Father’s Day Events: 20+ ways to celebrate around Seattle

Father’s Day is coming up on Sunday, June 21, 2026, and it’s the perfect excuse to spend quality time with Dad doing something fun. Whether he’s into classic cars, outdoor adventures, art, animals, or a great BBQ, there are plenty of memorable events to celebrate Father’s Day near Seattle in 2025. We’ve rounded up events from Edmonds to Issaquah, and Bainbridge Island to Puyallup — the Puget Sound region is packed with special happenings all weekend long.

This guide rounds up the best 2026 Father’s Day events near Seattle, with something for every kind of dad. Whatever your family’s vibe, you’ll find plenty of options to plan the perfect outing. Read on for 20+ ideas to make this Father’s Day weekend extra special.

Friday, June 12

South of Seattle

• Meeker Days Art and Musical Festival | June 12-14 | Hours vary | Downtown Puyallup | Free | All ages | This year’s festival will feature live music, food vendors, a classic car show, fine art, variety entertainment, inflatable play places, beer gardens, family activities, and more!

Saturday, June 13

Seattle

• Bicycle Weekend | June 13-14 | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Lake Washington Boulevard | Free | A scenic 3-mile stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park  will once again be closed to motorized vehicles but open to people walking, rolling, and biking.
• Georgetown Steam Plant Open House | Saturday, June 13 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Georgetown Steam Plant | Free | Join one of their knowledgeable docents for a free tour or explore the Plant on your own between 10 a.m. and 2 p.m.

Eastside

• Baby Animals and Berries Festival | June 13-14 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Swans Trail Farms |$24.95, under age 1 free | Tickets | Offers guests a more personal experience with the baby goats, lambs, calves, chicks, ducklings, rabbits, and more. Admission includes access to the petting barnyard area and over 30+ activities and games.
• Father’s Day Workshop, Rotating Planet Lantern | Saturday, June 13 | 12:20-2:30 p.m. | Redmond Senior and Community Center | $66.24, tickets | Create a glowing rotating planet lantern together! A magical Father’s Day workshop for dads, grandpas & kids. All supplies provided. Ages under 16 must be accompanied by an adult.

Sunday, June 14

Eastside

• Canoe Mercer Slough | Sundays, June 14 and 21| 8:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Enatai Beach Park Boathouse, Lake Washington | $20, tickets | Ages 5+ | Rangers guide you by canoe through parts of the slough that are difficult to reach on foot. See a variety of wildlife and enjoy nature. Previous paddling experience required.

Wednesday, June 17

South of Seattle

• Father’s Day Trappers Night Out, Sushi 101 and Schillings Cider Tasting | Wednesday, June 17 | 6-8 p.m. | Trappers, Federal Way | $72.72, tickets | Appetizers, cider tasting, make your own sushi, Dessert, mingling, and fun.

Friday, June 19

North of Seattle

• Edmonds Art Festival | June 19-21 | Hours vary | 700 Main Street, Edmonds | Free | All ages | The Festival offers entertainment, a juried gallery art exhibition and sale, a student art exhibit, and a hands-on children’s art activity area. On Saturday, the Edmonds Farmers Market will also be going on.

Saturday, June 20

Seattle

• Bicycle Weekend | June 20-21 | 6 a.m. to 8 p.m. | Lake Washington Boulevard | Free | A scenic 3-mile stretch of Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker Beach and Seward Park  will once again be closed to motorized vehicles but open to people walking, rolling, and biking.
• Dad Jokes, a Father’s Day Comedy Celebration | Saturday, June 20 | 7-8:30 p.m.| Old Stove Brewing, Seattle | $17.85, tickets | A dozen comedians will celebrate the teaching of manly arts, stern warnings, and deadpan stares. The beer will be cold, the burgers hot, and the parking free!

South of Seattle

• Strawberry Festival & Father’s Day Car Show | June 20-21 | Hours vary | Downtown Burien | Free | All ages | Enjoy the annual FREE Strawberry Festival and Father’s Day Car Show this weekend. This long-standing event includes a petting zoo on Saturday, the car show on Sunday, live music all weekend, a kids’ area, and vendor booths.

North of Seattle

• The Patriarchs of Punchlines Funny Father’s Day Showcase | Saturday, June 20 | 7-8:30 p.m. | Watt’s Brewing Company, Woodinville | $28.52+, tickets | Celebrate Father’s Day weekend with a night of hilarious stand-up comedy featuring a killer lineup of comedians bringing sharp, relatable takes on fatherhood, marriage, aging, family chaos, and everyday life.
• Breakfast With Dad Buffet | Saturday, June 20 | 8:30-10:30 a.m. | Chick-Fil-A Bothell | $7.93+, tickets | This special ticketed event is designed to give families a fun and memorable way to honor Dad while enjoying a delicious breakfast together. Guests will enjoy a variety of breakfast favorites in a welcoming, family-friendly atmosphere.

Sunday, June 21

Seattle

• Take Dad to the Mariners Ball Game | Sunday, June 21 | 1:10 | T-Mobile Park | $53+ | Tickets | The Mariners are at home playing the Red Sox.
• Father’s Day Brunch Cruise or BBQ Dinner Cruise | Sunday, June 21 | Brunch is 10:30 a.m. to 1 p.m., Dinner is 4:30-7 p.m. | Waterways Cruises at Fisherman’s Terminal 3919 18th Ave W. Seattle | Brunch: Child $69, (under 2 free), 13+ — $110, tickets / Dinner: Child $65 (under 2 free) 13+ — $129, tickets  | Two-hour cruise on Lake Union and Lake Washington, private table, champagne or sparkling cider toast upon boarding, delicious buffet.
• Father’s Day Free Admission | Sunday, June 21 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | The Museum of Flight | Free | Museum admission is free for all dads accompanied by their kids (of any age) on Father’s Day (June 15, 2025). There will be activities on this day; check Facebook or Instagram for more information.

Eastside

• Fenders on Front Street Father’s Day Car Show | Sunday, June 21 | Time TBD | Downtown Issaquah | Free | All ages | Downtown Issaquah’s car show features hundreds of classic and vintage car owners showing their vehicles along historic Front Street. There will be music, family activities (kids scavenger hunt), food trucks, vendors, and more.
• Father’s Day Cookout at Hearth | Sunday, June 21 | 11 a.m. until sold out | Hearth at The Heathman Hotel, Kirkland | Food and drink available for purchase | All ages | Celebrate Father’s Day with a casual cookout featuring Seattle Dogs, crispy Buffalo wings, and slow-cooked pork ribs with Carolina Gold, Kansas-style, or Hawaiian-style BBQ sauce. Special Father’s Day drink offerings include $10 Boulevardiers and the bourbon-forward cocktail “99 Problems But a Peach Ain’t One.”
• Free Admission for Dads at Cougar Mountain Zoo | Sunday, June 21 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Cougar Mountain Zoo, Issaquah | Free for dads, $15-$18 for admission

South of Seattle

• Father’s Day Kid Workshop | Sunday, June 21 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Mickey’s Public House and Frog Bar, Tacoma | $13.80, tickets | Bring your kids to paint a Father’s Day gift while you relax.
• Father’s Day Party at Waterland Arcade | Sunday, June 21 | 12-5 p.m.| Waterland Arcade, Des Moines | $13-$16 | The arcade will be open on Father’s Day for unlimited games, craft beer, music, and merch. All ages.

North of Seattle

• Guided Beer Tasting at Watts Brewery | Sunday, June 21 | 3-4 p.m. | Watts Brewing Company, Woodinville | $31.49+, tickets | This tasting will criss-cross the Watts menu, pairing award-winning favorites with limited releases to explore the role of yeast in beer flavor. Experience several pairings of similar styles brewed with different yeast strains, and learn how yeast genetics impact beer flavor.

West of Seattle 

• Father’s Day BBQ & Adventure Race | Sunday, June 21 | 2 to 6 p.m. | IslandWood, Bainbridge Island | $25.31-$60.28 | Tickets | Enjoy this old-fashioned barbeque, complete with trail time and fun activities for the whole family, IslandWood-style. You may dine indoors or outdoors, just BYOPB (Bring Your Own Picnic Blanket).

Looking for more ideas? Check out our searchable Family Event Calendar for more 2026 Father’s Day events near Seattle.