The week in the Seattle area promises to be packed, from the nostalgic “Totally ’90s” sing-along and ZooTunes concerts to the kite festival in Long Beach, free movie screenings, and citywide art walks. Live-music fans can look forward to performances at Woodland Park Zoo, Marymoor Park, and Chateau Ste. Michelle, while sports fans can catch Seattle Sounders and Seattle Mariners games. The calendar also includes wine tastings, a food tour of Pike Place Market, family festivals, theater productions, conventions, schooner cruises, and free admission to national parks on August 25. Details and current dates are compiled from Events12 and sources provided by the organizers.
Seattle-Area Events: August 18–25, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| August 18 | Central District, Seattle | “Totally ’90s” Sing-Along: 30 music videos with subtitles, featuring songs by NSYNC, TLC, Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and the Spice Girls. | Tickets and information, map |
| August 18 and 20 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | ZooTunes concerts at Woodland Park Zoo: Courtney Barnett on August 18 and The Breeders on August 20. | Website and tickets, tickets, map |
| August 18–23 | Long Beach | Washington State International Kite Festival: competitions and colorful kite launches by professionals and visitors. | Festival website, map |
| August 18–27 | Bellevue and Kirkland | Free outdoor movie screenings in city parks. The lineup includes How to Train Your Dragon, Wicked, and Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. | |
| August 18–September 7 | Various locations | Free summer concerts in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, Redmond, Tacoma, Edmonds, and other cities across the region. | |
| August 18–September 8 | Various Seattle parks | Dancing ’til Dusk: One-hour dance lessons followed by outdoor dance parties on Tuesdays and Thursdays, plus August 30. | Event website, photos, video |
| August 18–September 27 | Woodinville | The Summer Concerts series, featuring jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary performers at the Chateau Ste. Michelle amphitheater. Upcoming shows include O.A.R. on August 18 and Gipsy Kings on August 21. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| August 18–October 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Two-hour schooner cruises aboard the Bay Lady on Elliott Bay. Daytime and sunset cruises are available; drinks and snacks are sold onboard. | Departure map, video |
| August 18–December 31 | Downtown, Seattle | Pike Place Market Food Tour with tastings from eight artisan producers and guidance from a chef. | Tickets and information, map |
| August 18, 2026–December 31, 2027 | Various locations | Free activities, including walks around the Ballard Locks, the Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, classical concerts, a sculpture park, and urban walking routes. | |
| August 19–28 | Various Seattle parks | Center City Cinema — free outdoor movie screenings. Visitors are encouraged to bring a blanket, chair, and snacks; screenings may be canceled because of rain. | Schedule, screening schedule, photos |
| August 19–September 6 | Various locations | Theater programming with musicals and plays, including Freak the Mighty, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Complemento, and Jurassic Parking Lot. | |
| August 19–September 11 | Redmond | The Marymoor Live concert series at Marymoor Park. Upcoming performances include Trombone Shorty on August 19, Needtobreathe on August 21, and Alison Krauss + Union Station on August 22. | Series website, tickets, map |
| August 19–April 16, 2027 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Home matches for Seattle Sounders soccer club at Lumen Field. Games during this period include matches on August 19 and 22. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| August 20 | Tacoma | Free Museum Night: Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | |
| August 20–21 | Various locations | Free Seattle Art Walks: August 20 in Edmonds and August 21 in Seattle’s University District. | Information |
| August 20–September 7 | Tacoma | Venardos Circus — a family show featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and dancers under the big top at Point Defiance Park. | Circus website, reviews, map |
| August 21 | Seattle Center | Free screening of Masters of the Universe on a 40-foot screen as part of Movies at the Mural. | Information, map |
| August 21 | Redmond | Redmond Wine Walk: A glass and 12 wine tastings at shops in Redmond Town Center, with live music on the plaza. | Website, tickets, map |
| August 21 | Snoqualmie | Wine Train Excursion: A scenic train ride with a glass of wine, snacks, and eight tastings for guests over 21. | Tickets, map |
| August 21–23 | Bellevue | Everfree Northwest — a family convention inspired by My Little Pony, with games, concerts, a formal ball, and vendor areas. | Convention website, photos, map |
| August 21–23 | Bellevue | Dragonflight Convention — a tabletop gaming convention with tournaments, a large game library, and hundreds of gaming sessions. | Website, map, photos |
| August 21–23 | Centralia | Washington State Garlic Festival: Garlic dishes, beer, wine, workshops, live music, wood carving, and children’s activities. | Festival website, photos, map |
| August 21–28 | Seattle | Candlelight Concerts — chamber concerts by a string quartet under the glow of artificial candlelight, featuring music by The Beatles, Drake, Michael Jackson, Adele, and Hans Zimmer. | Website and tickets, video |
| August 21–29 | Seattle area | Walking tours by the Seattle Architecture Foundation through the historic and architectural districts of Ballard, Seattle Center, the University of Washington, and Queen Anne. | Tour schedule, frequently asked questions, video |
| August 21–September 5 | Belltown, Seattle | All In, an interactive underground-casino-style show featuring games, secrets, live music, and puzzles for audiences 18 and older. | Tickets, review, map |
| August 21–September 13 | Various locations | Sunflower season at farms in Snohomish and Nisqually, with photo areas, wagon rides, and children’s activities. | |
| August 21–September 27 | SoDo, Seattle | Home games for the Seattle Mariners baseball team at T-Mobile Park. Upcoming games are August 21–23 against the Chicago Cubs. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| August 22 | Waterfront, Seattle | Encanto Music Festival: Latin American, South American, and Caribbean music, salsa, Latin jazz, dancing, food, and a beer garden. | Festival website, map |
| August 22 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Sips in the Square: 12 tastings at shops throughout Pioneer Square. | Tickets, map |
| August 22 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Free Robothon exhibition, where robotics enthusiasts showcase their creations, exchange ideas, and compete. | Event website, photos, map |
| August 22 | Columbia City, Seattle | Free 98118 Fest with live music, artist demonstrations, local makers, food trucks, and children’s activities. | Festival website, map |
| August 22 | Lake Forest Park | Free ShoreLake Battle of the Bands featuring performances by emerging Washington bands, food, and a beer garden. | Competition website, map |
| August 22 | Des Moines | Free Cambodian Cultural Celebration with traditional dances, martial arts, music, food, and games. | Information, map, video |
| August 22 | Maple Valley | Princess Picnic with Belle and Sleeping Beauty, featuring songs, storytelling, dancing, and treats for children. | Event, tickets, map |
| August 22 | Snoqualmie | Free Snoqualmie Days festival with a pancake breakfast, parade, children’s zone, model trains, vendors, and music. | Website, schedule, map |
| August 22 | Everett | Free exhibition of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, Wheels On The Waterfront, with live music and food trucks. | Website, map |
| August 22–23 | Seattle Center | Festival Sundiata — a free celebration of African American art, culture, and entertainment. | Information, map |
| August 22–23 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Free sale of rare cacti, succulents, plants, and gardening supplies. | Website, map |
| August 22–30 | Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah | Trailhead Direct — weekend and select-holiday bus trips to hiking trails in the Issaquah Alps and Mount Si. | Schedules and routes, photos |
| August 22–30 | Port Townsend | Olympic Music Festival — world-class chamber-music concerts at Wheeler Theater in Fort Worden State Park. | Program, map, video |
| August 22–September 4 | Belltown, Seattle | Hands-on cooking classes at Hot Stove Society, with chef demonstrations and tastings. | Schedule and registration, map |
| August 22–September 12 | Downtown, Seattle | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — a theatrical production about the adult Harry, Ron, and Hermione, featuring illusions and magic. | Show website, tickets, map |
| August 22–October 31 | Skykomish | Free miniature-train rides on Saturdays: a 10-minute route across a bridge and through a tunnel, followed by a visit to the gift shop. | Railway website, Kitsap Live Steamers schedule, map |
| August 23 | Rainier Beach, Seattle | Free stone-sculpture exhibition at Kubota Garden, with works available for purchase and an opportunity to explore the 20-acre Japanese garden. | Information, map |
| August 23 | Lakewood | Pour in the Park — wine and beer tasting with a glass and 12 tasting tickets, food trucks, and a free shuttle. | Tickets and information, map |
| August 23–September 25 | Carnation | Remlinger Concerts — outdoor concerts at Remlinger Farms. Cake performs on August 23. | Series website, tickets, map |
| August 23–October 10 | Westlake, Seattle | Dance parties aboard The Hiyu ferry on Lake Union, with live or electronic music, food, and bars. | Schedule, photos, map |
| August 25 | National parks | Free admission to U.S. national parks, including Mount Rainier and Olympic National Park. | Information about free days |
| August 25–September 13 | Tacoma | Baseball games featuring the Tacoma Rainiers at Cheney Stadium. | Team website, schedule, tickets |
| August 26 | Ballard, Seattle | Romantic Concerts Under the Stars featuring bossa nova, samba, and Brazilian jazz on the roof of Olympic Rooftop Pavilion. | Tickets, map, video |
| August 26–September 23 | Seattle Center | Home games for the Seattle Storm women’s basketball team at Climate Pledge Arena. The nearest game is August 26 against Toronto Tempo. | Team website, tickets, map |
| August 27 | Fremont, Seattle | About Last Night: Dating Disaster Stories — comedic stories about disastrous dates and casual hookups, accompanied by live music. | Website and tickets, tickets, map |
| August 27–28 | Various locations | Free Beat Masters Beat Battle hip-hop producer tournament, with a $1,000 prize. | Tournament website, photos, video |
| August 27–September 7 | Monroe | Evergreen State Fair: Farm animals, pig races, fair food, monster trucks, rides, and a concert program. | Fair website, map |
| August 28 | Downtown, Seattle | Free evening program The Night Shift at Pike Place Market, with live music, performances, crafts, food, and a beer garden. | Information, map |
| August 28–29 | Olympia | South Sound Block Party — a music festival with 14 bands, food trucks, games, a beer garden, and views of Puget Sound. | Festival website, map |
| August 28–30 | Bellevue | Free garden-art exhibition Arts in the Garden, featuring work by 26 artists, food trucks, and walks through the botanical garden. | Exhibition website, map |