This week in Seattle looks busy: from big summer concerts at Chateau Ste. Michelle and open-air gastro cruises on the bay to street festivals, sporting events and family fairs — there’s music, dance, beer, crafts, theater and outdoor recreation for every taste. Whether you’re planning a night out with friends, a family weekend, or a day trip to a park, this roundup of events for June 7–13 will help you decide where to go during the holiday days. Sources and posters compiled on Events12 (https://www.events12.com/seattle/).
Notable Seattle-Area Events (June 7–13)
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7 | Woodinville, Chateau Ste. Michelle amphitheater | Bob Dylan concert outdoors at Chateau Ste. Michelle — rock classic performed in a scenic winery amphitheater. | Winery concerts site, map, tickets, video |
| Jun 7 | Woodinville, Chateau Ste. Michelle | Bob Dylan concert as part of the Summer Concerts series on the winery lawn. | Summer Concerts, map, tickets, video |
| Jun 7 | Not specified (Chateau Ste. M concert venue from the concert dates table) | Bob Dylan concert listed in the June “Concerts” schedule. | – |
| Jun 7 | Various locations across Washington state | Free Fishing Weekend — you can fish for most species without a license and without a Discover Pass for parking. | Free fishing info, Free parking days |
| Jun 7 | Seattle waterfront / Bainbridge Island | The Great Ferry Race half-marathon: start at Colman Dock ferry terminal, route on scenic Bainbridge Island, one-third on trails. (SOLD OUT) | Race site, map, photos, video |
| Jun 7 | Seattle Center Armory | Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival — national dances and music, exhibits and Philippine cuisine across two floors of the Seattle Center Armory. | Info, map, video |
| Jun 7 | McCaw Hall, Seattle Center | Pacific Northwest Ballet gala “Season Encore Performance” — six pieces closing the ballet season in one evening. | Show site, map, tickets, photo |
| Jun 7 | Tukwila, Starfire Sports Stadium | Seattle Seawolves (Major League Rugby) match vs. California Legion. | Schedule, map, tickets, video |
| Jun 7 | All 145 Washington state parks | Discover Pass Free Day — free access to state parks (with special dog rules at 7 parks). | Free days info, dog rules |
| Jun 7 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | Big Backyard 5K/10K runs and kids’ 1K at Marymoor Park — family-friendly, dogs and strollers allowed. | Race site, map |
| Jun 7 | Edmonds, Frances Anderson Center | Puget Sound Bird Fest — ticketed birding walks, talks, exhibits and family activities. | Festival site, map, photo |
| Jun 7 | Downtown Everett | Sorticulture garden art festival: garden decor, plants, workshops, music, food trucks and wine/beer garden. | Festival site, map, video |
| Jun 7 | Everett Performing Arts Center | Musical “Grease” — high-school romance in 1950s style at the Everett theater. | Info, map, photo, video |
| Jun 7 | Monroe, Evergreen State Fairgrounds | Fiber Fusion Northwest — natural fiber festival with spinning, knitting, weaving demos, animal exhibits and 100 vendors. | Site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 7 | Tacoma Convention Center | Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show — 500 machines, tournaments, free admission for kids under 12. | Site, map, photos |
| Jun 7 | Tacoma, Point Defiance Park | Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival — garden tours, talks, farmers market, music and wine/beer tastings. | Site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 7 | Gig Harbor, Skansie Brothers Park | Maritime Gig Festival — parade, live music, food trucks and car show on the Gig Harbor waterfront. | Site, map, video |
| Jun 7 | Anacortes, Cap Sante Marina | Anacortes Waterfront Festival — free boat rides, music, food trucks, car show and kids’ activities. | Site, map, photo |
| Jun 7–14 | Capitol Hill, Broadway Performance Hall | Seattle International Dance Festival — international contemporary dance festival with a packed performance schedule (closed Mondays). | Festival site, map, video |
| Jun 7–Jul 5 | Various neighborhoods in Seattle and suburbs | Theater series: “Comedy of Macbeth”, “Dream, Carl, Dream”, “She Loves Me”, “Barefoot in the Park”, “The Play that Goes Wrong”, “Wish You Were Here”. | – |
| Jun 7–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct bus to mountain trailheads on weekends and holidays — fare required, children under 18 ride free. | Route site, photo, video |
| Jun 7–Sept 7 | Ballard, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks | Free summer lawn concerts at the Chittenden Locks on weekends and Labor Day. | Concert poster, map, photo, video |
| Jun 7–Sept 27 | Woodinville, Chateau Ste. Michelle | Summer Concerts series — jazz, rock, blues and pop artists on the winery’s outdoor stage. | Schedule, map, tickets, video |
| Jun 7–Oct 31 | Seattle waterfront, Seattle’s Tall Ship | Bay Lady two-masted tall-ship sails on Elliott Bay: two-hour daytime and sunset cruises; drinks and snacks sold onboard. | Cruise site / map, video |
| Jun 7–Dec 31 | Seattle | Entertainment tours: harbor cruise, Mount Rainier tours, Space Needle + Chihuly combo, underground Pioneer Square tour. | – |
| Jun 7–Dec 31 | Various free locations | A selection of free activities: Ballard Locks tours, Bellevue Botanical Garden, classical concerts, dance nights, museums and walks in gardens and trails. | – |
| Jun 7 | Various state and national locations | Free entrance day to U.S. national parks (Flag Day): free admission to Mount Rainier, Olympic and others. | NPS info |
| Jun 8 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | The Human League concert in the Marymoor Live outdoor amphitheater. | Marymoor Live, map, tickets, photo, video |
| Jun 8 | Downtown Seattle, Benaroya Hall | Free concert: Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop — works by young composers performed by Seattle Symphony musicians. | Info, map |
| Jun 8 | Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Center | “Supper Fan Club: Willy Wonka” dinner — themed menu inspired by the film, desserts and surprises for guests 21+. | Info, map, photo, FAQ |
| Jun 8–14 | Capitol Hill, 12th Avenue Arts | Acrobatic Conundrum “The Circus of Second Chances” — aerial acrobatics, juggling, ropes and live accompaniment. | Show site, map, tickets, photo |
| Jun 8–Sept 11 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Marymoor Live concert series — a variety of artists (Human League, The Dead South, Iration, Buju Banton & Stephen Marley, and more). | Site, map, tickets, photo, video |
| Jun 9 | Town Hall Seattle, First Hill | Ignite Seattle — an evening of short, punchy slide talks (5 minutes each) on a wide range of topics. | Site, map, tickets, photo, video |
| Jun 9–Dec 26 | Seattle | Food walking tours: Pike Place tastings, downtown chocolate tour, Capitol Hill coffee tour and wine-and-cheese route. | – |
| Jun 10 | Seattle, Eight Bells Winery (north city) | Young professionals evening “Happy Hour & Hellos” — drinks, snacks and networking at a city winery. | Info, map, photo |
| Jun 11–14 | Green Lake, Seattle Public Theater | Distillery New Works Festival — readings of six new plays and one musical with feminist themes. | Site, map, photo |
| Jun 11–28 | Various venues (Arctic Club Hotel, Museum of Flight, Nordic Museum) | Candlelight Concerts — hour-long string-quartet concerts by the light of hundreds of artificial candles featuring music from Abba, Queen, Bridgerton, Beatles, Coldplay and more. | Info, video |
| Jun 11–28 | Seattle Center, Seattle Repertory Theatre | Comedy “The Play that Goes Wrong” — a parody whodunit in the spirit of Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python where the play constantly “falls apart.” | Info, map, video |
| Jun 12 | Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park dahlia garden | Evening Community Fire Jam — open fire-arts performances from 7:30 PM to 11:00 PM. | Event, map, photo |
| Jun 12–13 | SoDo, Emerald City Trapeze Arts | Worldwide Pride show — circus and trapeze in honor of Pride for ages 18+; separate open-house and dance-party tickets may be available. | Show site, map, photo |
| Jun 12–14 | Maple Valley, Lake Wilderness Park | Maple Valley Days — carnival, food, parade, diving-dog show and arts fair. | Site, map, parade map, photo |
| Jun 12–14 | Puyallup, Pioneer Park | Meeker Days Festival — music, food trucks, beer garden, craft vendors, car show and farmers market. | Site, map |
| Jun 12–14 | Port Townsend, Cotton Building | Brass Screw Consortium steampunk festival — concerts, variety shows, costume contests, Victorian aesthetics and vendor rows. | Site, map, photo |
| Jun 13 | Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion | Washington Brewers Festival — unlimited beer and cider tastings from 75 breweries; tasting glass included with ticket (21+). | Site, map |
| Jun 13 | Westlake, Lake Union Park | Seattle Dragon Boat Festival — opening ceremony and all-day long-boat races, vendor tents. | Site, map, race schedule, photos, video |
| Jun 13 | Beacon Hill, El Centro de la Raza | Beacon Arts Street Fair — live music, arts market, food and family activities. | Site, map, site map, photo |
| Jun 13 | Georgetown, Airport Way S & S Homer St | Georgetown Carnival — alternative festival with weird art, nonstop music, games, acrobats, food trucks and beer garden. | Site, map, photos |
| Jun 13 | Ballard, Amazing Grace Spiritual Center | Seattle A Cappella-Palooza — three local a cappella groups perform covers and pop mashups; snacks and drinks available. | Tickets, map |
| Jun 13 | Camp Long, West Seattle | Mountain Fest — free day of activities: climbing, ropes course, nature walks and a birds-of-prey show. | Event, map |
| Jun 13 | Redmond, Downtown Park | Children’s Business Fair — a kids’ entrepreneur market with dozens of booths where children sell their goods and food. | Site, map, photo, video |
| Jun 13–14 | Lakewood, Lakewold Gardens | Fairyfest — family “fairy” festival with fairy houses, costumes, music, dance, vendors and workshops. | Site, map, photo |
| Jun 13–19 | Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and beyond | Juneteenth celebrations — music, performances and children’s activities commemorating the end of slavery (official date June 19). | – |
| Jun 13–27 | Seattle and surrounding areas | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours of neighborhoods (Capitol Hill, waterfront, downtown, Queen Anne, and more). | Tour site, FAQ, video |
| Jun 13–Oct 22 | Various private gardens | Garden tour series: University Place Garden Tour, Montlake Garden & Art Tour, West Seattle Garden Tour, Burien Garden Tour, and more. | – |
| Jun 13–Oct 31 | Skykomish, Great Northern & Cascade Railway | Free Saturday rides on the mini train through a bridge and tunnel plus a gift shop. | Site, map, photo, video |
