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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 may encounter increased traffic during Interstate 5 upgrades. More information is available on WSDOT’s Revive I-5 wepbage.

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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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Amazing Life

Ongoing

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

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Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame

Ongoing

Explore the lives and legacies of the genre’s greatest in the Science Fiction and Fantasy Hall of Fame.

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LeMay – America’s Car Museum

Ongoing

This international destination for families and auto enthusiasts celebrates America’s love affair with the automobile and explores how …

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West Seattle Farmers Market – Sundays

Ongoing

Nestled in the heart of the West Seattle Junction between Alaska and California Avenues, The West Seattle Farmers …

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Deep Dark and Dangerous

1/16/2026

TRUTH headlines at The Showbox.

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Giant Pacific Octopus

Ongoing

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

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Riding Together: 135 Years of Cycling in Seattle

Now through 4/26/2026

For over 135 years, Seattle’s cyclists have shaped the city’s streets, culture, and activism. This display features objects …

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Art From Ashes – VEDEM

1/26/2026

Art From Ashes is in honor of International Holocaust Remembrance Day at Benaroya Hall.

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