Free Kid-Friendly Events Around Seattle (August 2026 Guide)

August may signal the winding down of summer, but there’s still no shortage of free family fun around the Seattle area. Make the most of the season with outdoor movies and concerts, neighborhood festivals, farmers’ markets, splash parks and wading pools, Blue Angels viewing, cultural celebrations, and plenty of other free events happening across the region. Whether you’re squeezing in one last summer adventure or looking for an easy outing close to home, we’ve rounded up the best free things to do all month long.

Looking for even more free events? Visit our Calendar and select FREE at the top. We’re adding new events throughout the month, so be sure to check back often.

Ideas for Free Family-Friendly Fun in August

Enjoy movie night under the stars this summer. From neighborhood parks to waterfront lawns, families can spread out a blanket and catch free outdoor screenings of favorites like “Inside Out 2,” “Encanto,” and “The Wild Robot.” Browse our guide to outdoor movie nights happening across Seattle, the Eastside, and beyond all summer long.

Festival season is in full swing. Celebrate summer at free family-friendly events like Seattle’s Festál cultural festivals, and community favorites featuring parades, live music, food vendors, arts and crafts, and activities for kids. See our guide to the best festivals and fairs happening around the region this summer.

Summer concert season is here, and many of the best shows are completely free. Pack a picnic, bring a blanket, and enjoy everything from kid-friendly performers to local bands at parks, plazas, and waterfront venues across the Seattle area. Browse our guide to free outdoor summer concerts happening throughout July, with options in Seattle, on the Eastside, and beyond.

Volunteer as a family, from packing school supplies and caring for local parks to helping at food banks and community events. Explore our roundup of simple ways kids of all ages can give back, build empathy, and make a difference together this summer.

Take a bike ride. The weekend closure to motor vehicles on  Lake Washington Boulevard from Mt. Baker Beach to Seward Park is a Seattle summer tradition. This year, due to popular demand, the hours and dates of Bicycle Weekend have been expanded to include every weekend between Memorial Day and Labor Day – apart from Seafair weekend July 31 to August 2 – with the hours of operation to include Friday and Sunday night.

Get wet. As the weather warms up, water play is a main summer attraction.  The Seattle Spray Parks opened up on May 23rd, the Wading Pools at the end of June, and the Seattle Parks lifeguarded lake beaches at Madrona Beach and West Green Lake are open now, with all the rest of the lifeguarded city beaches opening up on June 27th.

Hit the farmers’ market. Farmers’ markets are one of the easiest (and free) ways to spend a morning—  grab a snack, listen to live music, and let kids explore. In June, they are fully in action with strawberries, summer vegies and flowers in dazzling abundance. Our guide to local farmers’ markets rounds up the most family-friendly ones across Seattle.

Listen to stories. Story times are among the easiest, free ways to go out with little kids. From baby sessions to bilingual storytimes, there are storytime options happening every day across Seattle.

Go to a museum (for free). On the first Thursday of every month – and a few select other days – many Seattle-area museums open their doors with free admission — think everything from dinosaurs to contemporary art. Our guide breaks down where to go and when to go.

Free Kid-Friendly Events in August

Week of July 27

Thursday, July 30

• Summer Concert Series | July 30 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Volunteer Park | Free | Come enjoy tonight’s family-friendly show, featuring BeatleConcert and Zje Mongol. Bring a picnic, blanket, friends and family. Food trucks will be on site. If it’s a warm night, come early and enjoy the park’s wading pool (closes at 7 p.m.) and playground.

Weekend July 31-August 2

Friday, July 31

• Magnolia Summerfest | July 31-August 2 | Hours vary | West Magnolia Playfield | Free | Magnolia Summerfest is a three-day festival that focuses on volunteerism, fun family activities, and giving back to the community. Activities include a parade (10 a.m. Saturday), live music, beer/wine garden, family entertainment, inflatable houses/rides, craft booths, food booths, and more! Kids are welcome to march in the parade, but must be accompanied by an adult and get a signed waiver.
• Kite Festival at Chambers Creek Regional Park | August 1 | 10 a.m.-4 p.m. | University Place | Free event/$10 parking | There’s excitement and fun to be had at this annual Kite Festival. Family-friendly events include kite demonstrations, family kite flying, inflatables, and food trucks and vendors. Bring your kites (or buy one on their website), blankets, and cameras, and get ready to catch the wind!
• Lake City Festival and Parade | August 1 | 10:30 a.m. | NE 125th St between 25th Ave. NE and Lake City Way NE | Free | This annual festival and parade is about gathering the community together for fun. Activities include craft artists’ demonstrations, a festival car show, big trucks to climb on, tastes from around the world, a variety of entertainment, a Family Fun Zone with farmyard petting zoo, and more. Three parades: a dog parade, a kids’ parade, and the Grand parade – top off the day! Full schedule here.
• Kickoff, Seafair Weekend Festival | July 31 | 1 p.m. | Van Asselt Park | Free on Friday only | Known as an unofficial Puget Sound holiday, Seafair Weekend Festival combines a boating event, air show, live music, and various family-friendly activities, and aims to deliver an experience that embodies the Pacific Northwest’s vibrant culture and natural beauty.
• Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks | August 1 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Ballard Locks | Free | Come to an outdoor summer concert in the beautiful Botanical Gardens at the Ballard Locks. Bring chairs or a blanket, and enjoy Centerpiece Jazz Band (Saturday) or Pacific Cascade Big Band (Sunday). Have a picnic from home or get pizza across the street.
• Free Outdoor Movie at Juanita Beach | August 1 | 6-10 p.m. | Juanita Beach Park, Kirkland | Free | Bring a blanket, dinner, and pillows to enjoy a double feature in the park. Tonight’s movies are “Paddington in Peru” (PG) and “Now You See Me, Now You Don’t” (PG-13). Movies start at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.

Week of August 3

Monday, August 3

• Regal Summer Movie Express – $1 movies | August 3-6 | 11 a.m. | Regal Theaters | $1 | No, these movies aren’t technically free, but they’re about as close as you can get. August 3 to 6, enjoy “Charlie the Wonderdog” and “Despicable Me 4.”
• Music in the Arboretum | August 3 | 6-8 p.m. | Washington Park Arboretum | Free | RSVP | Savor tunes from local musicians, enjoy a complimentary popsicle, and relax among the trees on the Graham Visitors Center terrace. This week’s concert features Jovino Santos Neto Quintet, celebrated for blending Brazilian traditions with jazz and classical forms. There is limited seating, so bring a chair, cushion, or blanket.
• Bonney Lake Kids Club | August 3 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Allan York Park | Free | Bring the whole family to enjoy Eric Herman. Herman’s performance combines various styles of rock music with often wryly humorous kid-related lyrics to create what he refers to as “cool tunes for kids.”

Thursday, August 6

• Music at the Marina | August 6 | 5-9 p.m. | Port Gardner Landing, Everett | Free | Head out to Port of Everett for a match made in heaven: stunning marina views and festive local music. Don’t forget the blankets or lawn chairs to enjoy the music at the pier, plus a beer garden and food trucks. The music this evening is yacht rock from Point of Sail, a seven-piece tribute band from Seattle.
• Summer Concert Series | August 6 | 6-8:30 p.m. | Volunteer Park | Free | Tonight’s family-friendly concert features MarchFourth and Dance Church. Bring a picnic, blanket, and your friends and family. Food trucks will be on site. If it’s a warm night, come early and enjoy the park’s wading pool (closes at 7 p.m.) and outstanding playground.
• Maple Valley Music and Movies in the Park | August 6 | 6 p.m. | Lake Wilderness Park Amphitheater | Free | Maple Valley celebrates summer with music and movies in the one-of-a-kind natural amphitheater. The family-friendly performers are Cody Beebe & The Crooks, a Northwest staple known for their progressive rock take on country music.

Weekend August 7-9

• Festival at Mt. Si | August 7-9 | Hours vary | Si View Park, North Bend | Free | Make a beeline to Si View Park for a weekend of fun. There will be something for everyone in the family: live music, Kiddie and Grand parades (10:30 a.m. Saturday), a 5K run, pie-eating contest, and chili cookout. Check the full schedule here.
• Storytime at Bellevue Botanical Garden | August 7 | 10:45 a.m. | Bellevue Botanical Garden | Free | Come to the beautiful botanical garden for a reading of a garden-related book and a brief activity. Designed for preschoolers with an adult, but other family members are welcome. Storytime takes place in the Sharp Cabin (southwest of the Urban Meadow; follow the signs). Registration is not required, but if you have a group of 5 or more, or if you have questions, email here.
• Center City Cinema | August 7 | 7:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | Free | Enjoy a movie in a whole new way, surrounded by nature and community. Tonight’s show is “Footloose” (PG). Bring blankets or chairs and snacks (some events offer food trucks). Check the website in case of cancellation.
• Sail-in Cinema at Boxcar Park | August 7 | 9 p.m. | Boxcar Park, Everett | Free | The Port’s Sail-in Cinema is the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County offering exclusively family-friendly films. Tonight’s movie is “Back to the Future” (PG), with guests from the Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club. Dress in layers and bring blankets or low- back chairs for comfortable viewing.
• Bicycle Weekend | August 8-9 | All Day | Lake Washington Boulevard | Free | On Bicycle Weekends, Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone in the community to bike, jog or stroll along Lake Washington Boulevard between Seward and Mount Baker parks. It’s a flat piece of lakefront roadway perfect for family bike rides, and non-motorized scooters.
• Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks | August 8-9 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Ballard Locks | Free | Come to an outdoor summer concert in the beautiful Botanical Gardens at the Ballard Locks. Bring chairs or a blanket, and enjoy Batucada/Samba (Saturday) or Ballard Sedentary Sousa Band (Sunday). Bring a picnic or get pizza across the street.
• Celebrate Woodinville Festival | August 8 | 8 a.m.-4 p.m. | Event locations vary | Free | The Celebrate Woodinville Festival offers a pancake breakfast (8-10:30 a.m., Fire Station 31), a parade (10 a.m.-noon, along 175 th St.), and festival (noon-4 p.m., Wilmot Gateway Park) with a classic car show, kids’ activities, bouncy houses, and more. For lots of laughs, check out the Basset Bash (12:30-3:30 p.m., DeYoung Park) to see which basset hound has the longest ears and loudest howl.
• Dinosaurs Gardening Event | August 8 | 9:30-11:30 a.m. | Puyallup Demonstration Garden, Youth Garden | Free | Recommended for ages 3-11, this event offers questions and activities to get young ones digging deeper about dinosaurs. What plants exist today that the dinosaurs saw? Make a mask or a miniature dinosaur habitat. Dig for dino eggs!
• WHAT’S GOOD Block Party | August 8 | 10 a.m.-10 p.m. | Hillman City | Free | The party transitions from a morning full of kids’ programming and a kids’ zone to live music and quirky business open houses and community events. Local businesses and vendors offer spots to grab a bite or a drink. This year’s music reflects the range of Seattle’s independent music, including Afrocop, Shelby Natasha, Dude York, Raising Slane, and more. If autos are your thing, don’t miss the revival of the Rainier Valley Heritage Car Show!
• Free Outdoor Movie at Heritage Park | August 8 | 6-10 p.m. | Heritage Park, Kirkland | Free | Bring a blanket, dinner, and pillows to enjoy a double feature in the park. Tonight’s movies are Zootopia 2 (PG) and Rogue One: A Star Wars Story (PG-13). Movies start at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Washington State Parks Free Entrance Day | August 9 | 7 a.m.-10 p.m. | It’s Smokey Bear’s birthday and parking is free (no Discover Pass is required) at your favorite state park. Or take this opportunity to explore a park your family has never visited. Overnight stays and rented facilities are not included.
• Edmonds Outdoor Concerts | August 9 | City Park | 3-4 p.m. | Free | Edmonds Arts presents a variety of concerts this summer. Today’s headline band is Clave Gringa, a Cuban ensemble.
• Columbia City Beatwalk | August 9 | Various locations | 4 p.m.-midnight | Free | This month’s family-friendly Beatwalk, an art-walk style event in venues and on the streets, will feature World Beats & Rhythms. Check the event website for details.

Week of August 10

Monday, August 10

• Seahurst Beach Naturalists | August 10-12 | Times vary | Seahurst Park, Burien | Free | Join the Environmental Science Center beach naturalists during low tide at Seahurst Park (9-11 a.m. Monday, 9:30-11:30 a.m. Tuesday, 10 a.m.-noon Wednesday). Naturalists in brown vests will be out on the beach to help families explore safely, answer questions, and share stewardship tips.
• Regal Summer Movie Express –  $1 movies | August 10-13 | 11 a.m. | Regal Theaters | $1 | No, these movies aren’t technically free, but they’re about as close as you can get. August 10 to 13, enjoy The Sandlot and Muppets Treasure Island.
• Bonney Lake Kids Club | August 10 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Allan York Park | Free | Bring the whole family to enjoy Red Yarn (aka Andy Furgeson), who weaves music and puppetry into high-energy, interactive shows. His performances include traditional and original songs that blend folk, rock’n’roll, country, and blues, and introduce his “critter” friends – lovable handmade puppets.

Thursday, August 13

• Edmonds Outdoor Concert | August 13 | 4:30-6 p.m. | Hazel Miller Plaza | Free | Music at the Marina | August 13 | 5-9 p.m. | Port Gardner Landing, Everett | Free | Head out to Port of Everett for a match made in heaven: stunning marina views and festive local music. Come listen to Victims of Love, an Eagles tribute, at the pier. Bring blankets and a picnic, or visit the food trucks and beer garden.
• Summer Concert Series | August 13 | 6 to 8:30 p.m. | Volunteer Park | Free | Tonight’s family-friendly concert features Nite Wave, a new wave 80’s tribute band, and ABBAgraphs, a six-piece band recreating ABBA’s hits. Bring a picnic, blanket, and your friends and family. Food trucks will be on site. If it’s a warm night, come early and enjoy the park’s wading pool (closes at 7 p.m.) and outstanding playground.
• Maple Valley Music and Movies in the Park | August 13 | 6 p.m. music, movie at dusk | Lake Wilderness Park Amphitheater | Free | Maple Valley celebrates summer with music and movies in the one-of-a-kind natural amphitheater. Singer Lucia Flores-Wiseman highlights the program. The movie is “Lilo & Stitch” (PG), with concessions by Kona Ice.

Weekend August 14-August 16

• Center City Cinema | August 14 | 7:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | Free | Enjoy a movie in a whole new way, surrounded by nature and community. Tonight’s show is “La-la Land” (PG-13). Bring blankets or chairs and snacks (some events offer food trucks). Check the website in case of cancellation.
• Sail-in Cinema at Boxcar Park | August 14 | 8:50 p.m. | Boxcar Park, Everett | Free | The Port’s Sail-in Cinema is the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County offering exclusively family-friendly films. Tonight’s movie is “Lilo & Stitch” (PG), with concessions from Kona Ice! Dress in layers and bring blankets or low-back chairs for comfortable viewing.
• Bicycle Weekend | August 15-16 | All Day | Lake Washington Boulevard | Free | The whole family can bike, jog, or stroll for three miles along a flat, scenic boulevard between Seward and Mount Baker parks. It’s a flat piece of lakefront roadway, closed to motorized vehicles during this weekend.
• Seattle Design Festival Block Party | August 15-16 | 10 a.m.-7 p.m. | Lake Union Park | Free | This event is a two-day street fair celebrating the many ways design affects our lives. It offers an opportunity for the design community and the public to interact through large-scale installations, performances, and activities centered around the festival’s 2026 theme, IN[FLUX]. Designs are intended to be enjoyed by people of all ages.
• Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks | August 15-16 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Ballard Locks | Free | Come to an outdoor summer concert in the beautiful Botanical Gardens at the Ballard Locks. Bring chairs or a blanket, and enjoy Mach One Jazz Orchestra (Saturday) or Pacifica Big Cascade Big Band (Sunday). Bring a picnic or get pizza across the street.
• BrasilFest | August 16 | 11 a.m.-6 p.m. | Armory Food and Event Hall, Seattle Center | Free | Seattle Center Festál presents BrasilFest, which invites the broader community to enjoy live music, Brazilian food, music workshops, dance workshops, kids’ activities, and exhibits.
• Big Day of Play | August 15 | Noon-5 p.m. | Rainier Community Center | Free | | The Big Day of Play is an all-ages event with live performances, bounce houses, a wellness vendor fair, food trucks, sports, water activities, and games. RSVP here and you’ll be entered to win prizes.
• Lynnwood Luau | August 15 | 2-8 p.m. | District Plaza, Lynnwood Event Center | Free | This luau celebrates Hawaiian culture with live music, dance performances, authentic food and the fan-favorite Hawaiian Shirt Competition.
• Free Outdoor Movie at Heritage Park | August 15 | 6-10 p.m. | Heritage Park, Kirkland | Free | Bring a blanket, dinner, and pillows to enjoy a double feature in the park. Tonight’s movies are “How to Train Your Dragon” (PG) and “Tron Ares” (PG-13). Movies start at 6 p.m. and 8 p.m.
• Movies at the Mural | August 14 | 9 p.m. | Mural Amphitheater Lawn, Seattle Center | Free | Take in a Friday night movie on the sloping lawn at the Mural Amphitheater (Seattle Center). Tonight’s show is “Coco” (PG). Bring snacks and a blanket or low chair. Seating is limited.

Week of August 17

Monday, August 17

• Bonney Lake Kids Club | August 17 | 6:30-7:30 p.m. | Allan York Park | Free | Bring the whole family for an evening of fun: music, and REPTILES. The August 17 show will feature Reptileman and performances of kid-friendly music. Bring the whole family (and a blanket).

Tuesday, August 18

• Music in the Playfield | August 18 | 6-8 p.m. | Madrona Playfield | Free | Spread a blanket, bring a low chair and dinner, let the kids run, and enjoy two 45-minute sets with Jacqueline Tabor, one of Seattle’s most celebrated jazz, blues, and swing vocalists.

Wednesday, August 19

• Music in the Arboretum | August 19 | 6-8 p.m. | Washington Park Arboretum | Free | RSVP | Savor tunes from local musicians, enjoy a complimentary popsicle, and relax among the trees on the Graham Visitors Center terrace. This week’s concert highlights Stephanie Anne Johnson, an Americana/Blues musician with a powerful and soulful voice. There is limited seating, so bring a chair, cushion, or blanket.

Thursday, August 20

• Sea You at the Waterfront | August 20 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (drop in) | Ocean Pavilion and Pier 58/Madison St. | Free | Join Seattle Aquarium staff for drop-in family-friendly programming that explores art, science, self-reflection, and connection. The programs today are SEA & Create (Ocean Pavilion) and Ocean Acidification (Pier 58).
• Music at the Marina | August 20 | 5-9 p.m. | Port Gardner Landing, Everett | Free | Head out to Port of Everett for a match made in heaven: stunning marina views and festive local music. Tonight’s show features Antwayne Tyler, offering country music from the Pacific Northwest. There will be food trucks on site, and a beer garden. Bring blankets, cushions, or chairs.
• Maple Valley Music and Movies in the Park | August 20 | 6 p.m. | Lake Wilderness Park Amphitheater | Free | Maple Valley celebrates summer with music and movies in the one-of-a-kind natural amphitheater. Boogie Boulevard performs, and the movie is “E.T. the Extra-Terrestrial” (PG).

Weekend August 21-August 23

• Sea You at the Waterfront | August 21 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (drop in) | Ocean Pavilion and Pier 58/Madison St. | Free | Join Seattle Aquarium staff for drop-in family-friendly programming that explores art, science, self-reflection, and connection. Today’s programs are Rooftop Reflections (Ocean Pavilion) and SEA & Create (Pier 58).
• Sail-in Cinema at Boxcar Park | August 21 | 8:40 p.m. | Boxcar Park, Everett | Free | The Port’s Sail-in Cinema is the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County offering exclusively family-friendly films. Tonight’s feature film is “Zootopia 2” (PG). Come early for face painting with Giggles Entertainment!
• Movies at the Mural | August 21 | 9 p.m. | Mural Amphitheater Lawn, Seattle Center | Free | Enjoy a Friday night movie on a 40-foot screen while relaxing on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheater lawn at Seattle Center (recommended for teens and older). The featured film is Masters of the Universe (PG). Bring snacks and something comfy to sit on. Space to sit is first-come, first-served.
• Bicycle Weekend | August 22-23 | All Day | Lake Washington Boulevard | Free | On Bicycle Weekends, Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone in the community to bike, jog or stroll along Lake Washington Boulevard between Seward and Mount Baker parks. It’s a flat piece of lakefront roadway perfect for family bike rides, and non-motorized scooters.
• Festival Sundiata Presents Black Arts Fest | August 22-23 | Time TBA | Seattle Center Armory | Free | The festival shares the profound stories of African Americans through an entertainment-packed weekend featuring hip hop, dance, gospel, visual arts, soul food, exhibits and a marketplace.
• Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks | Aug 22-23 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Ballard Locks | Free | Some enjoy the sounds at an outdoor summer concert in the beautiful Botanical Gardens at the Ballard Locks. Bring chairs or a blanket, and enjoy StageOne, a swing band from Woodinville (Saturday) or HyperResonance Sax Ensemble (Sunday). Bring a picnic or get pizza across the street.
• Sea You at the Waterfront | August 22 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (drop in) | Ocean Pavilion and Pier 58/Madison St. | Free | Join Seattle Aquarium staff for drop-in family-friendly programming exploring art, science, self-reflection, and connection. Today’s programs are “Whales & Relatives” (Ocean Pavilion) and “Plankton Pals” (Pier 58).
• Center City Cinema | August 22 | 7:30 p.m. | Hing Hay Park | Free | Center City Cinema brings people together for an unforgettable summer night of watching a film under the stars. Tonight’s movie is “Shaolin Soccer” (PG-13). Bring blanket or chairs, and snacks.

Week of August 24

• Free Entrance Day at National Parks | August 25 | All Day | Free | Today is the 110 th birthday of the National Park Service. All national parks that charge admission, including the three national parks located in Washington (Mt Rainier, Olympic, and North Cascades), will offer free entrance to all.
• Music in the Playfield | August 25 | 6-8 p.m. | Madrona Playfield | Free | Spread a blanket, bring a low chair and dinner, let the kids run, and enjoy two 45-minute sets with Frames in Motion, a joyous five-piece indie folk-rock band from Seattle. The show includes interlocking vocal, guitar, fiddle, and keyboard melodies with dance-inducing rhythms.

Thursday, August 27

• Sea You at the Waterfront | August 27 | 11:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. (drop in) | Ocean Pavilion and Pier 58/Madison St. | Free | Join Seattle Aquarium staff for drop-in family-friendly programming exploring art, science, self-reflection, and connection. Today’s programs are Sea & Create (Ocean Pavilion) and Ocean Acidification (Pier 58).
• Edmonds Outdoor Concert | August 27 | Hazel Miller Park | 4:30-6 p.m. | Free | Edmonds Arts presents a variety of concerts this summer. Today’s headline band is Z Jones & Omega Band, playing neo-soul and R&B. Enjoy great music in the great outdoors, as summer begins to wane.
• Music at the Marina | August 27 | 5-9 p.m. | Port Gardner Landing, Everett | Free | Head to the Port of Everett for a “dual deal” – stunning marina views and lively local music. Tonight there’ll be music by Queen Mother, a tribute to the music of Queen, along with food trucks and a beer garden. Enjoy!

Weekend August 28-August 30

• Center City Cinema | August 28 | 7:30 p.m. | Freeway Park | Free | Tonight’s movie is “Beetlejuice” (PG). Enjoy it in a whole new way – surrounded by nature and community. Pack blankets or chairs and bring snacks (some events offer food trucks). Check the website in case of cancellation.
• Bicycle Weekend | August 29-30 | All Day | Lake Washington Boulevard | Free | The whole family can bike, jog, or stroll for three miles along a flat, scenic boulevard between Seward and Mount Baker parks. It’s a flat piece of lakefront roadway, closed to motorized vehicles during this weekend.
• Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks | August 29-30 | 2-4:30 p.m. | Ballard Locks | Free | Come to an outdoor summer concert in the beautiful Botanical Gardens at the Ballard Locks. Bring chairs or a blanket, and enjoy Musica Molida (Saturday) Lynnwood Community Band (Sunday). Bring a picnic from home or grab pizza across the street.
• Waterfront Block Party | August 29 | 1-8 p.m. | Seattle Waterfront Park | Free | RSVP | Friends of Waterfront Seattle invites you to the annual Waterfront Block Party as they celebrate the fully realized 20-acre Waterfront Park. Enjoy live music, dance, food trucks and family-friendly activities at Pier 62, Salish Steps, Pier 58 and neighboring waterfront businesses. It’s an opportunity to come together to ensure Waterfront Park thrives as a vibrant gathering space reflecting the diverse tapestry of the community.