With sunny weather, sudsy sips, and festivals galore on the horizon, there’s undoubtedly something to meet everyone’s fancy this month after an extended winter. Dig out your sunscreen, indulge in the city’s best al fresco dining spots, and explore the incredible events that are taking place in the Emerald City with our FRS Clipper guide to the top 10 things to do in Seattle this June.
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1. Seattle Half-Day Whale Watching Tour
The only Seattle whale watching tour leaving directly from downtown at Pier 69, enjoy a half-day tour in one of the world’s most extensive and biologically rich areas for marine life as you set out through the Sound on the lookout for minke, humpback, and orca whales!
2. Soak Up the Sun Al Fresco Style
Known for its spectacular and diverse culinary scene, and rightfully so, the Emerald City sure knows how to tantalize our tastebuds. From mouth-watering street food to luxe rooftop happy hours to superb al fresco dining, head out on a foodie adventure as you drink and dine your way through Seattle’s top restaurants.
3. Seattle Sporting Events – June 3 – 24
The smell of game day food fills the air alongside freshly poured beer. Fans trickle into the stadiums decked out in bright green and navy blue. It’s time to celebrate the return of warmer weather Seattle style – Cheering on our Seattle Mariners, Sounders, and Storm.
With various sporting events spanning across the city, this month’s lineup is a surefire way to get your game on. Whether it be a soccer, baseball, or basketball game, settle into your seat, crack a cold one, and revel among your peers all month.
4. Seattle Pride in the Park – June 3
Celebrate and soar together as you kick off Pride Month Galactic Love style at Seattle’s 49th annual Pride in the Park event on June 3 from 12 pm – 7 pm. With an incredible lineup of musicians, vendors, and food trucks, drink, dance, and dine your way through volunteer park in the Northwest’s epicenter of the LGBTQAI+ community, the colorful neighborhood of capitol hill.
And after a month of incredible festivities around the city? Be sure to cap off your celebrations with a community-wide event on June 25th at this year’s Seattle Pride Parade.
5. Shilshole BoatFest – June 3
“Seas the bay” with friends and family and see Seattle from the water at Shilshole Boatfest! Sail on a historic schooner, sailboat or powerboat, and enjoy activities, treats, and live music once back on land.
6. Celebrate Seattle’s Craft Brew Scene – June 3 & 10
Immerse yourself in Seattle’s bustling craft beer culture as you geek out on a variety of flavors at this year’s Brewology event at the Seattle Center on June 10. Enjoy ten tastings with live demos and activities, and take home a 3-oz souvenir to cap off your hoppy-filled weekend.
Heading North? Kick off the summer with live music as you fill your stomach with an array of mouth-watering food trucks and sample your way through some of the best PNW breweries on June 3 at the Bothell Block Party and BrewFest.
7. Seattle International Dance Festival – June 10 – 18
Witness the beauty of dance as it flows through different cultures, aesthetics, and languages at this year’s Seattle International Dance Festival. During this weeklong showcase of global talent, featuring an array of artists from Seattle to Switzerland to India, enjoy an evening of creative expression with nightly performances sure to inspire.
8. Custom Car Convention – June 11
Calling all automotive enthusiasts – this one isn’t to be missed. Where boundaries are pushed, limitations are diminished, and stories and visions come to life, grab your tickets to this year’s Wekfest! Transforming the convention center into a mecca for everything car culture, experience the best of the best from custom cars, trucks, and bikes!
9. Fremont Solstice Parade – June 17 & 18
In Seattle’s Fremont neighborhood, the wacky and weird Fremont Solstice Parade kicks off the weekend’s whimsical festivities as stilt walkers lumber through the streets, painted cyclists zip by, and a celebration at Gas Works Park ends the day with a beer garden, art, and street bands.
While in the neighborhood, stop by the Fremont Fair and browse the largest summer outdoor market, featuring art, crafts, food, and more from over 300 craftspeople.
10. Father’s Day – June 18
From custom cars to action-packed sports, we’re sure there’s something for dad in Seattle this month. Wherever interests may lie, wrap up a fun-filled weekend at one of Seattle’s exciting events with a bow sure to do the trick.
Got a knack for all things aviation? Head over to the Museum of Flight, where dads receive free admission on Father’s Day! Up for a good laugh? Grab tickets to Seattle’s improv show sure to put a smile on his face and bring out the “good kind” of tears. (Insider tip: Be sure to check out the Father’s Day brunches and dinners around the city.)
Shimmering emerald waters lapping against a bustling waterfront scene, Olympic Mountains to one side and Pike Place Market to the other. What’s not to love about Seattle? June is when the city really shines, and a variety of festivals only breathe even more life into the Seattle scene. Whether you’re soaking up the sights at the Fremont Solstice parade or kicking back with a good brew and bite, seize every free day during a month chock full of festivities.
