45 Exciting Things To Do This June In Seattle
From an immersive VR voyage to festivals and Pride events, there's no shortage of ways to enjoy the start of summer in Seattle.
We made it through a long, unusually rainy May! Now it’s finally June and the month 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. Feel like you’re in outer space as you gaze into The Infinite
The Infinite is an immersive experience that transports guests into space aboard the International Space Station, through an awe-inspiring journey. See more details here.
When: Mondays, Wednesdays, Thursdays and Sundays (10am – 7pm); Fridays and Saturdays (10am – 8pm)
Where: Tacoma Armory
Cost: $48 for adults
2. Walk alongside the dinosaurs
Go back millions of years to a land ruled by giants! Dinos Alive: An Immersive Experience brings you face to face with the fearsome and spectacular dinosaurs that dominated the animal world for 140 million years. From the turkey-sized Velociraptors to the mighty T-rex, interact with life-sized, moving animatronics of a large variety of species, and see these magnificent creatures in their natural Jurassic habitat. Step into another world and learn something new in an experience that’s fun for the whole family! And tickets are available for purchase here.
3. Step into the world of Van Gogh
Following its massive success in cities across Europe, Asia and the Americas, the incredible Van Gogh Exhibition has arrived in Seattle. Take an awe-inspiring journey into the incomparable universe of Van Gogh, one of the greatest artistic geniuses of the 19th century. Explore his life, his work, and his secrets as never before through cutting-edge 360 degree digital projections, a one-of-a-kind VR experience, and a uniquely atmospheric light and sound show. Hurry up and get your tickets before it’s too late!
4. Take in a Taylor Swift tribute by candlelight
There is one remaining June date to see a talented string quartet performing a tribute to Taylor Swift in the gorgeous Lotte Hotel. The Sanctuary Grand Ballroom will be bathed in the glow of candlelight, creating a romantic and memorable experience. Get your tickets here.
5. Catch Bob Dylan at The Paramount
Happy 81st Birthday to the legendary, @bobdylan! 🎈 What’s your favorite Dylan song?
Don’t miss your chance to see him live at The Paramount June 1 & 2! Get your tickets here: https://t.co/ofGfQdKEVA pic.twitter.com/51w1nDDUPR
— Seattle Theatre Group (@stgpresents) May 24, 2022
There are still a few tickets left via Seattle Theatre Group, so don’t dawdle if you love Bob Dylan!
When: June 1st & 2nd
Where: The Paramount Theater (911 Pine Street)
Cost: $88+
6. Enjoy a few laughs at Central Comedy Show
Looking to liven up your Thursday night? This live stand-up show located in the Central District is sure to be a fun evening. Tickets are still available here.
When: Thursday, June 2 at 8pm
Where: Central Cinema (1411 21st Ave)
Cost: $20
7. Celebrate Pride in the Park
Pride month kicks off here in Seattle at 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, and popular Seattle band, Fly Moon Royalty, as the headliner. See more details here.
When: Saturday, June 4; noon to 7pm
Where: Volunteer Park
Cost: Free!
8. Dance it out at So Dreamy Music Fest
This two-day music and arts festival in Capitol Hill centers a lineup of QTBIPOC performers. All ages are welcome until 10pm. See more info here.
When: Saturday, June 4 and Sunday, June 5 starting at 2pm
Where: Cafe Racer and Vermillion
Cost: Tickets start at $20
9. Enjoy a discounted drink (or two) with a show at Drag Happy Hour
Swing by Queer/Bar in Capitol Hill on Tuesday nights for Mary: a drag happy hour with Jane Don’t! This weekly drag happy hour has rotating guest performances and drink specials (and you can stick around for Queeraoke afterwards).
When: Every Tuesday at 7pm
Where: Queer/Bar (1518 11th Avenue)
Cost: Varies
10. Lean into the Seattle Freeze at a Silent Reading Party
Hosted in the cozy Fireside Room at Hotel Sorrento, this classic Seattle event invites you to bring something to read in companionable silence with strangers while relaxing piano music is played. Note that there is a $20 food/drink minimum in addition to your reservation fee. Get more details here.
When: First Wednesday of each month
Where: Hotel Sorrento (900 Madison St)
Cost: $8-$40
11. Be serenaded by Tori Amos
Enjoy a night with ’90s icon Tori Amos. The songwriter will be performing at the beautiful Paramount Theater. See more information about snagging your seat here before it sells out.
When: Sunday, June 5th
Where: The Paramount (911 Pine Street)
Cost: $45+
12. South Lake Union Saturday Market
From now until the beginning of October, you can stroll through South Lake Union and enjoy food and wares from 75 booths. See the market’s website here.
When: Every Saturday from 11am – 4pm
Where: South Lake Union
Cost: Free!
13. Fremont Sunday Market
Why not pack your summer weekends with back-to-back street markets? This one in the zany neighborhood of Fremont happens every Sunday and has over 150 booths selling all sorts of delicious food and creative goods. Find their website here.
When: Every Sunday from 10am – 4 pm
Where: Fremont
Cost: Free!
14. Belt it out at weekly karaoke
Sometimes you just need to let it out in a room full of strangers. This weekly karaoke is free and is in the lively Capitol Hill neighborhood, so it’s sure to be a reliable way to end your Monday on a high note (perhaps not literally, depending on your range).
When: Every Monday from 8pm – 11:30pm
Where: Cafe Racer (1510 11th Ave)
Cost: Free
15. Join your friends for Brews ‘n Board Games
Looking for a chill Sunday activity to do with your friends? You can sip on happy hour beers while playing board games (your own or the brewery’s supply) and even win prizes.
When: Every Sunday from 1pm – 8pm
Where: Snapshot Brewing (8005 Greenwood Ave N)
Cost: Free/varies
16. 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 here.
When: Weekends (now through September 11th)
Where: From Seattle to trailheads at Mount Si, Mount Teneriffe, and Little Si
Cost: $1.50-$2.75
17. Enjoy a “feel-good” show by Hannah Gadsby
You may be familiar with stand-up Hannah Gadsby from her Netflix specials, “Douglas” and “Nanette.” Now you can catch Gadsby in person as she will be performing her new show in Seattle this June at the Moore Theatre. See details here but hurry: tickets are almost sold out.
When: Saturday, June 11
Where: Moore Theater
Cost: tickets start at $40
18. Shop and sip coffee at Makers Market
This U-District cafe is holding a mini makers’ market. Get a coffee and browse all sorts of handmade goods created by locals.
When: Saturday, June 11; 11am – 3pm
Where: Ugly Mug Cafe
Cost: Free!
19. Dig for treasure at the SODO Flea Market
Don’t miss this eclectic flea market held at the aptly-named Epic Antique.
When: Saturday, June 11
Where: Epic Antique
Cost: Free!
20. Attend an open house at Pike Place Market
You can enjoy special discounts while shopping at ten participating stores during this “open house” event hosted by Pike Place Market.
When: Saturday, June 11; 3pm – 5pm
Where: Western Ave in Pike Place Market
Cost: Free!
21. Hit the slopes
Great news if you didn’t get enough time on the slopes this winter: Crystal Mountain has extended its ski season to June 12! From 9am to 2:30pm, you can ski and board in Green Valley.
When: Fridays to Sundays, now through June 12
Where: Green Valley
Cost: varies
22. Experience “Contact High: A Visual History of Hip-Hop”
If you haven’t caught this exhibit of hip-hop history at MoPop yet, be sure to go this June. See more information about the exhibit and museum here.
When: Tuesdays to Thursdays, 10 am–5 pm
Where: Museum of Pop Culture (325 Fifth Ave N)
Cost: $30+
23. Take advantage of this month’s free state parks days
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 parks. If you’re not sure where to go, check out our guide to some of the best state parks in WA.
When: June 11, 12, and 19
Where: any WA state park
Cost: Free!
24. Enjoy a month-long lineup of concerts in the park
Marymoor Park Concerts are a June staple that should not be missed! This month features headliners such as Barenaked Ladies and Bleachers, among others. See the full calendar here.
When: June 9 to June 25
Where: Marymoor Park
Cost: varies
25. 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 She & Him and Third Eye Blind. See the full calendar here.
When: June 15-25
Where: Chateau Ste. Michelle
Cost: varies
26. 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 the weekend of June 18. 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.
When: starting the weekend of June 18
Where: Colman Pool (8603 Fauntleroy Way SW) and Mounger Pool (2535 32nd Ave W)
Cost: $6.25 for one adult day pass
27. Catch an outdoor movie at the park
Movies at Marymoor is a classic summer Seattle activity. You can park your car and enjoy a picnic or visit one of the food trucks. Some of the movies you can enjoy this June are Labyrinth, Back to the Future, and Moana. See the entire movie schedule here.
When: now until August
Where: Marymoor Park
Cost: $30 per car
28. Celebrate Juneteenth at Festival Sundiata: Black Arts Fest
This Juneteenth celebration at Seattle Center promises the following: hip hop, dance, gospel, visual arts, soul food, exhibits and a marketplace! See information about each day’s hours and more here.
When: Friday, June 17 to Sunday, June 19
Where: Seattle Center
Cost: Free!
29. View a new exhibit of Nordic art for a limited time
For just a few weeks, you can visit the National Nordic Museum in Ballard to view a new exhibit of 56 paintings by Danish, Norwegian, and Swedish artists from Sweden’s Nationalmuseum. See more details here.
When: now through July 17th
Where: Nordic Museum (2655 NW Market St)
Cost: $20
30. Have some after-dark fun at the Summer Solstice Night Market
This summer night market promises street food, music, local vendors selling handmade goods and antiques, plus more!
When: June 17-18
Where: Magnuson Park Hangar 30
Cost: Free!
31. Get groovy at Daylight Disco
Visit Dreamland Bar in Fremont to celebrate summer solstice. They’ll have DJs starting at 11am and well into the evening, as well as “more disco balls than you’ve seen in your life.”
When: Saturday, June 18
Where: Dreamland Bar in Fremont
Cost: Free!
32. 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. See all the details here.
When: Saturday, June 18 and Sunday, June 19
Where: Gorge Ampitheatre
Cost: starting at $139
33. Explore ending and upcoming exhibits at these museums
Seattle has several incredible museums, two of which are presenting exhibits in June that are not to be missed. Seattle Art Museum presents “Indigenous Matrix: Northwest Women Printmakers” starting on June 15. In this exhibit, you can view stunning Northwest Native silkscreen prints by Indigenous women.
At the Frye Art Museum, you only have until June 5 to view the paintings of Los Angeles–based artist Christina Quarles. Starting on June 25, you can check out two new Frye exhibits: “Jeremy Shaw: Liminals” and “Romare Bearden: Abstraction.”
When: now
Where: Frye Art Museum; Seattle Art Museum
Cost: varies
34. 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 at 2pm.
When: Saturday, June 18th and Sunday, June 19th
Where: Fremont
Cost: Free!
35. Spend an evening with indie folk band Fleet Foxes
Popular indie folk band Fleet Foxes hails from Seattle and they are returning this June to perform at the Moore Theater. Get your tickets and more information here.
When: Friday, June 23 at 8pm
Where: The Moore Theater (1932 Second Avenue)
Cost: $39.75+
36. Support Seattle Art Museum at this interactive, art-filled evening
Spend an evening at the Olympic Sculpture Park participating in interactive games, art studios, and tasting experiences. The cost of your ticket will go towards support Seattle Art Museum. Find more information about attending here.
When: Saturday, June 24; 7pm to midnight
Where: Olympic Sculpture Park
Cost: $250
37. Connect with another culture at the Seattle Iranian Festival
Celebrate Iranian culture at the Seattle Center Armory with Persian food, performances, handmade goods, and more. This year’s theme is the “Celebration of Iranian Women.” Get more info here.
When: Saturday, June 25; 11am – 7pm
Where: Seattle Center Armory
Cost: Free!
38. Spend a weekend celebrating at Seattle PrideFest
The 16th annual Seattle PrideFest will be taking place in two locations this June: in Capitol Hill on Saturday and in Seattle Center on Sunday. Events include a community cleanup, beer gardens, food vendors, performances, and dancing in the fountain. Check out the Seattle PrideFest website for more details here.
When: Saturday, June 25 and Sunday, June 26
Where: Capitol Hill and Seattle Center
Cost: Free!
39. Dance for three days at Queer/Pride Festival
This Pride music festival in Capitol Hill features headliners Iggy Azalea, Kim Petras, and Princess Nokia. Get all the info you need to attend here.
When: June 24 – June 26
Where: Capitol Hill
Cost: tickets start at $50
40. Cheer on 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 here.
When: Sunday, June 26; 11am – 3pm
Where: Starts at 4th & Pike; ends at 2nd Ave & Denny Way
Cost: Free!
41. Join a popular author to discuss her new book
New York Times bestselling author Ottessa Moshfegh will appear in conversation with Seattle writer Kim Fu at the Seattle Public Library. Moshfegh will be discussing her new novel, “Lapvona.” This event is free but make sure to register ahead of time.
When: Monday, June 27
Where: Seattle Public Library
Cost: Free!
42. Get fresh produce and more at your neighborhood’s 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. Neighborhoods where you’ll find these markets are University District, West Seattle, Capitol Hill, Columbia City, Lake City, Phinney, and Magnolia. You can see your neighborhood’s farmers market schedule for the summer here.
43. 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 options in Seattle.
44. Take advantage of whale watching season
Whale watching season started in May and continues throughout June. See our handy guide to seeing whales and orcas.
45. Make the most of Pride at Seattle’s best gay 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 are sure to have special discounts and events happening all through June for Pride. See our list of the best gay bars in Capitol Hill.