The week around Seattle promises plenty to do: sailing trips on Elliott Bay, culinary discoveries at Pike Place Market, and a kite festival in Long Beach will take place alongside concerts at ZooTunes, Marymoor Live, and Chateau Ste. Michelle. The calendar also includes theater premieres, Seattle Sounders and Mariners games, evening film screenings, art walks, wine tastings, family festivals, gaming conventions, and free cultural events from Tacoma to Snoqualmie. Details and current dates are compiled from Events12: https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Seattle-area events: August 17–24, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Aug. 17 | Waterfront, Seattle | Two-hour sightseeing cruise aboard the Bay Lady tall ship, with views of Elliott Bay; snacks and drinks are available for purchase on board. | Website |
| Aug. 17–Oct. 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Sailing excursions aboard the Bay Lady: daytime and sunset cruises. | Map, video |
| Aug. 17–Dec. 31 | Downtown Seattle | Pike Place Market food tour with tastings from eight artisan producers. | Tickets and information |
| Aug. 17, 2026–Dec. 31, 2027 | Various locations | Free attractions: Ballard Locks tours, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, gardens, a sculpture park, and walking trails. | — |
| Aug. 17–23 | Long Beach | Washington State International Kite Festival with competitions and mass kite launches. | Website, video |
| Aug. 18 | Central District, Seattle | Karaoke night featuring 1990s music videos, including songs by NSYNC, TLC, Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and the Spice Girls. | Tickets, video |
| Aug. 18 and 20 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | ZooTunes concerts: Courtney Barnett on August 18 and The Breeders on August 20. | Website, tickets, video |
| Aug. 18–27 | Bellevue and Kirkland | Free outdoor movie screenings in city parks. | — |
| Aug. 18–Sept. 7 | Ballard Locks, downtown Seattle, Madison Park, and other locations | Free summer concerts in parks and outdoor venues across Seattle, the Eastside, and the South Sound. | — |
| Aug. 18–Sept. 8 | Various Seattle parks | Dancing ’til Dusk: a one-hour dance lesson followed by music and dancing on Tuesdays and Thursdays, as well as August 30. | Website, photos, video |
| Aug. 18–Sept. 27 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Outdoor summer concert series featuring jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music. Upcoming shows include O.A.R. on August 18 and Gipsy Kings on August 21. | Schedule, tickets, map, video |
| Aug. 19 | Various venues | Theater productions, including the musicals Freak the Mighty and Joseph & the Amazing Technicolor Dreamcoat. | — |
| Aug. 19–Sept. 6 | Various Seattle venues | Live theater season featuring musicals, comedies, and plays at Seattle Rep, Seattle Center, and other locations. | — |
| Aug. 19–Sept. 11 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Marymoor Live outdoor concerts; Trombone Shorty performs August 19, Needtobreathe on August 21, and Alison Krauss + Union Station on August 22. | Website, tickets, photos, video |
| Aug. 19, 2026–Apr. 16, 2027 | Lumen Field, Seattle | Seattle Sounders home soccer matches; upcoming games include August 19 against Austin FC and August 22 against FC Cincinnati. | Schedule, tickets |
| Aug. 20 | Tacoma | Free Museum Night: Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | — |
| Aug. 20–21 | Various locations | Free Seattle Art Walks: August 20 in Edmonds and August 21 in the University District. | Website |
| Aug. 20–Sept. 7 | Point Defiance Park, Tacoma | Venardos Circus — a family circus show featuring acrobats, aerialists, jugglers, and dancers. | Website, reviews, video |
| Aug. 21 | Seattle Center | Free screening of Masters of the Universe on a 40-foot screen as part of Movies at the Mural. | Website |
| Aug. 21 | Redmond Town Center | Wine walk with a glass and 12 tastings at shops throughout the shopping center; ages 21 and over. | Information, tickets, photos |
| Aug. 21 | Snoqualmie Depot, Snoqualmie | Wine Train featuring eight wine tastings, snacks, and a scenic route; ages 21 and over. | Tickets, map, photos |
| Aug. 21–23 | Bellevue | Everfree Northwest — a family convention devoted to My Little Pony, featuring games, concerts, contests, a gala, and a vendor hall. | Website, photos |
| Aug. 21–23 | Bellevue | Dragonflight Convention — a tabletop gaming convention with tournaments, a large game library, and hundreds of gaming sessions. | Website, map, photos, video |
| Aug. 21–28 | Seattle | Candlelight Concerts — string quartet performances by the glow of decorative candlelight, featuring music by The Beatles, Drake, Michael Jackson, Adele, and Hans Zimmer. | Website, video |
| Aug. 21–29 | Seattle area | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours of the city’s historic and modern architectural districts. | Schedule, FAQ, video |
| Aug. 21–Sept. 5 | Base Camp Studios 2, Seattle | All In, an interactive underground-casino-style show featuring games, secrets, live music, and puzzles; ages 18 and over. | Tickets, review, map |
| Aug. 21–Sept. 13 | Farms around Seattle | Sunflower season at local farms, with photo spots, wagon rides, and family activities. | — |
| Aug. 21–Sept. 27 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home baseball games; the team hosts the Chicago Cubs August 21–23. | Schedule, tickets |
| Aug. 22 | Pier 62, Seattle | Encanto Music Festival featuring Latin American, Caribbean, and South American music, dancing, food trucks, and a beer and wine garden. | Website |
| Aug. 22 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Sips in the Square — a wine walk with 12 tastings at venues throughout the historic district. | Tickets, map |
| Aug. 22 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Free Robothon robotics exhibition and competition for hobbyists. | Website, photos |
| Aug. 22 | Columbia Park, Seattle | Free 98118 Fest featuring live music, artist demonstrations, local crafts, food trucks, and children’s activities. | Website |
| Aug. 22 | Lake Forest Park | Free ShoreLake Battle of the Bands competition featuring performances by emerging groups. | Website, photos, video |
| Aug. 22 | Saltwater State Park, Des Moines | Free Cambodian cultural festival featuring traditional dances, martial arts, music, food, and games. | Website, video |
| Aug. 22 | Snoqualmie | Free Snoqualmie Days festival with a pancake breakfast, parade, children’s area, vendor booths, and music. | Website, schedule, photos, video |
| Aug. 22 | Everett Waterfront | Free Wheels On The Waterfront exhibition of classic cars, trucks, and motorcycles, with music and food. | Website, photos, video |
| Aug. 22–23 | Seattle Center | Festival Sundiata, celebrating African American art, culture, and entertainment. | Website, video |
| Aug. 22–23 | Volunteer Park Conservatory, Seattle | Free sale of rare cacti, succulents, plants, and gardening supplies. | Website, photos, video |
| Aug. 22–30 | Seattle, Bellevue, and Issaquah | Trailhead Direct bus service to hiking trails in the Issaquah Alps and at Mount Si; rides cost $3 one way, while children under 18 ride free. | Website, photos, video |
| Aug. 22–30 | Fort Worden State Park, Port Townsend | Olympic Music Festival — world-class chamber music concerts at Wheeler Theater. | Website, video |
| Aug. 22–Sept. 4 | Hotel Andra, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking classes featuring dish demonstrations and tastings. | Schedule and tickets, video |
| Aug. 22–Sept. 12 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — a theatrical production about the adult Harry, Ron, and Hermione, featuring illusions and magic; ages 8 and over. | Website, tickets |
| Aug. 22–Oct. 31 | Skykomish | Free miniature train rides on Saturdays, including a bridge crossing and a tunnel. | Great Northern & Cascade Railway, Kitsap Live Steamers, photos, video |
| Aug. 23 | Kubota Garden, Seattle | Free stone sculpture exhibition in the Japanese garden at Kubota Garden. | Website, photos |
| Aug. 23 | Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood | Pour in the Park wine and beer party with tastings and food trucks; ages 21 and over. | Website, photos |
| Aug. 23–Sept. 25 | Remlinger Farms, Carnation | Outdoor farm concerts; Cake performs on August 23. | Website, tickets, shuttle, photos |
| Aug. 23–Oct. 10 | Lake Union, Seattle | Parties aboard the floating ferry The Hiyu, with dancing, live or electronic music, food, and bars; ages 21 and over. | Schedule, photos, video |