Events

Shoppers and sellers alike are invited to hunt for bargains and treasures at the Normandy Park Community Club’s Giant Rummage Sale, set for Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. The one-day event offers both outdoor and indoor selling spaces for $25 to club members and $30 for non-members.  “Limited space, reserve your […]

Glam, games and griddlecakes will be on the menu Sunday, June 1, 2025, as Discover Burien hosts its festive Drag Queen Bingo & Pancake Breakfast Brunch at Burien Town Square. The event will run from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m., combining all-you-can-eat pancakes with ten rounds of lively bingo, all emceed by a fabulous drag queen known for their […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: One of Burien’s outdoor gems is the “Indian Trail”. If you haven’t discovered the Indian Trail yet, this is your chance! This wandering, varied public trail winds high above the shoreline strip of SW 172nd St. – the “Sunrise Trail” –  and then, from Three Tree Point northward, parallels Maplewild […]

A benefit concert featuring the local musician known as "Junior" will be held Sunday, June 1, 2025, from 3 to 6 p.m. at the Burien Eagles Club, with proceeds going to support The Kids Mental Health Foundation. Hosted by DJ Friday, the event will offer a mix of live music, community connection and Hawaiian and […]

The Burien City Council will meet Monday, June 2 at 5:30 p.m. to consider forming pro and con committees for a potential public safety ballot measure and more. The meeting can be viewed in-person at Burien City Hall, live on Comcast TV Channel 21, via Zoom here, and via livestream here. Download the full agenda […]

Youth and young adults looking to jumpstart their careers are invited to attend the 2025 Peace N the Hood Job Fair on Wednesday, June 4, 2025, from 3 to 5 p.m. at Steve Cox Memorial Park in White Center (map below). The free indoor job fair is open to individuals ages 16 to 24 and […]

In recognition of National Gun Violence Awareness Day on Friday, June 6, Public Health – Seattle & King County is teaming up with local cities and community organizations to distribute free gun lockboxes across King County, with a strong focus on South King County. Events will take place in Burien, Kent, Auburn, Renton, Federal Way, and Skyway, […]

The Shorewood on the Sound neighborhood is gearing up for its annual 'Streets of Garage Sales' this Saturday, June 7, 2025, with more than 40 households participating in the popular event. The sales run from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. and offers bargain hunters a walkable map of homes hosting sales throughout the neighborhood. Map […]

White Center Pride returns Saturday, June 7, 2025, with a full day of music, drag performances, family-friendly activities, and community resources aimed at celebrating and supporting the LGBTQ+ community. The free, all-day event runs from 12 p.m. to 11 p.m. and will stretch across the heart of White Center, featuring multiple stages, street vendors, food […]

A memorial service will be held at Highline United Methodist Church on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at 5:30 p.m. All who wish to celebrate the life and legacy of Vicky Hartley are welcome. Hartley was awarded Burien’s 2023 “Citizen of the Year,” and was known for her selfless service and community leadership. She passed away […]

W.P. vs DubSea Fish Sticks W.P. vs DubSea Fish Sticks DubSea Fish Sticks vs. W.P. – National VCR NIGHT | Saturday, June 7 Rewind the clock and press play on the fun! Join us on Saturday, June 7 as the DubSea Fish Sticks host W.P. for a night of baseball and nostalgia in celebration of […]

The Highline Heritage Museum will mark its sixth anniversary with a pirate-themed fundraiser on Sunday, June 8, 2025, at The Cove in Normandy Park, and all ye scalawags are invited! The evening celebration will honor the region’s rich history, spotlight community partnerships, and pay tribute to Highline High School’s 100th anniversary. The event kicks off […]

Join BAT Theatre musical movie and karaoke fans for the next Movie Musical Karaoke this Tuesday night, June 10, 2025. While the evening is emphasizing "Glee!", feel free to sing along to your favorite film musical soundtracks, or watch the fun at The Tin Room Theater (map below). Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and it’s karaoke from 7–9 p.m. Costumes and choreography are […]

$3 Thursday | Seattle Blackfins vs Fish Sticks Seattle Blackfins vs DubSea Fish Sticks DubSea Fish Sticks vs. Seattle Blackfins – $3 Thursday & League Opener | Thursday, June 12 The action heats up as the DubSea Fish Sticks take on the Seattle Blackfins on Thursday, June 12, kicking off Pacific International League play in […]

All are invited to King County Library’s System’s (KCLS) Curious Creatures Summer Reading Program launch party at the Burien Library this Friday, June 13, 2025, from 4 – 5:30 p.m.  KCLS Executive Director Heidi Daniel and Burien Mayor Kevin Schilling will be in attendance handing out prizes. And get your cameras ready for a rare sighting of Curious […]

Redmond Dudes vs DubSea Fish Sticks Dudes vs Fish Sticks Redmond Dudes vs DubSea Fish Sticks – Friday Night Baseball | June 13, 2025 Kick off your weekend with Friday night baseball as the DubSea Fish Sticks host the Redmond Dudes on June 13 at Mel Olson Stadium, located inside King County’s Steve Cox Memorial […]

Calling all alien abductees! The annual Men in Black Birthday Bash, aka MIBBB Fest, will kick off on Friday, June 13, 2025 with a fun new event – the Colleen Rafferty Look-Alike Contest. The contest, which will be held at Marina Mercantile from 6:30–8:30 p.m., is inspired by the character of Colleen Rafferty, played by Kate McKinnon on Saturday […]

The Kiwanis Club of Highline will host its annual Pancake Breakfast fundraiser on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 8 to 11 a.m. at the Burien Fire Station (map below). The community event, part of the city’s Strawberry Festival weekend, raises funds to support programs benefiting local youth. Tickets are $10 per person and include a […]

Burien’s annual Strawberry Festival is set to return to Burien Town Square Park this weekend – Saturday and Sunday, June 14–15, 2025 – offering a weekend packed with family-friendly activities, food, music and community celebration. The festival runs from 10 a.m. to 8 p.m. Saturday at Burien Town Square, and continues on Sunday with the […]

SPONSORED: Community members will have a chance to securely dispose of sensitive documents and old electronics for no charge during the 7th Annual Shred Day and E-Cycle Event, hosted by Sunrise Financial Services on Saturday, June 14, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at 431 SW Ambaum Blvd. in Burien (map below). The free […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: Our next walk will be this Saturday, June 14 at 11 a.m. We’ll be talking about Alzheimer’s and other forms of dementia, specifically how we screen for it and how to prevent it. I understand this can be a tough subject to talk about, but the more we talk about […]

Evergreen High School will welcome alumni, families and community members for one final stroll through the original campus buildings during a farewell event on Saturday, June 14, from Noon to 2 p.m. The event, titled “Evergreen Farewell: One Last Look,” invites guests to explore select areas of the campus before the school transitions into a […]

Father’s Day Car Show Sunday, June 15, 10 a.m. – 4 p.m. What cooler way to say “Thanks, Pops!” than spending a day outside with your Dad checking out cool cars? “Join us for a day filled with classic cars, sleek rides, and plenty of family fun,” organizers said. “From vintage muscle cars to modern […]

The Burien City Council will consider draft ballot language at its Monday, June 16, 2025 meeting that would ask voters this fall to approve a property tax levy lid lift aimed at expanding and sustaining public safety services, including co-response programs, police staffing, and infrastructure improvements. In addition, council will also discuss and possibly decide […]

From our friends at WABI Burien: Please join us as we return to lovely Seahurst Park this month on Wednesday, June 18 at 9 a.m. We’ll start in the parking lot by the beach and walk up the service road, a steady climb to the top of the park. To return, we’ll travel through the wooded […]

A recent graduate of Evergreen Goodwill’s Barista Entrepreneurship Training Program will showcase her new cold brew and caffeine-free iced beverages at the Burien Juneteenth Farmers Market, highlighting how the Seattle-based nonprofit is brewing up career opportunities across the region. Mary Hong, who completed the program in May, will debut her own coffee booth at the […]

Thursday Night Lights – DubSea vs. Seattle Studs | June 19, 2025 Fish Sticks vs Studs DubSea Fish Sticks vs. Seattle Studs – $3 Thursday | Thursday, June 19, 2025 The stakes are high and the prices are low as the DubSea Fish Sticks take on the reigning Pacific International League champion Seattle Studs on […]

EDITOR’S NOTE: South King Media Founder/Publisher Scott Schaefer serves on the Board of Directors for the Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce. The Seattle Southside Chamber of Commerce and the Success Foundation will present the 2025 Southside Leadership Conference on Friday, June 20, 2025, from 8 a.m. – 6 p.m. at Highline College’s Student Union Building. This high-impact, full-day event is […]

Pride at the Park – DubSea Celebration Night Fish Sticks vs W.P. Pride Night – DubSea Fish Sticks vs. W.P. | Friday, June 20, 2025 Celebrate love, inclusion, and community at Pride Night with the DubSea Fish Sticks on Friday, June 20 as they take on W.P. at Mel Olson Stadium, located inside King County’s […]

Immerse yourself in our region’s UFO history and mythology at the special Men In Black Birthday Bash "Saucers and Sass" event on Friday night, June 20, 2025! It will include a big-screen showing of the multiple award-winning The Maury Island Incident film, and will be followed by a drag queen-hosted sci-fi trivia contest and party. WHAT: […]

The fourth annual festival celebrating the anniversary of the world’s first encounter with the iconic Men in Black is Saturday, June 21, 2025, at the Quarterdeck in Des Moines.  The Men In Black Birthday Bash (MIBBB) is the main event of the week-long MIBBB Fest 2025. Bash attendees come dressed as Men in Black or other black-and-white attire […]

Saturday Showdown at The Fryer | June 21, 2025 Fish Sticks vs Dudes DubSea Fish Sticks vs. Redmond Dudes – Saturday Night Baseball | June 21, 2025 Spend your Saturday evening at Mel Olson Stadium as the DubSea Fish Sticks host the Redmond Dudes for the second of four matchups this summer! Join us on […]

The Official Men In Black Birthday Bash Debrief party, with over 50 classic arcade games, a space-themed soundtrack, and over 40 ice cold craft beers and ciders will be held on Saturday night, June 21, 2025 at the Waterland Arcade. And, of course Space Invaders was an MIB recruiting tool! This event will run from […]

In 1947, a Tacoma man reported seeing six flying discs while boating off Maury Island. He claimed molten slag from one of the discs fell on the boat, killing his dog, “Sparky.” The historic “Maury Island Incident” launched the “Summer of the Saucers,” and the first alleged encounter with a mysterious Man in Black. This […]

A concert hall on wheels will roll into downtown Burien on Thursday, June 26, 2025, as part of a unique mobile summer series from the Seattle Chamber Music Society. The free outdoor performance, featuring the “Concert Truck” will take place at the Burien Farmers Market, starting at 10:30 a.m. The mobile stage brings live chamber […]

Burien residents will have a chance to meet and have a cuppa joe with City Manager Adolfo Bailon during the city’s next Coffee Chat on Thursday, June 26, 2025. The informal gathering will begin at 5 p.m. in the Council Chambers at Burien City Hall. This session will focus on public works, giving community members […]

Battle at The Fryer | What is a Gumberoo? Fish Sticks vs Gumberoos Battle at The Fryer – Gumberoos Come to Town | Thursday, June 26, 2025 The rivalry is heating up as the DubSea Fish Sticks host the Gumberoos on Thursday, June 26 at Mel Olson Stadium, inside King County’s Steve Cox Memorial Park […]

Residents of Burien are invited to kick off Independence Day celebrations early with a free neighborhood picnic on Friday, June 27, 2025, from 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. at Glen Acres Church of Christ (map below). The community event will feature a barbecue, yard games such as croquet, badminton and volleyball, and the chance to connect […]

A youth-centered Juneteenth celebration is coming to the Southside on Friday, June 27, 2025 with an evening of music, art, food and community at the SeaTac Roadhouse. The free, family-friendly event will run from 6 to 8 p.m., and will feature live performances by young Black artists, live painting, and complimentary food and beverages. Organizers […]

Local storytelling event “7 Stories” returns this Friday night, June 27, 2025, starting at 7 p.m. to the Highline Heritage Museum, focused on the theme “Rude Awakenings.” Come hear seven true heartfelt stories from your neighbors at this interesting, fun event. Each 7 STORIES night has a theme and storytellers sign up and are selected in advance. […]

The White Center Food Bank will host its annual “Taste of White Center” event on Saturday, June 28, from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m., showcasing the neighborhood’s diverse restaurant community while raising funds to support vital food access programs. More than 30 local eateries — including favorites like Puffy Pandy, Sap Sap Lao Café, El […]

All are invited to join Burien's Environmental Science Center (ESC) at Seahurst Park on Saturday, June 28, 2025 for the second 'BioBlitz' event. This is a great opportunity to help out by being a community scientist. "Help us document which species of plants and animals are present at the park during one snap-shot in time," […]

SPONSORED: Families are invited to enjoy a summer evening of free fun and entertainment at the Highline SeaTac Botanical Garden’s “Kid’s Night in the Garden” on Saturday, June 28, 2025. The annual community event – which runs from 5:30 – 9 p.m. – will offer children’s games, crafts, bouncy houses, a scavenger hunt, face painting, […]

Weekend Heat – Fish Sticks Host the Redmond Dudes | June 28, 2025 Fish Sticks vs Dudes DubSea Fish Sticks vs. Redmond Dudes – Saturday Night Baseball | June 28, 2025 The rivalry continues as the DubSea Fish Sticks host the Redmond Dudes on Saturday, June 28 at Mel Olson Stadium inside of King County's […]

Sunday Sizzle at The Fryer | June 29, 2025 Fish Sticks vs Diamond Sports DubSea Fish Sticks vs. Diamond Sports – Sunday Showdown | June 29, 2025 Spend your Sunday […]

July 3rd Throwdown – W.P. Comes to The Fryer | July 3, 2025 Fish Sticks vs W.P. DubSea Fish Sticks vs. W.P. – Thursday Night Baseball | July 3, 2025 […]

Stars, Stripes & Sticks – July 4th Baseball Fish Sticks vs W.P. DubSea Fish Sticks vs. W.P. – Fourth of July Baseball | July 4, 2025 Celebrate America’s pastime on […]

All are invited to be a part of Burien’s most patriotic tradition – its 102nd annual Independence Day Parade, which starts at 11 a.m. on Friday, July 4, 2025. This is Burien’s […]

Saturday Sips & Swings – Fish Sticks vs. W.P. Fish Sticks vs WP DubSea Fish Sticks vs. W.P. – Saturday Night Baseball | July 5, 2025 Keep the holiday weekend […]