The Northwest Cider Association celebrates Washington Cider Week for 10 days every September. The event brings together cider producers throughout the Pacific Northwest with cider lovers. It's an event to share knowledge, experience, and the Northwest cider culture. Members include cideries in Oregon, Washington, … [Read more...] about Washington Cider Week events
Fairs, Festivals & Parades
Kirkland Oktoberfest: largest authentic München-style biergarten in the Seattle area
Kirkland Oktoberfest is the Seattle area's largest authentic German Oktoberfest and München-style biergarten serving the best imported German and NW craft brews. It is NOT a tasting event—so there are no tasting glasses at this event. Enjoy a full liter or half liter of your favorite imported German biers or local … [Read more...] about Kirkland Oktoberfest: largest authentic München-style biergarten in the Seattle area
CANCELLED: 2021 Seattle Bumbershoot Arts Festival
One Reel and Seattle Center are pleased to announce a new collaborative effort to sustain Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival long into the future. Moving outside their long-established arrangements, next steps for the two will be formation of a Bumbershoot Exploratory Committee to inform and advise the Seattle … [Read more...] about CANCELLED: 2021 Seattle Bumbershoot Arts Festival
CANCELLED 2021: Greek Festival at St. Demetrios in Seattle
There unfortunately will not be a St. Demetrios Greek Festival in 2021. But will plan for 2022! A Seattle tradition since 1960, the St. Demetrios Greek Festival features savory Greek foods and sweet pastries. Everything is freshly prepared by members of the church community and served outdoors under a large tent … [Read more...] about CANCELLED 2021: Greek Festival at St. Demetrios in Seattle
TBD 2021: Seattle Hempfest all things cannabis festival
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 TBD 2021: Seattle Hempfest all things cannabis festival
Juneteenth: Northwest African American Museum
Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) in Seattle exhibits the history, art, and culture of people of African descent and the Black experience in America. The exhibits and events include roots in slavery and the connections between the Pacific Northwest and people of African descent, as well as more recent immigrants … [Read more...] about Juneteenth: Northwest African American Museum
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
Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)
The Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is a week-long kite celebration and competition held annually in breezy Long Beach, WA about 170 miles southwest of Seattle. Held during the third full week of August, starting on Monday and ending on Sunday, Kitelife Magazine calls … [Read more...] about Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)
Free events throughout the year at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is an arts, recreational, and civic center at the core of the city. Its roots reach back more than 100 years, as a site of Native American celebrations. Today, it is one of the nation’s best gathering places. A wide variety of events and activities are hosted throughout the year, including art & … [Read more...] about Free events throughout the year at Seattle Center
Our big list of annual food festivals
Food festivals abound in the Puget Sound region. These popular events showcase food in Seattle as well as across agriculturally rich Washington State. All are well-established annual food festivals. Except where noted, they have free admission. Food and beverage (adult or otherwise) is, of course, extra. Current and … [Read more...] about Our big list of annual food festivals
Cultural heritage festivals in the Puget Sound region
We have a lot of festivals in the Puget Sound region, some say more than many other places in the country. At Greater Seattle on the Cheap, we provide information for hundreds of festivals and fairs throughout the year, including many cultural heritage festivals. These festivals especially feature Asian, Black … [Read more...] about Cultural heritage festivals in the Puget Sound region
Month-by-month free and cheap things to do
Our month-by-month list of free and cheap things to do in the Puget Sound region includes mostly free or cheap events (those with admission of $15 or less). For higher priced events that are popular or unique, we point out ways you can save on admission and other expenses. These lists are revised throughout the year to … [Read more...] about Month-by-month free and cheap things to do
