Every Family’s Northwest Bucket List
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Enjoy some family fun at the Washington State Fair. Photo: Meredith Charaba
September
- Bumbershoot. Seattle’s iconic music fest has been revived and reimagined with plenty of fun for the whole family. Head to the Seattle Center where you’ll find incredible art, music and immersive experiences from more than 100 artists.
- 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 2026 are Sept. 5–7.
- BrickCon. Got some Lego lovers in the house? This festival held in Bellevue (the longest-running Lego fan exhibition in the world!), with thousands of model displays and group builds, has everything. Dates for 2026 are Sept. 12–13.
- 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 2026 are Sept. 19–20.
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. Check the website for 2026 dates.
Up next: October
