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Events
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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Sports
Catch the Gaelic game of hurling in Seattle, WA
We’re breaking down the Irish sport of hurling including its rules and where you can catch a game.
March 7, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Where to celebrate St. Patrick’s Day in Seattle
Music, dancing, and more revelry.
March 6, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Look for these Taste Washington events in Seattle
Wine, dining, and dancing.
March 3, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Activities to help you stay warm in Seattle
It may be March, but it’s still chilly out there.
March 2, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Will we always change the clock?
Daylight saving time has been around as early as 1918, and many legislators across the country are looking to change that.
March 2, 2023
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Jessalin Heins-Nagamoto
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History
Burien celebrates its 30th anniversary
The city south of Seattle became incorporated in 1993.
March 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Live
Amazing Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Seattle
Check out some of the coolest, most unique Airbnb and Vrbo rentals around Seattle and plan for your next adventure or staycation.
February 24, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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Culture
25 gift ideas for every budget
Perfect for birthday gifts, thank you gifts, or something just because.
February 24, 2023
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Emily Shea-Owen
"American Girl" dolls Isabel and Nicki from the brand's "historic collection."
Culture
New American Girl dolls are from 90s-era Seattle
Twins Isabel and Nicki are part of the brand’s ‘historical collection’
February 23, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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History
Seattle Center runs exhibit on Seattle’s Buffalo Soldiers
The 25th Infantry was stationed here for about five years.
February 22, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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See the winning pumpkin from our 2023 jack-o-lantern contest
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Filipino fast food fave Jollibee plans first Seattle location
The franchise plans to open the location in late 2024 on Rainier Avenue.
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The Chicago-based company is known for its bocce and bowling opportunities.
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Food
Portland’s Voodoo Doughnut is expanding to Seattle
This will be the highly popular brand’s second Washington location.
October 17, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Where to find retro and rare candy around Seattle
‘Tis the season for stocking up on sugary treats.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A rendering that shows the site where Seattle's Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center will go in 2026.
Nonprofits
New Vietnamese Cultural and Economic Center is on the way
The Friends of Little Saigon have secured a site for the Landmark Project, which includes affordable housing.
October 17, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Become privy to these privies: Seattle’s modular public restroom
This Portland-made, free-to-use, stand-alone toilet is working to address common public bathroom concerns.
October 16, 2023
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Brianna Williams
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City
Take a stroll through Georgetown’s haunted history
From a ghostly steam plant to a creepy castle.
October 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Teatro ZinZanni makes a grand entrance at the Lotte Hotel
The cirque show is also celebrating its 25th anniversary.
October 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A screen shows the logo for Intentionalist Awards against a graphic of Seattle in a darkened Seattle Public Library auditorium
Small Business
Standing ovation for the first-ever Intentionalist Awards
The awards honor community-driven small businesses in Seattle.
October 12, 2023
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Gabe Guarente