Summer 2025 is a great time to get outdoors and enjoy fair foods, community festivals, and all the entertainment (musical, theatrical, demos, and more) that go along with these special outings. The entire family will have an amazing and memorable time. Here is a list of family-friendly festivals and fairs that feature kid parades, art, cultural celebrations, delicious foods, live dance and music performances, kid activities, and much more.
Note: Some schedules are subject to change. Be sure to check the event website for the latest details.
May 2025
Seattle
Northwest Folklife Festival | May 23-26 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | Free | This family-friendly festival, a vibrant tapestry of music, dance, arts, food, traditions, and heritage. There will be tons of performances, workshops and more for all ages. Donations suggested.
Bite of Greece | May 30-June 1 | Hours vary | Greek Orthodox Church of the Assumption | Free | All ages | 3-day festival featuring traditional street-style lunch and dinner, handmade Greek pastries, crafts and imported deli items for sale in the marketplace.
Honk Fest | May 30-June 1 | Hours vary | Georgetown, Columbia Park, Pratt Park | Free | All ages | Three-day festival featuring bands that draw inspiration from NOLA second line tradition, Brazilian Samba, Punk, Funk, and more.
Honk Fest West. (Photo courtesy: Espresso Buzz Photography).
Madrona Mayfair | Saturday, May 31 | 9:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Madrona Playfield | Free | Enjoy the usual parade, and afterward fun including inflatables, Kids Shows (The Zaniac & Daffy Dave), pony rides, face painting, carnival games, bouncy house, and more.
Parke Diem | Saturday, May 31 | 12 to 9 p.m. | Volunteer Park Amphitheater | Free | All ages | Join this free, family-friendly event featuring electronic music performances, live art, interactive experiences, craft and food vendors, and more.
East of Seattle
Sammamish Valley Pollinator Fest | Saturday, May 31 | 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. | 21 Acres, Woodinville | Free | All ages | Come Join 21 Acres for their Pollinator Fest and enjoy family activities, farms, food, info booths, artisan vendors, special speakers, garden tours & much more!
North of Seattle
Puget Sounds Bird Fest | May 31-June 1 | Hours vary | 700 Main St, Edmonds | Free | All ages | Weekend celebration of birds and nature. Enjoy festival favorites such as the Kids’ Corner, guided walks, the Sunday Boat Cruise, presentations by local experts, and more.
June 2025
Seattle
Panda Fest | June 6-8 | Hours vary | Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion | $15-$35 | Tickets here | Three day festival held at the Seattle Center with over 70 Asian food vendors, 15+ merchandise vendors, cultural performances, inflatable and bounce houses and much more!
PhinneyWood Summer Arts Festival | Sunday, June 8 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Phinney Center, Seattle | Free | Come see 80 local artisans, original crafts, art, and unique finds from local artisans. There will be live music, children’s activities, food trucks, and more. Join a workshop & items for purchase.
Beacon Arts Street Fair | June 14 – September 13 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Second Saturdays | Roberto Maestas Festival St | Free | Join the Beacon Arts Street Fair every Second Saturday of each month through September. It features a pop-up market, family fun, garden workshops, live music, and more.
Fremont Fair | June 21-22 | Hours vary | Fremont Ave N, Seattle | Free | Kick off summer at the Fremont Fair with 2 stages of live music, 300+ craft vendors, beer gardens, art cars, and parades. The fair will have special activities for kids and families.
Brasilfest Seattle Center Festal Series. (Photo courtesy: Seattle Center).
Seattle Festál Cultural Festivals | June 28-September 14 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | Free | Experience the many cultures of the Pacific Northwest through Festál celebrations. Most of the festivals take place in the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheater. The line-up for June, July, August and September:
- June 28 Iranian Festival (Rescheduled for new date, check website for more details)
- July 12 Polish Festival
- July 19-20 Arab Festival
- August 9-10 Tibet Festival
- August 17 BrasilFest
- August 23-24 Sundiata Black Arts Fest
- September 13-14 Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
East of Seattle
Duvall Days Festival | June 6-7 | Hours vary | Duvall Main Street | Free | All ages | You can expect vendor booths, live music, youth performances, and art demonstrations. There will be a grand parade and car show as well as a 5K run.
Children’s Business Fair | Saturday, June 28 | 1 to 5 p.m. | Downtown Park Redmond | Free | Youth4us brings the Redmond Children’s Business Fair, a free opportunity for children ages 6-15 to explore their passion, ideate, create a product of their interest, and launch their own business.
North of Seattle
Strawberry Festival | Saturday, June 7 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Richmond Beach Park | Free | Activities include live music, parade, children’s activities, face painting, food trucks and of course delicious strawberry shortcake!
Edmonds Art Festival | June 13-15 | Hours vary | Frances Anderson Center, Edmonds | Free | All ages | The Festival offers entertainment, a juried gallery art exhibition and sale, a juried student art exhibit, and a hands-on children’s art activity area.
Baby Animals & Berries Festival | June 14-29 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Sat/Sun | Swans Trail Farms | $12-$25 | Tickets here | Get a 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.
South of Seattle
Kent Nerd Festival | Saturday, June 7 | 2 to 7 p.m. | Downtown Kent | Free | Tickets here | All ages | The festival will feature live music, special guests, painting/cosplay contests, demos, craft workshops and much more.
Meeker Days Art & Music Festival | June 13-15 | Hours vary | Downtown Puyallup | Free | All ages | Features live music, food vendors, a classic car show, variety entertainment, inflatable play places, beer gardens, family activities, and more!
Slimy Slug Fest | June 28-29 | 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Northwest Trek Wildlife Park | $16+ | Tickets here | The event will include the popular human slug races, tentacle headbands crafts, slug trivia, and earning stamps for a passport by participating in slug activities throughout the wildlife park.
West of Seattle
Seafair Pirates Landing | Saturday, June 28 | 1 p.m. to 5 p.m. | Alki Beach Bathhouse | Free | All ages | The pirates will be landing around 1 to 1:30 p.m. with festivities beforehand. Once on the beach, the Pirates will entertain kids of all ages with treasures galore to share.
Seafair Pirates! (Photo courtesy: Becky Washington owner Tahomawind photography).
July 2025
Seattle
Pioneer Square Summer Market and Music Festival | July 5-6 | Time TBA | Pioneer Square | Free | All ages | The event will be in Occidental Square and will feature 80+ street vendors, 20+ live bands, 3+ event stages and much more.
Ballard SeafoodFest | July 11-13 | Hours vary | Ballard | Free | Experience the ultimate celebration of Ballard with live music, family fun, arts and crafts, food vendors, and seafood. Check out their Festi-Bowl all-ages skateboarding event.
Photo courtesy: MyBallard
Wallingford Kiddie Parade | Saturday, July 12 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Free | Meridian Playfield, Seattle | Everyone is welcome to join in the Wallingford Kiddie Parade fun. This is a Kiddie Parade, designed to bring amusement to kids of all ages! (Dogs are ok, too).
Shilshole Boatfest | Saturday, July 12 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Shilshole Bay Marina, Seattle | Free | Enjoy sailboat and powerboat rides, participate in kids’ activities, experience kayaking and paddleboarding, take boat tours, and more.
Children’s Parade & Picnic | Saturday, July 12 | 11:45 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Madison Park | Free | All ages | There will be a parade with a fire engine followed by games, face painting, crafts, snow cones, music and much much more.
Seattle Disability Arts Festival | Saturday, July 12 | 12 to 5 p.m. | Pier 62 | Free | All ages | The first ever Disability Arts Festival! A day of music, dance, visual art, spoken word, clowning, and even a pageant highlighting decorated mobility devices.
Seattle Halal Fest | Saturday, July 12 | 12 to 7 p.m. | 3300 Monte Villa Parkway, Bothell | Free | Tickets here | All ages | Seattle Halal Fest is a vibrant celebration of Halal food, showcasing 30+ cuisines, family fun, and community unity across Greater Seattle.
Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival | July 12-13 | Hours vary | Volunteer Park | Free | SOTF consists of multiple theatre companies coming together in one park to present a full weekend of live and free theatre at Volunteer Park. There will be Shakespeare performances, play readings, and a youth Shakespeare workshop.
Seattle Festál Cultural Festivals | July 12-September 14 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | Free | Experience the many cultures of the Pacific Northwest through Festál celebrations. Most of the festivals take place in the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheater. The line-up for July, August and September:
- July 12 Polish Festival
- July 19-20 Arab Festival
- August 9-10 Tibet Festival
- August 17 BrasilFest
- August 23-24 Sundiata Black Arts Fest
- September 13-14 Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
Food Truck Fest | July 16 & August 20 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Westlake Park | Free; items to purchase | All ages | On the third Wednesday of each month, five local trucks will take over the park with a mini food court of options.
Wing Luke Museum Jamfest | Thursday, July 17 | Time TBA (last year started at 5 p.m.) | Wing Luke Museum, Seattle | Free | Join the annual summer JamFest and enjoy musicians, performers, and artists from the local Seattle area during an evening of live performances and family-focused activities.
Seattle Art Fair | July 17-20 | Hours vary | Lumen Field Event Center | $50-$75 | Tickets here | All ages | showcase for the vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest and a leading destination for the best in modern and contemporary art. Enjoy glassblowing demos, reality video game entertainment, and more.
Seafair Indian Days Powwow | July 18-20 | Hours vary | Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center | Free | Come and enjoy dance, music, Native arts and crafts, and traditional foods as the tribes proudly celebrate and share their culture.
Bon Odori Festival | July 19-20 | 2 to 8 p.m. | Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple | Free | A traditional summer festival that features Japanese food booths and refreshments, live music, taiko and martial arts performances, and craft exhibits and demonstrations.
Chinatown Seafair Parade |Sunday, July 20 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Chinatown International District | Free | The Seattle Chinatown Seafair Parade is a vibrant celebration of culture, featuring rich ethnic traditions, a spectacular 100-foot dragon, and the Chinese Community Girls Drill Team dressed in elegant Chinese opera costumes.
Seattle Children’s Film Festival | July 23-27 | Hours vary | Northwest Film Forum | $10-$60 | Tickets here | All ages | This festival will showcase a diverse range of films created by and for young audiences. This year’s festival will be a lot smaller than last. Admission gets you to every single screening that the festival has to offer.
Bite of Seattle | July 25-27 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | Free, items to purchase | All ages | This food festival features over 300+ local vendors, beer and wine gardens, cider tastings, local artisans, and over 65+ musical performers.
Bite of Seattle. (Photo courtesy: Lowres/Bite of Seattle).
Seafair Torchlight Parade | Saturday, July 26 | 7:30 p.m. | Seattle Waterfront | Free | There will be dragon dancers, precision drill teams or marching bands to prancing horses, local favorite sports teams, military bands, and the legendary Seafair Pirates.
Pista sa Nayon Festival | Sunday, July 27 | Time TBA | Seward Park, Seattle | Free | All ages | This family-friendly event will feature performers, food, vendor booths, music, and more.
East of Seattle
Day out with Thomas | July 11-27 | 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Fri-Sun | Snoqualmie Depot | $32 | Tickets here | Enjoy an ongoing celebration with a real train ride with Thomas, live entertainment, photo ops, and the exclusive gift shop.
Hopelink Neighborhood Fair | Friday, July 11 | 11 to 3 p.m. | Hopelink, Redmond | Free | This Fair brings the community together with local food, kid-friendly activities, music, and dance performances.
Redmond Derby Days | July 11-12 | Hours vary | Redmond City Hall | Free | This free summer festival celebrates the Redmond Community. Featuring a kid’s bike parade and a grand parade, food and craft vendors, carnival rides, and ends with a lighted drone show.
Redmond Arts Festival | July 11-13 | Hours vary | Redmond Town Center | Free | This three-day outdoor festival features artist booths, a community art project, kids’ chalk art, and live entertainment. The festival is produced in conjunction with Redmond’s Derby Days celebration.
Mercer Island Summer Celebration | Saturday, July 12 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Mercerdale Park & Luther Burbank, Mercer Island | Free | All ages | The celebration will feature a community parade, touch a truck, live entertainment, vendor booths, food trucks, fireworks and more!
Japan Fair | July 12-13 | Hours vary | Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue | Free | A two-day festival showcasing traditional and modern Japanese arts & culture, music, and technology. Live music, performances, workshops, and demonstrations.
Agu and Mateo get creative with chalk at Bellevue Arts Fair. (Photo courtesy: Bellevue Arts Fair).
King County Fair | July 17-20 | Hours vary | Enumclaw Expo Center | $10+ | Tickets here | Don’t miss this good old-time family fun favorite for all ages. Mainstage entertainment, carnival rides, a rodeo, a kids zone and more!
Newcastle Art Fair | Saturday, July 19 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Newcastle Commons | Free | All ages | More than 40 local artists will be selling their unique creations and sharing their artistic talents. Along with the artists, the event will include community organizations, refreshments, music, and activities for kids.
SandBlast Festival of the Arts | July 19-20 | Hours vary | McCormick Park, Duvall | Free | All ages | Showcase of the talent of a master sand carver. The festival also features a lineup of local musicians performing live on the main stage. And while you’re grooving to the music, be sure to check out the local artist booths.
Issaquah Chalk Festival | Tuesday, July 22 | 12 to 4 p.m. | Issaquah Chalk Art Festival | Free | All ages | All participating chalk artists will receive free sidewalk chalk. Grab a popsicle from the Ice Cream Trike or try your hand at juggling with the Clown Garage.
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair | July 25-27 | Hours vary | Bellevue Arts Museum | Free | This fair features handmade crafts and art, free programming including BAM exhibitions, an online marketplace, a Kids Fair, food trucks, and more. The BAMboozle Stage features local music and dance for kids.
North of Seattle
Salty Sea Days Festival | July 11-12 | Hours vary | Downtown Everett | Free | The beloved tradition of Salty Sea Days is a summer block party in Downtown Everett. Featuring live music, a beer garden, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
AfroLatino Festival | Saturday, July 12 | 2 to 9 p.m. | 5326 176th St SW, Lynnwood | Free | Enjoy the cultural variety and musical diversity, with the participation of local musical groups and different rhythms, Salsa, Merengue, Jazz, Fusion, Reggae, Folklore Dancers, and more.
Mill Creek Festival and Street Fair | July 12-13 | Hours vary | 911 161st St SE, Mill Creek | Free | Join this annual street fair, featuring artist & vendor booths, food booths, community & main stages, and beer/wine gardens. The community stage will offer family-friendly activities and performances, see the schedule here.
Wedgwood Art Festival | July 12-13 | Hours vary | Our Lady of the Lake Church, Seattle | Free | Join a fun-filled weekend with more than 70 art booths, Seattle food trucks, a beer garden, face painting, free kids’ art activities, and more. A Seattle firetruck will visit and let kids sit in the truck.
PorchFest Edmonds | Sunday, July 13 | 1 to 6 p.m. | Downtown Edmonds | Free | All ages | PorchFest is a family-friendly event featuring musicians and artists from a wide variety of genres.
Northwest Raspberry Festival | July 18-19 | Hours vary | Historic Downtown Lynden | Free | All ages | Participate in the many activities in town, including basketball tournaments, Kids Zone, local berry farm tours, winery tours, a car show, vendor markets, and more!
Frogtastic Kids Fair (Photo courtesy:: Kla Ha Ya Days).
Kla Ha Ya Days | July 18-20 | Hours vary | Downtown Snohomish | Free | The City of Snohomish’s Kla Ha Ya Days, is a “good, old-fashioned” summer fair that includes a pancake breakfast, a Frogtastic Kids Fair, a parade, a balloon glow, a Street Fair and much more.
MLT Festival | July 18-20 | Hours vary | Downtown Mountlake Terrace & Evergreen Playfield Complex | Free | Welcome to the MLT Festival, a weekend packed with fun events including live entertainment, a parade, pancake breakfast, a fun run and much more. The parade will be on Friday, July 18 at 6:45 p.m.
Summer Splash Family Festival | Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Comeford Park, Marysville | Free | All ages | Enjoy live entertainment, snack on tasty treats, experience fun activities, connect with family-focused community organizations, and cool off in the refreshing spray park.
Summer Fest Family Fun | Saturday, July 19 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, Everett | Free | All ages | Organizations come together at the Arboretum for this outdoor afternoon packed with activities, music, and community spirit. Enjoy a bilingual interactive sing-along session, jump rope demo, and free ice cream coupon, plus complimentary popcorn.
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire | July 19 – August 17 | Saturday & Sundays | $22+ | Sky Meadows Park, Snohomish | Tickets here | Cheer on brave & noble knights from all across Europe during the joust & battle performances, and enjoy the music of the times from world-renowned musical acts, improv comedy, and non-stop entertainment.
South of Seattle
Kent Cornucopia Days | July 11-13 | Hours vary | 207 W Meeker St, Kent | Free | Enjoy a variety of vendor booths, including homemade items, a food court, a grand parade, crafts and activities for the young ones, a car show, and live entertainment. View the full schedule and all locations here.
Fire Rescue Spectacular | Saturday, July 12 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Hands on Children’s Museum, Olympia | Free | All ages | The free street fair is held outside the Museum and is guaranteed to be an action-packed day. Kids can explore Olympia’s fleet of emergency vehicles, take the Junior Firefighter Challenge, meet Sparky the Fire Dog, and enjoy free popsicles.
Des Moines Waterland Kids’ Festival | Friday, July 18 | 1 to 5 p.m. | Des Moines Field House Park | Free | All ages | An afternoon full of excitement, games, and activities for kids of all ages! There will be crafts, live entertainment, games, activities, treats, and more.
Covington Days Festival | July 19-20 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | 27100 169th Pl SE, Covington | Free | The festival kicks off with a parade, and then festival grounds come alive with arts and crafters, family activities, on-stage entertainment, inflatable toys, a watermelon eating contest, and more.
Waterland Parade in Des Moines. (Photo courtesy: Seafair).
Waterland Parade | Saturday, July 19 | 5:45 to 7 p.m. | Marina District, Des Moines | Free | Join this fun Seafair sanctioned event with a Grand Parade and a Junior Parade, featuring vibrant floats, lively bands, Seafair Pirates, clowns, boats and more.
Olde Burien Block Party | Saturday, July 19 | 10 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Olde Burien | Free | All ages | This block party offers live music, food, bounce house/family fun zone, a beer garden and much more. Check the full schedule here.
Maple Valley Kids Festival | Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Lake Wilderness Park | Free | Featuring over 20 booths with crafts, dance parties, music, performances, educational experiences, sports, games, and giant inflatable toys.
Renton River Days | July 24-27 | Hours vary | Liberty Park, Renton | Free | This annual multi-day family festival features a variety of events, special features, arts and crafts, a parade, recreation, food trucks, and live entertainment for the whole family. check here for the schedule.
PNW Folkorico Festival | Saturday, July 26 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Town Square Park, Burien | Free | All ages | There will be performers celebrating the artistic and cultural traditions of Mexico and more than 25 vendors offering food, crafts and treasures.
West of Seattle
West Seattle Summer Fest | July 11-13 | Hours vary | West Seattle Junction | Free | West Seattle’s 3-day summer festival features music, food, arts & crafts, a beer garden for 21+, and a kids area, including inflatables, stem activities, sports activities and more!
Vashon Island Strawberry Festival | July 18-20 | Hours vary | Downtown Vashon Island | Free | This old-time tradition is perfect for the family. It is just a ferry ride away and has live music, a parade, a car show, family and kid zones, and more!
Strawberry Festival Parade. (Photo courtesy: Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber)
Sequim Lavender Festival | July 18-20 | Hours vary | Carrie Blake Park, Sequim | Free | Sequim celebrates all things lavender and offers the local community and the many visitors free lavender farm tours, a street fair with artisan booths, live music, and food and community events.
Alki Beach Art Fair | July 18-20 | Hours vary | Alki Beach Park | Free | All ages | Alki Beach comes to life with artist booths, live music, interactive kids’ activities, food carts, and more at this family-friendly art fair. The art fair offers lots of fun and creative activities for kids.
West Seattle Grand Parade | Saturday, July 19 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | 4556 California Ave SW, Seattle | Free | This parade has occurred annually since 1935, and is one of the oldest and most beloved community events in the Seattle area. Includes pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, pageantry, community organizations, and the fun of summer!
Whidbey Island Fair | July 24-27 | Hours vary | Whidbey Island Fairgrounds and Events Center | $6+ | Tickets here | Join the fun at the Whidbey Island Fair – 4-H shows and judging, a rodeo, concerts, amusement rides, fair food, and everything else you associate with a county fair.
August 2025
Seattle
Montlake Summer Music Festival | Friday, August 1 | 5 to 8 p.m. | Montlake Playfield Park | Free | All ages | Enjoy live music from local bands, good eats from a variety of food trucks, and the chance to win exciting prizes in their raffle.
A Day in Punjab | Saturday, August 2 | 11 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Seattle Center Armory | Free | All ages | This festival celebrates the Sikh/Punjabi culture through free turban tying, Gatka (Sikh martial arts), Bhangra & Giddha (traditional dances), live singing and more.
Seahawks Football Fest | Saturday, August 2 | 5 p.m. to 9 p.m. | Lumen Field | $16+ | Tickets here | All ages | Features a live DJ, Seahawks dancers, an autograph football toss, live music, and inflatables. There will be family-friendly entertainment, including a gaming zone, face painting, and more.
Seafair Weekend Festival | August 1-3 | 8:30 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Genesee Park | $22-$85 | Tickets here | All ages | This is a hydroplane racing event, air show, and festival all rolled into one. There will be live music, a car show, family friendly activities and more. Admission is free on Friday, August 1.
Watch the Hydroplane Races at Seafair Weekend Festival (Photo courtesy: Seafair).
Magnolia Summerfest | August 1-3 | Hours vary | Magnolia | Free | Join the free 3-day festival filled with fun family activities, live music, a beer/wine garden, inflatable houses/rides, craft booths, and more. The annual Seafair parade welcomes all kids to join.
Umoja Fest NW | August 2-3 | Hours vary | Judkins Park | Free | This two-day festival celebrates the best of the African American community and African Diaspora culture in the Northwest with music, food, culture, and family fun (a children’s village with performances, dance, and more).
Jet Blast Bash | August 2-3 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. | The Museum of Flight | Tickets here | All ages | Outdoor festival by the flight line, Jet Blast Bash, offers fast planes, live music, food and a beer garden with the closest seats in Seattle to the thunder of the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ takeoffs and landings.
South Lake Union Block Party | Friday, August 8 | SLU Discovery Center | Free | Join this free festival that features music, local food trucks, a beer and cocktail garden, lawn games, and a community fair with local businesses and organizations for all ages.
Tibet Fest Performances. (Photo courtesy: Seattle Center).
Seattle Festál Cultural Festivals | August 9-September 14 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | Free | Experience the many cultures of the Pacific Northwest through Festál celebrations. Most of the festivals take place in the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheater. The line-up for August and September:
- August 9-10 Tibet Festival
- August 17 BrasilFest
- August 23-24 Sundiata Black Arts Fest
- September 13-14 Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
North Seattle Jewish Festival | Sunday, August 10 | Time TBA | Victory Heights Playground, Seattle | Free | Come celebrate culture and community, Jewish pride, and continuity. Activities for kids, Israeli bites, live performances, games, and more.
Africatown Soul on the Water | Saturday, August 16 | 2 to 8 p.m. | Pier 62 | Free | All ages | Enjoy a free, fun‑filled, family‑friendly evening packed with good times, good food, and good SOUL on the waterfront!
Bumbershoot Festival | August 30-31 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | $150+ | Tickets here | Bumbershoot is a full-spectrum arts and music experience—from punk to performance art, ballet to wrestling, food to fashion, and all manner of ingenuity in between for all ages & has family-friendly performances.
Bumbershoot (Photo courtesy: Murphy Gilson).
Waterfront Block Party | 2025 date coming soon | Seattle Waterfront Park | Free | Friends of Waterfront Seattle invites you to the annual Waterfront Block Party all along the Seattle downtown waterfront. Featuring live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and more.
East of Seattle
Bellevue International Festival | Saturday, August 2 | 11:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Crossroads Park | Free | Enjoy performances and food from around the world at this international festival. Free and family-friendly.
THING Festival | August 2, 9, 16, and 23, 2025 | Hours vary | Remlinger Farms | $130 | Tickets here | a four-weekend celebration of music, art, and culture set in the heart of the Snoqualmie Valley.
Festival at Mt. Si | August 8-10 | Hours vary | Si View Park, North Bend | Free | All ages | Enjoy a weekend of live music, a grand parade, a 5K fun run, a pie-eating contest, and more. There will be plenty of activities for kids and parents alike!
Ananda Mela Joyful Festival of India | August 9-10 | 12 to 9 p.m. | Redmond City Hall | Free | The Ananda Mela Joyful Festival of India features Indian music, dance, games, face painting, food, and more. There will be plenty of inflatables and activities to engage children.
Celebrate Woodinville Festival | Saturday, August 9 | 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Wilmot Gateway Park | Free | This festival offers a pancake breakfast, a parade, a classic car show, and kids’ activities, bouncy houses, and more. Check out the Basset Bash to see which basset hound has the longest ears and loudest howl.
Celebrate Woodinville Festival. (Photo courtesy: Sarah Kogler).
King County’s CHOMP! | Saturday, August 16 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Marymoor Park, Redmond | Free | Bring the family to CHOMP! A free celebration of local food and family fun with petting zoos, kids’ concerts, and more!
Confluence Music Festival | Sunday, August 31 | 2 to 7 p.m. | Confluence Park, Issaquah | Free | Tickets here. | Live Music, food trucks, beer & wine garden, artisans, Plein Air Community Art Program, and new for 2025: Original Theatre Black Dog – Shakespeare in the Park will perform at 3 pm and 5 pm. See the full lineup here.
North of Seattle
Lake City Festival and Parade | Saturday, August 2 | Starts at 10:30 a.m. | Lake City Library | Free | This annual festival features craft artists’ demonstrations, a car show, big trucks, a salmon bake, kids activities, and three parades, including a dog parade, a kids parade, and a grand parade.
North Seattle Jewish Festival | Sunday, August 10 | time TBA | Victory Heights Playground | Free | Join Victory Heights Playground Park for a day filled with fun, food, live performances, kids activities, artisan vendors, kosher eats, interactive cultural exhibits, and festivities!
Farm Fest at Rooted Northwest | Sunday, August 10, 2025 | 10 a.m. – 3 p.m. | Rooted Northwest, Arlington | Free | All ages | Families can feed the ducks, purchase produce, flowers, and more. There will be hot food and drinks, live music and a kids’ booth with feather fun art projects and face painting.
Lynnwood Luau Festival | Saturday, August 16 | 2 to 8 p.m. | Lynnwood Event Center | Free | Come celebrate and embrace Hawaiian culture at this free summer festival. Live music, dance performances, and taste authentic Hawaiian food. This event is family-friendly and welcomes all ages.
Celebrate Shoreline Festival | Saturday, August 16 | 12 to 9 p.m. | Cromwell Park, Shoreline | Free | The festival features live music and shows on multiple stages, pony rides, children’s theater, toy workshop, hands-on activities, and a beer garden. Food and beverages will be available for purchase.
Pony rides at Celebrate Shoreline Festival. (Photo courtesy: Shorelinewa.gov).
Snohomish Block Party | Saturday, August 16 | 1:30 to 10 p.m. | Harvey Airfield | $35+ | Tickets here | This lively street fair and artisan market spans the streets of downtown Snohomish and showcases live music, unique vendors, delicious eats, and family-friendly activities. It costs admission for street fair.
Fresh Paint Art Festival | August 16-17 | Hours vary | Schack Art Center, Everett | Free | Enjoy artists booths, vendors, live entertainment, interactive art activities, glassblowing, food trucks. Kids can enjoy a chalk zone, magic ink, artist demos & activities and more!
South of Seattle
Tacoma Kite Festival | August 2-3 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Chambers Creek Regional Park | Free | Tickets here | The entire family will experience kite demonstrations, family kite flying, inflatables, food trucks, vendors, and other fun activities! Free event, but parking admission required.
Glass Fest Northwest | Saturday, August 9 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Museum of Glass, Tacoma | Free | Enjoy local artists and artisans, live glassmaking demonstrations, food, drinks, music, and hands-on activities.
The Spirit Arts Market & NW Native Festival | Saturday, August 9 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Washington State History Museum, Tacoma | Free | All ages | The event showcases contemporary Indigenous fashion, featuring intricately designed garments that reflect ancestral motifs and innovative interpretations of traditional materials. There will be a fashion show as well.
Big Day of Play | Saturday, August 16 | 12 to 5 p.m. | Rainier Community Center, Seattle | Free | Look forward to live performances, bounce houses, a wellness vendor fair with community opportunities, food trucks, and more!
BUFO – Burien UFO Festival | Saturday, August 16 | 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. | Olde Burien | Free | BUFO features live music, fun activities for kids, vendors and food trucks and much more. More details coming soon, check their website here.
Cajun Fest | Saturday, August 16 | 2 to 7 p.m. | Burlington Green Park, Kent | Free | Join the Annual Cajun Fest, a vibrant celebration of Cajun culture, music, and cuisine. This annual extravaganza will feature the rich traditions of Louisiana with delicious food and drink, live music and more.
Kite Festival at Long Beach | August 18-24, 2025 | 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. daily | Long Beach, WA | Free for spectators | Washington State kite extravaganza sets skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. Washington’s Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world.
Kittitas County Fair | August 28-September 1 | Hours vary | Kittitas Valley Event Center | $6+ | Tickets here | a grand old-fashioned county fair, with games, carnival rides, entertainment, contests, judged 4-H exhibits and events and an abundance of livestock.
Washington State Fair | August 29-September 21 | Hours vary | Puyallup | Tickets here | Enjoy 75+ rides, endless food options, and live entertainment, rodeo action and much more at this large fair. Closed on Tuesdays and September 3.
West of Seattle
Little BIG Fest | August 15-17 | 3 to 11:30 p.m. | Whidbey Island Fairgrounds & Event Center | $15-$80 | Tickets here | The festival features live music, artisan vendors, food trucks, a family friendly children zone and much more.
Bremerton Blackberry Festival | August 30 – September 1 | Hours vary | Bremerton Boardwalk | Free | This is the longest-running festival in the City of Bremerton. It celebrates all things “Blackberry.” It features entertainment, a beer garden, over 15 blackberry-themed foods, a kid’s stage, and a craft area. Stroll along the many booths lining the Bremerton Boardwalk.
Festál – Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias. (Photo courtesy: Seattle Center).
September 2025
Seattle
Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival | Sunday, September 7 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Seattle Center | Free | The Festival features Native Hawaiian cultural roots and contemporary influences of Hawai’i through music, hula, food, marketplace, workshops, and more.
Seattle Festál Cultural Festivals | September 13-14 | Hours vary | Seattle Center | Free | Experience the many cultures of the Pacific Northwest through Festál celebrations. Most of the festivals take place in the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheater. The line-up for August and September:
- September 13-14 Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
East of Seattle
Issaquah Culture Fest | Friday, September 5 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Issaquah Community Center | Free | All ages | Come together for a free, family-friendly event to celebrate the cultural diversity of the community in Issaquah. Festivities include music, world dances, interactive art, resource booths, food trucks, and more!
North of Seattle
Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival | September 5-7 | Hours Vary | 4902 76th St SW, Mukilteo | Free | This festival will feature all age and family friendly booths and activities, including inflatables, kids zone, live performances, Pirates arrival, fireworks and more! See the full lineup and schedule here.
Fair on 44th. (Photo courtesy: City of Lynnwood).
Fair on 44th in Lynnwood | Saturday, September 6 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Civic Campus Lynnwood | Free | All ages | Join this Community Health and Safety Block Party for free activities, demonstrations and tours. Many vehicles on site for tours and pictures, youth bike rodeo, police k-9 demonstrations, performances and more.
Edmonds Oktoberfest Family Festival | September 19-20 | Hours vary | Edmonds Civic Park | Free | Join the Rotary Club of Edmonds OKTOBERFEST Family Festival, a two-day festival that features vendors, live music, kids korner, a pet parade and much more. Check the schedule here.
South of Seattle
Burien Arts-A-Glow | Saturday, September 6 | 7 to 10 p.m. | Multiple locations in Burien | Free | Head to downtown Burien and discover light installations and performers, visit a fabulous night market and museum, find art in businesses, dine at local restaurants, and more.
West of Seattle
Wooden Boat Festival | September 5-7 | Hours vary | Northwest Maritime Center & Point Hudson Marina | $30+ | Tickets here | Families and kids can build a toy wooden boat, tour the harbor, explore the tall ships, row a rowboat, enjoy the plays, sing sea shanties, dance to the live music at the main stage, go on a pirate treasure hunt.
Seattle’s Child editorial assistant, Yulia Fiala, contributed to this article.
