Welcome to June, Seattle! This June is packed with fun things to do in Seattle. There are music festivals, weekend markets, tons of concerts and shows, outdoor adventures, and (last but not least) Pride! If you’re on a budget this month, you’ll be happy to know that many of the things to do in June in Seattle are cheap or even free. There’s something here for everyone, no matter what your interests.
Everything is listed more or less in chronological order, so you can easily make your plans for June.
Here are all of the most exciting things happening in Seattle this June:
1. Go to Concerts Under the Stars
The Concerts Under the Stars series makes for the perfect romantic night out in Seattle. You’ll get to listen to talented performers’ renditions of classics from the likes of Sinatra while sipping on a cocktail and enjoying the ambiance at a stunning Seattle venue. Get your concert tickets now for one of the upcoming dates in June:
- Amy Winehouse Under The Stars at The Olympic Rooftop on July 31
- Sinatra Under The Stars at The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion on June 12-August 28
- Piano Men: A Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute at The Olympic Pavilion at Stoneburner on June 26
- A Starlit Tribute to Taylor Swift at the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion at Stoneburner on July 10
- ABBA Under The Stars at The Olympic Rooftop Pavilion on May 29 and August 14
2. Join a fun community cleanup for Pride
Taking Pride in Capitol Hill is a community cleanup that sets the stage for Seattle Pride events. You’ll get snacks, lunch, and maybe even a free T-shirt in return for your participation. You can register online now.
📅When: Saturday, June 1 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍Where: Capitol Hill
💲Cost: Free
3. Celebrate Pride in the Park
Pride month kicks off here in Seattle with Pride in the Park. All ages are welcome to come to Volunteer Park for an afternoon and evening of live performances. There will be food trucks, an alcohol garden, live performances, a dance stage, and more. Read more about Pride in the Park here.
📅When: Saturday, June 1, 2023 from noon to 7:00 p.m.
📍Where: Volunteer Park
💲Cost: Free!
4. See a Candlelight Concert
Candlelight Concerts will be taking place in stunning venues around Seattle throughout June.
5. Visit Seattle museums for free
Every month, many of Seattle’s most popular museums offer free admission. Read more about Seattle museums’ free admission days.
6. Go to free concerts at the Ballard Locks
Every year, the Free Summer Concert Series at the Locks starts in June and continues through Labor Day. All the concerts start at 2:00 p.m. and are free! See more on the Ballard Locks website.
7. Find a treasure at the Georgetown Flea Market
This monthly flea market in Georgetown can’t be missed. You’ll find tons of unique handmade and vintage goods.
📅When: Saturday, June 1
📍Where: Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
8. Attend a free cultural festival
Seattle Center hosts free cultural festivals every month. You can enjoy food, entertainment, and more while learning about other cultures. The festival lineup for June 2024 is:
- Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival on June 1-2
- Indigenous People Festival on June 8
- Seattle Iranian Festival on June 22
9. See a concert in Marymoor Park
Marymoor Park Concerts are a June staple that should not be missed! This month features headliners such as Echo & The Bunnymen and Taking Back Sunday, among others. See the full calendar on the Marymoor concerts website.
📅When: June 1 – 29
📍Where: Marymoor Park
💲Cost: varies
10. Go to a beer tasting at PacSci
PacSci is hosting Brewology, a 21+ event that allows beer enthusiasts to “taste craft brews from the greater Seattle area and learn how they were made directly from the brewmasters themselves while exploring PacSci after hours.” Get tickets on the Pacific Science Center website
📅When: Friday, June 7, 7-10 pm
📍Where: Pacific Science Center
💲Cost: $25-$50
11. Score a vintage find at the SODO Flea Market
Don’t miss this eclectic flea market held once a month at Epic Antique in SODO. There will be vintage treasures, handmade goods, and food trucks.
📅When: Saturday, June 8, 10 am – 4 pm
📍Where: Epic Antique in SODO
12. Visit Washington state and national parks for free
June is National Camping Month and so, unsurprisingly, contains not one but three days on which you can enjoy free access to one of Washington’s many state and national parks. If you’re not sure where to go, check out our guide to some of the best state parks in WA. Plus, here’s a full list of the free entry days for Washington’s state and national parks.
📅When: June 8, 9, and 19
📍Where: any WA state park
💲Cost: Free!
13. Sip local wine at this summer concert series
Every summer, Chateau Ste. Michelle hosts a series of concerts at its beautiful winery in Woodinville. This June you can catch musical artists such as Sarah McLachlan, Orville Peck, and The Beach Boys. Find tickets and the full calendar for the 2024 summer concerts here.
📅When: May 25 – Sept. 28
📍Where: Chateau Ste. Michelle
💲Cost: varies
14. Catch a Mariners game
The Seattle Mariners will be playing a few exciting home games at T-Mobile Park this June. Here are the dates:
- June 1-2 vs the Los Angeles Angels
- June 10-13 vs the Chicago White Sox
- June 14-16 vs the Texas Rangers
- June 28-30 vs the Minnesota Twins
15. Get weird at the Fremont Fair
Fremont is known for its offbeat, quirky brand of fun. Don’t miss out on the food, beer gardens, dog parade, 300 craft vendors, and more at the Fremont Fair over summer solstice weekend. The highlight is sure to be the Fremont Solstice Parade on Saturday. Read more about the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade.
📅When: June 22-23, 2024
📍Where: Fremont
💲Cost: Free!
16. Go to a free Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is on June 19. Celebrate the day in Seattle with a free Juneteenth celebration in Rainier Beach. You can shop from Black-owned businesses, buy food from local vendors, and enjoy entertainment, raffles, and more fun.
📅When: Saturday, June 22
📍Where: Rainier Beach Community Center
💲Cost: Free!
17. Embark on a food walk in Chinatown
Seattle’s Chinatown-International District was recently on an endangered places list, so be sure to show up and support local businesses in the neighborhood this month. The first of their Summer Food Walk Series 2024 is on June 15. See more on the CID website.
📅When: Saturday, June 15
📍Where: the Chinatown-International District
18. Treat dad to a free museum day
In honor of Father’s Day, dads can visit the Museum of Flight for free if accompanied by a child (of any age) on June 16.
📅When: Sunday, June 16
📍Where: The Museum of Flight, 9404 E. Marginal Way South
💲Cost: Free!
19. Camp out at the Beyond Wonderland festival
Enjoy three nights of camping and two days of music, art, and more at the stunning Gorge venue. Get tickets and all the details on the Beyond Wonderland website.
📅When: June 22-23, 2024
📍Where: Gorge Ampitheatre
💲Cost: starting at $158
20. Cool down at the opening day of Seattle’s public pools
Celebrate the start of summer by visiting one of Seattle’s outdoor pools. Colman and Mounger pools both open on June 22 and close at the beginning of September. Colman Pool is a heated saltwater pool in West Seattle with a stunning beach setting and a fun water slide. Mounger, in Magnolia, has a big pool with a 50-foot corkscrew slide and a smaller, warmer training pool. Get more information on seattle.gov.
📅When: starting June 22
📍Where: Colman Pool (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave W)
💲Cost: $6.25 for one adult day pass
21. Spend a weekend celebrating at Seattle PrideFest
The annual Seattle PrideFest will be taking place in two locations this June: in Capitol Hill on Saturday and in Seattle Center on Sunday. There will be beer gardens, food vendors, performances, and dancing in the fountain. Get more details on theSeattle Pride Fest website.
📅When: Saturday, June 29 and Sunday, June 30
📍Where: Capitol Hill and Seattle Center
💲Cost: Free!
22. Dance for three days at Queer/Pride Festival
This Pride music festival in Capitol Hill features headliners Santigold, Tegan and Sara, and Rico Nasty. Get tickets and all the info you need to attend on the Queer/Pride Festival website.
📅When: June 28-30, 2024
📍Where: Capitol Hill
💲Cost: tickets start at $69
23. Cheer for everyone in the Seattle Pride Parade
The largest parade in Washington state with 500,000 parade-goers, this year’s Seattle Pride Parade is an event not to be missed. In addition to the parade, there will be alcohol gardens and food trucks for you to enjoy. See more info on the Seattle Pride website.
📅When: Sunday, June 30, 2024
📍Where: Starts at 4th & Pike; ends at 2nd Ave & Denny Way
💲Cost: Free!
24. Eat and shop at Seattle weekend markets
There are so many fantastic weekend markets in Seattle during the summer it can be hard to choose which ones to go to! See our list of Seattle weekend markets that gets updated ahead of every weekend.
25. Go to one of Seattle’s best drag brunches
There’s no better month than Pride month for supporting your local drag queens! See our guide to drag brunch in Seattle.
26. Take a hike with Trailhead Direct
If you want to get out on the weekends and hike but don’t have a car (or don’t want to deal with parking at the trailheads) you can now hop on the Trailhead Direct service for a cheap and easy ride to some cool hiking spots! See more information on the Trailhead Direct website.
When: Weekends (now through September 15th)
Where: From Seattle to trailheads at Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, and Little Si
Cost: $1.00-$2.75
27. Shop at your local farmers market
Almost every Seattle neighborhood has its own farmers market where you can support your local farmers by buying fresh produce, flowers, and more. See our guide to Seattle’s farmers markets.
28. Celebrate summer with outdoor brunch
Seattle has no shortage of excellent brunch spots with outdoor seating. Make the most of your June weekends by checking out our round-up of the best outdoor brunch in Seattle.
29. Go whale watching
Whale watching season started in May and continues throughout June. See our handy guide to seeing whales and orcas.
30. Celebrate Pride at Seattle’s best LGBTQ+ bars
Capitol Hill has long been the epicenter of Seattle’s LGBTQ+ scene. The neighborhood is packed with fun, friendly gay bars—and many of them have special discounts and Pride events happening all throughout June. See our list of the best LGBTQ+ bars in Capitol Hill.
31. Attend all the cool events at MoPOP this month
Head to MoPOP on June 22nd for an all day event celebrating queer creators who have shaped some of pop culture’s most iconic visions of our shared future. The events include a zine workshop, short film screenings, a family drag workshop, and a special pop-up exhibit featuring artifacts from The Matrix.
When: June 22nd
Where: 325 5th Avenue N
On June 29 and 30, MoPOP invites students to participate in hands-on learning activations celebrating the contributions of Black innovators to pop culture. Speakers include:
- Delbert Richardson of the “Unspoken Truths” American History Traveling Museum
- Educator and esteemed community elder, Dr. Felder in collaboration with Melani Lyons
When: June 29 and 30
Where: 325 5th Avenue N