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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
Two women and two girls ride bikes together on a sunny street.
Culture
How to celebrate Bike Everywhere Month in Seattle
Start your pedaling with guides, co-rides, a film fest, and more.
May 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the Amazon spheres and Amazon's primary corporate headquarters in Seattle on Terry Avenue.
Culture
Eat, drink, and play guide for returning downtown commuters
Local businesses are getting a lot busier with Amazon and other tech employees going back to the office.
May 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A view of the Fremont Troll under the Fremont Bridge on a sunny day
Culture
Seattle Rep’s ‘Lydia and the Troll’ is a local myth-making show
A new musical re-imagines a famous Fremont landmark.
May 2, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Sports
Seattle Kraken continue amazing Stanley Cup Playoff run
The hockey team moves on to round two after a big upset against the reigning Stanley Cup champs.
May 1, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Recipe: a zero-proof Moscow mule
Use Ritual Zero Proof’s alcohol-free liquor to create a sip-worthy summer cocktail.
May 1, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
The Soul Pole in Seattle stands to the left of the Douglass-Truth Seattle Public Library branch's tan brick building.
City
Central District’s Soul Pole celebrates 50th anniversary
It’s still standing tall and proud.
April 26, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Government
Bellevue joins network of 2030 Districts
The network was created to help cities reach a goal of lower emissions by the upcoming date.
April 21, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
6 board game cafes around Seattle
Places to yell at your friends in public.
April 21, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Food truck pop-up festival headed to South Seattle
Spring Foodie Fest will feature businesses like Donutology, Marimakan, and In Pizza We Crust.
April 19, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A couple in life jackets smile on the deck of the Walla Walla ferry that grounded into Bainbridge Island
Airports and Transportation
Local wedding photographer snaps free pics for stranded ferry passengers
Britt Jezak from Port Orchard found some inspiration during a crisis.
April 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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The Space Needle and the waterfront sit against a cotton candy pink sunrise.
Culture
Seattle-related holiday dinner conversation topics
For all of those awkward pauses you might come across this Thanksgiving.
November 21, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A shop vendor at Seattle Christmas Market displays crowded shelves filled with Santas, snowmen, and other holiday decorations + ornaments.
Culture
Seattle Christmas Market rings its jingle bells for the first time
The revelry starts Friday, Nov. 24 and runs through Dec. 24.
November 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
The UW Huskies hoist the Apple Cup Trophy in 2017
Sports
Fruitful rivals: History of UW and WSU’s Apple Cup
The tradition goes back more than a century.
November 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A roasted turkey sits on a table amongst other dishes like oysters and cranberry sauce.
Food
Where to carry-out Thanksgiving dinner in Seattle
Turkey Day will be here before you know it.
November 17, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A sign that reads "The city of Forks welcomes you"
Culture
PNW celebrates 15th anniversary of ‘Twilight’ movie release
Here’s where Seattle makes its cameos throughout the series and some places you might still find vampires.
November 17, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
The front of Chief Sealth high school in Seattle, WA with the school's color and logo on the facade.
City
Seattle superintendent opts against closing schools — for now
Seattle Public Schools will find other ways to close its deficit in the 2024-25 academic year.
November 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering shows the new protected intersection layout that includes five new concrete islands to direct traffic patterns.
Development
Seattle begins construction on its first protected intersection
The new design will be built at the intersection of Thomas Street and Dexter Avenue North in South Lake Union.
November 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Fa-la-la-libations: Holiday pop-up bars in Seattle
We’ve rounded up fun, festive places to drink and be merry.
November 15, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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This holiday season shop unique gifts from our small business partners.
November 15, 2023
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Staff
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Development
Be the broker: Which vacant office spaces would you like to see become affordable housing?
Tell us which empty building could be used differently.
November 15, 2023
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Brianna Williams