
GRAMMY Award-winning folk duo of banjo and guitar, Joe Mailander and Justin Lansing, play an acoustic backyard set for children and families.

A visual theatre show by Manual Cinema where a boy befriends a monster, using live-created illustrated paper puppets and cinematic magic.

A charity run and eating challenge supporting the outdoors, with proceeds donated to the Mountaineers Access Fund Scholarship.

A vibrant community celebration of Diwali featuring art-making workshops, live performances, a tiny tot fashion show, henna, a polaroid photo booth, street food, and Garba movement.

Free, all-ages workshop to make a parol, the traditional star-shaped Christmas lantern of Filipino culture, at Kerry Hall for Filipino American History Month.

A free after-dark celebration of food, music, art and local makers in the Columbia City neighbourhood, with a 21+ beer garden.

A community 5k run and walk open to all fitness levels, suitable for families and individuals of all ages.

Annual neighbourhood fall festival with salmon hat making, pumpkin decorating, birdhouse building, bouncy houses and live entertainment.

Two weeks of curated menus at over 250 participating restaurants across greater Seattle, featuring themed experiences and food-security initiatives.

A free, all-day celebration with music, performances, storytellers, food and activities across Benaroya Hall, culminating in a concert with the Seattle Symphony and The Head and The Heart.
A candlelit concert where The Seattle String Quartet reimagines the greatest hits of Hans Zimmer, from Inception to Pirates of the Caribbean.

A Seattle-based company brings Mexican folklórico dance to the stage, showcasing regional traditions through traditional dress, choreography and music.

A vibrant community celebration of Día de los Muertos featuring art, music, traditional costumes, food, face painting, and a parade of Catrinas through Pike Place Market.

A free all-ages Halloween craft and costume workshop with sewing supplies, masks, and access to the tool library.

Open studio with woodblock printmaking by featured artist Fulgencio Lazo, where visitors can watch artists at work and create alongside them.

Australian DJ Lenny Pearce performs his family-friendly toddler techno set as part of his Toddler Rave World Tour at the Paramount Theatre.

A candlelight tribute concert where the Range Ensemble performs Dolly Parton songs under the glow of LED candles at the historic Arctic Club Hotel.

A Candlelight concert tribute to Michael Jackson performed by the Seattle String Quartet in an intimate venue with LED candles.

A beginner-friendly open textile workshop where participants can sew and create their own troll-inspired Halloween costumes using fabric, flowers and found objects.

A hands-on workshop where attendees can create their own costume ears and horns using papier mâché forms for the Trolloween celebration.

A vibrant cultural heritage festival featuring community altars, traditional dance, face-painting, sugar skull workshops, and food vendors.
A tribute concert featuring the music of Hans Zimmer performed by the Seattle String Quartet under candlelight at The National Nordic Museum.

Screening of the documentary 'Gone Guys' followed by a panel discussion and audience conversation on the well-being of boys and young men.

Premier art and fine craft show with 120+ Pacific Northwest artists, special exhibits, food trucks, and giveaways.

A celebration of the Festival of Lights featuring music, dance, visual art, martial arts and a cooking demonstration, part of the Festál series.

Saturday program for families at the Seattle Art Museum.

A family-focused gallery tour led by a docent with stories, sketches, songs, and activities for all ages, part of the SAM Tours program.

Major League Soccer regular season match between Seattle Sounders FC and Los Angeles Football Club at Lumen Field.

University of Washington faces Penn State in a college football matchup.

A weekend-long cat convention featuring vendors, cat influencers, panels, workshops, a kitten alley with adoptable kittens, and cat contests.

Taylor Mac brings his Tender Heart Revolution concert to The Moore Theatre, a joyful and experimental performance exploring gender, identity and queerness.

The Seattle International Auto Show brings together the NorthWest's largest collection of cars, trucks, exotics, supercars and electric vehicles to see, touch and drive, with the immersive 'The Toy Box' experience by Avants.

A candlelit concert with the Seattle String Quartet performing anthems from Queen and The Beatles in a historic Roman Revival building.

A candlelit concert with a string quartet reimagining Adele's most powerful and emotional songs.

A joyful holiday musical adaptation of the popular children's alphabet book, featuring lively songs, comedy and audience participation for all ages.

The 32nd annual Gingerbread Village, a cherished Seattle holiday tradition where visitors can view elaborate gingerbread structures benefiting type 1 diabetes research.

Market with European and local vendors, holiday karaoke, Santa meetings, festive drinks and more.

A curated craft fair featuring over 180 artists with a Friday night market and weekend daytime hours.

A charitable bicycle food drive and scavenger hunt where teams collect grocery items for local food banks, with a Mini-Cranksgiving option for shorter rides.

A market supporting Native artisans with apparel, jewelry, drums, and prints from master artists, upholding the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

Internationally acclaimed fingerstyle guitar virtuoso Trace Bundy performs live at The Triple Door as part of his Acoustic Holiday tour.

Pacific Northwest Ballet presents George Balanchine's classic Nutcracker ballet, with music by Tchaikovsky and scenic and costume design by Ian Falconer.

The Paperboys celebrate their 30th year with their Celtic and bluegrass-influenced folk rock, a freewheeling blend of world music styles.

Weekly ice sculpting sessions on Saturdays during Winterfest, with carvers Chan Kitburi and James Royal creating original sculptures in front of the crowd.

A curated handmade market featuring local crafters and makers creating geek-themed goods, with exhibitor space sold out.

A holiday improv show that rewrites Dickens' classic tale each night with audience suggestions, creating a unique performance every time.

Free holiday film screening of 'The Polar Express' on Friday nights during Winterfest, with hot beverages and snacks available.

Five weeks of winter festivities with lights, amusements, ice sculpting, train village, and weekend entertainment at the Seattle Center.

The Cornley Drama Society attempts to stage Peter Pan, with escalating comedic disasters, at Seattle Rep.

A holiday tradition in Seattle, this production of George Balanchine's The Nutcracker is performed by the Pacific Northwest Ballet with the live PNB Orchestra.

Holiday kickoff with Santa, cookie decorating, ornament making and the famous Market lighting ceremony.

Art market featuring local artists at the Duwamish Longhouse & Cultural Center.

The Seattle Kraken face off against the Edmonton Oilers in a regular season NHL game at Climate Pledge Arena.

Jazz pianist and producer Elijah Fox performs live with Tomo Nakayama at The Triple Door, blending jazz, impressionism and psychedelic soul.

A candlelit concert with a string quartet performing Fleetwood Mac's greatest hits in an intimate venue.

A tribute concert by the Seattle String Quartet featuring orchestral arrangements of video game themes, performed in the historic Arctic Club Hotel under candlelight.

An enchanting evening market with handmade treasures, free Santa photos and seasonal treats from local artisans, leading up to the Market lighting ceremony.

Interactive installation by the Dutch studio DRIFT featuring animated flowers that respond to movement within the Seattle Art Museum.

Market supporting Native artisans with apparel, jewelry, drums, and prints from master artists, upholding the Indian Arts and Crafts Act.

A candlelit concert of Christmas classics performed by the Seattle String Quartet at the historic Arctic Club Hotel.

A candlelit concert with a string quartet performing hits from Coldplay and Imagine Dragons, performed in the light of tens of thousands of LED candles.

A live symphonic concert bringing The Legend of Korra to life with a live orchestra and cinematic experience, presented by Seattle Theatre Group.

A Candlelight concert reimagining Hans Zimmer's cinematic scores by the Seattle String Quartet under the glow of thousands of candles.

Dance work by Sonya Tayeh, a meditation on voice and protest set to the music of Sinéad O'Connor and narration from her memoir 'Rememberings'.

A wearable art show and artisan marketplace featuring handmade jewelry, clothing, hats and leather goods from Pacific Northwest artists, with juried exhibitors and cash prizes.

A musical adaptation of Grace Lin's Newbery Honor Book, following a girl named Minli on a magical journey to find the Old Man on the Moon.

A three-day gathering of Native American, Canadian First Nations and Indigenous communities honouring cultural traditions through song, dance and community.

An exhibition exploring the intersection of works by Alexander Calder and Tara Donovan through a monochromatic lens.

Community workshops to decorate 12-foot giant skeleton calaveras with marigolds, tassels and traditional items for Dia de Muertos at Pike Place Market.

A hands-on creative workshop for kids and teens on costume design and sewing techniques, with a Halloween fashion show finale.

A six-week youth flamenco dance series for children aged 8-11, teaching basic flamenco movements, rhythm and coordination through games and activities.

A world premiere play about a 10-year-old boy and his Marine veteran uncle who discover real-life superpowers at a Comic Con, part of Seattle Children's Theatre's 2026-27 season.