The week in and around Seattle promises a packed lineup: concerts by The Breeders and Candlelight, free movie screenings, theater premieres, cultural festivals, garlic and kite festivals, wine tastings, sporting events, and family activities. In the city, you can attend Festival Sundiata, Encanto Music Festival, and Robothon. Outside Seattle, options include Snoqualmie Days, a wine-tasting train ride, a circus in Tacoma, and chamber concerts in Port Townsend. Outdoor enthusiasts can enjoy walks, tours, trips to hiking trails, and cruises around the bay. Details and the latest schedules are compiled from Events12: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Seattle-Area Events for the Coming Week
| Dates | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 20 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | The Breeders concert as part of the ZooTunes series at Woodland Park Zoo. Starts at 6:00 p.m. | Event website, tickets, map |
| Aug 20 | Tacoma | Free museum evening featuring Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | |
| Aug 20–21 | Multiple locations | Free Seattle Art Walks; on August 20 in Edmonds and on August 21 in the University District. | Event website |
| Aug 20–23 | Long Beach | Washington State International Kite Festival featuring colorful kites, competitions, and free kite launches for everyone. | Festival website, video, map |
| Aug 20–27 | Bellevue, Kirkland | Free outdoor movie screenings in parks; on August 20 at Crossroads Park, the movie will be Wicked. | |
| Aug 20–Sep 6 | Seattle Rep, Greenwood, Seattle Center, Green Lake | Live theater: the musicals Freak the Mighty and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat, the play Complemento, and the comedy Jurassic Parking Lot. | |
| Aug 20–Sep 7 | Ballard Locks, Downtown Seattle, Bellevue, and other locations | Free concerts in Seattle, Edmonds, Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, Renton, and other cities in the region. | |
| Aug 20–Sep 7 | Tacoma | Venardos Circus family circus featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and dancers at Point Defiance Park. | Circus website, reviews, map |
| Aug 20–Sep 8 | Various Seattle locations | Dancing ’til Dusk: one-hour dance lessons followed by music and dancing in city parks. | Event website, photos, video |
| Aug 20–Sep 13 | Duvall, Snohomish, Nisqually, Olympia | Sunflower season: walks through sunflower fields, photo areas, wagon rides, and activities for children. | |
| Aug 20–Dec 31 | Seattle | Fun tours: a harbor cruise, Mount Rainier tour, Space Needle and Chihuly Garden and Glass, a Pike Place Market food tour, and an underground tour of Pioneer Square. | |
| Aug 20, 2026–Dec 31, 2027 | Seattle, Tacoma, and the Eastside | Free attractions and activities, including the Ballard Locks, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, Kubota Garden, Olympic Sculpture Park, and walking trails. | |
| Aug 21 | Seattle Center | Movies at the Mural: free outdoor screening of Masters of the Universe on a 40-foot screen. Starts around 9:00 p.m. | Event website, map |
| Aug 21 | Redmond | Redmond Wine Walk: a glass of wine and 12 tastings at shops in Redmond Town Center, with live music in the plaza. Guests must be 21 or older. | Event website, tickets, map |
| Aug 21 | Snoqualmie | Wine-tasting train tour with a train ride, snacks, a glass of wine, and eight tastings. Guests must be 21 or older. | Tickets, map, photos |
| Aug 21–23 | Bellevue | Everfree Northwest: a family convention devoted to toy ponies, with games, concerts, contests, a gala evening, and vendors. | Convention website, photos, map |
| Aug 21–23 | Bellevue | Dragonflight Convention: tournaments, a large game library, and hundreds of tabletop gaming sessions. | Convention website, map, photos, video |
| Aug 21–23 | Centralia | Washington State Garlic Festival: garlic dishes, beer, wine, workshops, live music, chainsaw carving, and children’s activities. | Festival website, photos, map |
| Aug 21–28 | Seattle | Center City Cinema: free outdoor movie screenings in city parks. | Event website, schedule, photos |
| Aug 21–28 | Seattle | Candlelight Concerts: chamber performances by a string quartet by the glow of artificial candlelight, featuring music by The Beatles, Drake, Michael Jackson, Adele, and Hans Zimmer. | Tickets and schedule, video |
| Aug 21–29 | Seattle area | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours of historic and architectural neighborhoods in Ballard, Seattle Center, the University District, and Queen Anne. | Foundation website, FAQ, video |
| Aug 21–Sep 11 | Redmond | Marymoor Live: concerts by Needtobreathe and Alison Krauss + Union Station at Marymoor Park. | Concert website, tickets, photos, video |
| Aug 21–Sep 27 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home games at T-Mobile Park; upcoming dates include series against the Chicago Cubs and Philadelphia Phillies. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| Aug 21–Sep 27 | Woodinville | Chateau Ste. Michelle summer concert series: Gipsy Kings, Tori Amos, Beck, and Hermanos Gutiérrez. | Schedule, tickets, video |
| Aug 21–Oct 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Sailing excursions aboard the schooner Bay Lady on Elliott Bay; daytime and evening trips are available. | Sailing website, video |
| Aug 22 | Downtown, Seattle | Freeway Park 50th Anniversary Celebration: live music, public art, free food and drinks, and community discussions. | Event website, details |
| Aug 22 | Waterfront, Seattle | Encanto Music Festival: music from Latin America, South America, and the Caribbean, along with dancing, food, and a beer garden. | Festival website, map |
| Aug 22 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Sips in the Square: tasting of 12 drinks at shops in the historic Pioneer Square neighborhood. | Tickets, map |
| Aug 22 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Robothon: robotics exhibition, presentations of amateur inventions, and competitions. | Event website, photos |
| Aug 22 | Columbia City, Seattle | 98118 Fest: free festival with live music, artist demonstrations, handmade goods, food trucks, and children’s activities. | Festival website |
| Aug 22 | Lake Forest Park | ShoreLake Battle of the Bands: performances by emerging Washington bands, plus food and a beer garden. | Contest website, photos, video |
| Aug 22 | Des Moines | Cambodian Cultural Celebration: traditional dancing, martial arts, live music, food, and games at Saltwater State Park. | Event website, video, map |
| Aug 22 | Maple Valley | Princess Picnic: meet Belle and Sleeping Beauty, with songs, story time, dancing, and treats for children. | Event, tickets, map |
| Aug 22 | Snoqualmie | Snoqualmie Days: parade, children’s area, model trains, fair, train rides, and music at shops throughout town. | Festival website, schedule, parade, map |
| Aug 22 | Everett | Wheels On The Waterfront: show of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles with live music and food trucks. | Show website, photos, map |
| Aug 22–23 | Seattle Center | Festival Sundiata: festival of African American art, culture, and entertainment. | Festival website, video, map |
| Aug 22–23 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Cascade Cactus and Succulent Society plant sale featuring rare cacti, succulents, and gardening supplies. | Sale website, photos, map |
| Aug 22–30 | Seattle, Bellevue, Issaquah | Trailhead Direct: weekend bus trips to hiking trails in the Issaquah Alps and at Mount Si. | Trail website, photos, video |
| Aug 22–30 | Port Townsend | Olympic Music Festival: chamber music concerts at Wheeler Theater in Fort Worden State Park. | Festival website, video, map |
| Aug 22–Sep 4 | Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking classes with a professional chef, tastings, and topics ranging from Singaporean cuisine to street food. | Schedule and tickets, video, map |
| Aug 22–Sep 5 | Belltown, Seattle | All In: interactive underground-casino-style show with games, mysteries, live music, and puzzles. For guests 18 and older. | Tickets, Seattle Times review, map |
| Aug 22–Sep 12 | Downtown, Seattle | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child: theatrical production about the grown-up Harry, Ron, and Hermione, featuring illusions and magic. | Show website, tickets, map |
| Aug 22–Oct 31 | Skykomish | Free miniature train rides on Saturdays, featuring a bridge, tunnel, and a stop at the gift shop. | Great Northern & Cascade Railway, Kitsap Live Steamers, photos, map |
| Aug 23 | Rainier Beach, Seattle | Stone Sculpture Exhibition at the Japanese garden Kubota Garden; dozens of works will be available to view and purchase. | Exhibition website, photos, map |
| Aug 23 | Lakewood | Pour in the Park: wine and beer tasting with 12 samples, a glass, and food trucks. Guests must be 21 or older. | Event website, photos, map |
| Aug 23–Sep 25 | Carnation | Remlinger Concerts: outdoor concerts; Cake performs on August 23. | Concert website, tickets, shuttle, map |
| Aug 23–Oct 10 | Westlake, Seattle | The Hiyu: floating dance parties on Lake Union with live or electronic music, food, and bars. Guests must be 21 or older. | Event website, photos, video |