June Events Preview
Take transit to these exciting events around the Sound!
Welcome back to our monthly events preview, where we highlight activities within a one-mile radius of Sound Transit stations. Are we missing something? Let us know at lifestyle@soundtransit.org
May 31 – June 2
Bite of Greece Seattle - Capitol Hill
Experience the flavors of Greece at this three-day festival! Enjoy traditional street-style lunches and dinners, handmade Greek pastries, crafts, and more!
June 1
Kent International Festival – Kent ShoWare Center
Celebrate the cultural diversity of Kent with ethic foods, songs, dance, art activities and cultural booths.
International District Table Tennis Tournament - International District/Chinatown Community Center
Join the fun and excitement at the CID’s Table Tennis Tournament!
June 1 – 2
Puget Sound Bird Fest - Edmonds
Celebrate the 20th annual Bird Fest with speakers, field activities, exhibits and more!
Maritime Gig Festival – Gig Harbor
Enjoy the parade, 5k run, live music, entertainment, car show, and more at Gig Harbor’s signature summer event.
June 7 – 9
Sorticulture – Everett
A three-day garden festival celebration featuring garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products.
Burien Pride – Burien
Kick off the weekend with a street dance party, slide into Saturday with a street fair and close it down with Sunday’s drag queen bingo and pancake breakfast.
Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show - Greater Tacoma Convention Center
Featuring 400+ pinball and arcade machines on free play, plus guest speakers, tournaments, vendors and a kid’s zone.
June 9
Wekfest – Washington State Convention Center
Calling all car fans! The “dopest car show in the nation,” will host aftermarket vendors and pre-screened aftermarket builds.
June 14 – 16
Edmonds Arts Festival - Edmonds
With over 160 artists booths, more than 1000+ K-12 student art pieces and 20+ food and live entertainment groups, this is the go-to community art fair.
Meeker Days - Puyallup’s Pioneer Park
Featuring live music, a food court, craft booths, car show, kids events and more.
June 15
Food Walk - Chinese International District
Summer is on its way! Find $4, $6, and $8 offerings from restaurants and cafes across the CID.
June 15 – 16
The Oddities Flea Market – Pioneer Square
Experience an extraordinary market with unique and fascinating oddities, curiosities, and eccentric finds from over 50 vendors.
Strawberry Festival - Burien
A long-standing community tradition and family favorite! The festival includes a Saturday petting zoo, Sunday car show and live music, kids’ area, and vendors throughout the weekend.
June 19
Juneteenth Celebrations – Various Locations
Celebrate Juneteenth with entertainment, vendors and kids’ activities at:
Jimi Hendrix Park (Seattle)
NW African American Museum (Seattle)
Stewart Heights Park (Tacoma)
June 22 – 23
Rhubarb Days – Sumner
A community festival with over 200 vendors, local shops, food trucks, three stages of local music, kids activities, beer garden and more.
June 27 – 29
Tacoma Ocean Fest – Tacoma’s Foss Waterway Seaport Museum
Watch a film about salmon, kayak with lanterns, clean the beach, and attend the big arts & ecology festival.
June 28 – 30
Queer Pride Festival – Capitol Hill
A 3-day, 21+ music and arts annual Pride festival featuring global, national, and hyper local artists, musicians, drag queens, DJs and burlesque dancers.
The Taste - Washington State Fairgrounds
More than just a celebration of food – it’s a mix of local and international cuisine. This FREE event features 150+ food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment, local chef cook-off battles, and much more!
June 29 – 30
Pridefest – Capitol Hill, Seattle Center
One of the nation’s biggest Pride Festivals, featuring local businesses, beer gardens, family programming, and extended entertainment.
Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live Glow Party - Tacoma Dome
Experience Hot Wheels Monster Trucks with a laser light show, theatrical effects, dance parties, and toy giveaways.