• New Tech Seattle Monthly Meetup

    The Collective, 400 Dexter Ave N, Ste 100 Seattle, WA

    New Tech Seattle is the Northwest's largest ongoing monthly tech community event with 60,000+ members, held the second Tuesday of every month. Founders and innovators share 8-minute tech presentations followed […]

    $10 – $25
  • Seattle Art Museum — ‘Monochrome: Calder and Tara Donovan’

    Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Avenue Seattle, WA

    A major SAM exhibition exploring the concept of monochrome through the work of two celebrated artists — Alexander Calder and Tara Donovan — in a dialogue that spans generations and […]

    SAM general admission: ~$ adults; members free29.99
  • Frye Art Museum — Tom Lloyd Exhibition

    Frye Art Museum, 704 Terry Avenue Seattle, WA

    A significant exhibition organized by New York's Studio Museum in Harlem featuring works by Tom Lloyd (1929–96), an overlooked innovator in using electric light as an artistic medium. Brings this […]

    Free
  • Bellevue Farmers Market (2026 Season)

    Bellevue Downtown area 1530 Bellevue Way NE area, Bellevue, WA

    A food-first community farmers market running every Thursday from May through October, featuring Washington-grown produce, meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, flowers, plants, and artisan foods—all locally sourced and made by the […]

    Free admission
  • Seattle Chamber Music Society Summer Festival 2026

    Multiple venues: Nordstrom Recital Hall at Benaroya Hall, Meydenbauer Center (Bellevue), Town Hall Seattle, Vashon Center for the Arts, Bainbridge Performing Arts Seattle, Bellevue, Vashon Island, Bainbridge Island, WA

    Themed 'America 250,' this festival celebrates the 250th anniversary of the United States by focusing on composers who shaped the American classical voice. Features over a dozen concerts across concert […]

    Single tickets vary; subscriptions available at a discount
  • Fremont Fair (Summer Solstice Festival)

    Fremont neighborhood N 34th St & N 35th St, Fremont, Seattle, WA

    Seattle's beloved outdoor summer solstice festival held in the Fremont neighborhood, featuring the iconic Fremont Solstice Parade (Saturday at 1pm), local artisan vendors, live music, food stalls, and community activities […]

    Free admission
  • Summer Weekend Retreat (Mindfulness Northwest)

    Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center Samish Island Retreat Center, Bow, WA (Skagit River Delta), Bow, WA

    A residential silent mindfulness weekend retreat led by Carolyn McCarthy and RJ Rongcal. Held at the beautiful Samish Island site with stunning water views, this retreat includes sitting and walking […]

    $325 – $605
  • Taste Northwest

    Washington State Fair Event Center Puyallup, WA

    The Taste Northwest is a three-day food and entertainment festival at the Washington State Fair Event Center, featuring approximately 60 food vendors offering local and international cuisine with $5 tasting […]

    Free admission; food and drink purchased separately; parking $20
  • Seattle PrideFest at Seattle Center

    Seattle Center Seattle, WA

    One of Seattle's largest annual festivals, PrideFest at Seattle Center celebrates the LGBTQ+ community with a full day of entertainment, performances, vendors, and family-friendly activities from noon to 8 PM. […]

    Free
  • Pioneer Square Fest

    Occidental Square Park, 117 S Washington St Seattle, WA

    Pioneer Square Fest over Independence Day weekend features a free market with 80+ art and food vendors (both days) plus 20 live bands on Saturday in and around Occidental Square […]

    Free (some Saturday evening venues require wristband)
  • West Seattle Summer Fest

    West Seattle Junction (4233 SW Alaska St) Seattle, WA

    Returning for its 45th year, West Seattle Summer Fest is a beloved four-day street fair covering five blocks of closed streets at The Junction, featuring live music, food trucks, local […]

    Free
  • Olympia Dragon Boat Festival

    Port Plaza Olympia, WA

    The Olympia Dragon Boat Festival returns for its third year of fun and sun at Port Plaza, featuring competitive 250-meter dragon boat races in 20-person boats, a midday fun race, […]

    Free to spectate