Celebrate the 33rd Season of the Everett Farmers Market in the Heart of Downtown Everett at Wetmore Ave between Pacific and Hewitt. Market is open Sundays beginning May 10th from 10:30am to 3pm.
Schack Art Center celebrates autumn with Schacktoberfest, a spirited harvest-themed exhibition showcasing the warmth, whimsy, and wonder of fall through the lens of local art and craft. The exhibition features a glass pumpkin patch with 1,000 glass pumpkins, over 100 artworks by regional artists, a Silent Auction in the Mezzanine Gallery, and "Make It Now" pumpkin sessions in the hot shop—bringing together a festive celebration of creativity and seasonal tradition.
$10,000 for the biggest coho — weigh-ins at Harbor Marine, Sep 26–27. Even spectating is a good time.
Lace up for a good cause: the Snohomish PUD Community Energy Run 5K takes over the PUD Water Operations Center in Lake Stevens on Saturday morning, October 3. Run it, walk it, or just swing by — the morning brings sponsor booths, live demos from the PUD Water Utility, and a virtual option if you’d rather log your 5K from anywhere. Registration is $40 per person (price goes up September 1), and every entry benefits the Community Energy Fund, which helps Snohomish County and Camano Island families struggling to pay their utility bills. Runners and walkers welcome, 9 a.m. to noon.
Free family-friendly walk at Boxcar Park — ceremony 11 AM, walk to follow. Walk for someone you love.
Music at the Marina wraps its final night with Queen Mother — the ultimate Queen tribute band — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Classic cars, trucks & bikes at Boxcar Park — benefiting cancer patient assistance at Providence General Foundation.
Everett, it’s the season finale! Sail-In Cinema closes out its 11th year at Boxcar Park with Zootopia 2 (PG, 1 hr 48 min) — and the littles can come early for facepainting with Giggles Entertainment. It’s the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County, free and family-friendly to the very end. Dress in layers and pack a blanket (it gets chilly on the waterfront at night), and please stick to blankets or low-back chairs so everyone can see the screen. Sailing in? There’s limited guest moorage at Guest Dock 7, first-come, first-served. Movie starts at 8:40 p.m. Presented by the Port of Everett and signature sponsor PND Engineers.
Music at the Marina continues with Antwane Tyler — a local up-and-coming country artist with a fresh modern sound — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Downtown Everett clears the streets and turns the whole neighborhood into a party, and Saturday is the full eight-hour version. Summer in the City takes over Wetmore Plaza and the surrounding blocks with live music from KateGory 7, Aftershock NW, Butter Notes Jazz and more, plus art, sidewalk sales, a beer garden, and a kid zone stacked with inflatables, giant Jenga, face painting, a balloon artist, and a Nerf blaster range. Bring the kids, text your friends, or make it a date night and wander until you find your new favorite downtown spot. Saturday runs noon-8 p.m., and it all lines up with Fresh Paint at Schack Art Center, so there is an extra dose of creativity happening a few blocks over. Come for one thing, stay for it all.
Experience creativity in action at Fresh Paint, Schack Art Center's biggest summer arts festival in Downtown Everett. This vibrant event features over 100 artist booths, live entertainment, interactive activities, glassblowing, and more. Watch as artists create and sell their work on-site, offering a rare glimpse into their process and a chance to buy art fresh off the easel. The Festival is held on Hoyt Avenue between Pacific Avenue and Hewitt Avenue in Downtown Everett.
Downtown Everett clears the streets and turns the whole neighborhood into a party, and Friday night kicks it off. Summer in the City takes over Wetmore Plaza and the surrounding blocks with live music, art, hands-on activities, sidewalk sales, and a beer garden, plus a kid zone stacked with inflatables, giant Jenga, face painting, and a Nerf blaster range. Bring the kids, text your friends, or make it a date night and wander until you find your new favorite downtown spot. Friday runs 4-8 p.m., and it all lines up with Fresh Paint at Schack Art Center, so there is an extra dose of creativity happening a few blocks over. Come for one thing, stay for it all.
Music at the Marina continues with Victims of Love — a faithful tribute to the timeless sound of the Eagles — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Great Scott, Everett — Sail-In Cinema is taking us Back to the Future (PG, 1 hr 56 min) at Boxcar Park, with special guests from the Pacific Northwest DeLorean Club! Come early to check out the time machines before the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County hits 88 mph. It’s free and family-friendly as always. Dress in layers and pack a blanket (it gets chilly on the waterfront at night), and please stick to blankets or low-back chairs so everyone can see the screen. Sailing in? There’s limited guest moorage at Guest Dock 7, first-come, first-served. Movie starts at 9 p.m. Presented by the Port of Everett and signature sponsor PND Engineers.
Music at the Marina continues with Point of Sail — a yacht rock tribute recreating the smooth sounds of the late ‘70s and early ‘80s — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Everett, assemble! Week two of Sail-In Cinema brings Captain America: Brave New World (PG-13, 1 hr 58 min) to the big screen at Boxcar Park. It’s the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County — free and family-friendly as always. Dress in layers and pack a blanket (it gets chilly on the waterfront at night), and please stick to blankets or low-back chairs so everyone can see the screen. Sailing in? There’s limited guest moorage at Guest Dock 7, first-come, first-served. Movie starts at 9:10 p.m. Presented by the Port of Everett and signature sponsor PND Engineers.
Music at the Marina continues with Moxie — fronted by powerhouse vocalist Tamika Alston, serving up a crowd-pleasing mix of soul, funk, rock, blues, and jazz — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Free movies on the water are back, Everett! Sail-In Cinema kicks off its 11th season at Boxcar Park with Kicking and Screaming (PG, 1 hr 35 min) — and yes, there’s a chance to snag some Port soccer swag if you come early. It’s the only waterfront movie series in Snohomish County, it’s free, and it’s family-friendly. Dress in layers and pack a blanket (it gets chilly on the waterfront at night), and please stick to blankets or low-back chairs so everyone can see the screen. Sailing in? There’s limited guest moorage at Guest Dock 7, first-come, first-served. Movie starts at 9:20 p.m. Presented by the Port of Everett and signature sponsor PND Engineers.
Music at the Marina continues with The Little Lies — a Seattle-area supergroup bringing the timeless music of Fleetwood Mac to life — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Music at the Marina continues with Santa Poco — Seattle’s own honky tonk band — at Port Gardner Landing! Grab your boots and round up your crew. Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Float Find Beachside takes the hunt to the shores of Jetty Island every Friday from July 10 through August 28. Hidden floats are scattered across the island's scenic beach for you to discover during your island visit. Combine a beach day with a scavenger hunt adventure — it doesn't get more summer than that. Ferry to Jetty Island and look for floats while enjoying the sun, sand, and Puget Sound views.
Float Find Shoreside returns every Friday from July 10 through August 28 at Waterfront Place, Port of Everett. This free weekly summer event invites locals and visitors to hunt for floats hidden throughout the waterfront area and win prizes. It's a fun, low-key activity perfect for families, couples, and anyone who loves a good treasure hunt. Show up any Friday this summer and join the fun at one of Everett's most scenic spots.
Music at the Marina continues with Nite Wave — the PNW’s go-to band for all things ‘80s new wave — at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
Jetty Island Days returns for summer 2026, offering ferry service to Everett's beloved Jetty Island from July 8 through September 6. The ferry runs Wednesday through Sunday from the dock at 522 10th Street, with tickets priced at $4–7 per person — reservations are required and fill up fast. Jetty Island features two miles of sandy beach, warm shallow waters, wildlife viewing, and stunning views of the Olympic Mountains. Whether you're coming for a beach day, a kayak adventure, or just to watch the sunset, Jetty Island Days is a summer tradition not to be missed.
Everett goes all out for America’s 250th birthday! Kick things off with the Fourth of July Parade through downtown Everett at 11 a.m., then head to Legion Memorial Park for the Colors of Freedom Festival presented by Boeing from 3 to 10:45 p.m. — live music, food trucks, craft beverages, and family activities overlooking Port Gardner Bay, free and hosted by the City of Everett. On the waterfront, Hotel Indigo hosts a ticketed Waterfront Party with live music from Beatdown Saints and Erik Scott (5–10 p.m., $20). Then everyone looks up: the Boeing Thunder on the Bay Fireworks light up Port Gardner Bay around 10:15 p.m. — an 18-minute show with a synchronized soundtrack on KKXA 101.1 FM. Free parade parking at Everett Station and festival parking at Everett Community College, both with shuttle service. We live lucky my friends!
The Washington Wolfpack are back on home turf, taking on the Nashville Kats in AF1 arena football regular-season action! Don’t miss your chance to catch professional arena football live in the heart of downtown Everett.
Music at the Marina kicks off with Cloud Cover at Port Gardner Landing! Part of the summer-long Music at the Marina concert series, this free outdoor event offers live music against the backdrop of the Everett waterfront. Bring your chairs, blankets, and appetite — food vendors will be on hand. Visit everettmusicinitiative.com/musicatthemarina for the full lineup and details.
The Everett Pride Block Party fills downtown Everett with color, music, and community on Saturday, June 20 from noon to 6 PM. This free, all-ages celebration features live entertainment, local vendors, food, and a joyful atmosphere honoring the LGBTQ+ community in Snohomish County. Location details will be announced on the Everett Pride website closer to the event. Come celebrate love, identity, and community in the heart of Everett.
Game on, Everett! Watch FIFA World Cup 26™ select matches FREE on a giant screen at the waterfront with live entertainment, food trucks, kids' activities, a beer garden, and more. Doors open two hours before kickoff.
United States vs. Australia
Fan Zone Opens: 10 a.m.
Kickoff: 12 p.m.
Entertainment & Activities
Pre-match DJ Mike Ilvester
Emcee: Jaime Mendez
KIDZONE featuring Imagine Children's Museum and local soccer clubs
Game Truck gaming trailer
Waterfront beer garden
Post-match DJ Mike Ilvester and Foam Party
Food Trucks
Food truck lineup coming soon.
Entertainment presented by: Everett Music Initiative
Game on, Everett! Watch FIFA World Cup 26™ select matches FREE on a giant screen at the waterfront with live entertainment, food trucks, kids' activities, a beer garden, and more. Doors open two hours before kickoff.
Mexico vs. South Korea
Fan Zone Opens: 4 p.m.
Kickoff: 6 p.m.
Entertainment & Activities
Pre-match DJs Passion Vibes, Lucha Luna
Emcee: Jaime Mendez
KIDZONE featuring Imagine Children's Museum and local soccer clubs
Game Truck gaming trailer
Waterfront beer garden
Post-match live music ft. Tropa Magica
Food Trucks
Food truck lineup coming soon.
Entertainment presented by: Everett Music Initiative
Game on, Everett! Watch FIFA World Cup 26™ select matches FREE on a giant screen at the waterfront with live entertainment, food trucks, kids' activities, a beer garden, and more. Doors open two hours before kickoff.
United States vs. Paraguay
Fan Zone Opens: 4 p.m.
Kickoff: 6 p.m.
Entertainment & Activities
Pre-match DJ Mike Ilvester
Emcee: Jaime Mendez
KIDZONE featuring Imagine Children's Museum and local soccer clubs
Game Truck gaming trailer
Waterfront beer garden
Post-match live show ft. The Grizzled Mighty
Special guest: Lesle Gallimore
General Manager of Seattle Reign FC and one of the most accomplished figures in American women’s soccer.
Entertainment presented by: Everett Music Initiative.
Game on, Everett! Watch FIFA World Cup 26™ select matches FREE on a giant screen at the waterfront with live entertainment, food trucks, kids' activities, a beer garden, and more. Doors open two hours before kickoff.
Mexico vs. South Africa
Fan Zone Opens: 10 a.m.
Kickoff: 12 p.m.
Entertainment & Activities
Pre-match DJ Passion Vibes
Emcee: Jaime Mendez
KIDZONE featuring Imagine Children's Museum and local soccer clubs
Game Truck gaming trailer
Waterfront beer garden
Post-match DJs Passion Vibes and Foam Party
Special guest: Jhon Kennedy Hurtado
Former Seattle Sounders FC defender and Colombian professional soccer player who helped lead the club to multiple major championships.
Entertainment presented by: Everett Music Initiative
Sorticulture, Everett's Garden Arts Festival, is a three-day celebration of the best parts of Pacific Northwest outdoor living. Hosted in the seaside city of Everett, WA, Sorticulture is the premier festival for garden art, local plants and flowers, and handmade outdoor products. From classical to whimsical, abstract to figurative, Sorticulture features fountains, trellises, iron and cement sculpture, found objects, mosaics and more! Sorticulture is free to attend.
The Harbor Hopper passenger ferry connects Everett to the charming village of Langley on Whidbey Island every Thursday and Saturday from June 4 through August 29. The scenic 30-minute crossing costs $12 one-way or $20 round-trip and accommodates up to 45 passengers per trip. Langley offers boutique shops, galleries, restaurants, and stunning island scenery — all easily accessible for a day trip from Everett's waterfront. Tickets go fast, so plan ahead and book your seat for a perfect Pacific Northwest island getaway.
Kick off summer with the Soccer Float Find, a free scavenger hunt at Waterfront Place celebrating World Cup fever sweeping through Everett. Search for hidden soccer floats around the waterfront and win prizes in this fun, family-friendly activity running June 1–5. This free event is a perfect summer activity for fans of all ages. Head to Waterfront Place at the Port of Everett to join the hunt.
