September 2027
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
September 1 - 6, 2027
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Meet farm animals, watch pigs race, eat fair food, see monster trucks, visit the carnival, and catch a show at the Evergreen State Fair, which is located at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Closed Wednesday.
September 2 - 6, 2027
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
Ellensburg Rodeo is Washington’s biggest rodeo, with live music, a carnival, and the nearby Kittitas County Fair at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds, 1010 E 8th Ave. in Ellensburg. Schedule.
September 3 - 5, 2027
Oak Harbor (93 miles N)
Oak Harbor Music Festival features 35 bands playing all types of music on multiple stages, 15 food vendors, beer & wine, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way on Whidbey Island. Begins Friday at 5:45 p.m.
September 3 - 5, 2027
Richland (203 miles SE)
Tumbleweed Music Festival has 6 stages with 100 acts, workshops, food and craft vendors, and a contra dance Sunday evening at Howard Amon Park, 500 Amon Park Drive in Richland. Free except the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday dance, if older than age 12.
September 3 - 25, 2027
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Find animals, rides, rodeo, food, and entertainment at Washington State Fair, the largest, oldest, and most popular fair in the state, located at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays. Concerts.
September 4 - 5, 2027
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Celebrate the end of summer at Bumbershoot, a big festival of music, film, comedy, and arts on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. See free tickets for children age 12 and younger. Schedule.
September 4 - 6, 2027
Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)
Walk aboard a ferry to the Bremerton Blackberry Festival with waterfront views on Bremerton Boardwalk, 243 2nd St. in Bremerton. Hear live music on the main stage, check out entertainment on the kids’ stage, visit the beer & wine garden, and shop for art, jewelry, and food. No pets.
September 4 - 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.
September 6, 2027 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Port Orchard (60 miles W)
Ride atop a miniature steam-engine train for 12 minutes at Kitsap Live Steamers at 3101 SE Marbeth Lane in Port Orchard. Check for any weather closures.
September 10 - 12, 2027
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
See 300 boats and step aboard, hear live music, shop food vendors, and meet expert craftsmen and wooden boat enthusiasts at the Wooden Boat Festival near Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. in Port Townsend. Children age 12 and younger are free. No pets. Schedule. Check out the nearby art fair Crafts by the Dock (Sat. & Sun.).
September 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.
September 11 - 12, 2027
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Visit 19 studios and galleries displaying the work of 40 artists, and watch them working on the self-guided Edmonds Art Studio Tour.
September 18, 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.
September 18 - 19, 2027
West Seattle
Shop from 50 artists in 16 studios, meet the artists, and watch some of them at work during the self-guided West Seattle Art Tour.
September 23 - 26, 2027
Gig Harbor (44 miles SW)
Gig Harbor Film Festival screens 18 feature films and 69 shorts, holds parties, and hosts Q&A sessions with filmmakers at Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor.
September 25, 2027
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Sample 130 ciders from regional cider makers, buy food, meet local artisans, hear live music, and play games at Cider Swig at LeMay America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D Street in Tacoma. Your ticket includes a glass and 6 drink tokens. Children are free.
September 25, 2027
All state parks
On Discover Pass Free Days, you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
September 2027 (undated)
Seattle (0 miles)
Admire art made by 200 artists, hear live music, and watch performers as you walk 20 blocks from Westlake Park to Pioneer Square during Walk Don’t Run. Click “grounds map” below to see when each block is open.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Seattle Modern Home Tour is a drive-yourself visit of six modern homes, with an opportunity to meet the architects, designers, and builders, for age 10+. Carried infants OK.
September 2027 (undated)
Belltown (0.2 miles NW)
SIFF Marquee Gala includes a cocktail reception with hors d’oeuvres, a live auction, a screening of North by Northwest, and an after-party with music and dessert to support Seattle International Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Downtown, 2100 4th Ave. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles S)
Play 40 new electronic games and meet the developers at the all-ages Seattle Indies Expo on the third floor of Hilton Motif, 1415 5th Ave. in Seattle. An after-party begins at 6 p.m.
September 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
A ticket to the Annual Reception of Seattle Architecture Foundation includes food, beer, wine, a live auction, and a chance to meet people interested in architectural design at Washington 1000, 1000 Olive Way in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles N)
Get creative with drawing materials, open studios, live models, live music, and food for sale at family-friendly Drawing Jam at Gage Academy of Art, 2107 Westlake Ave. in Seattle. Children age 18 and younger are free.
September 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Buy vintage clothing and retro collectibles from 100 small vendors at Thriftcon in Seattle Convention Center Summit, 900 Pine St. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated) (7 to 9 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles S)
A $29 ticket to The Ambrosia Sessions includes “curated mini bourbon cocktails, seasonal small bites, and immersive pop-ups from local artisans” at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
September 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
SketchFest Seattle features live comedy by Seattle comedians and out-of-town guests at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
South Lake Union (0.5 miles N)
Sample artisanal ciders from 40 producers, buy food and beverages, and visit the Dog Lounge during Cider Summit Seattle on the lawn at South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Your ticket is valid both days.
September 2027 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Ganesh Rajagopalan & Marina Albero play “melodies rooted in Indian classical traditions and enriched by universal musical influences” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. See the free tickets for age 22 and younger.
September 2027 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1810 with performances that include Ballard Civic Orchestra, a singer, dancers, and live mariachi during El Grito at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. Visit partner organizations at 1 p.m., watch a concert at 2 p.m., and join the fiesta at 4 p.m.
September 2027 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Salmon homecoming includes arts & crafts vendors, Indian tacos, salmon plates, cultural sharing, and a canoe landing at noon. Venues include Pier 58 and Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Schedule.
September 2027 (undated)
South Lake Union (0.6 miles NE)
Pancakes & Booze Art Show is a traveling exhibition by 70 artists, with free pancakes, DJ music, live body painting, and a bar at El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E in Seattle for age 21+.
September 2027 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival has songs, performances, workshops, food, and vendors of traditional arts and crafts at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Celebrate independence from Spain at Seattle Fiestas Patrias, with mariachi music, dancing, games, food, and craft vendors in the Armory & Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Parade is held in South Park on Saturday at 10 a.m.
September 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
A ticket to Harvest Fest includes 30 beer tastes and “curated beer & food pairings” at Stoup Brewing, 1158 Broadway in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
September 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
The Italian Festival celebrates Italian food, wine, music, and dance, with grape stomping, kids’ activities, and a Saturday car show at Seattle Center in the Armory and Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Local Sightings Film Festival shows new films from the Northwest and holds workshops and panel discussions at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Chinatown-International District Night Market features “dozens of local street vendors offering food, arts and crafts, and cultural performances including a lion dance” at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle. September games are preseason.
September 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Sample fine tea, watch presentations by tea authors and industry experts on stage, attend workshops, and shop for tea supplies at Northwest Tea Festival in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Children age 12 and younger are free.
September 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Seattle Urban-X is a sport-themed scavenger hunt beginning at Occidental Hall, 589 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Visit iconic landmarks, solve creative challenges, and complete photo missions on your smartphone.
September 2027 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Boats Afloat Show includes cabin cruisers, sailboats, ski boats, and yachts on Lake Union at Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Enjoy live music, food for sale, and boat rides. Children age 12 and younger are free.
September 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Big trucks with big wheels make big noise and excitement during Monster Jam at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Optional pit party before the show.
September 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.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.5 miles SE)
A ticket to Omnivorous includes “unlimited food and drink tastings from 20 local culinary standouts,” with DJ music and storytelling to support affordable housing at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+. Dress semi-formal or in cocktail attire.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles SE)
Fall Open House has live art demonstrations by teaching artists, art-making for kids, music, food trucks, and a beer garden at Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. The nearby Jackson Street Jazz Festival has 2 outdoor stages (free) and 10 indoor venues (not free).
September 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles SE)
Jackson Street Jazz Festival features 20 bands on 12 stages located at and around Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. The two outdoor stages are free.
September 2027 (undated)
SoDo (2.4 miles S)
Muz Fest is a multicultural community festival celebrating diversity, local talent, creative expression, and halal food at Victory Hall at The Boxyard, 1201 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Montlake (3.5 miles NE)
Shop for used merchandise at 64 homes during Montlake Yard Sale.
September 2027 (undated)
Fremont (3.6 miles N)
Fremont Oktoberfest offers 100 kinds of beer and cider, food vendors, competitions, a dance floor, and DJ music for age 21+. Sunday adds free admission for leashed dogs. Enter the festival at Bold Hat Productions, 3503 Phinney Ave. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Magnolia (3.9 miles NW)
Visit local shops to taste wine from 17 wineries with live music during Fall Vino in the Village. Bring a wine glass or pick up a plastic cup when you check in at Modeles Home Furnishings, 3220 W McGraw St. in Seattle. Also held in April.
September 2027 (undated)
University District (4 miles NE)
Watch the University of Washington Huskies play an exciting home game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (4.1 miles S)
Georgetown Morgue is recommended for age 12+ and is located at 5000 E. Marginal Way S. Do not wear a costume or take flash photos. Free parking. Closed Monday to Wednesday.
September 2027 (undated)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
A ticket to Taste of the Sound includes “tastings from 75 local food and beverage makers, including beer, wine, & spirits” at Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W in Seattle for age 21+. This event is part of Seattle Made Week.
September 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (4.8 miles S)
Watch acrobatic performers and take a mini class in circus arts during Sancafest at the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA), 674 S Orcas St. in Seattle. Register online for a free ticket.
September 2027 (undated)
Green Lake (4.8 miles N)
Celebrate equinox (when day & night are both 12 hours) by following the Luminata parade of lanterns, glowing costumes, and musicians counterclockwise from Green Lake Aqua Theater (West Green Lake Way N) to Seattle Public Theater (7312 West Green Lake Dr N). For more fun, register for a free lantern-making workshop, or buy a lantern after the shop opens at 5:30 p.m.
September 2027 (undated)
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
Immerse yourself in more than 100 drum and dance workshops and performances at the World Rhythm Festival at Columbia Park and next door at Rainier Arts Center, 3515 S Alaska St. in Seattle. They are also planning an event Friday evening.
September 2027 (undated)
Wallingford (5.1 miles N)
Great Wallingford Bratwurst Festival is a neighborhood event with food, beer, games & inflatables for kids, a book sale, and local bands at St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N in Seattle. Closes 10 p.m. both days.
September 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (5.1 miles S)
R Day is a “community celebration of music, art, and beer in the heart of Georgetown” for age 21+ with a DJ and live music outside Star Brass Works Lounge, 5813 Airport Way S in Seattle. Note that Airport Way South may be closed to cars (from 13th Ave. S. to Corson Ave. S.). News article.
September 2027 (undated)
University District (5.3 miles NE)
UW Farm Harvest Dinner Fundraiser is a three-course, family-style dinner prepared by Celebrity Chef Seth Fernald using local ingredients from UW Farm, with three drink tickets at Center for Urban Horticulture, 3501 NE 41st St. in Seattle. Must be age 21+. Optional farm tour.
September 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5.3 miles NW)
A ticket to Community Viking Feast includes a hearty beef dinner with dessert (tax and tip included) at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle. Optional beer pairing.
September 2027 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Watch films from Denmark, Finland, Greenland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden during Seattle Nordic Film Festival at National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
Loyal Heights (6.3 miles NW)
Sustainable Ballard Festival offers live music, food trucks, activities, and environmental exhibits and workshops on the lawn at Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th Street, in Seattle.
September 2027 (undated)
West Seattle (6.6 miles SW)
A ticket to West Seattle Wine Walk gets you a glass and 14 tastes of wine in shops in West Seattle Junction, beginning at Key Bank, 4701 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
September 2027 (undated)
Rainier Beach (7.5 miles SE)
Farm Fest features plant-based crafts, nature walks, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, farmer meet-and-greets, live performances, farm animals, food trucks, and a farm stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St. in Seattle. No pets.
September 2027 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Visit the booths of 100 organizations that serve seniors, and attend workshops during Resource Fair for Older Adults in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Free parking.
September 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
A ticket to Old Bellevue Wine Walk gets you a souvenir wine glass and 12 tasting tickets to redeem in shops. Check in locations include 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue. Held in spring and fall. No children or pets.
September 2027 (undated)
Kirkland (9.4 miles NE)
Kirkland Fashion Show includes light bites, beverages, a swag bag, and vendors at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland for age 21+.
September 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Watch stage entertainment (bands, soloists, and choirs), shop from vendors, buy Ukrainian food, play games, and visit the children’s area at NorthWest Ukrainian International Festival in Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
September 2027 (undated)
Kirkland (9.4 miles NE)
“Learn from leaders about embracing strengths, making your own success, and transforming the way you live” when five of them speak at Women to Watch on the fourth floor of The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland.
September 2027 (undated)
Fauntleroy (10 miles SW)
A ticket to Taste of West Seattle supports the food bank and gets you “samples from dozens of West Seattle’s favorite restaurants, cafes, breweries, and wineries” in The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Bring be age 21+.
September 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
BelRed Arts Night Market brings together live cultural performances, 30 vendors, local creative organizations, and food trucks for an immersive experience at BelRed Light Rail Station, 13102 NE Spring Blvd. in Bellevue.
September 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
View thousands of models created by adult hobbyists, and visit LEGO vendors at BrickCon Public Exhibition at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Children age 4 and younger are free.
September 2027 (undated)
Kirkland (11 miles NE)
Bring your dog to splash and play in a swimming pool at See Spot Splash, which includes vendor booths and food trucks at Peter Kirk Pool, 340 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. Register online.
September 2027 (undated)
Burien (11 miles S)
See light installations, watch performers, and visit the night market during Arts-A-Glow in the area surrounding Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien. Costumes and battery powered lanterns are welcome.
September 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
A ticket to Fashion Reigns includes a front-row seat to a runway show, restaurant bites, two drink tickets, valet parking, and a $25 gift card. Located in the former Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue. Bring age 21+ ID.
September 2027 (undated)
Newcastle (13 miles SE)
Newcastle Days has a car show & historic cemetery open house (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), a parade (10:30 a.m.), entertainment & kids’ activities (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), a Taylor Swift tribute band (5:30 p.m.), food vendors, and a beer garden at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way in Newcastle.
September 2027 (undated)
Mountlake Terrace (14 miles N)
Wag Fest features pet-themed activities, dog breeders, training tips, vendors selling handmade goods, food trucks, live music, contests, demonstrations, and a 1.5-mile walk/run at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W in Mountlake Terrace. From the light-rail station, walk 20 min. or take Bus 130 east.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Meet local quilters, see “an extraordinary collection of contemporary quilts that push the boundaries of traditional fiber art,” eat complimentary appetizers, buy drinks at the bar, and hear live music during Meet the Artists Reception at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Exhibition information.
September 2027 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Edmonds Oktoberfest has breweries, bands, and food outdoors. Friday opens 3 p.m., music 4 to 9:30 p.m. Sat. & Sun opens noon, music 1 to 9:30 p.m. Saturday events include a kids’ area (12 to 6 p.m.) and pet parade (2 p.m.) at Civic Park Playground, 316 7th Ave. N in Edmonds.
September 2027 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
See 300 classic cars and motorcycles, plus live music, food trucks, and a beer garden at Edmonds Classic Car Show, which is centered at 502 Main Street in Edmonds.
September 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Hear short talks by passionate speakers during TEDxIssaquah at Fleming Arts Center, 425 E Sunset Way in Issaquah. The 2026 theme explores people, places, experiences, and influences behind great ideas.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (18 miles E)
Watch salmon swim back to their birthplace during Salmon on Sunset Celebration. Hear live music, visit a beer garden, shop at food trucks, feed trout, race rubber ducks (hourly 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and make family arts & crafts at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W Sunset Way in Issaquah. [Not to be confused with the giant Salmon Days in October.]
September 2027 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Meet vendors of sustainable products and services, get a broken item repaired (such as broken furniture, bikes, electronics, appliances, jewelry), play games, make crafts, hear live music, shop at food trucks, and let kids touch-a-truck at Sustainamania in the plaza of Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE in Bothell.
September 2027 (undated)
Kent (22 miles S)
Refugee and Immigrants Festival “honors and celebrates the cultural diversity, resilience, and contributions of refugee and immigrant communities,” with music, cultural performances, food, family activities, and storytelling at Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St. in Kent.
September 2027 (undated)
Kent (24 miles SE)
Hops & Crops Music & Beer Festival features craft beer, live music, and food trucks for age 21+ at Mary Olson Farm, 28728 Green River Road in Kent. You’re welcome to bring chairs or blankets. Your ticket includes a glass and 5 tastes (5 ounces each).
September 2027 (undated)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
A ticket to Branch Out includes appetizers, drinks, dessert, live jazz, Taiko drumming, Chinese dance, a live auction, and a curated selection of bonsai trees in the iconic former Weyerhaeuser Headquarters at 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S in Federal Way.
September 2027 (undated)
Mukilteo (26 miles N)
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival includes art, music, food vendors, a beer garden, a children’s area with inflatables, a parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), fireworks (Sat. 8 p.m.), and an open lighthouse (Sat. & Sun.) at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. in Mukilteo.
September 2027 (undated)
Fall City (26 miles E)
Fall City Apple Festival apple pie, cider making, hard cider, food trucks, children’s activities, live music, craft vendors, and horse rides for sale at Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center, 32925 SE 46th St. in Fall City.
September 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
A $245 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.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Maple Valley (28 miles SE)
A ticket to Serenity’s Hearts and Horses Benefit & Wine Tasting includes two drink tickets for beer & wine, plus a light buffet, dessert, live music, and an auction to “help horses and ponies in need” at Serenity Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation, 28818 SE 216th Way in Maple Valley.
September 2027 (undated)
Everett (29 miles N)
A ticket to Pints + Pumpkins includes a drink, a souvenir pint glass, a buffet, live entertainment, glassblowing, a costume contest, and a “glass pumpkin patch” to browse at Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett for age 21+.
September 2027 (undated)
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
A $40 ticket to Snohomish Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tastes of wine in the shops of charming Snohomish, beginning at Velvet & Oak Boutique, 908 1st St. in Snohomish for age 21+. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
September 2027 (undated)
Snohomish (30 miles NE)
Drive to 16 studios displaying the work of 30 artists during Snohomish Studio Tour. Some locations have coffee, snacks, art projects, and live music.
September 2027 (undated)
Snohomish (33 miles NE)
Race 1K, 5K, 10K, or 21K in rugged terrain, and conquer obstacles on Seattle Spartan Pan American Championship Weekend, held at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. Spectator tickets available.
September 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
A ticket to Wonderland includes “bites and sweets,” specialty cocktails at two hosted bars, interactive art, games, and pop-up performances at Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+. The theme changes every year.
September 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Taste samples from 16 Northwest wineries and cideries, see art, and hear local musicians in shops on Stadium District Art & Wine Walk, beginning at First Presbyterian Church, 20 Tacoma Ave. S in Tacoma. Bring age 21+ ID.
September 2027 (undated)
Langley (35 miles N via ferry)
DjangoFest NorthWest is the top showcase of gypsy jazz music in North America, with performances and workshops at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. in Langley. Schedule.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
ChuSeok Korean Festival is “a fun-filled day of Samulnori drum dances, paper lotus flower making, Korean musical instruments, delicious food, and lots of fanfare” at two locations, including Asia Pacific Cultural Center, 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma.
September 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.
September 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (41 miles SW)
Press apple cider, make a corn doll, play Victorian games, see traditional music & dance, and watch “the hock cart carrying the last sheaf of wheat through the fort to the granary” during Harvest Home at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Drive in Tacoma. Children younger than age 4 are free.
September 2027 (undated) (7 p.m.)
Buckley (42 miles SE)
A $122 ticket to Boo's & Bites VIP Haunt Night includes dinner, a drink, a meet and greet with haunt characters, and a haunted show in a tent at Maris Farms, 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy in Buckley for age 21+.
September 2027 (undated)
University Place (43 miles SW)
Bark by the Bay is “full of dog activities and games, an art project, treat hunting, vendors, and food trucks” with adoptions, training demos, and off-leash zones for $10 per vehicle at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place.
September 2027 (undated)
Spanaway (43 miles S)
Shop from food trucks, decorate a lantern to release on the lake, and hear live music during Light the Lake at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway.
September 2027 (undated)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
BBQ, Brews, & Brats features beer and BBQ (pork, brisket, chicken, and ribs). Expect live music, vendors, and a free kids’ zone at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw.
September 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (44 miles S)
Children can climb on, sit in, and even honk the horns of big vehicles (fire engine, school bus, dump truck, sheriff, tractor, utility) during Touch-a-Truck at Sprinker Recreation Center, 521 Military Road S in Tacoma. No horn honking after noon.
September 2027 (undated)
Snoqualmie Pass (55 miles E)
Run downhill through forests and a former train tunnel in the Tunnel Marathon, which qualifies 40% of participants for the Boston Marathon, starting at Palouse to Cascades State Park – Hyak Trailhead, Iron Horse Trail at Snoqualmie Pass. Also a half marathon. Held in June, August, and September.
September 2027 (undated)
Port Townsend (56 miles NW via ferry)
Port Townsend Film Festival offers film screenings, special guests, a gala dinner, a filmmaker parade (Fri.), an awards party, and a few free outdoor movies. Venues include Balcony Theatre, 211 Taylor St. in Port Townsend.
September 2027 (undated)
Olympia (62 miles S)
Olympia Harbor Days has craft vendors, food trucks, live music, vintage tugboat tours (Sat.), and a tugboat procession (Sun. noon) followed by a race. Park free on the street or in a dirt lot at Marine Drive NE & Market Street NE in Olympia. Begins Friday at 5 p.m.
September 2027 (undated)
La Conner (67 miles N)
See quilts on display, shop from vendors, and take classes at the $20 International Quilt & Fiber Arts Festival. The festival is at Maple Hall, 104 Commercial St. in La Conner. The vendor marketplace is a block away, and so is the $10 Pacific Northwest Quilt & Fiber Arts Museum.
September 2027 (undated)
Bellingham (90 miles N)
Bellingham SeaFeast features local seafood (salmon, oysters), a beverage garden (beer, wine, cider), live music, art vendors, boat rides (not free), and speakers at Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N Harbor Loop Drive in Bellingham.
September 2027 (undated)
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks today if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
September 2027 (undated)
Wenatchee (150 miles E)
Wenatchee River Salmon Festival promises “salmon-centric activities” including a salmon maze, live raptors & reptiles, a native American village, a tribal parade, live music, and family activities at Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center, 6151 US 97 Alternate in Wenatchee.
September 2027 (undated)
Woodland (150 miles S)
Realms Unknown is an all-ages fantasy festival with interactive challenges and tasks as you navigate different realms with vikings, fairies, knights, pirates, goblins, and mermaids at the 50-acre Lewis River Golf Course, 3209 Old Lewis River Road in Woodland. It offers entertainment, vendors, taverns, and camping.
September 2027 (undated)
Prosser (191 miles SE)
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally includes a pre-dawn glow (6 a.m.), balloon launches (6:45 a.m.), a harvest festival, a farmers market (Sat. morning), night glow (Sat. dusk), and a downtown street-painting festival. Events are subject to weather, and mostly at Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road in Prosser. Schedule.
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