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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 view of the historic Cettolin house in West Seattle with Italian-inspired columns on the porch surrounded by greenery
Development
West Seattle Italian ‘villa’ considered for landmark status
It was built in the 1930s.
February 1, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Sports
Seattle Sounders prepare for Club World Cup
Our local team is the first-ever MLS club to compete.
January 31, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A large ballroom with wood planks hanging from the ceiling and a multi-colored carpet.
Development
Seattle Convention Center’s new Summit addition opens
This is huge.
January 26, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Video games set in the Seattle area
Join us in judging whether or not those digital street maps are accurate.
January 25, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Food
Seattle’s 2023 James Beard semifinalists
Basically, these are good spots to get some good grub.
January 25, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Colorful ceiling decorations hang above a variety of Southeast Asian food stalls.
Food
Fun food halls to visit in Seattle
So many cuisines, so little time.
January 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A banner with a shark face on a bridge says "I eat trucks"
Airports and Transportation
Kirkland Way bridge’s ‘I eat trucks’ sign makes an impact
It’ll stay up for the foreseeable future, despite new city banner codes.
January 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Culture
Taking a mental health day in Seattle
Feeling stressed, burned out, or anxious? Consider taking a day off for your mental health.
January 23, 2023
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Trevor Peters
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Real Estate
What to do about Seattle’s ‘toilet rats’
King County’s health department has advice — and so do we.
January 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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History
Looking back on the Great Seattle Fire of 1889
Get ready for a wild ride.
January 19, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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September 25, 2023
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September 22, 2023
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Tee it up at these Seattle area golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 16 golf courses in Seattle are sure to make for a good round
September 22, 2023
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Seattle Aquarium gets wild with new ‘Animal Crossing’ experience
Let’s go fish.
September 21, 2023
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The view of Cedar River watershed in Washington with a flowing reservoir of water near a wood splintered shore
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Seattle Public Utilities asks locals to conserve water, please
The dry summer season is catching up to us.
September 21, 2023
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Seattle receives $12.9 million to plant more trees
Most of the money will go towards supporting urban forestry and job training throughout the city.
September 20, 2023
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The views from the UW campus include Mount Rainier and nearby Union Bay.
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The first quarter is about to start 📚
September 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle's historic Labor Temple in the Belltown neighborhood with the Space Needle in the background
City
How the Labor Temple became a retro co-working space
The 81-year-old building is now the Labour Temple, with a “u.”
September 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Pickleball players play on a purple-painted court in downtown Seattle with green vendor tents in the background
Culture
Seattle debuts new pickleball courts downtown
The unveiling took place during the Pickleball for All festival.
September 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Sip on these Oktoberfests near Seattle
Prost — enjoy these big weekend festivals featuring live music, dancing, and lots and lots of beer.
September 18, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah