Family events in Burien, WA

IRC New Roots hosts a seasonal farmers market at Cascade View Community Park, a shady grassy setting with a large playground and free parking. Shoppers can find weekly groceries and ready-to-eat meals, with live music featured on select days. The 2026 vendor lineup includes Namuna Garden, Theary’s Flowers & Produce, KEZAMA, Anugraha Garden, Apple Guy, New Roots Community Farm Stand, Rainier Honey Co, Stems N’ Caps, Va Garden, Inwa Burmese Cuisine, Doughpamine, C’s Curio, and Chiro One Wellness Center, and the roster varies from week to week. EBT and WIC are accepted, and an EBT match program is available that triples dollars to spend at the market.

This in-person presentation at Verdant Wellness Center is designed for parents and caregivers of youth ages 9 to 19, focusing on setting healthy screen boundaries and building teens’ emotional resilience. Dr. Jennifer Tininenko, a licensed clinical psychologist and Director of the Child Anxiety Center at the Evidence-Based Treatment Centers of Seattle, will share what research indicates about social media, gaming, and overall screen use, including how these habits relate to stress, sleep difficulties, and anxiety. Attendees can connect with others, exchange experiences, and learn practical strategies to reduce technology-related stress at home. Participants will leave with straightforward, immediate steps to create a more balanced relationship with devices and to support their teens’ well-being.

The museum extends its hours for a free evening, opening the Great Gallery, Personal Courage Wing, Simonyi Space Gallery, Aviation Pavilion and more for exploration. The store and café remain available throughout the evening. No reservation is required, and visitors are welcome to arrive at any time during the extended hours. Regular admission applies outside the free evening period.

A second Kaleidoscope Play & Learn session is available for families and caregivers with children ages 0 to 5. It is free for everyone and offered in both Spanish and English.

Enjoy a family-friendly story time at Tukwila Library featuring stories paired with music, movement activities, and rhyming to build early literacy skills for young children. No registration is needed. To request disability accommodations, email access@kcls.org at least seven days in advance. Online programs always include automated closed captioning.

Presented by DiPietro Thoroughbreds, the Pacific Northwest Thoroughbred Classic Horse Show is a two day celebration of Thoroughbred horses and the community that values them. Regional Thoroughbreds will demonstrate their versatility in a full slate of classes, including Dressage, Jumping, Eventing Combined, English and Western Pleasure, Six Feet on the Ground, Halter, and Showmanship. The program highlights the athleticism and range of the breed across multiple disciplines.

The Puyallup Farmers’ Market fills Pioneer Park and Pavilion in downtown Puyallup with more than 130 small business vendors, sponsors, and local community organizations. Explore a large indoor and outdoor marketplace offering fresh produce, flowers, meat, seafood, handcrafted goods and art, artisanal foods, and freshly prepared meals to enjoy on site. Indie folk artist Robert Leslie will provide live music during the market. There is no charge to attend, and leashed dogs are permitted in outdoor areas. It is among the largest farmers markets in Washington.

DockDogs brings a full weekend of canine aquatics to Issaquah Salmon Days with high-flying jumps, speedy retrieves, and vertical challenges. Teams can compete in Big Air waves, test height in Extreme Vertical, and race the clock in Speed Retrieve, with Big Air finals wrapping things up across Pro, Semi Pro, Contender, and Amateur divisions. No prior experience is required. Dogs six months and older of any breed or size are eligible, and participation is open to newcomers and experienced handlers alike. Onsite registration and practice are available, and additional practice opportunities are offered between waves as time allows. Pre-registration entry fees are $39 per team for Adult Big Air, Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, or Iron Dog, and $19 per team for Youth Big Air or $38 per team for Youth Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, or Iron Dog. On-site entry fees are $42 per team for Adult Big Air, Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, or Iron Dog, and $22 per team for Youth Big Air or $40 per team for Youth Speed Retrieve, Extreme Vertical, or Iron Dog.

Downtown Issaquah hosts the 57th annual Salmon Days, recognized as Washington State’s largest two-day festival. This celebration of the salmon returning home features a wide variety of food, hundreds of arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, and activities for families. There is something for everyone at this community tradition.

Norpoint Day is a free community celebration on the Meeker Middle School soccer fields in Tacoma, featuring inflatable attractions provided by Jumpin Joey's Party Rentals. Playing on the inflatables is free for attendees. Supervision sign up slots for the bouncy areas come with thank you items and a chance to win prizes. Each slot includes a Norpoint water bottle, a cinch bag from Dick's Sporting Goods, a Red Robin Super Star Kids Award, and a Chick-fil-A card, plus one raffle ticket. Every additional slot adds another ticket. Raffle prizes include two $50 Costco gift cards, four tickets to the Museum of Pop Culture, four tickets to Beneath The Streets Underground Tour, a $75 gift card to The Melting Pot, and an Argosy Cruises certificate for a live narrated tour of Elliott Bay. Royale Princess Wishes, Character Parties by Jasmine Wright will appear as Rumi from KPop Demon Hunters for kid-friendly photo opportunities. Face painting will be available from Tiny Art Face Painting. Vendors and food trucks will be set up near the coach equipment shed, including Metro Retro with Pokémon and trading cards, Tiny Art Face Painting, Rebel Coffee, Alebrije Tacos, Jet's Pizza, Kona Ice, Browns Point Elementary PTA, Tru Delights Bakery, Lyla’s Soaps, The Maker's Table, Browns Point Trading Company, and Browns Point Plants. This community event is supported by partners such as Jumpin Joey's Party Rentals, Royale Princess Wishes, Metro Retro, Tiny Art Face Painting, Dick's Sporting Goods, Rave and the Seattle Sounders, Cedar Irons Golf Club, Wanna Cupcake? Bakery Cafe, Sea Axe, Great Wolf Lodge, Farrelli's Pizza Company Pt Ruston, Beneath The Streets Underground Tour, Tacoma Terrors Ghost Tours, Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant, The Museum of Flight, Seattle Symphony, Ice Cream Social, Enigma Escapes WA, Silver Cloud Hotel Tacoma at Point Ruston Waterfront, Tacoma Comedy Club, Big Air USA in Auburn, Lobster Shop, Chick-fil-A Federal Way, Children's Museum of Tacoma at JBLM, Pierce County Fire District 13, Jazwares Squishmallows, Chipotle in Federal Way, Big 5 Sporting Goods, Remlinger Farms, Browne Family Vineyard, Melting Pot in Tacoma, Dave & Buster's in Auburn, Argosy Cruises, Browns Point Elementary PTA, Browns Point Plants, Museum of Glass, 3D Bros, Seattle Aquarium, Museum of Pop Culture, The Zoo Society at Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, Lyra's Soaps, The Maker's Table, and Browns Point Trading Company. Everyone is welcome.

Swagath Bellevue offers an all you can eat South Indian breakfast buffet with dishes such as idli, vada, pongal, upma, poori served with Bombay chutney, dosa, and punugulu, plus a sweet item, sambar, a trio of fresh chutneys, and chana masala curry. Tea is included at no extra charge. The price is $15 for adults, $10 for children ages 5 to 12, and free for children under 5.

Enjoy a lively mix of stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that nurture early literacy. This family-friendly session welcomes children from newborn through age 7, each accompanied by an adult. Registration is not required. If you need disability accommodations, email access@kcls.org at least seven days in advance. Automated captions are always available for online events.

Leo families and enthusiasts gather for a casual LeoWalk at the Marymoor Dog Park off-leash area in the Puget Sound region. The meet-up spot is the main dog park entry near Parking Lot D. Questions can be directed to the LCNW LeoWalk liaisons, The Holstens. Those interested in hosting a walk or activity in any LCNW region can contact the LCNW Board with a specific date and location, and once approved the board provides insurance coverage and adds it to the calendar.

This event marks the coronation of Crowned Prince Brand Ulrich and Princess Elsbeth De Lavelle. The day includes the outgoing court of their Majesties King Nikolai and Queen Katie Kat, the coronation and the incoming court for Prince Brand Ulrich and Princess Elsbeth De Lavelle, and a celebratory feast. Tickets for the coronation only are $15 for ages 18 and over, $5 for ages 17 and under, and free for children 4 and under. Tickets that include both the coronation and the feast are $45 for ages 13 and over and $35 for ages 12 and under. Feast tickets are available by pre-registration only.

Celebrate Taylor Swift’s music at a high-energy family matinee as Emily McVicker’s Swiftified brings fan favorites to life with a live band and interactive fun. All ages are welcome to arrive in era-inspired outfits, sing along, and dance while enjoying these songs together. This tribute event blends a welcoming, all-ages atmosphere with participatory moments and plenty of Swiftie spirit for an upbeat afternoon filled with familiar hits and community energy.

Brigid's Bottleshop hosts an evening of celebration and fundraising in support of employment services for people with disabilities. Work Opportunities joins Edmonds’ Community Ambassador Armando Ortiz to champion inclusive employment for all. The program is emceed by Fox 13 Meteorologist Brian MacMillan and features live music from Nikki & the Fast Times. A special appearance by the Mariner Moose is dependent on his game schedule. Admission is $25 and includes sandwiches, chips, and two raffle tickets. Guests can also purchase additional raffle tickets and take part in a silent auction with items such as autographed sports memorabilia, restaurant packages, and overnight stays. Friends, family, coworkers, and neighbors are invited to gather in support of the cause and enjoy a fun night together.

Prepare your deck for a weekly Yu-Gi-Oh! tournament presented in constructed advanced format. The entry fee is $5, and all participants receive two OTS booster packs with entry. If a Yu-Gi-Oh! Premiere event is scheduled for the same day, the regular weekly tournament will be canceled so the Premiere can take place instead.

The centennial celebration at Titlow Beach Park honors 100 years of Titlow Park and features a tree planting donated by McLendons, a Titlow history talk by Pretty Gritty Tours, a community mural, and a photo scavenger hunt with prizes.

Friends and Neighbors Brewing hosts a fun, enchanting painting session centered on a whimsical scene featuring a witch, her black cat, and a luminous pumpkin beneath a full moon. It works for families, a creative afternoon with friends, or a relaxing solo escape. Advance registration is required, and each attendee must purchase a spot before arriving to secure registration. Payment is collected at the time of reservation to confirm your seat. No credits or refunds are available.

Families with young children can take part in Kaleidoscope Play & Learn, a welcoming program that blends music, storytelling, art-making, and playful time together. Guided by facilitators from East African Community Services, participants explore East African stories and traditions while learning and growing through hands-on play.

A slatmill fun run at Pickles Playland in Redmond welcomes every dog. Participation does not require daycare enrollment. Dogs of all sizes, ages, and activity levels can take part.

Water for Elephants (Touring) is set to take the stage at the Paramount Theatre in Seattle. The balcony is accessible by stairs only because there is no elevator. For ADA accommodations or companion seating, contact accessibility@stgpresents.org or call 206-682-1414 ext. 5. The recommended minimum age is 8, and everyone must have a ticket. Babies on laps are not permitted. Ticket purchases are limited to nine per customer, and orders that exceed this may be canceled. For groups of ten or more, assistance is available at groups@broadwayattheparamount.com. Mobile tickets will be released to accounts four days before the show, and resale or transfer features are delayed. Sales are final, refunds and exchanges are not offered. The venue may adjust delivery methods, and orders that do not follow these policies can be canceled without notice.