September 2024
Seattle events September 2024
Bumbershoot
September 1, 2024
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Celebrate the end of summer at Bumbershoot, a festival of music, film, comedy, and arts on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
Waterfront festival in Olympia
September 1, 2024
Olympia (62 miles S)
Olympia Harbor Days has craft vendors, food booths, live music, a 10-minute drone show (Fri. 9:30 p.m.), vintage tugboat tours (Sat.), and a tugboat parade (Sun. noon). Park free on the streets or in a dirt lot at Marine Drive NE & Market Street NE in Olympia. FREE
Oak Harbor Music Festival
September 1, 2024
Oak Harbor (93 miles N)
Oak Harbor Music Festival features 30 bands playing all types of music on two stages, beer & wine, food vendors, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way on Whidbey Island. Begins Friday at 6 p.m. FREE
Acoustic music in Eastern WA
September 1, 2024
Richland (203 miles SE)
Tumbleweed Music Festival has 6 stages with 100 acts, workshops, food and craft vendors, and a contra dance Sunday at Howard Amon Park, 500 Amon Park Drive in Richland. Begins Friday at 6:30 p.m. Except for an evening concert and a dance, this event is FREE.
Video game convention
September 1 - 2, 2024
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Blackberry festival
September 1 - 2, 2024
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 music on two entertainment stages, visit the beer & wine garden, and shop for art, jewelry, and fair food including “15 blackberry-themed foods.” No pets. FREE
Evergreen State Fair
September 1 - 2, 2024
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. Schedule.
Ellensburg Rodeo
September 1 - 2, 2024
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
Ellensburg Rodeo is Washington’s biggest rodeo, with live music, a carnival, and the Kittitas County Fair at Ellensburg Rodeo Grounds, 1010 E 8th Ave. in Ellensburg.
Chamber music in Port Townsend
September 1 - 8, 2024
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Hear world-class concerts at the Olympic Music Festival. Most performances are in Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.
Puyallup fair
September 1 - 22, 2024
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. Closed Tuesdays.
Free train rides
September 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
Free concerts (north)
September 4 - 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.)
Wine tasting
September 6, 2024 (5 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 June.
Italian street fair
September 6 - 8, 2024
Georgetown (5.2 miles S)
Enjoy Italian food, Italian music, a beer and wine garden, children’s activities, and a procession of the saint (Sat. 11 a.m.) at the San Gennaro Festival of Seattle on the street in front of Beneficial Brewing, 1225 S Angelo St. in Seattle. FREE
Audio expo
September 6 - 8, 2024
SeaTac (15 miles S)
Pacific Audio Fest features 200 vendors of high-end audio (headphones, speakers, turntables, musical instruments, amps, and vinyl), with listening rooms, live music, and a record fair at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac. Free for children and students with ID. Held in June & Sept.
Wooden boat festival & craft fair
September 6 - 8, 2024
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
See 300 boats, watch demonstrations, and meet expert craftsmen and wooden boat enthusiasts at the Wooden Boat Festival near Northwest Maritime Center, 431 Water St. in Port Townsend. No pets. Down the street is Crafts by the Dock crafts fair Sat. & Sun.
Winery concerts
September 6 - 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.
- Sept. 12 — Chris Isaak
- Sept. 20 — Wynonna Judd
- Sept. 21 — Crowded House
- Sept. 25 — Orville Peck
- Sept. 28 — Indigo Girls
Mercer Island wine tasting
September 7, 2024
Mercer Island (5.8 miles E)
Taste 10 samples from Washington wineries, breweries, and cider makers at Art Uncorked, with art vendors, live music, and food for sale in tents for age 21+ at Greta Hackett Outdoor Sculpture Gallery, I-90 Trail on Mercer Island. Must buy ticket online. No pets or smoking.
Dogs in the pool
September 7, 2024 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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.
Lantern festival
September 7, 2024 (7 to 10 p.m.)
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. FREE
Eastside festival
September 7, 2024
Newcastle (13 miles SE)
Newcastle Days has a car show (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), a parade (10:30 a.m.), an art fair & kids’ activities (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), historic cemetery tours (1:30 & 3 p.m.), plus entertainment & food vendors & beer garden (until 7 p.m.) at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way in Newcastle. FREE
Concerts at Marymoor Park
September 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.
Neighborhood music festival
September 7, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Hear music performed in neighborhood yards, porches, and businesses during PorchFest, including Edmonds Bookshop, 111 5th Ave. S in Edmonds. FREE
Pioneer fall festival
September 7, 2024
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. Free for age 3 and younger.
Touch-a-Truck
September 7, 2024
Spanaway (43 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 Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. No horn honking after noon. FREE
LEGO building convention
September 7 - 8, 2024
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.
Mini hydroplanes
September 7 - 8, 2024 (10:30 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
SeaTac (16 miles S)
Watch competitors race up to 100 m.p.h. in small outboard hydroplanes, and visit the pit area (if you wear shoes and sign a waiver) at Frank Hansen Memorial Race Regatta at Angle Lake Park, 19408 International Blvd. in SeaTac. Limited parking. FREE
Husky football
September 7 - Nov. 16, 2024
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.
- Sept. 7 – Eastern Michigan Eagles
- Sept. 14 – Washington State Cougars
This game is at Lumen Field. - Sept. 21 – Northwestern Wildcats
Hawaiian festival
September 8, 2024
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival has songs, performances, workshops (hula, ukulele, and lei making), food, and vendors of traditional arts and crafts at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
Car show
September 8, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
See 250 classic cars and motorcycles at Edmonds Classic Car Show, which is centered at 502 Main Street in Edmonds. FREE
Wine bike ride
September 8, 2024 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Woodinville (21 miles NE)
Woodinville Wine Ride is a 20-mile bike ride roundtrip with stops for wine tasting and food sampling, plus a finish-line party with a wine & beer garden plus food trucks. It begins and ends at Black Raven Brewery, 15902 Redmond - Woodinville Road NE in Woodinville.
Downhill marathon
September 8, 2024 (8 a.m.)
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.
Baseball
September 10 - 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.
- Sept. 10 - 11: San Diego Padres
- Sept. 12 - 15: Texas Rangers
- Sept. 17 - 19: New York Yankees
- Sept. 27 - 29: Oakland Athletics
Wine tasting in Bellevue
September 12, 2024
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 for age 21+. Check in at 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue. Held in spring and fall. No pets.
Boat sale
September 12 - 15, 2024
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. Held in April and September.
Oktoberfest in Edmonds
September 13 - 14, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Edmonds Oktoberfest promises local breweries, bands, and food outdoors beginning Friday (3 to 10 p.m.). Saturday events include a pet parade (noon), a kids’ area (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.), and beer & food trucks (1 to 10 p.m.). Located near Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. FREE except admission to the beer garden.
Lighthouse festival
September 13 - 15, 2024
Mukilteo (26 miles N)
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival includes art, music, food vendors, a beer garden, an open lighthouse, a children’s corner, a daily salmon bake, a happy hour BBQ (Fri.), a 5K/10K (Sat.), a parade (Sat. 10:45 a.m.), and fireworks (Sat. 8:30 p.m.) at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. in Mukilteo. Schedule. FREE
Short films
September 14, 2024
Shoreline (11 miles NW)
Snohomish Film Festival offers “an exciting day full of film screenings, discussions, and networking opportunities” with 30 films and an awards ceremony in the theater at Shoreline Community College, 16101 Greenwood Ave. N in Shoreline.
Tasting in Mill Creek
September 14, 2024 (5 p.m., VIP 4 p.m.)
Bothell (21 miles N)
A ticket to Beer & Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tickets for tastes of beer and wine in the shops at Mill Creek Town Center. Check in at the Forum Event Center, 15115 Main St. in Bothell. Held in May and September.
Beer on a farm
September 14, 2024 (12 to 6 p.m.)
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. Buy tickets in person.
Small-town wine tasting
September 14, 2024
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.
Obstacle race
September 14, 2024
Snohomish (33 miles NE)
Race in rugged terrain, and conquer obstacles in the Spartan Trifecta Event Weekend, which begins at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish.
Tacoma color run
September 14, 2024
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.
Latin American festival
September 14 - 15, 2024
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Celebrate independence from Spain at Seattle Fiestas Patrias, with mariachi music, dancing, an art show, games, food, and craft vendors in the Armory & Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Also consider Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Parade in South Park. FREE
Electric vehicle festival
September 14 - 15, 2024
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Electrify Expo offers “test drives and demo opportunities” of electric cars, motorcycles, bikes, scooters, and skateboards at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Viking festival
September 14 - 15, 2024
Arlington (52 miles N)
Midgard Viking Festival promises “vendors, games, a costume contest, belly dancers, faeries, forges, sword fights, an interactive shield wall, tug-o-war competitions, and Icelandic horses” at River Meadows County Park, 20416 Jordan Road in Arlington.
Local tasting
September 15, 2024 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Get a taste of 20 local restaurants and visit the beer & wine garden at Bite of PhinneyWood at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
Small-town apple festival
September 15, 2024 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Fall City (26 miles E)
Fall City Apple Festival has children’s activities, cider making, hard cider, food trucks, live music, craft vendors, and horse rides for sale at Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center, 32925 SE 46th St. in Fall City. FREE
Soccer
September 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.
- Sept. 15 – Sporting Kansas City
- Sept. 18 – San Jose Earthquakes
- Sept. 28 – Houston Dynamo FC
Wine tasting
September 20, 2024
SoDo (2.6 miles S)
Pour features 25 urban wineries, live music, and food for sale at Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Mini Oktoberfest
September 20 - 21, 2024
Wallingford (5.1 miles N)
St. Ben’s Festival [formerly Great Wallingford Wurst Fest] is a neighborhood event with food, beer, games & inflatables for kids, and 16 local bands playing until 10 p.m. at St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N in Seattle. FREE
Oktoberfest in Fremont
September 20 - 22, 2024
Fremont (3.6 miles N)
Fremont Oktoberfest offers 100 kinds of beer and cider, food vendors, a dance floor, and DJ music for age 21+. Sunday adds free admission for leashed dogs. The festival entrance is at Bold Hat Productions, 3503 Phinney Ave. in Seattle.
Fantasy festival near Portland
September 20 - 22, 2024
Woodland (150 miles S)
Realms Unknown is an all-ages fantasy festival with interactive challenges and tasks as you navigate different realms with vikings, 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.
Coastal wildlife festival
September 20 - 22, 2024
Long Beach (168 miles SW)
Wings over Willapa is a birding and nature festival that celebrates “many species and diverse habitats” with tours, presentations, and family activities in and near Willapa National Wildlife Refuge, 7112 67th Place in Long Beach. Some events are free. Schedule.
Lantern parade
September 21, 2024
Green Lake (4.8 miles N)
Celebrate the equinox (when day & night are both 12 hours) by following the Luminata parade of lanterns, glowing costumes, and musicians from the south end of the lake at Green Lake Aqua Theater on West Green Lake Way N to the Bath House. For more fun, buy a lantern after the shop opens at 5:30 p.m. Facebook. FREE
Wine walk
September 21, 2024
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Taste samples from 14 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.
Korean festival
September 21, 2024
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” sponsored by Asia Pacific Cultural Center at 4851 S Tacoma Way in Tacoma. This event repeats on Sept. 28 in Gig Harbor. FREE
Eastern Washington salmon festival
September 21, 2024
Wenatchee (150 miles E)
Wenatchee River Salmon Festival promises “salmon-centric activities” including a salmon maze, live raptors, a native American village, a tribal parade, live music, and family activities at Rocky Reach Dam Discovery Center, 6151 US 97 Alternate in Wenatchee. FREE
Edmonds art tour
September 21 - 22, 2024
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Visit 18 studios and galleries displaying the work of 38 artists, and watch them working on the self-guided Edmonds Art Studio Tour. FREE
Family festival in West Seattle
September 22, 2024
West Seattle (5.6 miles SW)
Fall Festival offers games, kids’ activities, live music, a farmer’s market, a pie-eating contest, and a chili cook-off at Junction Plaza Park, 4545 42nd Ave. SW in Seattle. FREE
Gypsy jazz festival
September 25 - 29, 2024
Langley (35 miles N via ferry)
DjangoFest NorthWest is the top showcase of gypsy jazz music in North America, with performances, workshops, and informal “djam” sessions at Whidbey Island Center for the Arts, 565 Camano Ave. in Langley.
Film festival
September 26 - 29, 2024
Gig Harbor (44 miles SW)
Gig Harbor Film Festival screens independent films including four world premieres, holds parties, and hosts Q&A sessions with filmmakers at Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor.
West Seattle wine tasting
September 27, 2024 (5 to 9 p.m.)
West Seattle (5.6 miles SW)
A ticket to West Seattle Wine Walk gets you a glass and 12 tastes of wine with light snacks in shops at West Seattle Junction. Check in with age 21+ ID at Windermere, 4526 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Held in May and September.
Greek festival
September 27 - 29, 2024
Montlake (3.7 miles NE)
Enjoy homemade Greek foods like gyros, souvlaki, lamb, chicken, spanakopita, pastry, coffee, and wine at the big St. Demetrios Greek Festival, plus dancers performing in costume to live music a children’s booth, and church tours at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E in Seattle. No pets. FREE
Music festival up north
September 27 - 29, 2024
Mount Vernon (61 miles N)
Skagit BigFoot Fest is for “Bigfoot enthusiasts and lovers of local business, art, and music” with 14 bands, comedians, speakers, beer gardens, food trucks, games, and a kids’ area at Skagit County Fairgrounds, 501 Taylor St. in Mount Vernon. Facebook page.
Hot-air balloons in Tri Cities
September 27 - 29, 2024
Prosser (191 miles SE)
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally includes balloon launches (6:45 a.m.), a harvest festival, a breakfast (Sat.), a farmers market (Sat. morning), night glow (Sat. dusk), and a street-painting festival (Sat. & Sun.) in Prosser. FREE
Magnolia wine walk
September 28, 2024 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Magnolia (3.9 miles NW)
Visit local shops to taste wine from a dozen wineries during Fall Vino in the Village. Start by picking up your wine glass at Modeles Home Furnishings, 3220 W McGraw St. in Seattle. Also held in April.
Ballard festival
September 28, 2024 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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. FREE
Ecology fair
September 28, 2024
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Visit 50 vendors of sustainable products and services, get a broken item repaired, play games, hear live music, play lawn games, join a scavenger hunt, and let kids touch-a-truck at Sustainamania in the plaza of Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE in Bothell. FREE
Cider festival
September 28, 2024
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Sample 130 ciders from regional cider makers, buy food, shop for crafts, hear bands, and play games at Cider Swig at LeMay - America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D Street in Tacoma. Bring age 21+ ID. Your ticket includes a glass and eight tastings.
Free state park day
September 28, 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
September 28, 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
Italian festival
September 28 - 29, 2024
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Festa Italiana celebrates Italian food, wine, music, dance, cars (Sat.), and dogs (Sun.), with grape stomping and kids’ activities at Seattle Center in the Armory and Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
Tea festival
September 28 - 29, 2024
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Sample fine tea, attend presentations by tea authors and industry experts, and shop for tea supplies at the Northwest Tea Festival in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Workshops cost extra. Free for children younger than age 12.
Small medieval fair
September 28 - 29, 2024
Carnation (28 miles E)
Michelmasse Festival features craft shops, puppets, cider pressing, music, dance, and lunch (or reserve dinner) at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation.
Buckley haunted farm
September 28 - Oct. 27, 2024
Buckley (42 miles SE)
Visit The Haunted Woods with frightening creatures and an abandoned barn for age 11+ (no flashlights), or roam the Flashlight Maze without creatures (bring a flashlight) at Maris Farms, 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy in Buckley. Buy tickets online before you arrive. Open Fri., Sat., and Sun.
Bonsai party
September 29, 2024 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
A ticket to Branch Out includes appetizers, drinks, dessert, live entertainment, a silent auction, and a curated selection of bonsai in the iconic former Weyerhaeuser Headquarters, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S in Federal Way.
Short-film festival
September 30 - Oct. 1, 2024
multiple locations
Join people worldwide watching the Manhattan Short Film Festival and voting for their favorites.
- Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
- The Vashon Theatre on Vashon Island
- Lincoln Theatre in Mount Vernon
- Roxy in Bremerton (scroll to a date and then click the time)
Free concerts (Eastside)
September 2024 (undated)
multiple locations
FREE
- Bellevue – Wed. to Fri.
- Carnation – Sun. (4 p.m.)
- Issaquah – Tues. (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
- Kenmore – Thurs., July 13 & 20 (6 to 8 p.m.)
- Kirkland – Thurs. (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
- Newcastle – Wed. (7 to 8:30 p.m.)
- Redmond – Wed. (6 p.m.)
- Sammamish – Thurs. (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
- Woodinville – Wed. (6:30 to 8 p.m.)
Free concerts in Seattle
September 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
September 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
Tour modern homes
September 2024 (undated)
multiple locations
Seattle Modern Home Tour is a drive-yourself visit of six modern homes in Seattle and the Eastside, often with a chance to meet the owners and architects, for age 10+.
Play games free
September 2024 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles S)
Play 25 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. FREE
Film festival party
September 2024 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
A ticket to Marquee Gala includes a cocktail reception (5:30 p.m.), a dinner program and live auction (7 p.m.), and an after party (9 p.m.) with live music and dancing to support the Seattle International Film Festival. Located at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle. Or just buy a ticket to the after-party.
Sketch comedy festival
September 2024 (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.
Local farm feast
September 2024 (undated)
Belltown (0.5 miles NW)
Enjoy An Incredible Feast prepared by top Seattle chefs using ingredients from local farms, with adult beverages, music, games, and a silent auction at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle for age 21+.
Mexican Independence Day
September 2024 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Celebrate Mexico’s independence from Spain in 1810 at El Grito at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. FREE
Mexican festival
September 2024 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Family-friendly Festival Xopantla Tianquiztli features arts & crafts vendors, street-style Mexican food, tequila-inspired drinks, and traditional dance at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. FREE
Salmon celebration
September 2024 (undated)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Salmon homecoming includes arts & crafts vendors, musicians, a salmon bake, and a canoe ceremony at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Schedule. FREE
Local film festival
September 2024 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Local Sightings Film Festival shows new films from the Northwest, holds workshops, awards prizes, and hosts a party the last day at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Party to stop cancer
September 2024 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.1 miles S)
The Brave Benefit is a “dress up” event with a live band, dancing, cocktails, appetizers, a silent auction, networking, and “special tributes to those who have braved cancer” at The 101 Event Space, 101 S Jackson St. in Seattle.
Cider tasting
September 2024 (undated)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
Sample artisanal ciders from nearly 50 producers, buy food & beverages to go, and visit the Dog Lounge during Cider Summit Seattle at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Football
September 2024 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seahawks play an exciting home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
Jazz party
September 2024 (undated)
Central District (1.7 miles SE)
The semi-formal Red Dress Jazz Gala features live music by a trumpeter, a singer, and a speaker at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S in Seattle. Blues Bash is a nearby after-party (9 to 11 p.m.). DONATION
Art open house
September 2024 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles SE)
Fall Open House includes 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. FREE
Jazz on the sidewalks
September 2024 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles SE)
Jackson Street Jazz Walk features 22 bands on eight community stages located at and around Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. Schedule. DONATION
Art in the neighborhood
September 2024 (undated)
Central District (2.1 miles E)
Walk the Block is an “outdoor visual and performing arts festival” featuring dozens of artists at homes, businesses, and parks. Buy tickets online and then begin at Medgar Evers Pool, 500 23rd Ave. in Seattle.
Queen Anne festival
September 2024 (undated)
Queen Anne (2.3 miles NW)
Queen Anne Days Festival has a fun walk, a fun run, a parade of kids and dogs at noon, and then a festival with live music, food trucks, and a beer/wine/cider garden at West Queen Anne Playfield, 150 W Blaine St. in Seattle. FREE
Fishermen’s festival
September 2024 (undated)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
Fishermen’s Fall Festival offers seafood, live music, a beverage garden, ship canal tours, contests, and kids’ activities at Fishermen’s Terminal in Ballard. FREE
Taste of UW
September 2024 (undated)
University District (5 miles NE)
Buy cheap bites from 70 participating businesses until 8 p.m. at U District $4 Food Walk. Watch live music onstage until 6 p.m. and then in the streets until 10 p.m. FREE
Rainier Beer festival
September 2024 (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 at 4:30 p.m. and live music at 6:10 p.m. 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.). FREE
UW farm dinner
September 2024 (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. A VIP ticket includes a farm tour and pre-party at 4 p.m. Age 21+.
Nordic film festival
September 2024 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Watch award-winning feature films, documentaries, and shorts from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at Seattle Nordic Film Festival at National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle. Buy a single ticket or a pass.
Urban farm festival
September 2024 (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. FREE
Thai Festival
September 2024 (undated)
Pinehurst (8.8 miles N)
Thai Festival features the cuisine, entertainment, and arts & crafts of Thailand outside St. Matthew Catholic Church, 1240 NE 127th St. in Seattle.
Fashion show in Bellevue
September 2024 (undated)
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
A Fashion Week ticket includes a runway show, “light bites,” two drink tickets, and a gift at the Hyatt Regency, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue for age 21+.
Eastside Fashion Show
September 2024 (undated)
Kirkland (9.4 miles NE)
The Sustainable Fashion Show includes “a plated lunch, swag bag, and a raffle ticket” at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland.
Ukrainian festival
September 2024 (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. FREE
Taste of West Seattle
September 2024 (undated)
Fauntleroy (10 miles SW)
Your ticket to Taste of West Seattle supports the food bank and gets you “samples from 30 of West Seattle’s favorite restaurants, cafes, breweries, and wineries” in The Hall at Fauntleroy, 9131 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
Native plant sale
September 2024 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Washington Native Plant Society will sell 30 species of native shrubs, perennials, and ground covers, and will answer your questions during Fall Native Plant Sale at Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue.
Art party
September 2024 (undated)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Meet dozens of Snohomish County artists, see 60 artworks, eat complimentary appetizers, buy drinks at the bar, and listen to live music at Meet the Artists Reception at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. FREE
Robot expo
September 2024 (undated)
Kent (18 miles S)
Amateur robot enthusiasts exhibit new technologies, share ideas, show off robotic creations, and compete during Robothon at Sunnycrest Elementary School, 24629 42nd Ave. S in Kent. This event is held in June & September. FREE
Wine walk
September 2024 (undated)
Kent (21 miles S)
A ticket to Sip & Savor includes 10 tickets for tastes in shops and live entertainment in downtown Kent, beginning at Kent Downtown Partnership, 202 W Gowe St. in Kent. Bringing a glass is optional, but age 21+ ID is required.
Small nature festival
September 2024 (undated)
Renton (25 miles SE)
Take a bog tour, visit conservation booths, play children’s games, make crafts, visit the beer garden or a food truck, and hear children’s stories plus a musician during Frog Frolic at Shadow Lake Nature Preserve, 21656 184th Ave. SE in Renton. FREE
Wine tasting for horse lovers
September 2024 (undated)
Maple Valley (28 miles SE)
A ticket to Serenity’s Hearts and Horses Benefit & Wine Tasting includes two drink tickets for wine/microbrews, plus appetizers, live music, and an auction to “help horses and ponies in need” at Serenity Equine Rescue & Rehabilitation, 28818 SE 216th Way in Maple Valley.
Glass pumpkin party
September 2024 (undated)
Everett (29 miles N)
A ticket to Pints + Pumpkins includes your first beer, “delicious bites,” live music, glassblowing demonstrations, a raffle ticket, and a “glass pumpkin patch” to browse for age 21+ at Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave. in Everett. Costumes welcome.
Small-town tasting
September 2024 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
A ticket to Sip, Suds & Si includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets for winery and brewery samples in North Bend shops, with live music, for age 21+. Check in begins 5 p.m. at Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Held in spring and fall.
Tasting in Puyallup
September 2024 (undated)
Puyallup (32 miles S)
Sip features wine, beer, cider, and music at 22 shops in downtown Puyallup for age 21+. Your ticket includes a glass and 10 tastes. Check in is located at the parking lot of Smile Solutions, 109 N Meridian in Puyallup. Held in May and September.
Haunted dinner party
September 2024 (undated)
Buckley (42 miles SE)
A ticket to Boo’s & Bites VIP Night includes a picnic dinner, meeting haunted characters, a Halloween light show, and entrance to the Haunted Woods at Maris Farms, 25001 Sumner Buckley Hwy in Buckley for age 21+.
Peninsula music festival
September 2024 (undated)
Quilcene (51 miles NW via ferry boat)
Departure Fest NW promises “world class musical performances” with craft and food vendors outdoors at 260 Munn Road in Quilcene.
Sunflowers
September 2024 (undated)
Olympia (53 miles S)
Sunflower Experience includes a wagon ride to five acres of sunflowers, 16 photo props, a flower to take home, and a kids’ playground at Schilter Family Farm, 141 Nisqually Cut Off Road SE in Olympia. Some ticket options include food or wine. Closed Mon., Tues., Wed. [Afterwards, you could take a walk at Nisqually National Wildlife Refuge.]
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