Volunteer Park Events Calendar

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival (Shakespeare in the Park)
Jul
25

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival (Shakespeare in the Park)

The Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival returns, July 25-26, 2026! More details coming soon.

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Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival (Shakespeare in the Park) (Copy)
Jul
26

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival (Shakespeare in the Park) (Copy)

The Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival returns, July 25-26, 2026! More details coming soon.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
28

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Jul
30

Olmsted Walking Tour of Volunteer Park (morning tour)

Volunteer Park is often referred to as the crown jewel of Seattle’s Olmsted park and boulevard system. It is the most complete and best-preserved Olmsted-designed landscape in our city. Land purchased in 1876 was originally used as a cemetery, but in their 1903 report to the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners, the Olmsted Brothers proposed extensive improvements to the park. Join the Friends of Olmsted on a one mile walk exploration with lots of standing to listen.

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Jul
30

Olmsted Walking Tour of Volunteer Park

Volunteer Park is often referred to as the crown jewel of Seattle’s Olmsted park and boulevard system. It is the most complete and best-preserved Olmsted-designed landscape in our city. Land purchased in 1876 was originally used as a cemetery, but in their 1903 report to the Seattle Board of Park Commissioners, the Olmsted Brothers proposed extensive improvements to the park. Join the Friends of Olmsted on a one mile walk exploration with lots of standing to listen.

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Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 30th
Jul
30

Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 30th

Beatle Concert

Zje Mongol

Full Summer Series Lineup

Artists

BEATLECONCERT brings iconic Beatles songs to the stage.Performed by some of Seattle's most experienced musicians with no costumes or fake accents, BEATLECONCERT may be the closest you ever get to seeing the Beatles at the height of their powers.

Opener Zje Mongol is a Seattle-based family band bringing traditional Mongolian music to global audiences through the power of throat singing, horsehead fiddle, and steppe-born rhythms. Ancient sounds, modern stage.

Interested in Volunteering for the Summer Series? We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with VPT outreach, set-up, and clean-up for each event. Sign up to volunteer here.

Food trucks

The rotation of food trucks will change each night of Summer Series. 

Transportation

The Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park, but we encourage use of public transportation, walking, and biking. 

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the Summer Series at the Amphitheater. All six of our summer concerts are presented for FREE to the community because of their support.

Volunteer Park Trust also thanks Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Parks Foundation for their ongoing support.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
31

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
4

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Aug
5

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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Summer Series at the Amphitheater: August 6th
Aug
6

Summer Series at the Amphitheater: August 6th

MarchFourth

Dance Church

Full Summer Series Lineup

Artists

MarchFourth is a kaleidoscope of musical and visual energy that inspires unabashed dancing and an atmosphere of celebration. Their show is a sonic journey with worldwide influences, echoing the deepest grooves of American funk, rock, and jazz boiled all together in cinematic fashion, with showmanship, flare, and BIG heart. 

Opening is returning favorite Dance Church! This fitness-class meets dance therapy session will have you on your feet. Their fun and inclusive approach to dancing is designed for people of all shapes and sizes, backgrounds and identities.

Interested in Volunteering for the Summer Series? We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with VPT outreach, set-up, and clean-up for each event. Sign up to volunteer here.

Food trucks

The rotation of food trucks will change each night of Summer Series. 

Transportation

The Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park, but we encourage use of public transportation, walking, and biking. 

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the Summer Series at the Amphitheater. All six of our summer concerts are presented for FREE to the community because of their support.

Volunteer Park Trust also thanks Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Parks Foundation for their ongoing support.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
7

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Aug
8

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
11

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Summer Series at the Amphitheater: August 13th
Aug
13

Summer Series at the Amphitheater: August 13th

Nite Wave

ABBAgraphs

Full Summer Series Lineup

Artists

Closing out our Summer Series is a favorite from last year: Nite Wave! Since 2011, Nite Wave has been  passionate about ‘80s New Wave and putting on a night you'll never forget. Hear everything from Prince to Depeche Mode to Duran Duran to INXS and more! 

Opener The ABBAgraphs invite you to step into a glittery time warp as the six-piece powerhouse ensemble recreates the pop magic of ABBA’s chart-topping hits from the '70s and early '80s that keep the dance floor buzzing.

Interested in Volunteering for the Summer Series? We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with VPT outreach, set-up, and clean-up for each event. Sign up to volunteer here.

Food trucks

The rotation of food trucks will change each night of Summer Series. 

Transportation

The Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park, but we encourage use of public transportation, walking, and biking. 

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the Summer Series at the Amphitheater. All six of our summer concerts are presented for FREE to the community because of their support.

Volunteer Park Trust also thanks Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Parks Foundation for their ongoing support.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
14

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
18

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
21

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
25

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Aug
28

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Sep
2

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Sep
12

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Oct
7

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Oct
10

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Nov
4

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Nov
14

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Dec
2

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Dec
12

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
24

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 23rd
Jul
23

Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 23rd

Clinton Fearon and the Boogie Brown Band


LeRoy Bell and his Only Friends

Full Summer Series Lineup

Artists

Clinton Fearon has been a composer, songwriter, singer and player of instruments since his early teens. Born in Jamaica and later finding home in Seattle, Fearon’s music is a strong message coming from the heart of a man who dedicates his life to help a better world to come. 

LeRoy Bell, the all time summer series favorite, returns to open this night of rock and reggae inspired hits. LeRoy Bell and His Only Friends are celebrating 25 years of music having the pleasure to have shared the stage with B.B. King, Etta James, Van Morrison,Sheryl Crow, Sharron Jones, Huey Lewis, Steve Miller, Fitz and The Tantrums and many more. 

Interested in Volunteering for the Summer Series? We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with VPT outreach, set-up, and clean-up for each event. Sign up to volunteer here.

Food trucks

The rotation of food trucks varies each night of Summer Series. The food trucks for July 23 are: Where Ya At, Matt?, Tacos Cortes, Oskar’s Pizza, and Dippy’s Ice Cream.

Transportation

The Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park, but we encourage use of public transportation, walking, and biking. 

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the Summer Series at the Amphitheater. All six of our summer concerts are presented for FREE to the community because of their support.

Volunteer Park Trust also thanks Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Parks Foundation for their ongoing support.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
21

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Chamber Music in the Park
Jul
18

Chamber Music in the Park

Featuring our world-class Summer Festival musicians, this performance pairs the beautiful setting of Capitol Hill’s Volunteer Park with an exciting chamber music performance. It’s open to all ages. It’s high quality. It’s casual. It’s Chamber Music in the Park.

Want to perform with SCMS festival musicians? Bring your instrument and join us an hour before the performance for the Community Play-Along at 6:30 PM!

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
17

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 16th
Jul
16

Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 16th

The Paperboys

Phinney Ridge Steel Band

Full Summer Series Lineup

Artists

Our second evening of the series brings back two Volunteer Park Trust favorites! The Paperboys are a Canadian folk music band from Vancouver,  BC. The Paperboys blend Celtic folk with bluegrass, Mexican, Eastern European, African, zydeco, soul, and country influences.

Opening the evening is another returning favorite, The Phinney Ridge Steel Band. This local group has made waves playing steel drums around Seattle and beyond.

Interested in Volunteering for the Summer Series? We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with VPT outreach, set-up, and clean-up for each event. Sign up to volunteer here.

Food trucks

The rotation of food trucks will change each night of Summer Series. The food trucks for July 16 are: Thai-U-Up, Where Ya At, Matt?, Tacos Cortes, Big Dog, Oskar’s Pizza, and Dippy’s Ice Cream.

Transportation

The Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park, but we encourage use of public transportation, walking, and biking.

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the Summer Series at the Amphitheater. All six of our summer concerts are presented for FREE to the community because of their support.

Volunteer Park Trust also thanks Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Parks Foundation for their ongoing support.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
14

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Jul
11

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
10

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 9th
Jul
9

Summer Series at the Amphitheater: July 9th

Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme

McTuff

Full Summer Series Lineup

Join us for the kickoff concert of Summer Series at the Amphitheater, featuring an evening with Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme on Thursday, July 9th from 6:00-8:30pm. We will also be hosting our annual Picnic in the Park! Bring a picnic, your blanket, and your friends and family. There will be free ice cream and activities for kids. Admission is free and open to the public. We can’t wait to see you there.

Artists

Eldridge Gravy and the Court Supreme is a Seattle funk juggernaut bringing serious energy. Frontman Eldridge is backed by the hot, gritty orchestration of the 12 member Court Supreme. Opening the evening is McTuff. Joe Doria brings together some of the best of the NW music scene to create a powerful and jaw-dropping funk and jazz sound.

Interested in Volunteering for the Summer Series? We are looking for energetic volunteers to help with VPT outreach, set-up, and clean-up for each event. Sign up to volunteer here.

Food trucks

The rotation of food trucks will change each night of Summer Series. The food trucks for July 9 are: Thai-U-Up, Where Ya At, Matt?, Tacos Cortes, and Oskar’s Pizza.

Transportation

The Amphitheater in Volunteer Park can be reached by light rail (Capitol Hill Station) and Metro bus routes #10 and #49. Some parking is available in Volunteer Park, but we encourage use of public transportation, walking, and biking.

Sponsors

Thank you to our generous sponsors for their support of the Summer Series at the Amphitheater. All six of our summer concerts are presented for FREE to the community because of their support.

Volunteer Park Trust also thanks Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Parks Foundation for their ongoing support.

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Outdoor Fitness Class
Jul
7

Outdoor Fitness Class

Unstill Life features outdoor fitness classes early mornings in Volunteer Park. Workouts focus on functional fitness combining strength exercises with cardio, and include balance, mobility and agility to build your fitness for the outdoor activities you love. Workouts are varied and fun, and always adaptable.  We meet Tuesdays and Fridays 6:30-7:30am at the Black Sun. 

Contact Rachel for more information and to try a free class. 

Rachel@UnstillLife.com

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Jul
1

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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Parke Diem
Jun
20

Parke Diem

Since 2011, Parke Diem has shared their love of the Seattle electronic music community with friends, family, and fellow partiers. What started small has now grown into Seattle’s longest-running free park party— a day-long celebration of bass music, community, and the PNW summer. This festival offers free admission for all ages and will features events, activities, vendors, and of course an EDM lineup you won’t want to miss.

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Volunteer Park Criterium - Taco Time Cycling
Jun
13

Volunteer Park Criterium - Taco Time Cycling

The Taco Time NW Cycling Team in partnership with Taco Time NW Restaurants is presenting the 2026 Taco Time Volunteer Park Criterium. This will be the 59th edition of this race.

Set in the picturesque Volunteer Park, close to downtown Seattle, the race is open to Women and Men athletes of all ages and skill levels. This is an up and down crit featuring sweeping turns and 90 feet of climbing per lap. 

For more information visit the Taco Time NW Cycling Team web-site at www.tacotimenw.bike  

Event Information: https://www.vpcriterium.com/

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Jun
13

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Pride in the Park
Jun
6

Pride in the Park

Seattle Pride in the Park isn’t just another festival—it’s a full-on experience. It’s where thousands of us come together to celebrate, dance, eat, shop, connect, and just be.

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Trail Run First Wednesdays
Jun
3

Trail Run First Wednesdays

Seattle Frontrunners First Wednesday Trail Runs

Join us for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer! The address is 1400 E Prospect St, Seattle, WA 98112. Afterwards, we all go to a nearby establishment for dinner and socializing.

The following trail courses are available:

4.5 miles Arboretum-Interlaken Course

6.5 miles Arboretum-Foster & Marsh Islands - Interlaken Course

Connect with the club on Strava!  

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Community Fire Jam
May
16

Community Fire Jam

Seattle Flow Arts Collective Presents: Community Fire Jams offer an opportunity for fire spinners of all skill levels to practice and play with fire in a safe and supportive environment. Not feeling up to spinning fire yourself? Come watch or play with LED or day props outside the fire circle!

Everyone who spins fire needs to register and complete orientation one time per calendar year. Since this is the first fire jam of the year, EVERYONE will need to register!

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2nd Saturday Work Party
May
9

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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VPT Spring Social
Apr
29

VPT Spring Social

Join Volunteer Park Trust for our Spring Social. Whether you’re a longtime member or a new volunteer, this is a great opportunity to meet the other people who keep VPT running.

This event is free, but please RSVP on Eventbrite.

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Spring Restoration Day
Apr
11

Spring Restoration Day

Spring Restoration Day is back! Join your friends and neighbors for this extended 2nd Saturday Work Party where we tackle a larger area within Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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New Volunteer Orientation
Mar
31

New Volunteer Orientation

Join us for a zoom orientation on the various ways you can get involved with Volunteer Park Trust! Hear from members of our committees and learn about how you can get involved for 2026! 

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Mar
14

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Seattle FrontRunners: Trail Run @ Volunteer Park
Mar
4

Seattle FrontRunners: Trail Run @ Volunteer Park

Join FrontRunners for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer!

Seattle FrontRunners is a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

We welcome all participants of every athletic ability, race, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Feb
14

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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Chinese Lunar New Tea Tasting Event
Feb
9

Chinese Lunar New Tea Tasting Event

Volunteer Park Conservatory, alongside Friends of the Conservatory and hosted by Chinese Tea Master Mung Huan from The Seattle Chinese Tea Association, will ring in the 2026 Fire Horse Lunar New Year with five specialty oolong tea tasting at The Conservatory on Monday, February 9, 2026.  There are three sessions at 12, 1, and 2 p.m.

This ticketed featured tea tasting curation event provides three time slots to choose from.  For tickets purchase information, please visit The Friends of the Conservatory website: Volunteer Park Conservatory

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Seattle FrontRunners: Trail Run @ Volunteer Park
Feb
4

Seattle FrontRunners: Trail Run @ Volunteer Park

Join FrontRunners for a trail run through the verdant trails that Seattle offers on the 1st Wednesday of each month starting in front of the Asian Art Museum in Volunteer Park (same place as our regular Wednesday road run). Rain or shine! Lose yourself in a trail running experience that only Seattle can offer!

Seattle FrontRunners is a running and walking club for the LGBTQIA+ community and its allies.

We welcome all participants of every athletic ability, race, color, age, sex, gender identity, religion, national origin, disability, or sexual orientation.

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2nd Saturday Work Party
Jan
10

2nd Saturday Work Party

Join your friends and neighbors as we weed and clean the garden beds in Volunteer Park to keep it beautiful for everyone. This is a great event for kids and families.

Meet us at the Black Sun Sculpture across from Seattle Asian Art Museum at 10:00 AM on Saturday.  If you arrive late, look for our green signboard telling you where in the park we will be working.

We will provide the gloves and tools.

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