Kent wine and art festival 2023

Fireworks shows

July 4, 2023

multiple locations

• Arllington - Bill Quake Memorial Park 10 p.m.
• Bellevue - Downtown Park 10:05 p.m.
• Carnation - Remlinger Farms 10 p.m.
• Des Moines - City of Des Moines Marina 10:30 p.m.
• Everett - Port Gardner Bay 10 p.m.
• Federal Way - Celebration Park 10:15 p.m.
• Renton - Coulon Park 10 p.m.
• Sammamish - Sammamish Commons 10 p.m.
• SeaTac - Angle Lake Park 10 p.m.
• Seattle - Lake Union 10:15 p.m.
• Snoqualmie - Snoqualmie Community Park 9:45 p.m.
• Tacoma - Ruston Way 10 p.m.
• Tumwater - Tumwater Valley Golf Course 10:15 p.m.

Fourth of July - Seattle

July 4, 2023

Seattle (multiple locations)

Seafair Summer Fourth features fireworks exploding above Lake Union at 10:15 p.m. See the list of prohibited items.

• North end of Lake Union

Gas Works Park offers family games, live music, food & drink vendors, and a beer garden. Free except reserved seats.

• South end of Lake Union

Lake Union Park offers DJ music, food trucks, and a beer garden. Free except reserved seats.

Welcome new Americans

July 4, 2023

Seattle Center (1 mile NW)

Watch 500 people from 80 countries become Americans at the emotional naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center, which includes patriotic music, speeches, and a ceremony at Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Free.

Fireworks dinner cruise

July 4, 2023

Eastlake (1.3 miles N)

Fourth of July Fireworks Cruise for age 21+ includes a buffet dinner and three hours on Lake Union, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Boarding begins at 8:30 p.m.

Fourth of July - Bainbridge

July 4, 2023

Bainbridge (11 miles via ferry)

Take the Bainbridge Island ferry on foot to Grand Old Fourth of July for a pancake breakfast, car show, foot race, street fair, beer/wine garden, activities for kids, and a parade at 1 p.m. Some events are at Waterfront Park, 301 Shannon Drive SE on Bainbridge Island.

Small-town wine tasting

July 8 - Aug. 12, 2023

Snohomish (29 miles NE)

Bring your ticket, a glass, and age 21+ ID to Sunsets in Snohomish Wine Walk for eight tastes in different shops. Check in at John L Scott, 108 Union Ave. in Snohomish. Held monthly June to September. [On the tickets page, click the “+” next to “0.”]

Garden walks

July 9, 2023

multiple locations

Tacoma art festival

July 9, 2023

Tacoma (36 miles S)

Music & art lovers converge on 6th Avenue in Tacoma (from State to Alder) for Art on the Ave, which offers restaurant food, art installations, and live bands onstage at TAPCO Credit Union, 2802 6th Ave. in Tacoma. Free.

Summer festival in Olympia

July 12 - 16, 2023

Olympia (62 miles S)

Lakefair at Capital Lake includes carnival rides, food booths, craft vendors, entertainment, a parade (Sat. 5 p.m.), and fireworks (Sun. 10 p.m.) at Heritage Park, 5th Ave. SW in Olympia. Free.

Milk carton derby

July 15, 2023 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)

Green Lake (6 miles N)

Watch 100 boats made of milk cartons, plus stand-up paddle boards, compete for speed and style prizes on Seafair Milk Carton Derby at Green Lake Park. Free.

Burien block party

July 15, 2023

Burien (12 miles S)

Olde Burien Block Party features live music, dancing, food vendors, and a beer garden at SW 152nd St. & 9th Ave. SW in Burien. Free.

Vashon strawberry festival

July 15 - 16, 2023 (a few events Friday)

Vashon (18 miles SW via ferry)

Vashon Island Strawberry Festival has a zany parade (Sat. 11 a.m.), a music stage with dance floor, a beverage garden, carnival rides, and vendors. The shuttle bus from ferry boats is $2 cash each way. The main stage is located at Vashon Village, 17205 Vashon Hwy SW in Vashon. Free.

Lavender festival

July 21 - 23, 2023

Sequim (68 miles NW via ferry)

Sequim Lavender Festival offers farm visits and a three-day street fair with food, craft vendors, and live music at Carrie Blake Park, 202 N Blake Ave. in Sequim. Scheduled events include a dance (Sat. 7 p.m.) and a farmer’s market at the Civic Center (Sat. & Sun.).

Fashion show

July 22, 2023

Tacoma (33 miles S)

Couture & Cars Fashion Show showcases clothing and accessory designers from the northwest in a runway show followed by an after party at LeMay – America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D St. in Tacoma.

Bellevue art fair

July 28 - 30, 2023

Bellevue (10 miles E)

Bellevue Arts Museum Arts Fair is one of America’s best. The museum is free during the fair and has free art projects for children (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.). Bellevue Square mall hosts the top curated artists in its west parking garage and offers two entertainment stages (in the mall + outdoors at the east entrance) at 575 Bellevue Square in Bellevue. Free.

Scottish festival

July 28 - 30, 2023

Enumclaw (43 miles SE)

Pacific Northwest Scottish Highland Games & Clan Gathering is an athletic competition that also has colorful pipe bands, Celtic music, Scottish dancers, Scottish farm animals, Scottish food and drink, and vendors, at the Expo Center in Enumclaw. No pets.

Ballard seafood festival

July 2023 (undated)

Ballard (5.5 miles NW)

Eat seafood and more, enjoy the beer garden, watch musicians on stage, browse art, and visit the family stage at Ballard SeafoodFest on Market Street in Ballard. (Most vendors and family events are only Sat. & Sun.) Free.

Classical music in Seattle parks

July 2023 (undated)

multiple locations

Music Under The Stars begins with a live student concert, and afterwards watch a filmed performance of Seattle Chamber Music Society. Bring a blanket, chairs, and even a picnic. Free.

• July 30 (8 p.m.) – Volunteer Park

Cuban dance festival

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle (multiple locations)

Seattle Cuban Dance Fest offers dance classes at the University of Washington and dance parties with live Cuban bands around Seattle. Dorm rooms available.

Eastside Beer Week

July 2023 (undated)

Eastside

Enjoy beer tasting, dinners, and flights scheduled during Eastside Beer Week.

Free dance in the park

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle (multiple locations)

Dancing ‘til Dusk offers a dance lesson the first hour, followed by music and dancing 16 evenings in downtown Seattle parks. Free.

Free movies in Seattle parks

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle (multiple locations)

Center City Cinema screens PG & PG-13 movies outdoors at dusk, with pre-show activities beginning about an hour earlier. See schedule. Free.

• Cascade Playground
• Freeway Park
• Hing Hay Park

Free music downtown

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle (multiple locations)

Downtown Summer Sounds brings live music to Seattle parks at either noon or 5 p.m., depending on the date. Free.

Free party in the park

July 2023 (undated)

Downtown Seattle

Hear live music, play free games, shop from food trucks, and visit the kids’ zone (Thursdays only) at Parties in the Parks for all ages until 3 p.m. Reopens at 4 p.m. with adult beverages for sale, but no kids’ zone.

• Tuesday – Occidental Square
• Thursday – Westlake Park

Renton River Days

July 2023 (undated)

Renton (multiple locations)

Renton River Days has food vendors, a beer & wine garden, entertainment, children’s activities, a movie (Fri.), a parade (Sat. 10 a.m.), a boat show (Sat.), and an urban market (Fri. & Sat.). Free.

Seafair run

July 2023 (undated)

Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)

Run past thousands of people waiting for the Torchlight Parade on the Seafair Torchlight Run 5K or 8K, beginning and ending at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.

Shakespeare in the park

July 2023 (undated)

multiple locations

Watch a live performance of a play by William Shakespeare in many Puget Sound parks during Wooden O. You can bring blankets, chairs, and food. Free.

Shakespeare in the park

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle, Lynnwood, Burien

Bring a blanket or chair, and even a picnic to eat while watching GreenStage perform either a full-length play by Shakespeare (Henry V or Pericles) or an abbreviated version (Macbeth or Much Ado About Nothing) in a park. Free.

Torchlight parade

July 2023 (undated)

Downtown (0 miles)

Colorful floats, drill teams, and pirates move down 4th Avenue (from Seattle Center to Westlake Park) in the Seafair Torchlight Parade. Free, or reserve a seat for $28.

Custom car convention

July 2023 (undated)

Downtown (0.2 miles E)

Billed as the “dopest car show in the nation,” Wekfest Seattle displays pre-screened aftermarket builds and hosts aftermarket vendors at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 12 are free.

Dance performance

July 2023 (undated)

Belltown (0.2 miles W)

Seattle Theatre Group presents the annual multi-cultural DANCE This at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle. The 1 p.m. matinee is on a separate page.

Chamber music

July 2023 (undated)

Downtown (0.3 miles S)

• Chamber Music in the Park is free at Volunteer Park.
• Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Summer Festival has free recitals before performances at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Repeats in Jan.

Early fireworks

July 2023 (undated)

multiple locations

Hip-hop Hamilton

July 2023 (undated)

Downtown (0.3 miles SW)

Rise Up is a group of vocalists and musicians who perform extraordinary R&B and hip-hop songs from the Broadway musical “Hamilton” at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.

Wildlife show

July 2023 (undated)

Downtown (0.3 miles SW)

National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.

Food trucks on the pier

July 2023 (undated)

Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)

Shop from food trucks, listen to DJ music, and enjoy the views during Pier 62 Beats & Eats on Fridays at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Free.

Films made in 2 days

July 2023 (undated)

Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)

The 48 Hour Film Project gives teams two days to make short films. See the results at SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E Pine St. in Seattle. Click a time on the tickets page to buy $15 tickets.

Free movies at Seattle Center

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)

Watch movies on a 40-foot screen with captions at Movies at the Mural on the lawn at Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Bring low-back chairs, blankets, or bean bags. Free.

Capitol Hill rock concert

July 2023 (undated)

Capitol Hill (1 mile E)

Capitol Hill Block Party is a three-day music festival with 80 bands, DJs, craft booths, and food trucks. Enter at 12th Ave. & E Pike St

Polish festival

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle Center (1 mile NW)

Polish Festival Seattle offers Polish music, dance, food, crafts, workshops, a beer garden, and vodka tasting at the Seattle Center Armory and the outdoor amphitheater nearby. Free.

Theater festival

July 2023 (undated)

Capitol Hill (1 mile E)

Watch seven plays during Strawberry Jam at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.

Art festival

July 2023 (undated)

Pioneer Square (1.1 miles S)

“Experience eight floors of immersive installations, solo interventions, large group exhibitions, and daytime live music” at Forest For The Trees for age 21+ at 419 Occidental Ave S in Seattle. Article in Seattle Times. Free.

Basketball

July 2023 (undated)

Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)

Watch the women of Seattle Storm play a home game at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.

Chinatown parade

July 2023 (undated)

International District (1.2 miles S)

Chinatown Seafair Parade features lion and dragon dances, martial arts, and the Chinese Girls Drill Team in the international district, passing by Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.

International festival

July 2023 (undated)

International District (1.2 miles S)

CID Celebration promises “a day full of multicultural entertainment, activities for kids and family, raffles, games, and more” in three car-free streets surrounding Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Free.

Lunch specials in Chinatown

July 2023 (undated)

International District (1.2 miles S)

Visit Asian restaurants that offer discount menu items during Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.

Jazz festival in Chinatown

July 2023 (undated)

International District (1.3 miles S)

JamFest features live music, cabaret performers, and food and craft vendors in the alleys outside Wing Luke Museum, 719 S King St. in Seattle. Donation.

Soccer

July 2023 (undated)

Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)

Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.

Seattle Art Fair

July 2023 (undated)

SoDo (1.5 miles S)

Seattle Art Fair showcases art from 77 galleries around the world at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.

Baseball

July 2023 (undated)

SoDo (1.6 miles S)

Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.

Run at the stadium

July 2023 (undated)

SoDo (1.6 miles S)

Refuse To Abuse 5K is a fun run & walk that takes you around every level of T-Mobile Park, from the top of the players’ tunnel to the final lap around the field at 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.

Japanese festival

July 2023 (undated)

Central District (1.8 miles SE)

Honor ancestors at Bon Odori Festival with traditional dancing, Taiko drums, martial arts, and Japanese food & crafts at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple, 1427 South Main St. in Seattle.

Trapeze show

July 2023 (undated)

SoDo (2.8 miles S)

The $8 Student Show features students performing a diverse array of aerial arts, high flying trapeze, and circus acts, with snacks for sale at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle.

Swing dance

July 2023 (undated)

SoDo (2.9 miles SE)

Attend workshops and dance to live music with fun people at the $215 Northwest Balboa Festival at The Factory Luxe, 3100 Airport Way S in Seattle.

Bicycle to Portland

July 2023 (undated)

University District (4 miles NE)

The non-competitive 200-mile Seattle to Portland (STP) bike ride is one of America’s best, with 10,000 participants departing from north of Husky Stadium and taking one or two days to make the trip south.

Electric vehicle festival

July 2023 (undated)

University District (4 miles NE)

Electrify Expo offers “demo experiences” of electric cars, motorcycles, bikes, scooters, and skateboards in the parking lot outside Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle. It’s a short walk from Link Light Rail’s U.W. station.

Party at the zoo

July 2023 (undated)

Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)

A $150 ticket to Jungle Party: Forever Green, Forever Living Northwest includes a reception with complimentary appetizers and specialty drinks, live animals, and a silent charity auction in the North Meadow of Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Dinner optional. Bring age 21+ ID.

Zoo concerts

July 2023 (undated)

Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)

ZooTunes features world-class artists at Woodland Park Zoo. Children age 2 and younger are free.

U.W. beer tasting

July 2023 (undated)

University District (4.7 miles NE)

Brew Review is a fundraiser offering beer, cider, wine, and food for age 21+ on the lawn at University of Washington School of Law, 4293 Memorial Way NE in Seattle. Tickets.

Run for ice cream

July 2023 (undated)

Mount Baker (4.9 miles SE)

Sundae Runday is a 5K run or 2-mile walk on park trails and closed roads along the shores of Lake Washington, plus a kids’ dash and costume contest, followed by an ice cream sundae. It begins at Genesee Park, 4316 S Genesee St. in Seattle.

Phinney beer tasting

July 2023 (undated)

Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)

Enjoy micro brews, pub food, and music outdoors at $36 Summer Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. No kids or pets. Held in summer & winter.

Concerts at the locks

July 2023 (undated)

Ballard (5.5 miles NW)

Hear a Summer Concert on the lawn at beautiful Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St. in Seattle. You can bring a picnic, but no alcohol. Rain may cancel. Free.

Parade in West Seattle

July 2023 (undated)

West Seattle (6 miles SW)

West Seattle Grand Parade includes pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, and pageantry on California Avenue SW (from Lander Street to Edmunds Street). Watch runners in the Float Dodger 5K just before the parade.

Indian Powwow

July 2023 (undated)

Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)

Seafair Indian Days Powwow includes competitive dancing, drumming, native dress, native art for sale, food booths, and a daily salmon bake outdoors at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center in Discovery Park. No pets. Children younger than age 12 are free, and all ages are free Friday evening. Frequently asked questions.

Wedgwood Art Festival

July 2023 (undated)

Wedgwood (7.4 miles NE)

The neighborhood Wedgwood Art Festival has northwest artists, live music, food, a beer garden, and a variety of family entertainment outdoors at Our Lady of the Lake Church. Free.

Indoor craft fair

July 2023 (undated)

Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)

Renegade Craft Fair features 150 vendors of indie crafts, food trucks, and DJ music inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Repeats in Dec. Donation.

Night market

July 2023 (undated)

Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)

Summer Solstice Night Market for age 21+ has artists, food trucks, live music, and dancing at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle.

Fireworks party cruise

July 2023 (undated)

Kirkland (9.7 miles E)

Take a four-hour $174 Red, White, and Boom cruise for age 21+ to see the big fireworks show on Lake Union with DJ music and a no-host bar, departing from Carillon Point, 3760 Carillon Point in Kirkland.

Free movies in Bellevue

July 2023 (undated)

Bellevue (10 miles E)

Pre-movie entertainment begins at 7:30 p.m., and Movies in the Park rated PG begin at dusk. Bring a blanket or chairs. Free.

• Tuesdays – Bellevue Downtown Park
• Thursdays – Crossroads Park

Free music in Bellevue

July 2023 (undated)

Bellevue (multiple locations)

Hear a wide variety of live music midweek (Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday) during Bellevue Beats. Locations vary by date.

West Seattle festival

July 2023 (undated)

West Seattle (11 miles SW)

West Seattle Summer Fest is a neighborhood street fair with arts and crafts, live music, local food, a beer garden, and a kids’ zone at West Seattle Junction, 4210 SW Oregon St. in Seattle. Free.

Kirkland wine festival

July 2023 (undated)

Kirkland (11 miles NE)

Enjoy art, food, wine, and shopping from craft vendors at Kirkland Uncorked on the water at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza in Kirkland. The craft market is open to all ages. The separate tasting garden has live music and a “Saturday Food Truck Feast” for age 21+.

Tropical beer festival

July 2023 (undated)

Kirkland (11 miles NE)

Sails & Ales Beer Fest promises “100+ of the best beers, ciders and wines in the Northwest, Tiki lounges, games, competitions, live entertainment, and food (grass skirts optional)” at Marina Park, 25 Lakeshore Plaza in Kirkland.

Old dog festival

July 2023 (undated)

Shoreline (11 miles N)

Celebrate and support old dogs that need foster care at Old Dog Haven Festival, with vendor booths, food trucks, lawn games, a DJ, a silent auction, and a costume contest at Cromwell Park, 18030 Meridian Ave. N in Shoreline. Children are free to age 12.

Alki Point art fair

July 2023 (undated)

Alki (12 miles SW)

Browse arts and crafts, buy food, hear live music, and visit the kids’ zone at Alki Art Fair along the shoreline near Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. Free.

Family festival

July 2023 (undated)

Mountlake Terrace (14 miles N)

Tour de Terrace has a street fair, carnival rides, entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, a parade (Friday 6:45 p.m. on 56th Ave. W), a car show (Saturday until 3 p.m.), fireworks (Sat. 10 p.m.), and a pancake breakfast (Sat. & Sun.) at Evergreen Playfield, 22205 56th Ave. W in Mountlake Terrace.

Epic bike ride

July 2023 (undated)

multiple locations

Ride from Snoqualmie Pass (70 miles) or North Bend (40 miles) on the $75 Summit to Sound, with optional $25 shuttle bus. Includes lunch in North Bend and a beer at the finish-line party on Pier 62.

Watch Seahawks practice

July 2023 (undated)

Renton (14 miles SE)

Watch the Seahawks practice outdoors in Renton with a $13 ticket to Seahawks Training Camp. You ride a bus to the camp from The Pro Shop, 840 N 10th Place in Renton. Carried items must follow the Clear Bag Policy.

Family concert & fair

July 2023 (undated)

Issaquah (15 miles SE)

Parkadilly features high-energy concerts with catchy songs for children, a petting zoo, African dancers, arts & crafts projects, kid-focused vendors, and food trucks at Lake Sammamish State Park. Free (except $10 for parking if you do not have a state park pass).

Redmond small art fair

July 2023 (undated)

15.4

Redmond Arts Festival has 60 art booths and live entertainment at Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave. NE in Redmond. Free.

Children’s Business Fair

July 2023 (undated)

Redmond (15 miles NE)

Shop from 50 booths of young entrepreneurs (age 6 to 15) selling food, art, toys, and more at Children’s Business Fair at Downtown Park, 16101 NE, Redmond Way in Redmond. Free.

Eastside concerts

July 2023 (undated)

Redmond (16 miles NE)

Marymoor Park Concerts include popular acts in a green setting. Buy a reserved seat, or for lawn tickets bring a low-back chair or a blanket up to 5 feet in size. Prohibited items. Located at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.

Eastside wine walk

July 2023 (undated)

Issaquah (17 miles E)

Downtown Issaquah Wine and Art Walk includes 10 tasting tokens to redeem at shops along picturesque Front Street, plus “fine art, crafts, music, dance, and performance art” beginning at Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah. Bring your own glass.

Short plays in Edmonds

July 2023 (undated)

Edmonds (17 miles N)

Watch eight short shows selected from more than 200 submissions, and then vote for your favorite at Festival of Shorts at Driftwood Players, 950 Main St. in Edmonds.

Free music in Edmonds

July 2023 (undated)

Edmonds (17 miles N)

The Summer Concert series brings a wide variety of live music to City Park on select Sundays at 3 p.m., and to Hazel Miller Plaza on Tuesdays & Thursdays at 4:30 p.m., 203 5th Ave. S in Edmonds. Free.

Concerts at the winery

July 2023 (undated)

Woodinville (18 miles NE)

Summer Concerts feature “some of the best artists in jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary music” in the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair unless you buy reserved seating. Children age 2 and younger are free.

Bremerton beer tasting

July 2023 (undated)

Bremerton (18 miles W via ferry)

A short walk from the ferry terminal is Bremerton Summer BrewFest, with 30 Washington breweries, food vendors, and live music on the Bremerton Boardwalk, 243 2nd St. in Bremerton. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.

Farm dinner

July 2023 (undated)

Vashon (19 miles SW via ferry)

Big Sky is a $55 fundraiser for the environment that includes local food, pie, music, and a hosted bar at Matsuda Farm, 19201 Vashon Hwy SW in Vashon. Optional farm tour at 4 p.m.

Free music in Woodinville

July 2023 (undated)

Woodinville (19 miles NE)

Celebrate Woodinville Summer Concerts “include a variety of high-energy bands playing fun music for all ages” with food vendors and a wine, beer & cider garden featuring local producers in Wilmot Gateway Park, 17301 131st Ave. NE in Woodinville. Open 5:30, band begins at 6:30, closes 8 p.m.

Kent family festival

July 2023 (undated)

Kent (20 miles S)

Kent Cornucopia Days is a street fair with food vendors, a kids’ zone, a car show (Sat.), dragon boat races (Sat.), a 5K (Sat.), and a parade on 4th Avenue (Sun. 1 p.m.). The main entertainment stage is at Town Square Plaza, 115 2nd Ave. N in Kent. Free.

Beer & cider festival in Bothell

July 2023 (undated)

Bothell (20 miles NE)

Anderson Summer School Brewfest promises “local beers and ciders, food specials, and live music” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell. Free entry.

Beer & blues in Federal Way

July 2023 (undated)

Federal Way (24 miles S)

Federal Way Rhythm & Brews Festival features 20 local breweries, wineries, and distilleries, plus three local bands, and BBQ for sale at Town Square Park for age 21+. Bring a blanket or chair.

Forest music festival

July 2023 (undated)

Carnation (27 miles E)

Timber Outdoor Music Festival has 26 music artists, a 5K run Sunday, family activities, and camping in forested Tolt River–John MacDonald Park, 31020 NE 40th St. in Carnation. Children age 12 and younger are free. No dogs.

Small medieval fair

July 2023 (undated)

Carnation (28 miles E)

Saint James Faire opens at noon with craft shops, archery and sword demonstrations, puppetry, music, dance, and lunch (dinner by reservation), at Camlann Medieval Village, 10320 Kelly Road NE in Carnation.

Drag racing

July 2023 (undated)

Kent (28 miles SE)

Watch stars of the National Hot Rod Association (NHRA) compete at the NHRA Northwest Nationals at Pacific Raceways in Kent. Tickets.

Thomas Train ride

July 2023 (undated)

Snoqualmie (29 miles E)

Buy tickets online for Day Out With Thomas, which includes several train rides plus an hour of stories and crafts for kids at Northwest Railway Museum, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. More details.

Taste of Snoqualmie

July 2023 (undated)

Snoqualmie (29 miles E)

SipFest is a wine, beer, and food tasting event in picturesque Snoqualmie to benefit charity at Railroad Community Park, 7971 Railroad Ave. in Snoqualmie. Buy tickets online, and bring a glass plus age 21+ ID.

Small-town festival

July 2023 (undated)

North Bend (30 miles E)

Downtown Block Party offers outdoor vendors, a free kids’ zone, a locally sourced beer and wine garden, and musical performances along E North Bend Way (between Bendigo and Ballarat). Free.

Big music festival

July 2023 (undated)

Snohomish (32 miles NE)

Dance to 40 music acts at Summer Meltdown Festival, with a kids’ zone, a beer garden, and camping in bucolic Sky Meadows Park, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets.

Abba music

July 2023 (undated)

Tacoma (35 miles S)

Come dance, come sing, and have the time of your life at Abba the Concert, a spectacular tribute to the popular Swedish band at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. [Only single seats remain.]

Tacoma art & culture festival

July 2023 (undated)

Tacoma (35 miles S)

Mosaic has multiple entertainment stages, arts & crafts booths, food vendors, family activities, and the movie “Selena” (Sat. at dusk) at Wright Park. Free.

Tacoma Night Market

July 2023 (undated)

Tacoma (35 miles S)

Hear music, buy a meal, shop from artists and makers, and visit the museum during the monthly Tacoma Night Market at Foss Waterway Seaport Museum, 705 Dock St. in Tacoma. Free.

Daredevil stunts

July 2023 (undated)

Tacoma (37 miles S)

Watch 30 freestyle athletes perform mind-blowing stunts, freestyle motocross, and BMX routines with a crazy circus theme at Nitro Circus Live at Cheney Stadium, 2502 S Tyler St. in Tacoma.

Food fair

July 2023 (undated)

Puyallup (37 miles S)

The Taste Northwest offers restaurant food, craft vendors, live entertainment, cooking competitions, kids’ activities, and beer & wine & tequila tasting at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free except parking.

Reptile show

July 2023 (undated)

Puyallup (37 miles S)

See frogs, snakes, geckos, and other exotic creatures at the Pacific Northwest Reptile and Exotic Animal Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Bring no pets. Held in January & July.

Vintage car show

July 2023 (undated)

Puyallup (37 miles S)

See 2,500 custom, classic, and muscle cars and trucks plus hot rods at Pacific Northwest Nationals at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup.

Fourth of July - Tacoma

July 2023 (undated)

Tacoma (39 miles S)

Wear sunscreen and head to Summer Blast for tribute bands, food trucks, a beer garden, a craft market, and 10 p.m. fireworks. See the events list for Cummings Park and for Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma. Free.

Tacoma kite day

July 2023 (undated)

University Place (43 miles SW)

Watch professionals perform kite tricks, visit food trucks, and fly your own kite on Come Fly a Kite Day in the central meadow at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place. Free unless you buy a $5 kite kit on the website.

King County Fair

July 2023 (undated)

Enumclaw (43 miles SE)

The King County Fair offers food, beer/wine, music, carnival rides, vendors, entertainers, shows, demonstrations, 4H animals, and a rodeo (Fri. 6 p.m.) at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Daily schedule.

Slug festival

July 2023 (undated)

Eatonville (54 miles S)

Celebrate the state’s slimy slugs with human slug races, slug talks, slugs on display, and kids’ crafts during Slug Fest at Northwest Trek in Eatonville.

Jazz in Port Townsend

July 2023 (undated)

Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)

Jazz Port Townsend main-stage concerts are held at Fort Worden State Park, with additional jazz in nearby clubs on Fri. & Sat. night and workshops all week. The park is at 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.

Traditional music

July 2023 (undated)

Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)

Fiddle Tunes Festival offers public performances on July 4, 8, and 9 at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.

Cider festival

July 2023 (undated)

Lacey (58 miles S)

A $37 ticket to Oly Cider Fest includes six tastes (5 ounces each) from among 50 hard ciders, with food for sale and games to play at Thomas W. Huntamer Park, 618 Woodland Square Loop SE in Lacey. Bring age 21+ ID.

Pirate Festival

July 2023 (undated)

Lacey (61 miles S)

Northwest Pirate Festival welcomes costumes and promises “music and shanties, entertaining battles, cannons, shenanigans, rum, grog, baubles, and trinkets” at Thurston County Fairgrounds, 3054 Carpenter Road SE in Lacey. Kids free through age 12. Separate ticket for age 21+ party (Sat. 7 p.m.).

Free train rides

July 2023 (undated) (weekends)

Skykomish (66 miles NE)

Ride atop a mini steam train over a bridge and through a tunnel, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. Free. [Another option is Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.]

Darrington Bluegrass Festival

July 2023 (undated)

Darrington (72 miles NE)

Hear great music outdoors, visit the food vendors, and camp at Darrington Bluegrass Festival at Darrington Bluegrass Music Park, 42501 State Rte 530 NE in Darrington.

Wine tasting at Crystal Mountain

July 2023 (undated)

Mt. Rainier (81 miles SE)

A ticket to Mt. Rainier Wine Festival includes eight samples of Washington wine with tapa appetizers and live jazz (beginning 3 p.m.) in a tent on the lawn of Alpine Inn Restaurant, 33818 Crystal Mountain Blvd. Bring age 21+ ID.

Bluegrass festival

July 2023 (undated)

Shelton (86 miles SE)

Bluegrass from the Forest Festival features national headliners, contests, a band scramble, mandolin tasting, youth programs, vendors, and jamming, with camping available, at Shelton South Mason Soccer Park, 2102 E Johns Prairie Road in Shelton.

Country music in Eastern Washington

July 2023 (undated)

George (150 miles E)

Hear top music artists at Watershed, with camping available at Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW in George.

Sand castle competition

July 2023 (undated)

Long Beach (173 miles SW)

See incredible sand sculptures built by competing teams at the Pacific Ocean during Sandsations at Bolstad Beach Approach, Bolstad Ave. W in Long Beach. Awards are given on the last day. Free.