Planner

What to Do in Washington State in April

Flower festivals, a big fair, and a jazz walk welcome spring.

03/26/2026 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Fair Game

Our State Fair Is...Which State Fair?

It's time to ride the coaster and hang with the 4-H kids—but there's more than one place to gorge on elephant ears.

09/04/2025 By Allison Williams

Planner

What to Do in Washington in September

Fair season, fall activities, and a lot of cider.

08/28/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Planner

What to Do in Washington in August

There's lots of summer left at a UFO event and a floating music festival.

07/31/2025 By Taylor McKenzie Gerlach

Feature

A Midsummer Nightmare 

How the Washington Midsummer Renaissance Faire turned into a nightmare for its volunteer performers.

06/03/2025 By Nathalie Graham Photography by Jovelle Tamayo

The Thrill Is Gone

Why Doesn't Seattle Have More Theme Parks?

It's not (just) the weather.

07/07/2023 By Allison Williams

Make Plans

What to Do for Labor Day Weekend

From state fairs to soccer and beyond.

08/29/2022 By Seattle Met Staff

Bang For Your Buck

Cheap Week Seattle: Best Bang-for-Your-Buck Events April 7–13

A popular combination of pancakes, booze, and art, a gathering for science nerds, and the 25th annual Washington State Spring Fair: the best ways to spend your week without spending much.

04/07/2014 By Jeremy Novak

Post

Slide Show: Puyallup Fair 2012

09/21/2012

Friday Randomness

My Quintessential Washington Day: Sheep Riding and the Symphony

Only in Washington. And maybe Idaho.

09/21/2012 By Laura Dannen

Weekend Plan

Five Things to Do Out of Town This Weekend

Summer’s still kicking in Port Townsend, Yakima, and Lake Chelan.

09/09/2011 By Allison Williams

Events

Fairs Are Everywhere

How far are you willing to go for an elephant ear?

08/25/2011 By Allison Williams