What's Up This Weekend: Your PNW Events Guide Aug. 29 to Sept. 1

Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we share what's up around Seattle. If we're missing something fun, email us at hello@seattlerefined.com. Watch Seattle Refined's Abby Luschei talk about weekend events Thursdays on 'ARC Seattle' with Tyrah Majors and Steve McCarron, airing every weekday from 7 to 10 a.m. on Seattle's CW Network!

Friday, Aug. 29

KOMO's Opening Day Food Drive. Happy first day of the Washington State Fair and the KOMO Food Drive! Bring a non-perishable food donation for the Puyallup Food Bank and get free admission for all ages to the fair from 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.

• 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m.
• Free admission
• Washington State Fair

Friday, Aug. 29 (through Sept. 21)

Washington State Fair. The Washington State Fair kicks off this Friday, and this year is bigger than ever as it celebrates 125 years with rides, food, music, and new features.

• $13 to $15, kids 5 and younger are free; purchase tickets online
• Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup

MORE: Your Guide to the 125th Washington State Fair in Puyallup

Friday to Monday, Aug. 29 to Sept. 1

PAX West 2025.Who is ready for four days of celebrating gaming and gaming culture? PAX West returns to Seattle with exciting panels, an expo hall, new game demos, performances, tournaments, special guests and cosplay.

• Find a full schedule of events online
• $264 for a four-day pass, $75 to $79 for a single-day pass; purchase online
• Seattle Convention Center, Arch Building and Summit Building

Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 30-31

Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival. Seattle's legendary Bumbershoot returns this weekend with an all-star lineup, including Weezer, Janelle Monáe, Bright Eyes, Digable Planets, Aurora, Sylvan Esso, Car Seat Headrest, Seattle bands Pretty Girls Make Graves and The Murder City Devils, plus dozens more.

In addition to the stellar music lineup, the festival features a Fashion District, Cat Circus, Pole Pavilion, Comedy Coop, Culinary Acts and lots more to explore.

• Doors open at 12:30 p.m. both days
• $175.25 for two-day GA, $142.26 for single-day GA; purchase online
• Seattle Center

Sunday, Aug. 31

Meghan Trainor. This popular singer-songwriter known for songs like "All About That Bass," "NO," "Made You Look" and "Me Too" will perform at the Washington State Fair.

• 7:30 p.m.
• $78.50 to $162.50; purchase online
• Washington State Fair

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