Long week hey? Well whether you’re looking to relax this weekend or have some fun, there are plenty of things to do. You can see some art, enjoy live concerts, kick back and relax with eats by the water and so much more. Here are 10 of the best things to do in Seattle this weekend.
Beats & Eats
This unique music and food series happens every Friday from 4:30 pm to 7:30 pm on Pier 62’s waterfront park. When you arrive you can grab a bite or two to eat from the local onsite food trucks and sit back to watch the DJs spin. Best of all, the series runs until September 3rd so you still have plenty of time to check it out.
When: Each Friday until September 9th
Where: Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way
Cost: Free/Varies
Tame Impala with Perfume Genius
Get to the Gorge to experience everyone’s favorite psych-rock band Tame Impala. If you haven’t seen a concert yet this year, this is a great way to return to concert-going. Because let’s face it, chances are that you already know all the words to their songs.
When: August 6th
Where: Gorge Amphitheatre, 754 Silica Road NW George, WA
Cost: $150+
Carpool Cinema
Local fave Scarecrow Video is partnering with the Phinney Neighborhood Association, UHeights, and Companis for its outdoor movie series once again this summer. You’ll be able to watch both adult and family-friendly movies every Thursday and Saturday this August. Don’t miss out!
When: Until August 28th
Where: Phinney Center, 6615 Dayton Ave N
Cost: $20 per car
Duwamish River Festival
Did you know that Seattle’s beautiful Duwamish River is actually a Superfund Site due to industrialization in the area and decades of dumping and pollution? Oh, and it’s the ancestral land of the Duwamish First Nations. If you didn’t know either of those things then you should check out the Duwamish River Festival and learn about the river and how you can help preserve it and restore it for future generations to come.
When: August 7th
Where: South Park Plaza, 8456 Dallas Ave S
Cost: Free
Seattle Deconstructed Art Fair
The Deconstructed Art Fair is the substitute for the larger Seattle Art Fair which draws local, national, and international galleries. But what makes it extra cool is that it allows for smaller and local galleries to get a larger audience. In fact, this year there are over 50 galleries participating and you can visit them all on your own time online and in person.
When: Until August 31st
Where: Participating galleries around Seattle
Cost: Free
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Susanna Bluhm The Monkey-rope
If you’re looking to see some art this weekend then you can head over to J. Rinehart Gallery to see Susanna Bluhm’s The Monkey rope. The show features Bluhm’s abstract landscape-based paintings which come from her Red Country series. These paintings are all about meeting people in red states and learning to connect.
When: Until August 7th
Where: 319 Third Ave S
Cost: Free
Treat yourself to some delicious sushi
We know that picking food in warm weather can be a bit hard. That’s why we’re big fans of sushi during the summer and we’re lucky enough to have a whole host of delicious restaurants to choose from. Of course, we did the hard work for you and made a list of some of our faves.
Where: Click above to see our picks
Play some mini-golf
What’s a better way to spend a sunny day than playing mini-golf? Round up your friends or family for a round or two of mini-golf at some of the best courses in and around Seattle. Don’t worry we have you covered with our picks of where to go as always.
Where: Click above to see our picks
Visit Seattle’s coolest mall
If you’re looking to shop for some unique items this weekend then you need to check out the Georgetown Trailer Park Mall. It’s exactly what it sounds like but it’s full of both vintage and handmade goodies that you’re definitely going to want to take home. Or you might just find the perfect gift for a friend.
Where: 5805 Airport Way S
Hours: Saturday 11 am-6 pm, Sunday 11 am-4 pm
See what’s new on Netflix
If you can believe it, August is almost here. With a new month comes new Netflix additions so plan ahead and see what’s gracing computer screens near you. Who knows, you might just see an old fave or find a wild new fave on there. But you’ll have to see for yourself.
Where: Click above to see our picks
As you can see there’s plenty to do so be sure to get out there and have some fun regardless of what you choose. With that have a great weekend and we’ll catch you back here next week.
