Things to do this weekend in and around Seattle
Friendly fun in Seattle & the Puget Sound region for Friday, July 17, 2026 – Sunday, July 19, 2026. Check out these highlights!
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Friday, July 17, 2026
Seattle Mariners Home Games - July 17–19, 2026 - Seattle, WA. Catch Major League Baseball action at Safeco Field and cheer on the Mariners during their home series.
37th Annual Seafair Indian Days Powwow - July 17–19, 2026 - Seattle, WA. Experience vibrant Native American culture with dancing, drumming, and traditional regalia at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center.
Pacific Science Center presents LEGO® Artemis Adventure - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Seattle, WA. Build and experiment with LEGO while learning about NASA’s Artemis missions and the science of space exploration at Pacific Science Center.
KIDSTAGE Hadestown: Teen Edition - July 17–19, 2026 (and select additional dates) - Issaquah, WA. Enjoy a teen-performed musical theatre production of Hadestown at Village Theatre’s KIDSTAGE program.
Saturday, July 18, 2026
Summer Splash! Festival of Fun - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Olympia, WA. Play with water features, hands-on exhibits, and special outdoor activities at Hands On Children’s Museum’s summer festival.
Mini Golf at Olympic Sculpture Park - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Seattle, WA. Putt your way through a creative mini golf course set among outdoor art and waterfront views at Olympic Sculpture Park.
Alki Art Fair 2026 at Alki Beach Park - July 17–19, 2026 - Seattle, WA. Browse local art, listen to live music, and enjoy beachside family fun along Alki Beach.
Public Peapod Program - The Center for Wooden Boats - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Seattle, WA. Head to Lake Union to paddle traditional peapod boats and learn basic boating skills with The Center for Wooden Boats.
Sunday, July 19, 2026
Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Seattle, WA. Visit the Burke Museum to see stunning Coast Salish textiles and learn how weaving reflects cultural strength and tradition.
Thirty Years and Counting: The Making of the Washington State History Museum - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Tacoma, WA. Explore how the Washington State History Museum was created and how it tells the stories of the state’s past.
Moomins' Sea Adventures & Tove and the Sea: Stories of joy, imagination, and belonging - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing) - Seattle, WA. Discover whimsical Moomin tales and artwork in a family-friendly exhibit at the National Nordic Museum.
Kids Bowl Free - Register your kids for a Summer Fun Bowling Pass today! - July 17–19, 2026 (and ongoing summer dates) - Various locations near Seattle, WA. Sign up for a pass that lets kids bowl two free games a day all summer at participating bowling centers.