September 5–7, 2026 · The long weekend
5 worthwhile events, plus three easy outings. Seattle · Bremerton · Monroe · Puyallup.
5 events in Seattle
Saturday–Sunday; doors 12:30 p.m., performance times vary
Festival tickets required; check current child admission terms · All ages; best for music-loving school-age kids and teens
Mix live music with interactive arts and food at Seattle Center’s big holiday-weekend festival.
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Saturday–Monday; follow posted closure signs
Free; bring your own bike, scooter, or walking shoes · All ages; choose a distance your child can manage
Ride, scoot, or stroll beside the lake during the final scheduled car-free weekend of the summer.
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Saturday–Sunday, 9:30 a.m.–10:30 p.m.; Monday until 9:30 p.m.
Ages 18 and under enter free this weekend; adults, rides and parking extra · All ages; ride height limits apply
Meet farm animals, explore hands-on agriculture displays, and choose a few carnival rides during the fair’s opening weekend.
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Saturday–Sunday, 10:30 a.m.–10 p.m.; Monday until 7 p.m.
Adults $18 weekend / $16 Monday; ages 6–12 $13; 5 and under free; rides extra · All ages
See livestock, explore fair displays, and add a favorite midway ride before this agricultural fair closes for the season.
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Saturday, 11 a.m.–8 p.m.; Sunday until 7 p.m.; Monday until 6 p.m.
Free festival entry; food, purchases and ferry travel extra · All ages
Pair a waterfront wander with blackberry treats, live music, chalk art, and hands-on children’s activities.
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A little more adventure
More things to do with kids in Seattle. Keep one in your back pocket for the long weekend.
A waterfront aquarium morning
Explore marine life at the aquarium, then take a short waterfront stroll. Book your admission time before heading downtown.
A few favorite animals
Choose three habitats at Woodland Park Zoo and leave room for a snack break. Check admission and animal-program times.
An aviation adventure
Explore aircraft and space exhibits at the Museum of Flight. Check the day’s access to aircraft interiors before promising a cockpit visit.
Labor Day is Monday, September 7, 2026. This guide covers Saturday, September 5 through Monday, September 7. All times are local to Seattle.
Lake Washington Boulevard Bicycle Weekend, Bremerton Blackberry Festival offer free admission. Food, rides, parking and special exhibitions can cost extra; free does not always mean no reservation.
Bicycle Weekend offers an easy free outing at your own pace. Choose one fair for a bigger day: Monroe and Puyallup are different destinations. Bumbershoot suits children happy with crowds and amplified music.
Try Seattle Aquarium or the Museum of Flight for indoor time. Most fair and festival activities are outdoors; check organizer weather updates.
Use each organizer link to confirm the latest admission rules and availability. A listing here is not a live ticket inventory. Reserve timed or dated admission before traveling, and check outdoor-event updates on the day.
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