Upcoming Events July

Events
Written By Gina Madeya

Enjoy the summer in the Puget Sound with these local events taking place across Kirkland, Bellevue, and Seattle in July 2026.

Kirkland Events — July 2026

  • Celebrate Kirkland Fourth of July Parade — Saturday, July 4, 10:30 AM, Downtown Kirkland. A family-friendly Independence Day parade with local businesses, music, community groups, veterans, and more. Parade only; no fireworks.

  • Kirkland Wednesday Market — Wednesdays, July 1, 8, 15, 22, and 29, 3:00–7:00 PM, Marina Park. Local produce, artisan goods, handmade items, baked goods, and local vendors.

  • Kirkland Summer Concerts — Thursdays in July at Marina Park. July 9: Eden; July 16: Groove Nation; July 23: Herding Cats; July 30: Laurel Canyon.

  • Rec-n-Roll — Fridays, July 10, 17, 24, and 31, 10:00 AM–2:00 PM, rotating Kirkland parks. Free summer fun for kids ages 5–13 with yard games, arts and crafts, and lunch while supplies last.

  • Houghton Neighborhood Association Summer Soirée — Saturday, July 18, 4:00–8:00 PM, Northwest University. Free community event with live bands, food trucks, vendors, games, kids’ activities, pet parade, prizes, and more.

  • Outdoor Summer Movies — Saturday, July 25, 6:00–10:00 PM, Juanita Beach Park. Free outdoor double feature with The Wild Robot and Superman.

Bellevue Events — July 2026

  • Bellevue Family 4th — Saturday, July 4, Bellevue Downtown Park. The Eastside’s largest Fourth of July celebration with live music, family entertainment, activities, and fireworks.

  • Live at Lunch Concert Series — July 7–September 11, weekdays from 12:00–1:00 PM, Downtown Bellevue. Free live music featuring regional musicians in public gathering spaces throughout downtown.

  • Bellevue Arts Fair Weekend — July 24–26, Downtown Bellevue. A weekend of art, creativity, handmade works, live entertainment, interactive activities, and community programming.

  • Bellevue Downtown Arts Market — July 24–26, Downtown Bellevue. Open-air arts market featuring 110+ artists with sculpture, jewelry, home décor, wood, glass, fabrics, pottery, and more.

Seattle Events — July 2026

  • Seafair 4th of July — Saturday, July 4, Lake Union. Fireworks over Lake Union with viewing at Gas Works Park and Lake Union Park.

  • Naturalization Ceremony at Seattle Center — Saturday, July 4, 12:00–1:00 PM, Fisher Pavilion. A patriotic ceremony where new U.S. citizens are welcomed at Seattle Center.

  • Free Summer Concerts at the Ballard Locks — Weekends, July 4–September 7, 2:00 PM, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks. Free outdoor concerts on the lawn; bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets.

  • Polish Festival Seattle — Saturday, July 11, Seattle Center. Free cultural festival with Polish music, dance, food, crafts, workshops, beer garden, and vodka tasting.

  • Alki Art Fair — July 17–19, Alki Beach. Art vendors, food, kids’ activities, live music, and a silent auction at Alki Beach Park Bathhouse.

  • West Seattle Grand Parade — Saturday, July 18, West Seattle. Free Seafair parade with pirates, clowns, marching bands, drill teams, floats, and pageantry along California Avenue SW.

  • Bite of Seattle — July 24–26, Seattle Center. Free food and music festival with 300+ food and retail vendors, cooking demos, wine and beer gardens, and live bands.

  • Seattle Art Fair — July 24–26, Lumen Field Event Center. Major art fair featuring local, national, and international galleries.

  • Seafair Torchlight Run — Saturday, July 25, 6:00 PM, Seattle Waterfront. A 5K run before the Torchlight Parade.

  • Seafair Torchlight Parade — Saturday, July 25, 7:30–10:30 PM, Seattle Waterfront. A classic summer parade with colorful floats, drill teams, pirates, marching bands, and community performers.

  • Movies at the Mural — Fridays, July 24–August 21, dusk, Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre. Free outdoor movies on a 40-foot screen.

  • Seafair Weekend Festival — July 31–August 2, Lake Washington. Includes the Boeing Seafair Air Show and Apollo Mechanical Cup hydroplane races.

Gina Madeya

Whether you're thinking of buying or selling your home, being successful in this market takes an experienced, trusted advisor with proven results. Gina has enabled over 200 clients to achieve their real estate goals and looks forward to helping you navigate the current market with clarity and confidence. As a 25 year veteran of corporate America (JPMorgan Chase and Microsoft), Gina puts her vast experience in both people and program management positions to work for you, nimbly balancing both the human and process side of real estate transactions to ensure your success in either buying or selling your home.

Lauded by clients and other agents alike for her impeccable work ethic and integrity, client advocacy, and proactive communication, you can count on Gina to guide you through every step of this complex and very active market with hands on support to deliver an experience and results you deserve. Backed by the most trusted brokerage in the Pacific Northwest, Windermere, Gina considers it a privilege to represent you and pledges her focus, responsiveness, honesty, patience, and never-ending support - she won't be satisfied until you are!

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