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Día de Muertos Festival Seattle
Oct 31 - Nov 1: Honoring the departed in a celebration steeped in ritual and tradition through elaborate community altars, sugar skull making, processions and festive music.
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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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Nirvana: Taking Punk To the Masses
Ongoing
The exhibition features instruments like Kurt Cobain’s Fender Stratocaster, Krist Novoselic’s Hiwatt DR103 bass amplifier head, and Dave …
Infinite Worlds of Science Fiction
Ongoing
Packed with more than 150 artifacts from iconic films and television shows, this exhibition invites you to experience …
University District Farmers Market
Ongoing
Held Saturdays year round, the University District Farmers Market is Seattle’s oldest and largest “farmers-only” neighborhood market. Founded …
Tropical Pacific
Ongoing
Discover the vibrant array of life on a coral reef in the Pacific Ocean. The 25,000-gallon community exhibit …
Drawn to Resist: Comics, Courage, and the Fight Against Nazism
Now through 11/1/2026
As antisemitism rises worldwide, the Holocaust Center for Humanity is responding with something unexpected – comics. This temporary …
Fossils Uncovered
Ongoing
Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …
Untold Stories: World War II at 75
Ongoing
World War II ended over seventy-five years ago. The War was one of the most destructive and defining …
REMEMBRANCE: The Legacy of Executive Order 9066 in Washington State
Ongoing
This new long-term gallery explores the intergenerational impacts and legacy of the incarceration of people of Japanese descent …
Culture is Living
Ongoing
Cultural objects at the Burke Museum aren’t tucked away on shelves. They are alive, embodying the knowledge, language, …
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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
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!
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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