Upcoming Events September

KIRKLAND

Kirkland Wednesday Market — Wednesdays through September 30, 3:00–7:00 PM, Marina Park. Shop along the waterfront for local produce, artisan foods, baked goods, handmade arts and crafts, and other goods from local vendors. 

Juanita Friday Market — Fridays through September 25, 3:00–7:00 PM, Juanita Beach Park. Enjoy fresh produce, flowers, baked goods and handcrafted items, along with live entertainment, kids’ activities and local vendors. 

Pride Across the Bridge — Saturday, September 5, 12:00–5:00 PM, Marina Park. A free, family-friendly Pride celebration featuring live entertainment, queer-owned businesses, local artists, community resources, food vendors and activities. 

Coco en Español Outdoor Movie — Saturday, September 5, 5:00–8:00 PM, Juanita Beach Park. Bring a blanket or lawn chair for a special Spanish-language screening of Coco. Kids’ crafts and vendors begin at 5:00 PM, with the movie starting at 6:00 PM. 

Kirkland Cadet Benefit Car Show — Saturday, September 12, 9:00 AM–2:00 PM, Kirkland Justice Center. See classic cars and unique vehicles at this family-friendly show benefiting the Kirkland Police Department’s Cadet Program. Admission is free for spectators. 

See Spot Splash — Saturday, September 12, 10:00 AM–3:00 PM, Peter Kirk Pool. Bring your four-legged friend for a dog-friendly pool splash and off-leash play, plus pet-related vendors, rescue organizations and a coffee food truck. 

City Hall for All — Saturday, September 19, 12:00–4:00 PM, Kirkland City Hall. This free community celebration includes food trucks, activities, performances, a children’s business fair, art, city services, a Fixer Fair and family-friendly programming. 

Umbrella Fringe Festival — September 25–27, locations throughout Kirkland. Kirkland becomes a stage for a weekend of unconventional and experimental theater, dance, comedy, live music, film, visual art and multimedia performances. 

Bellevue

North-West Ukrainian International Festival — Saturday, September 12, Bellevue Downtown Park. One of the West Coast’s largest Ukrainian cultural celebrations brings the community together to experience Ukrainian culture, traditions and heritage in the heart of Bellevue. 

BrickCon 2026 LEGO Fan Exhibition — September 12–13, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, Meydenbauer Center. Explore more than 1,000 LEGO creations from hundreds of builders, including elaborate cities, trains, castles, spaceships, sculptures and other imaginative displays. 

Old Bellevue End of Summer Wine Walk — Thursday, September 17, 5:00–8:00 PM, Old Bellevue. Sip and stroll through Old Bellevue while sampling wines from boutique Pacific Northwest wineries and visiting participating neighborhood shops and businesses. 

Experience Bellevue! — Saturday, September 19, 10:00 AM–4:00 PM, Bellevue City Hall. This free community celebration features multicultural music and dance, food vendors, family activities, guided tours, workshops and the KidsQuest Fun Zone. 

Fashion Reigns Runway Show — Saturday, September 26, 6:00–9:30 PM, future home of KidsQuest Children’s Museum. Enjoy an evening combining fall fashion, beauty and culinary bites from Bellevue Collection restaurants. Ticket proceeds benefit KidsQuest Children’s Museum; this event is 21+. 

Seattle

Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival — September 5–6, Seattle Center. Seattle’s iconic Labor Day weekend festival returns with two days of live music, visual and performing arts, comedy, culinary experiences and creative programming throughout Seattle Center. 

Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival — Sunday, September 13, beginning at 11:00 AM, Seattle Center. This free cultural festival celebrates Hawaiian traditions with island music and dance, food including BBQ and poke, hands-on activities, workshops and a marketplace. 

Fremont Oktoberfest — September 18–20, Fremont. Raise a stein at one of Seattle’s signature fall traditions, featuring a wide variety of craft beers, Oktoberfest festivities and plenty of Fremont flair.

Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias — September 19–20, Seattle Center. This free festival celebrates Latin American independence and culture with mariachi music, folk dancing, art, traditional foods and other cultural performances and activities. 

The Italian Festival — September 26–27, Seattle Center. Celebrate Italian culture with food and wine, live music, cultural programming and the distinctive traditions and spirit of Italy. 

Northwest Tea Festival — September 26–27, Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Tea lovers can sample dozens of teas, meet vendors and experts, and learn about tea traditions and culture through presentations, workshops and the festival’s Tea Bar.