Where to Go This Weekend
in Seattle?

Top 5 Events | July 31-Aug 2

① Seafair Weekend Festival

📅 July 31 – August 2, 2026
📍 Genesee Park & Lake Washington, 4316 S Genesee St, Seattle, WA 98118

Seafair Weekend Festival is one of Seattle’s largest annual summer celebrations, featuring unlimited hydroplane racing, the U.S. Navy Blue Angels, aerial performances, live music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities. 🚤✈️

Visitors can enjoy high-speed boat races, spectacular air shows, military aircraft displays, and waterfront entertainment, making it one of the most iconic Seattle summer experiences for families, couples, and first-time visitors. 🌊🎆

💵 Tickets: Free on Friday; $23–$55 on Saturday & Sunday

② Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire

📅 August 1-2, 2026
📍 Sky Meadows, 18601 Sky Meadows Ln, Snohomish, WA 98290

Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire transports visitors back to 16th-century Elizabethan England, creating an immersive village experience filled with live entertainment, thrilling jousting tournaments, roaming performers, artisan shopping, and themed food and drinks. 🏰⚔️

Guests can enjoy costumes, historical performances, interactive attractions, and family-friendly activities, making it a fun summer adventure for history lovers, families, and fantasy enthusiasts. 🎭✨

💵 Tickets: $23-$48

③ Umoja Fest African Festival

📅 August 1–2, 2026
📍 Judkins Park & Playfield, 2150 S Norman St, Seattle, WA 98144

Umoja Fest is a vibrant African cultural celebration featuring music, food, culture, and family-friendly activities at Judkins Park and Playfield. 🎶🌍

The festival includes live performances, cultural showcases, community gatherings, local vendors, and a colorful parade along 23rd Avenue from E Cherry St to S Jackson St, offering visitors an opportunity to experience African heritage and traditions in Seattle. 🎉🥁

💵 Tickets: FREE

④ Seahawks Training Camp – Watch Practice

📅 July 31 – August 1, 2026
📍 Virginia Mason Athletic Center, 12 Seahawks Way, Renton, WA 98056

Seattle Seahawks Training Camp gives fans the opportunity to watch the team practice outdoors during the preseason preparation period. 🏈🏟️

The experience includes live football practice viewing, player warm-ups, and behind-the-scenes excitement for Seahawks fans, making it a great activity for sports enthusiasts visiting the Seattle area. 💙🏈

💵 Tickets: FREE ($16 shuttle transportation fee)

⑤ Redmond Arts Festival

📅 July 31 – August 2, 2026
📍 Redmond Town Center, 7525 166th Ave NE, Redmond, WA 98052

Redmond Arts Festival is a popular summer arts celebration featuring more than 60 artist booths and live entertainment in the outdoor courtyard of Redmond Town Center. 🎨🎶

Visitors can explore local artwork, handmade crafts, unique creations, and live performances, making it a relaxing cultural experience for families, art lovers, and visitors staying on the Eastside. 🖼️✨