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Seattle Hmong New Year

Seattle Center Festál presents Hmong New Year Celebration. The festival celebrates the end of the harvest season with intricate clothing, dance, food, and more! This event is free and open to t

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Hmong New Year Celebration

Seattle Center Festál presents Hmong New Year Celebration. The festival celebrates the end of the harvest season with intricate clothing, dance, food, and more! This event is free and open to the public. View more information and sign up for updates at Seatt

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Sea-Meow Convention

Cat lovers, rejoice! Sea-Meow Convention, the premier cat convention of the Pacific Northwest, returns to Seattle Center this November. Enjoy a weekend-long festival filled with activities, performances, shopping and celebrating all things cat! View the full schedule of cat-themed activities and get your tick

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Día de Muertos Festival Seattle

Seattle Center Festál presents Día de Muertos Festival Seattle. The festival offers performances, elaborate altars, colorful face-painting, sugar skull workshops, visual art, and more! This event is free and open to t

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Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair is the Pacific Northwest’s biggest book event! In the spacious Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, dealers from across the globe will offer thousands of products for sale, including collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, postcards, ephemera, manuscripts, broadsides, fine bindings and more. Come tour the aisles, meet with specialists from all …

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Diwali: Lights of India at Seattle Center

Seattle Center Festál presents Diwali: Lights of India, in partnership with Northwest Share. This day of joyful celebration marks the Indian festival of light with art workshops, succulent foods, henna tattooing, folk dancing and more! This event is free and open to t

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Turkfest

Seattle Center Festál presents Turkfest. Turkfest strives to foster friendship, highlight the diversity and richness of Turkish culture and Turkish speaking countries, and cooperate throughout the greater community by organizing educational, entertaining, and engaging cultural programs that celebrate Turkish and Turkic cultures and heritage. This event is free and open to t

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CroatiaFest

Seattle Center Festál presents CroatiaFest, in partnership with CroatiaFest. The festival presents Croatian culture through music and dance performances, museum quality exhibits, historical photos, artifacts, traditional costumes and folk instruments. Attendees can also enjoy cooking demonstrations of traditional foods by Croatian chefs! This event is free and open to t

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Italian Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents The Italian Festival, in partnership with Festa Italiana. The festival will feature art, music, food, dance and participatory activities for the entire family. Highlights include cooking demos, a classic car show, a dog show and a world-famous “Grape Stomp” which must be seen to be believed! This event is free and …

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Artists at the Center

Come celebrate artists of all kinds at the Artists at the Center series hosted by the Seattle Center. Experience diverse groups of emerging and established performers representing a variety of genres including music, dance, theater, demonstrations and multi-disciplinary work. The weekend performances are held throughout the Seattle Center campus. Read more about the artists at …

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Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias

Seattle Center Festál presents Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias in partnership with Sea Mar Community Health Centers. Fiestas Patrias commemorates the independence of Latin American countries, many of which celebrate their national independence day in the month of September. Tttendees can enjoy delicious traditional Latin American food, cooking demonstrations, live music, traditional folk dance performances, art …

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Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival in partnership with the Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival Committee. Come experience the cultural roots and contemporary influences of Hawaii through music, hula, ono food, marketplace, workshops and more! This event is free and open to the public. Festival is on Sunday, Sept. 7 from 11 …

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Bumbershoot Arts & Music Festival

Seattle Center's biggest music and arts festival returns for 2025! Festivities will include roller skating, wrestling, drag queens, pole dancing, performance and visual artists, vintage shopping, large-scale sculpture, karaoke, culinary arts and so much more. Get the latest updates and buy tickets at Bu

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Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest

Seattle Center Festál presents Festival Sundiata presents Black Arts Fest in partnership with Sundiata African American Cultural Association. The festival focuses on intergenerational activities and promotion of traditional and contemporary African American heritage, showcasing local entertainment, photography, food merchants, historical exhibits, and more! This event is free and open to t

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Movies at the Mural

Experience free movies outdoors at Seattle Center. Picnic on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheatre lawn, in front of a state-of-the-art 40-foot screen, with the Space Needle looming above. The series features popular movies, both classic and contemporary, appropriate for all-ages. Movies at the Mural is an outdoor cinema experience like no other! All films start …

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Workout Wednesdays at Seattle Center

Join Seattle Center for Workout Wednesdays, every week from June 18-Aug. 20. Join in each week for Gentle Yoga, Zumba or Mat Pilates! All classes are held outdoors at Seattle Center, free, and taught by certified instructors. Gentle Yoga: 5:30-6:30 p.m. at the South Ex Hall Lawn Utilizing vinyasa style flows, this class is a …

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BrasilFest

Seattle Center Festál presents BrasilFest in partnership with Brazil Center and Show Brazil Productions. BrasilFest invites the broader community to enjoy capoeira, food, music, dance, and more! This event is free and open to t

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Tibet Fest

Seattle Center Festál presents Tibet Fest in partnership with the Tibetan Association of Washington. The festival showcases traditional and contemporary Tibetan art, music, dance, art and more. Tibet Fest provides a unique opportunity for the community to embrace their Tibetan identity with pride, and introduce themselves to the public as being a part of the …

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A Day in Punjab

Seattle Center Festál presents A Day in Punjab! This festival celebrates the Sikh/Punjabi culture through free turban tying, Gatka (Sikh martial arts), Bhangra & Giddha (traditional dances), live singing, dhol (drums), poetry, singing, play, Sikh/Punjabi history exhibition, immigrant stories, free langar seva (food), kids’ activities and more. This event is free and open to t

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Bite of Seattle

Bite of Seattle returns for 2025! The annual food festival serves up scrumptious flavors from 250+ local restaurants, beer and wine gardens, cider tastings, local artisans, and over 65 musical performers. Learn more and view this year's vendors at Bite o

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Seattle Arab Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Arab Festival! The festival features traditional Arab foods, drinks, and desserts inside along with a wide array of local and national vendors with fabulous products from or about the Arab world. Visitors will also be delighted by Arabic music, singing, dancing and other stage performances. This event is free and open …

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BLASTFEST: Afrobeats Music Festival

The premiere Afrobeats music festival of the PNW returns! BLASTFEST is back at Seattle Center for 2025, featuring a lineup of unforgettable performers. Get your tickets now for this one of a kind celebration of African music an

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Polish Festival Seattle

Seattle Center Festál presents Polish Festival Seattle in partnership with Seattle Polish Foundation and Polish Home Association. The festival features authentic Polish food, live music, exhibits, merchants, vodka tasting, beer garden, workshops and more! This event is free and open to t

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PrideFest

PrideFest returns in 2025! The biggest party of the weekend takes place over two days at Capitol Hill and Seattle Center, with three stages, hundreds of acts, beer gardens, food vendors and much more. This event is free and open to all ages! Get all the information and latest announcements from

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Seattle Iranian Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle Iranian Festival in partnership with Iranian American Community Alliance. The festival brings together Iranians, Iranian-Americans, non-Iranians in celebration of the culture with poetry, music, food, tea, comedy, and more. This event is free and open to t

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Washington Brewers Fest

Washington Brewers Fest is back at Seattle Center, promising an unforgettable summer day filled with innovative craft beverages and a whirlwind of fun! On June 20-21, enjoy an unforgettable beer-tasting extravaganza, celebrating the innovative spirit and vibrant culture that marks Washington as a leader in craft beer, locally and beyond. This year, fest tickets include …

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Seattle Bridal & Wedding Expo

Find everything you need to plan a dream wedding at the Bridal & Wedding Expo at Seattle Center. Featuring hundreds of vendors, food sampling, photo booths, giveaways and more, it's the ultimate place for all things wedding. Entry passes are free with reg

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Indigenous People Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents Indigenous People Festival in partnership with Seattle Indian Health Board. The festival provides a venue for Native people to celebrate their unique cultures through song, dance, performances, art, food, and the sharing of indigenous knowledge. This event is free and open to t

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Pandafest

One of the biggest outdoor Asian food festivals in the US is coming to Seattle! Pandafest is a three-day celebration of Asian flavors and culture with experiential activities, tastings and more at Seattle Center's Fisher Pavilion. Tickets include access to over 80 food and merchandise vendors, plus two f

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Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival in partnership with the Filipino Cultural Heritage Society of Washington. The festival celebrates Philippine culture, arts, and history through food, exhibits, performing arts, fashion show, martial arts, and more! This event is free and open to t

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The Pa’akai We Bring at Seattle Children’s Theatre

Seattle Children's Theatre is proud to host Honolulu Theatre for Youth, presenting a one-of-a-kind experience steeped in history, culture and healing. The Pa’akai We Bring follows multiple generations of salt farmers on Kauai, mixing in ancient stories, hula, live music, original songs, and plenty of audience participation into a tasty potluck of performance, joyously served …

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Northwest Folklife Festival

The annual Northwest Folklife Festival is a community-powered celebration of the arts, culture, and heritage that make up the brilliant cultural tapestry of the greater Pacific Northwest. Since 1972, the Northwest Folklife Festival has gathered upwards of 250,000 participants at Seattle Center during Memorial Day weekend. Join the fun this

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A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture & Arts Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents A Glimpse of China – Chinese Culture & Arts Festival in partnership with Washington Chinese Arts & Culture Committee. The festival explores traditional and contemporary influences of China, covering 5,000 years of history through folk dances, artwork, dance, and more! This event is free and open to the

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Spirit of Africa

Seattle Center Festál presents Spirit of Africa in partnership with Spirit of Africa in partnership with Black4Tech. The festival is a celebration of the music, dance and culture of Africa, bringing traditional and contemporary music, a fashion show, art, food, marketplace, dance workshops and more! This event is free and open to t

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Seattle World’s Vintage Fair

Vintage lovers will unite under the iconic Space Needle for the Seattle World's Vintage Fair on May 10! Vintage dealers from the PNW and beyond will be setting up shop bringing the best-of-the-best vintage clothing, antiques, collectibles, textiles, accessories, records sneakers

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AANHPI Heritage Month Celebration

Seattle Center Festál presents Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander (AANHPI) Heritage Month Celebration in partnership with the Asian Pacific Directors Coalition. The festival marks the beginning of the officially proclaimed and recognized Asian Pacific American Heritage Month of May in the Greater Seattle area. It aims to preserve and promote the culture, heritage, and …

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Seattle/King County Free Clinic at Seattle Center

Seattle/King County Clinic brings together healthcare organizations, civic agencies, non-profits, private businesses and volunteers from across the State of Washington to produce a free health clinic at Seattle Center. The four-day volunteer-driven clinic provides free dental, vision and medical care to anyone in the region who struggles to access and/or afford healthcare. All are welcome …

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Aesop Festival of New Fables with Seattle Children’s Theatre

Join Seattle Children's Theatre for the launch of the inaugural Aesop Festival of New Fables, theatre geared for young audiences! This play festival is a vibrant celebration of making old stories new for storytellers and story lovers. The new festival is dedicated to showcasing performances, script readings and audience engagement that is designed to engage, …

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Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

Seattle Center Festál presents the Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival in partnership with Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee. The festival deepens the understanding and serves as a vehicle for sharing Japanese and Japanese American culture and heritage through hundreds of performing and martial arts, exhibits and demonstrations, hands-on children’s activities, …

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International Children’s Friendship Festival

Experience the joy, beauty and magic of the Pacific Northwest's largest children's festival! Seattle International Children’s Friendship Festival is run by and for children and features on stage performances, cultural exploration tables and a visual arts showcase. Multiple nationalities are represented through music, folk dancing and art as children celebrate their international friendship through experiencing …

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Northwest Record Show

NW Record Show is Seattle's longest-running record show! Browse over 50 tables of collectible records, CDs, and other music-related collectibles for sale from dealers & stores from all over the PNW. Check out the Facebook page for mor

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Seattle Kraken Pregame at the Armory

Heading to a Kraken game? Get to Seattle Center early for pre-game fun inside the Armory, with activities starting two hours before puck drop. Stop by to enjoy fan favorites, including a live DJ, a massive screen with top-shelf Kraken content, corn hole, floor hockey, face painting, Kraken photo ops, caricature artists and more! Kraken …

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Seattle’s French Fest

Seattle Center Festál presents Seattle’s French Fest: A Celebration of French Speaking Cultures in partnership with France Education Northwest. Seattle’s French Fest celebrates the diversity of traditions, ideas, dialects, and more, that comprises French-speaking cultures around the world. It promotes the French idea of “joie de vivre” through music, dancing, cooking demonstrations, film screenings, wine …

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The Hula Hoopin’ Queen at Seattle Children’s Theatre

Seattle Children's Theatre presents The Hula Hoopin' Queen! Three Harlem girls vie for the crown of The Hula Hoopin’ Queen, encouraged and mentored by the community elders in master playwright Gloria Bond Cunie’s spirited adaptation of Thelma Lynn Godin’s book. A sweet, funny, and energetic slice-of-life reminder of the essential loops that bind our communities. …

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St. Patrick’s Day Dash

Join in on this Seattle tradition, 41 years running! The St. Patrick’s Day Dash will once again call Seattle Center home. The race is back with all the family fun including the traditional 5K distance, Leprechaun Lap, Post Dash Bash, costume contests, live music

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Reign of Style Hair Show & Competition

The annual Reign of Style hair show and competition provides barbers, stylists and cosmetology schools the opportunity to display their talents and come together as a community to learn from each other. In addition to the competition, educational classes are offered plus exclusive shopping with different beaut

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Hot Chocolate Run

The sweetest run in the city is back as the Hot Chocolate Run is headed to Seattle! Start and finish amongst Seattle's biggest chocolate aficionados. With three different races plus a post-run party, this race is great for all ages and abilities. Get details and sign up at Hot Choc

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Romeo and Juliet at Seattle Shakespeare

Seattle Shakespeare's education tour of Romeo and Juliet features a 90-minute performance, with a nimble five-person cast playing several parts. In a violent world, their families enmeshed in a bloody feud, young Romeo and Juliet fall in love. Despite the many obstacles standing in their way, they’re determined to find a happily ever after together. …

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Seattle Bike Swap & E-Bike Demo

The Seattle Bike Swap is the bike community at its best! Shop everything from new bikes and gear to classics straight from personal collections. This huge sale is one day only, so don't miss out! The e-bike demo also returns this year, where shoppers can test ride new e-bikes from multiple brands. Learn more and …

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The Snow Queen at Seattle Children’s Theatre

Join Gerda on a harrowing journey in The Snow Queen, a wildly original adaptation of the beloved Hans Christian Andersen tale. When her best friend Kay is taken by the Snow Queen to a world of numbing ice and snow, Gerda embarks on an unforgettable adventure across singing flowers, leaping reindeer, and unbreakable riddles. Will Gerda’s …

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New Year’s at the Needle

Ring in the new year with a stunning show of lights, drones and fireworks atop the icon of Seattle. Join thousands of spectators to celebrate the biggest moments of 2024. Plus, enjoy live music and other activities at the Seattle Center Armory. It's a party you won't want to miss! Get details at Seatt

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Urban Craft Uprising at Seattle Center

Since its early beginnings at its first holiday show with just 50 craft booths and overflowing crowds, Urban Craft Uprising is the largest indie craft event in Seattle and the Pacific Northwest! At UCU, fans can choose from a wide variety of hand-crafted goods, including clothing of all types, jewelry, gifts, bags, wallets, buttons, accessories, …

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Seattle Center Winterfest

Celebrate the season with a world of sparkling lights and spirited entertainment at the Seattle Center Winterfest! The festive offerings are set to include the beloved Winterfest Train and Village, the Winterfest World Bazaar, the Seattle Christmas Market and festive live performers on the Armory Stage every weekend. Scheduled Winterfest performers: Seattle School of Rock …