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Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State

One of the many benefits of living in Seattle is the amazing getaways around Washington State. The following summer vacation ideas are some of the most beautiful sites in the United States. You can use these ideas to plan a day trip, a weekend getaway, or a family vacation. There are vacation options for all … [Read more...] about Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State

Seafair signature events and community festivals

Many people think that Seattle's Seafair summer festival is the hydroplane races on Lake Washington with the Blue Angels flying overhead during Seafair Weekend in August. Far from it. Seafair is a summer-long festival from June through August, with several signature events and many, many community events … [Read more...] about Seafair signature events and community festivals

Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend

The Boeing Air Show during Seattle Seafair Weekend is a must see for all families and thrill seekers. For many across the Pacific Northwest, summer and Seafair reach their pinnacle as the pilots behind the yokes of the "Blue" Boeing F/A-18 Hornets make their thunderous and spectacular appearance over the … [Read more...] about Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend

Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend

Seafair Weekend is the culmination of Seattle's summer festival. One of Seattle's favorite traditions at Genesee Park in south Seattle on Lake Washington. It's an exhilarating rite of summer like nowhere else in the country. The 3-day festival features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels highlighting the Boeing Air Show … [Read more...] about Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend

August events and entertainment

Our August events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are a … [Read more...] about August events and entertainment

Free things to do in August

Listed below are the free things to do from our August events calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include Seafair (festivals and parades). We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as organizers announce new events. For more things to do, see all of our August events and … [Read more...] about Free things to do in August

2022 Free guided low tide beach walks in summer

During summer, you can visit Puget Sound beaches during low tide and learn about the marine plants and animals. Biologists and volunteer guides will be on hand from the Seattle Aquarium and Harbor Wild Watch. Reservations are not needed. Just check the lists below and show up during low tide. Each year, dozens of … [Read more...] about 2022 Free guided low tide beach walks in summer

Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups

Summertime means movies on outdoor screens. And as any Seattleite knows, summer begins in July in the Puget Sound region. Hence, so do most outdoor movies. If you are looking for indoor movies, check our big list of movie theaters. In the list below, you can find outdoor summer movies around Puget Sound by region … [Read more...] about Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups

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

Free outdoor summer music concerts

Here's our big list of free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy or for other potential schedule changes, check their website before you head out. Outdoor entertainment is usually cancelled for rain or thunderstorms. 2022 Seattle outdoor … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer music concerts

Free outdoor summer dance lessons in Seattle

Dancing 'Til Dusk presented by Dancing for Joy offers free dance lessons, followed by free music and dancing in August at selected Seattle parks. For each event, the first hour will be a beginning lesson in the dance style for the evening. No experience or partner is required. Each lesson will start at the beginning … [Read more...] about Free outdoor summer dance lessons in Seattle

Berry festivals in the Puget Sound region

Berries are synonymous with summer. Ripe, juicy, and delicious, who doesn't dream of berry shortcake, berry ice cream, fresh berry pie, berry scones, and more. Popular berries in Western Washington include strawberries, raspberries, blueberries, and blackberries. June-July is the primary strawberry season around … [Read more...] about Berry festivals in the Puget Sound region

Free things to do in July

Listed below are the free things to do from our July events calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include Independence Day (aka Fourth of July). We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as organizers announce new events. For more things to do, see all of our July events and … [Read more...] about Free things to do in July

July events and entertainment

Our July events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events and online content. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or … [Read more...] about July events and entertainment

Shakespeare summer events around Puget Sound

William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived the late 16th and early 17th century. He wrote dozens of plays; including histories about English kings, tragedies such as Macbeth and Hamlet, a long list of comedies, poems, and over 100 sonnets (a poem of fourteen lines). Known as "The Bard" (which … [Read more...] about Shakespeare summer events around Puget Sound

Most amazing natural wonders in Washington State

The following destinations represent some of the most interesting natural wonders in around Washington State. We've grouped them by region. There is a Google map at the end of the article with pinpoints to the various locations. Some of these make fun day trips, while others require a weekend getaway or longer … [Read more...] about Most amazing natural wonders in Washington State

Wild Waves Water Park & Amusement Rides in Federal Way

Wild Waves Water Park & Theme Park in Federal Way is over 70 acres and the largest water park in the Northwest. Located 25 miles south of Seattle off I-5, Wild Waves is two parks for the price of one. The theme park has over 60 rides and attractions, including thrill rides, family rides, and kiddie rides. … [Read more...] about Wild Waves Water Park & Amusement Rides in Federal Way

Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)

Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to provide affordable bowling to kids and families. It's a great summer activity designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and to provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. About … [Read more...] about Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)

June events and entertainment

Our June events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events and online content. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or … [Read more...] about June events and entertainment

Free things to do in June

Listed below are the free things to do in June from our calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include Free Fishing Weekend (June 11-12, 2022), Father’s Day (June 19, 2022), Juneteenth National Independence Day (June 19, but observed on Monday, June 20), the Summer Solstice (June 21, 2022) and … [Read more...] about Free things to do in June

Free swim lessons (ages 6-16) at Seattle beaches

Seattle Parks and Recreation offers safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine beaches around the city: Green Lake, Madison Park, Madrona, Magnuson Park, Matthews Beach, Mount Baker Park Beach, Pritchard Island Beach, and Seward Park Beach. It is strongly recommended that you swim only where and when lifeguards are … [Read more...] about Free swim lessons (ages 6-16) at Seattle beaches

Take a hike! Metro summer bus service to Cascade trailheads

Trailhead Direct is a pilot project co-led by King County Metro and King County Parks. This project seeks to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards and expand access to hiking destinations along I-90. For the 2022 service, Trailhead Service will be operating to Mt Si. The Trailhead Direct service will run … [Read more...] about Take a hike! Metro summer bus service to Cascade trailheads

Seattle & Puget Sound Pride Events

Pride Parades everywhere honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, the scene of a police raid over liquor licensing at The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. While raids on gay bars were carried out with some regularity, the Stonewall incident sparked several days of protests in the surrounding neighborhood. About … [Read more...] about Seattle & Puget Sound Pride Events

Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches

Local conservation experts encourage people to use free public spray parks and wading pools rather than fill their home “kiddy pools” or run backyard sprinklers. Home wading pools use far more water than a public community wading pool. Washington State law require public parks to fill, chlorinate, supervise, and empty … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches

Make Music Day in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area

Make Music Day (MMD) is a free worldwide celebration of music always held on June 21 during the summer solstice (longest day of the year). Completely different from a traditional music festival, Make Music Day is a daylong, musical free-for-all celebrating music in all its forms. It's a day that promotes the natural … [Read more...] about Make Music Day in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area