Summer is here, and Seattle’s parks and community centers are buzzing with exciting events for everyone to enjoy! From outdoor movies and music festivals to community BBQs and sports tournaments, there’s something for every taste and age. Mark your calendars and join the fun happening across the city. Here’s a list of the incredible events you won’t want to miss:
Weekly and Recurring Events
- 7/11-8/29: Friday Community BBQs (5-6pm at International District/Chinatown Community Center)
- 7/8-8/19: Tuesdays in Ballard (5:30-7:30pm at Ballard Community Center outdoor space)
Arts, Music, and Festivals
- 7/11: Open Mic Poetry (6-8pm at Miller Community Center)
- 8/1: Open Mic Poetry (6-8pm at Miller Community Center)
- 8/1: Summer Music Festival (5-8pm at Montlake Playfield)
- 8/9: Tasty Tunes (1-5pm at Loyal Heights Community Center)
- 6/21: Mountain Fest (11am-5pm at Camp Long)
- 8/9: Arts and Nature Festival (Camp Long)
Community and Social Events
- 7/18: Northgate CC Anniversary Party (5-7:30pm at Northgate Community Center lawn)
- 8/5: Neighborhood Night Out (5:30-7:30pm at Bitter Lake Community Center)
- 8/15: Backpack and Spaghetti Social (5:30-7pm at Bitter Lake Community Center)
Educational
- 7/12: Home Buying Seminar (1:30-3:30pm at Green Lake Community Center)
Outdoor Movie Nights
- 7/10: Outdoor Movie (7:30-10pm at Green Lake)
- 8/21: Outdoor Movie (7:30-10pm at Green Lake)
- 8/22: Movie Night (after dusk at Camp Long)
- 9/5: Movie Night (after dusk at Camp Long)
- 9/19: Movie Night (after dusk at Camp Long)
- Additional outdoor movies from Center City Cinema: Park Activation Events – Parks | seattle.gov
Seattle’s parks and community centers are the perfect places to make summer memories with family and friends. With so many fun activities planned, there’s always something to look forward to this season. See you at the parks!


