The week of August 14–21 promises Seattle and the surrounding area a packed lineup for every taste: from free street festivals, art walks, and outdoor movie screenings to concerts, sporting events, wine tastings, and unusual shows. Highlights include the South Lake Union Block Party, Waba Korea Expo, Seattle Tattoo Expo, BrasilFest, food and design festivals, GreenStage Shakespeare productions, and colorful performances on the water and in local parks. Sports fans can choose from baseball, soccer, basketball, auto racing, and golf, while music lovers can look forward to performances at Marymoor Park, Woodland Park Zoo, and Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery. The complete schedule and details are compiled from Events12: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Seattle-Area Events: August 14–21, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 14 | South Lake Union Discovery Center, Seattle | Free South Lake Union Block Party featuring live music on two stages, food trucks, a beer and cocktail garden, lawn games, and booths from local organizations. | Website, schedule, map |
| Aug 14 | Frye Art Museum, Seattle | Free Frye Nouveau after-hours party for guests 21 and older, with exhibition galleries, art activities, and drinks in the courtyard. Advance registration required. | Website, map |
| Aug 14 | The Village at Totem Lake, Kirkland | Wine walk with a complimentary glass and 12 tastings of local wines for guests 21 and older. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 14–15 | Various parks in Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, and Fall City | Free GreenStage productions: Shakespeare’s Coriolanus and The Winter’s Tale, plus shortened versions of other plays in smaller parks. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–15 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | Free PhinneyWood Art Walk, a neighborhood celebration with exhibitions, music, and performances at about 30 venues. | Website, map |
| Aug 14–15 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Harry Potter drone show: 1,200 illuminated drones recreate characters and scenes from the Harry Potter films. Tickets: $35–88. | Tickets and information, map, video |
| Aug 14–15 | Harvey Airfield, Snohomish | Snohomish Block Party: street fair, artisan market, food trucks, beer garden, kids’ zone, and concerts featuring grunge, punk, and indie rock. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 14–15 | Evergreen Speedway, Monroe | Summer Showdown race weekend: a NASCAR-sanctioned 200-lap race with a $30,000 purse. | Website, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Pier 62, Seattle | Free Waba Korea Expo & Festival featuring Korean food, merchandise, cultural programming, and dance performances. | Website, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle | Seattle Tattoo Expo: around 250 tattoo artists, contests, exhibitions, vendors, live music, karaoke, and burlesque shows. | Website, schedule, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Various venues, Issaquah | Free Aire Craft Festival featuring aerial performances, films, live music, workshops, and a parade on Front Street. | Website, schedule, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Suquamish Community House, Suquamish | Free Chief Seattle Days featuring a memorial service, salmon barbecue, 5K run, traditional dancing, canoe races, tournaments, and a fair. | Website, schedule, map |
| Aug 14–16 | The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie | Boeing Classic golf tournament with a $2 million purse; a flyover is scheduled for August 14. | Spectator information, schedule, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, Langley | Little Big Fest music festival with concerts, art, food and drinks, family and wellness areas, a dance party, and workshops. | Website, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington | Rock the Mountain festival with live music, dancing, crafts, and entertainment at the foot of Whitehorse Mountain. Children 12 and under are free. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 14–16 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George | Bass Canyon bass music festival featuring leading electronic artists and camping options. | Website, map, photos |
| Aug 14–16 | Omak Stampede Rodeo, Omak | Omak Stampede featuring rodeo events, a Native American encampment and powwow, an art exhibition, carnival, parade, and traditional horse racing. | Website, schedule, video 1, video 2 |
| Aug 14–21 | Seattle Center and other venues | Free movie screenings: outdoor films on a 40-foot screen as part of Movies at the Mural; August 14 — Coco, August 21 — Masters of the Universe. | Website, map |
| Aug 14–21 | Various venues in Seattle and the surrounding area | Free Seattle Art Walks—walks between venues featuring art exhibitions: August 14 in Belltown, August 20 in Edmonds, and August 21 in the University District. | Website |
| Aug 14–21 | Seattle parks | Free Center City Cinema outdoor screenings in city parks; blankets, chairs, and snacks are recommended. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–21 | Various Seattle theaters and venues | Theater program featuring Mysterious Man, Freak the Mighty, Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, Night Night, Roger Roger, and other performances. | Program information |
| Aug 14–21 | Various venues in Seattle and the surrounding area | Free concerts at Ballard Locks, in Belltown, downtown Seattle, along Lake Washington Boulevard, and in Bellevue, Lake Forest Park, Arlington, Edmonds, and other areas. | — |
| Aug 14–21 | Various farms in the region | Sunflower season: walks through the fields, photo areas, wagon rides, and children’s activities; August 14–30 at Mountainview Farm in Snohomish, and starting August 15 at a farm in Olympia. | — |
| Aug 14–21 | Cheney Stadium, Tacoma | Home and away games during the Tacoma Rainiers baseball season. | Website, schedule, tickets |
| Aug 14–21 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Seattle Storm women’s basketball home games: August 14 against Portland Fire and August 16 against Chicago Sky. | Website, map, tickets |
| Aug 14–21 | Remlinger Farms, Carnation | Farm concerts: August 14 — Men at Work; August 15 — Grateful Dead Tribute. | Website, tickets, bus |
| Aug 14–21 | Seattle’s Tall Ship, Seattle | Two-hour sailing cruises aboard the schooner Bay Lady on Elliott Bay; daytime and sunset departures are available. | Map, video |
| Aug 14–21 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Reign women’s soccer match: August 14 against Chicago Stars. | Website, map, tickets |
| Aug 14–21 | Pike Place Market, Seattle | Food tour of Pike Place Market with tastings from eight artisan vendors, led by a chef. | Tickets and information, map |
| Aug 15 | Columbia City, Seattle | Columbia City Night Market: eight food trucks, around 20 vendors and artisans, live music, and a beer garden. | Website, map |
| Aug 15 | The Museum of Flight, Seattle | Sky Lounge 1970 party for guests 21 and older, with dinner, drinks, games, live music, and dancing in a 1970s atmosphere. | Website, map |
| Aug 15 | Cromwell Park, Shoreline | Free family-friendly Celebrate Shoreline festival with music, children’s theater, pony rides, interactive activities, food trucks, and a beer garden. | Website, map |
| Aug 15 | West Plaza Marketplace, Mountlake Terrace | Free Get Sauced hot sauce festival with 40 vendors, food trucks, music, family entertainment, and contests. | Website, map |
| Aug 15 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Free, environmentally focused Chomp! food festival featuring a farmers market, cooking demonstrations, live music, a street-band parade, animals, and a beer garden. | Website, parade, map |
| Aug 15 | Lynnwood Event Center, Lynnwood | Free Lynnwood Luau Hawaiian festival featuring music, Hawaiian food, crafts, dancing, and a Hawaiian shirt contest. | Website, photos, map |
| Aug 15 | Burlington Green, Kent | Free Cajun & Creole Fest with Zydeco and Cajun bands, themed food, drinks, vendors, and children’s activities. | Website, map |
| Aug 15 | Downtown Sumner | Sip Sumner wine walk with a glass and eight tastings of wine, beer, or cider at shops along Main Street. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 15 | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood | Free SummerFest featuring vendors, food trucks, international stage shows, aerial motocross, circus performers, classic cars, and a fire show. | Website, schedule, map |
| Aug 15 | Tumwater Valley Golf Club, Tumwater | Tumwater Artesian Brewfest: tastings of 125 Northwest beers, cider, and spirits, along with food and games. For guests 21 and older only. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 15–16 | Lake Union Park, Seattle | Seattle Design Festival Block Party featuring large-scale art installations, performances, and interactive design activities. | Festival website, Block Party information, map |
| Aug 15–16 | Schack Art Center, Everett | Free Fresh Paint transforms downtown Everett into open-air art studios, with around 100 booths, music, food, and glassmaking demonstrations. | Website, farmers market, map |
| Aug 15–16 | Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, Snohomish | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire with medieval knights, jesters, crafts, food, performances, and taverns for adults. | Website, evening program, map |
| Aug 15–16 | Two Seattle theaters | Candlelight concerts by the glow of artificial candles: August 16—Coldplay music at the Arctic Club Hotel. | Website and tickets, video |
| Aug 15–16 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Seahawks season: on August 15, the team plays at home against the Dallas Cowboys. | Website, map, tickets |
| Aug 15–21 | Various routes from Seattle, Bellevue, and Issaquah | Trailhead Direct—weekend bus service to hiking trails in the Issaquah Alps and around Mount Si; fares are $3 one way, while children under 18 ride free. | Website |
| Aug 15–21 | The Hiyu, Lake Union | Dance parties aboard a floating ferry with live or DJ music, food, and bars; most cruises depart from MOHAI. | Website, map |
| Aug 16 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Free BrasilFest featuring Brazilian music, samba, colorful costumes, capoeira, and traditional cuisine. | Website, map |
| Aug 16 | Photographic Center Northwest, Seattle | Free Photo Zine & Book Fair featuring photo books, magazines, zines, prints, and other publications by independent creators and organizations. | Website, map |
| Aug 16 | Neptune Theatre, Seattle | Chris Ramsay’s It’s Probably Nothing, a show about UFOs, paranormal phenomena, puzzles, and magic. | Website, map |
| Aug 16 | South Seattle College, Seattle | Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival of Mexican dance, featuring 11 ensembles, live music, food, and crafts. | Website, photos, map |
| Aug 16 | Seward Park, Seattle | Sundae Runday race featuring a children’s start, 10K and 5K distances, and a two-mile walk, followed by ice cream for participants. | Website, map |
| Aug 16 | ShoWare Center, Kent | Free Mustang Round Up & All Ford Show featuring classic cars, fire trucks, and seaplanes. | Website, map |
| Aug 16–21 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | ZooTunes concert series: the Beths and Beach Bunny perform August 16, and Courtney Barnett performs August 18. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 16–21 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Sounders matches: August 16 against Vancouver Whitecaps and August 19 against Austin FC. | Schedule, map, tickets |
| Aug 17–21 | Long Beach, Washington | Free Washington State International Kite Festival featuring competitions and mass launches of colorful kites. | Website, map |
| Aug 18 | Central Cinema, Seattle | The Totally ’90s Sing Along karaoke night: 30 music videos with subtitles to sing along with. | Website and tickets, map |
| Aug 18–21 | Bellevue and Kirkland parks | Free outdoor movie screenings: August 18 at Bellevue Downtown Park—How to Train Your Dragon; August 20 at Crossroads Park—Wicked. | — |
| Aug 18–21 | Seattle parks | Free dance lessons and Dancing ’til Dusk parties in city parks on Tuesdays and Thursdays. | Website |
| Aug 18–21 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Summer concerts in the winery amphitheater: August 18—O.A.R.; August 21—Gipsy Kings. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 19–21 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Marymoor Live concerts: August 19—Trombone Shorty; August 21—Needtobreathe. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 20 | Tacoma museums | Free Museum Night featuring Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | — |
| Aug 20–21 | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma | Venardos Circus: family circus show with acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and dancers. | Website, map |
| Aug 21 | Redmond Town Center, Redmond | Wine walk with a glass and 12 tastings at shops throughout the shopping center; for guests 21 and older. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 21 | Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie | Wine train journey featuring a scenic route, a glass of wine, snacks, and eight tastings for guests 21 and older. | Tickets, map |
| Aug 21 | Base Camp Studios 2, Seattle | All In, an interactive underground-casino-style show featuring games, mysteries, live music, and puzzles. For guests 18 and older. | Tickets, map |
| Aug 21 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home game against the Chicago Cubs. | Schedule, map, tickets |
| Aug 21 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Gipsy Kings concert in the winery amphitheater. | Website, tickets, map |
| Aug 21 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Needtobreathe concert at the outdoor Marymoor Live venue. | Website, tickets, map |