PARTY AT THE AQUARIUM
A ticket to Splash includes an open bar, “small bites and desserts,” dancing, and behind-the-scenes views of Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle for age 21+ ID. The dinner option is $250.
CONCERTS AT THE LOCKS
Hear a Free Summer Concert on the lawn at beautiful Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St. in Seattle. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets, but no alcohol. Rain may cancel. Held on Saturday, Sunday, and Labor Day.
ANACORTES FESTIVAL
Anacortes Waterfront Festival offers free boat rides, boat-building demonstrations, entertainment, food vendors, food trucks, live music, car shows, and kids’ activities at Cap Sante Marina, 1019 Q Ave. in Anacortes.
DUCK PARADE
Duck Daze features a duck-themed parade on Bridgeport Way (from 29th St. to 37th St.) followed by live music, food trucks, kids’ activities, and an outdoor market at University Place City Hall, 3609 Market Place W in University Place south of Tacoma.
GARDEN FESTIVAL (SOUTH)
Point Defiance Flower & Garden Festival is a partially ticketed event with hands-on programming, garden tours, food trucks, crafts, a farmers’ market, lectures, live music, beer & wine tasting (both days), and a happy hour (Sat.) at Point Defiance Park, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. It’s free to visit the gardens and see vendors.
FISHING WEEKEND
You don’t need to buy a license to catch most varieties of fish on Free Fishing Weekend (see the web page for details). You also don’t need to buy a Discover Pass to park.
SMALL-TOWN FESTIVAL
Duvall Days closes Main Street to cars for craft and food vendors, kids’ activities, live music on two stages, a parade (10:30 a.m.), a car show (until 2 p.m.), a beer/wine garden (11 a.m. to 10 p.m.), and fireworks (dusk) outside the Duvall Visitor Center, 15619 Main St. NE in Duvall.
FIRE DAY
Learn about the Great Seattle Fire of 1889, and meet fire fighters on Fire Day, which has tours of fire engines and a fire boat, family-friendly history games and crafts, and story times on the ground floor of the Museum of History and Industry, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle. Upstairs is not free.
PHILIPPINES FESTIVAL
Watch Filipino performances, see exhibits, and buy food for sale during Pagdiriwang on both floor of Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
PRIDE MUSIC FESTIVAL
Pride in the Park offers a range of live music, dance music, speakers, food trucks, an adult beverage garden, and craft vendors for all ages at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
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THE TESTAMENTS
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SPIDER-NOIR
Ben Reilly, an aging and down on his luck private investigator in 1930s New York, is forced to grapple with his past life as the city’s one and only superhero. (Prime)
SCREAM 7
When a new Ghostface killer emerges in the quiet town where Sidney Prescott has built a new life, her darkest fears are realized as her daughter becomes the next target. Determined to protect her family, Sidney must face the horrors of her past to put an end to the bloodshed once and for all. (Paramount+)
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