Upcoming Community Events

Seattle Department of Neighborhoods

July 17 – 19 | Seafair Indian Days Powwow, Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center. The annual Powwow showcases traditional Indigenous cooking, jewelry-making, music, and especially dancing. Throughout the day, tribes from across the region in United States and Canada celebrate and honor cultural traditions through song, dance, and community. All are welcome to attend this free event!

July 18 – 19 | Lavender U-Pick Sale, Interbay P-Patch. Explore multiple lavender varieties to harvest your own bouquet and shop a selection of lavender goods and plant starts. All proceeds support the Interbay P-Patch.

July 18 - 19 | World Soccer Fan Celebration, U-District Light Rail Station. A free, two-day celebration that transforms the square into a neighborhood festival for the tournament's final weekend. Both days feature live match viewing on a huge outdoor LED screen: the third-place match on Saturday and the championship final on Sunday.

July 18 | Beacon Food Forest Work Party, Beacon Food Forest. Come help steward the land and build community on 3.5 acres of an urban farm in Beacon Hill. No experience or registration necessary, just drop in!

July 19 | Hometeam Soccer + Sounds, Brick Park (Occidental Mall) Gather in Pioneer Square's Brick Park (Occidental Mall) to watch the final World Cup match with community. Hosted by Seattle Arts & Culture 

July 19 | FIFA Outdoor Watch Party: Final Match, Rainier Playfield, Columbia City. Live match screening, soccer-themed field activities, community programming, and family friendly engagement opportunities. Hosted by Seattle Parks & Recreation.

July 19 | Beacon Food Forest Emergency Hub Grand Opening, Beacon Food Forest. ​The City of Seattle has partnered with self-organized, local community groups to form Emergency Hubs: places for people to gather, exchange information and goods, and offer each other support in the event of a natural disaster.

July 22 | Giving Garden Work Party,  Picardo Farm. Help P-Patch community gardeners upkeep Giving Garden plots and harvest food to help people in need. 

July 23 - 26 | Seattle Art Fair, Lumen Field Event Center. A one-of-a-kind showcase for the vibrant arts community of the Pacific Northwest, and a leading destination for the best in modern and contemporary art.

July 21 - Aug 30 | Dancing Til Dusk Various locations. A series of summer events at City parks across Seattle featuring free music, lessons, and a community dance party!

July 24 - 26 | Bite of Seattle, Seattle Center. The beloved annual food festival brings together more than 300 food vendors, retail pop-ups, craft beer and wine tastings, and musical artists. Admission is free. 

July 25 | Environmental Health Services' Rodent Roadshow Workshop, Judkins P-Patch Community Garden. A free workshop providing support and education on rodent control in gardens. Traps and inspection tools will be provided. Open to all community members. Supported by DON. 

July 28 | Magnolia Skatepark Community Meeting, Magnolia Community Center. Share your ideas and feedback on design for a new cast-in-place concrete skate dot at Magnolia Playfield. Supported by DON.

Aug 1 | Lake City Summer Festival & Parade, NE 125th St. between 25th Ave NE and Lake City Way NE. A vibrant neighborhood festival with food vendors, artisan market, musical performances, family fun zone, and multiple parades. Supported by DON. 

Aug 4 | National Night Out, Citywide. This annual, nationwide event promotes police-community partnerships, heightens crime prevention awareness, and builds neighborhood camaraderie through block parties, cookouts, and festivals. Find a registered event near you, or plan your own!

Aug 7 | Central District Art Walk. A free, family-friendly neighborhood gathering in Seattle’s Central District the first Friday of every month. Each event features visual art, workshops, poetry, live music, and activities and highlights local artists and small businesses. Supported by DON.