Date: Aug 14-15

Price: $47+

Opening day of the 2026 faire at Sky Meadows Park, Saturday 10am–7pm (runs Sat & Sun through Aug 16). Weekend One is "Mystic Meadows" — faeries, gnomes, jousting, artisan booths, and hands-on fun woven through the woods of Merriwick. Paid admission (youth, senior & military discounts; tickets online only via AXS — none sold at the gate). https://washingtonfaire.com/

Beachside art fair with artist booths, live music, kids' activities, and food carts right on Alki. Friday runs 2–8pm (a shorter preview evening); it continues Saturday 10am–6pm and Sunday 10am–6pm if you want the full experience. Free. https://alkiartfair.org/

The 37th annual powwow at Daybreak Star in Discovery Park, with dancing, drum groups, Native arts and crafts, and traditional foods. Friday hours are 4–10pm with Grand Entry at 7pm; it continues Saturday (10am–10pm) and Sunday (10am–6pm). No pets, alcohol, or weapons. Free. https://unitedindians.org/seafairpowwow/indian-days-powwow-2026/

A fun kickoff to Seafair weekend — the Seafair Clowns make their annual arrival near the Seattle Aquarium on the waterfront, Friday at 11am. A quick, quirky photo op if you're already downtown. Free. https://www.seafair.org/

Edmonds' free outdoor movie series shows The Little Rascals at Seaview Park, Friday at dusk (around 9pm). Bring blankets, low chairs, and layers — it gets cool once the sun drops. Free. https://www.edmondswa.gov/government/departments/parks_and_recreation/events/movie_nights

Stories, songs, and hands-on activities for ages 2.5–5 and their grown-ups, Friday 11am–12:30pm (max 15 families, drop-in). Free. https://www.spl.org/hours-and-locations/broadview-branch

SAM's summer pop-up mini golf course winds through the sculpture park with art-inspired holes, open Friday 12–8pm. A good low-key option with skyline and Sound views. Small fee (check site for current pricing). https://www.seattleartmuseum.org/whats-on/programs/summer-at-sam

A smaller, walkable Friday market at the Madrona Grocery Outlet lot, 3–7pm, with local farms, food vendors, and live music. Free to attend. https://www.sfmamarkets.com/

One of the oldest community parades in the region (since 1935), rolling down California Ave SW with pirates, marching bands, drill teams, and floats, Saturday 11am–1pm. Stake out a curb spot early. Free. https://www.seafair.org/event/west-seattle-grand-parade/

The boulevard closes to cars from Saturday 10am through Sunday 6pm, opening a scenic 3-mile lakefront stretch to bikes, scooters, strollers, and walkers with zero traffic. Bring the whole fleet of kid wheels. Free. https://www.seattle.gov/parks/parks/lake-washington-boulevard

Seattle Center's free cultural festival series continues this weekend with the Seattle Arab Festival — food, live music, dance, and hands-on activities, Saturday, hours vary (also Sunday). Free. https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal

The city's signature summer festival, with a Children's Parade at 5:45pm, the Grand Parade (Seafair Pirates, floats, bands) at 6pm down Marine View Drive, and a new post-parade Block Party 8–10pm with food and music. Free. https://www.waterlandfestival.org/

Downtown Burien street party, Saturday 11am–10pm, with food vendors, a bounce house (until 5pm), a cookie-eating contest (2pm), and live music (5–10pm). Free to attend. https://www.discoverburien.org/calendar/2025/olde-burien-block-party

A relaxed, family-friendly afternoon of outdoor activities, music, and community spirit at Everett's Evergreen Arboretum & Gardens, Saturday 11am–2pm. Free. https://www.evergreenarboretum.com/classesandevents/summer-fest-family-fun

A friendly neighborhood market in Magnolia Village at 33rd Ave W & W McGraw, Saturday 10am–2pm, with seasonal produce, eggs, cheese, and artisan foods. Free to attend. https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/mfm

The zoo's live animal-ambassador stage show runs Saturday at 11:30am and 2:30pm — birds, mammals, and reptiles up close with the keeper team. Great weekend add to a zoo day. Included with zoo admission (check pdza.org for current rates). https://www.pdza.org/summer-events-lineup/

Stop by Naiad Preschool to enjoy some free coffee and snacks, or stay a bit to play! Free. Sign up here 👉 https://www.naiadpreschool.com/

Over 60 years running, this evening parade features a 100-foot dragon, drill teams, martial arts, and cultural performers, Sunday 7–9pm starting at Hing Hay Park. Free to watch. https://www.seattlechinesechamber.org/chinatown-parade.html

The 94th annual Japanese summer festival at Seattle Betsuin Buddhist Temple (1427 S Main St), with street folk dancing, food, taiko, and cultural displays, Sunday 3–8pm (also Saturday 3–9pm). Free. https://seattlebetsuin.org/2026-bon-odori/

Step back to 1855 at this living-history event in Point Defiance Park — a re-created fur-trade brigade with demonstrations, contests, music, and hands-on activities, Sunday 11am–5pm (also Saturday). Paid admission (ages 3 & under free). https://www.parkstacoma.gov/event/brigade/

A different performer from Saturday: the West Seattle Big Band plays the botanical garden at the Locks, Sunday 2–4:30pm. Bring a blanket and watch the boats. Free (donations welcome). https://ballardlocks.org/free-summer-concerts.html

Opening day of Edmonds' free Sunday concert series at City Park, Sunday 3–4pm — a mellow, family-friendly close to the weekend in downtown Edmonds. Free. https://www.edmondswa.gov/news/what_s_new/summer_parks_concerts_2025

A big, walkable Sunday market on Ballard Ave NW, 9am–2pm, with farms, flowers, cheese, and prepared foods. Free to attend. https://sfmamarkets.com/visit-ballard-farmers-market

Year-round neighborhood market at the Junction, Sunday 10am–2pm — easy to pair with a stroll or a stop at Alki. Free to attend. https://www.seattlefarmersmarkets.org/wsfm

Weekly market near Cal Anderson Park, Sunday 11am–3pm — a walkable option for Capitol Hill families. Free to attend. https://seattlefarmersmarkets.org/chfm

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