Every Family’s Northwest Bucket List

• Bumbershoot. Seattle’s iconic music fest will celebrate 50 years in 2023. The event is being revived and reimagined for its golden anniversary, so it may look a little different this year. Stay tuned, and check the website for more information and details as they become available. Dates for 2023 are Sept. 2–3.
• Bremerton Blackberry Festival. This Labor Day fest in berry fun Bremerton features blackberry treats, a fun run, fly-ins and more family fun on the boardwalk. Dates for 2023 are Sept. 2–4.
• BrickCon. Got some Lego lovers in the house? This Seattle Center festival (the longest-running fan exhibition in the United States!), with thousands of model displays and group builds, has everything. Dates for 2023 are Sept. 9–10.
• Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias. This fest celebrates the various cultural traditions, music and cuisines of Latin America that are represented in our local community. Dates for 2023 are Sept. 16–17.
• Washington State Fair. Bring on the elephant ears! “Doing the Puyallup” in September is an annual rite of passage for many families, with carnival rides, animal encounters, the rodeo, monster truck jams and great entertainment for kids. Dates for 2023 are Sept. 1–24.

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