Things to do: Torchlight Parade, big art fair, country legends

🇺🇸 Celebrate National Hire a Veteran Day at Republic Services in Seattle where vets can attend a free workshop, brush up their resume and apply for open positions at the waste facility. 10am-2pm. Free.

Friday

🎨 Check out the annual Seattle Art Fair, which was started by the late Paul Allen, for a showing of modern and contemporary art. Lumen Field. 11am-7pm. Runs through Sunday. Day passes are $35.

Pro tip: For those needing an art fix for less, the nonprofit Forest For The Trees is presenting a series of exhibitions, live performances, public art installations and events at RailSpur and throughout Pioneer Square in conjunction with the art fair through the weekend.

Saturday

🐴 Catch Seattle's iconic summer event, the Seafair Torchlight Parade, with marching bands, dragon dancers, drill teams, prancing horses and military bands. Downtown on 4th Avenue. 3-6pm. Free.

Pro tip: Bring folding chairs, arrive early and set up in a shady spot.

🇵🇸 Watch a documentary on Palestine at the Seattle Center during the Seattle Arab Festival featuring traditional music and dancing as well as food, drinks and desserts. The documentary, at 1:30pm Saturday and Sunday, and the festival are free.

🎸 Hear music legends Willie Nelson and Sheryl Crow onstage with Chris Stapleton at T-Mobile Park. 4:30pm. Tickets start at $122.

Sunday

Gather at Seward Park to experience Pista Sa Nayon, the Filipino American community festival held during Seafair celebration at Seward Park. 11am-6pm. Free.

Pro tip: Parking is tough at Seafair events so it's wise to bike, walk or use public transit if you can.

Plan ahead: The hydro races and the Boeing airshow, including the Blue Angels, are slated for Aug. 2-4 at Genesee Park and Lake Washington.