The week of June 16–23 in the Seattle area promises to be loud and varied: from big concerts at the Paramount Theatre and outdoors (Madison Beer, Natalia Lafourcade, Marymoor Live) to Seattle Mariners home baseball games at T-Mobile Park and Father’s Day family celebrations — Lake Union cruises, brunches, and special museum programs. The city and suburbs will fill with street markets and festivals: night markets at Pike Place and Columbia City, Juneteenth events, the Fremont Solstice Parade, and many local festivals — from Berry Dairy Days and Strawberry Festival to Chinook Fest and Gorge Blues and Brews. Food lovers will find Pike Place tours and wine walks, active families — runs and walking tours, and those seeking free options will enjoy state parks’ free admission days, museum evenings in Tacoma, and intimate street concerts from The Concert Truck and Candlelight. A full selection of events and links to schedules are available in the sources. Source: events12.com (Seattle).
Notable events in the Seattle area (June 16–23)
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 16 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Madison Beer concert | |
| Jun 16 | various venues, Seattle | Live theater: contemporary productions — series of plays (Dream, Carl, Dream; Barefoot in the Park; The Play that Goes Wrong; Wish You Were Here) | |
| Jun 16 – Sep 27 | T-Mobile Park, SoDo, Seattle | Baseball: Seattle Mariners games — home MLB games vs. Baltimore Orioles, Boston Red Sox and others | Schedule & tickets, map, resale tickets |
| Jun 16 – Oct 31 | Seattle waterfront | Water activities — harbor and bay cruises, Bainbridge ferry, boat rentals, sailing trips | |
| Jun 16 – Dec 31 | Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle | Taste of Pike Place: chef-guided food tour — 8 tastings from market artisan vendors | Tour, map |
| Jun 16 – Dec 31 | various locations, Seattle & suburbs | Free activities around the city — Ballard locks tour, Bellevue botanical garden, museums, walking trails, art parks, and more | |
| Jun 17 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Natalia Lafourcade concert | |
| Jun 17 | Benaroya Hall, Downtown Seattle | Young Composers concert — works by young composers performed by the Seattle Symphony | Info, map |
| Jun 17 | Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds | Evening Celebrate the Arts Party — snacks, drinks, live music and early access to the arts fair | Event, map |
| Jun 17 – Sep 11 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Marymoor Live: outdoor concert series — summer performances (Buju Banton & Stephen Marley and more) | Shows, map, tickets |
| Jun 18 | Town Hall, Seattle | Miles Electric Band concert | |
| Jun 18 – 21 | Jazz Alley, Seattle | Jazz series Jazz Funk Soul | |
| Jun 18 | Pike Place Market, Downtown Seattle | Night market Welcoming the World Night Market — 60 craft vendors, farmers, food, live music | Event, map |
| Jun 18 | International District, Seattle | Street festival JamFest near Wing Luke Museum — music, games, art and free museum admission | Festival, map, map layout |
| Jun 18 | Tacoma museums | Free evening at Tacoma museums (Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum and others) on the third Thursday of the month | |
| Jun 18 – 19 | Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and more | Juneteenth celebrations — events in parks and museums commemorating the end of slavery in the U.S. | |
| Jun 18 – 19 | Edmonds, University District | Evening Seattle Art Walks — galleries and venues with exhibitions and performances | Info |
| Jun 18 – 21 | Jim Sprick Community Park, Naches | Chinook Fest — music on three stages, camping, yoga and riverfront games | Site, map |
| Jun 18 & 25 | Seattle Aquarium, waterfront | After Hours: Have a Ball — games, scavenger hunt, aquarium exhibits, bar and food (21+) | Event, map |
| Jun 18 – 28 | various venues, Seattle | Candlelight Concerts — hour-long "candlelit" string quartet concerts (Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer, Beatles and more) | Concerts, video |
| Jun 18 – Jul 6 | Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien | The Concert Truck — free traveling chamber concerts in parks and on streets | Site, photo |
| Jun 19 | all Washington state parks | Discover Pass Free Day — free access to all 145 state parks | Info |
| Jun 19 | West Seattle | Rock Walk wine walk — 12 wine tastings at West Seattle Junction shops (21+) | Event, map, tickets |
| Jun 19 | Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie | Wine Train Excursion — ride a vintage train with wine tastings and snacks (21+) | Excursion, map |
| Jun 19 – 20 | Skamania County Fairgrounds, Stevenson | Gorge Blues and Brews — outdoor blues, beer and wine with Columbia River views (21+) | Festival |
| Jun 19 – 21 | Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds | Edmonds Arts Festival — 160+ artists, food, drinks and kids’ activities | Site, map, photos |
| Jun 19 – 21 | Marysville | Marysville Strawberry Festival — carnival, music, parade, car show and beer garden | Site, map, site map |
| Jun 19 – 21 | Burlington / Marysville | Berry Dairy Days — stage, fair, berry farm tours, runs, parade and classic cars | Festival, schedule, video |
| Jun 19 – 21 | Chelan County Expo Center, Cashmere | Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival — bluegrass concerts, workshops and camping | Site, map |
| Jun 19 – 28 | 12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill, Seattle | Circus show Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus — six Chinese circus performers tell a story over dinner | Tickets, map |
| Jun 20 | Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill, Seattle | Parké Diem — family electronic music festival with DJs, live art, games and food trucks | Site, map |
| Jun 20 | Burke-Gilman Trail, Wallingford, Seattle | Dogs and Doughnuts Dash — 5K with dogs on the trail, followed by coffee, doughnuts and pet treats | Register, map |
| Jun 20 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Tasting Flight — wine tasting evening with 50 wineries, snacks, games and zoo access (21+) | Event, map, photo |
| Jun 20 | Columbia City, Seattle | Columbia City Night Market — monthly night market with food, bars and music | Market, map |
| Jun 20 | Downtown Park, Redmond | Eastside Vegetarian Vegan & Raw Food Festival — vegan and raw dishes, stage, talks and petting zoo | Festival, map |
| Jun 20 | Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Bremerton | Kitsap Medieval Faire — jousts, archery, craft booths and medieval entertainment | Site, map |
| Jun 20 | Brinnon ShrimpFest, Brinnon | Brinnon ShrimpFest — shrimp, live music, kids’ zone and bar | Site, map |
| Jun 20 – 21 | various breweries | Brewery Running Series — 5K runs finishing at a brewery with tastings, music and food trucks | Series, photo |
| Jun 20 – 21 | Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle | Bell Harbor Rendezvous — classic yacht show with about 40 wooden boats and owner meet-and-greets | Event, map |
| Jun 20 – 21 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont Solstice Parade & Fair — legendary parade (including naked cyclists), fair, music and art cars | Map, photos |
| Jun 20 – 21 | Town Square Park, Burien | Burien Strawberry Festival — street festival with music, rides and a Father’s Day car parade | Site, map |
| Jun 20 – 21 | Sumner | Rhubarb Days — small festival with music, food trucks, kids’ zone and a beer garden | Site, map |
| Jun 20 – 21 | Olympia Regional Airport, Tumwater | Olympic Air Show — aerobatic performances, static airplane displays, food and bar | Site, map |
| Jun 20 – 21 | Fullbright Park, Union Gap | Old Town Days — Civil War reenactments, soldier camps, blacksmiths and dances | Info, map |
| Jun 20 & 27 | Hotel Andra, Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking classes — chef demo and tasting (Father’s Day, French baking, kimchi) | Classes, map |
| Jun 20 – 27 | Seattle area | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours — downtown, waterfront, Art Deco and Queen Anne architecture | Tours, FAQ |
| Jun 20 – Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus to trailheads (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si) on weekends | Site, photo |
| Jun 20 – Sep 7 | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Ballard | Free summer concerts at the Locks — weekends at 2:00 PM | Lineup, map |
| Jun 20 – Oct 31 | Skykomish | Great Northern & Cascade Railway miniature railroad — 10-minute rides on weekends | Site, map |
| Jun 21 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home game vs. Boston Red Sox (Father’s Day) | Schedule, map |
| Jun 21 | various restaurants, Seattle & region | Special Father’s Day brunches and dinners (OpenTable, Yelp and local guides roundups) | Restaurants, recommendations, ideas |
| Jun 21 | Lake Union, Seattle | Father’s Day Cruise — celebratory brunch or BBQ dinner cruise with Waterways Cruises | Cruise, map |
| Jun 21 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Papa Bear Brunch (SOLD OUT) — Father’s Day brunch at the zoo | Info, map |
| Jun 21 | Museum of Flight, Georgetown, Seattle | Free admission for dads at the Museum of Flight with a paid child ticket | Event, map |
| Jun 21 | Front St, Issaquah | Fenders on Front Street car festival — hundreds of classic cars, music and family activities | Site, map |
| Jun 21 | Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way | Summer Bonsai Solstice evening — bonsai demos, meditation, yoga and music in the forest museum | Event, map |
| Jun 23 | Town Hall, Seattle | Jazz orchestra concert | |
| Jun 23 | Les Gove Park, Auburn | Kids Day festival — rides, climbing wall, stage, games and food trucks for families | Info, map |
