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09/18/2026

Puget Sound Area Weekend Planner: September 18-20, 2026



SMALL-TOWN APPLE FESTIVAL
Fall City Apple Festival apple pie, c***r making, hard c***r, food trucks, children’s activities, live music, craft vendors, and horse rides for sale at Northwest Natural Horsemanship Center, 32925 SE 46th St. in Fall City.

SEATTLE FIESTAS PATRIAS
Seattle Fiestas Patrias is an annual two-day cultural and community festival organized by Sea Mar Community Health Centers and held at Seattle Center. The event celebrates the rich heritage, traditions, and diversity of Latin American countries through live music, traditional dance performances, cultural activities, arts and crafts, community resources, informational booths, and authentic Latin American food. Everyone is invited to attend and enjoy this vibrant, family-friendly celebration that brings people together to honor Latino culture and strengthen community connections.


BELLEVUE NIGHT MARKET
BelRed Arts Night Market brings together live cultural performances, 30 vendors, local creative organizations, and food trucks for an immersive experience at BelRed Light Rail Station, 13102 NE Spring Blvd. in Bellevue.





ASIAN NIGHT FESTIVAL
Chinatown-International District Night Market features “dozens of local street vendors offering food, arts and crafts, and cultural performances including a lion dance” at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle.




C***R FESTIVAL
Sample 130 c***rs from regional c***r makers, buy food, shop for crafts, hear live music, and play games at C***r Swig at LeMay America’s Car Museum, 2702 East D Street in Tacoma. Bring age 21+ ID. Your ticket includes a glass and 6 drink tokens.




URBAN FARM FESTIVAL
Farm Fest features plant-based crafts, nature walks, storytelling, cooking demonstrations, farmer meet-and-greets, live performances, farm animals, food trucks, and a farm stand at Rainier Beach Urban Farm and Wetlands, 5513 S Cloverdale St. in Seattle. No pets.




LANTERN PARADE
Celebrate equinox (when day & night are both 12 hours) by following the Luminata parade of lanterns, glowing costumes, and musicians counterclockwise from Green Lake Small Craft Center, 5900 W Green Lake Way N to Seattle Public Theater. For more fun, register for a free lantern-making workshop (Sept. 1 to 15), or buy a lantern after the shop opens at 5:30 p.m.



EASTSIDE FESTIVAL
Newcastle Days has a car show & historic cemetery open house (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.), a parade (10:30 a.m.), entertainment & kids’ activities (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), plus food vendors and a b**r garden at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way in Newcastle.




INTERNATIONAL FESTIVAL
Refugee and Immigrants Festival “honors and celebrates the cultural diversity, resilience, and contributions of refugee and immigrant communities,” with music, cultural performances, food, family activities, and storytelling at Morrill Meadows Park, 10600 SE 248th St. in Kent.





PIKE PLACE EVENING
Hear live music, watch performances, shop for handmade goods, buy food, and visit the b**r garden during The Night Shift at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle. Monthly in summer.




MONSTER TRUCKS
Big trucks with big wheels make big noise and excitement during Monster Jam at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Optional pit party before the show.




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WHY DID I GET MARRIED AGAIN?
The couples reunite for the destination wedding of Marcus and Angela's daughter, bringing drama old and new as they ask, Why did we get married again? (Netflix)





SUPERGIRL
When an unexpected and ruthless adversary strikes too close to home, Kara Zor-El, aka Supergirl, reluctantly joins forces with an unlikely companion on an epic, interstellar journey of vengeance and justice. (HBO Max)





9/11: REUNITED
The story of September 11 through the eyes of survivors who experienced life-or-death moments with strangers that day and now want to meet again. (Disney+)

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Puget Sound Area Weekend Planner: September 11-13, 2026



RAINIER B**R FESTIVAL
R Day is a “community celebration of music, art, and b**r in the heart of Georgetown” for age 21+ with a DJ and live music outside Star Brass Works Lounge, 5813 Airport Way S in Seattle. Note that Airport Way South may be closed to cars (from 13th Ave. S. to Corson Ave. S.). News article.




LANTERN FESTIVAL
See light installations, watch performers, and visit the night market during Arts-A-Glow in the area surrounding Town Square Park, 480 SW 152nd St. in Burien. Costumes and battery powered lanterns are welcome.




DOG DAY
Bark by the Bay is “full of dog activities and games, an art project, treat hunting, vendors, and food trucks” with adoptions, training demos, and off-leash zones for $10 per vehicle at Chambers Creek Regional Park, 6320 Grandview Drive W in University Place.




TOUR MODERN HOMES
Seattle Modern Home Tour is a drive-yourself visit of six modern homes, with an opportunity to meet the architects, designers, and builders, for age 10+. Carried infants OK. Adults $56, children $24.




ART OPEN HOUSE
Fall Open House has live art demonstrations by teaching artists, art-making for kids, music, food trucks, and a b**r garden at Pratt Fine Arts Center, 1902 South Main St. in Seattle. The nearby Jackson Street Jazz Festival has 2 outdoor stages (free) and 10 indoor venues (not free).




VINTAGE THRIFT MARKET
Buy vintage clothing and retro collectibles from 100 small vendors at Thriftcon in Seattle Convention Center Summit, 900 Pine St. in Seattle. Admission $22 (or $40 the first hour).



LEGO BUILDING CONVENTION
View thousands of models created by adult hobbyists, and visit LEGO vendors at BrickCon Public Exhibition at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Children age 4 and younger are free.




ADVENTURE RACE
Seattle Urban-X is a sport-themed scavenger hunt beginning at Occidental Hall, 589 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Visit iconic landmarks, solve creative challenges, and complete photo missions on your smartphone. Two-person team $100; three or four $160.





FLOATING LANTERNS, SOUTH OF TACOMA
Shop from food trucks, decorate a lantern to release on the lake, and hear live music during Light the Lake at Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway.




SALMON CELEBRATION
Watch salmon swim back to their birthplace during Salmon on Sunset Celebration. Hear live music, visit a b**r garden, shop at food trucks, feed trout, race rubber ducks (hourly 11 a.m. to 5 p.m.), and make family arts & crafts at Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W Sunset Way in Issaquah. [Not to be confused with the giant Salmon Days in October.]




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THE MANDALORIAN AND GROGU
The evil Empire has fallen, and Imperial warlords remain scattered throughout the galaxy. As the fledgling New Republic works to protect everything the Rebellion fought for, they have enlisted the help of legendary Mandalorian bounty hunter Din Djarin and his young apprentice Grogu. (Disney+)





BLADE RUNNER 2049
Thirty years after the events of the first film, a new blade runner, LAPD Officer K, unearths a long-buried secret that has the potential to plunge what's left of society into chaos. K's discovery leads him on a quest to find Rick Deckard, a former LAPD blade runner who has been missing for 30 years. (HBO Max)





MAYDAY
When a U.S. Navy pilot on a top-secret mission during the Cold War gets trapped behind enemy lines, his only chance at survival is to form an alliance with an eccentric ex-KGB agent. (Apple TV)








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PUYALLUP FAIR
Find animals, rides, rodeo, food, and entertainment at Washington State Fair, the largest, oldest, and most popular fair in the state, located at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 5 and younger are free. Closed Tuesdays & Sept. 9.




CONCERTS AT THE FAIR
Watch performances from grandstand seats at the Washington State Fair, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.




BLACKBERRY FESTIVAL
Walk aboard a ferry to the Bremerton Blackberry Festival with waterfront views on Bremerton Boardwalk, 243 2nd St. in Bremerton. Hear live music on the main stage, check out entertainment on the kids’ stage, visit the b**r & w**e garden, and shop for art, jewelry, and food. No pets.




BUMBERSHOOT MUSIC FESTIVAL
Celebrate the end of summer at Bumbershoot, a big festival of music, film, comedy, and arts on Labor Day weekend at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. See free tickets for children age 12 and younger. Schedule.




VIDEO GAME CONVENTION
Play pre-release video games, attend interactive panels, watch game competitions, and admire gamers in costume during PAX West at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.




OLYMPIA WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
Olympia Harbor Days has craft vendors, food trucks, live music, vintage tugboat tours (Sat.), and a tugboat procession (Sun. noon) followed by a race. Park free on the street or in a dirt lot at Marine Drive NE & Market Street NE in Olympia. Begins Friday at 5 p.m.



WHIDBEY ISLAND MUSIC FESTIVAL
Oak Harbor Music Festival features 35 bands playing all types of music on multiple stages, 15 food vendors, b**r & w**e, and arts & crafts along SE Pioneer Way on Whidbey Island. Begins Friday at 5:45 p.m.




FANTASY SCAVENGER HUNT
Register in a team of 2 to 6 players and then solve your choice of fantasy-themed challenges around the city to earn points during One Shot Seattle, which begins at Cal Anderson Park, 1635 11th Ave. in Seattle. Tickets are $21 to $52.




CHILDREN’S BUSINESS FAIR
Shop at 65 booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys, and more during Children’s Business Fair at Waterfront Market at Ruston, 5101 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma.




RIDE A MINI TRAIN
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)




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YELLOW MIRROR
A defective lamp reveals a heartbreaking truth about what Homer believes is reality, and an AI-powered tablet befriends and controls Maggie. The Simpsons struggle to find the light through two dark tales of the curious and bizarre. (Disney+)





STUART FAILS TO SAVE THE UNIVERSE
Comic book store owner Stuart Bloom is tasked with restoring reality after he breaks a device built by Sheldon and Leonard, accidentally bringing about a multiverse Armageddon. Stuart is aided in this quest by his girlfriend Denise, geologist friend Bert, and quantum physicist/all-around pain in the ass Barry Kripke. (HBO Max)





THE LAST SUNRISE
Ry, a college student with a chronic illness escapes to Mallorca for the summer with her mother, where she unexpectedly falls for a local and begins to embrace living in the moment. But as her condition worsens and long-hidden family secrets come to light, everything she has found before summer's end is threatened. (Prime)

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BASKETBALL
Cheer on Seattle Storm women’s basketball team during an exciting home game against Los Angeles Sparks on Aug. 30 at 2:00 PM at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.


TACOMA CAR SHOW
See 1000 vintage vehicles plus dolls and antiques at LeMay Annual Show at Marymount Event Center, 325 152nd St. E in Tacoma. Shop from vendors and food trucks. Use the entrance at 14601 4th Ave E in Parkland.




SEATTLE WATERFRONT FESTIVAL
Waterfront Block Party promises “live music, dance, parades, food trucks, family-friendly crafts, and vendors” along the waterfront. Locations include the Salish Steps, Pier 58, and Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.




EVERGREEN STATE FAIR
Meet farm animals, watch pigs race, eat fair food, see monster trucks, visit the carnival, and catch a show at the Evergreen State Fair, which is located at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 11405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Closed Wednesday.




CHAMBER MUSIC IN PORT TOWNSEND
Olympic Music Festival delivers world-class concerts in Wheeler Theater at Fort Worden State Park, 200 Battery Way in Port Townsend.


PARTY IN THE MARKET
Hear live music, watch performances, shop for handmade goods, buy food, and visit the b**r garden during The Night Shift at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.



BLUES & B**R
Enjoy live blues music, b**r from 15 local breweries, ginger b**r, and food for sale at $56 Poverty Bay Blues & Brews Fest at Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave. S in Des Moines. Bring no children, pets, food, or beverages.




OLYMPIA MUSIC FESTIVAL
South Sound Block Party promises 14 bands, food vendors, games, a b**r garden, and Puget Sound views from the parking lot at 1422 Marine Dr NE in Olympia. Free for children younger than age 12.


LUNCH SPECIALS IN CHINATOWN
Visit Asian restaurants that offer $6 or $8 bites during CID Food Walk, beginning at Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. Held in July & August.




CELEBRATE UKRAINE
“Explore Ukrainian traditions, enjoy live performances, taste authentic food, and connect with the local community” during The Celebration of Ukrainian Independence Day at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.


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FURIOUS
FBI agent Alice Black is on the hunt for a mysterious and calculating female serial killer. Both walk their own paths toward justice, and as their lives start to intertw**e, the line between right and wrong begins to blur. (Hulu)





REACHER
Jack Reacher, a veteran military police investigator, has just recently entered civilian life. Reacher is a drifter, carrying no phone and the barest of essentials as he travels the country and explores the nation he once served. (Prime)





LANTERNS
Two intergalactic cops, new recruit John Stewart and Lantern legend Hal Jordan, are drawn into a dark, Earth-based mystery as they investigate a murder in the American heartland. (HBO Max)

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HOT SAUCE FESTIVAL
Shop from 40 hot-sauce vendors, food trucks, and local restaurants at Get Sauced, which promises live music, family activities, and contests at West Plaza Marketplace, 5602 232nd St. SW in Mountlake Terrace. You can walk half a mile from Link Light Rail, or take the connecting bus.




HAWAIIAN FESTIVAL
Hear live music, buy Hawaiian food and crafts, register for the Hawaiian shirt competition (6 p.m.), and watch dance performances including the grand finale show at Lynnwood Luau in the plaza outside Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood.




SUSTAINABLE FOOD FAIR
Focused on local farms, chefs, and restaurants, Chomp! has a farmer’s market, healthy food, ecological activities, recycled art, cooking demos, live music, a street-band parade (4:15 p.m.), farm animals, tree climbing, and a beverage garden at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Free parking.




KOREAN FESTIVAL
Immerse yourself in Korean culture at Waba Korea Expo & Festival, which features food, products, and dance performances at Pier 62, 1951 Alaskan Way in Seattle.




BRAZILLIAN FESTIVAL
BrasilFest brings Brazilian culture to life with music, samba, glittering costumes, and authentic food in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Capoeira martial arts are on the rooftop, and some performances are at the outdoor amphitheater.




LOUISIANA FESTIVAL
Cajun & Creole Fest promises high-energy Zydeco and Cajun bands, Cajun-themed food trucks, a b**r & w**e garden, vendors, and kids activities outdoors at Burlington Green, 101 Railroad Ave. N in Kent. Bring costumes, folding chairs, and blankets. No pets.



GOLF TOURNAMENT
Watch professional golfers vie for a $2 million purse in the Boeing Classic at The Club at Snoqualmie Ridge, 36005 SE Ridge St. in Snoqualmie. The schedule includes a jet flyover on Aug. 14 at 11:20 a.m.




DESIGN STREET FAIR
The highlight of Seattle Design Festival is the weekend Block Party, which fills a park with large art installations, performances, and hands-on design activities at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.




RUN OR WALK FOR ICE CREAM
Lace up to join Sundae Runday along scenic Lake Washington, beginning at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. Events include a kids’ dash, a 10K, a 5K, and a 2-mile walk, followed by awards and an ice cream sundae.




EASTSIDE AERIAL FESTIVAL
Aire Craft Festival features “free flight, street arts, and outdoor culture” including aerial performances, films, live music, craft-making, and a Front Street parade (Sat. 5 p.m.) surrounding Issaquah Community Center, 301 Rainier Blvd. S in Issaquah. Schedule.




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THE SHARDS
Set in Los Angeles in 1981, the story follows a 17-year-old version of Bret Easton Ellis during his final year at the elite Buckley prep school. Upending his world is the arrival of a mysterious new student, Robert Mallory, whose unsettling presence coincides with the activities of a serial killer known as The Trawler. (Disney+)





MASTERS OF THE UNIVERSE
After being separated for 15 years, the Sword of Power leads Prince Adam back to Eternia, where he discovers his home shattered under the fiendish rule of Skeletor. To save his family and his world, Adam must join forces with his closest allies, Teela and Duncan/Man-At-Arms, and embrace his true destiny as He-Man — the most powerful man in the universe. (Prime)





THE DRAMA
A happily engaged couple is put to the test when an unexpected turn sends their wedding week off the rails. (HBO Max)