Federal Way Community Calendar | July 31 edition

Published 7:00 am Friday, July 31, 2026

Drag performer Crystyl Jewyl Box emceed the Federal Way Pride event on Aug. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror
Drag performer Crystyl Jewyl Box emcees the 2025 Federal Way Pride, which returns Aug. 1.

Drag performer Crystyl Jewyl Box emceed the Federal Way Pride event on Aug. 2. Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Photo by Keelin Everly-Lang / the Mirror

Drag performer Crystyl Jewyl Box emcees the 2025 Federal Way Pride, which returns Aug. 1.

Most Saturdays

Federal Way Farmers Market: 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. from May 9 to Sept. 26 in new location at S. 316th St. between Town Square Park and the Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center.

June 22 – July 31

Rosebud Teen Drama Camp: This summer’s teen show for ages 14-20 will be “The Drowsy Chaperone.” Registration is now open and placement auditions will take place on Monday, June 8.

August 1

Federal Way Pride: This annual festival celebrates the LGBTQIA+ community through performances, booths, music, food trucks and more from 12 to 5 p.m. in Town Square Park in Federal Way.

August 5

Kid’s Day at Steel Lake: Inflatables, performances and entertainers, a stilt walker, concessions and games will fill the day with family fun from 11 a.m. to 3 p.m. at Steel Lake Park located at 2410 S. 312th St. in Federal Way.

August 6

Summer Movie Series: “Despicable Me”: This free summer movie series is presented by the Arts Foundation Federal Way at 6 p.m. at the Federal Way PAEC located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Doors open one hour before the movie for Minion-inspired crafts, silly fun, and junior hero activities.

August 8

Federal Way Community Festival: This free community festival will come alive with the sights and sounds of one of the most diverse populations in the region as we celebrate the cultures and communities that make the City of Federal Way a vibrant place to live, work, and play from 12-4 p.m. at Town Square Park, located at 31620 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. in Federal Way.

August 11

FW City Council meeting: Federal Way City Council will meet at 6:30 p.m. at City Hall on the second floor in Council Chambers, 33325 8th Ave. S. in Federal Way.

August 15

The Arts of Connection Summer Watercolor Festival 2026: Celebrate the beauty of watercolor and the joy of summer at Watercolor Fest—a free, family-friendly event where creativity flows as freely as the water! Includes arts and crafts, bounce houses, music and will happen alongside the Federal Way Farmers Market. This event will be at the Federal Way PAEC from 10:30 a.m. to 2:30 p.m. While this is a free event, guests are encouraged to RSVP at fwpaec.org/events/summer-watercolor-festival-2026 to be entered into the festival’s giveaway. Located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

August 16

TAL: THE MOVEMENT: To celebrate the 19th anniversary of Washington Korean-American Day, enjoy this showcase of “the powerful traditions of Korean Bongsan Mask Dance, the energy of world-class B-Boying and the global phenomenon of K-POP in an original collaborative production,” at the Federal Way PAEC. Featuring SAMDONAEGI, Shorty Force (MORE VISION) and AKA (VDC Crew). Starting at 5 p.m., this is a free event but tickets are still required at fwpaec.org/events/tal-the-movement. Located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

August 23

Jane Lynch & Kate Flannery: Join Emmy Award-winner Jane Lynch (“Glee”) and the hilariously charming Kate Flannery (“The Office”) for a raucous night of comedy, song, and unapologetic mischief in The Trouble with Angels at 5 p.m. at the Federal Way PAEC located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

August 25

Back 2 School Free Haircuts 2026 at Town Square Park: It’s that time again for Federal Way youth ages 5-18 to get some free haircuts from local stylists and barbers for the first day of school. From noon to 7 p.m., this is a first come, first serve event with no registration. A special shout-out to Bella Red Salon, Castaway Salon and all other hair styling professionals who have helped make this event possible! Located at 31600 Pete von Reichbauer Way S.

August 27

Summer Movie Series: “Wreck-It Ralph”: This free summer movie series is presented by the Arts Foundation Federal Way at 6 p.m. at the Federal Way PAEC located at 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S. Doors open one hour before the movie for arcade and video game-inspired crafts, pixel-powered fun, and hero challenges.

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