It’s Matchday—FIFA World Cup 26™ kicks off in Seattle!
Today’s match: Belgium vs. Egypt at 12:00pm PT
We’re thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for six matches at Seattle Stadium, festive fan events throughout the area, and the Visit Seattle drone shows.
Your next great Pacific Northwest adventure awaits.
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Frida...A Self Portrait
Jun 6-28
The singular Frida Kahlo comes alive in Vanessa Severo’s one-woman show, blending music and movement to explore art, love, and connection.
Soccer Science: Beautiful Physics in the Beautiful Game!
Jun 14
Visiting Assistant Professor of Physics at University of Puget Sound John Eric Goff is a leading expert in sports physics and engineering with an emphasis on the aerodynamics of soccer balls.
Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest
Through Aug 2
This exhibition highlights artists who captured 20th-century Seattle, revealing the Pacific Northwest's unique take on Modernist art styles.
Woven In Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving
Through Aug 13
This exhibit showcases historical and contemporary woven items, exploring the weaving cycle from gathering materials to intricate designs, with insights from skilled weavers.
Bumbershoot
Sep 5-6
Bumbershoot returns to Seattle Center, Labor Day Weekend, Sept 5 & 6. Music. Art. Food. The wonderfully weird.
The Beautiful Game: How Soccer Connects Us All
Through Sep 7
Soccer’s global power to unite communities is celebrated through striking photography and local stories, highlighting Seattle’s vibrant soccer culture.
Northwest Trolls: Way of the Bird King
Ongoing
Danish environmental artist Thomas Dambo has a worldwide following for his large, inventive trolls made from recycled materials. Now you can discover six new friends in the PNW!
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Food and Drink
It’s hard to beat the Pacific Northwest when it comes to fresh ingredients, forward-thinking chefs, and an unparalleled dedication to all things local.
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Life on the Edge
Ongoing
Ready to get your hands wet? This is the exhibit for you. Step up, lean over and reach …
Event WebsiteDeities and Demons: Supernatural in Japanese Art
Ongoing
Japanese folklore, Shinto (an indigenous religion that reveres nature), and Buddhism have furnished fascinating subjects and ideas for …
Event WebsitePorcelain Room
Ongoing
Vast quantities of translucent, elegantly decorated white-bodied porcelain from China and Japan, arriving in Europe in the seventeenth …
Event WebsiteFestal: Seattle Iranian Festival
6/27/2026
This festival brings together Iranians, Iranian Americans, non-Iranians in celebration of the culture with poetry, music, food, tea, …
Event WebsiteWindow on Washington Waters
Ongoing
This 120,000-gallon exhibit greets you as you take your first steps into the Seattle Aquarium. Filled with hundreds …
Event WebsiteArt Walk Edmonds | Every Third Thursday
Ongoing
Every third Thursday from 5-8 pm, galleries, businesses, and restaurants join in celebrating the arts & cultivating local …
Event WebsiteCapitol Hill Farmers Market – Sunday
Ongoing
After a busy Saturday night, the Capitol Hill Farmers Market is the place to be on Sundays. Don’t …
Event WebsiteScience Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame
Ongoing
Explore the lives and legacies of the genre’s greatest in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.
Event WebsiteDocent-Led Museum Tours
Ongoing
On the third Friday of each month, dive deeper into Nordic culture, art, and history with a guided …
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Exploring Seattle’s Surroundings Without a Car
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A Teen’s Guide for a Trip to Seattle
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The Ultimate Seattle Sports Fan Guide
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Enjoy an Espresso Martini in the Country’s Coffee Capital
Check out this list for some of the best spots in town to sip this classic drink.
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25 Things To Do in Seattle in 2025
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