Best Activities for Celebrating Father's Day Weekend in Seattle in 2025
Celebrate Father's Day in Seattle with a range of activities tailored to diverse interests. From gourmet dining experiences to hands-on adventures, there's something for every top-shelf dad.
Strawberry FestivalsExtend the sweetness of Father's Day by visiting four local strawberry festivals: Baby Animals & Berries Festival, Strawberry Festival at South Bay Grange, Biringer Farm Strawberry Festival, and Burien Strawberry Days. These events take place over the Father's Day weekend, allowing your dad to relish strawberries and shortcake at various locations, with costs varying by venue.
Meet the Beach with Puget Sound EstuariumBeach lovers can explore the coast with Puget Sound Estuarium's naturalists during low tide at Tolmie State Park, Squaxin Park, and Luhr Beach in Olympia over Father's Day weekend. This family-friendly event is free of charge.
Meeker Days Arts and Music FestivalArt and music enthusiasts should check out the annual arts and music festival in downtown Puyallup and Pioneer Park. The event, featuring a car show, beer garden, games for kids, and more, takes place from June 13-15. Admission is free for all.
Edmonds Arts FestivalDads with an appreciation for the arts can immerse themselves in a variety of art forms, including music, dance, theater, paintings, sculpture, photography, and more at the Edmonds Arts Festival from June 13-15. The festival is free for visitors, and children can even create their own art at designated stations.
Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington BoulevardActive families can bond over a bike ride along a car-free section of Lake Washington Boulevard during one of Seattle's Bicycle Weekends on June 14-15. Seward Park offers spectacular views that add to the experience.
Papa Bear BrunchTreat your dad to a hearty brunch at the Woodland Park Zoo on June 14-15. The Father's Day brunch includes wild views of the zoo's resident bears, lynx, elk, or tigers, and tickets cover zoo admission.
Olympic Air ShowAirplane-loving dads can marvel at the awesome aircraft and aerobatic performances at the local air show taking place at the Olympia Regional Airport on June 14-15. Free admission is available for children under six.
Bell Harbor RendezvousFancy yachts and hop-on tours await at the Classic Weekend at Bell Harbor Marina, with over 40 classic yachts on display on June 14-15.
Father's Day Weekend Steam Train RideEmbark on a historic steam engine excursion through the Northwest Railway Museum, featuring amazing views of Snoqualmie Falls during Father's Day weekend from June 14-15. Various departure times are available, and tickets must be purchased online.
Father's Day Train RidesBoard a chehalis-Centralia Railroad Museum excursion with a BBQ dinner and dessert included on June 14-15, a fun option for families who want to celebrate with a special meal.
Father's Day Car ShowsClassic and vintage car enthusiasts can appreciate the sights at Father's Day car shows taking place in Issaquah, Burien, and the Ballard Locks on June 15. Admission is free.
Canoe Mercer SloughAdventurous families can explore the beauty of Mercer Slough Nature Park by canoe, led by park rangers departing from Enatai Beach Park on June 15. Advance registration is required.
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Dads Free on Father's Day at the Museum of FlightDads enjoy free admission on Father's Day at Seattle's Museum of Flight, where they can check out Air Force One, the Concorde, and other flying machines. Other visitors will need to pay admission or present a membership.
Father's Day at ACMCelebrate car-loving dads at Lemay - America's Car Museum, where special events take place on June 15, including a cruise-in, Le Mans race watch party, and discounts on admission.
- At the Edmonds Arts Festival, dads with a passion for art can indulge in various forms such as music, dance, and photography from June 13-15, and even create their own art.
- For adventurous families, bonding over a bike ride is possible during one of Seattle's Bicycle Weekends on Lake Washington Boulevard on June 14-15, with Seward Park offering breathtaking views.
- Families can join the Strawberry Festivals over the Father's Day weekend, relishing strawberries and shortcake at various locations, with costs varying by venue.
- Puget Sound Estuarium offers beach exploration with naturalists during low tide at Tolmie State Park, Squaxin Park, and Luhr Beach in Olympia, a family-friendly event free of charge.
- Airplane-loving dads can enjoy the local air show featuring awesome aircraft and aerobatic performances at the Olympia Regional Airport on June 14-15, with free admission for children under six.
