Labor Day Weekend Guide!

Your ideal companion for a fun and memorable long weekend! Whether you're looking for music, festivals, family fun, or leisurely park outings, there's something for everyone.

Featured Events & Activities

🎶 Bumbershoot – Seattle Center

Seattle’s iconic music and arts festival returns for its traditional Labor Day weekend slot, offering a vibrant mix of live performances at Seattle Center—indoors and out. It’s one of North America’s largest urban arts festivals and a must-see if you're in town.

🎡 Washington State Fair – Puyallup

A classic fair experience awaits at the Washington State Fair, opening its doors from August 29 through Labor Day.

Expect:

• Rides, livestock exhibits, fair food favorites

• Live musical performances

• Themed attractions like “Our Food, Our Farms, Our Washington”

• A special drone and fireworks spectacular to kick off the weekend

Operating Hours Over the Weekend:

• Friday (Aug 29): 10:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

• Saturday & Sunday: 9:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.

• Monday (Labor Day): 9:30 a.m.–9:30 p.m.
  
  

🎸 Oak Harbor Music Festival – Whidbey Island

A delightful, free, family-friendly music festival in downtown Oak Harbor featuring 30+ bands spanning rock, blues, jazz, country, and folk. Enjoy tasty bites from food vendors, artisan booths, a beer and wine garden, and kids' activities—all helping to support local music education.

🚤 Olympia Harbor Days – Olympia

This waterfront festival transforms downtown Olympia into a maritime wonderland with:

• Tugboats, tall ships, and steamships parading the harbor

• Food stalls, local music, dancing pirates, a LEGO build area, and tons of fun for the family

• Free to attend, though some activities may cost extra
  
  

🌈 Redmond Pride – Downtown Redmond

Returning for its fourth year, this inclusive and vibrant festival in Redmond Downtown Park (noon–5 p.m.) will include:

• Live performances

• Vendor booths

• Activities for all ages

• Free admission and free shuttles for easy access
  
  

🍇 Blackberry Festival – Bremerton

A berry-packed, festive experience celebrating all things blackberry! From wine tastings to sweet treats, a beer garden, live music, and a marketplace with over 150 vendors—this late-summer festival brings big flavor and community charm.

🌳 Marymoor Park Activities

While not a special Labor Day event, Marymoor Park in Redmond is a fantastic all-weekend destination:

• Spread across 640 acres, perfect for walking, biking, or picnicking

• Features include off-leash dog areas, playgrounds, sports fields, a velodrome, and rock climbing

• Often hosts outdoor concerts and movies during summer
  
  

💡 Weekend Tips

🎵 Music Lovers: Bumbershoot & Oak Harbor Festival

👨‍👩‍👧‍👦 Family Fun: Washington State Fair, Olympia Harbor Days

🏳️‍🌈 Community Spirit: Redmond Pride

🍷 Food & Drink: Blackberry Festival treats & wine tastings

🌿 Outdoorsy Types: Marymoor Park adventures