July 14, 21, 28, 2026. Mukai Farm & Garden is proud to present our 4th annual Studio Ghibli Festival in 2026! We will be screening 3 Studio Ghibli films at the Vashon Theatre this July. It is open to the public and costs $6 at the door, however no one will be turned away. The […]
Friday, July 17, 2026. Stop by Mukai on your way to Strawberry Festival! Guided tours will be available on the hour including a sneak peek into the historic Fruit Barreling Plant. Don’t miss your opportunity to take a photo with our Unofficial Mayoral Candidate, Marshall the Strawberry!
Saturday, July 18 and Sunday July 19, 2026. Summer is around the corner and so is Bon Odori! Join us in celebrating our 94th annual Seattle Bon Odori! Join us for Japanese-folk dancing, delicious food, live entertainment and so much more! We can't wait to see you there! Bon Odori is a centuries-old Japanese Buddhist […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026. Wing Luke Museum is excited to welcome Chef Sheldon Simeon, born and raised in Hawaiʻi, for an exciting afternoon as he talks about his new cookbook, 'Ohana Style. From the kitchens of Maui to home kitchens around the world, Sheldon’s work honors the generations, traditions, and stories that shape Hawaiian cuisine. […]
Saturday, July 25, 2026. FREE AND OPEN TO THE PUBLIC! Join us for White River's 2026 Bon Odori on July 25th from 4 - 9:30 PM. The event is free and all are welcome to join our festivities - from the Okinawan Kenjin-Kai Eisa Taiko Performance, Kids' Obon Dance, Service, Dancing, the Seattle Matsuri Taiko […]
Saturday, July 26, 2026. Nikkei Manor’s annual Bon Odori Summer Festival brings traditional dance, taiko drumming, and Japanese street food to residents and the public. Cultural Performances: Live taiko drumming and traditional folk dancing (Bon Odori).Food & Community: Summer festival foods, drinks, and social engagement with community elders.
Saturday, August 1, 2026. We can't wait to welcome everyone back this Summer for our Bon Odori Festival! Whether it is your first time attending or your 20th, we hope to see you all. Obon is also known as Kangi-e or "Gathering of Joy” and is a major festival and Jodo Shinshu memorial service to […]
Thursday, August 6, 2026. Candle-lit lanterns will spark hope on Green Lake at From Hiroshima to Hope on Thursday evening, August 6. Seattle’s annual community peace event honoring the victims of the atomic bombings of Hiroshima and Nagasaki and all victims of war and violence takes place from 6:00 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. on Thursday, […]
Saturday, August 15, 2026. Your ultimate summer weekend plans are here! Save the date for CHOMP! for a FREE event featuring: 🎵 Live Music featuring Cat Power, Whitney, and more 🍽️ Local Food Vendors 🍎 Farmers Market with Fresh Local Produce 🎨 Art, Games, & Hands-On Activities 🐯 Special Guest: Meet Daniel Tiger! CHOMP! celebrates […]
Saturday, August 22 and Sunday, August 23, 2026. The All Things Japanese Sale event is back! Our one-of-a-kind rummage sale has something for everyone — dishware and tableware, dolls and toys, fabrics and textiles and so much more! Thousands of Japanese and Japanese-inspired items are available at an affordable price! Income generated from this event […]
