The week of June 17–21 in the Seattle area promises to be busy: from large street Juneteenth festivals and family strawberry‑festival celebrations to major music premieres — well‑known artists perform at the Paramount and Marymoor, and the Mariners host home games at T‑Mobile Park. Art lovers can enjoy night markets and gallery art walks, food fans have night market events and a vegan festival in Redmond, and active residents can take Trailhead Direct or visit state parks on free days. Evening programs include intimate Candlelight concerts and immersive theater; family outings include zoo and museum nights; and beer and blues fans will find festivals and beer‑runs across the region. The list is compiled from local listings and event announcements around Seattle (source: events12.com/seattle).
Event roundup for the Seattle area this week
| Date(s) | Venue | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 17 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Concert by Natalia Lafourcade — a star of contemporary Latin American music. | |
| Jun 17 | Edmonds, Frances Anderson Center | Celebrate the Arts Party — live music, snacks, and early access to artworks from the upcoming Edmonds festival (21+). | Event site, Map |
| Jun 17 | Greenwood / Capitol Hill / Seattle Rep | Live theater: Barefoot in the Park (a rom‑com in a New York apartment), immersive Dream, Carl, Dream, and the comedy The Play that Goes Wrong. | |
| Jun 17 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | Marymoor Live season opener: Buju Banton and Stephen Marley on the outdoor stage in a scenic park. | Show site, Map, Tickets, Video |
| Jun 17 | SoDo, T-Mobile Park | Seattle Mariners vs Baltimore Orioles — start of a big home series. | Schedule & tickets, Map, Resale tickets |
| Jun 17 - 20 | Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue, and more | Juneteenth celebrations: street festivals, music, performances and kids' activities (Kenmore, Seattle, Tacoma, Edmonds, Shoreline, Tukwila, Kent, Lynnwood, etc.). | |
| Jun 17 - 21 | Seattle and suburbs | Seasonal ongoing activities (started June 1): waterfront cruises, boat rentals, Taste of Pike Place food tours, free museums, parks and city walking tours. | Cruises & boats, Pike Place tour, Simply Seattle map |
| Jun 18 | Town Hall, Seattle | Miles Electric Band concert — music of Miles Davis performed by his former colleagues and contemporary jazz musicians. | |
| Jun 18 | The Royal Room, Seattle | Tribute concert in memory of Gil Scott‑Heron — poet and musician, pioneer of spoken word and political soul. | |
| Jun 18 | Waterfront, Seattle Aquarium | After Hours: Have a Ball — aquarium scavenger hunt, animal interactions, bar and food (21+). | Info & tickets, Map |
| Jun 18 | Downtown, Pike Place Market | Welcoming the World Night Market — 60+ craft vendors, food, farmers, live music and art demos at Pike Place. | Event, Map |
| Jun 18 | International District, Seattle | JamFest / CID Summer Kickoff — live music, cultural performances, games, dim‑sum, street vendors and free admission to the Wing Luke Museum. | Site, About, Map |
| Jun 18 | Tacoma, downtown museums | Monthly Tacoma Museum Night — free evening admission to multiple museums (Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, Washington State History Museum). | |
| Jun 18 - 19 | Edmonds; Seattle, University District | City Art Walks — evening gallery and venue walks with exhibitions and live music. | Art walks overview |
| Jun 18 - 21 | Naches, Yakima Valley | Chinook Fest — 30 artists on three stages, games, river hikes and yoga, with camping (21+ except Sunday). | Site, Map |
| Jun 18 - 28 | Various venues, Seattle | Candlelight Concerts — hour‑long string quartet concerts by "candlelight" (soundtracks by Joe Hisaishi, Hans Zimmer, The Beatles, Coldplay, etc.). | Info & tickets, Video |
| Jun 18 - Jul 6 | Seattle, Bellevue, Bainbridge, Burien | The Concert Truck — free intimate outdoor chamber concerts at 23 locations. | Project site, Photo |
| Jun 19 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners vs Boston Red Sox (evening game). | Schedule, Map, Resale tickets |
| Jun 19 | All Washington state parks | Discover Pass Free Day — free vehicle access and parking at 145 state parks (dogs on leash allowed, with a few exceptions). | Info, Pet rules |
| Jun 19 | West Seattle, The Junction | Rock Walk wine stroll — 12 wine tastings across ~30 businesses, includes a glass, tote and route map. | Site, Tickets, Map |
| Jun 19 | Snoqualmie, railway museum | Wine Train Excursion — scenic valley train ride with eight wine tastings, snacks and a souvenir glass (21+). | Event & tickets, Map |
| Jun 19 - 20 | Stevenson, Columbia River Gorge | Gorge Blues and Brews — local beer and wine, live blues music and Columbia Gorge views (21+). | Site & tickets |
| Jun 19 - 21 | Edmonds, Frances Anderson Center | Edmonds Arts Festival — 160+ artists, food trucks, wine, stage and kids’ area. | Site, Map, Photos |
| Jun 19 - 21 | Marysville, downtown | Marysville Strawberry Festival — carnival, parade, beer garden, craft booths, car cruise and family entertainment. | Site, Venue map, Event map |
| Jun 19 - 21 | Burlington, Skagit River Park | Berry Dairy Days — live music, beer garden, car show, berry farm tours, runs and parades. | Site, Schedule, Video |
| Jun 19 - 21 | Cashmere, Chelan County Expo Center | Wenatchee River Bluegrass Festival — bluegrass concerts, workshops, fair and river camping. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 | Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill | Parké Diem — one‑day electronic festival, family‑friendly, DJs, live artists, games, art installations and food trucks. | Site, Map, Photos |
| Jun 20 | Wallingford, Seattle | Dogs and Doughnuts Dash — dog‑friendly 5K on the Burke‑Gilman Trail, followed by coffee, water, doughnuts and pet treats. | Event, Map |
| Jun 20 | Woodland Park Zoo, Seattle | Tasting Flight — 50+ wineries, animal encounters, keeper talks, games and access to the zoo (21+). | Site & tickets, Map, Photo |
| Jun 20 | Columbia City, Seattle | Columbia City Night Market — monthly night market with ~8 food trucks, ~20 local brands, music and a beer garden on 37th Ave S. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 | Redmond, Downtown Park | Vegetarian, Vegan & Raw Food Festival — vegan and vegetarian dishes, demos, talks and a petting zoo. | Site, Map, Video |
| Jun 20 | Bremerton, fairgrounds | Kitsap Medieval Faire — knight battles, archery, bard musicians, dancing and a medieval marketplace. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 | Brinnon, Hood Canal | Brinnon ShrimpFest — shrimp and seafood festival with live music, crafts, kids’ area and beer & wine garden. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Various regional breweries | Brewery Running Series / Beer Run — 5K finishing at a brewery with a beer glass, live music and food trucks. | Site & schedule, Photo |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Bell Harbor Marina, Seattle | Bell Harbor Rendezvous — display of ~40 classic yachts, meet owners and vote for favorite vessel. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Fremont, Seattle | Fremont Solstice Parade & Fair — famous parade with painted nude cyclists and art floats, plus a two‑day fair with 200 vendors, music and beer garden. | Venue map, Photos, Video |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Burien, Town Square Park | Strawberry Festival — music, food trucks, family activities, petting zoo and car show. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Sumner, downtown | Rhubarb Days — small town festival with music, craft booths, beer garden and kids’ area in the "rhubarb pie capital." | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Tumwater, Olympia Regional Airport | Olympic Air Show — aerobatics, plane displays, food trucks and beer garden. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 - 21 | Union Gap, Fullbright Park | Old Town Days — Civil War reenactments, soldier camps, craft demonstrations and dances. | Site, Map |
| Jun 20 & 27 | Hotel Ändra, Belltown | Hot Stove Society cooking classes — chef demos and generous tastings (themes: Father’s Day brunch, French baking, Korean kimchi). | Classes & tickets, Map, Video |
| Jun 20 - 27 | Various Seattle neighborhoods | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours — center, waterfront, Art Deco and Queen Anne architecture tours. | Tours & tickets, FAQ, Video |
| Jun 20 - 28 | Capitol Hill, 12th Avenue Arts | Rice on Repeat: An AAPI Circus — contemporary circus by six Chinese circus artists telling the story of “dinnertime” through acrobatics and performance. | Site & tickets, Map |
| Jun 20 - Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct — weekend public transit buses to popular mountain trailheads (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si). | Site, Photo |
| Jun 20 - Sept 7 | Ballard, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks | Summer concerts at the Locks — free weekend waterfront performances and lawn picnics (no alcohol). | Lineup, Map |
| Jun 20 - Oct 31 | Skykomish, Great Northern & Cascade Railway | Mini‑train rides across a bridge and through a tunnel on Saturdays, plus a gift shop — family mountain outing. | Site, Map |
| Jun 21 | Showbox, Seattle | Concert: Satinder Sartaaj — popular Indian artist blending Sufi poetry and Punjabi music. | |
| Jun 21 | T-Mobile Park, Seattle | Seattle Mariners vs Boston Red Sox — daytime Father’s Day game. | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| Jun 21 | Various restaurants, Seattle area | Father’s Day specials — brunches, lunches and dinners with special menus. | OpenTable picks, Yelp — brunch, Fabulous Washington roundup |
| Jun 21 | Museum of Flight, Georgetown | Dads Get in Free — fathers with a paid child of any age get free admission to the Museum of Flight. | Event, Map |
| Jun 21 | Issaquah, downtown | Fenders on Front Street car show — hundreds of classic and vintage cars, breakfast, live music, family fun and awards. | Site, Map |
| Jun 21 | Federal Way, Pacific Bonsai Museum | Summer Bonsai Solstice — evening strolls among bonsai in the forest, demos, tai chi, yoga, sound therapy and food trucks. | Site, Map |
