• Timber! Outdoor Music Festival

    Tolt-MacDonald Park 31020 NE 40th St, Carnation, WA

    An Indigenous-owned outdoor music and camping festival set in a densely forested 574-acre park at the confluence of two rivers. Now in its 10th year, Timber! carefully programs live music performances uniquely accompanied by the great outdoors, celebrating music discovery, nature, and adventure. Festival tickets, parking, and camping are each sold separately. Dates: July 23–25, […]

    Ticketed; festival, camping, and parking sold separately (tickets often sell out)
  • Seattle Art Fair

    CenturyLink/Lumen Field Event Center (TBC) Seattle, WA

    Now in its 10th edition, the Seattle Art Fair is a leading showcase for modern and contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest, bringing together galleries from across the US and internationally. The fair celebrates the region's vibrant arts community with exhibitions, artist talks, and programming across four days. Dates: July 23–26, 2026 Cost: Ticket required […]

    Ticket required
  • Seattle Art Fair — 10th Edition

    Lumen Field Event Center Seattle, WA

    Founded by the late Paul G. Allen, this annual fair returns for its tenth edition featuring 85 local, national, and international galleries alongside public programming. A leading destination for modern and contemporary art in the Pacific Northwest, working in partnership with Beneficiary Partner Seattle Art Museum and Artistic Director Nato Thompson. Dates: July 23–26, 2026 […]

    Tickets required (prices TBA)
  • Bite of Seattle

    Seattle Center Seattle, WA

    The Bite of Seattle returns for its 41st anniversary under new management by FoodieLand, featuring 300+ food and retail vendors, beer and wine gardens, cider tastings, local artisans, and 50+ musical performers over three days at Seattle Center. The event includes a movie night on Friday, live cooking demonstrations in 'The Bite Cooks!' segment, and […]

    Free admission
  • Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend

    Bellevue Square Bellevue, WA

    The Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend is one of the top juried arts fairs in the country, presenting handcrafted work by 350+ artists across 20+ mediums including jewelry, sculpture, ceramics, fiber art, and painting. Organized by the Bellevue Arts Museum, the weekend also features interactive art activities, food trucks, live music across three BAM stages, and […]

    Free to browse; after-hours events may have ticket prices
  • Redmond Derby Days

    Redmond City Hall Campus Redmond, WA

    Redmond's historic summer festival dates back to 1940 and features the longest-running community bike race in the US, a grand parade (Saturday), a kids' bike parade, a drone show, carnival rides, a beer and wine garden, food, and live music spanning funk, salsa, country, and hip-hop. The 2026 event also features a 75+ vendor Urban […]

    Free
  • Head for the Cure Seattle 5K

    Marymoor Park, 17525 NE 65th St Redmond, WA

    The annual Head for the Cure 5K run/walk raises funds and awareness for the brain tumor community, benefiting UW Medicine's Alvord Brain Tumor Center, Seattle Children's Hospital, and Path to Hope. Race day begins at 9 AM with a Kids Fun Run 100-Meter Dash at 8:45 AM, followed by the main 5K race, survivor photo, […]

    Registration fee required
  • Readers & Writers Author Event — 6th Annual

    Doubletree by Hilton Seattle Airport, 18740 Pacific Highway South Seattle, WA

    Over 80 authors gather in Seattle to meet readers in a signing-style event. VIP access 10:30am–12:30pm, general admission 12:30–4/5pm, after party 7–10pm. Mix of debut authors to bestselling writers across all genres, in a positive, welcoming environment for book lovers. Dates: July 25, 2026 Cost: VIP and general admission tickets (prices TBA) More Info: https://readerswritersevents.com

    VIP and general admission tickets (prices TBA)
  • Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show

    Magnuson Park Hangar 30 Seattle, WA

    The Pacific Northwest's premier indie craft show returns to the iconic indoor Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, featuring hundreds of independent makers and artists selling handmade goods across two days. The show runs 11 AM–5 PM both days and is known for drawing huge crowds, especially in the first hours after opening. Dates: July 25–26, […]

    Free admission
  • GreenStage Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival (SOTF) — 26th Annual

    Volunteer Park Seattle, WA

    A free three-stage, two-day outdoor Shakespeare festival presented by GreenStage in its 38th season. Part of GreenStage's summer 2026 productions including 'The Winter's Tale' and 'Coriolanus' on the mainstage, plus Backyard Bard offerings of 'The Tempest' and 'The Two Noble Kinsmen.' Dates: July 25–26, 2026 Cost: Free More Info: https://greenstage.org/2026-shakespeare-in-the-park-season-announcement/

    Free
  • Seafair Weekend Festival

    Stan Sayres Memorial Park / Lake Washington Stan Sayres Memorial Park, Lake Washington, Seattle, WA

    Seattle's iconic summer festival combining a premier boating event, Blue Angels air show, live music, food and beverage vendors, and family-friendly activities along the shores of Lake Washington. Now an unofficial Puget Sound holiday, Seafair draws over 60,000 fans and is the most anticipated summer event in Seattle. Friday general admission is free. Dates: July […]

    Friday General Admission free; Saturday–Sunday ticketed (prices TBA)
  • Proctor Arts Fest

    North 26th & Proctor St Tacoma, WA

    The Proctor Arts Fest is an annual outdoor arts festival in Tacoma's beloved Proctor District, celebrating local artists, live entertainment, food vendors, and community in one of Tacoma's most vibrant neighborhood settings. Now in its 25th year, the event draws visitors from across the South Sound. Dates: August 1, 2026 Cost: Free More Info: https://www.facebook.com/ProctorArtsFest/

    Free