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June preview: Take transit to these events around the Sound

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June Events Preview

Take transit to these exciting events around the Sound!

Welcome back to our monthly events preview, where we highlight activities within a one-mile radius of Sound Transit stations. Are we missing something? Let us know at lifestyle@soundtransit.org 

May 31 – June 2

Bite of Greece Seattle - Capitol Hill

Experience the flavors of Greece at this three-day festival! Enjoy traditional street-style lunches and dinners, handmade Greek pastries, crafts, and more! 

June 1

Kent International Festival – Kent ShoWare Center

Celebrate the cultural diversity of Kent with ethic foods, songs, dance, art activities and cultural booths.

International District Table Tennis Tournament - International District/Chinatown Community Center

Join the fun and excitement at the CID’s Table Tennis Tournament!

June 1 – 2

Celebrate the 20th annual Bird Fest with speakers, field activities, exhibits and more!

Maritime Gig Festival – Gig Harbor

Enjoy the parade, 5k run, live music, entertainment, car show, and more at Gig Harbor’s signature summer event.

June 7 – 9

Sorticulture – Everett

A three-day garden festival celebration featuring garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products.

Burien Pride – Burien

Kick off the weekend with a street dance party, slide into Saturday with a street fair and close it down with Sunday’s drag queen bingo and pancake breakfast. 

Northwest Pinball & Arcade Show - Greater Tacoma Convention Center 

Featuring 400+ pinball and arcade machines on free play, plus guest speakers, tournaments, vendors and a kid’s zone. 

A promotional poster for the Northwest Pinball and Arcade show

June 9

Wekfest – Washington State Convention Center

Calling all car fans! The “dopest car show in the nation,” will host aftermarket vendors and pre-screened aftermarket builds.

June 14 – 16

With over 160 artists booths, more than 1000+ K-12 student art pieces and 20+ food and live entertainment groups, this is the go-to community art fair.

Meeker Days - Puyallup’s Pioneer Park 

Featuring live music, a food court, craft booths, car show, kids events and more.

June 15

Food Walk - Chinese International District

Summer is on its way! Find $4, $6, and $8 offerings from restaurants and cafes across the CID. 

June 15 – 16

The Oddities Flea Market – Pioneer Square

Experience an extraordinary market with unique and fascinating oddities, curiosities, and eccentric finds from over 50 vendors.

A long-standing community tradition and family favorite! The festival includes a Saturday petting zoo, Sunday car show and live music, kids’ area, and vendors throughout the weekend. 

A drawing of a farmer cultivating Strawberries

June 19

Juneteenth Celebrations – Various Locations

Celebrate Juneteenth with entertainment, vendors and kids’ activities at: 

June 22 – 23

Rhubarb Days – Sumner 

A community festival with over 200 vendors, local shops, food trucks, three stages of local music, kids activities, beer garden and more.

June 27 – 29

Tacoma Ocean Fest – Tacoma’s Foss Waterway Seaport Museum

Watch a film about salmon, kayak with lanterns, clean the beach, and attend the big arts & ecology festival.

June 28 – 30

Queer Pride Festival – Capitol Hill

A 3-day, 21+ music and arts annual Pride festival featuring global, national, and hyper local artists, musicians, drag queens, DJs and burlesque dancers.

The Taste - Washington State Fairgrounds 

More than just a celebration of food – it’s a mix of local and international cuisine. This FREE event features 150+ food and marketplace vendors, five stages with live entertainment, local chef cook-off battles, and much more! 

June 29 – 30

Pridefest – Capitol Hill, Seattle Center 

One of the nation’s biggest Pride Festivals, featuring local businesses, beer gardens, family programming, and extended entertainment.

Experience Hot Wheels Monster Trucks with a laser light show, theatrical effects, dance parties, and toy giveaways.