From August 9 to 16, Seattle and the surrounding area will become one big summer stage. City neighborhoods will host music festivals, art markets, and food celebrations, while parks will offer free theater performances, movie screenings, and concerts. The lineup includes Capitol Hill Block Party, BrasilFest, Seattle Tattoo Expo, festivals in Othello, Shoreline, and Everett, a rodeo, a Renaissance faire, sporting events, and concerts by Sarah McLachlan, ZZ Top, Jason Isbell, and other artists. The seven-day schedule offers options for family outings as well as 21+ evening events, including floating parties on Lake Union, tastings, outdoor movies, and candlelight concerts. The full schedule and additional information are available on the Events12 Seattle events page: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Seattle-Area Events: August 9–16, 2026
| Dates | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug 9 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Capitol Hill Block Party — a three-day music festival featuring 70 bands and DJs, food trucks, craft vendors, and beer gardens; admission is for guests 21+. | Festival website, map |
| Aug 9 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Sarah McLachlan performs as part of the winery’s summer concert series. | Concert series, tickets |
| Aug 9 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, Seattle | CatVideoFest — a 70-minute collection of funny and heartwarming cat videos. | Website and tickets |
| Aug 9 | Othello Park, Seattle | A free international neighborhood festival featuring dance, interactive art activities, games, and food trucks. | Festival website, map |
| Aug 9 | Magnuson Park, Seattle | Free Smol Art Mart: works by 135 local artists, ceramics, jewelry, zines, anime art, food, and workshops. | Event website |
| Aug 9 | Washington state parks | Free Discover Pass Day: visit all state parks without paying for parking. | More information |
| Aug 9 | Redmond City Hall Campus, Redmond | Ananda Mela — a free festival of India featuring music, dance, games, art, shopping, and Indian food. | Festival website |
| Aug 9 | Si View Park, North Bend | A free festival at the foot of Mount Si with music, vendors, a family zone, a beer garden, and contests. | Festival website, 5K run, map |
| Aug 9 | 6th Avenue, Tacoma | Art on the Ave — a free art and music festival featuring 200 local artists and vendors, beer gardens, a kids’ zone, and entertainment. | Festival website, schedule |
| Aug 9 | Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington | Re/Evolution Festival — a music festival with camping, vendors, lectures, and workshops. | Festival website |
| Aug 9 | Morton Loggers’ Jubilee Arena, Morton | Morton Loggers Jubilee — a celebration of logging with competitions, a parade, and logging shows. | Festival website, schedule |
| Aug 9 | Coupeville, Whidbey Island | A free arts and crafts festival featuring 150 artists and vendors, live music, and children’s activities. | Festival website, free shuttle |
| Aug 9–15 | Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien, and Fall City parks | GreenStage Shakespeare in the Park — free performances of Coriolanus and The Winter’s Tale, along with shortened versions of other Shakespeare plays. | GreenStage website, schedule |
| Aug 9–16 | Puget Sound-area parks | Wooden O presents a free outdoor production of Macbeth. | Production information |
| Aug 9–16 | Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, Snohomish | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire — a Renaissance faire with knights, jesters, artisans, food, entertainment, and alehouses. | Faire website, evening events, photos |
| Aug 9–16 | Seattle and surrounding areas | Live Theater — theatrical productions including Complemento, the musical Freak the Mighty, the comedy Night Night, Roger Roger, and Joseph and the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. | — |
| Aug 9–16 | Various cities throughout the region | A free summer concert series in parks and neighborhoods across Seattle, Everett, Bellevue, Tacoma, Olympia, and other cities. | — |
| Aug 9–16 | Regional farms | Sunflower season: photo opportunities, wagon rides, and family activities at farms in Snohomish, Olympia, and Nisqually. | — |
| Aug 9–16 | Lake Union, Seattle | The Hiyu — a floating dance party with live or DJ music, food, and bars; most cruises depart from MOHAI, and admission is for guests 21+. | Website and schedule, photos |
| Aug 9–16 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home games against the Tampa Bay Rays, New York Yankees, Houston Astros, and Chicago Cubs. | Mariners schedule, tickets |
| Aug 9–16 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Summer winery concerts: Sarah McLachlan on August 9 and Gipsy Kings on August 21. | Schedule, tickets |
| Aug 9–16 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | ZooTunes — outdoor concerts: The Mountain Goats on August 9, Jesse Welles on August 11, and Jason Isbell on August 13. | ZooTunes website, tickets |
| Aug 9–16 | Seattle’s Tall Ship, Seattle | Two-hour schooner cruises aboard Bay Lady on Elliott Bay, with daytime and evening departures. | — |
| Aug 9–16 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Reign home matches against Angel City and Chicago Stars. | Reign schedule, tickets |
| Aug 9–16 | Pike Place Market, Seattle | Food tour of Pike Place Market with tastings from eight artisan producers. | Tickets and information |
| Aug 9–16 | Various free venues throughout the region | Free walks, museums, gardens, classical concerts, Ballard Locks tours, and other activities. | — |
| Aug 9–16 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Sounders home matches against Querétaro on August 9, Chivas on August 12, and Vancouver Whitecaps on August 16. | Sounders schedule, tickets |
| Aug 10–16 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Seattle Storm women’s basketball home games against the Chicago Sky and Portland Fire. | Seattle Storm website, tickets |
| Aug 11 | Shoreline | North City Jazz Walk — free jazz at outdoor venues and a concert program at seven establishments. | Festival website, venues, parking |
| Aug 11–16 | Bellevue and Kirkland | Free outdoor movie screenings at Bellevue Downtown Park and Crossroads Park. | — |
| Aug 11–16 | Seattle parks | Dancing ’til Dusk — one-hour dance lessons followed by dancing to music in city parks. | Program website |
| Aug 11–16 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Marymoor Live concerts: ZZ Top and Cheap Trick on August 11. | Marymoor Live website, tickets |
| Aug 11–16 | Cheney Stadium, Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers baseball games. | Team website, schedule, tickets |
| Aug 12–16 | Seattle parks | Center City Cinema — free outdoor movie screenings; events may be canceled in case of rain. | Information and schedule |
| Aug 13 | Seattle Aquarium, Seattle | After Hours: Summer Vacation — an evening program for guests 21+ with themed activities, a scavenger hunt, exhibits, a bar, and food. | Website and tickets |
| Aug 13–16 | Omak | Omak Stampede — rodeo, Native encampment and powwow, art exhibition, carnival, and parade. | Festival website, schedule |
| Aug 13–16 | Various neighborhoods throughout the region | Free Seattle Art Walks in Capitol Hill, West Seattle, Belltown, Edmonds, and the University District. | Art walk information |
| Aug 14 | South Lake Union, Seattle | Free South Lake Union Block Party with live music, food trucks, beer and cocktail gardens, games, and booths hosted by local organizations. | Event website |
| Aug 14 | Kirkland | Wine Walk — tasting of 12 wines with a glass at The Village at Totem Lake; admission is for guests 21+. | Information, tickets |
| Aug 14 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Winemaker Picnic & Barrel Auction — meet 100 winemakers, enjoy tastings and chef-prepared dishes, play games, and attend an auction. | Website and tickets |
| Aug 14–15 | Belltown, Seattle | All In — an interactive underground casino-style show with games, live music, secrets, and puzzles; ages 18+. | Tickets |
| Aug 14–15 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | Free PhinneyWood Art Walk — a neighborhood celebration with exhibitions, music, and performances at 30 venues. | Art walk website |
| Aug 14–15 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | DroneArt Show: Harry Potter — a show featuring 1,200 illuminated drones depicting characters and scenes from the Harry Potter films. | Tickets |
| Aug 14–15 | Harvey Airfield, Snohomish | Snohomish Block Party — street fair, craft market, food, beer garden, kids’ zone, and rock concerts. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 14–15 | Evergreen Speedway, Monroe | Summer Showdown — a sanctioned 200-lap NASCAR race with a $30,000 purse. | Race website |
| Aug 14–16 | Pier 62, Seattle | Free Waba Korea Expo & Festival with Korean food, merchandise, and dance performances. | Information |
| Aug 14–16 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Seattle Tattoo Expo — a convention featuring 250 tattoo artists, competitions, exhibits, vendors, live music, karaoke, and burlesque shows. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–16 | Suquamish | Free Chief Seattle Days with traditional dances, canoe races, tournaments, salmon bakes, and a 5K run. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 14–16 | The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, Snoqualmie | Boeing Classic — a professional golf tournament with a $2 million purse. | Spectator information, schedule |
| Aug 14–16 | FossilEra, Monroe | Free family day featuring fossils, minerals, crystals, and children’s excavation activities. | Information |
| Aug 14–16 | Whidbey Island Fairgrounds, Langley | Little Big Fest — a music festival with art, food, family and wellness areas, a dance party, and workshops. | Festival website, tickets |
| Aug 14–16 | Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, Darrington | Rock the Mountain — a festival with live music, dancing, and crafts at the foot of Whitehorse Mountain. | Website, map, tickets |
| Aug 14–16 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George | Bass Canyon — a bass music festival featuring well-known artists and camping. | Festival website |
| Aug 14 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Free screening of Coco on a 40-foot screen as part of Movies at the Mural. | Information |
| Aug 14–16 | Remlinger Farms, Carnation | Farm concerts: Men at Work on August 14 and a Grateful Dead tribute on August 15. | Series website, tickets |
| Aug 15 | Columbia City, Seattle | Free Columbia City Night Market with food trucks, vendors, live music, and a beer garden. | Market website |
| Aug 15 | Museum of Flight, Seattle | Sky Lounge 1970 — a 1970s-themed party with dinner, drinks, games, live music, and dancing; ages 21+. | Information and tickets |
| Aug 15 | Cromwell Park, Shoreline | Free family festival Celebrate Shoreline with live music, children’s theater, ponies, activities, food, and a beer garden. | Festival website |
| Aug 15 | West Plaza Marketplace, Mountlake Terrace | Free hot sauce festival Get Sauced with 40 vendors, food trucks, music, family entertainment, and contests. | Festival website |
| Aug 15 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Free environmental food festival Chomp! with a farmers market, cooking demonstrations, music, a parade, and animals. | Festival website, parade |
| Aug 15 | Lynnwood Event Center, Lynnwood | Free Lynnwood Luau with Hawaiian music, food, crafts, a Hawaiian shirt contest, and dancing. | Festival website |
| Aug 15 | Burlington Green, Kent | Free Cajun & Creole Fest with Zydeco and Cajun music, themed food, a beer garden, and children’s activities. | Festival website |
| Aug 15 | Downtown Sumner | Sip Sumner: Urban Cowboy — wine, beer, and cider tastings at downtown shops; admission is for guests 21+. | Information, tickets |
| Aug 15 | Fort Steilacoom Park, Lakewood | SummerFest — a festival with 100 vendors, food trucks, music, motocross, a fire show, and illuminated balloons. | Website, schedule |
| Aug 15 | Tumwater Valley Golf Club, Tumwater | Tumwater Artesian Brewfest — tasting of 125 beers from the Pacific Northwest, along with wine, food, and games; ages 21+. | Website, tickets |
| Aug 15–16 | Lake Union Park, Seattle | Seattle Design Festival Block Party — a free fair with large-scale art installations, performances, and interactive design activities. | Festival website, program |
| Aug 15–16 | Downtown Everett | Free Fresh Paint — an outdoor art fair with 100 booths, music, food, and glassblowing demonstrations. | Fair website |
| Aug 15–16 | Wheeler Theater, Port Townsend | Olympic Music Festival — world-class chamber music concerts at Fort Worden State Park. | Festival website |
| Aug 15–16 | Skykomish | On Saturdays, enjoy free miniature train rides across a bridge and through a tunnel. | Railway website, Kitsap Live Steamers |
| Aug 15–16 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seahawks home game against the Dallas Cowboys on August 15; subsequent team games are also listed on the schedule. | Seahawks website, tickets |
| Aug 16 | Cal Anderson Park, Seattle | Capitol Hill Garage Sale — a neighborhood garage sale with 150 vendors and an additional farmers market. | Sale website, farmers market |
| Aug 16 | Seattle Center, Seattle | Free BrasilFest featuring Brazilian music, samba, costumes, capoeira, and national cuisine. | Festival website |
| Aug 16 | South Seattle College, Seattle | Pacific Northwest Folklorico Festival — performances by 10 dance groups with live music, food, and crafts. | Festival website |
| Aug 16 | Seward Park, Seattle | Sundae Runday — a children’s run, 5K and 10K races, a two-mile walk, and ice cream after the finish. | Race website |
| Aug 16 | Embassy Suites, Lynnwood | Antique Doll & Toy Market — a market featuring antique and collectible dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears. | Information |
| Aug 16 | ShoWare Center, Kent | Free All Ford Show & Mustang Round Up featuring classic cars, fire engines, and seaplanes. | Show website |
| Aug 16 | Arctic Club Hotel, Seattle | Candlelight Concert: Coldplay — a string quartet concert by candlelight. | Information |