September 2025 Events in Seattle

September in Seattle is filled with events that bring the city’s art, culture, and community into focus. Whether you're attending a film festival, checking out a design expo, or tasting your way through West Seattle, this month offers opportunities to connect with local creativity and tradition. Here's a full guide to what’s happening around the city this September.

1. Free Museum Day

• When & Where: September 4, multiple Seattle museums

• What to Expect: Visit Seattle Art Museum, Burke Museum, MoHAI, Museum of Flight, Wing Luke, and more with free admission on the first Thursday of the month.

2. Seattle Harbor Sailing Tour

• When & Where: All month, Pier 66

• More Info: Viator Harbor Tour

• What to Expect: A guided sailing tour offering views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound.

3. Pratt Open House

• When & Where: September 6, Pratt Fine Arts Center

• More Info: Pratt Open House

• What to Expect: Hands-on art demos, live music, and access to working studios at this annual open house.

4. Washington State Fair

• When & Where: Through September 21 (closed Tuesdays), Puyallup

• More Info: WA State Fair

• What to Expect: Rides, concerts, food, exhibits, and livestock shows at the largest fair in the state.

5. BrickCon

• When & Where: Early September, Meydenbauer Center, Bellevue

• More Info: BrickCon

• What to Expect: LEGO creations, fan displays, and workshops for builders of all ages.

6. Seattle Nordic Film Festival

• When & Where: Dates vary, Majestic Bay Theatres

• More Info: Nordic Film Fest

• What to Expect: Independent films exploring Nordic culture and contemporary themes.

7. Seattle Mariners vs. Cardinals & Angels

• When & Where: September 8–14, T-Mobile Park

• More Info: Mariners Schedule

• What to Expect: Two back-to-back home series during the final stretch of the regular season.

8. Open Mic at Fremont Abbey

• When & Where: Weekly

• More Info: Fremont Abbey

• What to Expect: Local artists perform spoken word, music, and poetry in an intimate community setting.

9. Game Night at Post Pike

• When & Where: Tuesdays, Georgetown

• More Info: Post Pike Instagram

• What to Expect: Tabletop gaming with drinks and a relaxed crowd.

10. The Play That Goes Wrong

• When & Where: September 1–28, Bagley Wright Theater

• More Info: Seattle Rep

• What to Expect: A comedic stage production where everything that can go wrong does.

11. Seattle Escribe Poetry Reading

• When & Where: Dates vary, Waterfront Park

• More Info: Waterfront Programs

• What to Expect: Poetry in Spanish and English by local Latinx writers.

12. Sketchfest

• When & Where: September 11–14, Unexpected Productions, Pike Place Market

• More Info: Sketchfest

• What to Expect: Sketch comedy from local and national performers.

13. Boats Afloat Show

• When & Where: September 11–14, Lake Union

• More Info: Boats Afloat

• What to Expect: A showcase of yachts, sailboats, and recreational vessels on the water.

14. Hispanic Heritage Month Kickoff

• When & Where: Mid-September, locations vary

• More Info: MexAm NW Festival

• What to Expect: Cultural events, music, and food celebrating Latin American heritage.

15. Some Like It Hot

• When & Where: Dates vary, Paramount Theatre

• More Info: Paramount Schedule

• What to Expect: A Broadway musical adaptation of the iconic film.

16. Vanishing Seattle Variety Show

• When & Where: September 17, Here-After

• More Info: Vanishing Seattle

• What to Expect: Local stories and performances centered on cultural preservation.

17. UW Farm Harvest Dinner

• When & Where: September 18, Center for Urban Horticulture

• More Info: Farm Dinner

• What to Expect: Seasonal dishes served outdoors with ingredients grown on campus.

18. Fremont Oktoberfest

• When & Where: September 19–21, Fremont

• More Info: Fremont Oktoberfest

• What to Expect: Beer tastings, food vendors, and stein hoisting contests.

19. Urban Farm Fest

• When & Where: Mid-September, Rainier Beach Urban Farm & Wetlands

• More Info: Tilth Alliance

• What to Expect: Hands-on activities, farm tours, and youth-led programming.

20. Run of Hope

• When & Where: September 21, Seward Park

• More Info: Run of Hope

• What to Expect: A charity 5K benefiting pediatric cancer research.

21. Raised by Trivia at Clock-Out Lounge

• When & Where: Dates vary

• More Info: Clock-Out Lounge

• What to Expect: Trivia nights based on nostalgic pop culture themes.

22. Taco Tuesday at Colibri

• When & Where: Tuesdays, Capitol Hill

• More Info: Colibri

• What to Expect: Creative taco specials and happy hour drinks.

23. STG Storytellers: Yolanda Suarez

• When & Where: September 24, Kerry Hall

• More Info: STG Presents

• What to Expect: An evening of personal storytelling in honor of Latinx Heritage Month.

24. Taste of West Seattle

• When & Where: September 25, The Hall at Fauntleroy

• More Info: Taste of West Seattle

• What to Expect: Sample dishes from neighborhood restaurants while supporting local causes.

25. Fashion Week at The Bellevue Collection

• When & Where: September 26–27, Bellevue

• More Info: Fashion Week

• What to Expect: Designer showcases, shopping events, and style panels.

26. Chinatown-ID Night Market

• When & Where: September 27, Chinatown-International District

• More Info: C-ID Night Market

• What to Expect: Street food, art vendors, music, and neighborhood pride.

27. Seattle Reign FC Match

• When & Where: September 28, Lumen Field

• More Info: Reign FC Schedule

• What to Expect: NWSL soccer with a strong fan following.

28. Seattle Kraken vs. Calgary Flames

• When & Where: September date TBD, Climate Pledge Arena

• More Info: Kraken Schedule

• What to Expect: Preseason NHL action ahead of the regular season opener.

29. Fall Design Day

• When & Where: September 30, Seattle Design Center

• More Info: Design Day

• What to Expect: Trade panels, open showrooms, and discussions on design innovation.

From trivia nights to cultural showcases, September brings together so many ways to enjoy Seattle's local flavor. As fall approaches, it’s a great time to explore new neighborhoods and connect with the people and experiences that make this city stand out. If you’re thinking about making Seattle your home or want to learn more about our communities, contact me. I’d be happy to help you find your place in the city.