Enjoy the best events, festivals, and things to do in Seattle with this calendar of events.
Miles are from Westlake Center downtown.
Easter egg hunts
April 1, 2018 (begins March 31)
Please confirm the date and time.
- March 31 - Bunny Bounce at Woodland Park Zoo
- March 31 to April 1 - Seattle & Eastside
- March 31 to April 1 - South Sound (Tacoma, Kent)
- undated - Seattle Community Centers
- undated - Seattle Children’s Museum
Easter restaurants
April 1, 2018
Greater Seattle area
OpenTable lists restaurants offering special menus for Easter. The Stranger names The Six Best Easter Brunches in Seattle. SeattleMet recommends a dozen restaurants this year for Easter Brunch in Seattle.Anime festival
April 1, 2018 (begins March 30)
0.5 miles east
Anime is a style of Japanese film and TV animation featured at Sakura-Con, plus gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, exhibits, and industry guests at the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle.
Easter on Blake Island
April 1, 2018
0.7 miles SW
Easter Brunch at Tillicum includes a cruise from Pier 55 to Blake Island, a brunch buffet, and a kids’ egg hunt (bring a basket), with time to walk the beach.Science fiction & fantasy convention
April 1, 2018 (begins March 29)
15 miles south
Norwescon features 200 panelists, vendors, events, and 24-hour gaming at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport.Comedy and variety acts
April 1 - 9, 2018 (begins March 15)
Seattle locations
Billed as the world’s largest comedy/variety festival, Moisture Festival has 50 shows at Hale’s Palladium, Broadway Performance Hall, and Teatro ZinZanni at 3 & 7:30 p.m. for all ages; burlesque and late-night shows for age 18+.Tulip festival
April 1 - 30, 2018
60 miles north
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival features spectacular fields of blooming tulips and daffodils. See the interactive or printable map. The free Tulip Festival Street Fair is April 20 to 22, 2018 in Mount Vernon.Daffodil parade
April 7, 2018
33 miles south
The free Daffodil Parade includes daffodil-covered floats, marching bands, clowns, and pirates that travel through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting. It’s the highlight of the Daffodil Festival.Blues music in Tacoma
April 7, 2018
33 miles south
The Gray Sky Blues Music Festival begins after the Daffodil Parade at multiple Tacoma venues.Wine tasting in Tacoma
April 7, 2018 (5 to 9 p.m.)
34.1 miles south
A ticket to Tacoma Wined Up gets you tokens to taste 10 out of 20 Northwest wines and spirits with food pairings and live music at the Tacoma Armory.Anacortes wine festival
April 7, 2018
81 miles north
Your ticket to Anacortes Spring Wine Festival includes tastes from 30 wineries, food from local restaurants, and entertainment on the waterfront for age 21+.Vegetarian food festival
April 7 - 8, 2018
1 mile NW
Taste samples, see cooking demonstrations, and browse cookbooks at Vegfest in Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center.Beer tasting
April 14, 2018
11 miles north
Enjoy a bratwurst lunch, seven tastes of beer from local breweries, and DJ music at Early Life Speech & Language Beer Fest at Richmond Masonic Temple in Shoreline.Tacoma kids’ parade
April 14, 2018
37 miles south
Billed as the largest children’s parade in the state, the Junior Daffodil Parade is four blocks long, beginning at N. Proctor Street & N. 28th Street. Route map. Free.International children’s festival
April 14 - 15, 2018
1 mile NW
Children from around the world dance, sing, play music, make origami, and get faces painted at the International Children’s Friendship Festival at Seattle Center in Fisher Pavilion. Free.Wild & scenic films
April 16 - 22, 2018 (uncertain)
1.5 miles NW
Attend a happy hour and then see a dozen inspiring films about nature and the environment at the Wild & Scenic Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Uptown.Spring Fair
April 19 - 22, 2018
37 miles south
Spring Fair features baby animals, pig races, fair food, rides, a garden show, and a demolition derby at the Puyallup Fair & Events Center.Beer tasting in Leavenworth
April 20 - 21, 2018
117 miles east
Head to the sunny side of the state to taste 40 beers & ciders at Leavenworth Ale-Fest, with live music and food for sale in Leavenworth Festhalle for age 21+.Cherry Blossom Festival
April 20 - 22, 2018
1 mile NW
The Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates Seattle’s friendship with Japan and Japan’s gift of 1000 cherry trees in 1976. Enjoy Japanese art, dance, music, and food at Seattle Center.Crab races and crab feed
April 21 - 22, 2018
124 miles SW
Watch crabs race and eat crab at the World Class Crab Races and Crab Feed in Westport at the Pacific Ocean.Apple Blossom Festival
April 26 - May 6, 2018
148 miles east
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in sunny Wenatchee offers apple pie, arts and crafts, golf, a car show, carnival, parade, and run.Body-building expo
April 27 - 28, 2018
11 miles east
Emerald Cup is a bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini, and physique championship with health-industry vendors at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.Olympia arts weekend
April 27 - 28, 2018
62 miles south
Admire art Friday evening and Saturday at Arts Walk. Join a luminary procession Friday at 9:30 p.m. Watch people parade as animals in the Procession of the Species Saturday at 4:30 p.m. Free.Erotic art show
April 27 - 29, 2018
1.2 miles NW
Seattle Erotic Art Festival is an uncensored collection of art, films, and live performances at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall. Bring ID and be age 18 to see the gallery and 21 to attend events.Tasting event
April 28, 2018
1 mile NW
Enjoy bite-size tastes of cheese and meat paired with wine, beer, and cider at the Cheese and Meat Festival, which also offers coffee samples and seminars at McCaw Hall for age 21+.Distillery tasting
April 28, 2018
31 miles north
Meet local distillers, taste their products, sample food, hear music, and order cocktails at Snohomish on the Rocks at Thomas Family Farm.Printing festival
April 28 - 29, 2018
34 miles south
Meet printers, make paper creations, and watch steamrollers print art at Tacoma Wayzgoose. Free.Earth Day
April 2018 (undated)
Seattle area
- State Parks Free Days include Earth Day.
- Join the Earth Day Run and tree planting at Magnuson Park.
- Clean up Washington Park Arboretum.
- Tour The Bullitt Center free.
- Celebrate at Tacoma Nature Center free.
- Hear Earth Day Storytelling at Duwamish Longhouse, free.
Films by young directors
April 2018 (undated)
Seattle locations
National Film Festival for Talented Youth (NFFTY) showcases the best directors age 24 and younger from around the world at the Cinerama and SIFF Cinema Uptown.Free state parks
April 2018 (undated)
statewide
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 140 Washington State Parks for free.Green home tour
April 2018 (undated)
multiple locations
Register online for the self-guided Northwest Green Home Tour to see solar-powered, energy-efficient, and sustainably built homes. Locations include Seattle and Edmonds. Donation.Restaurant Week
April 2018 (undated)
Seattle locations
Get a special deal on a three-course meal at 165 restaurants during Seattle Restaurant Week, which does not include Fridays and Saturdays. Restaurants all offer dinner and some offer lunch. Repeats in Oct.Tour modern homes
April 2018 (undated)
multiple locations
The Modern Home Tour is a drive-yourself visit of eight homes in Seattle, often with a chance to meet the designers.Pig feast
April 2018 (undated)
0.5 mile south
Cochon 555 is a culinary competition that features a stand-up tasting of dozens of chef-prepared dishes paired with wine, beer, and spirits at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel for $125.Carnival for kids
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Whirligig entertains children with inflatable rides, face painters, balloon artists, and a student show in the Armory at Seattle Center. Thursdays are free.Fringe theater festival
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile east
See unpredictable and uncensored plays and shows during Seattle Fringe Festival in small Capitol Hill theaters and the Armory basement at Seattle Center.Wine tasting
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Taste unlimited samples of Washington wine at Science Uncorked and explore the exhibits after hours at the Pacific Science Center for ages 21+.World Rhythm Festival
April 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Immerse yourself in more than 100 drum and dance workshops and performances at the World Rhythm Festival at Seattle Center. Free.Poetry reading
April 2018 (undated)
1.1 miles east
A Rainy Day In Seattle is an annual poetry reading at the Annex Theatre on Capitol Hill. Free.Motocross racing
April 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
Watch off-road motorcycles race on dirt tracks with steep jumps and obstacles at AMA Supercross at CenturyLink Field.Adventure race
April 2018 (undated)
1.7 miles south
Seattle Urban Trek is a team adventure race that includes seven miles of mental and physical challenges, beginning at Safeco Field. Age 18+.Bacon and beer
April 2018 (undated)
1.7 miles south
Enjoy craft beer, bacon-inspired tastes from local restaurants, live music, dancing, and interactive games at Bacon and Beer Classic at Safeco Field for age 21+.Hip vegetarian tasting
April 2018 (undated)
3.8 miles south
Veg Out promises “some of the latest & greatest veg foods from some of the best proprietors and chefs in Seattle and beyond” at Canvas for age 21+. Video.Drink with your dog
April 2018 (undated)
4.3 miles SW
A ticket to Pints & Puppies includes a free beer, drink specials, and an unlimited photo booth with your pet at Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden.Free films
April 2018 (undated)
4.4 miles NE
Short Film Showings features four-minute films from aspiring filmmakers who are competing in the U.W. Maker Summit at Area 01 Community Center. Free.Tea at the Indian longhouse
April 2018 (undated)
4.9 miles SW
The $10 Princess Angeline Native Tea Party features indigenous teas, treats, and entertainment at the Duwamish Longhouse. All are welcome.Wine tasting
April 2018 (undated)
5.5 miles SW
Taste Syrah wine (known for its bold spices, rich fruit, and silky texture) from 30 Washington wineries with appetizers and views at Sexy Syrah at Salty’s.Circus acrobats
April 2018 (undated)
6 miles south
See acrobatics, high-flying aerials, contortions, and juggling to live music at the School of Acrobatics & New Circus Arts (SANCA) Annual Spring Showcase (SASS) in Georgetown.Brunch run/walk
April 2018 (undated)
7.5 miles NE
The Brunch Run is a scenic 5K at Magnuson Park, which is followed by brunch food from restaurants with Bloody Marys, a mimosa bar, and beer. Tickets that skip the run also are available.Old-time radio shows
April 2018 (undated)
11 miles east
Radio Enthusiasts of Puget Sound (REPS) invites you to a Showcase of live reenactments, guest stars, panel discussions, and a banquet in Bellevue.Odd Japanese dance
April 2018 (undated)
11.7 miles north
Seattle Butoh Festival features dancers who paint themselves white and move their bodies in strange ways that range from playful to grotesque at Shoreline Community College Theater.Spring festival at Redmond mall
April 2018 (undated)
15 miles NE
Spring Eggstravaganza includes a kids’ scavenger hunt with prizes, a petting zoo (bunnies, chicks, and goats), a bounce house, games, and activities at Redmond Town Center. Free.Color festival
April 2018 (undated)
15.4 miles east
Wear white and get covered in colored powder at family-friendly Holi Hai, which promises Bollywood dance lessons, play with herbal colors, henna/tattoo, and egg hunts at Lake Sammamish State Park. You must buy a ticket, but park entry is free for the day.Dog day in Des Moines
April 2018 (undated)
15.9 miles south
A ticket to Best Friends Fest includes a T-shirt, a dog parade, a hot-dog lunch, a scavenger hunt, and an obstacle course at Des Moines Beach Park.North Bend Jazz Walk
April 2018 (undated)
30 miles east
Buy a ticket online and head to the mountains to hear live jazz at a dozen venues at North Bend Jazz Walk.Hawaiian festival in Puyallup
April 2018 (undated)
35.2 miles south
Aha Mele Hawaiian Festival has music, hula, vendors, a lunch, and workshops at Chief Leschi Schools. Bring cash.Pops concert
April 2018 (undated)
38 miles south
The annual Sounds of Brass Pops Concert is held at Tacoma Community College. This event repeats with classical music in January. Donation.Wine & chocolate in Tacoma
April 2018 (undated)
44 miles south
Taste wine and chocolate from 70 vendors, and see vintage cars at LeMay Wine & Chocolate Affair at Marymount Event Center for age 21+.Free national park day
April 2018 (undated)
All national parks
Entry is free at Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks on Free Entrance Days in the National Parks. Expect more people and less parking than usual.Bunny bar crawl
April 2018 (undated)
0.4 miles SW
Wear bunny ears or a costume, and bring cash, to hop from bar to bar during BunnyCon, which begins at The Blarney Stone. Free.Easter brunch cruise
April 2018 (undated)
4 miles north
Enjoy a two-hour Easter Brunch or Lunch Cruise, departing from north Lake Union and including Lake Washington.