Seattle-Area Music Festivals 2024: A Guide for Families
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Whether you surf the crowd or head to the amusement park, THING Festival promises endless thrills. Credit: courtesy THING Festival
THING Festival, Carnation
When: August 9–11
Cost: Tickets cost $130 per day, $220 for a two-day pass, or $350 for a three-day pass; VIP ticket options available. Children 12 and younger free.
Find it: Remlinger Farms, 32610 N.E. 32nd St., Carnation
THING Festival moves to Carnation, Washington this year, meaning tickets include admission to my favorite local amusement park. Between spotting your favorite bands you can seek thrills on more than 25 rides and attractions, including a roller coaster, zip line, petting zoo, bouncy house and rock climbing wall.
When it comes to the music lineup, there’s something for everyone, however diverse your family’s musical tastes might be. There will also be community workshops that focus on dance, art, theatre, and music. Prepare to be amazed by immersive art installations like the Luminarium, with a main dome that features illuminations that changes with the sun’s direction. Or, spend the day decorating a paper lantern in preparation for the nightly lantern parade.
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