Unique Seattle Events to check out in August 2025
At Pao, we’re all about spotlighting the vibrant, creative energy coming from small businesses and local organizers. Each month, we round up the under-the-radar events: the pop-ups, grand openings, and community festivals, that might not hit the big billboards but definitely deserve your attention. From matcha café launches to art markets and cultural celebrations, here’s what’s coming up in Seattle this August that you won’t want to miss.
Pop-ups and collabs
August 6, 2025 • 6:30 PM
Uwine Bar, Seattle
“Botox & Bordeaux” pop-up partnering with Pinch Med Spa—sip wine while enjoying cosmetic treatments in a social lounge setting.
August 7th, 2025 • 6pm-9pm
Location: Laurel - 1500 E Olive Wy, Seattle, WA 98122
Meet the sweetheart makers of Sennza Finne libations in house for a night of cocktail specials, Amari tastings, and education.
Smoll Corner x Friend Museum Pop-Up
August 9th, 2025 • time TBD
Friend Museum - 83 S King St #100, Seattle, WA 98104
Experience the unique cinnamon rolls and pastries of Smoll Corner with flavor rotations like Jeju Misugaru, Korean sweet corn, and Black sesame with yuzu cream. They will be posted up at Friend Museum, a space with local vintage purveyors, artists, coffee, wine, events classes and more.
August 10th, 2025 • 2pm-5pm
Location: Arosa Cafe - 3121 E Madison St, Seattle, WA 98112
A daytime “coffee rave”—live local DJs spinning beats while patrons enjoy coffee, gelato, and energy-boosting vibes.
August 23rd, 2025 • 6pm-9pm
Location: The Botanicale - 495 N 36th St Suite C Seattle, WA 98103
Love aerial arts, good natural wine, and sitting under the stars? 💫🍷❤️ 🌱 The Botanicale welcomes 💫 Celestial Epiphany, a queer & BIPOC owned production company, for a summer Aerial Garden Party.
August 23 & 24, 2025 • 12pm-5pm
Location: 2901 17th Ave S. Seattle, WA 98144
Shop for back to school and connect with like-minded neighbors interested in creating bartering networks! Free to vend and attend!
August 24th, 2025 • 10am-4pm
Location: Cal Anderson Park - 1635 11th Ave, Seattle, WA 98122
The Cutie Foundation is a 501c3 Non-Profit focused on Empowering Young + Emerging Artists. This festival allows all artists to set up and vend without any licenses or permits required!
Belltown’s spot for AAPI culinary essentials and pop-up events, Mixed Pantry is hosting a ton of fun classes and events all of August!
Music & Performances
EXP Music Festival at Pier 62
August 9, 2025 • 1pm–9:30pm
Pier 62 (1951 Alaskan Way, Seattle, WA 98101)
A day-to-night electronic music festival featuring artists like Genix, HANA, and Morgan Page; organized by ViViD Presents + Opulent Temple.
August 15th, 2025 • 9pm-2am
Cantina Del Sol - 422 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122
Pitbull themed rooftop dance party in Cap Hill where everyone is encouraged to come dressed like Mr. Worldwide himself and dance to all his top hits. Food and drinks will be available for purchase and if you come dressed like Pitbull (bald caps, shades, blazers) you can receive HH prices for the first hour of the party from 9-10pm. We’re co-hosting this one yay!
Grand Openings 🎉
August 8, 2025 • 4 PM–7 PM
15610 SE 272nd St, Ste A103, Kent, WA 98042
Grand opening celebration for Dr. Sue Kim’s dental practice including tours, meet-and-greet, and light refreshments (likely).
August 9, 2025 • 8 AM–6 PM
7705 168th Ave NE, Ste 110, Redmond, WA 98052
Redmond’s first dedicated matcha café hosts a full-day grand opening with promotions: freebies for early customers, 20–50% drink discounts, prize wheel spins, free macaron with purchase, and other goodies. The first 25 customers will get free matchas!
Festivals & Markets
Free admission vegan food festival with small‑plate offerings (many items $5 or less), fast‑pass upgrades, plus vegan retail & product vendors. Family‑ and dog‑friendly.
Smol Art Mart
August 16–17, 2025 • 12 pm–6 pm
Magnuson Park Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA 98115
Free, annual artist-led market—80+ local creatives selling original art, crafts, prints, and handmade goods. Dog and kid-firendly.
Whether you're diving into our vibrant arts scene, exploring a new spot to eat, or soaking in the great outdoors, there’s loads to do in the city this May. You can find more hidden gems on The Pao App which will help you find the coolest spots, whatever city you're in.
