Fairs, Festivals & Parades

2020 July 4th fireworks & events…virtual & otherwise…

Here's our annual July 4th fireworks list of places to see free public shows in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, including Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, and JBLM, plus 22 other cities and communities north, south, east, and west of Seattle. Due to COVID-19 and the Governor's stay at home order, all major July 4th … [Read more...] about 2020 July 4th fireworks & events…virtual & otherwise…

CANCELLED: 2020 Seattle Bumbershoot Arts Festival

One Reel has postponed Bumbershoot to 2021, when Seattle’s premier arts and music festival will celebrate its 50th Anniversary. They are excited to turn full attention toward planning next year's commemorative landmark festival. Bumbershoot Music & Art Festival takes place every Labor Day weekend in the heart of … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: 2020 Seattle Bumbershoot Arts Festival

Free Comic Book Day Summer 2020

Free Comic Book Day (FCBD) celebrates the independent comic book specialty shop on the first Saturday in May. Participating comic book shops across the country give away FREE* comic books to anyone who comes into their store. Each shop is unique, with a style and personality all its own. In 2020, COVID-19 … [Read more...] about Free Comic Book ~~Day~~ Summer 2020

Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center

Festal is a year-long series of FREE cultural festivals that honor the richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Center Festál presents these free world festivals on weekends throughout the year. Each event highlights the distinct cultures and common threads of ethnic communities in the Puget Sound … [Read more...] about Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center

Free Seattle Hempfest celebrates cannabis

Seattle Hempfest is held the third weekend in August each year in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on the Seattle waterfront.. For over two decades it has been the largest gathering of speakers on cannabis policy reform in the world, as well as a sophisticated and socially responsible cannabis rally, and perhaps the … [Read more...] about Free Seattle Hempfest celebrates cannabis

Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup

Washington State Fair (formerly the Puyallup Fair) is the largest single attraction held annually in the state of Washington. The Fair continually ranks as one of the largest fairs in the world. Find another state and county fair in Washington State. Located south of Seattle and east of Tacoma in the shadow of … [Read more...] about Washington State Fairgrounds in Puyallup

Solstice events, lantern festivals, and light shows

The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, meaning sol (sun) and stitium (to stop). The solstice occurs twice a year, when it reaches the northernmost point (summer in the norther hemisphere) and southernmost point (winter in the northern hemisphere). Each solstice indicates the stop of the sun before it … [Read more...] about Solstice events, lantern festivals, and light shows

Virtual: 2020 Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade

Fremont Solstice Fair & Solstice Parade every June coincides with the Summer Solstice. The funky, friendly Fremont neighborhood celebrates all aspects of community: art, spirit, sharing, and working together to help each other. During Fremont Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, … [Read more...] about Virtual: 2020 Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade

Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend

SEAFAIR RESCHEDULES INTO 2021. As part of the Seattle summer experience, the non-profit Seafair has been creating lasting memories for the Northwest community for generations. Given the uncertainty surrounding public health safety, and combined with guidance from local and state governments, Seafair is rescheduling … [Read more...] about Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend

Father’s Day Classic Car Cruise in Burien

The Father’s Day Classic Car Show must go on! Albeit, a little differently this year…. Since it isn't a good idea to gather, this year's car show will be a cruise through Normandy Park and Burien on Sunday, June 21, 2020. If you are a spectator and wish to watch for Free, the Father’s Day Car Show Cruise will … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Classic Car Cruise in Burien

Seafood festival in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

SeafoodFest in Ballard started as a two-hour dinner in 1971. Today, it's an iconic three-day event that draws over 75,000 people, where you can enjoy food vendors, local music, arts and crafts, family entertainment, a beer garden, lutefisk eating (or not), giant fish, skateboarding competition, oceans of … [Read more...] about Seafood festival in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood

Seafair Torchlight Parade 2021 in Seattle

The Seattle Seafair Torchlight Parade is always the Saturday night one week before Seafair Weekend (usually the last Saturday in July, but every few years it's the first Saturday in August). It’s FREE to watch the parade from the sidewalk along the parade route. Reserved seating is also available for … [Read more...] about Seafair Torchlight Parade 2021 in Seattle

Memorial Day Weekend: virtual Northwest Folklife Festival 2020

Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts. Folklife is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer, with four days of jam-packed excitement all day and into the night. From Home to Home: Northwest Folklife Festival 2020 goes online! For … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend: virtual Northwest Folklife Festival 2020

Free Art Festival in Bellevue

Every year during last weekend of July, the immense, fun, and fascinating Bellevue Art Festival takes place in and around Bellevue Square. Bring the entire family and plan for a weekend of fun in the heart of downtown Bellevue. It's actually 2-fairs-in-1: BAM ARTSfair Bellevue 6th Street Fair (Bellevue … [Read more...] about Free Art Festival in Bellevue

Free Alki Art Fair supports community artists

The annual Alki Art Fair on one of Seattle’s most scenic Puget Sound beaches is a showcase for the work of over 100 artists. Find a variety of media including painting, pottery, glass, textiles, metal, jewelry, and more. Alki Beach in West Seattle comes alive during the art festival with street food, beer & wine … [Read more...] about Free Alki Art Fair supports community artists