August might signal summer’s approaching end to some, but we’re choosing to take it as a challenge to make the most out of these final sun-soaked weeks. If you’re back from vacation and looking for ways to keep the good times going in your own neighborhood, check out our curated list of local events to spark inspiration. From weekly farmers markets to summer concert series to professional sports games, we’ve rounded up the region’s top events. Happy exploring!
Must-See by Neighborhood
Stadium District
Cheer on your local team and attend a Mariners, Sounders, Storm, or Reign game. Nothing says summer like a hot dog, cool drink, and the exciting energy of a stadium setting.
Seattle Mariners
Where: T-Mobile Park
Seattle Sounders
Where: Lumen Field
Seattle Storm
Where: Climate Pledge Arena
Seattle Reign
Where: Lumen Field
South Lake Union
Rent a kayak or stand-up paddleboard and spend the afternoon exploring Lake Union.
Where: Lake Union
Ballard
Catch a stunning summer sunset, picnic under the shade, photograph Olympic Mountain views, or start a game of volleyball at this dynamic Ballard park.
Where: Golden Gardens Park
Magnolia
As the city’s largest park, Discovery Park offers over 500 acres of recreation area, whether you’re looking for beachfront fun or a walk through the forest.
Where: Discovery Park
Arts & Culture
Marymoor Live Summer Concert Series
Catch your favorite band or discover new ones with Marymoor Park’s famous annual summer concert series.
Where: Marymoor Park
When: Select Dates
Arts in the Garden
Explore the work of 26 artists in the idyllic setting of the Bellevue Botanical Garden, plus live music and food trucks.
When: August 28, 29 & 30
Where: Bellevue Botanical Garden
Kirkland Summer Concert Series
A family-friendly and free community event featuring live music right by the water.
When: Select Dates
Where: Kirkland Marina Park
Winery Tours
Looking for your next favorite red? Head to Woodinville for a day of tasting, beautiful views, and the best kind of summer memories.
Where: Select wineries throughout Woodinville
Explore Downtown Snohomish
Take in historic architecture, charming local shops, and art galleries where your next favorite painting awaits.
Where: Downtown Snohomish
Neighborhood Art Walks
Plan ahead for September and check out the region’s various monthly art walks to support local businesses, artists, and creators.
Mercer Island Art Walk
Where: Downtown Mercer Island
When: First Friday of the Month
Pioneer Square Art Walk
Where: Pioneer Square
When: First Thursday of the Month
Bainbridge Island Art Walk
Where: Winslow Way
When: First Friday of the Month
Central District
Where: Central District
When: First Friday of the Month
West Seattle
Where: West Seattle
When: Second Thursday of the Month
Capitol Hill
Where: Capitol Hill
When: Second Thursday of the Month
Farmers Markets
Nothing beats fresh produce, artisanal treats, handcrafted goods, and putting your money directly into your community.
Mondays/Daily | Pike Place Market
Tuesdays | Capitol Hill, Crossroads Bellevue, and Renton
Wednesdays | Columbia City, Kenmore, Kirkland, Sammamish, and Wallingford
Thursdays | Burien, Lake City, and Queen Anne
Fridays | Central District and Phinney
Saturdays | Delridge, Des Moines, Edmonds, Issaquah, Lake City, Madison Park, Magnolia, Redmond, Shoreline, South Lake Union, University District, and Woodinville
Sundays | Ballard and West Seattle
With one more month left of summer, there are still plenty of memories to be made, parks to explore, events to attend, and golden sunrises and sunsets to bask in.