10 things to do in and around Seattle this weekend (August 2-4)

Happy first weekend of August, Seattle! Summer is truly flying by! There is still much to do before it ends, and this warm month is still ahead of us, so let’s get out there and make the most of it! Here are 10 things to do in and around Seattle this weekend!

Center City Cinema

Have you caught a movie outdoors yet this summer? There is still time to check one out as they run through August. This Friday, you can catch “The Fifth Element.”

When: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: Freeway Park, 700 Seneca St
Cost:  Free

Movies at the Mural

Or perhaps head to the Seattle Center for Movies at the Mural, where you can picnic on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheatre lawn, in front of a state-of-the-art 40-foot screen, with the Space Needle looming above. This Friday, it is screening “Everything Everywhere All At Once.”

When: Friday, August 2nd, 2024
Where: Mural Amphitheatre
Cost:  Free

Seattle Fleet Week & Boeing Maritime Celebration

The Seattle Fleet Week returns to Seafair once again! Besides the Parade of Ships through Elliot Bay, visitors are invited to meet the sailors and guardsmen, enjoy free music, and take ship tours.

When: Thursday, August 1st, to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Pier 46
Cost: Free to attend

Seattle Mariners

Head to a ball game this weekend, as the Seattle Mariners play at home against the Philadelphia Phillies. There are several promotions on this weekend as well, that includes a drone show on Friday, and Mariners Bucket Hat Day on Sunday.

When: Friday, August 2nd, to Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: T-Mobile Park
Cost: $28+

Kite Festival

The Pierce County Kite Festival is back and bigger than ever with two fun-filled days at Chambers Creek Regional Park! Besides kite demonstrations, you can expect family kite flying, inflatables, food trucks, vendors, and other fun activities! If you need a kite, you can pre-purchase and register for a kite kit online with us and build it yourself at the park!

When: Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: 6320 Grandview Dr. W., University Place, WA
Cost:  $5/ kite kit & $10 parking

Umoja Fest

Umoja Fest celebrates the best of the African American Community and the African Diaspora culture. The Fest will feature music, food, small businesses and culture for a weekend.

When: Saturday, August 3rd and Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Judkins Park, 2150 S Norman St.
Cost: Free

Alanis Morissette

Alanis Morissette is back! The Canadian singer/songwriter is on The Triple Moon Tour in 2024 with Joan Jett and the Blackhearts and Morgan Wade.

When: Saturday, August 3rd, 2024
Where: White River Amphitheatre, 40601 Auburn Enumclaw Road, Auburn
Cost: $54.35+

Shakespeare in the Park

Shakespeare in the Park is a performance not to miss this summer. Running until Sunday, August 4th, the Seattle Shakespeare Company hosts free, outdoor performances of classical plays in parks throughout the Puget Sound region.

When: On now until Sunday, August 4th
Where: Various locations
Cost: Free

Free Entrance Days in the National Parks

On six days this year, all National Park Service sites that charge an entrance fee will offer free admission to everyone! One of those days is coming up this August so plan ahead.

When: Sunday, August 4th
Where:National Parks
Cost: Free

Seattle Peace Concerts

Seattle Peace Concerts is hosting a Sunday event with a line up that includes: Kibo HiFi, Ital Counselor, Culture Yard Sound. They are free to attend.

When: Sunday, August 4th, 2024
Where: Lower Woodland Shelter, 1000 N. 50th Street
Cost: Free

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