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Daily Email - Friday - 6/20/2025

June 20, 2025

It’s time to celebrate "Everything Geek" 7/18 - 7/20 in Everett! Enjoy gaming, comics, and anime, to wrestling, movies, and more! We are giving away free VIP weekend passes and a hotel room, so you can enjoy all the fun for yourself! Geekfest West is made possible in part by the assistance of the Snohomish County Hote-Motel Tax.*

JUST ANNOUNCED

  • Win the Aftershock Flyaway: VIP tickets to see Blink-182, Deftones, Korn, and BMTH, plus a meet & greet with Taking Back Sunday, hotel, and $600 for travel. Enter now for your October rock pilgrimage!*

  • Y2K PRIDE: Sapphic Dance Party takes over Nectar Lounge with throwback hits, queer joy, and wall-to-wall pop perfection on Friday, 6/27. Get tickets!*

  • The Kla Ha Ya Days Balloon Glow is lighting up Harvey Airfield with a full evening of live music, food trucks, and family-friendly fun. Dance to a set from Nite Wave and special guests, explore the vendor fair, let the kids run wild in the activity zone, and stick around for the stunning hot air balloon glow as the sun sets on Saturday, 7/12. Win tickets!*

  • Presented by Urban Craft Uprising, the Port Townsend Handmade Market fills several downtown blocks with over 75 talented makers, artists, and local food vendors. From handcrafted goods to small-batch treats, this open-air market celebrates the creativity and craftsmanship of the Pacific Northwest. It’s free to attend!*

  • Known for their gritty rap production and rapid-fire flows, Shakewell and Haarper bring an unfiltered, underground sound to The Showbox on Wednesday, 8/13.

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SUMMER GUIDE TO SEATTLE

Photo: Matt McDonald

Seattle comes alive in the summer, with long golden evenings, packed patios, waterfront adventures, and festivals around every corner. Our summer guide covers the best ways to soak up the season—whether you’re hitting a rooftop bar, catching a sunset ferry, or dancing at a block party. Take a look at our full guide!

THOMPSON SEATTLE PRESENTS:

EXPERIENCE SUMMER AT THE NEST

The Nest evolved while you weren't looking. They're going from refined cocktail lounge to Seattle's hot spot of the summer, launching with a Summer Solstice bash on June 28. One winner gets the full treatment: early access, a prime table for you and three friends, two bottles of sparkling wine, a night at Thompson Seattle, and brunch at Conversation. Long days, city views, and rooftop mayhem — this is the new era.

FREE EVENTS

☀️ Fremont Fair 2025

Saturday & Sunday, June 21 - 22 @ Fremont (9AM)

Fremont Fair returns for a weekend packed with art, music, food, and neighborhood flavor—turning the streets into a colorful celebration of Seattle’s creative spirit. From local vendors to live performances around every corner, it’s one of the city’s most beloved summer rituals.

🎈 Hot Air Balloon Glow Up

Sunday, June 22 @ Seattle Center (5PM)

Seattle Center is set to light up like never before with the Hot Air Balloon Glow Up—featuring six massive, 100-foot-tall balloons glowing beneath the Space Needle. This free event takes over the International Fountain Lawn at dusk for one surreal summer night filled with color, wonder, and sky-high photo ops.

🥑 Vegan Street Fair 2025

Saturday, July 26 @ Cal Anderson Park

The Vegan Street Fair takes over Cal Anderson Park, featuring plant-based eats from local chefs, pop-ups, and food trucks serving creative, cruelty-free bites.

 🫐 Bremerton Blackberry Festival

August 30 - September 1 @ Bremerton Boardwalk (11AM)

From blackberry pie to artisan booths, the Bremerton Blackberry Festival brings a community celebration to the scenic Bremerton waterfront.

🍺 Oktoberfest Family Festival

Friday & Saturday, September 19 - 20 @ Edmonds Civic Playfield (12PM)

The Oktoberfest Family Festival returns to Edmonds Civic Playfield with live music, tasty eats, and the always adorable pet parade.

LOCALS ONLY

  • Take a look at this story on how the naked cyclists at Solstice became a neighborhood staple. Learn more.

Have a great rest of your weekend!