β‘  World Parrot Expo

πŸ“… September 27–28, 2025 (Sat 10 AM – 5 PM, Sun 10 AM – 4 PM)
πŸ“ Emerald Downs, Auburn

Meet more than 40 parrot species from around the world! Families can enjoy face painting, parrot-themed games, and afternoon shows with parrots skating and even playing basketball.

🦜 Exotic parrot exhibits & talks
🎨 Face painting & kids’ activities
🎢 Fun parrot shows daily

πŸ†“ Free admission

β‘‘ Free Toy Boat Building

πŸ“… September 28, 2025 (12 PM – 4 PM)
πŸ“ The Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle

Kids can pick a wooden hull, build and decorate their own toy boat, then sail it in the pond outside.

πŸ›  Hands-on family activity
🌊 Launch your boat on site
πŸ‘ͺ Great for kids of all ages

πŸ†“ Free admission (RSVP encouraged)

β‘’ SANCAFEST

πŸ“… September 27, 2025 (6 PM – 8 PM)
πŸ“ 674 S Orcas St, Seattle

Step inside Seattle’s circus school for performances, demos, and a behind-the-scenes look at acrobatics training.

πŸŽͺ Live circus acts by teachers & students
🀹 Hands-on circus mini classes
🌟 Fun introduction to circus arts

πŸ†“ Free admission (RSVP required)

β‘£ Chinatown Night Market

πŸ“… September 27, 2025 (1 PM – 9 PM)
πŸ“ Hing Hay Park, Seattle

A lively street market in the Chinatown-International District with food vendors, crafts, and cultural shows.

🍜 Street food from across Asia
🦁 Lion dance, martial arts, and live music
🎨 Local crafts & artisan stalls

πŸ†“ Free admission

β‘€ The Italian Festival

πŸ“… September 27–28, 2025 (Sat 10 AM – 8 PM ; Sun 10 AM – 7 PM)
πŸ“ Seattle Center – Armory & Fisher Pavilion, 305 Harrison St

Seattle’s 38th annual Italian Festival β€” free & open to all β€” brings the joys of Italy to Seattle Center with food, music, art, dance, and family fun. A collaboration of FestΓ‘l and Festa Italiana.

🍝 Authentic Italian food & wine gardens
πŸ‡ Grape stomp & pizza toss competitions
🎩 Live music, folk dance, chef demos
🎨 Kids’ crafts, Italian vehicle show, cultural exhibits

πŸ†“ Free admission