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Plan Ahead: Don’t miss these events happening in Seattle
Bookmark this guide for a curated list of events taking place each month that we’re most looking forward to.
August 27, 2025 09:59 AM
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The John and Jane Kinneth House in Coupeville was built in the 1880s and still hold all of its antique charm, but now with a cheerful coat of bubblegum pink paint. A small garden and a flag poll are right in front of the house.
Travel and Outdoors
Washington vacation rentals that conjure “Practical Magic” vibes
Nicole Kidman recently confirmed that “Practical Magic 2" is in the works. The original film, known for its exceptionally whimsical style, was partially filmed in the San Juan Islands. Here are some nearby Airbnb and Vrbo listings that beg for rounds of midnight margaritas.
June 14, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
City Editor Madeline's hand is holding their iPhone, which is displaying the Timeleft app in the App Store on the screen. The background is a far away view of Seattle's downtown buildings from a rooftop.
Culture
Timeleft: a new way to meet people in Seattle
Dinner with strangers sounds intimidating — that’s why City Editor Madeline tried Timeleft first so we could tell you what’s up.
June 13, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The Space Needle and a Seattle aerial shot with a search bar overlay reading "Seattle 1999"
Culture
Seattle’s 1999 time capsule
What was Seattle like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.
June 13, 2024
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Michael Beausoleil
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The front of historic Garfield High School features red brick and white stone, with paned glass windows and green bushes landscaped throughout the front grounds. Three flag poles hoist the American Flag, the Pan-African Flag, and the Intersectional Pride Flag high in the air between the parking lot and the building. The flags are flapping in the wind.
City
A brief history of Seattle’s Central District
Central District is one of Seattle’s main hubs for the Black community + served as a landing place for Scandinavian, Japanese, and German-Jewish settlers.
June 11, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A bike sits just off the edge of a wooded section of the Burke-Gilman trail while a family of three ride by.
Travel and Outdoors
King County approves e-bikes on regional trails
In addition to allowing e-bikes and e-scooters on its regional trails, King County has also approved a study that could keep trails open after dark.
June 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A block that goes through the Columbia City Farmers Market in Seattle, WA, with a green sign highlighting vendors and people browsing tented booths
Business
How to become a Seattle area farmers market vendor
Looking to become a farmers market vendor? Here are some permits, resources, and general info you will need + which products each market is looking for.
June 10, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The corner of the historic Eagles building downtown features a long, rectangular sign on the corner reading "A C T Theatre" and a tall high rise building extends up into the sky in the background.
Culture
ACT Contemporary Theatre and Seattle Shakespeare Company announce possible merger
The two local theatre companies both unanimously approved the exploration of a merger — here’s what we know.
June 7, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Taken inside the new Rainier Valley Jollibee location, this photo shows four chicken sandwiches, a few of the peach mango pies, two Chickenjoy buckets, and a tower of Pineapple Quencher sodas. A statue of Jollibee's bee mascot is gesturing enthusiastically at the menu behind the counter in the distance.
Food
Seattle’s first Jollibee opens
The intensely popular Filipino fried chicken fast food chain Jollibee opens its first Seattle location on Friday, June 7.
June 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
This panoramic image shows one of the Shoreline Street Ends public access areas on the western end of Magnolia. There's some greenery lining the area between a lawn and the water, but a beach that's just a short walk away can be seen.
Travel and Outdoors
Explore Seattle’s secret beaches with the Shoreline Street Ends program
The Seattle Department of Transportation’s Shoreline Street Ends program turns any shoreline at the end of a street into a public access beach.
June 6, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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July 29, 2024
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July 26, 2024
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The 32 Bar and Grill in Northgate's glass-covered bar filled with different kinds of pucks.
Food
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Gabe Guarente
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Food
The history of the Last Word: a world-famous cocktail reborn in Seattle
Resurfaced by Murray Stenson from an old cocktail book, the Last Word put Seattle on the map and helped to reinvigorate the world’s interest in cocktails.
July 24, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Plastic dividers contain a variety of colored pens and finetip markers including greens, blues, oranges, pinks, and grays.
City
Help local teachers stock their classrooms with school supplies
Teachers are the unsung heroes of our community. Show your support by sharing a local teacher’s supplies wishlist ahead of the 2024-2025 school year.
July 24, 2024
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Nicholas Caballero
The corner of a building features silver metal doors and concrete steps, framed by the leafy branches of a tree. The storefront doesn't bear any signage or markings, but it will soon be the home of Stitch Cafe.
Culture
Coming Soon: Get your coffee with a side of yarn at Stitch Cafe in Seattle
Crochet and coffee shop concept Stitch Cafe is opening this summer in Capitol Hill.
July 23, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A paper cup that says "Altulea" on it filled with green matcha and heart-shaped latte art
Culture
Go-to stops for tea lovers in Seattle
These shops, matcha lattes, boba drinks, and ceremonial performances highlight Seattle’s thriving community of tea lovers.
July 23, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
A view of attendees looking at a Seattle Art Fair gallery
Culture
What to look for at the 2024 Seattle Art Fair
Check out local artists’ new works, network with other creatives, and celebrate art works with the annual Seattle Art Fair.
July 22, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Local libations: A round of Seattle-centric craft beers
A turn of phrase here, a recognizable Seattle nod there — these craft beers found around the Emerald City take local pride seriously.
July 22, 2024
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Monica Garske
A rendering of the interior of FareStart features a food counter with people standing and ordering. Sunlight is spilling into the space from large windows, and the materials of the flooring and walls is predominantly a lightwashed wood. The counter and tiling of the counter service area is a slate gray and plants decorate the menu displays on the wall behind the counter.
Culture
FareStart restaurant with counter service + guest chefs reopened in Seattle
FareStart is a social-enterprise nonprofit focused on job training and employment to disrupt poverty — all while serving up delicious dishes, of course.
July 19, 2024
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Madeline Ewing