Summer 2024 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.

Photo credit: Seattle Center.
Summer Festivals and Fairs Near Me in Seattle
Seattle FestƔl Cultural Festivals
June 22-September 15
Experience the many cultures of the Pacific Northwest through FestĆ”l celebrations. Most of the festivals take place in the Seattle Center Armory and Mural Amphitheater. They are free and open to the public. Hereās the line-up for June, July and August:Ā
- June 22 Iranian FestivalĀ
- July 13 Polish Festival
- July 27-28 Arab FestivalĀ
- August 10-11 Tibet Festival
- August 18 BrasilFest
- August 24-25 Sundiata Black Arts Fest
- September 14-15 Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias
For the yearās full line of cultural festivals and their times, visit seattlecenter.com/events
June 22-23
- Address: Fremont Neighborhood, Fremont Ave N on N 35th St. and N 34th St
- Cost: Free, items to purchase.
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.
PhinneyWood Summer Arts Festival
June 23
- Address: Phinney Center Brick Building, 6532 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Cost: Free. Items to purchase & workshops cost.
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 and get hands-on artistic experiences.
July 5-7
- Address: Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
- Cost: Free
Northwest Flow Fest features a full day of workshops, performances, vendors, and more. The event is free, but you can pay to access all the workshops. This is a family-friendly event and welcomes all ages.
July 12-14
- Address: Ballard SeafoodFest, 5345 Ballard Ave NW, Seattle, WA 98107
- Cost: 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 at Ballard Commons Park.

Photo credit: MyBallard
July 13
- Address: Meridian Playfield, 4649 Sunnyside Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Cost: Free
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).
Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival
July 13-14
- Address: Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
- Cost: 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.
July 19-21
- Address: Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199
- Cost: Free. Donations are welcomed.
Join the 35th annual Seafair Indian Days Powwow, and enjoy competitive dancing, drumming, native dress, Native art for sale, food booths, and a daily salmon bake.
July 20-21
- Address: Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 South Main St, Seattle, WA 98144
- Cost: Free. Food and beverage to purchase.
Bon Odori is a traditional summer festival that features Japanese food booths and refreshments, live music, taiko and martial arts performances, and craft exhibits and demonstrations.
July 26
- Address: Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St, Seattle, WA 98104
- Cost: Free to attend
Join Wing Luke Museumās annual summer JamFest and enjoy musicians, performers, and artists from the local Seattle area during an evening of live performances and family-focused activities.
July 27
- Address: Westlake Park, 401 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
- Cost: 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. Live entertainment, food trucks and festivities begin at Westlake Park (1 p.m.)
July 28
- Address: Seward Park Amphitheater, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Cost: Free
This family-friendly event will feature performers, food, vendor booths, music, and more. Pista celebrates the very best of being Filipino. See the full schedule here.
July 30-August 4
- Address: Seattle Waterfront, Seattle, WA
- Cost: Free
The public is invited to a week of events where the public is invited to meet the sailors and guardsmen, enjoy free music, and take ship tours. During Seafair Fleet Week free ship tours will be available August 1st – 4th on Pier 46.
August 2-4
- Address: Magnolia Playfield, 2518 34th Ave W, Seattle, WA 98199
- Cost: 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.

Photo credit: Magnoliasummerfest
August 2-4
- Address: Genessee Park & Lake Washington, 4316 S Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98118
- Cost: Fee, buy tickets here.
Seafair Festival Weekend is a hydroplane racing event, air show, and festival all rolled into one. Features live music, delicious food and beverage options, and various family-friendly activities.
Jet Blast Bash at The Museum of Flight
August 3-4
- Address: The Museum of Flight, 9404 East Marginal Way S, Seattle, WA 98108
- Cost: Fee, museum admission – buy tickets here.
The Museum’s annual Seafair weekend outdoor festival by the flight line offers fast planes, live music, food, and a beer garden with the closest seats in Seattle to see the U.S. Navy Blue Angels’ takeoffs and landings.
August 3-4
- Address: Judkins Park, 2150 S Norman St., Seattle, WA 98144
- Cost: 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).
August 9
- Address: South Lake Union Discovery Center, 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109
- Cost: Free entry
Join the South Lake Union Block Party, a 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.
Othello Park International Festival
August 11
- Address: Othello Park, 4351 S Othello St, Seattle, WA 98118
- Cost: Free
The Othello Park International Festival, a free family event, will feature music, dance, games, local food, and art activities as diverse as the cultures residing in the Valley.
August 17
- Address: Seattle Chinatown-International District, 900 King St, Seattle, WA 98104
- Cost: Free
Join this free daylong celebration of Asian American music, arts and culture. Two stages of live music/DJs (stay tuned!), yummy food vendors, arts and craft, shopping, and more. All ages are welcome to join.
August 23
- Address: Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 Northeast 74th Street Seattle, WA 98115
- Cost: Free. Reserve free tickets here.
Come to Magnuson Park to enjoy a festival of Korean food, culture, beauty products, technology, merchandise and performances.
Deep Sea Conservation Festival at UW
August 25
- Address: Fishery Science Building (FSH), 1122 NE Boat St Box 355020, Seattle, WA 98195
- Cost: Free
Join the UW Fishery Sciences Building featuring booths, speakers, crafts, live music, food, and much more, this festival will be a free event for anyone in the community.
August 30
- Address: Seattle Waterfront Park, 1401 Alaskan Wy, Seattle, WA 98101
- Cost: Free
Friends of Waterfront Seattle invites you to the fourth annual Waterfront Block Party all along the Seattle downtown waterfront. Featuring live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and more.
Bumbershoot Festival at Seattle Center
August 31-September 1
- Address: Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109
- Cost: Fee. Admission prices here.
Bumbershoot is a full-spectrum arts and music experienceāfrom punk to performance art, ballet to wrestling, food to fashion, and all manner of ingenuity in between for all ages & have family friendly performances.
Summer Park Pop-Up at University Heights
September 14
- Address: UHeights Plaza, 5031 University Wy NE, Seattle, WA 98105
- Cost: Free
Kick back and enjoy live dance and music performances from local Seattle artists! This free family-friendly arts fest also features community organizations you can get plugged into and free food.
Great Wallingford Bratwurst FestivalĀ
September 20-21
- Address: St Benedict School, 4811 Wallingford Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103
- Cost: Free
Enjoy live music from local musical acts and bands, great food and beverages, bouncy houses, a āFun Zoneā filled with games for kids with fun prizes, crafts, vendors, a sweet shop, and an outdoor beer garden.
September 27-29
- Address: St Demetrios Greek Orthodox, 2100 Boyer Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112
- Cost: Free admission
Seattle tradition since 1960 bringing Greek food, music, dancing and culture to Seattleās Montlake neighborhood. Families can head to the childrenās area, which will have activities and games ideal for the younger guests.
Summer Festivals and Fairs Near Me on the Eastside
June 29
- Address: Redmond Downtown Park, 16101 Redmond Way, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: 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.
June 29-30
- Address: Meydenbauer Center, 11100 NE 6th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Cost: Free
A two-day festival showcasing traditional and modern Japanese arts & culture, music, and technology. Live music, performances, workshops, and demonstrations.
July 12
- Address: Hopelink, 8990 154th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: Free
This Fair brings the community together with local food, kid-friendly activities, music, and dance performances. There will also be face painting, balloon twisting, caricature drawings, and spin art.
July 12-13
- Address: Redmond City Hall, 15670 Northeast 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: 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.
July 12-14
- Address: Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: Free
This three-day outdoor festival features artist booths, a community art project, kidsā chalk art, and live entertainment. The festival is produced in conjunction with Redmond’s Derby Days celebration.
Dirtfish Rally School Summerfest
July 20
- Address: DirtFish Rally School, 7001 396th Dr SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065
- Cost: Free to attend
Join the 6th Annual SummerFest, located at DirtFish Rally School. This event is familyāand pet-friendly and features thrill rides, car shows, special guests, food trucks, a live DJ, and much more.
Downtown Block Party – North Bend
July 20
- Address: Downtown North Bend, 250 Bendigo Blvd S, North Bend, WA 98045
- Cost: Free
Come to this free summer festival that brings Snoqualmie Valley together. It features popular music and performances, a Kid Zone (always fun and fully free), a vendor fair, and a beer and wine garden.
Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair
July 26-28
- Address: Bellevue Arts Museum, 510 Bellevue Way NE, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Cost: 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.

Agu and Mateo get creative with chalk at Bellevue Arts Fair
Ananda Mela Joyful Festival of India
July 27-28
- Address: Redmond City Hall, 15670 NE 85th St, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: 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.
THING Festival at Remlinger Farms
August 9-11
- Address: Remlinger Farms, 32610 NE 32nd St, Carnation, WA 98014
- Cost: Fee, Buy tickets here.
A three-day family-friendly festival of music and arts that takes place at Remlinger Farms with diverse performers, food, petting zoos, amusement park, lantern parade and more for all ages.
Celebrate Woodinville Festival
August 10
- Address: Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave NE, Woodinville, WA 98072
- Cost: 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.

Photo credit: Celebrate Woodinville.
August 17
- Address: Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: Free
Bring the family to CHOMP! A free celebration of local food and family fun with petting zoos, zucchini races, kids’ concerts, and more at Marymoor Park.
August 17
- Address: O. O. Denny Park, 12302 Holmes Point Dr NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Cost: Free
The event features live music, a dog parade, and a host of entertainment and activities for the whole family, including a magician, face painting, trail tours, geocaching, a bouncy house, a Kirkland fire truck and more.
August 23
- Address: Farrel McWhirter Park, 19545 NE Redmond Rd, Redmond, WA 98053
- Cost: $25-$30. Fee is per child. Buy ticket here.
Come to Farrel-McWhirter Park in Redmond and spend an afternoon climbing on and around all sorts of large and unique vehicles! Goody bag and tractor-pulled wagon ride included in each registration.
August 24
- Address: Sammamish State Park, 2010 NW Sammamish Rd, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Cost: Free event. Annual or one day Discover Pass is required for vehicle access
Join the 2nd Washington Iu Mien Festival at Lake Sammamish State Park for food, performances, vendors, fashion, art and children’s activities.
Harvest Festival at Clamlann Medieval Village
August 24-25
- Address: Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Rd NE, Carnation, WA 98014
- Cost: Admission (cash or check): $15 for adults, $10 for ages 6-12 or 60+, and free for 5 years and under.
Visit this summer village festival, with crafts, English longbow archery, and villager demonstrations of everyday life. Concerts all day long! Performers at Camlann are skilled professional entertainers,who present music and stories.
Confluence Music Festival Issaquah
August 25
- Address: Confluence Park, 595 Rainier Blvd N, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Cost: Free. Reserve your free tickets here.
Live Music, food trucks, beer & wine garden, artisans, Plein Air Community Art Program, and new for 2024: Original Theatre Black Dog ā Shakespeare in the Park will perform at 3 pm and 5 pm. See the full lineup here.
September 6Ā
- Address: Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd S, Issaquah, WA 98027
- Cost: Free
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, Henna art, resource booths, food trucks, and more!
Ukrainian International FestivalĀ
September 7
- Address: Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004
- Cost: Free
Join the Northwest Ukranian International Festival for a vibrant celebration of culture, music, and traditions. The family fun area will have inflatables, activities, games for children and a trout fishing pond.
September 7
- Address: Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052
- Cost: Free
Come to this Kids Book Festival with tons of great book authors and signings representing a wide variety of genres and reading levels presented on panels. Read stories, draw pictures, and get signed books.
Newcastle Days at Lake Boren Park
September 7
- Address: Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, WA 98056
- Cost: Free
Join the annual community festival packed with activities, food, games, music, and fun for all ages. There will be a parade & opening ceremonies, cars on the green auto show, live entertainment, inflatables and more.
September 15
- Address: Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center, 32925 SE 46th St Bldg. A, Fall City, WA 98024
- Cost: Free admission
Celebration of Snoqualmie Valley apple harvest with a family-oriented festival. Turn fresh apples into cider, try tasty apple desserts, jellies and pies, enjoy horse rides, live music and much more.
September 14
- Address: Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033
- Cost: Free
The event will feature interactive booths, a stage area with cultural performances and local entertainment, pop up market featuring 30+ businesses, Truck-a-Palooza for kids and more!
Summer Festivals and Fairs Near Me North Sound
June 30
- Address: Saint Edward State Park, 14445 Juanita Dr NE, Kenmore, WA 98028
- Cost: Free with a Discover Pass. $10 for a day pass, $30 for a Discover Pass.
The annual Midsommarfest is a traditional Swedish celebration of the summer solstice at Saint Edward Park. This is a family-friendly event with flower crown making, lots of music, and performance dancing.

Photo credit: Skandia Folkdance Society
July 12-13
- Address: Downtown Everett, 2900 Wetmore Ave, Everett, WA 98201
- Cost: Free. Items and food to purchase.
The beloved tradition of Salty Sea Days is a summer block party in Downtown Everett. Featuring live music, a beer garden with Scuttlebutt Brewing, food trucks, and family-friendly activities.
July 13
- Address: Cedar Valley Community School, 19200 56th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036
- Cost: 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 13-14
- Address: 911 161st St SE, Mill Creek, WA 98012
- Cost: Free to attend
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 schedule here.
July 13-14
- Address: Our Lady of the Lake Church, 8900 35th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115
- Cost: Free
Join a fun-filled weekend with more than 70 art booths, Seattle food trucks, Hellbent Brewery beer garden, face painting, free kid’s art activities, and more. Seattle firetruck will visit and let kids sit in the truck.
July 19-21
- Address: Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave W, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043
- Cost: Free. Items, food, and carnival rides to purchase.
The community of Mountlake Terraceās annual street fair includes carnival rides, music, a parade, a car show and more. Don’t miss the interactive showcase of the Army’s Mobile Usability Lab Exhibit.
July 19-21
- Address: Historic Downtown Snohomish, 1024 1st St, Snohomish, WA 98290
- Cost: Free
The City of Snohomishās Kla Ha Ya Days, is a “good, old-fashioned” summer fair that includes a pancake breakfast, a Frogtastic Kids Fair, a car show, a parade, a balloon glow, a Street Fair and much more. Note, the carnival is from July 10 to July 14 and costs.

Photo credit: Kla Ha Ya Days Frogtastic Kids Fair
Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire (5 weekends)
July 20-August 18
- Address: Sky Meadows Park, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane, Snohomish, WA 98290
- Cost: Fee, buy 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.
August 3
- Address: Lake City Library, 12501 28th Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125
- Cost: Free
This annual festival features craft artistsā 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.
Summer Farm Fest at Rooted Northwest
August 11
- Address: Rooted Northwest, 13410 228th St NE, Arlington, WA 98223
- Cost: Free to attend. RSVP HERE.
There will be lots to do for all ages including a kid’s booth with crafts, farm tours, workshops and crafts, photos with sunflowers, feed ducks, and much more. There will be fresh veggies, flowers, medicinal herbs, pigs, and chickens.
August 17
- Address: Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Avenue N, Shoreline, WA 98133
- Cost: Free admission, fee for some activities
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.
August 17
- Address: Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036
- Cost: 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.
August 17-18
- Address: Schack Art Center, 2921 Hoyt Ave, Everett, WA 98201
- Cost: Free entry
Head to Downtown Everett for over 120 artists booths, vendors, live entertainment, interactive art activities, glassblowing, food trucks. Kids can enjoy a chalk zone, magic ink, artist demos & activities and more!
Snohomish Block Party Street FestivalĀ
August 24
- Address: 418 Glen Ave, Snohomish, WA 98290
- Cost: Free
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.
August 24
- Address: Downtown Bothell, Main St., Bothell, WA 98011
- Cost: Free
Come join the FREE Summerfest Community Fair in Downtown Bothell that will feature a dog parade, business expo, food trucks, music, and children’s activities.
August 25
- Address: Victory Heights Playground, 1737 NE 106th St, Seattle, WA 98125
- Cost: Free. Get your tickets here.
Come celebrate culture and community, Jewish pride, and continuity. Activities for kids, Israeli bites, live Jewish graffiti art performance, hilarious comedy act, interactive BabyJam session, trivia game, and live(ly) Jewish music.
September 6-8
- Address: Mukilteo Lighthouse Festival, 4902 76th St SW, Mukilteo, WA 98275
- Cost: Free admission
This festival will feature all age and family friendly booths and activities, including inflatables, the reptile man, the bubble man, live performances, pony rides and more. See the full lineup and schedule here.
September 7
- Address: Civic Campus,Ā 19100 44th Ave W,Ā Lynnwood,Ā 98036
- Cost: Free
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.
September 7-8
- Address: 6911 Wade Road Arlington, WA 98223
- Cost: Fee. Buy tickets here.Ā Children under 5 are free.
Itās a fun weekend of axe and knife throwing, sword fighting and other old world skills! Plus forge demos by Forged in Fire, dragon races, tug-of-war, a costume contest, and much more.
Edmonds Oktoberfest Family Festival
September 13-14
- Address: Edmonds Civic Center Park, 598 Edmonds St, Edmonds, WA 98020
- Cost: 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.
September 28
- Address: Greenbank farm, 765 Wonn Rd, Greenbank, WA 98253
- Cost: Free event. Cider tastings cost.
The Whidbey Island Cider Festival, presented by the Pacific Rim Institute for Environmental Stewardship, is a one-day event full of cider tasting, kidās activities, live music performances, tours of the site, and food.
Summer Festivals and Fairs Near Me South Sound
July 12-14
- Address: Kent Cornucopia Days,Ā 207 W Meeker St, Kent, WA 98032
- Cost: Free event. 5K fun run cost. Register here.
Kent Cornucopia Days offers 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.Ā
July 13, August 10, Sept 14
- Address: Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144
- Cost: 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.
July 20-21
- Address: Covington Days Festival, 27100 169th Pl SE, Covington, WA 98042
- Cost: 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 Festival in Des Moines
July 20-21
- Address: Marina District, 22506 Marine View Dr S, Des Moines, WA 98198
- Cost: Free
The Waterland Festival in Des Moines includes a Grand Parade, a Junior Parade, and the Wheels Car Show, along with food trucks, with live music and a beer garden.
Slimy Slug Fest at Northwest Trek
July 20-21
- Address: Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Dr E, Eatonville, WA 98328
- Cost: Fee, park admission or membership.
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.
July 26-28
- Address: Liberty Park, 1101 Bronson Way N, Renton, WA 98057
- Cost: 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.

Photo credit: The City of Renton.
August 3
- Address: Duwamish River Peopleās Park & Shoreline Habitat, 8700 Dallas Ave S, Boulevard Park, WA 98108
- Cost: Free. Items to purchase.
Celebrate the diversity and the cleanup and restoration of the Duwamish River andĀ enjoy interactive educational booths, youth art activities, free food, dancing, music, and hear from special guests.
August 10-11
- Address: Mattress Firm ShowPlex, 110 9th Ave SW, Puyallup, WA 98371
- Cost: Fee, Buy early bird tickets or regular tickets here.
At Brick Fest Live will be hosting over a million bricks – LEGO bricks. Bring your builders of all ages and see life-size LEGO models, engage with hands-on attractions, and build a Guinness World-Record Setting Mosaic.
August 17
- Address: Olde Burien, 904 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
- Cost: Free
BUFO features live music, fun activities for kids, vendors and food trucks and much more. They will have a screening of the Burien Film Festival films. See the full schedule here.
August 17
- Address: Joseph Foster Memorial Park, 13919 53rd Ave S, Tukwila, WA 98168
- Cost: Free
Join the first annual Hullabaloo, a community festival in Tukwila that celebrates unity with entertainment, delicious food, unique arts and crafts vendors, and fun games for all ages. More information coming closer to the date.
August 17
- Address: Rainier Community Center, 4600 38th Ave. S, Seattle, WA 98118
- Cost: Free
Look forward to live performances, bounce houses, a wellness vendor fair with community opportunities, a fun run, water activities at Mt. Baker Rowing and Sailing Center, food trucks, and more!
August 17
- Address: Burlington Green Park, 201 E Meeker Street, Kent, WA 98032
- Cost: Free, RSVP here for free tickets.
Join the third 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
August 19-25
- Address: WA Kite Festival, 303 Sid Snyder Dr, Long Beach, WA 98631
- Cost: Free for spectators
Washington State kite extravaganza sets skies ablaze with color, high flying action and choreographed movement. Washingtonās Kite Festival draws famous kite fliers from all around the world.
August 31
- Address: South 3rd Street Renton, WA 98057
- Cost: Free
Join this block party on South 3rd Street for a day filled with fun, food, and entertainment. There will be workshops for learning, a game area, and live music for kids to enjoy.
San Gennaro Italian Street Fair
September 6-8
- Address: San Gennaro Festival, 1225 S Angelo St, Seattle, WA 98108
- Cost: Free admission
Join the San Gennaro FREE Italian Street Fair in Georgetown featuring vendors with food and Italian wares for sale, beer and wine garden, childrens activities, and a stage with Italian music or music performed by Italians.
September 7
- Address: Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St, Burien, WA 98166
- Cost: 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.
September 21
- Address: Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St, Seattle, WA 98118
- Cost: Free
Join Seattle Tilth for Farm Fest at Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands, a celebration of urban agriculture and the Southeast Seattle community. There will be demos, crafting, learning about nature, holistic healing and more.
Summer Festivals and Fairs Near Me West of Seattle
Seafair Pirates Landing at Alki Beach
July 6
- Address: Alki Beach Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Cost: Free
The pirates will be landing around 1:30 p.m. with festivities beforehand. Once on the beach, the Pirates will entertain kids of all ages with treasures galore to share.
July 12-14
- Address: West Seattle Summer Fest, 4210 SW Oregon St, Seattle, WA 98116
- Cost: Free. Inflatables cost, buy tickets here.
West Seattle’s 3-day summer festival features music, food, arts & crafts, a beer garden for 21+, and a kids area, including stem activities, “The Balloon Guy”, soccer area, a foam party, robotics and more.
Vashon Island Strawberry FestivalĀ
July 19-21
- Address: Camp Colvos Brewing, 17636 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon, WA 98070
- Cost: 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, the Reptile Man, family and kid zones, and more!

Photo credit: Vashon-Maury Island Beachcomber
July 19-21 (9 a.m. – 7 p.m.)
- Address: Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave, Sequim, WA 98382
- Cost: Free. Items to purchase, and some community events cost.
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.
July 19-21
- Address: Alki Beach Park, 2665 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Cost: Free
Alki Beach comes to life with artist booths, live music, interactive kidās activities, food carts, and more at this family-friendly art fair. The art fair offers lots of fun and creative activities for kids.
August 16-18
- Address: The House of Awakened Culture, 7235 NE Pkwy, Suquamish, WA 98392 (other locations vary by activity)
- Cost: Free
The festival will feature a salmon bake, hoop dancers, food, an awards ceremony, and much more! It is drugāand alcohol-free. Chief Seattle Days will also have tons of activities, including horseshoe, basketball, golf, softball tournaments.
August 31
- Address: Alki Beach Park, 2665 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
- Cost: Free
A family-friendly event with lots of free activities, live music, vendors with handcrafted goods, and delicious food. Vendors and community organizations proudly represent the LGBTQIA+ community.
Bremerton Blackberry FestivalĀ
August 31 – September 2
- Address: Bremerton Boardwalk, 243 2nd St, Bremerton, WA 98337
- Cost: Free
The Blackberry Festival is the longest-running festival in the City of Bremerton. It celebrates all things “Blackberry.ā It features entertainment, a beer garden, over 15 blackberry-themed foods, a kid’s stage, and a craft area on 2nd Street. Stroll along the many booths lining the Bremerton Boardwalk.
September 6-8
- Address: Northwest Maritime Center & Point Hudson Marina, 431 Water St, Port Townsend, WA 98368
- Cost: Fee. Admission prices here. Kids 12 and under are free.
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.
September 7
- Address: The Mukai Farm and Garden, 18017 107th Ave SW, Vashon, WA 98070
- Cost: Free
Celebrate Asian culture at the Japan Fest at Mukai Farm & Garden, featuring exciting activities, including delicious food, bon dance, mochi pounding, lino printing, a kids village and more.
Seattle’s Child editorial assistant, Yulia Fiala, contributed to this article.
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