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It’s almost the weekend, and it looks like sunny skies ahead. As we approach the middle of August, it’s good to plan some outdoor days to enjoy the warm weather as much as we can! So check out a festival or block party this weekend, or look up to find the Perseid Meteor Shower! Let’s have a look at the best things to do in and around Seattle this weekend.
The Mural Amphitheatre lawn transforms into an outdoor theatre with a 40-foot screen and the iconic Space Needle in view this summer. The series takes place on Fridays and feature popular movies that include classic and contemporary films that are appropriate for all-ages. This weekend, you can watch Dune (1984).
When: Friday, August 9th, 2024
Where: 305 Harrison St
Cost: Free
The Seattle Mariners play at home this weekend against the NY Mets. And on Friday, you can catch Family Favorites Fireworks Night, as well as the dance and sing along to your kids’ favorite songs at the postgame show.
When: Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Where: T-Mobile Park
Cost: $30+
Experience summer at The Lodge, with fun events and activities happening on-site all season long including the Nordic Nouveau Dinner on August 30, Sagemoor Vineyards Winemaker’s Dinner on August 29, Catalyst Artwalk every Tuesday of the month, and Game Night with Over the Brick every Thursday! Plus, you can still sign up for Youth Pickleball Camp!
Now in its 18th year, the South Lake Union Block Party is described as “the largest and longest running festival focused on celebrating and showcasing our neighborhood.”
This year, the party will take place on Friday, August 9th, and it all kicks off at 11 am. Festivities continue throughout the day, ending at 10 pm.
When: Friday, August 9th, 2024
Where: 101 Westlake Ave N, Seattle, WA
Cost: Free to attend
The Seattle Theatre Group (STG) is bringing back the eclectic and intimate three-day, all-ages music festival that celebrates local to international musical acts with an emphasis on music discovery.
The lineup includes over 30 bands playing different stages, and features headliners St. Vincent, Black Pumas, and Toro Y Moi, with Spoon, Killer Mike, Stephen Sanchez, Ethel Cain, and Earl Sweatshirt.
When: Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Where: 32610 NE 32nd St. Carnation, WA
Cost: $129.50+
The annual three-day foodie is back! Head to Edmonds to check out the music, makers, food, and fun this week!
When: Friday, August 9th to Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Where: 310 – 6th Ave N, Edmonds
Cost: $25+
Love all things Hello Kitty and Sanrio universe? Get excited because the Hello Kitty Cafe Truck is coming back to Washington not once, but twice this summer. The Hello Kitty Cafe vehicle will be returning in August, stopping in Tacoma for its first of two stops this month.
When: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Where: Tacoma Mall, 4502 S Steele St, Tacoma
Cost: Free to attend
This weekend, celebrate art, culture and community. Expect live music, art market, food, and more. And on August 10th, the Fair is celebrating National Happiness Happens Day.
When: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Where: 2524 16th Ave. S
Cost: Free to attend
Get ready for a night of epic creativity, Seattle. At Art Battle, you can watch talented artists compete in three rounds of 20-minute masterpieces, all created with open materials. The pieces will be auctioned off and the crowd will crown the ultimate champion of the night.
When: Saturday, August 10th, 2024
Where: Leif Erikson Hall, 2245 Northwest 57th Street
Cost: $15-$25
Taking place on Sunday, August 11 from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. in Cal Anderson Park, this annual event is described as “Seattle’s longest running community-wide garage sale.”
According to organizers, the Capitol Hill Garage Sale regularly features “over 100 people selling their treasures in Cal Anderson Park in addition to many independent garage sales at homes across Capitol Hill.”
When: Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Where: 1000 E Pine St, Seattle
Cost: Free to attend
ScHoolboy Q released the critically acclaimed, Blue Lips, earlier this year, and will be on a “Blue Lips Weekends” Tour starting in July. It wraps in Seattle on August 11th.
When: Sunday, August 11th, 2024
Where: Showbox SoDo, 1700 1st Avenue South
Cost: $55
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