Every Family’s Northwest Bucket List
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Catch the fun little ferry to Jetty Island. Photo: Meredith Charaba
July
- Jetty Island. Trust us: A visit to Everett’s 2-mile-long sandy beach gem, which you reach by an inexpensive foot ferry in July and August, should be on your summer bucket list every year.
- Seafair. An iconic Pacific Northwest tradition, Seafair is one of the most anticipated events of the year. Among its family-favorite attractions: the Milk Carton Derby, the Torchlight Parade and the Blue Angels. Seafair neighborhood parades and activities sprawl from July into August.
- King County Fair. This county fair at the Enumclaw Expo Center is the oldest county fair in the United States west of the Mississippi. It offers inexpensive and old-fashioned fun, with free entertainment, rides and plenty of farm animals. Dates for 2026 are July 16–19.
- Mosaic. This awesome celebration of Pierce County’s cultural diversity, held at Wright Park, includes performing and visual arts, crafts and food from cultures around the world, plus events just for kids. Check the website for 2026 dates.
Up next: August
