The first week of June promises to be busy: from large stadium concerts and wine evenings to street festivals, family fairs, and free museum days. On June 4 Louis Tomlinson performs at Climate Pledge Arena; the same day many leading regional museums begin their free first-Thursday admissions. The city also hosts theater premieres, contemporary circus, and a cabaret vibe in Ballard. Over the weekend you can head out of town to concerts at the Gorge or Chateau Ste. Michelle, or stay in Seattle for lively street events: Dragon Boat Festival, Fremont Solstice Parade, family festivals and themed food events. For nature and active‑life fans there are Trailhead Direct shuttles to trailheads, miniature train rides, schooner cruises, and free concerts at the Ballard Locks. The full selection of events and schedules is compiled from events12.com/seattle.
Notable Seattle-area events this week
| Date(s) | Venue | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 4 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Louis Tomlinson concert. | Louis Tomlinson concert |
| Jun 4 | Seattle and Tacoma (various museums) | Free day at major museums (Burke, MOHAI, Museum of Flight, SAM, etc.) on the first Thursday of the month. | Burke Museum, Museum of History & Industry, Museum of Flight, Nordic Museum, Seattle Art Museum, Seattle Asian Art Museum, Seattle Japanese Garden, Tacoma Art Museum, Volunteer Park Conservatory |
| Jun 4–6 | Queen Anne, Seattle | Northwest New Works Festival — contemporary performance festival with eight experimental artists at On the Boards. | Festival, Not to be confused with New Works Northwest, Map |
| Jun 4–6 | Ballard, Seattle | Seattle Cabaret Festival — musical cabaret festival featuring rock, blues, opera, a cappella and satire at Egan's Ballard Jam House. | Festival site, Schedule, Map |
| Jun 4–7 | Everett Performing Arts Center, Everett | Grease — a vibrant musical set in the 1950s about school life and romance. | Info & tickets, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 4–14 | 12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill, Seattle | Acrobatic Conundrum: "The Circus of Second Chances" — contemporary circus with aerial acrobatics, juggling and live music. | Show, Map, Tickets, Photo |
| Jun 4–Jul 5 | Various theaters, Seattle area | Series of plays: "Barefoot in the Park" (Taproot), "She Loves Me" (Centerstage), "Wish You Were Here" (ArtsWest). | Taproot Theatre, Centerstage Theatre, ArtsWest |
| Jun 4–Oct 31 | Waterfront, Seattle | Day and sunset schooner cruises on the Bay Lady around Elliott Bay from the Seattle's Tall Ship pier. | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 4–Dec 26 | Seattle | Taste of Seattle food walking tours: Pike Place Market, downtown chocolate, Capitol Hill coffee, wine & charcuterie tours. | Chef tour Pike Place, Chocolate tour downtown, Coffee tour Capitol Hill, Wine/bread/cheese/chocolate tour |
| Jun 4–Dec 31 | Seattle area | "Fun tours" package: harbor cruise, Mount Rainier tour, Space Needle+Chihuly, Underground Seattle. | Harbor Cruise, Mount Rainier tour, Space Needle & Chihuly, Underground Seattle |
| Jun 4–Dec 31 | Seattle and suburbs | Roundup of free activities: Ballard Locks tour, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, gardens and walking trails. | Ballard locks tour, Bellevue Botanical Garden, Frye Art Museum, Kubota Garden, etc. |
| Jun 5–6 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA | Concert by electronic band Rüfüs Du Sol at the scenic Gorge. | Rüfüs Du Sol concert |
| Jun 6–7 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Bob Dylan concerts at the Chateau Ste. Michelle winery. | Bob Dylan concert, Summer concerts |
| Jun 6–14 | Broadway Performance Hall, Capitol Hill, Seattle | Seattle International Dance Festival — international contemporary dance festival. | Festival site, Map, Video |
| Jun 6–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct shuttle to mountain trails (Mount Si, Issaquah Alps) on weekends for $2.75. | Info, Photo, Video |
| Jun 6–Sep 7 | Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, Ballard, Seattle | Summer free concerts on the lawn at the Ballard Locks on weekends and Labor Day. | Poster, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 6–Sep 27 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Summer Concerts — outdoor concert series at Chateau Ste. Michelle (jazz, rock, blues). | Concert list, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Jun 6–Oct 31 | Skykomish, WA | Free rides on the miniature Great Northern & Cascade Railway on Saturdays. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 6–Dec 12 | Snohomish, WA | Snohomish Wine Walk — 10 tastings at shops in the historic downtown (21+). | Info & tickets, Map, Photo |
| Jun 7 | Chateau Ste. Michelle, Woodinville | Bob Dylan concert (second night). | Bob Dylan concert |
| Jun 8 | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Human League performing as part of the Marymoor Live series. | Marymoor Live shows, Map, Tickets, Photo, Video |
| Jun 8 | Benaroya Hall, downtown Seattle | Free concert by the Merriman-Ross Young Composers Workshop with Seattle Symphony musicians. | Info, Map |
| Jun 8 | Museum of Pop Culture, Seattle Center | Supper immersion "Supper Fan Club: Willy Wonka" with themed desserts (21+). | Event, FAQ, Map, Photo |
| Jun 9 | Town Hall, First Hill, Seattle | Ignite Seattle — an evening of ten fast, inspiring five‑minute talks with slide decks. | Event & tickets, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 10 | Eight Bells Winery, north Seattle | Young professionals "Happy Hour & Hellos" networking evening with drinks. | Info & RSVP, Map, Photo |
| Jun 11–14 | Seattle Public Theater, Green Lake | Distillery New Works Festival — a festival of new plays with a feminist theme. | Festival site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 11–28 | Seattle Repertory Theatre, Seattle Center | The Play That Goes Wrong — a farce about staging a detective play where everything goes hilariously awry. | Info & tickets, Map, Video |
| Jun 12 | Volunteer Park Dahlia Garden, Capitol Hill | Evening Community Fire Jam — practice and mini‑show of fire spinners. | Event, Map, Photo |
| Jun 12–13 | Emerald City Trapeze Arts, SoDo, Seattle | Worldwide Pride — circus pride show with trapeze, performances and dance party (18+). | Info, Map, Photo |
| Jun 12–14 | Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley | Maple Valley Days — family festival with carnival, parade and art fair. | Site, Map, Parade route, Photo |
| Jun 12–14 | Pioneer Park, Puyallup | Meeker Days — festival with live music, food trucks, beer garden and car show. | Info, Map |
| Jun 12–14 | Port Townsend | Brass Screw Consortium — steampunk festival with concerts, shows, costumes and a market. | Site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 13 | Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion | Washington Brewers Festival — beer and cider tasting from ~70 breweries (21+). | Info, Map |
| Jun 13 | Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheatre | Indigenous People Festival — celebration of Native cultures with dance, crafts and performances. | Info, Map |
| Jun 13 | Lake Union Park, Westlake, Seattle | Seattle Dragon Boat Festival — dragon boat races, Asian music and marketplace. | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 13 | El Centro de la Raza, Beacon Hill, Seattle | Beacon Arts Street Fair — small street art festival with music, food trucks and family activities. | Info, Map, Site map, Photo |
| Jun 13 | Georgetown, Seattle | Georgetown Carnival — alternative carnival with street art, acrobats, music and bars. | Info, Map, Photo |
| Jun 13 | Amazing Grace Spiritual Center, Ballard | Seattle A Cappella‑Palooza — an a cappella evening with three local groups. | Tickets, Map |
| Jun 13 | Camp Long, West Seattle | Mountain Fest — free outdoor recreation festival: climbing, ziplines, ropes courses and guided walks. | Info, Map |
| Jun 13 | Downtown Park, Redmond | Children’s Business Fair — dozens of booths run by young entrepreneurs. | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 13–14 | Lakewold Gardens, Lakewood | Fairyfest — themed family festival with fairy costumes, houses and music. | Site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 13–19 | Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and more | Juneteenth Week — a series of free events with music, talks and kids' zones. | Bellevue Crossroads Park, Juanita High School, NW African American Museum, Jimi Hendrix Park, etc. |
| Jun 13–Oct 22 | Various towns across the region | Garden tour series of private gardens (University Place, Montlake, West Seattle, Burien, etc.). | University Place Garden Tour, Montlake Garden & Art Tour, West Seattle Garden Tour, Burien Garden Tour, etc. |
| Jun 14 | Seward Park, Seattle | Charity dog run Furry 5K followed by a festival (costume contests, dog shows). | Site, Costume contest, Map, Video |
| Jun 14 | U.S. National Parks | Free entrance day to national parks (Mount Rainier, Olympic, etc.) for U.S. citizens and residents. | Info |
| Jun 16–Sep 27 | T-Mobile Park, SoDo, Seattle | Seattle Mariners home games (MLB season). | Schedule & tickets, Map, Tickets (StubHub) |
| Jun 17 | Paramount Theatre, downtown Seattle | Natalia Lafourcade concert. | Natalia Lafourcade concert |
| Jun 17 | Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center | Blastfest — Afrobeats festival headlined by Adekunle Gold, with stage and beer garden (21+). | Site, Map, Video |
| Jun 17 | Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds | Celebrate the Arts Party — drinks, live music and early access to the art fair (21+). | Info, Map |
| Jun 18–21 | Jim Sprick Community Park, Naches | Chinook Fest — outdoor music festival with ~30 bands and camping (21+, except Sunday morning). | Site, Map, Site map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 18 & 25 | Seattle Aquarium, waterfront | After Hours: Have a Ball — aquarium nights with scavenger hunts, a bar and exhibits (21+). | Info, Map |
| Jun 18–Jul 6 | Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien | The Concert Truck — mobile chamber music mini‑concerts at 23 locations. | Info, Photo, Video |
| Jun 19 | Washington State parks | Discover Pass Free Day — free entry to state parks. | Info |
| Jun 19 | West Seattle Junction | Rock Walk wine stroll — tastings at ~30 shops (21+). | Info, Registration map, Tickets |
| Jun 19 | Snoqualmie Depot | Wine Train Excursion — wine-tasting train with snacks from the Northwest Railway Museum (21+). | Info & tickets, Map, Photo |
| Jun 19–21 | Edmonds, Frances Anderson Center | Edmonds Arts Festival — large art festival with 160+ artists, food, wine and kids' area. | Site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 19–21 | Marysville | Marysville Strawberry Festival — carnival, strawberry treats, parade and car show. | Site, Map, Site map, Video |
| Jun 19–21 | Burlington | Berry Dairy Days — berry and dairy festival with parade, runs and farm tours. | Site, Map, Schedule, Video |
| Jun 19–21 | Cashmere | Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival — bluegrass festival with concerts and camping. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 19–28 | 12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill | Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus — Chinese acrobats and a circus show about a family dinner. | Info & tickets, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 20 | Chinatown–International District, Seattle | Food Walk — a walk through Chinatown restaurants with special affordable dishes. | Info, Map, Video 2024 |
| Jun 20 | Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill | Free electronic mini‑festival Parké Diem with DJs, live art and food trucks. | Site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 20 | Brooks Trailhead, Wallingford, Seattle | Dogs and Doughnuts Dash — dog run/walk on the Burke‑Gilman with coffee and donuts. | Registration, Map |
| Jun 20 | Woodland Park Zoo, Phinney Ridge | Tasting Flight — wine tasting on the zoo lawn with talks and animal encounters. | Info, Map, Photo |
| Jun 20 | Columbia City, Seattle | Columbia City Night Market — evening street market with food trucks, live music and a beer garden. | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 20 | Downtown Park, Redmond | Eastside Vegetarian Vegan & Raw Food Festival — vegan/vegetarian festival with food, talks and a petting zoo. | Site, Map, Video |
| Jun 20 | Carnation Farms, Carnation | Jazz Brunch in the Forest — upscale jazz brunch in the woods with farm‑to‑table menu. | Info, FAQ, Map, Photo |
| Jun 20 | Kitsap County Fairgrounds, Bremerton | Kitsap Medieval Faire — medieval festival with jousts and artisans. | Site, Map, Video |
| Jun 20 | Brinnon ShrimpFest, Brinnon | Brinnon ShrimpFest — shrimp festival with music, crafts and family zone. | Site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 20–21 | North Bend / Snoqualmie | Father’s Day Train Ride — two‑hour Father’s Day themed train from the Northwest Railway Museum. | Info |
| Jun 20–21 | Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle | Bell Harbor Rendezvous — display of ~40 classic wooden boats with free viewing. | Event, Map |
| Jun 20–21 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont Solstice Parade and Fremont Fair — legendary parade with bodypaint, a fair with 200+ booths, music and food trucks. | Site map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 20–21 | Burien | Strawberry Festival — strawberry festival with music, food trucks and car show. | Site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 20–21 | Sumner | Rhubarb Days — small town rhubarb festival with live music, food trucks and kids' area. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 20–21 | Olympia Regional Airport, Tumwater | Olympic Air Show — air show with aerobatics, static displays and beer garden. | Site, Map, Video |
| Jun 20–21 | Fullbright Park, Union Gap | Old Town Days — historical event with Civil War reenactments, camps and dancing. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 21 | Regional restaurants | Recommendations for restaurants open on Father’s Day (brunch, lunch, dinner). | OpenTable roundup, Yelp tips |
| Jun 21 | Lake Union, Eastlake, Seattle | Father’s Day Cruise — river cruise with brunch or BBQ dinner for Father’s Day. | Info, Map |
| Jun 21 | Woodland Park Zoo, Phinney Ridge | Papa Bear Brunch — family brunch for Father’s Day at the zoo. | Info, Map |
| Jun 21 | The Museum of Flight, Georgetown | Free admission for dads when accompanied by a paid child on Father’s Day. | Info, Map |
| Jun 21 | Downtown Issaquah | Fenders on Front Street — car meet with hundreds of classic cars, music and food. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 21 | Pacific Bonsai Museum, Federal Way | Summer Bonsai Solstice — evening solstice celebration with bonsai, yoga, tai chi and food trucks. | Info, Map, Photo |
| Jun 23 | Les Gove Park, Auburn | Kids Day — activities for children 4–11 with inflatables, ponies, face painting and music. | Info, Map, Photo |
| Jun 24 | Rainier Beach Urban Farm, Seattle | The Seasonal Table — benefit dinner on the urban farm with seasonal menu and auction (21+). | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 24–Dec 27 | Waterways Cruises, Eastlake | Regular brunch and dinner cruises on Lake Union and Lake Washington with sightseeing. | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 25 | Seward Park, Seattle | Seattle Marathon Summer Events — half marathon, 10K, 5K and kids' run. | Info & registration, Map, Video |
| Jun 25–28 | Driftwood Players, Edmonds | Festival of Shorts — eight short plays (10–12 minutes each) with audience voting. | Site, Map |
| Jun 26 | The Collective Seattle, South Lake Union | Dining in the Dark — three‑course blindfolded dinner to heighten taste (12+). | Info & tickets, Map, Video |
| Jun 26 | Fort Nisqually, Tacoma | Dine We Must — historic open‑air dinner with a guided tour of 19th‑century buildings and live music. | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 26–27 | Patterson Cellars, SoDo, Seattle | Wine & Oysters — a set of 6 Hama Hama oysters paired with three 3‑oz wine pours. | Info, Events, Map, Photo |
| Jun 26–27 | Joint Base Lewis‑McChord | Freedom Fest — early Independence Day celebration with rides, car show, drones and fireworks (registration & ID required). | Info, Entry map, Parking, ID list |
| Jun 26–28 | Washington State Fair Center, Puyallup | The Taste Northwest — large food festival with dozens of food trucks, competitions and live music. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 26–28 | Ridge Motorsports Park, Shelton | MotoAmerica — round of the road‑racing motorcycle championship with racing, karting and camping. | Site, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Jun 26–28 | Westhaven Drive, Westport | Rusty Scupper’s Pirate Daze — coastal pirate festival with music, costumes and street food. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 27 | Seattle Center Armory | Seattle Iranian Festival — celebration of Iranian culture with music, dance and food. | Info, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 27 | Lake Union Park, Westlake | Gobble Up — artisanal food market with 80+ makers and food trucks. | Site, Map, Video 2024 |
| Jun 27 | Greenwood Ave N, Seattle | Greenwood Car Show — large vintage car show with music and family activities. | Event, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 27 | Alki Beach Park, West Seattle | Seafair Pirates landing at Alki Beach — family show. | Info, Map, Video |
| Jun 27 | Greenwood, Seattle | Greenwood Seafair Parade — parade with bands, floats and pirates, including a kids' parade. | Info, Map |
| Jun 27 | Edmonds, downtown | Edmonds Summer Wine Walk — evening wine stroll with 10 tastings (21+). | Info & tickets, Map, Photo |
| Jun 27–28 | Seattle, multiple venues | PrideFest Capitol Hill and Pride Parade & PrideFest Seattle Center — the region’s main LGBTQ+ celebrations. | Parade video, Festival video |
| Jun 27–28 | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue | Japan Fair — large Japanese festival with taiko, food and 70+ booths. | Site, Map, Gallery, Video |
| Jun 27–28 | Bremerton Boardwalk | Bremerton Bridge Blast — waterfront festival with music and evening fireworks from the Manette Bridge. | Site, Map, Video |
| Jun 27–28 | Kent Commons, Kent | Cascade Rock, Mineral, and Jewelry Show — mineral and jewelry expo with demos. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 27–28 | Buckley Log Show Grounds, Buckley | Buckley Log Show — traditional lumberjack competitions, parade and family activities. | Site, Map, Parade map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 27–28 | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, Eatonville | Slug Fest — fun festival dedicated to slugs with "human slug races" and kids' activities. | Site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 27–28 | Gorge Amphitheatre, George, WA | Beyond Wonderland at the Gorge — large EDM festival with fantasy decor and 60 artists (18+). | Site, Map, Photo gallery, Video |
| Jun 28 | DeLille En Ville, University District, Seattle | Wine dinner From Washington to France — French varietal tasting with multi-course menu. | Info, Map |
| Jun 28 | Saint Edward State Park, Kenmore | Skandia Midsommarfest — Scandinavian midsummer celebration with music, dancing and maypole raising. | Info, Map, Photo, FAQ |
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