13 things to do this weekend around the Seattle area
Welcome to the weekend! From the Seattle Pride Parade to new art gallery exhibitions, here are the latest local things to do around the Seattle area.
Food and drink
* Just in time for summer, check out 18 restaurant openings in and around downtown, headlined by a Brazilian cafe from a Food Network contestant.
* The secret's out - of the SEAcret Door at Mariners games, that is. We dive into the story behind this new ballpark bar and what makes its drinks so outrageous.
* Sit down for a dinner the whole family will enjoy at these two North Seattle restaurants with great meal deals.
* Breakfast bowl lovers can use roasted veggies for a meat-free alternative that still delivers a hearty meal, declares our recipe writer.
Outdoors and community events
* Dress in your brightest rainbow-colored outfits and join thousands of spectators this weekend at the annual Seattle Pride Parade and PrideFest.
* Hoping to avoid the crowds at the Enchantments this summer hiking season? Here's the latest on what to know before you hit the trails. Plus, check out six more great hiking paths off Highway 20.
Visual arts and music
* Check out this week's lively visual arts scene, from the works of eight Pacific Northwest artists on display for free and Woodside/Braseth Gallery celebrating its 65th anniversary.
* Queer/Pride Festival will take over Capitol Hill this weekend with a full slate of drag stars and musical performances from actor/singer Keke Palmer, explicit Miami rapper JT (of City Girls fame) and more.
* At your next listening party, tune into Bellevue-based musician Tomo Nakayama's new album, "Ocean," featuring members of The Shins and Fleet Foxes.
Movies and TV
* Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of "Leviticus," "Supergirl" and "The Death of Robin Hood."
* New shows like FX's "The Bear" fifth and final season and BritBox's "A Woman of Substance" offer plenty of entertainment for those staying indoors to beat the heat.
Books
* Long summer days are perfect for getting lost in these four new mysteries and thrillers.
* Feel even more connected to the World Cup with these books that spotlight the countries visiting Seattle for their matches.
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This story was originally published June 25, 2026 at 4:50 PM.