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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.

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The four members of the Beatles are pictured leaning out of a window at the Edgewater hotel in order to fish in Elliott Bay.

Culture

Reliving Seattle’s bout of Beatlemania

The world’s most famous rock band The Beatles visited Seattle for the first time in 1964 and it rocked the city. Here’s what happened.

August 21, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

Culture

First-ever Belltown Mural Festival begins this week

Attendees can check out live mural paintings, live music, walking tours, film screenings and more at the Belltown mural festival.

August 9, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

Culture

Adult birthday party ideas that take the cake in Seattle

Don’t let the kids have all of the fun — plan a birthday party for the adult in your life that will make their inner child jump with glee.

July 30, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

A view of attendees looking at a Seattle Art Fair gallery

Culture

What to look for at the 2024 Seattle Art Fair

Check out local artists’ new works, network with other creatives, and celebrate art works with the annual Seattle Art Fair.

July 22, 2024

Gabe Guarente

A very large yacht sits on what appears to be Lake Washington while a shirtless man pokes up from the upper balcony. An American flag is waving in the background.

Travel and Outdoors

Have a mari-time with these rentable boats in Seattle

No boat of your own? No problem. Find rentable boats around Seattle through Getmyboat — an Airbnb-like website for folks looking to do some floating around on our local waters.

July 2, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

Culture

5 outdoor movie theaters in Seattle

Grab the lawn chairs, some snacks, and get cozy for an outdoor movie night.

June 25, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

People attending the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade commandeering a large leopard-like puppet

Culture

Dos and Don’ts for the Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade

From local vendors to nude cyclists, the Fremont Fair draws visitors from near and far to kick off the start of summer.

June 19, 2024

Gabe Guarente

This painting displayed at the Seattle Museum of Art depicts several women of varying ethnicities posing next to each other in bright clothing.

Culture

Seattle Art Museum’s newest exhibit explores West Coast 1960s-70s counterculture

“Poke in the Eye” is a playful collection of artworks showcasing the irreverent humor used by counterculture artists to make fun of the more mainstream works.

June 18, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

The John and Jane Kinneth House in Coupeville was built in the 1880s and still hold all of its antique charm, but now with a cheerful coat of bubblegum pink paint. A small garden and a flag poll are right in front of the house.

Travel and Outdoors

Washington vacation rentals that conjure “Practical Magic” vibes

Nicole Kidman recently confirmed that “Practical Magic 2" is in the works. The original film, known for its exceptionally whimsical style, was partially filmed in the San Juan Islands. Here are some nearby Airbnb and Vrbo listings that beg for rounds of midnight margaritas.

June 14, 2024

Alina Hunter-Grah

The Space Needle and a Seattle aerial shot with a search bar overlay reading "Seattle 1999"

Culture

Seattle’s 1999 time capsule

What was Seattle like at the turn of the millennium? We took a look back at the final year of the 20th century to see what life was like pre-Y2K.

June 13, 2024

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From planks to poses: Get fit with interactive balance workouts

August 22, 2025
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Give story time sound effects, music, and a little bit of magic

August 21, 2025
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This 4-piece set of luxurious bedding is just $26

August 21, 2025
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Discovery Park in Seattle with a lighthouse and the water in the background

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Cherry trees stand in full bloom on the University of Washington campus.

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