This week, Seattle is gearing up in every direction: from open-air cinema and architecture walks to major festivals with music, dance, and food. On July 23, a run of events begins with football fan zones as part of the World Cup’s final week, and along the waterfront the city’s maritime tradition comes alive—Seafair Fleet Week kicks off with a parade of ships. Art and theater lovers also won’t be left without options: Shakespeare performances are taking place in parks, while musicals and fairs continue across the city, making it easy to combine a stroll with tastings and concerts. For active locals and visitors, there are park activities, tours, and evening options, including dance and summer movie screenings.
The selection was compiled from event listings and pages on the portal https://www.events12.com/seattle/.
Events in Seattle and nearby areas for the coming week
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 23 | Woodland Park, Seattle | Maren Morris | |
| Jul 23 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | World Cup Finals week kicks off: matches and fan zones in Seattle. | World Cup matches, fan communities |
| Jul 23 | Pier 66, Seattle waterfront | The Ship Parade opens Seafair Fleet Week; there will be equipment demonstrations, performances, and ship tours later in the week. | Seafair Fleet Week, ship tours |
| Jul 23–25 | Carnation | Timber Outdoor Music Festival: forest-music festival with 25 artists, strolls, yoga, a 5K, and camping. | Festival site |
| Jul 23–26 | Downtown, Seattle | A new musical by Alicia Keys, “Hell’s Kitchen”—a coming-of-age story in New York. | Tickets, event page |
| Jul 23–26 | Vancouver | Four Days of Aloha Hawaiian festival: workshops, hula, crafts, and concerts. | Festival site |
| Jul 23–26 | Seattle, Lynnwood, Brierwood, Fall City | Shakespeare in the park: GreenStage presents Coriolanus and The Winter’s Tale. | Schedule, project |
| Jul 23–26 | Several locations | Park dancing: lessons followed by music and dancing in Seattle parks. | Dancing ’til Dusk |
| Jul 23–26 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | ZooTunes concerts at Woodland Park Zoo; Maren Morris is among the performers in this series. | ZooTunes, tickets |
| Jul 23–31 | Seattle waterfront | A sail on the Bay Lady schooner around Elliott Bay with day and sunset cruises. | Sailing aboard the tall ship |
| Jul 24–25 | Seattle and nearby | Seattle Architecture Foundation neighborhood tours of Ballard, Queen Anne, and the waterfront. | Tours, FAQ |
| Jul 24–25 | Redmond | Redmond Derby Days: fair, carousels, parade, drone show, and evening bike races. | Site, schedule |
| Jul 24–25 | Tacoma parks | Movies in the parks in Tacoma: PG film screenings at sunset. | |
| Jul 24–26 | Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | Bite of Seattle—a major food festival with cuisine, drinks, and music. | Site |
| Jul 24–26 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Swing dance at the Northwest Balboa Festival: workshops and dancing to live music. | Festival site, schedule |
| Jul 24–26 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle Art Fair: art from around the world, plus food and drinks at Lumen Field. | Site, photos |
| Jul 24–26 | Bellevue | Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend: 240 artists, food, and live performances. | Site |
| Jul 24–26 | Renton | Renton River Days: food, fair, parade, drone show, and a kids’ zone. | Site |
| Jul 24–26 | Kent | NHRA Northwest Nationals drag racing at Pacific Raceways. | Site |
| Jul 24–26 | Puyallup | A showcase of classic and custom cars: Pacific Northwest Nationals. | Site |
| Jul 24–Aug 21 | Seattle Center | Free outdoor movie screenings: Movies at the Mural. | Site |
| Jul 24–Sep 27 | Woodinville | Summer concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle: Wynonna Judd & Etheridge, Boyz II Men, and more. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 24–Oct 8 | Tacoma | Showbox Concerts at Dune Peninsula: a summer concert series with views of the bay. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 25 | Snoqualmie | Day Out With Thomas trip for kids: train, entertainment, and photos. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 25 | Union District, Seattle | Seattle to Portland Bicycle Classic—a long ride of 207 miles. | Site |
| Jul 25 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont On The Rocks cocktail walk with tastings at local shops. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 25 | Bothell | Summer School Brewfest: beer, cider, food, and music. | Site |
| Jul 25 | Carnation | Taste of the Valley: a farmers’ tasting with wine, beer, cider, and an auction. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 25 | Snohomish | Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow: food, music, a kids’ zone, and balloon lights. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 25–26 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival: outdoor theater, Shakespeare, and comedy. | Site |
| Jul 25–26 | Sun Point, Seattle | Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show: a craft fair featuring clothing, jewelry, and food. | Site |
| Jul 25–26 | Enumclaw | Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering: Scottish games, music, dance, and food. | Site |
| Jul 25–Aug 16 | Snoqualmie | Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire, a weekend Renaissance fair. | Site |
| Jul 25–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct—a bus to mountain trailheads on weekends and holidays. | Site |
| Jul 25–Sep 11 | Redmond | Marymoor Live concerts at Marymoor Park: a summer outdoor series. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 25–Oct 31 | Skykomish | A ride on the Great Northern & Cascade Railway mini train every Saturday. | Site |
| Jul 26 | Downtown, Seattle | Wekfest Seattle car show with tuned cars and vendors. | Site |
| Jul 26 | Seward Park, Seattle | Filipino Festival: food, entertainment, crafts, and kids’ games. | Site |
| Jul 26–Aug 13 | Renton | Seahawks training camp: you can watch the team’s open practice. | Site, bag rules |
| Jul 27–30 | Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | Films made in 48 hours at the Seattle 48 Hour Film Project screenings. | Site, tickets |
| Jul 28–Sep 13 | Tacoma | Tacoma Rainiers baseball games at Cheney Stadium. | Site, schedule |
| Jul 28–Sep 23 | Seattle Center | Basketball: Seattle Storm at Climate Pledge Arena. | Site, tickets |