A new week in Seattle promises a full schedule: from street festivals and carnivals to intimate theater premieres and large outdoor concerts. On Friday and over the weekend check out the Dragon Boat Festival and Georgetown Carnival; music fans — Marymoor Live and the ZooTunes series at Woodland Park Zoo; foodies — Pike Place tours and summer food events; theater and circus lovers — the Seattle International Dance Festival, Acrobatic Conundrum and Distillery New Works. For those who prefer active outdoor recreation — Trailhead Direct runs mountain trips, and sail cruises run from the waterfront; family programs include Maple Valley Days, Fairyfest and events at botanical gardens. A full list of events with dates and locations is available in the local events listing. Source: events12.com/seattle.
Notable events in Seattle and nearby (June 10–17, 2026)
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 10 | Seattle, Eight Bells Winery (7.2 miles north of downtown) | "Happy Hour & Hellos" — informal evening for young professionals with beer, wine, mocktails, snacks and networking at an urban winery. | Description and registration, Map, Photo |
| Jun 10–14 | Seattle, Capitol Hill, Broadway Performance Hall | Seattle International Dance Festival — international contemporary dance festival: company and solo performances, multiple styles and premieres (Broadway Performance Hall). | Festival site, Map, Video |
| Jun 10–14 | Seattle, Capitol Hill, 12th Avenue Arts | Acrobatic Conundrum — "The Circus of Second Chances": aerial acrobatics, juggling, rope work and circus acts with live music at 12th Avenue Arts. | Show info, Map, Tickets, Photos |
| Jun 10–Jul 5 | Seattle and suburbs (multiple venues) | Summer theater season: romantic comedy Barefoot in the Park (Greenwood), Dream, Carl, Dream (12th Ave Arts), musical comedy The Play That Goes Wrong (Seattle Rep), She Loves Me (Federal Way), drama Wish You Were Here (ArtsWest). | |
| Jun 10–Oct 31 | Seattle, Waterfront (0.7 miles west of downtown) | Two‑hour sail aboard the schooner Bay Lady on Elliott Bay with postcard Seattle views; daytime and sunset sails, snacks and drinks sold onboard (departures from Seattle’s Tall Ship). | Cruise description , Map, Video |
| Jun 10–Dec 31 | Seattle, Downtown (0.4 miles south‑west of downtown) | Chef Guided Food Tour of Pike Place Market — gastronomic tour of Pike Place with tastings at eight artisan vendors (about $75, meeting at Simply Seattle). | Tour and booking, Map |
| Jun 10–Dec 31 | Seattle and suburbs (various locations) | Free daily activities: Ballard Locks tours, Bellevue botanical garden, free museum days, dance nights, trail walks and the Woodland Park rose garden and more. | |
| Jun 11–14 | Seattle, Green Lake, Seattle Public Theater | Distillery New Works Festival — readings of six new plays and a musical with a pronounced feminist theme; single reading tickets or festival passes available. | Festival site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 11–19 | Seattle and area (several neighborhoods) | Evening Seattle Art Walks — free art walks: open galleries, art spaces and shops (Capitol Hill, West Seattle, Belltown, Ballard, Edmonds, University District). | Route info |
| Jun 11–28 | Seattle, multiple venues | Candlelight Concerts — hour‑long string quartet concerts by "candlelight": hits from ABBA and Queen, Bridgerton soundtracks, classical, Taylor Swift, Hans Zimmer, Beatles, Coldplay and more. | Series info, Video |
| Jun 11–28 | Seattle, Seattle Repertory Theatre (Seattle Center) | The Play That Goes Wrong — a farce blending Sherlock Holmes and Monty Python: actors collapse a 1920s detective production into chaos. Family‑friendly. | Info and tickets, Map, Video |
| Jun 11 | Seattle, Paramount Theatre | Concert by the band America at the historic Paramount Theatre. | |
| Jun 12 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | Outdoor concert: The Dead South as part of the Marymoor Live series. | Marymoor Live – schedule and tickets, Map, Tickets (reseller), Photo, Video |
| Jun 12 | Seattle, Marymoor (see general concerts table) | Dead South concert at Marymoor Park (see Marymoor Live section). | |
| Jun 12 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena | The Dead South or another artist per the venue schedule (see Concerts table). | |
| Jun 12 | Seattle, Capitol Hill, Volunteer Park Dahlia Garden | Community Fire Jam — evening gathering of fire performers with trick demonstrations, open to spectators. | Event, Map, Photo |
| Jun 12–13 | Seattle, SoDo, Emerald City Trapeze Arts | Worldwide Pride — circus and trapeze show honoring Pride (18+): acrobatics, aerial acts; separate tickets for open house and dance party. | Show site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 12–14 | Maple Valley, Lake Wilderness Park | Maple Valley Days — family festival: carnival, music stage, food trucks, diving dogs, parade, arts fair. | Festival site, Map, Parade route, Photo |
| Jun 12–14 | Puyallup, Pioneer Park | Meeker Days Festival — city celebration with live music, food trucks, beer garden, craft market, farmers market and kids’ programming. | Event site, Map |
| Jun 12–14 | Port Townsend, Cotton Building | Brass Screw Consortium — steampunk festival with concerts, variety shows, burlesque, costume contests and a Victorian‑style fair. | Festival site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 12–Sep 11 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | Marymoor Live — summer outdoor concert series (The Dead South, Iration, Buju Banton & Stephen Marley and more); lawn seating — low chairs or blankets recommended. | Schedule and tickets, Map, Tickets (reseller), Photo, Video |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena | Concert by Alex Warren (see concerts table). | |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Seattle Center, Fisher Pavilion | Washington Brewers Festival — beer and cider tasting from 75 breweries, 20 tastings included with ticket, food court (21+). | Info, Map |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Westlake, Lake Union Park | Seattle Dragon Boat Festival — spectacular dragon boat races from 8:30 AM to 4:15 PM, opening ceremony and festival market. | Festival site, Race schedule, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Beacon Hill, El Centro de la Raza | Beacon Arts Street Fair — relaxed street fair with live music, arts market, food trucks and family activities. | Info, Map, Site map, Photo |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo (Phinney Ridge) | Stand‑up comedy show: Tig Notaro on the zoo’s summer stage (part of the ZooTunes series). | ZooTunes, Map, Tickets, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Georgetown | Georgetown Carnival — alternative neighborhood carnival with unusual art, non‑stop music, aerial acrobats, games and food trucks on the streets of the historic district. | Festival site, Map, Photos |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Ballard, Amazing Grace Spiritual Center | Seattle A Cappella‑Palooza — evening featuring three a cappella groups with pop mashups and ballads; snacks and drinks available. | Info and tickets, Map |
| Jun 13 | Seattle, Camp Long (North Delridge) | Mountain Fest — free day of activities: rock climbing, bouldering, rappelling, ropes course, nature walks and a falconry show. | Event, Map |
| Jun 13 | Redmond, Downtown Park | Children’s Business Fair — market of goods and food run by young entrepreneurs ages 5–17. | Fair site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13 | Lynnwood, Seaview Gym | Jet City Roller Derby — women's team matches: two derby bouts, food court and beer garden. | Info and tickets, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13–14 | Lakewood, Lakewold Gardens | Fairyfest — family festival in the gardens with fairy houses, costumes, music, dance, vendors and workshops. | Festival site, Map, Photo |
| Jun 13–19 | Seattle, Tacoma, Bellevue and more | Juneteenth Celebrations — series of free celebrations marking the end of slavery: concerts, performances, markets and kids’ zones in various cities (Bellevue, Kirkland, Seattle, Tacoma, Shoreline and others). | |
| Jun 13–27 | Seattle and nearby | Seattle Architecture Foundation walking tours — themed architectural walks around Capitol Hill, the waterfront, downtown and Queen Anne (about $35). | Tours and schedule, FAQ, Video |
| Jun 13–Jul 25 | Various towns in the region | Series of private garden and art studio tours: University Place Garden Tour, Montlake Garden & Art Tour, West Seattle Garden Tour, Georgetown Garden Walk, Mukilteo Garden & Quilt Tour, Mill Creek Garden Tour. | |
| Jun 13–Aug 30 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Trailhead Direct — buses to mountain hikes on weekends and holidays (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si); fare $3, youth under 18 ride free. | Info and routes, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13–Sep 7 | Seattle, Ballard, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks | Free summer lawn concerts at the Ballard Locks on weekends (2:00 PM); bring a blanket and picnic (no alcohol). | Concert schedule, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13–Oct 9 | Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo | ZooTunes — large concerts at the zoo (Tig Notaro, Belle & Sebastian, Dana Carvey and more); children under 2 free. | ZooTunes series, Map, Tickets, Photo, Video |
| Jun 13–Oct 31 | Skykomish, Great Northern & Cascade Railway | Miniature train rides over a bridge and through a tunnel on Saturdays; souvenir shop on site. | Museum site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 14 | Seattle, Seward Park | Furry 5K — dog‑friendly run/walk followed by a festival with dog performances, costume contest and vendor fair for pet owners. | Race site, Map, Photo, Video |
| Jun 14 | Tukwila, Starfire Sports | Playoff match: Seattle Seawolves rugby vs. California Legion. | Tickets and info, Map, Video |
| Jun 14 | U.S. National Parks (Mount Rainier, North Cascades, Olympic, etc.) | Free entrance day to U.S. national parks in honor of Flag Day (note park rules about pets on trails). | Info on free days |
| Jun 16–Sep 27 | Seattle, SoDo, T‑Mobile Park | MLB season: Seattle Mariners home games — vs. Baltimore Orioles (June 16–18), Boston Red Sox (June 19–21) and other teams. | Game schedule, Map, Tickets |
