This roundup is a quick route through the main upcoming events in Seattle and the surrounding area for the week beginning May 26, 2026: from summer concerts at the locks and the HONK! street festival to food walks, beer and wine festivals, family shows and sporting events. The calendar includes free activities and street fairs as well as ticketed performances and shows — something for every taste and every kind of weather. Check dates and locations in advance: many events run multiple days (for example, Seattle Mariners, Renegade Craft Fair, Candlelight and Hot Wheels), and some programs are 21+ or require advance registration. Source: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Event picks in Seattle and nearby for the coming week
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 26 – Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus to popular mountain trailheads on weekends and holidays — a convenient, affordable way to get out for hiking. | Trailhead Direct, photo, video |
| May 26 – Oct 31 | Waterfront | Sail aboard the two‑masted schooner Bay Lady on Elliott Bay — two‑hour daytime or evening cruises with postcard views; snacks and drinks sold on board. | Cruise info, map |
| May 26 – Dec 26 | Seattle | “Taste of Seattle” series of food walking tours: Pike Place Market, downtown chocolate, coffee in Capitol Hill, wine tours, bread, cheese and chocolate. | – |
| May 26 – Dec 31 | Various neighborhoods | A roundup of free year‑round activities: Bellevue Botanical Garden, Seattle walks, art museums, dance bands, Woodland Park Rose Garden and more. | – |
| May 27 – Jun 7 | Everett | Musical “Grease” — a nostalgic trip to the 1950s with songs and high‑school romances at Everett Performing Arts Center. | Grease, map, photo, video |
| May 27 – Jun 20 | Seattle & suburbs | A series of plays: the witty romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park” at Taproot, the musical story “We Ain’t Ever Gonna Break Up” in Issaquah, and the musical “She Loves Me” at Centerstage. | – |
| May 28 | Ballard | Viking community pig roast Community Pig Feast at Skål Beer Hall: slow‑roasted pig, vegetables and cheesecake (drinks sold separately). | Dinner, map, video |
| May 28 – Jun 6 | Ballard | Seattle Cabaret Festival — intimate concerts featuring rock, blues, opera, chanson and satire at Egan’s Ballard Jam House; each set is sold separately. | Cabaret Festival, schedule, map |
| May 29 | Eastlake | Romantic dinner cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington with panoramic views and private table seating. | Dinner cruise, map, video |
| May 29 | Kirkland | Rosé Revival & Cool Whites tasting — dry rosés and white wines with views of Lake Washington at The Woodmark Hotel, 21+. | Rosé Revival, map, photo |
| May 29 – May 30 | Various venues | Candlelight Concerts — hour‑long chamber concerts by “candlelight”: Coldplay and Juan Gabriel at the Nordic Museum, hip‑hop and music by Joe Hisaishi at Langston Hughes. | Candlelight Concerts, video |
| May 29 – May 30 | Georgetown | Family circus show “Revolt of the Tails” by teen troupe Celestial Circus: acrobatics, aerials and dance at Yaw Theater. | Circus show, map |
| May 29 – May 30 | Puyallup | Stamp & Scrapbook Expo — classes, vendors and evening “crop parties” for scrapbooking fans at Washington State Fair Events Center. | Stamp & Scrapbook Expo, map, video |
| May 29 – May 31 | Various Seattle neighborhoods | HONK! Fest West — a street festival of brass and marching bands from around the world: Friday — Georgetown, Saturday — Columbia City, Sunday — Pratt Park. | HONK! Fest West, photo, video |
| May 29 – May 31 | Downtown | Blue Man Group — a mix of comedy, music and spectacular effects at the Paramount Theatre. | Blue Man Group, map, tickets, video |
| May 29 – May 31 | South Lake Union | PhotoFest at Glazer’s Camera: free talks and workshops, photo walks and meetings with gear makers. | PhotoFest, map |
| May 29 – May 31 | Venues across Seattle | Seattle Asian American Film Festival — screenings of independent films by Asian‑American filmmakers, opening at the Wing Luke Museum with additional screenings at Langston Hughes Institute. | Festival, Wing Luke map, BPH map, video |
| May 29 – May 31 | Capitol Hill | Small Greek festival Bite of Greece Seattle with food, wine and music at Church of the Assumption. | Bite of Greece, map, photo, video |
| May 29 – Sep 27 | SoDo | Seattle Mariners home games at T‑Mobile Park. In the coming days — a series vs. the Arizona Diamondbacks. | Mariners schedule, map, tickets |
| May 30 | Belltown | Hot Stove Society culinary class “Pizza from Scratch” — chef demo and tasting of appetizers and generous portions. | Classes, map, video |
| May 30 | Seattle (various) | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours — through Queen Anne hills or along the redeveloped waterfront. | Tours, FAQ, video |
| May 30 | North Seattle | 5K Beer Run from Brewery Running Series at Hellbent Brewing: run, beer, food trucks and live music. | Beer Run, map, photo, video |
| May 30 | Redmond | Flying Wheels Summer Century — 50/70/100‑mile bike routes through scenic countryside with rest stops and a finish‑line lunch. | Ride, map, photo, video |
| May 30 | Issaquah | Gilman Village Spring Fest evening — 12 tastings of wine, beer and cider with live music at historic Gilman Village, 21+. | Spring Fest, map |
| May 30 | Woodinville | Pollinator Fest at 21 Acres farm: talks about bees and pollinators, farm walks, kids’ workshops, music and food trucks. | Pollinator Fest, map, map layout, photo |
| May 30 | Kent | Kent International Festival: world cuisines, stage performances, art activities and community booths at ShoWare Center. | Festival, map, photo, video |
| May 30 | Bothell | Bothell Block Party and BrewFest — beer festival and city block party: beer, cider and wine tastings, food trucks and two stages of live music (21+). | Block Party, map, photo, video |
| May 30 | Federal Way | Arts Explosion — art fair with artists, music, food trucks and children’s activities at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center. | Arts Explosion, map, photo, video |
| May 30 | Carnation | Farmview Dinner at Carnation Farms — cocktail and three farm‑to‑table courses with wine pairings in a rural setting. | Farmview Dinner, FAQ, map, photo |
| May 30 | Shelton | Forest Festival: run/walk, parade, lumberjack show, carnival, concerts and fireworks — the main day of Mason County’s four‑day celebration. | Forest Festival, photo, video |
| May 30 – May 31 | Sand Point | Renegade Craft Fair in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park — 180 indie makers and a few food trucks; $5 donation suggested. | Renegade Craft Fair, map, photo |
| May 30 – May 31 | Woodinville | Wine & Oysters at Patterson Cellars: six Hama Hama oysters (raw or baked) with garnishes and a three‑wine flight. | Wine & Oysters, map, photo |
| May 30 – May 31 | Everett | Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live — a loud family show with giant monster trucks, jumps, crashes and stunts at Angel of the Winds Arena. | Event, map, tickets, photo, video |
| May 30 – Sep 7 | Ballard | Free summer concerts on the lawn at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks: weekend shows and Labor Day performances; picnics welcome. | Locks concerts, map, photo, video |
| May 30 – Oct 31 | Skykomish | Free 10‑minute rides on the mini train Great Northern & Cascade Railway across a bridge and through a tunnel on Saturdays, plus a gift shop. | Railway, map, photo, video |
| May 31 | First Hill | Free Latin concert “A Celebration of Community” by Orquesta Northwest: traditional, classical and mariachi music, plus pre‑show activities. | Concert, map |
| May 31 | Queen Anne | Orca Fest at KEXP studio: live music, chalk drawing, face painting, info booths about orcas and a volunteer cleanup crew. | Orca Fest, map |
| May 31 – Jun 7 | Tukwila | Seattle Seawolves rugby matches at Starfire Sports: May 31 vs. New England Free Jacks, June 7 vs. California Legion. | Seawolves, map, tickets, video |
