Events

Upcoming Events

Cascade PBS Ideas Festival

Date:

Saturday, May 4, 2024 - 9:30am to 9:00pm

Event Location:

Amazon Meeting Center

Visit the ACLU-WA information and photo booth. Grab free swag for being a member or becoming a member. The Cascade PBS Ideas Festival brings together journalists, newsmakers, and innovators from around the country to talk about the issues that are animating our cultural conversations. The festival includes live recordings of television and podcasts from The Atlantic, The New Yorker, The Washington Post, Vox, Slate, Pushkin, NPR and PBS; as well as community meetups, meet-and-greets, food trucks, DJs and more.

Meet ACLU-WA staff experts at a happy hour meetup during the festival.

What You Missed

2023 Access to Justice Conference

Date:

Thursday, September 28, 2023 - 8:00am to Saturday, September 30, 2023 - 5:00pm

Event Location:

Tacoma Convention Center and Online

The ACLU-WA is a proud sponsor of this year's Access to Justice Conference. Every two years, this conference brings together community members, legal system advocates, judges, attorneys, and policymakers across Washington State who are committed to dismantling legal systems of oppression and poverty. Stay tuned for details.

Let Kids Be Kids: A New Approach to Youth Safety and Success

Date:

Tuesday, September 12, 2023 - 6:00pm to 7:30pm

Event Location:

Federal Way Performing Arts & Event Center

Join the ACLU of Washington for a conversation about reimagining the future of accountability for youth.

Vancouver's 20th Annual Peace and Justice Fair

Date:

Saturday, September 9, 2023 - 9:00am to 3:00pm

Event Location:

Esther Short Park

Celebrate the communities of southwest Washington at the 20th Annual Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair!

Alki Beach Pride 2023

Date:

Sunday, August 20, 2023 - 11:00am to 11:00pm

Event Location:

Alki Beach

Join Alki Beach Pride, a family-friendly event with lots of free activities. Vendors and community organizations proudly represent the LGBTQ+ community and they'll be selling handcrafted goods, while music will be provided by DJs and musicians.

Pacific Northwest Black Pride 2023

Date:

Wednesday, August 9, 2023 - 7:00pm to Sunday, August 13, 2023 - 10:00pm

Event Location:

POCAAN

Join Pacific Northwest Black Pride for their 6th annual Pride Celebration!

Festival Sundiata: Black Arts Fest

Date:

Friday, July 14, 2023 - 6:00pm to Sunday, July 16, 2023 - 9:00pm

Event Location:

Seattle Center

Seattle Center Festál presents Festival Sundiata: Black Arts Fest in partnership with Sundiata African American Cultural Association (SAACA). The ACLU-WA is proud to be a presenting sponsor of this year's festival. Visit our table in the Armory to meet us and check out our photo booth.