The first weekend of August in Seattle promises a packed schedule: from spectacular aerial performances and a waterfront festival weekend to craft fairs, neighborhood celebrations, and concerts for every taste. South Seattle is gearing up for daily flyovers by the Blue Angels, while on other stages locals can look forward to African and summer neighborhood festivals, arts events, and a neon-festive vibe along the coast and in the parks. If you want to combine “wow” entertainment with culture and strolling, it’s a great time to start a route with the big events on Aug 1–2 and, alongside that, check out what’s continuing—because in the city, it doesn’t really end.
This selection is compiled based on material from https://www.events12.com/seattle/ and includes the key events and activities planned for Aug 1–2.
Events in Seattle for the coming week
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 1–2 | South Seattle | Blue Angels show with daily flyovers at 3:30 pm, spectator areas, a Jet Blast Bash party, and paid premium-comfort seating. | Website |
| Aug 1–2 | Seattle Convention Center Summit | Fiber arts festival with more than 100 yarn, fiber, and craft vendors, plus classes. | Website, schedule, registration |
| Aug 1–2 | Judkins Park and Playfield, Seattle | Umoja Fest — an African festival and parade with music, food, cultural programming, and family fun. | Website |
| Aug 1–2 | Magnolia Playfield, Seattle | Magnolia Summerfest — a summer neighborhood festival with music, a parade, a movie screening, and a kids’ zone. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 1–2 | Stan Sayres Memorial Park, Seattle | Seafair Weekend Festival — hydroplane racing, the Blue Angels air show, and a car show. | Website, tickets, venue map |
| Aug 1–2 | Redmond Town Center, Redmond | Redmond Arts Festival — an art fair with 60 booths and live performances. | Website |
| Aug 1–2 | Tacoma / Browns Point Improvement Club | The Original Browns Point Salmon Bake — dinner, music, art shows, and kids’ games by the water. | Website |
| Aug 1–2 | Kitsap County Fairgrounds & Events Center, Bremerton | Kitsap Rock & Blues Festival — rock and blues with 10 artists, beer gardens, and food. | Website |
| Aug 1–2 | Downtown Anacortes | Anacortes Arts Festival — a major arts festival with 220 booths, stages, and kids’ activities. | Website, entertainment, map |
| Aug 1–15 | Seattle parks, Lynnwood, Burien, Fall City | Shakespeare in the Park — Shakespeare productions in parks. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 1–16 | A park across the Puget Sound region | Shakespeare in the Park — “Macbeth” in regional parks. | Website |
| Aug 1–16 | Snohomish | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire — a Renaissance fair with knights, crafts, and food. | Website |
| Aug 1–27 | Bellevue & Kirkland | Outdoor movies in parks across East Seattle. | |
| Aug 1–28 | Seattle (various venues) | Free movies in Seattle parks. | Website |
| Aug 1–28 | Seattle | Candlelight Concerts — intimate candlelit concerts. | Website |
| Aug 1–29 | Seattle neighborhoods | Architecture walks around the city. | Website, FAQ |
| Aug 1–30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus trips to the mountains and trails. | Website |
| Aug 1–Sept 6 | Seattle | Theatre productions on various dates. | |
| Aug 1–Sept 7 | Various neighborhoods | Free concerts in parks and neighborhoods. | |
| Aug 1–Sept 13 | Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers baseball at Cheney Stadium. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 1–Oct 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | A harbor cruise on the schooner Bay Lady. | Website |
| Aug 1–Oct 31 | Skykomish | A weekend ride on the miniature train. | Website |
| Aug 1–Dec 31 | Downtown, Seattle | A Taste of Pike Place Market tasting tour. | Website |
| Aug 1–Dec 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Harbor cruise along the waterfront and working port. | Website |
| Aug 1–Dec 31 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | An underground tour of historic Seattle. | Website |
| Aug 2–Sept 20 | Westlake, Seattle | A party aboard the ferry The Hiyu with dancing, music, and bars. | Website, gallery |
| Aug 2–Sept 27 | Woodinville | Summer concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 2–Oct 9 | Phinney Ridge | ZooTunes concerts at Woodland Park Zoo. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 4–13 | Renton | Seahawks training camp. | Website |
| Aug 4–30 | Seattle (various venues) | Park dancing—lessons and outdoor dancing at dusk. | Website |
| Aug 5 | Rainier Beach | Farm dinner at The Seasonal Table. | Website |
| Aug 5–9 | Darrington | Re/Evolution Festival music festival. | Website |
| Aug 6 | Seattle and Tacoma | Museum Day — free admission to museums and gardens. | |
| Aug 6 | Green Lake | Hiroshima to Hope memorial event with lanterns on the water. | Website |
| Aug 6–8 | Capitol Hill | Arc Dance dance show. | Website |
| Aug 6–9 | Morton | Morton Loggers Jubilee lumber-harvest festival. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 6–21 | Various venues | Art walks: Seattle Art Walks. | Website |
| Aug 6–Dec 27 | Eastlake, Seattle | A dinner cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington. | Website |
| Aug 7 | Belltown | Fresh music — More Music at the Moore concert. | Website |
| Aug 7–8 | Edmonds | Edmonds Block Party — food, music, and family fun. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 7–9 | Capitol Hill | Capitol Hill Block Party — a major music festival. | Website |
| Aug 7–9 | Lower Queen Anne | CatVideoFest — a compilation of funny cat videos. | Website |
| Aug 7–9 | North Bend | The Festival at Mount Si — festival with a parade, a 5K, and fireworks. | Website |
| Aug 7–21 | Seattle Center | Movies at the Mural — Friday movies on the big screen. | Website |
| Aug 7–Sept 13 | Various locations | Sunny farms with sunflowers and family activities. | |
| Aug 8 | Pioneer Square | Seahawks Football Fest — a football celebration with music and autograph opportunities. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Beacon Hill | Beacon Arts Street Fair — a neighborhood fair with music and art. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Ballard | Beer Run — a 5K run with beer, music, and prizes. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 8 | South Park | Duwamish River Festival — a family celebration by the river. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Bellevue | Bellevue International Festival — a multicultural family festival. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Woodinville | Celebrate Woodinville Festival — parade, market, food, and fun. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Tacoma | Glass Fest Northwest — a glass festival with free museum admission. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Tacoma | In the Spirit Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival — Indigenous dancing, music, and crafts. | Website |
| Aug 8 | Tacoma | Taste of Asia Pacific — a culinary class featuring Pohnpei cuisine. | Website |
| Aug 8–9 | Sand Point | Smol Art Mart — an art market featuring local artists. | Website |
| Aug 8–9 | Redmond | Ananda Mela — an India festival with music, food, and dance. | Website |
| Aug 8–9 | Coupeville | Coupeville Arts and Crafts Festival — an arts festival on Whidbey Island. | Website |
| Aug 8–15 | Belltown | An interactive show: All In (speakeasy style). | Website |
| Aug 8–30 | Port Townsend | Olympic Music Festival — world-class chamber music. | Website |
| Aug 8–Sept 25 | Carnation | Remlinger Concerts at the farm. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 9 | Brighton | Othello Park International Festival — a neighborhood multicultural festival. | Website |
| Aug 9 | All state parks | Washington State Park free day. | Website |
| Aug 9 | Tacoma | Art on the Ave — an art festival on 6th Avenue. | Website |
| Aug 9 | Snoqualmie Pass | Tunnel Marathons — a mountain marathon with a tunnel. | Website |
| Aug 9–Nov 1 | Pioneer Square | Seattle Reign matches. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 9–Apr 16, 2027 | Pioneer Square | Seattle Sounders matches. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 10–Sept 23 | Seattle Center | Seattle Storm matches. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 11 | Shoreline | North City Jazz Walk — a jazz walk through the neighborhood. | Website |
| Aug 11–Sept 11 | Redmond | Marymoor Live — concerts at Marymoor Park. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 13 | Waterfront | After Hours: Summer Vacation at the Seattle Aquarium. | Website |
| Aug 13–16 | Omak | Omak Stampede & Rodeo — rodeo, parade, and shows. | Website |
| Aug 14 | South Lake Union | South Lake Union Block Party — food, stages, and entertainment. | Website |
| Aug 14 | Kirkland | Wine Walk — adult wine tastings. | Tickets |
| Aug 14 | Woodinville | Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction — dinner, tastings, and an auction. | Website |
| Aug 14–15 | Phinney Ridge | PhinneyWood Art Walk — an art walk and neighborhood celebration. | Website |
| Aug 14–15 | Redmond | DroneArt Show: Harry Potter — a drone show inspired by the films. | Website |
| Aug 14–15 | Snohomish | Snohomish Block Party — fair, market, and music. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–15 | Monroe | Summer Showdown — NASCAR auto races. | Website |
| Aug 14–16 | Waterfront | Waba Korea Expo & Festival — Korean food, products, and dancing. | Website |
| Aug 14–16 | Seattle Center | Seattle Tattoo Expo — a tattoo convention with artists and shows. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–16 | Suquamish | Chief Seattle Days — traditions, dancing, paddling, and a salmon bake. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–16 | Snoqualmie | Boeing Classic — a professional golf tournament. | Website, schedule of events |
| Aug 14–16 | Monroe | FossilEra Open House — fossils, minerals, and family activities. | Event |
| Aug 14–16 | Langley | Little Big Fest — music, art, food, and a family zone. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–16 | Darrington | Rock the Mountain — music festival by Whitehorse Mountain. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–16 | George | Bass Canyon — a bass music festival at Gorge Amphitheatre. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Columbia City | Columbia City Night Market — a night market with food and music. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Georgetown | Sky Lounge 1970 at Museum of Flight. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Shoreline | Celebrate Shoreline — a family festival and music. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Mountlake Terrace | Get Sauced — spicy sauce festival. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Redmond | Chomp! — a sustainable food festival. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Lynnwood | Lynnwood Luau — a Hawaiian festival. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Kent | Cajun & Creole Fest — Louisiana music and food. | Website |
| Aug 15 | Sumner | Sip Sumner: Urban Cowboy — a wine stroll. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 15 | Lakewood | SummerFest — a major city festival with shows and lights. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 15 | Tumwater | Tumwater Artesian Brewfest — beer, wine, and food. | Website |
| Aug 15–16 | Westlake | Seattle Design Festival Block Party — design, installations, and performances. | Website, overview |
| Aug 15–16 | Everett | Fresh Paint — an art festival in downtown Everett. | Website |
| Aug 15–28 | Belltown | Cooking classes by Hot Stove Society. | Website |
| Aug 15–Dec 25 | Pioneer Square | Seahawks matches. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 16 | Capitol Hill | Capitol Hill Garage Sale — a big neighborhood garage market. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Seattle Center | BrasilFest — Brazilian culture, music, and samba. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Riverview | Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival — Mexican dancing and music. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Seward Park | Sundae Runday — a run/walk with ice cream. | Website |
| Aug 16 | Lynnwood | Antique Doll & Toy Market — antique dolls and toys. | Event |
| Aug 16 | Kent | All Ford Show & Mustang Round Up — a Ford car show. | Website |
| Aug 17–23 | Long Beach | Washington State International Kite Festival — kite festival. | Website |
| Aug 18 | Central District | The Totally ‘90s Sing Along — a ’90s sing-along. | Website |
| Aug 20 | Tacoma | Free museum night in Tacoma. | |
| Aug 20–Sept 7 | Tacoma | Venardos Circus — a family circus. | Website |
| Aug 21 | Redmond | Redmond Wine Walk — a wine stroll with live music. | Website |
| Aug 21 | Snoqualmie | Wine Train Excursion — a wine train. | Website |
| Aug 21–23 | Bellevue | Everfree Northwest — My Little Pony convention. | Website |
| Aug 21–23 | Bellevue | Dragonflight Convention — tabletop games and tournaments. | Website |
| Aug 21–23 | Centralia | Washington State Garlic Fest — a garlic festival. | Website, photos |
| Aug 22 | Waterfront | Encanto Music Festival — Latin American music and dance. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Capitol Hill | Robothon — a robot exhibition and competition. | Website |
| Aug 22 | University District | UW Football Fan Fest — a U.W. Husky football celebration. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Columbia City | 98118 Fest — a neighborhood festival with music and food. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Georgetown | Trustfall — an outdoor acrobatic show. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Lake Forest Park | Battle of the Bands — a band competition. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Des Moines | Cambodian Cultural Celebration — a Cambodian festival. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Carnation | Feast in the Field — a farm dinner. | Website, FAQ |
| Aug 22 | Maple Valley | Princess Picnic — a kids’ event with princesses. | Event |
| Aug 22 | Snoqualmie | Snoqualmie Days — a city festival with a parade and trains. | Website |
| Aug 22 | Everett | Wheels On The Waterfront — car viewing on the waterfront. | Website |
| Aug 22–23 | Seattle Center | Festival Sundiata — an African American arts and culture festival. | Website |
| Aug 22–23 | Capitol Hill | Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society Plant Sale. | Event |
| Aug 23 | Rainier Beach | Stone Sculpture Exhibit — an exhibit of stone sculptures. | Website |
| Aug 23 | Lakewood | Pour in the Park — a wine-and-beer garden festival. | Website |
| Aug 25 | All national parks | Free entry day at U.S. national parks. | Website |
| Aug 27–28 | Various venues | Beat Masters Beat Battle — a hip-hop beat battle for producers. | Website |
| Aug 27–Sept 7 | Monroe | Evergreen State Fair — a major state fair. | Website |
| Aug 28–29 | Olympia | South Sound Block Party — a music festival overlooking the bay. | Website |
| Aug 28–30 | Bellevue | Arts in the Garden — garden arts exhibition. | Website |
| Aug 28–30 | Neah Bay | Makah Days Celebration — a street fair, dancing, and a salmon bake. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Waterfront | Waterfront Block Party — a waterfront festival with music and parades. | Website |
| Aug 29 | International District | CID Food Walk — lunch specials in Chinatown. | Website |
| Aug 29 | SoDo | The Trapeze Soirée — a trapeze show. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 29 | Mercer Island | Art Uncorked — wine, craft, and food tastings. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 29 | Georgetown | Electric Aircraft Expo — electric aircraft and a panel discussion. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Des Moines | Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest — blues and a beer festival. | Event, tickets |
| Aug 29 | Tacoma | Polynesian Luau — a Hawaiian/Polynesian luau. | Website |
| Aug 29 | Parkland | LeMay Annual Show — classic cars and antiques. | Website |
| Aug 30 | Issaquah | Confluence Music Festival — music, food, and art in the park. | Website |
| Aug 30–31 | T-Mobile Park | Noah Kahan concerts. |