One of Seattle's most popular year-round farmers markets, held every Sunday rain or shine in the Ballard neighborhood. Vendors offer artisan cheese, smoked salmon, fresh-baked bread, seasonal produce, cut flowers, and prepared foods from 50–75+ vendors depending on the season. The market accepts SNAP/EBT and participates in the Fresh Bucks program. Dates: Year-round, Sundays 10am–3pm […]
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Free admission
One of the largest neighborhood farmers markets in Seattle, operating year-round since 1993 with 60–100+ vendors. Known for certified organic produce, grass-fed meats, artisan bread, and fresh flowers; a covered pavilion ensures year-round operation. The market features live music and cooking demos and accepts SNAP/EBT with Fresh Bucks matching. Dates: Year-round, Saturdays 9am–2pm Cost: Free […]
Free admission
Regular community volunteer events organized by the Green Seattle Partnership to restore and maintain Seattle's forested parks. Events include invasive species removal, native plant planting, and trail maintenance across dozens of parks. Events are listed on the CEDAR volunteer calendar and many are scheduled months in advance with no experience required. Dates: Year-round, multiple events […]
Free
Multi-day volunteer trail maintenance trips organized by the Washington Trails Association, offering a meaningful way to give back to trails across Washington while experiencing the backcountry. Registration is now open for 2026 trips. Participants perform hands-on trail maintenance work in remote wilderness areas and gain outdoor skills. No prior experience required. Dates: Spring–Fall 2026 (various […]
Free (participants cover their own gear and food)
A major exhibition challenging the 'Mystic' mythology attached to 20th-century Northwest art. Highlights renowned local artists from that period who contested the label, alongside those exploring Social Realism, Surrealism, and Abstract Expressionism — including Mark Tobey, Kenneth Callahan, Guy Anderson, and Morris Graves, plus lesser-known talents. Dates: March 5–August 2, 2026 Cost: SAM general admission: […]
SAM general admission: ~$ adults; members free29.99
Monthly psychic and holistic fair presented by Inner Wisdom Fairs & Events. Features intuitive readers, crystal healers, tarot practitioners, and wellness vendors in the charming historic Triway Grange Hall. Welcoming, free-admission community event in the greater Seattle/Snohomish County area. Dates: March 14, 2026 (and subsequent monthly 2nd Saturdays) Cost: Free admission More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/inner-wisdomfair-tickets-1636397722639
Free admission
A recurring Thursday evening class combining soft vinyasa yoga flow with a live sound bath using singing bowls, guitar, and vocals for deep relaxation. Offered regularly at Bhakti Studio in the Fremont/Wallingford neighborhood. Accessible to all levels and donation-based so no one is turned away. Dates: Multiple dates throughout 2026 (Thursdays; recurring series) Cost: Suggested […]
Suggested donation $; no one turned away10
Seattle's eclectic outdoor Sunday market in the Fremont neighborhood combining a farmers market with a flea market—quirky, community-focused, and all-Fremont. The 150+ vendor event features local produce, prepared foods, vintage goods, and artisan crafts. A great spot for Sunday brunch combined with outdoor treasure hunting in one of Seattle's most walkable neighborhoods. Dates: April – […]
Free admission
The longest-running art walk in the nation, held on the first Thursday of every month from 6–8 PM in Pioneer Square, Downtown, and the West Edge area. Explore numerous art galleries, the ARTS at King Street Station gallery, and local businesses. Free parking is available at participating garages during event hours. Dates: First Thursday of […]
Free
Recurring invasive species removal and trail restoration events on Squak Mountain, co-hosted by the Issaquah Alps Trails Club, Green Issaquah, and Washington State Parks. Volunteers remove invasive blackberry and other plants to support native forest recovery and Issaquah's Climate Action Plan goals. No experience required; events occur monthly through the year. Dates: Multiple dates throughout […]
Free
A monthly after-dark community celebration in the Columbia City neighborhood where four city blocks come alive with food, music, art, and local makers from 6–10 PM every third Saturday. The market prioritizes Black-owned businesses while remaining inclusive and creative, featuring live music on an outdoor stage, 21+ beer garden, and rotating artisan vendors year-round, rain […]
Free to enter
A free, self-guided, all-ages monthly art walk through downtown Seattle galleries and businesses, held every fourth Friday from 5–8 PM year-round. Participating venues include galleries, shops, and cultural spaces throughout downtown Seattle. Dates: Fourth Friday of every month, year-round (April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23, 2026) Cost: […]
Free
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 by Q&A, community shoutouts, and neighborhood block party–style networking with hosted food and beverages. The crowd spans developers, startup founders, recruiters, executives, investors, and community […]
$10 – $25
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 materials. One of SAM's anchor exhibitions for the summer and fall 2026 season. Dates: May 13, 2026–January 17, 2027 Cost: SAM general admission: ~$29.99 adults; […]
SAM general admission: ~$ adults; members free29.99
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 nationally important but underrecognized artist to Seattle audiences. Dates: May 16–September 20, 2026 Cost: Free More Info: https://fryemuseum.org/exhibitions
Free
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 vendors. The 2026 season runs May 21–October 1, with hours 3:00–7:30 PM (May–August) and 3:00–7:00 PM (September–October 1), plus two additional fall markets including November […]
Free admission
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 halls, islands, parks, and neighborhoods with world-class chamber musicians. Discounted subscription packages available; single tickets on sale April 27. Dates: June 18–July 26, 2026 Cost: […]
Single tickets vary; subscriptions available at a discount
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18 events,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 Park. Some Saturday venues require a paid wristband while the outdoor market remains free. Dates: July 4–5, 2026 Cost: Free (some Saturday evening venues require […]
Free (some Saturday evening venues require wristband)
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18 events,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 vendors, a beer garden, and a Kids' Zone. Thursday, July 9 kicks off with Summer Fest Eve — a celebration for locals with live music, […]
Free
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20 events,A Pacific Northwest cycling rite of passage now in its 47th year, the STP covers 206 miles from Seattle to Portland over one or two days. Riders travel through the Cascade foothills, Puyallup, Yelm, Centralia, and into Portland with full route support, rest stops, and a finish line festival. The ride is a fundraiser for […]
$90 – $355
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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, a traditional Chinese lion dance, live musical performances, local vendors, food, and waterfront activities. Located adjacent to the Olympia Farmers Market. Dates: July 11, 2026 […]
Free to spectate
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19 events,Capital Lakefair is Olympia's beloved five-day summer festival at Capital Lake, featuring carnival rides, food booths, arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, a car show (Friday evening), a Saturday parade at 5 PM, and fireworks on Sunday at 10 PM. One of the premier community gatherings in the South Sound region. Dates: July 15–19, 2026 […]
Free
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An international conference bringing together practitioners, researchers, and enthusiasts in the fields of spiritual healing and holistic health. Covers topics such as energy medicine, integrative healing modalities, and holistic health approaches from global perspectives. Dates: July 15, 2026 Cost: Check event page for registration fees More Info: https://conferencealerts.co.in/event/100776372
Check event page for registration fees
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19 events,The annual Seafair Indian Days Powwow at Discovery Park's Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center features competitive Native American dancing, drumming, traditional regalia, Native art for sale, and food booths in an outdoor setting. The event is one of the region's major Indigenous cultural gatherings, open to the public and free of charge. Dates: July 17–19, […]
Free
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20 events,Marking SOLA's 10th Anniversary, this exhibition celebrates the creative legacies of ten years of SOLA Award recipients — mature women artists whose vision, mastery, and resilience have shaped Washington's cultural landscape. A tribute to extraordinary women visual artists selected by their peers. Dates: Opens July 18, 2026 Cost: TAM general admission: $20 adults; members free; […]
TAM general admission: $ adults; members free; free third Thursday every month20
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21 events,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)
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
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)
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24 events,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
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'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
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28 events,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
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
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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
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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)
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18 events,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)
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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
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