The local summer festival season is hot, hot, hot — even if the weather isn’t. We’ve put together a sample of the area’s amazing array of outdoor fairs and festivals so you can start planning for summer break — but this is just a taste! Visit our calendar at parentmap.com for the full rundown on what’s doing for the family in June, July and August.

June
June 3–5: Edmonds Rotary Waterfront Festival. Visit the Port of Edmonds Marina for kids’ entertainment, classic yachts on display and other waterfront-themed activities.

June 4, 5: Maritime Gig Festival. Kids’ activities aplenty along with entertainment on a children’s stage, a parade, a regatta and more in downtown Gig Harbor.

June 11, 12: Tastin’ n Racin’. Get in the mood for Seafair with a little hydro action on Lake Sammamish. Lots more for gearheads: a classic car, boat and bike show.

June 18–19: Marysville Strawberry Festival. The long-running celebration includes a two-hour parade down State Avenue, fireworks and more.

June 17–19: Edmonds Arts Festival. The festival includes fine art for the adults to look over, a juried children’s art show, and cool art activities and entertainment in the Children’s Corner.

June 17–19: Meeker Days. It’s the largest street festival in Pierce County — get in on classic car shows, lots of entertainment, activities for the kids, fair food and more.

June 18–19: Fremont Fair. Don’t miss the freewheeling Solstice Parade that kicks off the fair— and stick around for kids’ activities, art car displays and most excellent people watching.

June 18–19: Greenway Summer. Geocaching and scavenger hunts, hiking, farm festivals — your outdoorsy family can stay close or travel far. Events are held in towns and cities along I-90 from Mercer Island to Thorp throughout the summer; kickoff’s June 18–19.

June 18–19: Olympic Air Show. View aircraft displays and watch performances at the Olympic Flight Museum.

June 24–25: Summerfest. Lakewood’s summer festival features live music, activities for the kiddos and outdoor movies.

June 24–26: Taste of Tacoma. It’s all about the food, but there’s entertainment and kid fun, too.

June 25–26: Old Bellevue Strawberry Festival. Heritage displays, entertainment, a family fun area and (of course) strawberry shortcake.

July
July 2–4: Lake Union Wooden Boat Festival. Take a spin around the lake and build a toy boat.

July 9–Aug. 7: Seafair. Seattle’s old-timey maritime festival has grown to encompass most Seattle neighborhoods — and many neighboring towns. Parades and street fairs, the kick-off Milk Carton Derby and Seafair Pirates Landing, the Torchlight Parade and the Blue Angels and more.

July 13–17: Capital Lakefair. Music, entertainment, a bed race, sports activities, Kids’ Day and a finale of fireworks at Olympia’s summer festival.

July 15–17: Bite of Seattle. Noshes from local restaurants and plenty to do for kids in the Family Fun Zone. Admission is free.

July 15–17: Sequim Lavender Festival. Enjoy the glorious sight of lavender in peak bloom by taking a lavender farm tour, or comb the street fair for crafty treasures.

July 29–31: Bellevue Arts Museum Artsfair. Browse fine crafts stalls and visit Kidsfair. Held in the Bellevue Square parking lot.

July 30–31: Ethnic Fest. Crafts, performances and food from cultures around the world, plus events just for kids. Held in Tacoma’s Wright Park.

August
Aug. 3–7: Thurston County Fair. Entertainment, exhibitions, kids’ activities and much more in Lacey.

Aug. 6: Proctor Arts Fest. Kids’ Fun Fest and family stage, a dog parade, fire truck displays and more. Held in Tacoma.

Aug. 11–14: Pierce County Fair. Entertainment and a kids’ zone, a carnival and 4-H displays, located in Frontier Park in Graham.

Aug. 12–14: The Festival at Mount Si. The North Bend festival features a parade, entertainment, helicopter rides, fireworks and food events.

Aug. 16–21: Southwest Washington Fair. Head to Chehalis for the fair, which includes exhibitions, rides and fab food.

Aug. 25–Sept. 5: Evergreen State Fair. Animals, midway rides and the rodeo. Look online for Kids’ Day deals.

Aug. 26–28: Sand in the City. Downtown Olympia turns into a beach to benefit the Hands On Children’s Museum.

Aug. 27–28: Tacoma MaritimeFest. Celebrate Tacoma’s working waterfront with free port harbor tours, train rides, dragon boat races and boat building for the kids.