Lucky you. You just found SEAtoday’s Plan Ahead, a list of some of the biggest events to plan for that are taking place throughout Seattle each month.
Take out your calendar, grab your day planner, or text all your friends — these are the top events we recommend heading to this month.
(Don’t see anything you like? Check out our full events calendar.)
Seattle Restaurant Week | Oct. 26-Nov. 8 | Varies by restaurant | City-wide | $20-$65 | Taste your way across the city with exclusive multic-ourse menus at 200+ restaurants.
Día de Muertos Festival Seattle | Nov. 1-2 | Tractor, Salmon Bar, Sunset, Conor Byrne | Seattle Center Armory | Free | Celebrate life and honor loved ones at this colorful Day of the Dead festival featuring music, dance, traditional ofrendas, and hands-on art for all ages.
Short Run Comix & Arts Festival | Nov. 2 | 11 a.m.–6 p.m. | Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center | Free | A celebration of indie comics, zines, and small-press art with hundreds of creators and workshops for aspiring artists. Question: If there’s a discussion about comic book frames, is that a panel panel?
Seattle International Comedy Competition | Nov. 5-30 | Times vary | Multiple venues | $35+ | The country’s top emerging comics face off for laughs in this month-long tournament — a beloved local tradition since 1980.
Freakout Festival 2025 | Nov. 6-9 | Times vary | Ballard & Fremont venues | $99+ | Don’t freak out. Seattle’s biggest indie music takeover is coming — four days, 100+ bands, and packed clubs showcasing the best of underground and international sounds.
Pacific Northwest Ballet’s “The Nutcracker” | Nov. 28-Dec. 28 | Times vary | McCaw Hall | $39 | Are visions of sugar plums already dancing in your head? Leap, twirl, and pirouette your way to this Christmas classic.
Magic in the Market: Pike Place Holiday Celebration | Nov. 29 | 11 a.m.–5 p.m. | Pike Place Market | Free | Kick off the holidays with live music, Santa photos, and the annual Market tree lighting overlooking Elliott Bay.
Have an event of your own you want to share with us? Follow these easy steps to add your events to our calendar:
- Go to our Events page.
- Click “Add Event” in the top right-hand corner.
- Make sure to include a link and fill out important information like the date, time, location, and price of your event.
- Click “Submit,” and you’ve just added an event to our website calendar.