Things to do this weekend: The Taste Northwest, a concert truck & more
SEATTLE - Looking for something to do around Puget Sound this weekend? Check out the Taste of Northwest in Puyallup, concerts at Chateau St. Michelle Winery, Free summer concert at the Ballard Locks, Improv festival and more!
Before you head out the door, be sure to check out our weekend weather forecast.
The Taste Northwest
Lasting June 30 - July 2, the Taste of Northwest food festival held at the Washington State Fair in Puyallup celebrates local and international cuisine. With free admission and taste experience packages ranging from $35- $125, you get to have a fun time trying great food at a great price. For further details, click here.
Winery concerts
Seattle Sips: Behind-the-scenes at Chateau Ste. Michelle
Seattle Sips: Behind-the-scenes at Chateau Ste. Michelle
Held at the Chateau Ste. Michelle Winery in Woodinville, you can sip on beautiful tastes of wine while enjoying concerts from the likes of Charlie Puth, Diana Krall and Fitz and the Tantrums. Concerts begin July 1, for more information and tickets sales visit https://www.ste-michelle.com/visit-us/summer-concerts/list.
The Concert Truck
Traveling to 18 locations, the Seattle Chamber Music Society (SCMS) put concerts on wheels. SCMS musicians and artists travel all over the region with concerts free and open to the public! Bring a chair or picnic blanket and join in on the fun from June 22 –July 2. For more information on the dates and locations, click here.
Center City Cinema
Seattle Parks & Recreation teams up with Center City Cinema to present multiple screenings of different movies at different parks with pre-movie activities starting at 6-7 p.m. and the movie beginning at dusk. For more information on the locations and dates of the screenings click here.
Festival of America
Celebrate the 4th of July in Grand Coulee at the 30th annual Festival of America on Tuesday, July 4th from 10:00 am to 11:00 pm at Grand Coulee Dam.
"Join us as we start the day off by honoring all that have served then continue the celebration as you walk through the vendor park, grab a bite to eat, enjoy watching your kids as they jump in the bouncy house, and listen to our live music playing throughout the day! We will end our night with our famous Laser Light Show and firework display off the top of the Grand Coulee Dam!"
Brunch SZN
Immerse yourself in a unique brunch experience every Sunday from 11am to 5pm, courtesy of Laidback Allure. Brunch SZN is a one-of-a-kind affair that brings together the chefs of Beats & Eats, bottle service, mimosa towers, and captivating music, all at SZN Seattle. For brunch connoisseurs, it's an irresistible invitation. With a monthly rotating menu that encompasses your cherished brunch favorites and delightful specialty sweets, patrons are treated to a refreshing culinary journey that distinguishes it from any other brunch spot. Early arrival is highly recommended as reservations are not available. And the cherry on top? Entry is free... because why pay for brunch?
Seattle International Festival of Improv
From improvised plays to improv workshops and improved team activities, Seattle’s longest-running Improv Theater ‘Unexpected Productions’ is going all out to celebrate its 40th anniversary. Happening from June 28 through July 2, click here for more information.
Allure Sundays
If your Sunday Funday couldn't get any better, you're wrong. Allure Sundays, an exclusive and randomized event, is coined as the "if you know, you know" experience with Blind Tiger, the secret pop-up party brought to you by Laidback Allure. While the specifics haven't been unveiled, rumor has it that it may happen right after Brunch SZN, but then again, the LBA team is known to throw curveballs with their cryptic clues via social media. Follow @laidbackallure for more details.
Free Summer Concert Series at the Locks
Hosted by the US Army Corps of Engineers at the Hiram M. Chittenden Locks on 3015 NW 54th Street in Seattle, you can see free concerts throughout the entire summer. For more information on dates and performers click here.
Star Wars: Return of the Jedi in concert with the Seattle Symphony
American actor Harrison Ford, as Hans Solo, on the set of Star Wars: Episode IV - A New Hope written, directed and produced by Georges Lucas. (Photo by Sunset Boulevard/Corbis via Getty Images)
Next weekend (June 30 - July 2) Star Wars fans can relieve the famous saga like never before by watching ‘Star Wars: Return of the Jedi’ on a giant screen while the Seattle Symphony performs the score live!
Ticket prices range from $52-$182.
Ongoing events
Wild Waves
New eats and treats at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
Wild Waves Theme & Water Park is getting read to open for the 2023 summer season. Good Day Seattle's Dan Griffin tried some of the new food and beverage options.
The theme park and water park is open daily throughout the summer. Cool off on some water slides or feel the breeze on a roller coaster. Tickets start at $49.99 for a single-day adult ticket. Right now, Wild Waves is having a special on regular season pass tickets, for $69.99 until July 4. Season passes are usually $119.99. Located at 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way.
See more information on tickets and activities here.
MoPOP Musuem: Hidden Worlds Exhibition
NEW YORK, NY - APRIL 24: General view of atmosphere as seen during The Academy Presents "An Animation Showcase: From Celluloid To CGI" the Nuts and Bolts of Stop Motion: The Artistry and Ingenuity of LAIKA at The Academy Theatre at Lighthouse Interna
LAIKA, an animation company based out of the Portland, Oregon area is going to have a feature exhibit, showing the hidden worlds of stop-motion animation and claymation at the Museum of Pop Culture in Seattle. The event runs now, through the end of summer 2024.
Stranger Things: The Experience
Sneak peek at 'Stranger Things: The Experience' in Seattle
'Stranger Things: The Experience' is opening soon in Seattle and Good Day Seattle got a sneak peek!
An immersive Stranger Things Experience and bar has popped up in Seattle. You can feel like you're in the Upside Down and can enjoy 80s snacks and drinks.
At 1750 Occidental Ave., Seattle | Cost: $29+. Ticket info here.
Food Truck Festival
You can catch Food Truck Festival at Westlake Park (401 Pine Street, Seattle) until the end of August. See the schedule for the trucks here.
Washington's first alpine rollercoaster
Washington state's first alpine roller coaster opens at Leavenworth Adventure Park
Leavenworth Adventure Park opens June 1 and will be the home to Washington state's first alpine coaster.
A new attraction has opened in Leavenworth, allowing guests to ride a roller coaster through mountains. You can see Tumwater Canyon, Icicle Ridge, the Wenatchee River Rapids and the town of Leavenworth on the coaster. Riders can cruise slowly down or go up to 27 mph.
Leavenworth Adventure Park (545 Junction Ln, Leavenworth) | Hours: Thursday-Monday 10 a.m.-6 p.m.