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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
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Culture
First Hill’s Museum of Museums to close in September
The quirky, contemporary art museum is closing because of the cost to maintain the 77-year-old medical building.
August 3, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Local vending machines dispense sci-fi and fantasy books
All titles are written by Black and Indigenous women authors.
August 2, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Seattle’s Fleet Week arrives with big boats you can board
The Parade of Ships goes through Elliott Bay
July 31, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Unwritten rules of Seattle
Tell us you’re from Seattle without telling us you’re from Seattle.
July 27, 2023
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Dylan Aycock
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Food
Juicy berry-picking farms near Seattle
Here’s where to find that berried treasure in the Seattle area.
July 26, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Muckleshoot Indian Tribe hosts Canoe Journey for first time in 17 years
The event will bring 120-130 canoes onto the Alki shore
July 26, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Drink Up recipe: Over the Falls from Sunny Hill
Take the plunge for a refreshing summer cocktail
July 25, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Play the game from SEAtoday’s trivia night
We stumped some folks at Navy Strength.
July 21, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Taylor Swift events happening around Seattle
Have some fun whether you’re heading to the Eras Tour or not
July 20, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Play
50 great brunch restaurants to try in Seattle
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July 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Remembering Seattle’s coldest day on record
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January 11, 2024
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January 10, 2024
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