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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Through Sep 12: Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Seattle. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before.

courtesy PAX West

PAX West 2026

Sep 4-7: PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios.

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Washington State Fair

Sep 4-27: Washington State Fair Event Center hosts major fairs, festivals, and 125+ annual events, including one of the nation’s largest state fairs.

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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.

People browse art and crafts at outdoor market stalls under white tents. Two women in hijabs examine items at a table, while others chat and walk in the background. Bright, lively atmosphere. — courtesy Muz Fest

Muz Fest

Sep 12: Seattle's annual multicultural community festival celebrating diversity, local food, live music, and creative expression.

Fremont Oktoberfest

Sep 18-20: Fremont Oktoberfest is a 21+ Seattle beer festival featuring craft brews, great food, live music, games, and Bavarian-style fun.

A woman in traditional Mexican dress dances, holding a colorful skirt with rainbow stripes, smiling during a performance on stage. — courtesy Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias

Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias

Sep 19-20: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias is a free Seattle Center festival celebrating Latin American independence with food, music, dance, art, and family fun.

Art + Culture Week

Sep 19-27: Bringing together the incredible makers of art and culture across Seattle into one calendar week of nonstop events.

CID Night Market

Sep 26: CID Night Market is a free, all-ages Seattle street festival celebrating the Chinatown-International District with food, vendors, and culture.

Red curtains with partially visible white text reading “UNAUTHORIZED TRESPASSERS” and a shadowy silhouette of a person on the right side, all set against a dark background. — courtesy Bainbridge Island Museum of Art

Booking: Artists’ Books by Black Artists

Oct 2-Feb 21: Booking showcases artists’ books exploring Black histories, identities, and futures through innovative storytelling, cultural memory, and art.

courtesy Paramount Theatre

Water For Elephants

Oct 6-11: The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical!

Earshot Jazz Festival

Oct 7-25: The 38th annual Earshot Jazz Festival celebrates Seattle’s jazz scene with concerts, premieres, and workshops honoring jazz legends and new artists.

A large wooden troll sculpture stands in a forest, its hand resting on a tree. A child plays at its feet, surrounded by tall trees and green foliage. — The Six Forgotten Giants, Little Tilde. Copenhagen, Denmark. Courtesy Thomas Dambo.

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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Harry Potter and the Cursed Child

Through Sep 12: Broadway’s spellbinding spectacular Harry Potter and the Cursed Child is coming to Seattle. Join the next adventure and experience the wizarding world like never before.

courtesy PAX West

PAX West 2026

Sep 4-7: PAX West is a celebration of gaming and gaming culture featuring panels, a massive expo hall filled with the best publishers and studios.

Washington State Fair

Sep 4-27: Washington State Fair Event Center hosts major fairs, festivals, and 125+ annual events, including one of the nation’s largest state fairs.

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.

Muz Fest

Sep 12: Seattle's annual multicultural community festival celebrating diversity, local food, live music, and creative expression.

Fremont Oktoberfest

Sep 18-20: Fremont Oktoberfest is a 21+ Seattle beer festival featuring craft brews, great food, live music, games, and Bavarian-style fun.

Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias

Sep 19-20: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias is a free Seattle Center festival celebrating Latin American independence with food, music, dance, art, and family fun.

Art + Culture Week

Sep 19-27: Bringing together the incredible makers of art and culture across Seattle into one calendar week of nonstop events.

CID Night Market

Sep 26: CID Night Market is a free, all-ages Seattle street festival celebrating the Chinatown-International District with food, vendors, and culture.

Booking: Artists’ Books by Black Artists

Oct 2-Feb 21: Booking showcases artists’ books exploring Black histories, identities, and futures through innovative storytelling, cultural memory, and art.

courtesy Paramount Theatre

Water For Elephants

Oct 6-11: The critically acclaimed bestselling novel comes to “thrilling, dazzling” life (Time Out New York) in a unique, spectacle-filled new musical!

Earshot Jazz Festival

Oct 7-25: The 38th annual Earshot Jazz Festival celebrates Seattle’s jazz scene with concerts, premieres, and workshops honoring jazz legends and new artists.

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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Maps & Guides

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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.

Hotels & Accommodations

You won’t be left sleepless in Seattle.

Getting Around

Seattle is easy to navigate with a wide variety of smart transportation options.

Maps & Guides

Your one-stop resource for Seattle trip planning and on-the-ground information.

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Upcoming Events

Nordic Journeys

Ongoing

Nordic Journeys expands the Museum’s classic immigration story to include a broader understanding of Nordic life and culture …

Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction

Ongoing

Packed with more than 150 artifacts from iconic films and television shows, this exhibition invites you to experience …

Festal: The Italian Festival

9/26/2026 through 9/27/2026

This festival is the largest Italian American event in the Northwest. It features art, music, food, dance and …

Wild Blue Angel: Hendrix Abroad, 1966-70

Ongoing

At the height of his fame, Jimi Hendrix performed more than 500 times in 15 countries and recorded …

Sensory-Friendly Programs

Ongoing

An opportunity for adults and families to experience the museum with lowered volume and light levels. All participants …

Amazing Life

Ongoing

Over 8.7 million species are known to exist today, with more being discovered daily. How did this variety …

Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

Ongoing

Open since 2000, Ballard Farmers Market is Seattle’s first year-round neighborhood farmers market selling produce exclusively from Washington …

Festal: Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival

9/13/2026

This festival shares cultural roots and contemporary influences of Hawaii through music, hula, ono food, marketplace, workshops, and …

Great Hall of Washington History

Ongoing

Our largest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum is a walk through time. This space showcases some …

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2026 Marks a Year of Celebration for the Refract Glass Art Festival

The country's premier glass art festival celebrates three major anniversaries this year, making this year's event extra special.

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Exploring Seattle’s Surroundings Without a Car

Seattle's ample and far-reaching transportation options make it easy to explore, even if you wind up in a neighborhood you weren’t expecting to.

Seattle skyline view from the water on a clear day, featuring the Space Needle on the left, tall downtown buildings, and a large white cruise ship docked near the shore, with blue sky and sea in the foreground. — Macy Williams

A Teen’s Guide for a Trip to Seattle

Macy fulfilled her dream of visiting Seattle by attending the National Journalism Convention with her journalism department, where she explored the Emerald City.

Thousands of fans fill the seats at Lumen Field on a sunny day in Seattle. The bright green turf with players in the center of the field fills the middle of the image.

The Ultimate Seattle Sports Fan Guide

Whether you’re a local looking to jump into the Seattle sports spirit, or you’re a visitor hoping to catch a great game, here’s a fan guide to help you plan your visit.

A person with red-painted nails holds a cocktail glass filled with a frothy, tan beverage. The drink surface is adorned with intricate brown swirls and a star anise garnish. The person wears a sparkly outfit and gold jewelry. — The Fonté Espresso Martini from The Fonté Bar. Photo credit: Hannah Corbin

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.

Space Needle with the city sparkling behind at dusk — Photo: Andrew Jacob Media

25 Things To Do in Seattle

From vibrant arts & culture to worldclass sporting events, new attractions, and lively celebrations—the Emerald City is buzzing with experiences all year long.

T-Mobile Park's Food Lineup

Mariners Opening Day has arrived, and Seattle is stepping up to the plate when it comes to game day eats. Check out this roundup of some of our favorite bites and where you can find them!

A woman in a teal dress stands on a wood platform in front of a mural painted on the wall behind her that reads "Greetings from Seattle." — **Seattle Mural at Block 41** Lily Yu

Discover the enchanting charm of Seattle, Washington - fondly known as the Emerald City!

Follow along with Lily Yu, a Deaf travel blogger, as she explores the Emerald City and discovers some of the best attractions, restaurants, and photo spots to check out while visiting.

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