Events

Concerts in the Park kicks off its 2026 season with Rep and Roll Night featuring the band Engage, on Wednesday, July 29, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, WA.

The park opens at 6 PM with food vendors, family activities, and community booths, followed by live music on stage at 7 PM. Suit up in your team's colors for a night of big anthems and crowd favorites on the lawn. Food vendors include Anthony's FINN, DIY Tea Lab, Go Go Mango, Paparepas, and Tastyz. Visit the link below for more information.

Pride Night in the Park is a free outdoor concert celebrating pride on Thursday, July 30, 2026, from 6:30–8:30 PM at Mercerdale Park, 3009 77th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040.

Celebrate pride and join the community for a mostly-music concert featuring The Abbagraphs, plus vendors and pride festivities. Visit the link below to sign up and volunteer.

Battle Ground Pride 2026 is a free, all-ages event hosted by Evoke Cascadia in Battle Ground, WA, taking place on Saturday, August 1, 2026, from 11:00 AM–4:00 PM at the Battle Ground Event Center, 912 E Main St, Battle Ground, WA.

Enjoy vendors, community resources, a lip-sync battle, a clothing closet, a sensory room, and a silent auction. Fill out a Passport to Pride at the event for a chance to win prizes. KN95 or better respirators/masks are required indoors, encouraged outside, and will be provided at the door while supplies last. Visit the link below for more information.

Concerts in the Park continues with Brims and Beats Night featuring the band Global Heat, on Wednesday, August 5, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, WA.

The park opens at 6 PM with food vendors, family activities, and community booths, followed by live music on stage at 7 PM. Dust off your funkiest hat and head to the lawn for hip-hop, funk, and feel-good rhythms. Food vendors include Bhukkad, DIY Tea Lab, L'Italiano, and Tastyz. Visit the link below for more information.

Downtown Movies in the Park returns for Island Vibes Night, an outdoor screening of Lilo & Stitch, on Tuesday, August 11, 2026, from 7:00–10:00 PM at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St, Bellevue, WA 98004.

Entertainment begins at 7 PM and the movie starts at dusk. Eastside Pride will have a community booth at the event, free and open to all, and volunteers are needed. Visit the link below to sign up.

Concerts in the Park wraps its 2026 season with Glow in the Park Night featuring the band Free Rain, on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, from 6:00–8:30 PM at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, WA.

The park opens at 6 PM with food vendors, family activities, and community booths, followed by live music on stage at 7 PM. Bring your brightest neon and glow sticks for a night of rock anthems, high-voltage dance tracks, and massive sing-alongs. Food vendors include DIY Tea Lab, Gourminis, Taco Cortes, and Tastyz. Visit the link below for more information.

DennyFest, presented by EvergreenHealth, is a free community festival on Saturday, August 15, 2026, from 12:00–4:00 PM at O.O. Denny Park, 12302 Holmes Point Dr NE, Kirkland, WA 98034.

Enjoy an afternoon of family-friendly activities, vendors, and community fun in the park. Visit the link below to sign up and volunteer.

Newcastle Days, the community's signature celebration, takes place on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM–7:00 PM at Lake Boren Park, 13058 SE 84th Way, Newcastle, WA 98056.

This free festival, held each September to honor Newcastle's 1994 cityhood, features the Cars on the Green auto show, a parade and opening ceremonies led by bagpiper Neil Hubbard, live stage entertainment, community booths, carnival games, giant inflatables, a craft beer and wine garden, and food vendors throughout the day. Visit the link below for more information.

Cars on the Green Auto Show, part of Newcastle Days, is a free showcase of classic cruisers, muscle cars, and custom rides on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM–3:00 PM at Lake Boren Park (alternate entrance), 7840 129th Ave SE, Newcastle, WA 98056.

Parking gates open at 8 AM and the show opens to the public at 10 AM, with Newcastle Days festivities, food vendors, and stage entertainment joining at 11 AM. People's Choice and participant judging closes at 1:30 PM, followed by an awards ceremony at 2:30 PM. Registration is free, courtesy of sponsor The Garage in Renton, and must be completed online by 5:00 PM on Wednesday, September 16. Visit the link below for more information.

City Hall 4 All, hosted by the City of Kirkland in alignment with Welcoming Week, is a free community celebration on Saturday, September 19, 2026, from 10:00 AM–2:00 PM at Kirkland City Hall, 123 5th Ave, Kirkland, WA 98033.

The event celebrates community efforts to make Kirkland a welcoming place for all, and organizers are calling for cultural performers, food vendors, and merchants to participate. Visit the link below to sign up.