Crisp Puget Sound mornings, golden light over the Cascades, and weekends packed with street fairs, cultural festivals, concerts, and big games - September in the Pacific Northwest is here!
Whether you’re staying close to home or venturing to a new corner of the region, Link, Sounder, and ST Express are your rides to the action. Here’s what’s happening around the region this month:
Fairs and festivals
Aug. 29 – Sept. 21:
Washington State Fair – Puyallup
Carnival rides, concerts, and deep-fried everything — it’s back for three weeks of fun.*Ride Sounder to the fair on Aug. 30 and Sept. 13!
Sept. 1:
PAX West – Seattle Convention Center
Gaming fans unite for this massive pop culture and video game celebration.
Sept. 6:
North-West Ukrainian International Festival – Bellevue Downtown Park
Celebrate Ukrainian culture with music, dance, food, and crafts.
Thai Festival by TAWA– North Seattle College
Authentic Thai flavors, traditional performances, and cultural displays.
ThriftCon – Seattle Convention Center
A vintage and thrift shopping paradise for collectors and style seekers.
Sept. 6 – 7:
BrickCon 2025 – Bellevue
A LEGO lover’s dream, with creations, contests, and interactive fun.
Sept. 7:
11th Annual Montlake Yard Sale – Montlake
Hunt for treasures and enjoy the neighborhood.
Sept. 19 – 21:
St. Demetrios Greek Festival – Montlake
Enjoy authentic Greek food, music, and dancing.
Sept. 19 – 28:
Local Sightings Film Festival – Capitol Hill
Showcasing independent films from the Pacific Northwest.
Sept. 20:
Salmon Homecoming Festival – Seattle
Celebrate salmon, Native culture, and environmental stewardship.
Sept. 26:
Crave International Food Festival – Lynnwood
Sample flavors from around the globe in one delicious event.
Sept. 27:
CID Night Market – Chinatown-International District
Street food, local vendors, and cultural performances under the lantern lights.
Cider Swig Festival – LeMay Car Museum
Returning for its 12th year with dozens of regional ciders, live music and award-winning local cuisine.
Sports and shows
Sept. 7:
Seattle Seahawks vs. San Francisco 49ers – Lumen Field
Cheer on the Hawks as they kick off the season at home.
Sept. 13 – 27:
Suffs – The Fifth Avenue Theatre
A powerful Tony Award winning new musical bringing history to life on stage.
Sept. 16:
Anime – WAMU Theater
Amine is bringing Tour de Dance 2025 with Lido to the WAMU.
Sept. 19 – 20:
Savannah Bananas – T-Mobile Park
Baseball meets entertainment in this wildly popular exhibition series.
Sept. 19 – 21:
Monster Jam – Tacoma Dome
High-octane fun with monster trucks and jaw-dropping stunts.
Sept. 23:
Mac Demarco – Paramount Theatre
A night with the indie music favorite celebrating his new album.
Sept. 26:
Aly & AJ – Paramount Theatre
Pop duo brings their hits and harmonies to the stage.
REZZ presents PORTAL – Tacoma Dome
An immersive EDM experience with stunning visuals.
Other upcoming events:
Everett AquaSox at Funko Field
Marymoor Live Concerts at Marymoor Park
University of Washington Husky Football at Husky Stadium
Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park
*Ride Sounder to the Mariners on Sept. 14 and 28!
Seattle Seahawks at Lumen Field
*Ride Sounder to the Seahawks on Sept. 7 and 21!
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
Washington State Historical Society in Tacoma
Ready to ride?
Skip the traffic and parking headaches – let Sound Transit take you to the fun. From cheering on the home team to exploring cultural celebrations, your next fall adventure is just a ride away.
Have an event to share? Email us at lifestyle@soundtransit.org.