Visit a gallery or museum to discover one-of-a-kind art with Pacific Northwest flair. Or attend a festival—everything from celebrations of wine, beer, and cider to music blockbusters and more—for every interest. We invite you to discover the creative pulse that makes Seattle such a great place to visit. Start by browsing our list of annual festivals and events or search events by specific dates, neighborhoods or interests below.
Want to tell us about your own event? Submit it here! Washington is open! We've tried to keep this calendar up to date but some events have been postponed or rescheduled in consideration of COVID and these listings may not reflect the most recent changes. Please check official event websites to verify schedules before you go! Seattle Works. Cooperate on small- and large-scale volunteer projects with local nonprofits. Sample activities include meal prep, building garden beds, sprucing up classrooms, and freshening up playgrounds and preschools.
Mix it up with bartenders from the scenic lodge by the falls in Snoqualmie. In the Cocktail Challenge, Salsih bartenders share their techniques, then teams are divided to create cocktails utilizing the tips, ingredients and mixers provided. The lodge also offers group hikes and mountain bike rides. Bell Harbor International Conference Center. You work together, so why not try playing together? In the happy-hour-with-a-twist Pub Olympics, team members, with drinks in hand, compete in activities like cornhole, bocce and giant Jenga.
Pac-Man along with the latest, most popular games, too. Music, science fiction, and pop culture all come together at the fascinating Museum of Pop Culture.
The Frank Gehry-designed building looks like a smashed guitar from above, while inside, its colorful exhibits cover everything from the history of indie video games and horror films to Nirvana, the Seahawks, and more.
This family-friendly museum is where science lessons come to life. At Pacific Science Center , explore galaxies near and far in the planetarium, get up close and personal with colorful creatures in the Tropical Butterfly House, maneuver a two-ton granite ball, find out what it means if you can roll your tongue, and much more. The Chihuly Garden and Glass museum is dedicated to the work and career of locally born, world-renowned glassblower Dale Chihuly, who was introduced to the craft while studying at the University of Washington.
It is the most comprehensive collection of his art to date, with interior galleries featuring a variety of his work in the medium. Under the creative direction of renowned dancer Peter Boal, Pacific Northwest Ballet offers transformative performances that are sure to impress. From the iconic market sign and Rachel the Piggy Bank to the gum wall, the original Starbucks cafe, well over local artisans selling their wares, the famous fish-tossing tradition, and music-playing street performers, there are enough sights and sounds at Pike Place Market to pack a day or more.
The market added its historic MarketFront expansion in , featuring an open-air plaza and fantastic views of Elliott Bay. Watch scuba divers feed the fish, gawk at sharks swimming overhead in the underwater dome, and even touch a sea anemone.
Enjoy the breathtaking views from the bow of the boat as you cruise to the nearby communities of Bainbridge Island or Bremerton.
This is one of those cases where the journey is as much fun as the destination. Enjoy three revolutions around in one of the air-conditioned gondolas to see the city, water, and mountains on the horizon. Aviation buffs, take note: The Museum of Flight is one of the largest air and space collections in the country, with an overwhelming number of things to see—like a Boeing lunar rover and an Air Force One from the Eisenhower era—and do, including NASA space shuttle trainer tours and flight simulators.
There are more than wineries and tasting rooms pouring there including Chateau Ste. Simply insert a coin and wait for the show to unfold. However, they also have programs such as Maritime Seattle, complete with hands-on games about said topic, family activities such as building a railroad, or kid-centric games at the Kids-Struction Zone. This mini-museum is filled with a string of pinball machines from corner to corner. What to do: Play for a fixed number of hours or choose to have an unlimited slot for uninterrupted pinball gaming.
Most like to traverse the Loop Trail for a comfortable hike on uneven but safe terrain. Or you and the family can walk down the beach and you might be lucky enough to be joined by cranes and seals that occasionally gather by the shore. Sign up for classes where your kiddies will be taught to build simple machines themselves. What to do: Attend concerts and watch performances at the pristine Octave 9. On other days, your kiddies can join classes and programs to harness their musical skills through the guidance of some of the best musicians in the country.
Recommended Hotel Nearby: W Seattle. What to do: Gather around their tables and wait for your order, or station the family at the bar to watch the friendly crew make ice cream from scratch, with your favorite toppings, of course! Chittenden Locks , the Seattle Center Monorail , and more.
Emily Appelbaum July 15,
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