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FIFA WORLD CUP 26™ IS COMING TO THE EMERALD CITY!

We are thrilled to welcome the world to Seattle as a host city for this global event

One of the most anticipated events in sports, FIFA World Cup 26™ will be hosted across North America with games in the US, Mexico, and Canada.

Seattle is excited to host six matches from June 15-July 6.

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TRAVEL ADVISORY

Visitors traveling through Seattle by car during select weekends may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on our Travel Advisory page.

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Anna of the North

12/1/2025

Anna of the North headlines at Neumos.

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Our Material World

Ongoing

From the food we put in our bodies to the furniture we put in our homes, human life …

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Ballard Farmers Market – Sunday

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

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Art and Life Along the Northwest Coast

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Over their long habitation of the Pacific Northwest, First Peoples have shaped their lifeways around the resources of …

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Northwest Native Art

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What is your artistic heritage? Six Pacific Northwest Native artists from across the region answered this question in …

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Giant Pacific Octopus

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Take a close look at one of the most elusive and fascinating sea creatures found in Puget Sound: …

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Window on Washington Waters

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This 120,000-gallon exhibit greets you as you take your first steps into the Seattle Aquarium. Filled with hundreds …

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Sensory-Friendly Programs

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

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Maritime Seattle

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Maritime Seattle continues the 50+ year partnership between MOHAI and the Puget Sound Maritime Historical Society (PSMHS). Hosted …

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