The week promises to be busy: from the rock‑and‑roll musical Grease in Everett and home games of the Seattle Mariners at T‑Mobile Park to bright street festivals — Pagdiriwang at Seattle Center, Pride in the Park at Volunteer Park, and family Fire Day at MOHAI. Fans of street music and dance will find entertainment at the Seattle International Dance Festival and free concerts at the Ballard Locks, while food lovers will enjoy Taste of Seattle and wine evenings at Chateau Ste. Michelle. The lineup is rounded out by neighborhood fairs and folk events across the state, free days in parks and museums, plus walking and boat tours — options for every mood and budget. Information compiled from the events list on events12.com/seattle.
Notable events around Seattle this week
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 3–7 | Everett, Everett Performing Arts Center | Musical “Grease” – a rock‑and‑roll trip to the 1950s about school life and young love. | Grease / theater, map, photo, video |
| Jun 3–Jul 5 | Seattle, various theaters (Taproot, Centerstage, ArtsWest) | Live theater: romantic comedy “Barefoot in the Park,” the musical “She Loves Me,” and the drama “Wish You Were Here” about the lives and political tensions facing Iranian women. | |
| Jun 3–Sept 27 | Seattle, T‑Mobile Park | Baseball: Seattle Mariners home games in SoDo. | schedule/tickets, map, resale tickets |
| Jun 3–Oct 31 | Seattle, Seattle’s Tall Ship pier | Bay Lady sailings on Elliott Bay: two‑hour daytime and sunset cruises with snacks and drinks onboard. | info, map |
| Jun 3–Dec 26 | Seattle, various neighborhoods | Taste of Seattle – walking food tours with tastings: Pike Place market, chocolate, Capitol Hill coffee, wine and delicacies. | |
| Jun 3–Dec 31 | Seattle and surroundings | Tours: harbor cruises, Mount Rainier trips, Space Needle + Chihuly packages, underground tours of Pioneer Square. | |
| Jun 3–Dec 31 | Seattle and Eastside | Free activities: tours of the Ballard Locks, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums (Frye, Gold Rush, Henry Art Gallery), Kubota Garden and Olympic Sculpture Park. | |
| Jun 4 | Seattle and Tacoma, various museums | Free Museum Day (first Thursday of the month): free admission at Burke Museum, Museum of Flight, Seattle Art Museum, Nordic Museum, Tacoma Art Museum, and others. | |
| Jun 4–6 | Seattle, Queen Anne, On the Boards | Northwest New Works Festival: contemporary performance festival featuring eight artists with experimental pieces in two venues. | festival, map |
| Jun 4–6 | Seattle, Ballard, Egan’s Ballard Jam House | Seattle Cabaret Festival: rock, blues, opera, chanson and singer‑songwriter sets in a cabaret format; each concert is sold separately. | festival, schedule, map |
| Jun 4–14 | Seattle, Capitol Hill, 12th Avenue Arts | Circus show “The Circus of Second Chances”: aerial acrobatics, juggling, tightrope acts and a live orchestra. | show, map, tickets, photo |
| Jun 5–7 | Everett, downtown | Sorticulture Garden Arts Festival: garden art, plants, handmade garden goods, live music, food trucks, beer and wine garden. | site, map, video |
| Jun 5–7 | Tacoma, Convention Center | Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show: about 400 machines, tournaments, free admission for children under 12. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 5–Dec 21 | Seattle, Aquarium | Splash parties (21+): open bar, snacks and desserts, dancing and behind‑the‑scenes access at the Seattle Aquarium. | site, map, tickets, photo |
| Jun 6 | Seattle, Downtown, Amazon Meeting Center | Cascade PBS Ideas Festival: live podcast recordings (The Atlantic, CNN, NPR), talks with journalists, micro‑sessions, food trucks, DJs and an art zone. | festival, map, tickets, audio |
| Jun 6 | Seattle, MOHAI | Fire Day: tours of fire engines and a fireboat, games and family workshops commemorating the Great Seattle Fire of 1889. | info, map, photo |
| Jun 6 | Seattle, Volunteer Park | Pride in the Park: LGBTQ+ music festival with live acts, DJs, food trucks and artisan vendors. | site, map, video |
| Jun 6 | Seattle, Ballard | Ballard Cocktail Trail (21+): sample 10 signature cocktails at Ballard establishments; starts at the Umpqua Bank branch. | site, map, tickets |
| Jun 6 | Bellevue, Downtown Park | Paws & Pride Dog Walk: LGBTQ+ celebration with a dog walk, music, activities and a beer‑and‑mimosa garden. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 6 | Lynnwood, Event Center | Washington State Sports Collectors Show: collectible baseball and other sports cards and memorabilia; free entry for children under 12. | site, map |
| Jun 6 | Kent, First Avenue Plaza | Kent Nerd Party: street pop‑culture festival with cosplay contest, miniature competitions, a LEGO “museum” and themed vendors. | site, map |
| Jun 6 | Duvall, downtown | Duvall Days Festival: car‑free main street, fair, parade, car show, kids’ area, beer and wine garden, and fireworks. | site, map, parade route, photo, video |
| Jun 6 | University Place, City Hall | Duck Daze: duck‑themed parade, live music, food trucks, kids’ activities and a fair. | site, map, video |
| Jun 6 | Blaine, Marine Park | Bellingham Scottish Gathering: Highland games, dances, pipers, food and craft vendors, and a beer garden. | site, map, video |
| Jun 6–7 | Various locations statewide | Free Fishing Weekend: fishing without a license for many species and free parking at state parks (no Discover Pass required). | fishing, free parking days |
| Jun 6–7 | Seattle, Seattle Center Armory | Pagdiriwang – Filipino festival with performances, exhibits and cuisine across two floors of the Armory. | festival, map, video |
| Jun 6–7 | All state parks | Discover Pass Free Days: free vehicle entry to all 145 Washington state parks; most parks allow leashed dogs. | info, dog rules |
| Jun 6–7 | Edmonds, Frances Anderson Center | Puget Sound Bird Fest: guided birding walks (fee), lectures, exhibits and family activities. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 6–7 | Monroe, Evergreen State Fairgrounds | Fiber Fusion Northwest: natural fiber fair with spinning, knitting and weaving demos, animal exhibits and workshops. | site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 6–7 | Tacoma, Point Defiance Park | Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival: garden tours, lectures, farmers market, wine and beer tastings, and live music. | site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 6–7 | Gig Harbor, waterfront | Maritime Gig Festival: pancake breakfasts, parade, live music, food booths and a car show at Skansie Brothers Park waterfront. | site, map, video |
| Jun 6–7 | Anacortes, Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes Waterfront Festival: free boat rides, boatbuilding demos, live music, food trucks and kids’ activities. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 6–14 | Seattle, Capitol Hill, Broadway Performance Hall | Seattle International Dance Festival – a major international contemporary dance festival. | festival, map, video |
| Jun 6–Aug 30 | Seattle/Bellevue/North Bend | Trailhead Direct: $2.75 bus service to popular trailheads (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si) on weekends and holidays. | site, photo, video |
| Jun 6–Sept 7 | Seattle, Ballard, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks | Summer free concerts on the lawn at the Chittenden Locks on weekends and Labor Day. | schedule, map, photo, video |
| Jun 6–Sept 27 | Woodinville, Chateau Ste. Michelle | Summer concerts at the winery: Bob Dylan, Dierks Bentley and other stars performing outdoors. | schedule, map, tickets, video |
| Jun 6–Oct 31 | Skykomish, Great Northern & Cascade Railway | Free Saturday rides on the mini‑train through a bridge and tunnel plus a souvenir shop. | site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 6–Dec 12 | Snohomish, downtown | Snohomish Wine Walk (21+): a glass and 10 wine tastings at shops in the historic downtown. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 7 | Seattle → Bainbridge Island | The Great Ferry Race half‑marathon: starts at Colman Dock ferry terminal with a scenic route to Bainbridge Island. | site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 7 | Seattle, McCaw Hall | Season Encore Performance: Pacific Northwest Ballet gala program of six works closing the season. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 7 | Tukwila, Starfire Sports | Major League Rugby: Seattle Seawolves vs. California Legion. | team, map, tickets, video |
| Jun 7 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | Big Backyard 5K/10K: family run with distances for kids and adults; strollers and dogs welcome. | site, map |
| Jun 8 | Seattle, Benaroya Hall | Free concert: Young Composers Workshop — new works by young composers performed by Seattle Symphony musicians. | site, map |
| Jun 8 | Seattle, MoPOP | Supper Fan Club: Willy Wonka (21+): a themed dinner‑performance with a menu inspired by the film and “sweet” surprises. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 8–Aug 22 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | Marymoor Live summer concert series (The Human League and more), lawn tickets allow blankets/low chairs. | shows, map, tickets, photo, video |
| Jun 9 | Seattle, Town Hall | Ignite Seattle: 12 speakers, 5 minutes each with slides, sharing “igniting” ideas and stories. | site, map, tickets, photo, video |
| Jun 10 | Seattle, Eight Bells Winery | Happy Hour & Hellos: networking for young professionals with wine, beer and snacks. | site, map, photo |
| Jun 11–14 | Seattle, Green Lake, Seattle Public Theater | Distillery New Works Festival: readings of six new plays and a musical focused on strong female characters. | festival, map, photo |
| Jun 11–28 | Seattle and other venues | Candlelight Concerts: hour‑long programs of popular melodies performed by a string quartet by stationary “candles.” | info, video |
| Jun 11–28 | Seattle, Seattle Rep | Comedy “The Play that Goes Wrong”: a Monty Python–style parody detective show in which everything goes disastrously wrong. | site, map, video |
