Deaf Thrive is coming back this year!

Bringing the Deaf Community together

ID: an off white background with summer cookout food illustrations and black and blue text: "Saturday, Sept 9, 2023, DeafThrive! logo, Cookout, join us as we take a much-needed break and celebrate our community with friends and family! Get ready for fun activities and games!" A black line. Blue text beneath: "Catered food and desserts provided!" Blue ribbon with white text: "We have vegetarian and vegan options, too!" A box with two cells inside, on left:" 1 pm to 6 pm, Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, 6310 NE 74th St, Seattle, WA, 98115." On right: "Bring your own non-alcoholic drinks! Questions: deafthrive.com" Below the box, black text: "deafthrive.com"

DeafThrive is coming back this year! Please join us for a community cookout on Saturday, September 9, 2023!

PURPOSE: DeafThrive Day is a family friendly festival that brings the Deaf community together to celebrate being Deaf, and to show Seattle that we are happy, healthy, and thriving!


When: Saturday, Sept 9th from 1 pm to 6 pm

Location: Magnuson Park, Hangar 30,

6310 NE 74th St

Seattle, WA 98115


Youtube video: DeafThrive is coming back!

DeafThrive Committee Members: Jon Terpak (WAGUAA- Washington Gallaudet University Alumni Association) and John Taft (Puget Sound Association of the Deaf) share updates and what to expect!


ID: an off white background with a repetitive blue headline text: “VOLUNTEER with DeafThrive!” Black text next to DeafThrive logo: “Saturday, Sept 9, 2023, Time range: 12 pm to 6 pm, Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, Come support our festival! More details and sign up below.” A blue ribbon below with text: "tinyurl.com/DTFestival2023."

Volunteer with us!

Please fill out this form so that we can accommodate you with the best volunteer role. Volunteers will be needed throughout the event at Magnuson Park, Hangar 30, starting from set up at 12pm and take down ending at 6pm, on Saturday, Sept 9, 2023.  We look forward to having you with us!


ID: an off white background with a cornhole board and bean bags. Inside the board, a tall triangle with DeafThrive logo and two green ribbons and text. Inside first green ribbon, text: "Saturday, Sept 9, 2023 | 1-4 pm, Magnuson Park, Hangar 30." A line beneath with text: "Cornhole Tourney," following another line. Text below: Register your team of 3: "tinyurl.com/DTcornhole2023" Another green ribbon with text: "Questions: deafthrive@gmail.com."

Cornhole Tourney at DeafThrive!

Come play cornhole at DeafThrive Festival! Join our friendly competition! We will teach you how to play!

Register your team of 3: https://tinyurl.com/DTcornhole2023 by Tuesday, Sept 5th!

Be a part of our thriving community.

Festival Committee

Seattle Parks and Recreation

Abused Deaf Women’s Advocacy Services

Deaf Spotlight

Hearing, Speech, & Deaf Center

Puget Sound Association of the Deaf (PSAD)

Washington Gallaudet University Alumni Association (WAGUAA)

WA Hands and Voices

Washington State Association of the Deaf (WSAD)