The weather may have cooled a bit, but Seattle's summer events are still hot! From watch parties and art walks to garden classes and historical talks, our Seattle Department of Neighborhoods’ (DON) list of upcoming community events has a little something for everyone. With all the fun kicking up around the city, the streets will be just a little busier than usual. Plan ahead and give yourself extra time to make your trip easier. Check out this SDOT travel guide to help plan

Formerly known as Summer of Safety, Seattle Parks and Recreation's free drop-in program offers structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer. Seattle Parks and Recreation (SPR) is launching Summer Teen XP (Experience) - Belong, Become, Thrive, formerly known as Summer of Safety, a free summer drop-in program offering structured activities, caring mentors, and welcoming spaces for youth throughout the summer. Operating at 16 commu

2026 Seattle Pride Parade Grand Marshal, DeAunt’e Damper; Photo by Erica Daniels Rally the Streets: Seattle Pride Parade Returns Downtown Nearly 300,000 Expected Along 4th Avenue on Sunday, June 28 for Washington's Largest Pride Celebration SEATTLE – It’s time to ‘Rally’ and bring your full self on Sunday, June 28, as the Seattle Pride Parade takes over downtown Seattle. Nearly 300,000 people are expected to line Fourth Avenue (from Union Street to Denny Way) as more than

Weekend Service Impacts Routes 1, 2, 3, 4, 7, 8, 10, 11, 12, 13, 24, 33, 40, 49, 62, 70, 101, 150, ST 545, ST 550, ST 554, RapidRide C and G Lines will be rerouted in downtown Seattle on Sunday, June 28 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. during the Seattle Pride Parade; Routes 1, 7, 14, 21, 36, 62, 70, 106, ST 554, RapidRide E and G Lines will be rerouted Friday, June 26 4 p.m. to Saturday, June 27 1 a.m. due to street closures near Seattle Stadium for the World Cup match; Routes 5 and 61

By Ann Okwuwolu, Executive Director It Takes A Village AMSA Edition This year marks a milestone that fills my heart with gratitude and pride: the 10th Annual Juneteenth Celebration hosted by It Takes A Village AMSA Edition. When we hosted our first Juneteenth celebration in 2016, the vision was simple. I wanted to create a space where Black families in Southeast Seattle could come together to celebrate freedom, culture, resilience, and community. I wanted our children to lear

For the first time in over 30 years, the United States is hosting the World Cup. North American partners United States, Mexico and Canada will collectively host 48 teams for 104 games across 16 host cities. Six of the matches will take place here at Seattle’s Lumen Field starting Monday June 15! Belgium v. Egypt June 15; Australia v. USA June 19; Bosnia-Herzegovina v. Qatar June 24 and Egypt v. Iran on June 26. We also host two elimination games, on July 1 and July 6. The

by SEA_Neighborhood on June 11, 2026 Seattle’s neighborhoods come alive in the summer! As we all relish warmer weather and longer days, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) wants to help you enjoy the vibrancy of our city – block by block, neighborhood by neighborhood. This summer is extra special as we welcome visitors from around the globe for the FIFA World Cup. Throughout June and July, we have an opportunity to represent the values of our city on a global stage and shar

PrideFest Capitol Hill Saturday, June 27, 2026 12:00 PM 8:00 PM PrideFest (map) One of the nation’s biggest Pride Festivals is back, and PrideFest is still 100% free for all. Follow the parade to the Seattle Center for hundreds of vendors, food and drink options, and entertainment on three stages. Did we say it was free? Yes, all are welcome. DATE: Sunday, June 28, 2026TIME: noon-8pmLOCATION: Seattle CenterCOST: Free

With the FIFA World Cup 2026 soccer tournament upon us, new and regular riders will encounter several improvements to the passenger experience in addition to increased service on match days. In stations: At the International District/Chinatown Station, all escalators and elevators have been overhauled and modernized and are in service. Additional ORCA readers have also been added at station entrances. Good Maps is now available in 25 languages for station navigation in

As gameday excitement rolls in, congestion and closures are expected. Whether you bus, bike, or even boat into the city, plan ahead with these helpful resources. Transportation Seattle is one of the only FWC26 host cities with a stadium in the heart of downtown—That means fans can walk, bike, hop on bus, street car or even a ferry to get to the match or fan celebration without ever needing a car. Seattle Stadium: One of the Most Accessible World Cup Venues in North America Se

Delbert Richardson and his national award-winning American History Travelling Museum, the “Unspoken Truths.” Larry Gossett invites you to a Special Juneteenth Event, Saturday, June 20th, 1:00pm to 3:00pm. at New Hope Missionary Baptist Church, 124 21st Avenue, Seattle. This event is sponsored by Puget Sound Advocates for Retirement Action (PSARA). Juneteenth celebrates the liberation of African Americans from slavery in the USA. Our event features brother Delbert Richardson

Seattle, WA — Community members, elected officials, partners, and supporters gathered on June 5 in Rainier Beach for a soil-turning ceremony marking the start of construction on the Tubman Health Center, a 26,000-square-foot community-designed health facility years in the making. Located within walking distance of the Rainier Beach light rail station, the future site became a place of ceremony and reflection, honoring the collective effort that brought the project to this

Let me tell you about my pastor, Rev. Dr. Robert L. Jeffrey, Sr. of New Hope Missionary Baptist Church. Some pastors preach from the pulpit. Pastor Jeffrey has spent his life preaching, teaching, building, and serving. Long before arriving in Seattle in 1986, he was already making a difference through civil rights advocacy, poverty reduction programs, community development, and education. His life’s work has been centered on helping people who have been locked out of opportun

SEATTLE - Today, Mayor Katie B. Wilson released the following statement on FIFA World Cup safety: "Earlier this week, I received an updated briefing from the Seattle Police Department and Federal Bureau of Investigation on the current global and local threat environment. The breadth and depth of intelligence gathering that informed the briefing identified general but credible threats to safety and security during the games. While not unexpected given an event of this magnitud

by SEA_Neighborhoods on May 26, 2026 Award Nomination Form || On May 2, the Department of Neighborhoods (DON) kicked off a yearlong celebration to mark our 35th Anniversary. The recognition began on Neighbor Day, a citywide tradition that was initiated by a community member to celebrate the “goodness in those around us and strengthen our bonds with one another.” Since our establishment in 1991, DON has helped neighbors turn connection into action by bringing people together a

June 1, 2026 – On June 1, ORCA is launching a new promotional pass, the 3-Day Puget Pass, allowing riders to save money on transit across the Puget Sound region throughout the summer. This promotional Regional Day Pass is available through August 31, 2026. The 3-Day Puget Pass is a multi-day pass which allows adult fare riders to travel around the region for an $18.00 flat rate, or $6.00 for ORCA LIFT and RRFP Senior and Disabled fare riders. This pass makes it simple for r

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Public Health Camp When: August 3 to 7, 9am to 3:30pm Where: King County Chinook Building (401 5th Avenue, Seattle) Ages: Young people 16 and older About:  Learn about public health and explore STEAM career paths! This hands-on learning opportunity will immerse participants in the daily work of nurses, research scientists, epidemiologists, health educators and more. Lunch and snacks provided each day. See highlights from last year’s camp on the Public Health Insider blog. Co

Buses replace trains from Capitol Hill to Stadium and South Bellevue stations Passengers are reminded that Link 1 and 2 Line trains will experience significant disruptions this Saturday, May 30 and Sunday, May 31 for planned system maintenance on the Crosslake Connection, and rail replacement work in the Downtown Seattle Transit Tunnel. Link shuttle buses will replace trains during the work, serving all closed stations. During the closure, 1 Line trains will operate from Lyn