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Parents, June has arrived. That means school will soon be out for summer — but don’t panic! I’ve lined up a whole slew of activities to keep the kids busy during their extra free time. Here are my top 25 free things to do around Seattle in June, including ways to catch FIFA fever, celebrate Dad on his day, show your Pride, commemorate Juneteenth, and bask in the glorious sunshine with an outdoor fest, beach walk or parade.
Note: Some activities require preregistration and can fill up quickly.
1. Seafair Summer Kickoff
Date and time: Monday, June 1, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Launch the season with a celebration kicking off the start of Seattle’s iconic summer tradition, Seafair. The party happens at Pier 62 and features music, pirates, interactive activities and more. Reserve your spot in advance.
2. Bee Cool Tuesdays
Date and time: Tuesdays, June 2–30, 10 a.m.–2 p.m., ongoing
Drop in and cool off this summer on Tuesdays at Kirkland Urban’s Fountain Court where you will find hands-on activities and games from water toys and sidewalk chalk to hula hoops and jump ropes.
3. Soccer Pep Rally at SEA Airport
Date and time: Wednesday, June 3, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
Wear your team colors and head to the Central Terminal at SeaTac Airport for a pretournament soccer pep rally for travelers and employees. Get pumped for World Cup excitement with the Seahawks Blue Drumline, a soccer freestyle performance by Cory Freestyle, Jett the Otter Mascot and more.
4. Nordic Stories: ‘Moomin and the New Friend’
Date and time: Thursday, June 4, 10:15–11 a.m.
It’s free First Thursday at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard, when preschoolers can also enjoy the Museum’s monthly Nordic Stories — story time paired with fun craft projects. This month, read “Moomin and the New Friend.” (Viewing the special Moomin exhibits will cost $5).
5. Sorticulture: Everett’s Garden Arts Festival
Date: Friday–Sunday, June 5–7
Everett’s three-day garden festival, Sorticulture, has something for everyone — including kids. While parents check out garden art, local plants and flowers, kids can play lawn games, take free art classes, join a story time and more.
6. Celebrate Renton’s Hat Trick
Date and time: Saturday, June 6, 1–8 p.m.
The City of Renton is inviting the community to a massive grand opening celebration encompassing the brand-new arts and culture hub, Legacy Square, as well as an overhaul and expansion of Piazza Park and the Renton Market — all in the heart of Downtown Renton! Expect performances, futsal games and an official ribbon-cutting ceremony.
7. Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
Date and time: Saturday–Sunday, June 6–7, 11 a.m.–7 p.m.
Visit Seattle Center for the 40th annual Pagdiriwang Festival celebrating Filipino culture and traditions practiced among our region’s strong Filipino community. Enjoy music, dance and crafts from the Philippines, while gobbling up delicious lumpia and other tasty eats.
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8. Young Composers Workshop Concert
Date and time: Monday, June 8, 7:30–9:30 p.m.
Reserve your tickets to attend a free community concert with the Seattle Symphony performing music composed by the students of the Symphony’s Merriman-Ross Family Young Composers Workshop at Benaroya Hall.
9. Village Playdays
Date and time: Tuesdays, June 2–30, 10–11 a.m. and continuing through Sept. 3
There’s something special going on every Tuesday for kids at Seattle’s University Village. Head to the Village Green where tots can run around, make new friends and participate in a fun activity. Highlights include pretend camp on June 2 and tennis with Tennis Center Sand Point on June 9.
10. Family Story Times at Boon Boona Coffee
Date and time: Wednesday, June 10, 10:30–11 a.m.
Get your caffeine fix while the kids enjoy stories, movement and rhymes at this monthly story time meet-up at Renton’s much-loved java joint, Boon Boona Coffee.
11. Game On, Everett: Waterfront Watch Parties
Date: June 11, 12, 18 and 19
On June 11, make your way to Boxcar Park to watch the first FIFA game of the tournament at a party complete with pregame music, gaming trailer, postgame entertainment and kids’ fun with Imagine Children’s Museum and local soccer clubs. There will be three more matches to catch in June at this Everett waterfront location.
12. Discovery Days at Oxbow Farm
Date and time: Friday–Saturday, June 12–13, 10 a.m.–4 p.m.
Discover the joy of outdoor learning at Oxbow Farm in Carnation in a variety of topics for curious folks of all ages. Kids might dig into a worm lab while parents learn about cooking with different types of plants. Drop in for a session or two or stay all day!
13. Kidz Kraze Children’s Festival
Date and time: Saturday, June 13, 10 a.m.–2 p.m.
Calling all kids to come out and play! Join the community for a fun day packed with activities from arts and crafts and giant yard games to bounce houses and resource booths.
14. Tiptoe Through the Tidepools
Date and time: Sunday, June 14, 9:30 a.m.–12:30 p.m.
Spot marine critters during an extra-low tide day along Titlow Beach in Tacoma. Naturalists will be on hand to help identify crabs, anemones, shellfish and other sea creatures that you’re likely to discover.
15. Tacoma Trails Challenge
Date: June 1–30
Get moving and explore new corners of T-Town during the free and fun Tacoma Trails Challenge. Register, complete five challenges in a row to complete a bingo (or complete all 25 squares for a blackout), fill out the finisher form and get entered to win prizes!
16. Skiffs to Spirits Walking Tour
Date and time: Wednesdays, June 3–24, 5:30–7 p.m. through August
Gather the fam and get to know Gig Harbor during a mile-long walking tour happening weekly throughout the summer. Starting at the Harbor History Museum and ending at Midway Cafe, you’ll learn about the rich history of this waterfront town.
17. Atlantic Street Center’s Annual Juneteenth Celebration
Date and time: Thursday, June 18, 5–8 p.m.
Support Black-owned small businesses and honor freedom and culture this Juneteenth. Now in its 25th year, Atlantic Street Center’s celebration held at Rainier Beach Community Center will feature vendors and community resources, as well as entertainment, family activities and food. Reserve tickets in advance.
18. 2026 World Cup Pow-Wow
Date: Friday–Sunday, June 19–21
This three-day event celebrates Native culture through intertribal dance, songs, regalia and community connection, bringing together dancers, drummers and families during the height of World Cup excitement. Bring your family to experience this tradition at the Puyallup Tribal Administration.
19. Rhubarb Days
Date: Saturday–Sunday, June 20–21
Head to Sumner, the Rhubarb Pie Capital of the World, for a taste of summer at a family-friendly fest that all are sure to enjoy. Rhubarb Days brings live music, a kids zone, local vendors and food trucks to the downtown area for a weekend of flavorful fun.
20. The Seattle Glow
Date and time: Sunday, June 21, 8–10 p.m.
If your crew is willing to stay up late, bring Dad to Seattle Center’s Fisher Pavilion to experience a glow-up like he’s never seen before — a hot air balloon spectacular where 100-foot-tall inflatables stay on solid ground and light up the night like magical, colorful lanterns as they’re simultaneously ignited.
21. Auburn KidsDay
Date and time: Tuesday, June 23, 11 a.m.–4 p.m.
School’s out, so gather all your friends and kick off your summer with live entertainment, inflatables, hands-on art, rock climbing and more at Les Gove Park.
22. Summer Reading Launch Party With Alex Zerbe
Date and time: Wednesday, June 24, 2–3 p.m.
Get ready to party because summer is here, and King County libraries are launching their summer reading programs at branches throughout the region. Catch an entertaining Alex Zerbe (the Zaniac) show filled with amazing feats mixing juggling with science knowledge at Third Place Commons.
23. Big Truck Day
Date and time: Thursday, June 25, 10 a.m.–noon
Honk! Big rig fans can get their fill of heavy machinery and emergency vehicles at Snoqualmie’s Big Truck Day where they can touch and sit in the equipment. The event will be sensory-friendly until 11:30 a.m., after which the horns will be honking. Head to a new location this year — Snoqualmie Community Park.
24. Seafair Pirates Landing
Date and time: Saturday, June 27, 1:30–2:30 p.m.
A summer staple in Seattle is the arrival of the Seafair Pirates. They will be storming Alki Beach in search of the key to the city. Bring the kids to experience this thrilling tradition that’s been going on for over 70 years.
25. Seattle Pride Parade
Date and time: Sunday, June 28, 11 a.m.–3:30 p.m.
Close out Pride Month with Washington’s largest parade, which starts at 11 a.m. at Westlake Park in downtown Seattle, and travels along Fourth Avenue. The parade lasts roughly 2 1/2 hours and attracts more than 300,000 people each year.
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published in February 2024, and was most recently updated on May 28, 2026, to include 25 new, exciting free things to do in Seattle in June for families by ParentMap’s calendar editor, Julie Dodobara. Event dates, times and locations were cross-checked and verified by our editor.
