Discover upcoming events and activities in Burien, WA. Stay informed about local gatherings, festivals, and community events.
📍 Merrill Gardens at Burien, SW 151st Street and 5th Ave SW
Community members are invited to step out in support of women experiencing homelessness at Hospitality House’s annual Walk for Women fundraiser. The event helps raise awareness and support for Hospitality House’s mission of providing 'home, health and hope for women experiencing homelessness.'
📍 Shark Garden – New Start Community Garden
The Burien Arts Association will be holding its annual “BAM!” Burien Art Market featuring local art, music, and a food truck in a garden party atmosphere.
📍 Casa Italiana, Burien
Burien’s Casa Italiana – Italian Cultural Center will host its annual Vespa Festa on Saturday, Sept. 13, 2025, offering Italian food, music, dancing and a chance to win a Vespa Primavera. The celebration runs from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. and will feature Italian vendors, a beer and wine garden, and live entertainment. Raffle tickets are $10 each, with proceeds supporting the Italian Cultural Center.
📍 Fire Station 28, 900 SW 146th Street, Burien
Families are invited to Fire Station 28 in Burien for King County Fire District No. 2’s annual Kids Day, a free community event focused on safety, fun, and family activities. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. and includes activities such as learning about fire safety, climbing aboard a fire engine, live demonstrations, games, prizes, food, and face painting.
📍 Burien Town Square
From 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. on Saturday, Sept. 13, Burien Town Square will come alive with food, games and cultural activities during “Welcoming Burien: Celebrating Culture & Community,” part of the city’s participation in Welcoming America’s national Welcoming Week. The free, family-friendly event will showcase the city’s diverse cultures through music, activities, food and community engagement.
📍 Normandy Park Community Club (The Cove)
A celebration of life for longtime civic leader and artist Galen “Gary” Nesbit Willis Jr., who passed away on June 3, 2025. Friends and family say Willis was admired for his integrity, artistry, and generosity.
📍 Farmers Insurance, 15419 1st Ave S, Burien
Discover Burien will host its next Business After-Hours event, offering local professionals and community members a chance to connect while supporting small business. The evening will feature light refreshments, raffle prizes, and networking opportunities.
📍 SEA International Airport Conference Center, Sea-Tac Airport
The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce's annual SEA Airport Luncheon brings together business leaders, community members, and regional partners to hear updates from the Port of Seattle and Alaska Airlines.
📍 Stick Lounge, 22341 Marine View Dr S, Suite C, Des Moines, WA
Join Stick Lounge for a night where the drinks flow, the stories spill, and the truth…well, most of it’s true. The celebration features tastings from Seattle’s own 2Bar Whiskey and live storytelling by Steve Edmiston, co-creator of The Good Bootlegger’s Guild.
📍 Lake Burien Presbyterian Church
A memorial service for Guy MacDonald Harper—a local artist, historian, and longtime Burien resident—will be held at Lake Burien Presbyterian Church on Friday, Sept. 26, 2025, beginning at 1:30 p.m., with a gathering to follow.
📍 Washington State Criminal Justice Training Center, Burien
Residents of Burien, Normandy Park, and King County will have a chance to recycle hard-to-dispose-of items at a community recycling event featuring drop-off stations for various items.
📍 Burien
City deadline to publish Notice of November General Election