7 family-friendly things to do in Seattle this Labor Day Weekend

Labor Day has been celebrated by working Americans since 1984.

The vacation is usually one with boats, water and sunshine, but it is also a great day to relax with family and friends.

If the sun is shining bright this weekend, you might be wondering what to do.

Here are seven fun things to do on this Labor Day weekend in Seattle:

Washington State Fair

Although it’s in Pullyap instead of Seattle, the Washington State Fair is a summer tradition not to be missed. With amazing food, great rides and tons of attractions, The Fair is an event everyone can enjoy.

Location: 110 9th Avenue SW, Puyallup
Phone: 253-845-1771
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Green Day, Weezer and Fall Out Boy

Forget baseball, Labor Day Monday is all about music. Go back to middle school and belt out classics like “Boulevard of Broken Dreams”, “Island in the Sun” and “Sugar, We’re Goin Down”. Emo hairstyles from the early 2000s are highly recommended. Tickets are available online.

Location: T-Mobile Park, Seattle

Seattle PrideFest

After Seattle PrideFest closed due to record heat and COVID-19 restrictions, this Labor Day weekend returns between 11am and 7pm with local artists, nonprofits and vendors in Capitol Hill.

Location: Broadway Street in Capitol Hill, Seattle
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Free guided nature walk

There is nothing more exciting than the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest Join naturalist Ed Dominguez as you explore some of the trees in Seward Park. You will learn all about droughts, viruses, fungi and insect attacks that these poor trees had to withstand.

Location: 5902 Lake Washington Boulevard S, Seattle
Phone: 206-652-2444

Created Commons Festival

Enjoy a range of free activities this weekend, including a community drum circle, yoga and meditation, poetry readings, and more. The family-friendly zero-waste event is free and public. Those who come are asked to bring picnics, camping chairs, blankets, and filled water bottles.

Location: Westcrest Park in West Seattle, Seattle
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Day after day festival

Live music is back! Come to see a range of incredible artists including Kaytranada, Chvrches, Strfkr, Chong the Nomad, and more. Tickets start at $ 80.

Location: Fisher Green Pavilion, Seattle
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Enjoy a quick weekend getaway

Three days vacation? You deserve it. Take advantage of the fact that Washington State is home to the largest fleet of ferries in the country and enjoy a weekend with Washington State Ferries. Here is our list of great boat and ferry routes from Seattle that are perfect for a weekend getaway.