① GeekFest West Game Expo
📅 July 17–19, 2026
📍 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. 🎮🃏
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. 🤖🎉
💵 Tickets: $35-$97
② West Seattle Grand Parade
📅 July 18, 2026 | 11:00 AM – 2:00 PM
📍 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. 🎭🚲
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. 🎨🎉
💵 Tickets: FREE
③ Seafair Indian Days Powwow
📅 July 17–19, 2026
📍 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. 🪶🔥
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. 🎤🍔
💵 Tickets: Free
④ Vashon Island Strawberry Festival
📅 July 18–19, 2026
📍 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. 🍓🎶
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. 🎡👨👩👧👦
💵 Tickets: FREE
⑤ Seattle Bon Odori Festival
📅 July 18–19, 2026
📍 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. 🥁🍱
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. 🎎🌸
💵 Tickets: FREE