November 2026
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
| Concerts | ||
|---|---|---|
| ||
| Nov. 12 | Yuki Chiba | Showbox |
| Nov. 12-15 | Four Tops | Jazz Alley |
| Nov. 12-15 | Garth Brooks | Climate Pledge |
| Nov. 14 | Dwight Yoakam | Tacoma |
| Nov. 14 | Houndmouth | Moore |
| Nov. 17 | Katseye | Climate Pledge |
| Nov. 17 | Tyla (South Africa) | WaMu |
| Nov. 18 | Todd Rundgren | Neptune |
| Nov. 20 | Thundercat | Showbox SoDo |
| Nov. 21 | Switchfoot | Moore |
| Nov. 28 | Steve Lacy | WaMu |
| Nov. 29 | Trans-Siberian Orch. | Climate Pledge |
| more concerts | ||
November 1, 2026
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Taste America: Seattle is a $157 walk-around tasting featuring a dozen chefs plus beverage stations, which supports the James Beard Foundation at Four Seasons Hotel, 99 Union St. in Seattle.
November 1, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Central District (2.1 miles SE)
Japanese Culture Day Festival has food vendors, craft-making, sumo wrestling, a Japanese shop, and a tea ceremony demo. at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. in Seattle. The theme changes each year.
November 2 - 3, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. November is about vampire animals like mosquitoes and bats.
November 5 - 8, 2026 (3 to 10:35 p.m.)
Belltown & Pioneer Square
Baba Obscura features acts on six stages at four locations, including headliners The Black Angels, and Provoker. Tickets $53.
November 5 - 8, 2026
SeaTac (15 miles S)
Take professional workshops and enjoy DJ dances at Sea to Sky Seattle at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd. in SeaTac.
November 6, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.)
SoDo (2.6 miles S)
The $40 Pour features 20 urban wineries, live music, and food for sale at Club Sur, 2901 1st Ave. S in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
November 6 - 8, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show, Fall has 115 artists displaying jewelry, clothing, paintings, glass art, and sculptures plus food trucks at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. No pets. Children age 12 and younger are free. Friday morning preview costs more. Repeats in May.
November 6 - 8, 2026
Kingston (29 miles NW via ferry)
The Port Gamble Ghost Conference features paranormal investigations, guest speakers, classes, and ghost tours in the historic town of Port Gamble, beginning at Port Gamble Theater, View Drive NE in Poulsbo. Pre-register.
November 7, 2026
Waterfront (0.6 miles SW)
Oyster New Year serves 25 varieties of oysters, with a seafood and desserts buffet, wine, beer, spirits, and a party band on Pier 56 at Elliott’s Oyster House, 1201 Alaskan Way in Seattle for age 21+.
November 7, 2026 (12 to 6 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Celebrate “the victory of light over darkness, good over evil, and knowledge over ignorance” at Diwali: Lights of India, with classical and folk dances, henna and face painting, Indian food, an art gallery, and craft making at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
November 7, 2026 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
Eat pierogi, sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, beer, coffee, and pastries downstairs (or buy food to go), and then browse Polish crafts for sale upstairs at the Polish Fall Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
November 7, 2026 (6 p.m.)
Beacon Hill (2.1 miles SE)
Green Building Slam has 10 interesting lectures by innovative architects & builders lasting 10 minutes each, with light appetizers and networking in the Panoramic Center at Pacific Tower, 1200 12th Ave. S in Seattle. Doors open at 5 p.m.
November 7, 2026 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Georgetown (4.8 miles S)
Short Run Comix Festival showcases makers of books, zines, comics, and animation in Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave. S in Seattle.
November 7, 2026 (6 to 11:30 p.m.)
Pinehurst (7.9 miles N)
Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction is an evening of Scottish music, dancing, a silent auction, meat pies for sale, and a no-host bar for $38 at the Latvian Community Center, 11710 3rd Ave. NE in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
November 7, 2026
Georgetown (8 miles S)
Dress up for $60 Fashion in Flight, which has a live DJ, designer booths, and red-carpet photos before the show. Doors open at 6 p.m., the show begins at 7 p.m., and the after-party is 9 p.m. inside the Great Gallery at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle for age 10+. Doors open 6 p.m.
November 7, 2026 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Celebrate the Hindu holiday Diwali, also known as The Festival of Lights, with Indian dance performances, art & clothing displays, a photo opportunity, and artists who will apply temporary henna at Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square in Bellevue.
November 7, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Redmond (15 miles NE)
Songea’s Kids Soiree includes a reception with wine and appetizers, a buffet dinner, silent and live auctions, and stories about kids being helped in Tanzania for $95 at Hyatt House, 15785 Bear Creek Pkwy in Redmond.
November 7, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Renton (19 miles SE)
A $40 ticket to Hope for Housing Fundraiser includes wine tasting, food, and a silent auction for charity at St. Stephen the Martyr, 13055 SE 192nd St. in Renton.
November 7, 2026
Snohomish (28 miles NE)
A $42 ticket to Snohomish Brewfest includes a souvenir glass and seven tasting tickets, lots of producers (breweries, wineries, cideries, and distilleries), live music, football on screen, and Mexican food for sale at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
November 7, 2026 (11 a.m.)
Auburn (29 miles S)
The Veterans Parade & Observance includes veterans’ units, military vehicles, motorcycles, 20 marching bands, and floats moving along E Main St. (from E St. to A St.) in Auburn. See related events on their web page.
November 7, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Meet dozens of comics creators, hear panel talks, play games, and browse dealer tables at $12 Grit City Comic Show at the Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma.
November 7, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5:30 p.m.)
Puyallup (38 miles S)
Sample local beers and ciders, and meet Northwest craft brewers in the beer garden at Brewallup Craft Beer Festival, which includes three live bands, a car show, and food trucks. Take the green gate to the Agriplex, 5th St. SW in Puyallup. Bring age 21+ ID. Your $45 ticket includes a glass and eight tastes, four ounces each.
November 7, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.)
Gig Harbor (49 miles SW)
“Enjoy an evening of mouthwatering sweet and savory creations prepared by local culinary talent and select curated libations” at Indulge. Your $120 ticket includes a beverage, a buffet of bites, live music, games, and an auction to benefit seniors at Canterwood Golf and Country Club, 12606 54th Ave. NW in Gig Harbor. Seniors $75.
November 7 - 8, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Shop for all things cat related from 100 vendors at Sea-Meow, with workshops, special guests, famous cats, cat performances, a costume contest, and cat adoptions in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Bring your cat.
November 7 - 8, 2026 (11:30 a.m. to 8:02 p.m.)
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
See feature-length films and three groupings of short films during Seattle Turkish Film Festival (STFF) at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. After the Saturday evening film, there is an optional gala party at KEXP. All films are in English or have English subtitles.
November 7 - 8, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Federal Way (26 miles S)
Fall Foliage Festival includes tours, craft vendors, food trucks, and a kids’ scavenger hunt at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S 336th St. in Federal Way.
November 7 - 8, 2026 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Spanaway (46 miles S)
Popular Spanaway Lake Craft Fair features 150 local vendors selling handmade items at Spanaway Lake High School, 1305 168th St. E in Spanaway. Admission is free for age 5 and younger.
November 11, 2026
multiple locations
November 11, 2026
Mill Creek (23 miles N)
Veterans Day Commemorative Ceremony begins at 9 a.m. with a raising of the colors and a presentation in Library Park. A one-hour Veterans Day Parade at 11 a.m. features “military and high school bands, color guards, vintage & military vehicles, and community organizations” going from Mill Creek Town Center to City Hall. The parade begins at L.A. Fitness, 15024 Main St. in Mill Creek. Poulsbo also has a parade.
November 11, 2026
All state parks
Discover Pass Free Days include Veterans Day, when you can freely explore Washington State Parks. All 145 parks welcome leashed dogs except these seven.
November 11, 2026
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Veterans Day if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
November 12, 2026 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
After Hours: Gill & Chill has animal-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, aquarium exhibits, a no-host bar, and food for sale at Seattle Aquarium, 1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59 in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. Tickets $40.
November 12 - 14, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Kat Robichaud’s Misfit Cabaret: Ghosted is a variety show featuring “spirits of the drag burlesque & circus underworld” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle.
November 12 - 14, 2026
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival offers workshops, seminars, and fabric & supply vendors in the Showplex Building at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Free parking.
November 12 - 19, 2026
multiple locations
Walk between venues displaying artwork during Seattle Art Walks, plus other cities.
November 12 - 28, 2026
(began this month on November 11)
multiple locations
Comedians do their best acts for prizes at Seattle International Comedy Competition, with 22 shows at 18 venues in Western Washington.
November 12 - Dec. 27, 2026
November 12 - Dec. 31, 2026
Seattle
November 12 - Dec. 31, 2026
Seattle
Your guide serves tastes on a walking tour.
November 12, 2026 - Dec. 31, 2027
November 13, 2026 (7 p.m.)
South Lake Union (0.8 miles N)
A skilled pianist performs five of Ludwig van Beethoven’s piano sonatas during Beethoven Piano Sonatas at Emerald City Music, 415 Westlake Ave. N in Seattle. Additional sonatas Nov. 14 in Olympia.
November 13 - 14, 2026
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Shop from “80 local crafty food and beverage vendors” at Gobble Up by Urban Craft Uprising in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Examples of what you’ll find include sauces, teas, kitchenware, and food trucks. No pets. Held in June and November.
November 13 - 14, 2026
Bellevue (10 miles SE)
Newport Ski Swap is a huge consignment sale that includes skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and winter clothing at Newport High School, 4333 Factoria Blvd. SE in Bellevue. The first hour on Friday is not free.
November 13 - 15, 2026
(began this month on November 7)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs four works, including George Balanchine’s haunting one-act ballet La Sonnambula, the tale of a beautiful sleepwalker and the misfortune in her wake, durimg Ghost Stories at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
November 13 - 15, 2026
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
See 300 of the latest cars and trucks, including electric and hybrid, and take test drives at Seattle International Auto Show at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
November 13 - 15, 2026
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Watch films from an obscure country with a taste for dark humor at the Romanian Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. Actors and directors attend some screenings. All films have English subtitles.
November 13 - 15, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Poulsbo (22 miles NW via ferry)
Drive to 14 studios that feature the work of 53 artists during Art in the Woods in picturesque Poulsbo. While you’re there, visit famous Sluys Poulsbo Bakery.
November 13 - 15, 2026
Vancouver (166 miles S)
In 1971, “Dan Cooper” hijacked a plane flying from Portland to Seattle before parachuting out with the ransom. Learn about the case and efforts to identify the hijacker at The DB Cooper Conference in Kiggins Theatre, 1011 Main St. in Vancouver. Schedule.
November 13, 2026 - Jan. 17, 2027
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
WildLanterns features “large-scale animal and nature scape lanterns representing wild places from around the globe” including bugs, lions, pandas, parrots, and dragons, with snacks for sale and a performance in the entrance building at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle. Discount for seniors 65+ on Nov. 22. See closed dates.
November 14, 2026 (7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
A $109 ticket to Show Some Love for Seattle Cabaret Festival includes a Filipino buffet dinner, followed by lively cabaret performances on the fifth floor of ArtLove Salon, 110 Union St. in Seattle. This event is a fundraiser for the festival in May. Doors open 6 p.m.
November 14, 2026 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Enjoy “10 tastes from 25 breweries and cideries” plus pub snacks and DJ music at Winter Beer Taste at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. No pets. Tickets are $65, or $15 without beer. Held in summer & fall.
November 14, 2026 (12 to 3 p.m.)
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Shop at 61 booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys, and more during Children’s Business Fair indoors at Waterfront Market at Ruston, 5101 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma.
November 14, 2026 (5 to 8 p.m.)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
A $48 ticket to Enumclaw Wine Walk includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets to redeem in downtown shops, where you’ll also find pop-up vendors and a DJ. Check in beginning 4:30 p.m. at Enumclaw Chamber of Commerce, 1421 Cole St. in Enumclaw. Bring age 21+ ID.
November 14 - 15, 2026
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
O-Jak Bridge Festival “weaves together Korean and Chinese traditions alongside Taekwondo, K-pop, ballet, and contemporary dance” for $53 at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle. Also art vendors.
November 14 - 15, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Stanwood (54 miles N)
Light the Forest is a self-guided tour of neon art and light installations among the trees at Pilchuk Glass School, 1201 316th St. NW in Stanwood. Optional workshops.
November 14 - 28, 2026
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
| Date | Time | Price | Theme |
| Nov. 14 | 11:00 AM | $110 | Middle Eastern lunch |
| Nov. 27 | 5:30 PM | $115 | Japanese ramen & salad |
| Nov. 28 | 2:30 PM | $105 | Asian steamed buns (bao) |
November 14 - 29, 2026
Seattle & Woodinville
Candlelight Concerts feature a string quartet playing familiar songs for an hour in the warm glow of simulated candles.
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| Nov. 14 | Beatles & Queen | Town Hall |
| Nov. 15 | Beatles | Nordic Museum |
| Nov. 15 | Sabrina Carpenter | Nordic Museum |
| Nov. 22 | Bruce Springsteen | Seattle Library |
| Nov. 22 | Michael Jackson | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Nov. 22 | Taylor Swift | Seattle Library |
| Nov. 27 | 1990s music | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Nov. 27/28 | Coldplay | Arctic Club Hotel |
| Nov. 29 | Abba & Queen | Arctic Club Hotel |
November 14 - Dec. 20, 2026 (2:30 to 4:30 p.m.)
First Hill (0.7 miles E)
Enjoy black, green, or herbal tea plus a tiered tray of sandwiches and sweets during the cozy $81 Holiday Tea for all ages at Hotel Sorrento, 900 Madison St. in Seattle. Dec. 19 and 20 features an ugly sweater contest.
November 14 - Dec. 27, 2026 (11 a.m.)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
Enjoy a buffet and two hours of lake views from your private table aboard a $99 Seattle Brunch Cruise, departing from Waterways Cruises, Dock 9 at Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W in Seattle.
November 15, 2026 (5:30 p.m.)
Capitol Hill (0.5 miles E)
The $150 Benefit Dinner is a four-course family-style dinner that features “local, seasonal ingredients” with wine and supports Seattle farmers’ markets at Terra Plata, 1501 Melrose Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
November 15, 2026 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Lynnwood (16 miles NE)
Antique Doll & Toy Market features 50 vendors of “antique to mid-century-modern dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears” for $10 at Embassy Suites, 20610 44th Ave. W in Lynnwood. Held in multiple months.
November 15 - 26, 2026
multiple locations
November 18 - 22, 2026
Lower Queen Anne (1.5 miles NW)
Cinema Italian Style screens 12 films in Italian with English subtitles at SIFF Cinema Uptown, 511 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. Optional opening-night party Nov. 18 at KEXP.
November 18, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027
Auburn (29 miles S)
See a dozen Christmas trees decorated by local businesses during Festival of Trees at White River Valley Museum, 918 H St. SE in Auburn. Closed Mondays, Tuesdays, Nov. 26, Dec. 25, and Jan. 1. Opening day Nov. 18.
November 19, 2026
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
| Date | |||
| Nov. 19 | 7:00 PM | Real Salt Lake | |
November 19, 2026 (8 to 10:45 p.m.)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
The Totally ‘80s Sing Along projects 30 music videos with subtitles on screen so you can sing along to Depeche Mode, New Order, Devo, Blondie, The Cure, Talking Heads, Duran Duran, The Eurhythmics, Human League, Flock of Seagulls, and AHA at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. To buy a $17 ticket, click “tickets” then “8:00” then “Continue as Guest.”
November 19, 2026
Tacoma
The third Thursday of the month is free.
November 19 - 22, 2026 (8 p.m.)
Georgetown (5.2 miles S)
Seattle Butoh Festival features dancers who paint their faces white and move their bodies in strange ways that range from playful to grotesque at Yaw Theater, 6520 5th Ave. S in Seattle. The Thursday cabaret at Tashiro Kaplan Artist Lofts is free.
November 19, 2026 - Jan. 1, 2027
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
See four displays made mostly of food at Gingerbread Village in Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave. Open 9 a.m. to 9 p.m., extended to 11 p.m. on Friday and Saturday. Donation box. The theme changes each year.
November 19, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027
multiple locations
November 19, 2026 - March 6, 2027
University District (3.9 miles NE)
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting exhibition game with the UNLV Rebels in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
November 19, 2026 - April 3, 2027
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle. September games are preseason.
| Date | |||
| Nov. 12 | 9:00 AM | @ | Finland (Hurricanes) |
| Nov. 14 | 10:00 AM | @ | Finland (Hurricanes) |
| Nov. 19 | 6:40 PM | Vancouver Canucks | |
| Nov. 21 | 7:00 PM | @ | San Jose Sharks |
| Nov. 23 | 6:40 PM | Anaheim Ducks | |
| Nov. 25 | 6:40 PM | Chicago Blackhawks | |
| Nov. 27 | 5:00 PM | @ | Edmonton Oilers |
| Nov. 28 | 7:00 PM | Edmonton Oilers | |
| Dec. 1 | 6:40 PM | Dallas Stars | |
| Dec. 3 | 6:40 PM | Dallas Stars | |
| Dec. 4 | 7:00 PM | @ | Anaheim Ducks |
| Dec. 6 | 5:00 PM | Buffalo Sabres | |
| Dec. 8 | 7:00 PM | @ | San Jose Sharks |
| Dec. 10 | 6:00 PM | Washington Capitals | |
| Dec. 12 | 7:00 PM | Nashville Predators | |
| Dec. 15 | 5:00 PM | @ | Nashville Predators |
| Dec. 17 | 4:00 PM | @ | Columbus Blue Jackets |
| Dec. 18 | 4:00 PM | @ | Pittsburgh Penguins |
| Dec. 20 | 5:00 PM | @ | Colorado Avalanche |
| Dec. 22 | 6:40 PM | San Jose Sharks | |
| Dec. 29 | 6:40 PM | Philadelphia Flyers | |
| Dec. 30 | 6:30 PM | @ | Vancouver Canucks |
| Jan. 2 | 7:00 PM | New York Islanders | |
| Jan. 3 | 5:00 PM | Vancouver Canucks | |
| Jan. 5 | 6:40 PM | Tampa Bay Lightning | |
| Jan. 8 | 6:00 PM | @ | Colorado Avalanche |
| Jan. 9 | 7:00 PM | @ | Vegas Golden Knights |
| Jan. 12 | 6:40 PM | Florida Panthers | |
| Jan. 14 | 6:00 PM | @ | Vancouver Canucks |
| Jan. 16 | 7:00 PM | San Jose Sharks | |
| Jan. 18 | 1:00 PM | Columbus Blue Jackets | |
| Jan. 19 | 7:00 PM | @ | Los Angeles Kings |
| Jan. 21 | 4:00 PM | @ | Buffalo Sabres |
| Jan. 23 | 4:30 PM | @ | New York Islanders |
| Jan. 25 | 4:00 PM | @ | New York Rangers |
| Jan. 26 | 4:00 PM | @ | New Jersey Devils |
| Jan. 28 | 6:00 PM | @ | Minnesota Wild |
| Jan. 31 | 1:00 PM | New Jersey Devils | |
| Feb. 3 | 6:40 PM | Montreal Canadiens | |
| Feb. 13 | 7:00 PM | St. Louis Blues | |
| Feb. 15 | 1:00 PM | Pittsburgh Penguins | |
| Feb. 17 | 6:40 PM | Ottawa Senators | |
| Feb. 19 | 6:00 PM | @ | Utah Mammoth |
| Feb. 20 | 7:30 PM | @ | Los Angeles Kings |
| Feb. 22 | 6:40 PM | Boston Bruins | |
| Feb. 24 | 7:00 PM | @ | Anaheim Ducks |
| Feb. 27 | 4:00 PM | Winnipeg Jets | |
| March 1 | 4:00 PM | @ | Winnipeg Jets |
| March 3 | 3:30 PM | @ | Toronto Maple Leafs |
| March 4 | 4:00 PM | @ | Buffalo Sabres |
| March 6 | 12:30 PM | @ | Ottawa Senators |
| March 8 | 4:00 PM | @ | Boston Bruins |
| March 11 | 6:40 PM | L.A. Kings | |
| March 13 | 7:00 PM | Edmonton Oilers | |
| March 15 | 6:40 PM | St. Louis Blues | |
| March 17 | 7:00 PM | @ | Vegas Golden Knights |
| March 19 | 7:00 PM | Colorado Avalanche | |
| March 21 | 5:00 PM | Los Angeles Kings | |
| March 23 | 6:40 PM | Vegas Golden Knights | |
| March 25 | 6:40 PM | Anaheim Ducks | |
| March 27 | 1:00 PM | @ | Minnesota Wild |
| March 28 | 12:00 PM | @ | Chicago Blackhawks |
| March 30 | 6:40 PM | Utah Mammoth | |
| April 3 | 4:00 PM | Winnipeg Jets | |
| April 5 | 5:00 PM | @ | Dallas Stars |
| April 6 | 5:00 PM | @ | Nashville Predators |
| April 8 | 5:00 PM | @ | St. Louis Blues |
| April 10 | 3:00 PM | @ | Chicago Blackhawks |
November 20, 2026
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
See WildLanterns’ amazing luminary displays, have animal encounters, take carousel rides, and visit holiday-themed lounges with fireplaces selling specialty cocktails and food during Night Owls at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+. Held Nov. 20, Dec. 18, and Jan. 2.
November 20 - 22, 2026
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Julefest is a popular outdoor Christmas event with 10 Nordic food vendors, 40 craft booths, kids’ activities, musicians, and a beverage garden, plus access to the National Nordic Museum, 2655 NW Market St. in Seattle. Free for children younger than age 12.
November 20 - 22, 2026
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Renegade Craft Fair features 180 vendors of indie crafts plus a few food trucks inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Suggested donation. Repeats in June. Opens Friday 5 p.m.
November 20 - 28, 2026
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Save yourself a flight to Japan and watch three sumo stars wrestle in six live matches during Sumo + Sushi, with optional sushi and a bar at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. Must be age 21+ except on Sunday.
November 20 - Dec. 26, 2026
Seattle Center (1.1 miles NW)
Seattle Christmas Market “combines colorful décor, gifts from 80 artisans, enticing food & drink (including beer & mulled wine), and family entertainment” in Fisher Pavilion and on the lawn at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free. Closed Thanksgiving Day & Christmas Day.
November 21, 2026 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Your $65 ticket to Brewology includes a tasting glass and eight tasting tokens for beer, cider, or wine. Hear brewers talk about their craft, buy tacos, and explore the museum after closing time at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
November 21, 2026 (9 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
Central District (2 miles E)
Cranksgiving is a scavenger hunt on your bicycle for Thanksgiving food that you donate to a food bank, with prizes and a 2 p.m. after party. Bring at least $40 cash, a bag/pack, and a bike lock to Byrd Barr Place, 722 18th Ave. in Seattle. The ride itself is 10 a.m. to 2 p.m.
November 21, 2026
University District (4 miles NE)
Watch the University of Washington Huskies play an exciting home game at Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
| Date | |||
| Nov. 14 | 1:15 PM | @ | Michigan State |
| Nov. 21 | TBD | Indiana | |
| Nov. 28 | TBD | @ | Oregon |
November 21, 2026 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
November 21, 2026 (4:45 p.m.)
White Center (7.8 miles S)
Watch Rat City Roller Derby play an exciting game with snacks for sale at Southgate Roller Rink, 9646 17th Ave. SW in Seattle. Doors open 5 p.m.
November 21, 2026 (2 p.m., VIP 1 p.m.)
Renton (13 miles SE)
A $50 ticket to Renton Wine Walk includes a souvenir glass and 10 tokens to sample wine in downtown businesses where you can meet the winemakers, beginning at Rain City Market, 700 S 3rd St. in Renton.
November 21, 2026 (3:30 to 7:30 p.m.)
Everett (29 miles N)
Seattle International Fashion Film Festival includes a red-carpet reception (3:30 p.m.), film screenings (4 p.m.), and awards (7 p.m.) at PUD Auditorium Theater, 2320 California St. in Everett.
November 21, 2026 (4:30 to 10 p.m.)
(began this month on November 7)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Puyallup Flat Track features motorcycles and quads racing on an indoor track at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Enter at the green gate and pay $10. Children age 5 and younger are free. Schedule.
November 21 - 22, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Magnolia (6.6 miles NW)
Shop for clothing, jewelry, woodworking, drums, and art prints at United Indians Native Art Market in Discovery Park at Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center, 5011 Bernie Whitebear Way in Seattle.
November 21 - 22, 2026
Monroe (33 miles NE)
See unusual creations by 170 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, and visit the food trucks at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Free admission and parking. Held in March and November.
November 21 - 22, 2026 (4:30 & 7 p.m.)
Tacoma (44 miles S)
Walk through two miles of animated displays with food trucks at Fantasy Lights Walk in Spanaway Park. Pay online per person plus parking at nearby Sprinker Recreation Center, 521 Military Road S in Tacoma. Children age 3 and younger are free. [Drive through begins Nov. 27.]
November 21, 2026 - Jan. 10, 2027 (4 to 10 p.m.)
Tulalip (36 miles N)
Tulalip Lights & Ice has 10 million lights on plants surrounding the casino entrance ponds and the Tulalip Amphitheater at 10400 34th Ave. NE in Tulalip. Ice skating, food vendors, Santa (some days), and a holiday market (Nov. 27 & 28).
November 22 - Dec. 27, 2026
multiple locations
November 24, 2026 (7 p.m.)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
UFO Northwest: How Washington State Spawned the Men in Black is a $6 talk about Northwest UFO sightings at McMenamins Anderson School, 18607 Bothell Way NE in Bothell.
November 26, 2026
multiple locations
November 26, 2026
multiple locations
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November 26, 2026 (12:30 & 6 p.m.)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
Thanksgiving Day Cruise includes a buffet, a no-host bar, and a 2.5-hour narrated cruise of Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, Dock 9 at Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W in Seattle. Adults $186.
November 27, 2026
Downtown (0.1 miles S)
Watch the Tree-Lighting Celebration in Westlake Park, 401 Pine St. in Seattle.
November 27 - 28, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
North Delridge (7.9 miles S)
Shop for fine art, native crafts, cards, jewelry, smoked salmon, and other food from 21 vendors at the Native Art Market at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle.
November 27 - 28, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Snohomish (28 miles NE)
Browse 120 craft tables and shop from food trucks during Holly Jolly Holiday Market at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish. Watch for Santa’s schedule.
November 27 - 29, 2026
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
GeekCraft Expo Seattle Holiday Market promises “gifts for the geeks on your holiday shopping list” handmade by 100 vendors in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Opens Friday at 6 p.m. for $15.75. Saturday & Sunday $2.10. Children age 12 and younger are free.
November 27 - Dec. 2, 2026 (24 hours)
Downtown (0.3 miles SE)
Admire 20 designer trees during the annual Festival of Trees Display in the main lobby and down the escalator at Fairmont Olympic Hotel, 411 University St. in Seattle. Teddy Bear Suite on floor 2 is also free to visit (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.).
November 27 - Dec. 5, 2026
multiple locations
Watch a tree-lighting ceremony, often with music. See more on our December page.
November 27 - Dec. 23, 2026
Seattle, Renton, Kirkland
During the Christmas Ship Festival, ride on the main ship with the choir, or on a follow boat, or watch for free at a 20-minute onshore event (unless the performance is marked P for private in the schedule. Some onshore events have bonfires.
November 27 - Dec. 23, 2026
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Audience suggestions add funny twists to the story of Ebenezer Scrooge and Tiny Tim at An Improvised Christmas Carol at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle. Tickets $18 to $28.
November 27 - Dec. 24, 2026
Downtown (0 miles)
Christmas Towne features “characters, interactive experiences, and hourly snowfall” at Westlake Center, 400 Pine St. in Seattle. Tickets begin at $19, and children age 2 and younger are free. Some activities cost more. This company produced Kringle’s Inventionasium last year.
November 27 - Dec. 24, 2026 (7 p.m.)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Snowflake Lane is a 25-minute outdoor show with music, lights, falling snow, dancers, and drummers on Bellevue Way between NE 4th & NE 8th. Arrive early to park and find a good viewing spot. Bellevue Way is typically closed between 4th & 8th (6 to 7:45 p.m.).
November 27 - Dec. 24, 2026
Leavenworth (117 miles E)
Lights twinkle on snow at Village of Lights, including the gazebo in Front Street Park, 820 Front St. in Leavenworth. The nearby Festhalle has gingerbread houses, kids’ crafts, and cocoa. See the schedule for Santa, carolers, and musicians. Lights turn off at 11 p.m.
November 27 - Dec. 27, 2026
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
Dorothy flies over the rainbow with her dog to a magical kingdom in the original version of The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, performed live at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle for age 4+.
November 27 - Dec. 27, 2026
Downtown (0.4 miles E)
A Christmas Carol is Charles Dickens’ holiday classic about the amazing transformation of miserly Scrooge, performed by talented actors with surprising special effects at Union Arts Center, 700 Union St. in Seattle.
November 27 - Dec. 27, 2026
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Winterfest features holiday lights, bands, carolers, comedy, dancers, model trains, vendors, ice sculptures, and holiday movies (Fridays 6:30 p.m.) at Seattle Center. Scroll down their page to see the weekend entertainment schedule. (The outdoor Christmas Market is not free.)
November 27 - Dec. 27, 2026
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs The Nutcracker by George Balanchine, with a live orchestra, magnificent sets and costumes, and a huge cast in McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. at Seattle Center.
November 27 - Dec. 28, 2026
Stanwood (50 miles N)
See a million lights, beautiful displays, and costumed characters at The Lights of Christmas, 20800 Marine Drive in Stanwood. This event is for cars on three days (Dec. 3, 10, 17) and for pedestrians on eighteen days.
November 27 - Dec. 30, 2026
Issaquah (14 miles SE)
Visit Cougar Mountain Zoo when it’s decorated like the North Pole to welcome Santa with his reindeer and sleigh during the Issaquah Reindeer Festival at 19525 SE 54th St. in Issaquah. Santa’s last day is Dec. 23. Closed Dec. 24 & 25.
November 27, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 (4:30 to 10 p.m.)
Tacoma (40 miles SW)
Buy tickets online, and then bundle up to admire 1.5 million holiday lights and displays at Zoolights at Point Defiance Zoo, 5400 N Pearl St. in Tacoma. Closed Dec. 24 & 25. Pay extra to bring your dog on some nights.
November 27, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027 (5:30 to 9 p.m.)
Spanaway (43 miles S)
Buy a $22 or $32 ticket online, and then drive two miles past “300 illuminated holiday displays” while you hear holiday music on radio station 1700 AM at Fantasy Lights in Spanaway Park, 14905 Bresemann Blvd. S in Spanaway. Special walking version without cars on Nov. 21 & 22.
November 28, 2026 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Magic in the Market includes holiday choirs, Santa, kids’ crafts, a scavenger hunt, and a 5 p.m. lighting ceremony with Can Can dancers at the Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
November 28, 2026 (8 p.m.)
University District (4.4 miles NE)
Dozens of Seattle musicians play songs from the best rock & roll movie ever made at the charity event Seattle’s Tribute to The Last Waltz at Neptune Theatre, 1303 NE 45th St. in Seattle for all ages.
November 28, 2026 (11 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Burien (12 miles S)
“Enjoy delightful and refreshing mimosa-inspired drinks while visiting local shops” on the $53 Mimosa Walk in downtown Burien for age 21+. Check in at Discover Burien, 611 SW 152nd St. in Burien.
November 28, 2026 (3 p.m.)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Sounds of the Season features the Tacoma Concert Band playing “family friendly holiday music to kick off the holiday season” at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. Get free tickets for children age 18 and younger at the box office on a weekday. Tacoma Tree Lighting ceremony begins outside at 5 p.m., and lights usually turn on at 6 p.m.
November 28, 2026
Tacoma (35 miles S)
The Tacoma Tree Lighting includes Santa, free refreshments, and music by a brass quartet at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma. The ceremony begins at 5 p.m., and the lights usually go on at 6 p.m.
November 28 - 29, 2026
North Bend (30 miles E)
North Pole Limited is a two-hour ride that includes a gift from Santa, cookies and hot chocolate, and a kids’ craft activity, departing from Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Buy your ticket online.
November 28 - 29, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
Tacoma (37 miles S)
Festival of Trees offers “children’s activities, a gift shop, and visits with Santa, set against a dazzling backdrop of 20 beautifully decorated trees” in the tennis pavilion at University of Puget Sound, 3326 N 11th Street in Tacoma. Donation.
November 28 - Dec. 19, 2026
multiple locations
November 28, 2026 - Jan. 3, 2027
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Buy a $10 ticket online, and then enjoy half a million colorful lights with displays at Garden d’Lights in Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St. in Bellevue. Children age 10 and younger are free. Parking is $5, or free at Wilburton Hill Park. Closed Dec. 25. Half-price days available.
November 29, 2026
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Join 15,000 people burning off Thanksgiving calories at the morning Seattle Marathon and Half Marathon, which begin on the east side of the Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle. The race ends at Pier 66.
November 29, 2026 (3 & 7:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
With a laser-light show backdrop, The Ghosts of Christmas Eve features driving, thundering beats of guitars and electric violins played by Trans-Siberian Orchestra at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
November 30, 2026 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Downtown (0.1 miles N)
Vote for your favorite of 12 designer-decorated Christmas trees at Family Preview, with Santa, festive entertainment, vendors, and free arts & crafts for kids in the ballroom of The Westin Seattle, 1900 5th Ave. in Seattle.
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| Dec. 5 | Jonas Brothers | Climate Pledge |
| Dec. 7-8 | Olivia Rodrigo | Climate Pledge |
| Jan. 5-10 | Brandi Carlile | Paramount |
| Jan. 7-8 | Lord Huron | Paramount |
| Jan. 26-29 | Gracie Abrams | Climate Pledge |
| Feb. 7 | Don Omar | Climate Pledge |
| March 24 | Greta Van Fleet | Climate Pledge |
| March 27 | Staind | Climate Pledge |
| April 2 | Riley Green | Climate Pledge |
| April 9 | Hans Zimmer | Climate Pledge |
| April 10 | Nickelback | Climate Pledge |
| May 9 | Def Leppard + Goo G. | Climate Pledge |
| May 14-15 | Calvin Harris | Climate Pledge |
| May 27 | Niall Horan | Climate Pledge |
| July 17 | Lizzy McAlpine | Climate Pledge |
| Aug. 13 | Leon Bridges | Climate Pledge |
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