), with $5+ brunch bites for sale, entertainment, and lawn games in the plaza at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+.
Greek festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Capitol Hill (1.4 miles NE)
For a relaxing alternative to the giant St. Demetrios Greek Festival in September, check out Greek food, wine, and music at Bite of Greece Seattle at Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave. in Seattle. FREE
Bird festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Puget Sound Bird Fest includes guided birding walks, speakers, exhibits, and family-friendly activities inside and near the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Except for some guided walks, this event is FREE.
Natural fiber festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Watch demonstrations of spinning, knitting, weaving, and crocheting at Fiber Fusion Northwest, which features 70 vendors, animal exhibits, and classes at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. No pets. FREE
Garden festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is a mostly ticketed event with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, crafts, a farmers’ market, lectures, live music, a beer & wine tasting garden, and happy hour (Saturday only) at Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. It’s free to visit the gardens and vendors.
Gig Harbor festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Gig Harbor (45 miles SW)
Maritime Gig Festival includes a pancake breakfast (8 a.m. Sat.), fun run (8:30 a.m. Sat.), parade (10 a.m. Sat.), entertainment and bands, food booths, and a car show (11 a.m. Sun.) at Skansie Brothers Park, 3211 Harborview Drive in Gig Harbor.
Anacortes festival
June 1 - 2, 2024
Anacortes (80 miles N)
Anacortes Waterfront Festival offers free boat rides, boat-building demonstrations, entertainment, food vendors, food trucks, live music, and kids’ activities at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q Ave. in Anacortes. FREE
Comic ballet
June 1 - 9, 2024
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Choreographed by George Balanchine, Coppélia is a playful story about an inventor and his life-sized doll that wreaks havoc on an unsuspecting couple, performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Free concerts (north)
June 1 - Sept. 25, 2024
multiple locations
FREE
- June 1 to Aug. 31 — Lake Forest Park – Fri. & Sat. (7 p.m.)
- June 19 to Aug. 10 (Wed.) — Shoreline
- July 10 to Sept. 25 — Mill Creek – Wed. (6 to 8 p.m.)
- July 12 to 31 — Marysville
- Edmonds – Tues. & Thurs. (4:30 to 6 p.m.)
- Edmonds – Sun. (3 to 4 p.m.)
- Everett – Thurs. (5 to 9 p.m.)
Winery concerts
June 1 - Sept. 28, 2024
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Summer Concerts feature “some of the best artists in jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music” in the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair unless you buy reserved seating. Children age 2 and younger are free.
- June 1 – Maren Morris
- June 5 – John Batiste
- June 21 – Jordan Davis
- June 27 – Charley Crockett
Baseball
June 1 - Sept. 29, 2024
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
- June 1 - 2: L.A. Angels
- June 10 - 13: Chicago White Sox
- June 14 - 16: Texas Rangers
- June 28 - 30: Minnesota Twins
Free train rides
June 1 - Oct. 27, 2024 (weekends)
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
Ride atop a mini steam 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.) FREE
Chocolate tour
June 1 - Dec. 31, 2024 (10:30 a.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Enjoy 12 guided tastings at eight downtown locations, and find out how chocolate is made, on the delicious $79 Seattle Chocolate Tour. Your walk begins at Cupcake Royale, 106 Pine St. in Seattle.
Taste of Pike Place
June 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Meet artisan vendors and enjoy delicious samples on the highly rated $67 Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market. Your chef and friendly tour guide will be waiting outside Simply Seattle, 1600 1st Ave. in Seattle.
Seattle cruise
June 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
Waterfront (0.8 miles SW)
Take a one-hour narrated Harbor Cruise of Elliott Bay including Seattle’s waterfront and its bustling port for $46, departing from Pier 55, 1101 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Underground tour
June 1 - Dec. 31, 2024
Pioneer Square (0.8 miles S)
Hear about Seattle’s weird history and why they raised all of the streets and sidewalks on the $29 Underground History Tour at Beneath the Streets, 102 Cherry St. in Seattle.
Free choir
June 2, 2024 (4:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle. FREE
Basketball
June 4 - Sept. 17, 2024
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch the women of Seattle Storm play a home game at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
- June 4 – Phoenix Mercury
- June 11 – Los Angeles Sparks
- June 23 – Connecticut Sun
- June 27 – Indiana Fever
- June 29 – Dallas Wings
Wine tasting
June 6, 2024 (6 p.m., VIP 5 p.m.)
Belltown (0.5 miles NW)
Taste Syrah wine (known for its bold spices, rich fruit, and silky texture) from dozens of Washington wineries with food for sale at Sexy Syrah & The Rhône Rendezvous at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Concert on historic ship
June 7, 2024 (8 p.m.)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Hear two singer songwriters perform a $30 Intimate Concert aboard the historic S.S. Virginia V while it is docked at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Doors open 7:30 p.m.
Garden festival in Everett
June 7 - 9, 2024
Downtown Everett (28 miles N)
Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival has garden art, local plants and flowers, handmade outdoor products, live music, a beer & wine garden, classes, and celebrity gardener Ciscoe Morris (Sat. 1 p.m.) on Colby Avenue in Everett. FREE
Maple Valley festival
June 7 - 9, 2024
Maple Valley (29 miles SE)
Maple Valley Days features a carnival, entertainment, food trucks, a parade (Sat. 10 a.m. on Witte Rd.), and an art fair (Sat. & Sun) at Lake Wilderness Park, 22500 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley. FREE
Pinball & arcade games
June 7 - 9, 2024
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Watch tournaments and play 400 games at the Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show at Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Coming-of-age rock musical
June 7 - 30, 2024
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
Teens navigate the confusing and troubled waters of adolescence in Spring Awakening, with an electrifying and hauntingly beautiful rock score and adult subject matter at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
Native festival
June 8, 2024
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Indigenous People Festival showcases “the rich cultures and traditions of American Indians and Alaska Natives” with dancing and entertainment, arts & crafts vendors, art demonstrations, and usually films (upstairs) in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Some events are outdoors at Mural Amphitheatre. FREE
Polish festival
June 8, 2024 (12 to 4 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
Pierogi Fest features pierogi (dumplings), potato pancakes, Polish beer, dessert, folk music, crafts, and kids’ activities at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Georgetown festival
June 8, 2024 (12 to 10 p.m.)
Georgetown (5 miles S)
Georgetown Carnival features odd art, nonstop music, carnival games, arts & crafts, food trucks, and a beer & wine garden. The main stage is usually at Airport Way S & S Homer St. in Seattle. FREE
Boat festival
June 8, 2024 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Sunset Hill (6.9 miles NW)
Shilshole Boatfest offers boat rides and tours, safety information, food trucks, and kids’ activities at Shilshole Bay Marina, 7001 Seaview Ave. NW in Seattle. FREE
Bellevue bike ride
June 8, 2024
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The family-friendly 8-mile or 24-mile Lake to Lake Bike Ride begins and ends at Robinswood Park Playground, 14915 SE 22nd St. in Bellevue. A course for children ages 3 to 8 circles the park.
Wine fun run
June 8, 2024 (noon)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Run or Wine 5K & 10K is an urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks beginning at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Repeats several times a year.
Robot expo
June 8, 2024
Kent (18 miles S)
Amateur robot enthusiasts exhibit new technologies, share ideas, show off robotic creations, and compete during Robothon at First Washington, 22426 72nd Ave. S in Kent. This event is held in June & September. FREE
Free fishing
June 8 - 9, 2024
multiple locations
You don’t need to buy a license to catch most varieties of fish on Free Fishing Weekend (see the web page for details). You also don’t need to buy a Discover Pass. FREE
Free state park day
June 8 - 9, 2024
All state parks
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 144 Washington State Parks. FREE
Mountain bike fest
June 8 - 9, 2024
Snoqualmie (27 miles E)
Shop vendors, ride trails, test your skills, test bikes, visit kids’ events, and buy food or beer at Evergreen Mountain Bike Festival in Raging River State Forest near Rattlesnake Mountain Trail Parking Lot, 37580 Winery Road in Snoqualmie. Children age 12 and younger are free.
International Dance Festival
June 8 - 16, 2024
Capitol Hill (0.8 mile NE)
Seattle International Dance Festival is an explosion of dance and the arts at Broadway Performance Hall and Erickson Theatre.
Concerts at Marymoor Park
June 8 - Sept. 7, 2024
Redmond (16 miles NE)
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.
Custom car convention
June 9, 2024 (1 to 6 p.m.)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Billed as the “dopest car show in the nation,” Wekfest Seattle displays pre-screened aftermarket builds and hosts aftermarket vendors at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 12 are free.
Bainbridge Island half marathon
June 9, 2024
Waterfront (0.9 miles SW)
Board the ferry from Seattle to Bainbridge for The Great Ferry Race, which “will start on the ferry dock and take runners all around scenic Bainbridge Island,” with 1/3 of the course on trails. Start at Colman Ferry Dock, 801 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
Ballet finale
June 9, 2024 (6:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs six works to wrap up its season during a special one-night Season Encore Performance at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Downhill marathon
June 9, 2024 (SOLD OUT)
Snoqualmie Pass (55 miles E)
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.
Arts party
June 12, 2024 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
An $85 ticket to Celebrate the Arts Party includes two drinks, heavy hors d’oeuvres, dessert, live music, and early access to shop juried art that will be at the Edmonds Art Festival, at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Bring age 21+ ID.
Local plays
June 13 - 29, 2024
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Choose from three plays featuring local stage directors during Strawberry Jam at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Wine tasting
June 14 - 7, 2024 (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
Renton (13 miles SE)
A $35 ticket to Renton Wine Walk includes a souvenir glass and 10 tokens to sample wine in downtown businesses where you can meet the winemakers, beginning at Rain City Market, 700 S 3rd St. in Renton. Free parking. Bring age 21+ ID. Also held in September.
Historical dinner party
June 14, 2024 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Explore historical buildings from 1885, enjoy passed appetizers and a cash bar, and then dine on a buffet-style dinner with live music at 6:30 p.m., followed by “desserts baked in our period kitchen” during Dine We Must at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma.
Tour classic wooden boats
June 14 - 16, 2024
Waterfront (0.7 miles W)
Wear soft-soled shoes to tour 45 classic yachts and vote for your favorite on Bell Harbor Rendezvous at Bell Harbor Marina, Pier 66, 2203 Alaskan Way in Seattle. FREE
Edmonds art fair
June 14 - 16, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Artists display paintings, photos, sculptures, and jewelry at Edmonds Arts Festival, which has food, beer, wine, entertainment, and activities inside and outside Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. No pets. FREE
Puyallup festival
June 14 - 16, 2024
Puyallup (34 miles S)
Meeker Days Festival features live music, a food court, craft booths, a car show, and events for kids at Pioneer Park, 300 S Meridian in Puyallup. FREE
Bluegrass festival
June 14 - 16, 2024
Cashmere (140 miles E)
Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival has concerts, vendors, workshops, and camping at Chelan County Expo Center, 5700 Wescott Drive in Cashmere.
Lunch specials in Chinatown
June 15, 2024
International District (1.2 miles S)
Visit Asian restaurants that offer discount menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in multiple months.
Ceramic art party
June 15, 2024
SoDo (3.4 miles S)
Earth & Fire Affair includes live music, cocktails, hors d'oeuvres, and a silent auction (5:30 p.m.), plus dinner and a live auction (7 p.m.) for $150 to support Pottery Northwest at Hideaway Cellars, 4130 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Medieval fair
June 15, 2024 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Bremerton (40 miles W via ferry)
Kitsap Medieval Faire has medieval armored combat, archery, bards, dancing, and village merchants at Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, 1200 Fairgrounds Road NW in Bremerton. Free for children age 17 and younger.
Working boats
June 15 - 16, 2024
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
The Classic Workboat Show features tours of classic and modern working boats (tugboats, fishing boats, research vessels, and ex-military vessels), engine demonstrations, mini carnival, and a floating beer garden at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
Burien festival
June 15 - 16, 2024
Burien (11 miles S)
Strawberry Festival has two days of entertainment, music, food vendors, and family activities at Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien. The petting zoo is Saturday and the car show is Sunday. FREE
Father’s Day train ride
June 15 - 16, 2024
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
Take a two-hour roundtrip between North Bend and Snoqualmie on a steam-engine train operated by Northwest Railway Museum.
Air show in Olympia
June 15 - 16, 2024
Tumwater (67 miles S)
See aerobatic performances and aircraft on display at the Olympic Air Show at Olympia Regional Airport, 7643 Old Hwy 99 SE in Tumwater.
Civil War battle in Yakima
June 15 - 16, 2024
Union Gap (148 miles E)
Watch Lincoln deliver the Gettysburg Address, visit soldiers’ camps, and see uniformed actors reenact a Civil War battle in the field during Old Town Days at Fullbright Park, 4508 Main St. in Union Gap.
Soccer
June 15 - Oct. 19, 2024
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
- June 15 – Minnesota United FC
- June 22 – FC Dallas
- June 29 – Chicago Fire FC
Free museum for dads
June 16, 2024
Georgetown (8 miles S)
Dads Get in FREE on Father’s Day if they are accompanied by a paid child of any age at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle.
Father’s Day car show
June 16, 2024 (8 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Admire hundreds of vintage and classic cars at Fenders on Front Street, which has a breakfast, food trucks, live music, family activities, and awards in front of Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah. FREE
Zoo concerts
June 16 - Aug. 21, 2024
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
ZooTunes features world-class artists at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Children age 2 and younger are free.
- June 16 — Cavetown & Mother Mother
- June 20 — Car Seat Headrest
African music
June 17, 2024 (8 p.m.)
University District (4.4 miles NE)
Madaraka Festival promises “a vibrant celebration of African music, culture, and community” with international artists, vendors, and audience dancing for $54 at Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St. in Seattle.
Juneteenth celebrations
June 19, 2024
Seattle & Tacoma
Celebrate the historic emancipation of slaves at an event with entertainment, vendors, and kids’ activities. FREE
Free state park day
June 19, 2024
All state parks
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 144 Washington State Parks. FREE
Free national park day
June 19, 2024
All national parks
Entry is free at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks on Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. Expect more people and less parking than usual. FREE
Marysville Strawberry Festival
June 20 - 23, 2024
Marysville (34 miles N)
Marysville Strawberry Festival is a family event with a carnival, vendors, strawberry shortcake, entertainment, a tricycle race (Thurs. 6 p.m.), a grand parade (Sat. 5 p.m.), and a car show (Sun.). Many activities are at Asbery Athletic Field, 449-499 Alder Ave. in Marysville.FREE
Free classical music
June 20 - 30, 2024
multiple locations
The Concert Truck travels to 18 locations loaded with musicians who perform chamber music.
Music day outdoors
June 21, 2024
Seattle (multiple locations)
Make Music Seattle features dozens of musicians of all ages and skill levels playing downtown and at the waterfront, plus other locations on the longest day of the year. FREE
Fairy festival
June 21 - 23, 2024
Lakewood (44 miles S)
Family-friendly Fairyfest offers art, music, dance, storytelling, fairy princesses, and a chance to build a fairy house at Lakewold Gardens, 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive SW in Lakewood. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Iranian festival
June 22, 2024 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Enjoy Iranian music, dance, food, and children’s activities at the Seattle Iranian Festival at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
Race at Seward Park
June 22, 2024
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Seattle Marathon’s Summer 5k/10k/half is a family-friendly run with a kids’ event in beautiful Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. The kids’ fun run is 1K.
Eastside vegan festival
June 22, 2024 (12 to 8 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Shop from vendors and watch entertainment on stage at Vegetarian Vegan & Raw Food Festival at Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way in Redmond. FREE
Wine walk
June 22, 2024 (5 to 8:30 p.m.)
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. Your ticket includes 10 tastes. This April Fool’s Day event welcomes silly outfits. Check in behind First & Main Design Market, 10100 Main St. in Bothell.
Summer solstice in a forest
June 22, 2024 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
See bonsai trees in a woodsy setting, and watch bonsai-making demonstrations during Summer Bonsai Solstice at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. DONATION
Beer festival
June 22 - 23, 2024
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
A ticket to Washington Brewers Festival gets you 8 tastes of beer from among dozens of Washington breweries, with food for sale at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Fremont parade and fair
June 22 - 23, 2024
Fremont (3.7 miles N)
- Saturday (1 p.m.) - Fremont Solstice Parade is wacky, weird, and world-famous for nude painted cyclists, who appear 10 minutes before the parade. You can see the floats for an hour after the parade at Evanston Ave. N & N 35th St. FREE
- Saturday & Sunday - Fremont Fair has a craft market, food vendors, a beer garden, street performers, live music, and funky painted cars on N. 35th Street. The dog parade is 2 p.m. Sunday. FREE
Small medieval fair
June 22 - 23, 2024
Carnation (28 miles E)
Visit quaint 14th century England at the Midsomer Festival with games, archery, puppets, crafts, minstrels, food, and drink at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation.
Small-town festival
June 22 - 23, 2024 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Sumner (35 miles S)
Rhubarb Days promises “live music, a beer garden, crafts, and local vendors in the Rhubarb Pie Capitol of the World,” sponsored by Sumner Main Street Association, 923 Kincaid Ave. in Sumner.
Dance music festival
June 22 - 23, 2024
George (150 miles E)
With pyrotechnics, fantasy set designs, and characters from Alice in Wonderland, Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge presents 60 music acts on three stages for age 18+ at the Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Rd. NW in George.
Pride parade & festivals
June 22 - 30, 2024
Seattle (multiple locations)
- June 22 — Capitol Hill Pride (10 a.m. to 10 p.m.) at Seattle Central College opens with speakers, has a march at noon, and a doggie drag contest at 1 p.m. FREE
- June 29 — PrideFest Capitol Hill (12 to 8 p.m.) extends down Broadway for five block with beer gardens, restaurants, and three stages. FREE
- June 30 — Pride Parade (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.) begins at 4th & Pike and ends near Seattle Center, site of PrideFest Seattle Center (noon to 8 p.m.), largest lesbian, gay, and transgender event in the Northwest. FREE
Bikes and beer
June 23, 2024
SoDo (3.9 miles S)
A ticket to Seattle Bike-n-Brews gets you a fairly flat 38-mile ride from Georgetown to Tukwila, beer at the midpoint, and beer and lunch at the finish line. The starting point is Two Beers Brewing Co., 4700 Ohio Ave. S in Seattle.
World explorer show
June 23 - 25, 2024
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. May is about sharks, and June is about wolves.
Kids Day in Auburn
June 25, 2024 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Auburn (29 miles SE)
Kids ages 4 to 11 love the inflatable rides, pony rides, face painting, games, arts & crafts, music, and food vendors at Kids Day in Les Gove Park, 910 9th St. SE in Auburn. Mostly FREE.
Short plays in Edmonds
June 27 - 30, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Watch eight short shows selected from more than 200 submissions, and then vote for your favorite at Festival of Shorts at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St. in Edmonds.
Celebrity basketball
June 28, 2024 (7 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Champions of Change All-Star Basketball Game is hosted by Seattle Seahawks legends Cliff Avril, Doug Baldwin, and Michael Bennett at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
Food fair
June 28 - 30, 2024
Puyallup (37 miles S)
The Taste Northwest offers restaurant food from 60 vendors, a crafts market, live entertainment, cooking competitions, kids’ activities, and an adult-beverage garden at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. FREE except parking.
Motorcycle racing
June 28 - 30, 2024
Shelton (95 miles SW)
MotoAmerica has qualifying events on Friday, six classes of races on the weekend, go karts, food vendors, and camping at 170-acre Ridge Motorsports Park, 1060 W Eells Hill Road in Shelton. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Pirate fair on the coast
June 28 - 30, 2024
Westport (131 miles SW)
“Pirates invade Westport for a weekend of fun, food, and frivolity” during Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze, which offers vendors, music, food, and costumed characters along Westhaven Drive on the Westport waterfront. FREE
Food fair
June 29, 2024 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Shop from “100+ local crafty food and beverage vendors” at Gobble Up, organized by Urban Craft Uprising at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Examples of what you’ll find include sauces, teas, kitchenware, and food trucks. Held in June and November. FREE
Car show
June 29, 2024
Greenwood (6 miles N)
Greenwood Car Show features hundreds of classic cars, plus hot rods, antique wonders, live bands, kids’ activities, and vendors on Greenwood Avenue N. (from N. 67th to N. 90th) including Alice Ball Park, 8100 Greenwood Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
Parade in Greenwood
June 29, 2024 (6:30 to 9 p.m.)
Greenwood (7.4 miles N)
Watch bands, drill teams, floats, and pirates in the free Greenwood Seafair Parade that goes south on Greenwood Avenue (from N 95th Street to N 85th Street), and then goes west to 6th Avenue NW.
Bremerton festival & fireworks
June 29, 2024 (11 a.m. to 10:15 p.m.)
Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)
Enjoy live music, a beer garden, and vendors on the Bremerton boardwalk, and then watch fireworks launched from The Manette Bridge at 10:15 p.m. during Bremerton Bridge Blast. FREE
Ocean festival
June 29, 2024
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Watch films about the ocean, take a beach walk, clean the beach, or kayak with lanterns (Friday) during Tacoma Ocean Fest. The big arts & science festival on June 29, 2024 is at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. FREE
Gem & mineral show
June 29 - 30, 2024 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Shop from 30 vendors, visit the kids’ area, and watch lapidary arts demonstrations at the Cascade Gem and Mineral Show at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent. FREE
Logging festival
June 29 - 30, 2024
Buckley (45 miles SE)
Buckley Log Show begins with a parade on Saturday at 10 a.m., followed by logging events at noon. The competitions continue on Sunday at 11 a.m. The beer garden and family areas are open both days. Located at Buckley Log Show Grounds, 375 N River Ave. in Buckley. FREE
Scandinavian festival
June 30, 2024
Kenmore (16 miles NE)
Skandia Midsommarfest celebrates the summer solstice with music, dance, vendors, and the raising of the 35-foot Midsommar pole at 2:30 p.m. at Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Drive NE in Kenmore. Cars require a daily or annual Discover Pass. FREE
Free concerts in Seattle
June 2024 (undated)
multiple locations
FREE
- Ballard Locks – Sat. & Sun. (2 p.m.)
- Downtown – Tues. to Fri. (12 or 5 p.m.)
- Jefferson Park – Thurs. (7 p.m.)
- Downtown – Fri. (5 to 6:30 p.m.)
- Madison Park – Thurs. (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
- Olympic Sculpture Park – Thurs. (6 - 8 p.m.)
- Pier 62 – Thurs. (4:30 to 8 p.m.)
- Seattle Center – Thurs. (5:30 p.m.)
- University Village – Wed. (7 - 8:30 p.m.)
- Volunteer Park – Thurs. (6 - 8:30 p.m.)
- Pier 62 – Thurs. (4:30 to 8 p.m.)
Free movies in Seattle parks
June 2024 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Center City Cinema screens movies outdoors at dusk, with pre-show activities beginning at 6 or 7 p.m. See schedule. FREE
Diversity festival
June 2024 (undated)
Downtown (0.1 miles S)
Opening with a traditional lion dance, One World One Seattle offers a “diverse lineup of music and dance performances, dance workshops, and interactive cultural activities” for all ages at Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle. FREE
Night market
June 2024 (undated)
South Lake Union (0.5 miles N)
Summer Solstice Night Market has artists, food trucks, live music, and dancing at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. (Some areas inside the building require a paid ticket and age 21+ ID.)
Juneteenth Party
June 2024 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
“Celebrate 50 transformative years of hip-hop history, fashion, and sound” at Freedom Flows, which has panels with guest artists, exhibitions, live music, dancing, and a freestyle rap battle for age 21+ at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle.
Adult science night
June 2024 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Play games, try hands-on activities, watch a laser show, visit the butterfly house, see a planetarium program, hang out with smart people, and buy a drink at the bar during $20 Summer Nights Happy Hour for age 21+ at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
Diversity block party
June 2024 (undated)
South Lake Union (1 mile N)
Promising 90 vendors, food, a beer garden, music, performers, and family activities, Empowering the Communities of Tomorrow seeks “to help everyone break out of their comfort zones to help build connections” at 1011 Valley Street in Seattle. FREE
Father’s day dining cruise
June 2024 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Choose between a brunch or dinner Father’s Day Cruise that includes two hours of views on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
Brunch for gearheads
June 2024 (undated)
SoDo (2.3 miles S)
Enjoy a brunch buffet, see unique cars in the shop, and watch the Formula One race beginning 11 a.m. at Father’s Day & Formula 1 Race Day at Derby, 2233 6th Ave. S in Seattle.
Wine & oysters
June 2024 (undated)
SoDo (3.3 miles S)
A ticket to the Wine & Oysters Event at Patterson Cellars includes six oysters (chilled or baked) with accompaniments, plus a wine flight of three 3-ounce pours at Patterson Cellars Tasting Room , 3861 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
Electric art party
June 2024 (undated)
SoDo (3.7 miles S)
“Immerse yourself in rooms of video and light art that transports you to another dimension, and groove to the rhythm of top-notch DJs” at Canvas for age 21+ at Canvas Studio and Event Space, 3412 4th Ave. S in Seattle.
Mountain climbing festival
June 2024 (undated)
North Delridge (5.7 miles SW)
Challenge yourself on the high ropes course, climb Schurman Rock, rappel down Glacier Wall, join a scavenger hunt, and enjoy family-friendly activities during Mountain Fest at Camp Long, 5200 35th Ave. SW in Seattle. FREE
Wine train
June 2024 (undated)
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
A ticket for the Wine and Dine the SnoValley Rails includes a 3-hour train ride with views, a wine glass, and “a six course dining adventure paired with wine” for age 21+ departing from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie.
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