14 things to do in the Seattle area on Juneteenth weekend
Welcome to Juneteenth weekend! From Juneteenth celebrations that double as World Cup watch parties to sunshine-filled hikes, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Food and drink
* Embark on a goal-winning dessert tour with the World Cup Sundae Passport, a collaboration cooked up by five sweet spots around Seattle and running through June 30.
* Did you root for Belgium during its World Cup match in Seattle? Eat like a Belgian with four places our writer found with great Belgian frites.
* Check out some of the newest restaurants around town, from great sandwiches in Pioneer Square, to mesquite-kissed Mexican carne asada, to a popular Texas chain that just landed at Seattle-Tacoma International Airport.
Outdoors and community events
* As local communities celebrate Juneteenth, several events will also double as World Cup watch parties on Friday.
* Speaking of watch parties, we rounded up eight fun spots to watch, from the floating barge on the waterfront to Seattle Soccer House's three-story screen.
* Ballard's Kangaroo & Kiwi, celebrating its 25th anniversary this year, will offer Aussie fans a home base during the Australia-U.S. World Cup match on Friday.
* Take advantage of the extra daylight this summer solstice with five Seattle-area trails filled with sunshine.
* Whether you're a local or a visitor, these budget-friendly trips via walk-on ferry will quickly put Seattle traffic and crowds in your rearview mirror.
Music, visual arts and theater
* Seattle Chamber Music Society kicks off its summer festival this weekend, featuring a concert truck, virtual concert hall and new record label.
* Seattle's new art innovation lab, xispa, brings together a gallery, artist residency and technology hub under one roof.
* Sanaz Toossi's "Wish You Were Here," an exploration of tender friendships, is running through July 5 at ArtsWest in a coproduction with Seda Iranian Theatre Ensemble.
Movies and TV
* Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of "Toy Story 5," "Girls Like Girls" and more recent releases.
* "House of the Dragon" fans get a front seat to the Targaryen civil war as Season 3 premieres on HBO on Sunday. Plus, check out more of the latest media to stream this week.
Books
* Looking for your next read? Whether you're on the way to celebrate Pride or lounging at the beach, we've got new books for you to try.
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This story was originally published June 18, 2026 at 4:54 PM.