This weekend the Seattle area turns into a festival map: from blind dining experiences and oyster-and-wine tastings to historical and pirate strolls, large car and motorcycle shows, outdoor music and cultural festivals. Family-friendly entertainment sits alongside adult tastings and big concerts — you'll find quiet wine dinners and the loud electronic Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge, local food and craft fairs, and traditional Seafair parades. Plan routes considering distances to Tacoma, Puyallup, Westport and other locales, and note registration and pass requirements for military and large events. Source: events12.com/seattle.
Notable Seattle-area events at the end of June
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| June 26 | South Lake Union (0.8 miles N) | "Dining in the Dark" — three-course blind dinner at The Collective Seattle; choice of seafood, meat, or vegan menu; drinks and gratuity paid separately; age 12+ | Details and booking, Map, Video |
| June 26 | Tacoma (41 miles SW) | Historical outdoor dinner "Dine We Must" at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum: tour 19th-century buildings, appetizers and bar, buffet with live music, and desserts prepared in an authentic kitchen | Event details, Map, Photos, Video |
| June 26-27 | SoDo (3.3 miles S) | "Wine & Oysters" tasting at Patterson Cellars Tasting Room: for about $38 get six Hama Hama oysters (chilled or baked) with garnishes and a flight of three 3-oz pours | Info & tickets, Event page, Map, Photo |
| June 26-27 | Joint Base Lewis-McChord (47 miles S) | "Freedom Fest" — early Independence Day celebration on the military base: rides, food trucks, vendors, concerts, car show, drone show and fireworks; online registration and Real ID required for adults | Info & registration, DuPont Gate entry map, ID requirements, Parking, Photo |
| June 26-28 | Puyallup (37 miles S) | Food festival "The Taste Northwest" at the Washington State Fairgrounds: more than 60 food vendors, $5 tastings, craft market, concerts, cooking competitions, games and an alcohol area (paid parking) | Festival site, Parking & transit, Map, Photo, Video |
| June 26-28 | Shelton (95 miles SW) | MotoAmerica motorcycle weekend at Ridge Motorsports Park: Friday qualifying, five classes racing on the weekend, karting, food trucks and camping; children 12 and under free | Event info, Tickets, Map, Video |
| June 26-28 | Westport (131 miles SW) | Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze on Westhaven Drive waterfront: musicians, food vendors, merchants and costumed "pirates" | Festival site, Map, Photo album, Video |
| June 27 | Seattle Center (1 mile NW) | Seattle Iranian Festival — Iranian cultural celebration with music, dance, food and a kids program in the Armory at Seattle Center | Festival page, Map, Photo, Video |
| June 27 | Westlake (1.3 miles N) | "Gobble Up" market: about 80 local food and beverage producers, sauces, teas, kitchenware and food trucks at Lake Union Park | Info, Map, 2024 video |
| June 27 | Greenwood (6 miles N) | Greenwood Car Show — street show of hundreds of classic cars, hot rods and vintage vehicles with live music, a kids zone and vendors along Greenwood Ave N | Facebook event, Map, Photo, Video |
| June 27 | Alki (7.1 miles SW) | Seafair Pirates landing at Alki Beach Park: a spectacle "pirate" show and family entertainment on the shore | Info, Map, Video |
| June 27 | Greenwood (7.4 miles N) | Greenwood Seafair Parade: bands, marching units, floats and pirates; the first half-hour is a kids' parade | Parade info, Map |
| June 27 | Edmonds (17 miles N) | Edmonds Summer Wine Walk: wine tasting at downtown Edmonds shops; ticket includes a glass and ten 1-oz tastings; 21+ | Info & tickets, Registration map, Photo |
| June 27-28 | Seattle (multiple locations) | Pride weekend: PrideFest Capitol Hill (Saturday — street festival on Broadway with bars and stages) and Sunday Pride Parade down 4th Ave, concluding with a large PrideFest at Seattle Center | Parade video, Festival video |
| June 27-28 | Bellevue (11 miles E) | Japan Fair — large Japanese festival at Meydenbauer Center: dance and music performances, food court, dozens of vendor booths, cultural demonstrations and taiko drumming (paid parking) | Festival site, Map, Gallery, Video |
| June 27-28 | Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry) | Bremerton Bridge Blast: concerts and about 90 vendors on the waterfront, with a major fireworks show from the Manette Bridge Saturday night | Event site, Map, Video |
| June 27-28 | Kent (20 miles SE) | Cascade Rock, Mineral, and Jewelry Show at Kent Commons: about 34 vendors, kids' area and gem-cutting demonstrations | Club & show site, Map, Photo, Video |
| June 27-28 | Buckley (45 miles SE) | Buckley Log Show lumberjack festival: Saturday parade and free lumberjack demonstration competitions with a beer garden and family zone both days | Info, Map, Parade map, Photo, Video |
| June 27-28 | Eatonville (54 miles S) | Family Slug Fest at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park: "human" slug races, talks, live exhibits and kids' crafts | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| June 27-28 | George (150 miles E) | Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge — large dance festival: 60 DJs and artists across three stages, pyrotechnics and Alice-in-Wonderland styling; 18+ with camping at the Gorge Amphitheatre | Festival site, Map, Photo gallery, Video |
| June 28 | University District (4.9 miles NE) | "From Washington to France Wine Dinner" at DeLille En Ville: lineup of classic French varieties and a multi-course menu inspired by regional cuisine; part of the cost is paid at registration and the remainder onsite | Info & registration, Map |
| June 28 | Kenmore (16 miles NE) | Skandia Midsommarfest at Saint Edward State Park: music, dancing, vendors and the raising of a 35-foot maypole; a Discover Pass is required for vehicles | Info, FAQ & tips, Map, Photo |
