June 2025 in the Puget Sound region is bursting with vibrant celebrations, outdoor festivals, and community gatherings that capture the energy of early summer. From magical moments among bonsai trees and fairy gardens to the bold, joyful expressions of Pride Month, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, live music, creative activities, or powerful parades that honor diversity and inclusion, this month’s lineup offers countless ways to connect, explore, and celebrate the season.
HONK! Fest West
Date: May 30 – June 1, 2025
Location: Various neighborhoods, Seattle WA
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HONK! Fest West is a free, three-day festival that fills Seattle’s streets with the lively sounds of brass, percussion, and global street band music. This volunteer-run, nonprofit event celebrates community, creativity, and cultural diversity, showcasing performances from local and international street bands in neighborhoods historically underserved by the arts. With pop-up jams, inclusive participation opportunities, and musical traditions ranging from Balkan brass to samba and punk marching bands, HONK! Fest West invites everyone to celebrate the spirit of togetherness through music.
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
Date: May 31 – June 1, 2025
Time: Not stated
Location: Armory Food & Event Hall, Seattle Center
Details:
Part of Seattle Center’s Festál series, the Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival honors the rich heritage of the Philippines through cultural exhibits, performances, traditional cuisine, fashion, and martial arts. Hosted in collaboration with the Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington, this free public event highlights the vibrant traditions, history, and arts of the Filipino community in Washington State.
Montlake Garden & Art Tour
Date: June 1, 2025
Time: 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
Location: Montlake Neighborhood, Seattle
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The Montlake Community Club brings back a beloved neighborhood tradition with a tour showcasing local gardens and artist studios. Open to residents and visitors alike, the event highlights creative landscapes and artistic talent within the community. Tickets are $10 for adults and free for children, with wristband pickup beginning at 10:45 AM at Café Lago. Attendees can also purchase limited-edition tour merchandise.
The Wiggles – Bouncing Balls!
Date: Tuesday, June 3, 2025
Time: Doors at 5:00 PM, Show at 6:00 PM
Location: The Paramount Theatre, Seattle
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The Wiggles bring their signature blend of music, learning, and fun to the stage in this high-energy live show. Families can sing, dance, and wiggle along to an interactive performance designed to inspire curiosity and creativity in young audiences.
Splash! 2025
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025
Time: Gala begins at 5:30 PM, Splash! Party at 7:00 PM, Event ends at 11:00 PM
Location: Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, Seattle
Details:
Seattle Aquarium’s signature fundraising gala returns for an evening dedicated to ocean conservation. Guests can enjoy cocktails in the Ocean Pavilion, a dinner program honoring leadership transitions, and an exciting live auction. The celebration continues at the Splash! Party with music, dancing, food, drinks, and behind-the-scenes experiences—all set against the backdrop of Puget Sound. Resort casual attire encouraged. Gala tickets include Splash! Party access.
Oysters & Wine at Patterson Cellars
Date: Friday, June 6, 2025 (4–8 PM) & Saturday, June 7, 2025 (12–5 PM)
Location: Woodinville Warehouse District Tasting Room
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Indulge in a perfect summer pairing of fresh Hama Hama oysters and a curated wine flight from Patterson Cellars. Tickets include six oysters with accompaniments and a trio of wines—Blanc de Blancs, Albariño, and Rosé of Cabernet Franc. Choose raw, baked, or both styles at check-in, and add more oysters to your order if you’re craving extra. Available for two days only.
Panda Fest 2025
Date: June 6–8, 2025
Time: Friday 4–10 PM, Saturday 10 AM–10 PM, Sunday 10 AM–8 PM
Location: Seattle Center Fisher Pavilion, Seattle
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Panda Fest returns as one of the largest outdoor Asian food festivals in the U.S., celebrating the rich flavors, artistry, and cultural traditions of Asia. Enjoy tastings from over 70 Asian street food vendors, shop unique items from 15+ merchandise booths, and take part in immersive cultural activities throughout the weekend.
Indigenous People Festival
Date: June 7, 2025
Location: Armory Food & Event Hall and Mural Amphitheatre, Seattle Center
Details:
Presented in partnership with the Seattle Indian Health Board, this free cultural festival honors the vibrant cultures of Indigenous communities through music, dance, art, food, and storytelling. As part of the Seattle Center Festál series, it offers an inclusive space for sharing Indigenous traditions and celebrating heritage in the heart of Seattle.
Sorticulture: Everett’s Garden Festival
Date: June 6–8, 2025
Time: Friday & Saturday: 10am–6pm & Sunday: 10am–4pm
Location: Downtown Everett (Colby Ave & California St near Funko, plus Hewitt Ave), Everett
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This free three-day festival celebrates Pacific Northwest outdoor living with a vibrant mix of garden art, plants, handmade outdoor decor, and entertainment. Visitors can explore artistic displays, enjoy live music, grab a drink in the beer and wine garden, and browse the creative offerings lining Everett’s downtown streets.
Fire Day with MOHAI and the Seattle Fire Department
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 10am–1pm
Location: MOHAI, Seattle
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Commemorate the 136th anniversary of the Great Seattle Fire with this free, family-friendly event. Kids can meet Seattle firefighters, check out real fire engines and ladder trucks, and engage with hands-on fire safety activities. The event also features educational displays, take-home materials, and interactive exhibits for future firefighters of all ages.
Seattle Pride in the Park
Date: Saturday, June 7, 2025
Time: 12pm–7pm
Location: Volunteer Park, Capitol Hill, Seattle
Details:
Kick off Pride Month with a vibrant celebration of LGBTQIA2S+ community, culture, and joy. This free, all-ages event features live entertainment, dancing, local food vendors, community booths, and more. It’s a day to gather, connect, and celebrate love and identity in the heart of Capitol Hill.
Duvall Daze Festival
Date: June 6–7, 2025
Time: Friday – 6:30pm–8:30pm (5K Run/Walk) & Saturday- 9am–10pm
Location: Downtown Duvall & McCormick Park, Duvall, WA
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Now in its 65th year, Duvall Daze celebrates the spirit of small-town life with a weekend of fun for all ages. The festivities begin Friday evening with a community 5K at McCormick Park. Saturday features the Grand Parade on Main Street, a pedestrian mall filled with vendors, live performances, food, a beer garden, kids’ zones, and a car show—all capped off with live music and fireworks.
Free Fishing Weekend 2025
Date: June 7–8, 2025
Location: Statewide, Washington
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Free Fishing Weekend offers a perfect chance to introduce others to sportfishing without needing a license. Anglers can fish for species like rainbow trout, bass, shad, lingcod, cabezon, and rockfish without a fishing license. Note that licenses are still required for species requiring catch record cards, such as salmon and sturgeon. A Discover Pass is also not needed on state-managed lands this weekend. All other regulations, including size and bag limits, remain in effect.
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival 2025
Date: June 7–8, 2025
Time: Saturday – Festival 11am–6pm, Tasting Garden 11:30am–6pm (all ages), Happy Hour 6–8:30pm (21+); Sunday – Festival 11am–6pm, Tasting Garden 11:30am–6pm
Location: Point Defiance Park, centered around the Rose Garden and Pond (5400 North Pearl St, Tacoma, WA 98405)
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This partially ticketed event offers hands-on activities, garden tours, food trucks, crafts, a farmers’ market, lectures, live music, and a beer and wine tasting both days, with a special happy hour on Saturday.
Maritime Gig Festival 2025
Date: June 7–8, 2025
Location: Downtown Gig Harbor
Details: Gig Harbor’s biggest summer celebration returns with a weekend packed with family fun, including the beloved Maritime Gig Parade, the Wheels on the Water Car Show, and the traditional Blessing of the Fleet. This free event draws the community together to enjoy music, food, vendors, and kids’ activities while celebrating local maritime heritage. Volunteers are welcome to join in and help bring this cherished tradition to life.
Anacortes Waterfront Festival
Date: June 7–8, 2025
Time: Not specified
Location: Cap Sante Marina, Anacortes
Details: Now in its 34th year, this free family-friendly festival celebrates the Anacortes waterfront with fun for all ages. Visitors can enjoy live music, local food trucks, artisan vendors, and interactive activities. Highlights include toy boat-building for kids, free boat rides offered by the Anacortes Yacht Club, and the Quick & Dirty boat-building challenge. Guests can also explore educational exhibits at the Channel of Discovery, complete a vendor passport for prizes, and let kids enjoy the popular carnival slide.
Celebrate the Arts Party
Date: Wednesday, June 11, 2025
Time: 7:00–10:00 PM
Location: Frances Anderson Center Plaza, Edmonds
Details: Kick off the Edmonds Arts Festival with an evening of creativity and community. Enjoy live music, gourmet hors d’oeuvres, desserts, and two complimentary drinks. Guests can explore the gallery until 8:30 PM and take part in a collaborative art project led by Brooke Borcherding, culminating in a live auction. Proceeds benefit arts education, scholarships, and public art in Edmonds.
Maple Valley Days – 75th Anniversary
Date: June 13–15, 2025
Location: Lake Wilderness Park, Maple Valley
Details: Celebrate 75 years of community tradition at this beloved annual event. Maple Valley Days features three days of family-friendly fun, including parades, vendor booths, live entertainment, and more—all organized by a dedicated volunteer committee.
Meeker Days Festival – 86th Annual
Date: June 13–15, 2025
Time: Friday 12–7 PM, Saturday 10 AM–7 PM, Sunday 10 AM–5 PM (Beer Garden open until 9 PM on Friday & Saturday)
Location: Downtown Puyallup
Details: Celebrating its 86th year, Meeker Days returns with over 200 vendors showcasing local art, handmade goods, food, home and garden items, family-friendly products, and nonprofit causes. Enjoy live entertainment, delicious eats, and a vibrant community atmosphere throughout the weekend.
Seattle Dragon Boat Festival 2025
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 8 AM – 6 PM
Location: Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N, Seattle
Details: The day kicks off with an opening ceremony at 8 AM, followed by thrilling dragon boat races from 8:30 AM to 4 PM. Enjoy a lively celebration featuring cultural performances, vendors, and festivities highlighting Asian heritage and community spirit.
Flow Fest Seattle 2025 ~ Whimsy
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 9:30 PM
Details: Flow Fest returns for its 8th year with the whimsical theme Whimsy, celebrating World Juggling Day with workshops, performances, vendors, and circus-inspired fun. The weekend kicks off with a Community Fire Jam at Volunteer Park on Friday and wraps with a Sunday PlayDate. Expect magic, movement, and community joy all weekend long.
Georgetown Carnival
Date: Saturday, June 14, 2025
Time: 12 PM – 10 PM
Location: Airport Way S between Lucille and Vale St, Seattle
Details: The Georgetown Carnival returns with an eclectic mix of live music on three stages, immersive art projects, tarot readings, family activities, food trucks, and two beer gardens. Visitors can explore a quirky tribute to JP Patches, a reality-show-style art contest, aerial acrobatics, a flash tattoo station, and a vibrant local scene of bars, restaurants, and galleries. The fun continues into the night with an afterparty at Jules Maes Saloon.
Father’s Day Train Ride
Date: June 14–15, 2025
Location: North Bend or Snoqualmie
Details: Celebrate Father’s Day with a scenic two-hour roundtrip train ride aboard a historic steam engine, courtesy of the Northwest Railway Museum. Departures are available from either North Bend or Snoqualmie, offering a nostalgic experience for the whole family.
Strawberry Festival 2025
Date: June 14, 2025
Time: 10:00 AM – 8:00 PM
Location: Burien Town Square Park, Burien
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A beloved community tradition, the Strawberry Festival offers a full weekend of entertainment and family-friendly fun. Saturday’s highlights include a petting zoo, while Sunday features a classic car show. Guests can enjoy live music throughout the weekend, along with a dedicated kids’ area and a wide variety of vendor booths.
Washington Brewers Festival 2025
Date: June 20–21, 2025
Location: Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center, Seattle
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Sample craft beverages from over 70 Washington breweries, along with select cideries and other local drink makers. This two-day event features delicious food options and lively entertainment. General admission includes a souvenir glass and unlimited tastings, while Early Entry tickets offer an extra hour of access before the crowds.
Marysville Strawberry Festival 2025
Date: June 19–22, 2025
Location: Marysville
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Now in its 93rd year, the Marysville Strawberry Festival promises a packed schedule of family-friendly fun. Festivities begin early in the week with free roller skating, a youth bowling event, and a scholarship fashion show. The main festival kicks off Thursday with the return of the Funtastic Carnival, running through the weekend. Highlights include the Grand Parade on Saturday at 5 p.m. along State Avenue, live music, vendor booths, a beer and wine garden, kids’ activities, and the ever-popular strawberry shortcake eating contests at Asbery Field.
Berry Dairy Days Festival 2025
Date: June 20–22, 2025
Location: Skagit River Park & Playfields, Burlington
Details:
The 88th annual Berry Dairy Days returns with a full weekend of entertainment and community fun—free for all attendees. Highlights include a Friday night kickoff celebration, Saturday’s Grand Parade through downtown Burlington, and a Pacific Northwest BBQ Association-sanctioned Smoke & Grill Competition with public tastings. The festival also features live music, a vendor fair, a kid zone, a car show, and a cornhole tournament, all set in a brand-new location at Skagit River Park & Playfields.
Eastside Vegan Festival – Vegfest 2025
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 12–8 p.m.
Location: Downtown Park, Redmond
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This free event invites the community to enjoy a full day of plant-based living with vendors, live entertainment, guest speakers, and an animal petting zoo. Hosted at Redmond’s Downtown Park, the Vegetarian, Vegan & Raw Food Festival celebrates healthy, compassionate lifestyles with something for all ages.
Summer Bonsai Solstice 2025
Date: June 21, 2025
Time: 4:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Pacific Bonsai Museum in Federal Way, Washington
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This special open house celebrates the summer solstice, offering a rare opportunity to visit the museum after hours. Attendees can enjoy the peaceful atmosphere of the woods and bonsai displays, stroll through the grounds, meet friends, and capture beautiful photos of the vibrant evening light. Admission is free, with a suggested $12 donation for adults who wish to support the museum.
PrideFest Capitol Hill
Date: June 28, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 8:00 pm
Location: Broadway (Roy to John), Barbara Bailey Way/AIDS Memorial Pathway, and Cal Anderson Park, Seattle
Details:
PrideFest Capitol Hill returns for another vibrant celebration, spanning six blocks of Broadway and Cal Anderson Park. The event features a variety of local businesses, lively beer gardens, family-friendly programming, and four stages of entertainment. This free, all-day festival promises a fun and inclusive experience, making it the highlight of the year on Capitol Hill.
Seattle Pride Parade 2025
Date: June 29, 2025
Time: 11:00 am – 3:30 pm
Location: Downtown Seattle, 4th Ave (4th & Union to 2nd & Denny Way)
Details:
The Seattle Pride Parade takes over the streets of downtown, offering an exciting celebration of LGBTQIA+ pride and solidarity. The parade marches down 4th Avenue, featuring vibrant floats, community groups, and supporters, creating a colorful and festive atmosphere. It’s an essential part of Seattle’s Pride festivities, bringing together people from all walks of life to show their support.
Seattle Pride in the Park 2025
Date: June 7, 2025
Time: 12:00 pm – 7:00 pm
Location: Volunteer Park, Seattle
Details:
Seattle Pride in the Park kicks off the city’s Pride month celebrations with a day full of music, food, and fun for all ages. This inclusive event highlights LGBTQIA+ joy and community, featuring performances, food vendors, and a festive atmosphere in the heart of Volunteer Park. It’s the perfect way to start the Pride celebrations and embrace the spirit of unity and inclusivity.
As the days grow longer and the spirit of summer takes hold, June’s events offer the perfect opportunity to step outside and experience the richness of our local communities. Whether you found magic in a garden, danced in the streets, or simply gathered with neighbors under the sun, these celebrations remind us of the joy that comes from showing up, participating, and embracing the world around us. Don’t miss out on these unforgettable experiences—there’s more to come as summer unfolds!
