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Top 5 Events | July 17-19

โ‘  GeekFest West Game Expo

๐Ÿ“… July 17โ€“19, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St SW, Lynnwood, WA 98036

GeekFest West is a three-day pop culture and gaming expo, featuring video game tournaments, tabletop games, vendor booths, cosplay contests, and fan meetups. ๐ŸŽฎ๐Ÿƒ

The festival attracts thousands of fans, cosplay enthusiasts, and gamers, with themed panels, hands-on activities, and merchandise areas, making it the ultimate weekend for gaming and geek culture lovers. ๐Ÿค–๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ’ต Tickets: $35-$97

โ‘ก West Seattle Grand Parade

๐Ÿ“… July 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM โ€“ 2:00 PM
๐Ÿ“ California Avenue SW from Lander Street to Edmunds Street, West Seattle, WA 98107

The West Seattle Grand Parade is a lively community event featuring pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, and pageantry heading south on California Avenue SW. ๐ŸŽญ๐Ÿšฒ

Just before the parade, spectators can enjoy runners in the Float Dodger 5K, and after the parade, attendees are encouraged to visit the nearby Alki Art Fair for arts, crafts, and family-friendly activities. ๐ŸŽจ๐ŸŽ‰

๐Ÿ’ต Tickets: FREE

โ‘ข Seafair Indian Days Powwow

๐Ÿ“… July 17โ€“19, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way, Seattle, WA 98199

The Seafair Indian Days Powwow is a vibrant three-day celebration of Native American, First Nations, and Indigenous cultures, featuring traditional dances, drum circles, music, Indigenous food, arts, and community gatherings. ๐Ÿชถ๐Ÿ”ฅ

The event hosts over 50 Indigenous vendors with jewelry, apparel, and arts, and visitors can witness the Grand Entry and dance competitions, making it ideal for families, cultural enthusiasts, and tourists. ๐ŸŽค๐Ÿ”

๐Ÿ’ต Tickets:ย Free

โ‘ฃ Vashon Island Strawberry Festival

๐Ÿ“… July 18โ€“19, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Ober Park, 17130 Vashon Hwy SW, Vashon Island, WA 98070

The Vashon Island Strawberry Festival is a lively two-day summer event featuring a whimsical parade on Saturday morning at 10 a.m., a car show on Sunday, live music performances, a beverage garden, artisan vendors, and carnival rides. ๐Ÿ“๐ŸŽถ

Visitors can explore the main stage at Ober Park, enjoy family-friendly entertainment, sample local treats, and participate in interactive activities, making it a fun-filled weekend for all ages. ๐ŸŽก๐Ÿ‘จโ€๐Ÿ‘ฉโ€๐Ÿ‘งโ€๐Ÿ‘ฆ

๐Ÿ’ต Tickets: FREE

โ‘ค Seattle Bon Odori Festival

๐Ÿ“… July 18โ€“19, 2026
๐Ÿ“ Squire Park Neighborhood, 1427 S Main St, Seattle, WA 98144

Seattle Bon Odori is one of the oldest Japanese cultural festivals in the Pacific Northwest, celebrating tradition with taiko drumming, Bon dances, cultural performances, craft vendors, and Japanese cuisine. ๐Ÿฅ๐Ÿฑ

Visitors of all ages can participate in traditional dances, interactive arts, and family-friendly activities, providing an immersive cultural experience in a welcoming outdoor setting. ๐ŸŽŽ๐ŸŒธ

๐Ÿ’ต Tickets: FREE

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