Seafair — Summer Festival (including Boeing Air Show and Hydroplane Races) (Mid-June through early August annually; Boeing Air Show and Hydroplane Races: late July – first weekend of August (2026: July 31 – August 2)). Seattle's largest summer festival, founded 1950. Signature events include the Blue Angels air show over Lake Washington, the Seafair Cup unlimited hydroplane races, the Torchlight Parade (late July), and the Milk…
Fremont Solstice Parade and Fair (Third Saturday of June each year (2026: June 20)). Annual community arts parade in the Fremont neighborhood, founded 1989 by Barbara Luecke and Peter Toms. Known for its strict rules (no printed words/logos, no motors, no live animals) that force creative,…
Bumbershoot Music and Arts Festival (Labor Day weekend each year (2026: September 5–6)). Annual multi-disciplinary arts and music festival held at Seattle Center since 1971. Features music, comedy, dance, film, literary arts, theatre, and visual arts. Billed as '53 years — still the most surprising weekend…