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 of all ages and 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. 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 2025 is:
- Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival on June 1
- Indigenous People Festival on June 7
- Seattle Iranian Festival on June 28
2. Visit a Seattle museum for free
Thursday, June 5 is Free First Thursday! Many Seattle museums and attractions (such as the Seattle Japanese Garden) offer free admission on this day. Some museums have limited hours or require reservations, so check out the full list of participants and read more about free museum admission in Seattle before you go.
3. Join a Seattle art walk
The country’s longest-running art walk takes place in Pioneer Square on the first Thursday of every month. You can browse galleries, enjoy free wine and live music, and make new friends. That’s not all though: there will be a total of 10 art walks in Seattle this June. For the exact days and locations, see our guide to Seattle art walks.
📅When: Seattle art walks schedule
📍Where: art walk locations
💲Cost: Free!
4. Eat your way through Panda Fest
The largest Asian food festival in the U.S. is coming to Seattle Center for the first time this June! There will be over 70 Asian food vendors as well as kids’ activities, workshops, lion dances, music, and more. Tickets are on sale now. Read more about Panda Fest here before you go.
📅When: Friday, June 6 to Sunday, June 8
📍Where: Seattle Center
💲Cost: $11+ and free for kids under 6
5. Peruse your local Little Free Libraries to win a trip to Portland, Oregon
Portland is a top travel destination for book lovers, so it’s only fitting that the vibrant city has launched a golden bookmark treasure hunt. That’s right – on June 9 and 12, two golden bookmarks will be hidden within Little Free Libraries right here in Seattle. If you’re lucky enough to unearth one, you’ll win a literary escape to Portland for two, courtesy of Travel Portland.
The golden bookmark giveaway shines a light on Portland’s creative spirit and expansive literary scene. Keep an eye out for Portland-themed stickers on the exterior of the Little Free Library and books handpicked by Always Here Bookstore. Inside, the bookmark will be tucked into a book written by an underrepresented author with a personal connection to Portland.
6. Partake in a fun community cleanup for Pride
Taking Pride in Capitol Hill is a community cleanup on Saturday, June 7 that sets the stage for Seattle Pride events. You’ll get breakfast, lunch, and a free T-shirt in return for your participation. Interested? You can register online now.
📅When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m.
📍Where: Capitol Hill
💲Cost: Free!
7. Celebrate Pride in the Park
Pride month kicks off here in Seattle with Pride in the Park. All ages are welcome to come to Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park for live performances, food trucks, an alcohol garden, a dance stage, and more. Read more about this year’s Pride in the Park here.
📅When: Saturday, June 7, 2025 from noon to 7:00 p.m.
📍Where: Volunteer Park
💲Cost: Free!
8. Attend the Science Fiction & Fantasy Short Film Festival
Do you love sci-fi and fantasy films? Don’t miss this annual film festival that will be screening some pretty fantastic short films this June. Get more info and tickets on the SIFF website.
📅When: Saturday, June 7 to Sunday, June 8
📍Where: SIFF Cinema Uptown
💲Cost: $12+
9. Explore the magical world of Bubble Planet
Bubble Planet is open now in nearby Bellevue. All ages can explore multiple rooms for this immersive bubble-themed experience. Get tickets here!
10. Go to Concerts Under the Stars
At Concerts Under the Stars, 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 these upcoming dates in June:
- Amy Winehouse Under The Stars at The Olympic Rooftop on June 11
- Piano Men: A Billy Joel & Elton John Tribute at The Olympic Pavilion at Stoneburner on June 25
11. See a Candlelight Concert
Candlelight Concerts will be taking place in stunning venues around Seattle throughout June.
12. Enjoy free outdoor concerts at the Ballard Locks
Every year, the Free Summer Concert Series at the Ballard Locks starts after Memorial Day and continues through Labor Day. All the concerts start at 2:00 p.m. and are free! See more on the Ballard Locks website.
📅When: every weekend in June
📍Where: Ballard Locks
💲Cost: Free!
13. See a concert in Marymoor Park
Marymoor Park Concerts are a PNW summer staple that should not be missed! There are three outdoor concerts planned for June 2025 featuring Drive-By Truckers and more. See the full summer lineup and all the details on the Marymoor concerts website.
📅When: June 13, 21, and 22
📍Where: Marymoor Park
💲Cost: varies
14. Visit Washington state and national parks for free
June is National Camping Month and so, unsurprisingly, contains not one but three days of free access to Washington’s state and national parks. This includes Free Fishing Weekend and Juneteenth. 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 7-8 and June 19
📍Where: Washington parks
💲Cost: Free!
15. 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 Bloc Party, Barenaked Ladies and Earth, Wind & Fire. Find tickets and the full calendar for the 2025 summer concerts here.
📅When: June 5-6, June 13-15, June 17, June 20-21, and June 27-28
📍Where: Chateau Ste. Michelle
💲Cost: varies
16. Sip and shop on the Ballard Summer Cocktail Trail
Sip from handcrafted cocktails while browsing Ballard’s boutique shops at this event that runs from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m. with doors opening at 4:00. See more info here (note that the website hasn’t been updated yet for this year but the link to tickets will have the correct info).
📅When: Saturday, June 14
📍Where: Ballard
💲Cost: $56
17. Go to the Georgetown Carnival
Bring the family to Seattle’s Georgetown neighborhood for this annual summer festival that will have food trucks, beer gardens, live music, carnival games, art, and more.
📅When: Saturday, June 14
📍Where: Georgetown
💲Cost: Free!
18. Celebrate Father’s Day at Museum of Flight
In honor of Father’s Day, dads can visit the Museum of Flight for free if accompanied by their child (of any age) on Sunday, June 15.
📅When: Sunday, June 15
📍Where: The Museum of Flight (9404 E. Marginal Way South)
💲Cost: Free for dads and kids age 4 and under!
19. Go to a free Juneteenth celebration
Juneteenth, a federal holiday commemorating the emancipation of enslaved African Americans, is on June 19. You can celebrate the day before 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: Wednesday, June 18 from 5:00 to 8:00 p.m.
📍Where: Rainier Beach Community Center
💲Cost: Free!
20. Get tickets for Songs of Black Folk
Another option for celebrating Juneteenth is Songs of Black Folk 2025, which “honors the resilience, creativity, and legacy of Black music, from spirituals to gospel, jazz, and beyond” at McCaw Hall in Seattle Center. Get more info and tickets on the event website.
📅When: June 22 at 7:00 p.m.
📍Where: McCaw Hall at Seattle Center
💲Cost: $60+
21. See an outdoor movie for free
Center City Cinema is a summer series of free outdoor movies in Seattle parks, courtesy of Seattle Parks and Recreation. You can see Pee Wee’s Big Adventure on June 18 at Freeway Park, Dr. Strangelove on June 20 at Cascade Playground, Wayne’s World on June 25 at Freeway Park, and a Wicked sing-along on June 27 at Cal Anderson Park (all starting at 6:30 p.m.). You can also see the full summer movie schedule here—it runs through September.
📅When: June 18, 20, 25, and 27
📍Where: Seattle parks
💲Cost: Free!
22. Catch a Mariners game
Don’t miss out on baseball season! The Seattle Mariners will be playing 11 home games at T-Mobile Park in June 2025. See the full schedule and get tickets on the Mariners website.
23. Cool down in Seattle’s outdoor public pools
Celebrate the start of summer by visiting one of Seattle’s outdoor pools. Colman Pool is an Olympic-size heated saltwater pool in West Seattle with a stunning beach setting that opens for daily operation on June 16. Mounger Pool in Magnolia opens for daily operation on June 23. Both pools are open with limited days/hours for preseason prior to those dates. Get more information on seattle.gov.
📅When: daily starting June 16 & June 23
📍Where: Colman Pool (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave W)
💲Cost: $7.50 for adults and $5.50 for youth
24. 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, craft vendors, and more at the annual Fremont Fair over summer solstice weekend. The main event is the Fremont Solstice Parade on Saturday, but the fun continues with a dog parade on Sunday. Read more about the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade.
📅When: June 21-22, 2025
📍Where: Fremont
💲Cost: Free!
25. Celebrate MOPOP’s 25th birthday
Celebrate the 25th year of Seattle’s Museum of Pop Culture during “a full day of live music, iconic artifacts, untold stories, and deep cuts from the vault.” Get more info and tickets on the MOPOP website.
📅When: June 21, 2025 from 10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📍Where: Museum of Pop Culture
💲Cost: $25
26. Camp out at the Beyond Wonderland festival
Enjoy three nights of camping and two days of music, art, and more at this “fantastical” festival located at the Gorge. Get tickets and all the details on the Beyond Wonderland website. This festival is for ages 18+.
📅When: June 21-22, 2025
📍Where: Gorge Ampitheatre
💲Cost: starting at $160 for one-day pass
27. Shop at the Renegade Craft Fair
You can shop for a wide variety of cool things created by over 180 artists at this curated arts and crafts fair in Magnuson Park. There will be some outdoor food trucks as well. See more info on the event website.
📅When: June 21 and 22 from 11:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
📍Where: Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park
💲Cost: $5 suggested donation
28. Celebrate Pride at the aquarium
Celebrate Pride at this after-hours event for ages 21+ at the Seattle Aquarium. There will be a drag show, a DJ, and more. Get more info and tickets on the Seattle Aquarium website.
📅When: June 26
📍Where: Seattle Aquarium
💲Cost: $50+
29. Go to a beer tasting at PacSci
Pacific Science Center is hosting their annual Brewology event on Saturday, June 28: 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: Saturday, June 28 from 7:00 to 10:00 p.m.
📍Where: Pacific Science Center
💲Cost: $50+ ($30 for designated drivers)
30. Dance for three days at Queer/Pride Festival
This three-day Pride music festival in Capitol Hill features headliners Tinashe, Lil’ Kim, and Rebecca Black for 2025. Get tickets and all the info you need to attend on the Queer/Pride Festival website.
📅When: June 27-29, 2025
📍Where: Capitol Hill
💲Cost: tickets start at $81 for single-day GA
31. Spend a weekend celebrating at Seattle PrideFest
The annual Seattle PrideFest takes place in two locations this June: in Capitol Hill on Saturday and in Seattle Center on Sunday. Both days run from noon to 8:00 p.m. and are for all ages. On Sunday you can follow the Seattle Pride Parade to the festivities at Seattle Center. Get more details on the Seattle Pride Fest website.
📅When: Saturday, June 28 and Sunday, June 29, 2025
📍Where: Capitol Hill and Seattle Center
💲Cost: Free!
32. Cheer for everyone in the Seattle Pride Parade
The largest Pride parade in Washington with 300,000 parade-goers, the annual 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. Note that the pre-show starts at 10:00 a.m. See more info on the Seattle Pride website.
📅When: Sunday, June 29, 2025 at 11:00 a.m.
📍Where: 4th Ave in Downtown Seattle (starting at 4th & Union)
💲Cost: Free!
33. 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.
34. 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.
35. Take a hike with Trailhead Direct
If you want to do a weekend 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! It runs from several Seattle starting points to trailheads at Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, Little Si, and Issaquah Alps. Ages 18 or under ride for free. See more information on the Trailhead Direct website.
When: Weekends in June
Cost: $2.75 for each direction (you can tap your Orca card)
36. 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.
37. 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.
38. Go whale watching
June is an ideal time for whale watching in the Seattle area! See our handy guide to seeing whales and orcas.
39. 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.
40. Catch a temporary museum exhibition
There are some really exciting exhibitions in Seattle’s museums right now, including an expansive Ai Weiwei exhibition at all of Seattle Art Museum’s three locations. Take time to see them this June since they won’t be around permanently. See all the current temporary exhibitions in Seattle here.
41. Get a drink on Seattle’s best rooftop bars
Summer is the perfect time to grab a drink on a rooftop bar, and luckily Seattle has some really good options with views, excellent cocktails, and good food. See our guide to Seattle’s best rooftop bars, including the newest one: the first rooftop bar in Pioneer Square.