What to Do in Seattle & the Eastside: Top Events in August 2025

August is packed with sunshine and community spirit, and whether you're catching an outdoor movie, shopping local art, or dancing to live music, there’s something for everyone this month. Here’s your curated guide to events happening around Seattle’s most popular neighborhoods, the Eastside, and Bainbridge Island.

From free concerts in downtown parks to a dog-friendly pickleball tournament, this list is perfect for families, friends, and anyone ready to enjoy the final stretch of summer.

🎶 Downtown Summer Sounds

Location: Seattle Downtown Parks
Seattle's favorite outdoor concert series brings live music to various downtown parks all month long.
📅 Fridays, August 1–28 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎥 Movies at the Mural

Location: Seattle Center
Bring a blanket and catch iconic films under the Space Needle, an annual summer tradition!
📅 Fridays, August 1–22 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎭 Shakespeare in the Park

Location: Green Lake, Ballard & other city parks
Enjoy classic plays performed outdoors by local theater troupes in neighborhood parks.
📅 August 1–17 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎬 Bellevue Outdoor Movie Nights

Location: Bellevue Parks
Watch family favorites under the stars. Food trucks often available on-site!
📅Downtown Park -  Tuesdays, August 5–19 | Crossroads Park - Thursdays, August 5–19 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎷 Ballard Locks Live Music

Location: Hiram M. Chittenden Locks
Live music by the water every weekend. Relax, picnic, and enjoy the canal views.
📅 Saturdays & Sundays through August, 2:00 pm - 4:30 pm | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎨 BIMA Summer Art Market

Location: Bainbridge Island Museum of Art
Meet local artists, shop handmade goods, and enjoy live music and food vendors. Dogs welcome!
📅 August 2–3 | 💵 Free | 🐾 Pet & Family Friendly

🏓 Founders Pickleball Tournament

Location: Battle Point Park, Bainbridge Island
A fun, community-driven tournament with food, cheering, and even space for kids and dogs to play.
📅 August 13–17 | 💵 Free for Spectators | 👨‍👧‍👦🐶 Very Friendly

🎭 Ten-Minute Play Festival

Location: Bainbridge Performing Arts
A showcase of short plays by local playwrights, quick, quirky, and perfect for a summer night out.
📅 August 21–23 | 💵 ~$10 | 👩‍🎓 Young Adult Friendly

🎨 Beacon Arts Street Fair

Location: Beacon Hill, Seattle
A one-day celebration of local vendors, performers, and food trucks.
📅 August 10 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🌿 Duwamish River Festival

Location: People's Park, South Seattle
Celebrate culture and environmental justice with art, food, and performances.
📅 August 3 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🥁 Lake City Summer Festival & Parade

Location: Lake City, Seattle
Enjoy the Grand Parade, vintage car show, music, and kid zones at this northeast Seattle favorite.
📅 August 3 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎉 SLU Block Party

Location: South Lake Union
Live music, beer garden, food trucks, and interactive booths. All proceeds support local nonprofits.
📅 August 9 | 💵 Free | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🎡 Evergreen State Fair

Location: Monroe, WA
The biggest fair of the season with rides, animals, food, and concerts, worth the short drive!
📅 August 22–26 & Aug 28–Sept 1 | 💵 $10–18 | 👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Friendly

🌟 Don’t Miss Out!

Whether you're spending a sunny weekend in Ballard or ferrying to Bainbridge for art and pickleball, August is your month to explore something new. Share this guide with friends and family, and don’t forget to mark your favorites on the calendar.

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