September 2026
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
September 1 - 7, 2026
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.
September 2 - 27, 2026
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.
| Date | Time | Artist |
| Sept. 2 | 7:00 PM | Tori Amos |
| Sept. 18 | 7:00 PM | Beck |
| Sept. 27 | 7:00 PM | Hermanos Gutiérrez |
September 3 - 7, 2026
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 - 27, 2026
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 4 - 6, 2026
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 4 - 6, 2026
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.
September 4 - 6, 2026
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. Free except the Saturday benefit concert and the Sunday dance, if older than age 12.
September 4 - 7, 2026
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 4 - 27, 2026
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. Fireworks every Friday at 10 p.m. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 9.
September 4 - Dec. 27, 2026
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy brunch ($110) or dinner ($132) at your own private table, with a beverage upon boarding and a two-hour guided cruise on Lake Union & Lake Washington. Departs from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
September 5, 2026 (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 5, 2026 (6:30 to 10:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Star Trek Supper Fan Club is a $250 dinner based on the series that includes an onstage conversation with Wil Wheaton at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. FAQ.
September 5 - 6, 2026
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.
September 5 - 7, 2026 (2 p.m.)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Hear a Free Summer Concert on the lawn at beautiful Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St. in Seattle. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets, but no alcohol. Rain may cancel. Held on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day.
September 5 - 7, 2026
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 fair food including “15 blackberry-themed foods.” No pets.
September 5 - Oct. 31, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)
September 5, 2026 - April 16, 2027
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
September 6, 2026 (12 to 9 p.m.)
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.
September 6, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 6 - Nov. 1, 2026
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 7, 2026 (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 calendar for other dates. Closed when rainy.
September 8 - 13, 2026
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 11, 2026 (6 & 8:30 p.m.)
South Lake Union (0.8 miles N)
Your sense of taste is enhanced when you eat a three-course meal blindfolded during Dining in the Dark at The Collective Seattle, 400 Dexter Ave. N in Seattle for age 12+. Choice of fish, meat, or vegan. Drinks and tip extra.
September 11, 2026
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.
| Date | Time | Artist |
| Sept. 11 | 6:00 PM | Squeeze + Adam Ant |
September 11 - 12, 2026
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+. Tickets include 12 to 16 tasting tokens.
September 11 - 12, 2026
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Edmonds Oktoberfest features breweries, bands, and food outdoors. Open Friday (3 to 10 p.m.) with music (4 to 9:30 p.m.). Saturday events include a kids’ area (12 to 4 p.m.), food trucks (12 to 10 p.m.), live music (1 to 9:30 p.m.), and a pet parade (2 p.m.). The beer garden has an admission fee. Located at Civic Park Playground, 316 7th Ave. N in Edmonds.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
Immerse yourself in more than 100 drum and dance workshops and performances at the World Rhythm Festival at Rainier Arts Center on Friday, and in Columbia Park on Saturday & Sunday. Schedule.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Mukilteo (26 miles N)
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival includes art, music, food vendors, a beer garden, a children’s area, a pirate landing (Fri. 6 p.m.), a 5K/10K (Sat. 9 a.m.), a parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), fireworks (Sat. 8:30 p.m.), and an open lighthouse (Sat. & Sun.) at Lighthouse Park, 609 Front St. in Mukilteo.
September 11 - 13, 2026
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
See 300 boats, watch presentations, 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 crafts fair a block away, Crafts by the Dock (Sat. & Sun.).
September 12, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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. Adult bar available 5 to 8 p.m.
September 12, 2026 (5 to 8 p.m.)
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 Walk is not free.
September 12, 2026
Central District (1.9 miles SE)
Jackson Street Jazz Walk features 20 bands on nine community stages located at and around Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. Schedule.
September 12, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a relaxed monthly gathering with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities located in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
September 12, 2026
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 at Modeles Home Furnishings, 3220 W McGraw St. in Seattle. Also held in April.
September 12, 2026 (4 to 10 p.m.)
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 12, 2026
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 12, 2026 (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.
September 12, 2026 (7 to 10:30 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.
September 12, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 28 min. or take Bus 130 east.
September 12, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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. Schedule. [Not to be confused with the giant Salmon Days in October.]
September 12, 2026 (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. Your ticket includes a glass and 6 tastes.
September 12, 2026 (4 to 8 p.m.)
Snohomish (29 miles NE)
Bring a glass to Snohomish Wine Walk for 10 tastes of wine at shops in charming downtown Snohomish, beginning at Waltz Building, 116 Avenue B in Snohomish for age 21+. Held in summer, fall, and winter.
September 12, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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.
September 12, 2026 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
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 12, 2026 (2 to 7 p.m.)
Mount Vernon (61 miles N)
BrewFest on the Skagit features local beer and cider producers, food trucks, games, and two bands at W. Broadway & S. 1st Street in Mount Vernon. for age 21+. Your ticket includes 6 tastes.
September 12 - 13, 2026
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 13, 2026
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 13, 2026
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 parking page. Held in June, August, and September.
September 15, 2026 (6 to 8 p.m.)
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 15 - 20, 2026
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.
September 15 - 27, 2026
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
One of the most popular musicals ever, A Chorus Line is about casting a new Broadway musical, with songs like What I Did for Love at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
September 15 - Oct. 18, 2026
Issaquah (17 miles E)
Ragtime is the story of three diverse immigrant families living in New York in 1902 whose fates unexpectedly intertwine at Village Theatre, 303 Front St. N in Issaquah. Repeats later in Everett.
September 17, 2026
Belltown (0.2 miles NW)
A ticket to Marquee Gala includes a cocktail reception, a program and film, and an after-party with live music and dancing to support the Seattle International Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Downtown, 2100 4th Ave. in Seattle.
September 17, 2026 (5 to 8 p.m.)
Queen Anne (4.2 miles NW)
A ticket to Taste of the Sound includes unlimited food samples and five drink tastes from among 75 local providers at West Canal Yards, 1100 W Ewing Street in Seattle for age 21+. This event is part of Seattle Made Week.
September 17, 2026
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 17, 2026 (5:30 p.m.)
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 17, 2026
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 at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland.
September 17, 2026
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 17 - 20, 2026
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 18, 2026 (5 to 9 p.m.)
West Seattle (6.6 miles SW)
A ticket to West Seattle Wine Walk gets you a glass and 14 tastes of wine in shops at West Seattle Junction, beginning at John L. Scott, 4445 California Ave. SW in Seattle.. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in May and September. [The web page says tickets will be available at the door.]
September 18, 2026 (3 to 5 p.m.)
Kirkland (9.4 miles NE)
The Sustainable Fashion Show includes light bites, beverages, a swag bag, and vendors at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland. Doors open at 2 p.m. (VIP 1 p.m.).
September 18 - 19, 2026
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 playing until 10 p.m. at St. Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave. N in Seattle.
September 18 - 20, 2026
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 18 - 20, 2026
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 19, 2026
Seattle (0 miles)
Admire art, hear live music, and watch performers as you walk two miles from Pioneer Square to Belltown during Walk Don’t Run. The route is divided into four sections that have different hours.
September 19, 2026 (6 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Seattle Symphony performs an hour of classics with a pianist, including the composers Grieg, Verdi, Wagner, Montgomery, and Smetana at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Optional gala dinner afterwards. [Subscribers can buy tickets before the general public.]
September 19, 2026 (10 a.m. to 8 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Salmon homecoming includes arts & crafts vendors, Indian tacos, a salmon bake, a grand entry (noon) at Pier 58, and a canoe ceremony (1 p.m.) plus musicians at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.
September 19, 2026 (5 p.m.)
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 19, 2026 (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 19, 2026
Green Lake (6.2 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 Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Drive N in Seattle to Seattle Public Theater on the west side. For more fun, register for a free lantern-making workshop, or buy a lantern after the shop opens at 5:30 p.m.
September 19, 2026 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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 19, 2026 (4 to 10 p.m.)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
BelRed Arts Night Market brings together live cultural performances, 30 artists, local creative organizations, and food trucks for an immersive experience at BelRed Light Rail Station, 13102 NE Spring Blvd. in Bellevue.
September 19, 2026 (10 a.m. to 7 p.m.)
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.), plus food vendors & beer garden at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way in Newcastle.
September 19, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Shop from “nearly 100 vendors selling gifts, food, clothing, art, pottery, jewelry, plants, home goods, and candles” at Making Local Market in a parking lot at Bothell City Hall, 18415 101st Ave. NE in Bothell.
September 19, 2026
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.
September 19, 2026
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 19 - 20, 2026
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. Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias Parade is held in South Park on Saturday at 10 a.m.
September 19 - 20, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 19 - 20, 2026
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.
September 19 - Oct. 8, 2026
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.
| Date | Time | Artist |
| Sept. 19 | 6:30 PM | Bleachers Forever |
| Oct. 8 | 6:00 PM | Taking Back Sunday |
September 20, 2026 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
Montlake (3.5 miles NE)
Walk to 75 neighborhood sales of used merchandise during Montlake Yard Sale.
September 20, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 23, 2026
West Seattle (8.7 miles SW)
Monster Dash is a costumed 5k trail run/walk and kids dash that begins at Picnic Shelter #1, near Lincoln Park South Parking Lot, 8611 Fauntleroy Way SW in Seattle.
September 24, 2026 (6 p.m., VIP 5:30)
Fauntleroy (10 miles SW)
Your 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 24, 2026 (5 to 8 p.m.)
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+. Tickets on sale Aug. 1, 2026.
September 24 - 27, 2026
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 24 - 27, 2026
Gig Harbor (44 miles SW)
Gig Harbor Film Festival screens 14 feature films and 26 shorts (grouped in four blocks), holds parties, and hosts Q&A sessions with filmmakers at Galaxy Theatres, 4649 Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor.
September 24 - 27, 2026
Port Townsend (56 miles NW via ferry)
Port Townsend Film Festival offers film screenings, special guests, a gala dinner, a filmmaker parade, an awards party, and a few free outdoor movies. Venues include Balcony Theatre, 211 Taylor St. in Port Townsend.
September 25, 2026
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.
| Date | Time | Artist |
| Sept. 25 | 6:00 PM | Big Thief |
September 25 - 27, 2026
Prosser (191 miles SE)
The Great Prosser Balloon Rally includes balloon launches (6:45 a.m.), a harvest festival, a farmers market (Sat. morning), night glow (Sat. dusk), a breakfast (Sat. & Sun.), and downtown a street-painting festival (Sat. & Sun.). Events are subject to weather, and mostly at Prosser Airport, 111 Nunn Road in Prosser. Schedule.
September 26, 2026
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 26, 2026
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 26, 2026
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Visit 47 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 26, 2026 (5 to 8:30 p.m.)
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 26, 2026
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Sample 130 ciders from regional cider makers, buy food, shop for crafts, hear live music, 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 drink tokens.
September 26, 2026
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 26 - 27, 2026
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. The only Friday event is Prima Notte Party for age 21+.
September 26 - 27, 2026
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. Children age 12 and younger are free.
September 26 - 27, 2026 (10 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Snohomish (30 miles NE)
Drive to 16 studios displaying the work of 27 artists during Snohomish Studio Tour. Some locations have coffee, snacks, art projects, and live music.
September 26 - 27, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
Your ticket to BBQ, Brews, & Brats includes 3 samples of BBQ (choice of pork, brisket, chicken, ribs), with or without 3 samples of beer. Expect live music, vendors, and a free kids’ zone at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw.
September 26 - 27, 2026
Bellingham (90 miles N)
Bellingham SeaFeast features local seafood such as salmon, a beverage garden (beer, wine, cider), live music, art vendors, a free 5K run, a pinball tournament, boat rides (not free), and speakers at Zuanich Point Park, 2600 N Harbor Loop Drive in Bellingham.
September 26 - Nov. 1, 2026
Federal Way (27 miles S)
Wild Waves has two options on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way. Children younger than age 18 must be with an adult age 21+.
September 27, 2026
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Run or Wine is a 5K/10K 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.
September 27, 2026 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Federal Way (25 miles S)
A ticket to Branch Out includes appetizers, drinks, dessert, live entertainment, an auction, and a curated selection of bonsai trees in the iconic former Weyerhaeuser Headquarters, 33663 Weyerhaeuser Way S in Federal Way.
September 29, 2026
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Visit the booths of 100 organizations that serve seniors, and attend workshops during Seattle Senior Resource Fair in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Free parking.
September 30, 2026 (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
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 2026 (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 are OK.
September 2026 (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 beginning at 1 p.m.
September 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Local street band Neon Brass Party plays a mix of Latin, funk, and hip-hop beats to create “a contagious atmosphere of fun and funk” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. See the free tickets for age 22 and younger.
September 2026 (undated)
Waterfront (0.8 miles W)
Dance to live Latin music in two dance areas, with food trucks and a beer garden during Northwest Salsa and Bachata Social Dance on Pier 66, 2225 Alaskan Way in Seattle. There is a dance lesson for beginners.
September 2026 (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 2026 (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 2026 (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 2026 (undated)
Central District (2.2 miles E)
Walk the Block Art Festival is an “outdoor visual and performing arts festival” featuring dozens of artists in the neighborhood near Wa Na Wari, 911 24th Ave. in Seattle.
September 2026 (undated)
Fremont (3.6 miles N)
PBJam Fest features multiple bands playing “funk, jazz, jam, and Americana music” until 1:30 a.m. at Hidden Hall, 400 N 35th St. in Seattle for age 21+.
September 2026 (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 2026 (undated)
Georgetown (4.8 miles S)
Watch acrobatic performers, take a mini class in circus arts, join a silent auction, and bring a potluck dish (optional) to Sancafest at the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA), 674 S Orcas St. in Seattle. Donation.
September 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Get a taste of 20 local restaurants and visit the beer & wine garden at Bite of PhinneyWood in the lower parking lot of Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Young children are free if they share your tastes.
September 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.3 miles NW)
Seattle Nordic Film Festival shines a spotlight on a different country each year at Majestic Bay Theatres, 2044 NW Market St. in Seattle. Free opening celebration with previews and speakers the first day.
September 2026 (undated)
Georgetown (5.4 miles S)
See 30 art installations and watch 9 performances during New Media Festival at Georgetown Steam Plant, 6605 13th Ave. S in Seattle. Details.
September 2026 (undated)
Licton Springs (7.2 miles S)
Thai Festival has Thai street food, vendors, performances, and hands-on cultural activities at North Seattle College, 9600 College Way N in Seattle. Free parking.
September 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
A ticket to Fashion Week includes a runway show with “the latest fall trends,” appetizers, desserts, and two drink tickets at Hyatt Regency, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
September 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Walk 19 miles from Bellevue to Kirkland and then on to Postdoc Brewing in Redmond on the Eastside Escapade, an informal event that begins at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue. You can easily return to Bellevue via Link Light Rail.
September 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Featuring a different chef and theme each night, The Radiant Table includes a four-course dinner, a welcome drink, and 3D art projected on the table. Wine costs extra. Located at Bellevue Square Mall on the second floor of the NE parking garage, 503 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
September 2026 (undated)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Crave promises tastes from “the best chefs, mixologists, winemakers, brewers, and artisan food providers” at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood for age 21+.
September 2026 (undated)
Kent (22 miles S)
Refugee and Immigrants Festival “honors and celebrates the cultural diversity, resilience and contributions of refugee and immigrant communities,” with performances from 10 countries, including Chinese dragon dance, Aztec dancers, African music, and Japanese drummers at Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St. in Kent.
September 2026 (undated)
Carnation (24 miles NE)
Family Dinner on the Farm promises “an amazing meal highlighting Oxbow-grown produce and other local ingredients,” a kids’ program and meal, an auction, and a keynote speaker at Oxbow Farm, 10819 Carnation-Duvall Road NE in Carnation.
September 2026 (undated)
multiple locations
Stroll through golden fields of sunflowers at local farms, which offer photo props, wagon rides, and kids’ activities. Check websites below for any admission fees or closed dates.
September 2026 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
A ticket to Sip, Suds & Si includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets for wine, beer, and spirits 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 May and September.
September 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
A ticket to Funhouse includes games, tarot and psychic readings, a DJ, live music, and roaming performers, plus cocktails and snacks for sale at Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma for age 21+.
September 2026 (undated)
Buckley (42 miles SE)
A 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+.
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