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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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Upcoming Events

Holiday Spark at the Evergreen State Fair Park

12/4/2025 through 12/7/2025

This festive event gives the community an opportunity to come together and celebrate the holiday season with holiday …

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Humboldt Penguin Exhibit

Ongoing

Most people think of snow and ice when they think of penguins, but our penguins are from the …

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Alaska – A Very Alaska Christmas Show

12/5/2025

Enjoy an evening of Drag at A Very Alaska Christmas Show hosted by The Neptune Theatre.

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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 …

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Pioneer Square First Thursday Art Walk

Ongoing

Pioneer Square is the center of Seattle’s art scene, exhibiting the depth and range of the vibrant Pacific …

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Fossils Uncovered

Ongoing

Earth’s 4.5 billion-year history is a continuing saga of dynamic change. Events from ice ages to splitting continents …

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Honoring Our Journey

Ongoing

The “heart” of galleries, this permanent exhibition showcases the pan-Asian Pacific American immigrant and refugee experience with five …

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Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form

Now through 1/4/2026

Asian Comics: Evolution of an Art Form celebrates the diversity and creativity of Asian comic art and its …

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Priscilla Dobler Dzul: Water Carries the Stories of Our Stars

Now through 4/19/2026

This exhibition brings together an entirely new body of sculpture, textile, and video work to chart urgent stories …

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