What's happening in Burien
National Night Out block parties are returning to Burien neighborhoods on Tuesday, August 4. This annual community event brings neighbors together with local police, firefighters, and officials to strengthen connections and build community bonds. Check with your neighborhood for specific block party locations and times.
Burien’s third annual Community Yard Sale is coming to town on Saturday, August 8. This free, community-wide event brings neighbors together for bargain hunting and is a great opportunity to find deals while connecting with your community.
Burien City Council met on July 13, 2026, and named five candidates for a vacant seat while approving zoning changes. The council also experienced disagreement over a $67,000 settlement. The meeting addressed regional issues and generated political friction among local leaders.
American Crown Circus & Circo Osorio is bringing a family-friendly circus experience to Burien July 30–August 3 under the Big Top. The internationally-acclaimed show promises breathtaking performances, excitement, and laughter for all ages. Check B-Town Blog for ticket details and specific performance times.
The Washington State Patrol has issued a Silver Alert for a missing 72-year-old Burien man, activated through the King County Sheriff’s Office. Silver Alerts are used to help locate missing and at-risk individuals. If you have information about this person, contact local authorities immediately.
The City of Burien is accepting artist submissions for its 2027 Gallery Program. Washington State artists are welcome to apply to showcase their work in this community exhibition opportunity. This is a direct call from the city to support local and regional creative talent.
The Burien Elks Lodge is hosting its annual Classy Chassis Car Show on Sunday, August 23. The event will feature classic cars, hot rods, and custom vehicles for a day of community celebration. Check the original source for details on time, location, admission cost, and how to participate.
The Burien Creative District is calling for artists to participate in ArtLab Burien, an inaugural multi-disciplinary arts festival coming this August. The event will feature display, vending, and other artist opportunities. This is a direct opportunity for local creatives and a chance to celebrate Burien’s growing arts community.
The City of Burien is calling for light artists across the Pacific Northwest to submit proposals for illuminated artworks for the 2026 Arts-A-Glow Festival, scheduled for Saturday, September 12. This is a direct opportunity for local and regional artists to showcase their work in Burien’s community celebration of public art.
The City of Burien is seeking artists to participate in the 2027 Burien Gallery Program. If you’re interested in showcasing your work, submit your application by Friday, August 28, 2026. This is a great opportunity for local and regional artists to gain visibility in our community.
Soccer fans in Burien have multiple World Cup watch party options starting this week and running throughout the summer. The gatherings will take place across Burien, SeaTac, Tukwila, and South King County, offering community members chances to celebrate FIFA World Cup action together during the tournament.
Burien’s free Music in the Park concert series returns this summer, starting July 9 at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The beloved community tradition offers seven evenings of live music for residents and visitors. No ticket purchase needed—just bring a blanket or chair and enjoy outdoor entertainment with neighbors.
Burien’s Arts-A-Glow festival is calling for artists to submit proposals for illuminated art installations and light-based works for this year’s September event in downtown Burien. The festival is free to attend, and organizers are actively seeking creative submissions from the community to showcase during the celebration.
Burien’s beloved Music in the Park series returns this summer with seven weeks of free concerts at Lake Burien School Memorial Park. The Thursday evening concerts run July 9 through August 20 from 6:30 to 8 p.m., featuring live music ranging from Vegas-style crooning and Latin son to jazz and blues, plus rotating food trucks. Bring a lawn chair and join your neighbors for a community gathering—call (206) 988-3700 after 5 p.m. on concert days if weather concerns arise.
Burien Police are inviting residents to participate in National Night Out on Tuesday, August 4, 2026. The event encourages neighborhoods to host block parties and community gatherings as a way to strengthen connections between police and residents. This is a direct Burien community event organized by the local police department.
The Environmental Science Center will host free low tide beach naturalist programs at Seahurst Park Beach in Burien from April through August 2026. These recurring events give residents and visitors a chance to explore the local marine environment and learn about beach ecology in our own backyard.
Burien’s Environmental Science Center is hosting a free outdoor creative writing program on Saturday, August 1 at Seahurst Park. The guided session invites residents to write, observe, and connect with nature in this community-focused event.
Burien City Council will hold a regular meeting Monday, July 27 at 5:30 pm at City Hall to interview five candidates for Council Position 2 and vote on an appointment. Candidates are Jacques Colon, Jessica Ivey, Krystal Marx, Torrance Dixon, and Patricia Hudson. The council will also present a 2026 budget update before going into executive session after the interviews conclude.
Burien Elks Lodge No. 2143 is hosting a “dinner for a cause” fundraiser on Thursday, September 17 to support the Highline Schools Foundation. This community event brings together local organizations to benefit the schools that serve Burien families.
Kristine Moreland, founder of Burien-based nonprofit The More We Love, published a guest editorial questioning whether Bloomside (Burien’s DESC permanent supportive housing building) is meeting residents’ needs. She recounts witnessing open drug use, untreated mental illness, and deteriorating health among residents, including individuals losing limbs to fentanyl addiction. Moreland calls for greater investment in recovery housing alongside traditional supportive housing, arguing that housing alone isn’t enough for people battling severe addiction and mental health crises.