• Roots of Mindfulness 5-Day Silent Retreat (Mindfulness Northwest)

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

    An annual 5-day guided silent mindfulness retreat in the MBSR style, led by Carolyn McCarthy and RJ Rongcal. Deep exploration of the roots of mindfulness through sitting and walking meditation, […]

    $4 – $810
  • Seattle Center Festál — Festival Sundiata: Black Arts Fest

    Seattle Center Seattle, WA

    Part of Seattle Center's 29th annual Festál series, the Festival Sundiata Presents Black Arts Fest is a free, two-day celebration of Black arts and culture featuring music, dance, visual art, […]

    Free
  • Harry Potter and the Cursed Child — Broadway at the Paramount

    The Paramount Theatre Seattle, WA

    The Tony Award-winning stage sequel to the beloved Harry Potter series, featuring dazzling stage magic and an immersive time-traveling theatrical adventure. Part of Seattle Theatre Group's 2026–2027 Premera Blue Cross […]

    $103 – $358
  • Iron Horse Half Marathon

    Olallie State Park (start) to Meadowbrook Farm (finish) Olallie State Park, North Bend, WA

    A scenic, nearly all-downhill half marathon on the Palouse to Cascade Trail and Snoqualmie Valley Trail, following historic railroad grades through lush forest past railroad trestles. Note: the 2026 course […]

    $56 – $89
  • Confluence Music Festival – Issaquah

    Confluence Park Issaquah, WA

    The 8th Annual Confluence Music Festival is a free five-hour celebration (2–7 PM) transforming downtown Issaquah's Confluence Park into a music playground featuring jazz, blues, and rock from rising stars […]

    Free (reserve tickets online)
  • Olympia Harbor Days Festival

    Percival Landing Percival Landing, waterfront, Olympia, WA

    A free, award-winning three-day Labor Day weekend festival celebrating South Puget Sound maritime heritage, featuring the world's largest vintage tugboat races in Budd Bay, tall ships, tribal canoes, harbor cruises, […]

    Free
  • Washington State Fair

    Washington State Fair Event Center Puyallup, WA

    One of the largest state fairs in the country and the biggest event in Washington state, the Washington State Fair welcomes over 1 million visitors across its 20-day run each […]

    Ticket required (prices vary by day; online discounts available)
  • Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival

    Seattle Center Seattle, WA

    Seattle's flagship multi-disciplinary arts and music festival, celebrating 54 years on Labor Day Weekend. Features music headliners, local chefs, immersive art installations, comedy, dance, film, literary arts, theater, visual arts, […]

    Tickets on sale; subsidized pricing; kids & under free12
  • Hridaya Northwest 3-Day Fall Silent Meditation Retreat

    Private lakeside home on Mayfield Lake Mayfield Lake, Cinebar, WA (near Chehalis), Cinebar, WA

    A 3-day silent meditation retreat in the Hridaya tradition held at an intimate lakeside home. Features 3–4 daily meditation sessions, Hridaya Hatha Yoga, walking meditation, Self-Inquiry practices, and spiritual teachings […]

    $300 – $995
  • Above & Beyond: Group Therapy 700 (ABGT700)

    The Gorge Amphitheatre George, WA

    Above & Beyond's milestone Group Therapy 700 celebration returns to Anjuna's North American home at the Gorge for a three-day electronic music festival. The weekend includes a Friday pre-party featuring […]

    Tickets vary; -day passes available2
  • Autumn Equinox Yoga & Meditation Retreat (Fox Creek Falls / Hridaya)

    Fox Creek Falls Retreat Center Fox Creek Falls, near Sedro-Woolley, WA (North Cascades foothills), Sedro-Woolley, WA

    A 3-day autumn equinox yoga and meditation retreat at Fox Creek Falls on 88 forest acres beside the Skagit River. Celebratory programming aligned with the equinox season includes yoga, meditation, […]

    $3 – $450
  • Cirque Series at Crystal Mountain

    Crystal Mountain Resort 33914 Crystal Mountain Blvd, Crystal Mountain, WA

    A mountain trail run covering 7.7–7.9 miles with 2,544 feet of elevation gain at Crystal Mountain ski resort, featuring rugged climbs up Kelly's Gap service road, alpine lakes, panoramic ridgelines, […]

    Free – $95.66