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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
A giant wooden troll sculpture sits cross-legged on Bainbridge Island
Culture
What’s up with the new giant wood trolls coming to Seattle?
They’re part of a large installation by a Danish artist.
August 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A woman lies on a cot as a tattoo artist prepares needles over a large ring light at the Seattle Tattoo Expo
Culture
Admiring all the cool ink at the Seattle Tattoo Expo
There are live performances and lots of ink opportunities.
August 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Local radio station KNKX 88.5 moves downtown
The National Public Radio station will host an open house Saturday, Aug. 26.
August 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The stadium in Williamsport, PA for the Little League World Series shown at sunset
Culture
Northeast Seattle Little League squad preps for World Series
Local kids have made it to Williamsport, PA
August 14, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of Leavenworth, WA's downtown area with Bavarian-themed buildings against the backdrop of mountains
Play
The ultimate road trip to Leavenworth, WA
Washington’s picturesque Bavarian village makes for a charming getaway any time of year.
August 14, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Play
Meet your new favorite Seattle restaurants
Dining in Seattle is always a fresh experience with new restaurants popping up all the time — and more hot dishes on the way.
August 10, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Events
Purr with delight at the Sea-Meow cat convention
Expect costume contests, cat rappers, panels on feline-centric home design, and lots of treats to take home to the kitty.
August 9, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Wedding venues in Seattle
Check out this list of local spots to host your special event.
August 8, 2023
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Rilee Delgado
A crowd at the Huskies game on September 17, 2022 with purple smoke rising from the stands and the players emerging from the tunnel
Culture
UW Huskies are going to join the Big Ten conference
It’s goodbye to the Pac-12 starting in 2024.
August 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
UFO Festival beams down in Burien
The festival honors the great Maury Incident of 1947 when the term “flying saucer” was first coined.
August 3, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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New and coming-soon businesses to Seattle
As Seattle continues to grow, we’re keeping an eye on upcoming developments and recently opened businesses.
January 29, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A person holds out one of Flora Bakehouse's pink and white marble iced cookie that's been cut into the shape of a heart. Another tray of the same cookie type sits below on a table. They all look delicious.
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Valentine’s Day treats for your sweetheart
Where to find yummy cakes, cookies, and other treats.
January 26, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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How Seattleites can train to be a Master Composter
We’ve got all the dirt.
January 25, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Artist Vivian Li in an orange dress and black shirt sits at a desk inside the Fremont Bridge with the blue-colored bridge components in the background
Culture
Bridge Artists in Residence program goes to new heights
Local artists created data visualizations while working at the Fremont and University bridges.
January 25, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
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Retail
The best Valentine’s Day gifts for 2024
Shop Valentine’s Day chocolates, couple’s games, cookware, candles, and fuzzy socks to spread the love.
January 25, 2024
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Vagney Hampshire
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Culture
Where to find sweet costumes year-round in Seattle
Halloween isn’t the only time you might to dress up — not when you’ll need a costume for ECCC or the Renaissance Fair.
January 24, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Halved oysters and a few lemon wedges sit on a bed of crushed ice next to some steamed clams that are on a separate dish.
Food
Seattle’s 10 James Beard Award semifinalists for 2024
The semifinalists for the 2024 James Beard Awards were announced on Jan. 24.
January 24, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
A grid of six photos showing clockwise from top left: a humpback whale, the Space Needle enshrouded in fog, the Seattle skyline at night with rainbow colors reflected in the water, a couple getting close near a multi-directional sign near the waterfront at dusk, signs that read "Thank You Megan" in the Lumen Field stands, and a child playing at a fountain,
Culture
See the winner of our 2023 Picture of the Year contest
And check out the runners-up.
January 23, 2024
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Emily Shea-Owen
A streetcar in Seattle's Pioneer Square against the backdrop of a sunset
City
SDOT releases estimate for a new downtown Seattle streetcar line
The new line would connect the South Lake Union streetcar with the First Hill line.
January 22, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Models pose in white dresses, gowns, and tuxes for a faux bridal party at the Seattle Wedding Show fashion show
Culture
The Seattle Wedding Show struts down the aisle again
Local businesses — from florists to DJs to videographers — are ready to brainstorm ideas for that special bash.
January 19, 2024
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Gabe Guarente