Where to Go This Weekend
in Seattle?

Top 5 Events | Aug 21-23

① Robothon – Robot Expo

📅 August 22, 2026
📍 Punk Rock Flea Market, 420 15th Ave E, Seattle, WA 98112

Robothon is a unique robotics showcase where amateur robot enthusiasts present new technologies, share ideas, demonstrate creations, and compete in robotic challenges. 🤖⚙️

Visitors can explore innovative robotics projects, meet creators, and experience hands-on technology demonstrations, making it an interesting event for families, students, and technology enthusiasts. 🚀✨

💵 Admission: FREE

② Princess Picnic

📅 August 22, 2026 | 11:30 AM – 12:30 PM
📍 Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St, Maple Valley, WA 98038

Princess Picnic is a magical family event where children can meet beloved princess characters, including Belle and Sleeping Beauty, in a charming outdoor setting. 👑✨

Guests can enjoy sing-alongs, storytelling, dancing, and a themed picnic experience, creating a memorable afternoon for children and families. 🌸🎶

💵 Admission: $50 (includes one adult and one child)

③ Dragonflight Convention

📅 August 21–23, 2026
📍 Hilton Bellevue, 300 112th Ave SE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Dragonflight Convention is Seattle’s longest-running tabletop gaming convention, bringing together game enthusiasts for tournaments, hundreds of hosted game sessions, a massive game library, and a vibrant gaming community. 🎲✨

Visitors can enjoy board games, role-playing games, card games, strategy competitions, and opportunities to meet fellow gamers, making it a fun weekend experience for families, friends, and tabletop gaming fans. 🃏🎮

💵 Admission: $35-$50

④ ShoreLake Battle of the Bands

📅 August 22, 2026 | 5:00 PM
📍 Pinecrest Animal Acres Park, 17435 Brookside Blvd NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155

ShoreLake Battle of the Bands showcases emerging Washington state musicians competing with original music performances in an outdoor community setting. 🎸🎤

Visitors can enjoy live performances, local food vendors, and a beer and wine garden, making it a fun summer evening activity for music lovers and visitors looking for local entertainment. 🎶🍻

💵 Tickets: FREE

⑤ Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest

📅 August 22–23, 2026
📍 Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Festival Sundiata Black Arts Fest is one of Seattle’s premier Black arts and cultural celebrations, highlighting music, visual arts, food, cultural exhibits, community programs, and family-friendly activities. 🎶🎨

Visitors can enjoy live performances, art showcases, cultural vendors, food vendors, and interactive experiences, making it a great opportunity to explore Seattle’s diverse culture with family and friends. 🌎✨