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Oh, Mary!
Nov 3-8: This Tony-winning dark comedy follows a restless Mary Todd Lincoln in a hilarious, absurd take on history’s most famous First Lady.
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Karon Davis: Not My Circus
Nov 5-Jul 4: Karon Davis’s sculptural circus examines power, performance, and vulnerability, uncovering the personal behind the spectacle.
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Diwali: Lights of India
Nov 7: Seattle Center Festál presents Diwali: Lights of India in partnership with Northwest Share. This year’s festival features music, dance, martial arts, a cooking demonstration, and more
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Ghost Stories
Nov 6-15: Experience chills this November with La Sonnambula, Alejandro Cerrudo favorites, and a world premiere inspired by Poe’s The Raven.
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WildLanterns
Nov 13-Jan 17: Discover WildLanterns, the season’s must-see holiday experience featuring stunning new lantern displays and family-friendly fun.
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Eureka Day
Through Nov 15: When mumps hits a Berkeley school, parents clash over safety and equity in this witty, Tony-winning community satire.
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Table 17
Through Nov 15: When exes Jada and Dallas reunite for dinner, old sparks fly in this funny, heartfelt date-night comedy by Douglas Lyons.
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Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show
Nov 19-Jan 3: Seattle Children’s Theatre’s holiday hit returns with festive music, audience participation, and alphabet-filled cheer.
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Seattle Christmas Market
Nov 20-Dec 26: Shop, sing, sip, and meet Santa at this festive holiday celebration with something for everyone.
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The Outsiders
Nov 27-Dec 6: 4-time Tony Award® winner The Outsiders brings Ponyboy’s coming-of-age journey to life with grit, heart, and pulse-pounding energy.
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Booking: Artists’ Books by Black Artists
Through Feb 21: Booking showcases artists’ books exploring Black histories, identities, and futures through innovative storytelling, cultural memory, and art.
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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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Great Hall of Washington History
Ongoing
Our largest exhibit at the Washington State History Museum is a walk through time. This space showcases some …
John Grade: Middle Fork
Ongoing
John Grade’s large-scale sculpture, Middle Fork, echoes the contours of a 140-year-old western hemlock tree located in the …
Fremont Sunday Market
Ongoing
Established in 1990, the Fremont Market has evolved into a thriving, diverse European-style, canal-side open-air street market that …
Amazing Life
Ongoing
Over 8.7 million species are known to exist today, with more being discovered daily. How did this variety …
True Northwest: The Seattle Journey
Ongoing
True Northwest traverses through the real Seattle journey, from an age when Native American cultures first came into …
Northwest Native Art
Ongoing
What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question in …
Winter in the West
Ongoing
Winter is here. This selection of paintings from the Haub Family Collection celebrates the winter season with a …
Fossils Uncovered
Ongoing
Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …
George Balanchine’s The Nutcracker
11/27/2026 through 12/27/2026
An integral part of Pacific Northwest holiday celebrations for over a decade, this magical, candy-filled adventure is ready …
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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.
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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
From vibrant arts & culture to worldclass sporting events, new attractions, and lively celebrations—the Emerald City is buzzing with experiences all year long.
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Discover the enchanting charm of Seattle, Washington - fondly known as the Emerald City!
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