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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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Staff
Three large calveras sculptures (gray, red, and yellow) side-by-side outside Westlake Center in Seattle, WA
Culture
What’s up with the new giant skulls around Seattle?
SEA Giant Skulls are part of the Catrinas Festival celebrating Dia de los Muertos.
October 11, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Meet Seattle’s Arts and Cultural Districts
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October 10, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A large video monitor at Climate Pledge Arena shows an animated eye of a Kraken at the Seattle NHL's team's playoff game.
Sports
Seattle Kraken drop the puck on the 2023-24 season
Last year’s surprising playoff squad has high expectations.
October 9, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
People lined up, some of which are adorned in regalia, have their hands lifted, palms facing the sky, as they perform a song with vocals and drums.
Events
Honoring Indigenous Peoples’ Day in Seattle
Indigenous Peoples’ Day became a city holiday in 2022.
October 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A still from the movie "The Boys in the Boat" showing a USA rowing team on the water
Culture
First stills revealed from ‘The Boys in the Boat’ movie
George Clooney’s adaptation is coming out on Christmas Day.
October 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Three rows of packaged chocolates from Indi at Pike Place, with a worker wearing gloves in the background.
Events
Go cocoa-nuts: the Northwest Chocolate Festival is here
Learn about how the dessert is made, get into the ethics of its production, and sample chocolate from around the world.
October 4, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Cans of Mac & Jack's beer in a cooler filled with ice.
Culture
Mac & Jack’s Brewing sold to Seattle company Ackley Brands
Plans call for a merging of wine and beer.
October 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
What would give someone bad luck in Seattle?
Forget breaking a mirror or walking under a ladder — what sorts of actions would bring a Seattleite misfortune?
October 4, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Megan Rapinoe runs on the field in a Black Future Fund OL Reign kit.
Culture
Party Goals: the OL Reign celebrate legend Megan Rapinoe
Rapinoe will play her last regular season home game at Lumen Field on Friday, Oct. 6.
October 3, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering of the newly renovated Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts.
Culture
Bainbridge Island reveals newly renovated performing arts center
The Buxton Center for Bainbridge Performing Arts opens Saturday, Sept. 30.
September 29, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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