Summer is still going strong, and August is packed with street fairs, festivals, concerts, and can't-miss cultural events – all accessible by Link, Sounder, and Express.
Whether you’re staying local or exploring a new neighborhood, transit is your ticket to the fun. Check out what’s happening around the region!
Fairs and festivals
July 28 – Aug. 1: Seafair Fleet Week – Seattle Waterfront
Tour U.S. Navy and Coast Guard ships docked along the waterfront during this iconic Seattle tradition.
Aug. 1: Dragon Boat Festival – Edmonds Waterfront Center
Free food and entertainment including the Lion Dancers, Taiko Drummers, STRUM, Chinese Folk Dancers, and by popular demand, Graceland Manila with the Filipino Elvis impersonator.
Aug. 1 – 3: Seafair Weekend Festival – Various Locations
Hydroplane races, air shows, and classic family fun all across the region.
Aug. 2:
Seahawks Football Fest – Lumen Field
Get ready for the season with a day of Seahawks action at Lumen Field
SeaTac South-End Summer Pop-Up Mercado - Angle Lake Station
Celebrate SeaTac with a fun community gathering at the RoadHouse.
Aug. 9:
Glass Fest Northwest – Various Tacoma Locations
Celebrate glass art with demos, food trucks, and live music.
In the Spirit Arts Market & Northwest Native Festival – Tacoma
Native artists and performers share their work and culture.
Aug. 9 – 10:
Ananda Mela – Redmond City Hall
Explore Indian culture through music, food, crafts, and more.
Aug. 16:
CHOMP! – Marymoor Park
A free festival celebrating local food, farming, and sustainability.
Lynnwood Luau – Lynnwood Event Center
Island vibes, hula dancing, and family fun.
Cajun & Creole Fest – Kent
Food, music, and flavor straight from the South.
Alki Beach Pride – Alki Beach West Seattle
Celebrate LGBTQ+ community with a beachside bash.
Aug. 16 – 17:
Fresh Paint 2025 – Everett
Watch artists at work and shop handmade art right on the waterfront.
Aug. 17:
Capitol Hill Garage Sale – Cal Anderson Park
Treasure hunting meets neighborhood charm in this collective sale.
Aug. 16 – 21:
Seattle Design Festival – South Lake Union
Explore design, equity, and community through interactive installations and events.
Aug. 22:
Redmond Wine Walk – Redmond Town Center
Sip and stroll through Redmond’s downtown businesses.
SeaTac Night Market – Angle Lake Station
An evening of music, shopping, food trucks, and connection under the stars.
Aug. 22 – 24
Everfree Northwest 2025 – Hyatt Regency Bellevue
A fan convention celebrating creativity and community in the My Little Pony universe.
DragonFlight GameCon – Hilton Bellevue
A weekend of tabletop gaming, RPGs, and board game fun for all levels.
Aug. 29 – Sept. 1:
PAX West – Seattle Convention Center
Gaming fans unite at this massive pop culture and video game expo.
Washington State Fair – Puyallup
Carnival rides, concerts, and deep-fried everything - it’s back!
Aug. 30:
Madaraka Festival – Seattle Pier 62
A Pan-African celebration of music, culture, and community.
LeMay Annual Show – Tacoma
Classic cars, history, and everything auto-related.
Aug. 31:
Seattle Indies Expo – Seattle Motif Hotel
Discover innovative and indie video games developed right here in the Northwest.
Block parties and street fairs
Aug. 8:
South Lake Union Block Party – South Lake Union
A summer favorite with food, music, and local vendors in the heart of SLU.
Aug. 8 – 9:
Edmonds Block Party – Edmonds
Two nights of music, community fun, and small-town charm.
Aug. 9:
Beacon Arts Street Fair – Beacon Hill
A vibrant community celebration with art, food, and performances.
Aug. 16:
C-ID Food Walk – Hing Hay Park
Sample bites and drinks from neighborhood favorites in the Chinatown-International District.
Aug. 23:
Hilltop Street Fair – Tacoma
Music, vendors, food trucks, and family activities in the Hilltop neighborhood.
Aug. 31:
Waterfront Block Party – Seattle Pier 62
Wrap up August with music and vendors by the water.
Shows this month
Aug. 14: Hozier – T-Mobile Park
Aug. 16: The Lumineers – T-Mobile Park
Aug. 20: Mt. Joy – WAMU
Aug. 22 – 23: Steve Martin & Martin Short – Paramount Theatre
Aug. 31:
Marymoor Live Concerts at Marymoor Park
Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park
Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field
Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field
Seattle Reign at Lumen Field
Seattle Symphony at Benaroya Hall in Seattle
Showbox Presents Concerts at various locations
Seattle Theatre Group at various locations
Northwest Sinfonietta at various locations
The RoadHouse at Angle Lake Station
Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma
Ready to ride?
Let Sound Transit take you to the fun - skip traffic and parking and enjoy the ride instead. Whether you're catching a concert, exploring a festival, or just soaking up the summer vibes, transit is your summer sidekick.
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