From the middle of the first week of August, Seattle and the surrounding area seem to slide into a mode of endless celebrations: from free museum days and street concerts to outdoor film screenings, theatre in the parks, and festivals for every taste — musical, food-focused, and craft-based. The lineup includes major citywide events as well as more intimate formats like art walks, fairs with local artists, and sightseeing routes around top attractions, so it’s easy to build your own plan for each day.
More ideas and curated selections by location, date, and event during this period are available at https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Events in Seattle and nearby August 6–13, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 6–Dec 31 | Seattle and Tacoma | Free museum day: Burke Museum, MOHAI, Museum of Flight, Nordic Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Seattle Japanese Garden, Tacoma Art Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory, and Wing Luke Museum. | Website |
| Aug 6 | Green Lake | Lantering of Peace: a memorial event for Hiroshima featuring performances, speeches, and the lighting of candle lanterns over the lake. | Website, map |
| Aug 6–Aug 8 | Capitol Hill | Arc Dance’s Summer Season dance show at Erickson Theatre. | Website, map |
| Aug 6–Aug 9 | Darrington | Re/Evolution Festival in the forest: music, camping, vendors, speakers, and workshops. | Website, map |
| Aug 6–Aug 9 | Morton | Morton Loggers’ Jubilee: crowning the queen, tours of the sawmill, lawnmower races, a parade, street dancing, and logging shows. | Website, schedule, map |
| Aug 6–Aug 15 | Seattle, Lynnwood, Brier, Fall City | Shakespeare in the Park: Coriolanus / The Winter’s Tale; in smaller parks — shortened versions of The Tempest / The Two Noble Kinsmen. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 6–Aug 16 | Various venues | Shakespeare in the Park: Macbeth in Puget Sound region parks. | Website |
| Aug 6–Aug 21 | Various neighborhoods in Seattle | Seattle Art Walks: gallery and venue art walks. | Website |
| Aug 6–Aug 27 | Bellevue and Kirkland | Outdoor movies in park settings on a big screen. | Website |
| Aug 6–Aug 30 | Seattle, various locations | Dances at Dusk: dance lesson, followed by music and dancing in city parks. | Website |
| Aug 6–Sep 6 | Various venues | Theatrical productions: Complemento, Freak the Mighty, Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Night Night, Roger Roger. | Website |
| Aug 6–Sep 7 | Various neighborhoods and cities | Free concerts in parks and public places across the region. | Website |
| Aug 6–Oct 9 | Finney Ridge | ZooTunes at Woodland Park Zoo: open-air concerts by world-class performers. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 6–Oct 31 | Waterfront | Sailing on the schooner Bay Lady across Elliott Bay. | Website |
| Aug 6–Dec 31 | Downtown Seattle | Taste of Pike Place: tastings from artisan vendors. | Website |
| Aug 6–Dec 31 | Various locations | Free places and strolls: Ballard Locks, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Frye Art Museum, Gold Rush Museum, Henry Art Gallery, Kubota Garden, Olympic Sculpture Park, Woodland Park Rose Garden, and more. | Website |
| Aug 7 | Belltown | Fresh music: More Music at the Moore with young musicians and a range of styles. | Website, map |
| Aug 7–Aug 8 | Edmonds | Edmonds Block Party food and music festival with a beer garden, food trucks, kids’ activities, and live music. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 7–Aug 9 | Capitol Hill | Capitol Hill Block Party: a three-day music festival with dozens of bands, DJs, food trucks, and beer gardens. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 7–Aug 9 | Lower Queen Anne | CatVideoFest: a lineup of the funniest and cutest cat videos on the big screen. | Website |
| Aug 7–Aug 9 | North Bend | Festival at Mount Si: music, vendors, a family zone, a parade, a 5K, chili cooking, and fireworks. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 7–Aug 15 | Seattle, Lynnwood, Brier, Fall City | Shakespeare in the Park: Coriolanus / The Winter’s Tale; shorter versions of The Tempest / The Two Noble Kinsmen may be possible. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 7–Aug 16 | Various Puget Sound venues | Shakespeare in the park: Macbeth in regional parks. | Website |
| Aug 7–Aug 21 | Seattle Center | Movies at the Mural: summer films on a 40-foot outdoor screen. | Website |
| Aug 7–Aug 28 | Various neighborhoods in Seattle | Outdoor movie screenings in Seattle parks. | Website |
| Aug 7–Sep 13 | Various locations | Sunflower farms: walks through fields, photo zones, railcars, and kids’ activities. | Website |
| Aug 7–Sep 27 | Woodinville | Summer concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 7–Oct 8 | Tacoma | Showbox at Dune Peninsula concerts with views of Puget Sound, food trucks, and drinks. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 8 | Pioneer Square | Seahawks Football Fest: music program, inflatable attractions, fan activities, and a player practice session. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Beacon Hill | Beacon Arts Street Fair: a laid-back fair with live music, an art market, and family activities. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Ballard | Beer Run by Brewery Running Series — 5K, beer, prizes, music, and food trucks. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 8 | South Park | Duwamish River Festival: a celebration of river restoration with kids’ art, kayaks, dancing, music, and food. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Bellevue | Bellevue International Festival: a family celebration of cultures with performances, artists, and food trucks. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 9 | Sand Point | Smol Art Mart: a big fair of local artists, illustration, zines, ceramics, and jewelry. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 9 | Redmond | Ananda Mela — India festival with music, dance, games, shopping, and food. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 9 | Coupeville | Arts and Crafts Festival on Whidbey Island: artists, crafts, shows, and kids’ activities. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 16 | Snohomish | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire: a medieval fair with knights, jesters, crafts, and taverns. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 29 | Seattle area | Seattle Architecture Foundation architecture tours around the city and nearby areas. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah | Trailhead Direct — bus service to mountain trails on weekends and select holidays. | Website |
| Aug 8–Aug 30 | Port Townsend | Olympic Music Festival: intimate concerts of world-class performances at Wheeler Theater. | Website |
| Aug 8–Sep 20 | Westlake | A floating dance party on Lake Union aboard The Hiyu. | Website |
| Aug 8–Sep 25 | Carnation | Farm concerts at Remlinger Farms: outdoor music. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 9 | Brighton | Othello Park International Festival: dancing, interactive art, games, and food. | Website |
| Aug 9 | All state parks | Free day at Washington State parks for Discover Pass Free Day. | Website |
| Aug 9 | Tacoma | Art on the Ave: a major art festival with artists, music, beer gardens, and a kids’ area. | Website |
| Aug 9 | Pioneer Square | Seattle Reign — a home match by the women’s soccer team. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 9 | Pioneer Square | Seattle Sounders — home match; club tournament and season calendar. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 10 | Seattle Center | Seattle Storm — a home game for the WNBA. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 11 | Shoreline | North City Jazz Walk: jazz on the street and in clubs, food, and a 21+ party. | Website |
| Aug 11 | Redmond | Concerts at Marymoor Park with a summer lineup. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 11 | Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers — baseball at Cheney Stadium. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 13 | Bellingham? No, Seattle | After Hours: Summer Vacation at the Seattle Aquarium — an adults-only evening with games, a scavenger hunt, and a bar. | Website |
| Aug 13 | Renton | Seahawks Training Camp: watch the team practice outdoors. | Website, rules |
| Aug 13–Aug 16 | Omak | Omak Stampede & Rodeo: rodeo events, a steep-slope race, a parade, a fair, and an Indian pavilion. | Website |
| Aug 14 | South Lake Union | South Lake Union Block Party: music on two stages, food, drinks, and public booths. | Website |
| Aug 14 | Kirkland | Wine Walk with wine tastings at The Village at Totem Lake. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14 | Woodinville | Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction: tastings, chef-made food, and a barrel auction. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 15 | Belltown | All In — an interactive speakeasy-style casino show with games, music, and puzzles. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 15 | Phinney Ridge | PhinneyWood Art Walk: a neighborhood art walk with music and performances. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 15 | Redmond | DroneArt Show: Harry Potter — a drone show inspired by the Harry Potter films. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 15 | Snohomish | Snohomish Block Party: a street fair, makers market, food, a beer garden, and rock bands. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–Aug 15 | Monroe | Summer Showdown — NASCAR-style stock car races with a large prize purse. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Seattle, Waterfront | Waba Korea Expo & Festival: Korean culture, food, goods, and dance. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Seattle Center | Seattle Tattoo Expo: 250 artists, competitions, exhibits, music, and burlesque. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Suquamish | Chief Seattle Days: traditional dancing, canoe races, salmon bake, 5K, and a fair. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Snoqualmie | Boeing Classic — a professional golf tournament with a major prize. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Monroe | Fossil weekend: family-friendly activities with fossils, minerals, and kids’ entertainment. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Langley | Little Big Fest on Whidbey Island: music, art, food, a family zone, and workshops. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | Darrington | Rock the Mountain: music, dancing, and crafts at the base of Whitehorse Mountain. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–Aug 16 | George | Bass Canyon — a major bass music festival with camping. | Website |
| Aug 14–Aug 28 | Seattle | Candlelight Concerts: a string quartet plays famous melodies by candlelight. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Columbia City | Columbia City Night Market: food trucks, makers, music, and a beer garden. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Shoreline | Celebrate Shoreline: a family festival with music, theatre, ponies, activities, and food. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Redmond | Chomp!: a sustainable food festival, farmers market, parade, animals, and music. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Lynnwood | Lynnwood Luau: a Hawaiian festival with music, food, a shirt contest, and dancing. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Kent | Cajun & Creole Fest: Cajun and Creole music, food, drinks, and family activities. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Lakewood | SummerFest: a big family festival with 100 vendors, shows, motocross, and a fire show. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 15 | Tumwater | Tumwater Artesian Brewfest: a beer festival with 125 varieties, food, and games. | Website |
| Aug 15–Aug 16 | Westlake | Seattle Design Festival Block Party: art installations, performances, and design activities. | Website, at a glance |
| Aug 15–Aug 16 | Everett | Fresh Paint: an art festival in downtown Everett with a hundred booths, music, food, and glassblowers. | Website |
| Aug 15–Aug 28 | Belltown | Gourmet cooking class from Hot Stove Society: chef-led cooking lessons. | Website |
| Aug 15–Dec 25 | Pioneer Square | Seahawks — a home NFL season; preseason games in August. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 16 | Capitol Hill | Capitol Hill Garage Sale: a neighborhood sale with many sellers in Cal Anderson Park. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Seattle Center | BrasilFest: Brazilian culture, music, samba, costumes, and food. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Riverview | Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival: Mexican folkloric dances, music, and crafts. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Seward Park | Sundae Runday: running and walking with prizes and ice cream. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Lynnwood | Antique Doll & Toy Market: antique dolls, toys, books, clothing, and teddy bears. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Kent | All Ford Show & Mustang Round Up: car exhibit, fire trucks, and seaplanes. | Website |
| Aug 17–Aug 23 | Long Beach | Washington State International Kite Festival: a sky full of colorful kites. | Website |
| Aug 18 | Central District | Sing along — Totally ‘90s: sing along to 90s hits on the big screen. | Website |
| Aug 20 | Tacoma | Tacoma museum night: free evening hours at city museums. | Website |
| Aug 20–Sep 7 | Tacoma | Venardos Circus: a family circus with acrobats, jugglers, and aerial acts. | Website |
| Aug 21 | Redmond | Redmond Wine Walk: wine tastings at shops in Redmond Town Center. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 21 | Snoqualmie | Wine Train Excursion: a scenic wine train with snacks and tastings. | Website |
| Aug 21–Aug 23 | Bellevue | Everfree Northwest: a My Little Pony convention with games, concerts, and a ball. | Website |
| Aug 21–Aug 23 | Bellevue | Dragonflight Convention: a large tabletop games and tournaments convention. | Website |
| Aug 21–Aug 23 | Centralia | Washington State Garlic Fest: garlic food, music, vendors, and chainsaw carving shows. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Waterfront | Encanto Music Festival: Latin music, dancing, food, and drinks. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Pioneer Square | Sips in the Square: a wine walk through Pioneer Square shops. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Capitol Hill | Robothon: an exhibit and competitions for amateur robotics enthusiasts. | Website |
| Aug 22 | University District | UW Football Fan Fest: a fan event with a mock game, photos, and autographs. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Columbia City | 98118 Fest: music, art demonstrations, local craftspeople, food, and kids. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Georgetown | Acrobatic Conundrum: an outdoor trustfall street cabaret with acrobatics and aerial stunts. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Lake Forest Park | ShoreLake Battle of the Bands: a band competition with food and a beer-wine garden. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Des Moines | Cambodian Cultural Celebration: Cambodian dancing, martial arts, music, and food. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Carnation | Feast in the Field: a multi-course farm dinner with a cocktail. | Website, FAQ |
| Aug 22 | Maple Valley | Princess Picnic: meeting princesses, songs, reading, and dancing for kids. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Snoqualmie | Snoqualmie Days: a parade, breakfast, train rides, and family activities. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Everett | Wheels On The Waterfront: classic cars, trucks, motorcycles, music, and food. | Website |
| Aug 22–Aug 23 | Seattle Center | Festival Sundiata: a celebration of African American art, music, and culture. | Website |
| Aug 22–Aug 23 | Capitol Hill | Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society Plant Sale: rare cacti, succulents, and plants. | Website |
| Aug 23 | Rainier Beach | Stone Sculpture Exhibit at Kubota Garden: dozens of sculptures set against a Japanese garden backdrop. | Website |
| Aug 23 | Lakewood | Pour in the Park: beer and wine tastings in the garden at Lakewold Gardens. | Website |
| Aug 25 | All national parks | Free entry to U.S. national parks; a higher visitor turnout is expected. | Website |
| Aug 27 | Fremont | About Last Night: Dating Disaster Stories — an evening of candid stories about failed dates. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 27–Aug 28 | Various venues | Beat Masters Beat Battle: a hip-hop producer competition for a prize. | Website |
| Aug 27–Sep 7 | Monroe | Evergreen State Fair: a fair with animals, food, a carnival, and shows. | Website |
| Aug 28–Aug 29 | Olympia | South Sound Block Party: music, food, games, and views of Puget Sound. | Website |
| Aug 28–Aug 30 | Bellevue | Arts in the Garden: garden art, artists, food trucks, and weekend events. | Website |
| Aug 28–Aug 30 | Neah Bay | Makah Days Celebration: a fair, canoe races, dancing, a parade, and salmon bakes. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Waterfront | Waterfront Block Party: music, dancing, parades, food, and family activities along the waterfront. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Chinatown / International District | CID Food Walk: cheap lunch specials at Asian restaurants. | Website |
| Aug 29 | SoDo | The Trapeze Soirée: flying trapeze show for all ages. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 29 | Mercer Island | Art Uncorked: wine, beer, and cider tastings with art and music. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 29 | Georgetown | Electric Aircraft Expo: electric aircraft, a film, and a panel discussion. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Des Moines | Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest: blues, local brewers’ beer, and food. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 29 | Tacoma | Polynesian Luau: an island dinner, Polynesian music, dancing, and a fire-knife show. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Parkland / Tacoma | LeMay Annual Show: 1,000 vintage cars, vendors, and food trucks. | Website |
| Aug 30 | Issaquah | Confluence Music Festival: music, art, food, drinks, and local artists. | Website |