Enjoy the best events, festivals, and things to do in Seattle with this calendar of events.
Miles are from Westlake Center downtown.
Boat show
February 1 - 3, 2018 (begins Jan. 26)
1.5 miles south
Seattle Boat Show, which promises 1000 boats and watercraft on display plus 200 boating seminars, is at CenturyLink Field, with a free shuttle to boats in the water at South Lake Union.Improvised Music Festival
February 1 - 3, 2018
4.4 miles north
Seattle Improvised Music Festival [scroll down] features musicians dedicated to playing free-form music on the 4th floor of Good Shepherd Center in Wallingford. Donation.Children’s Film Festival
February 1 - 10, 2018 (begins Jan. 25)
1 mile east
See the best and brightest in international cinema for children ages 3 to 12 at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle at Northwest Film Forum.
Eagle Festival
February 2 - 3, 2018
47 miles north
The Eagle Festival includes guided tours, speakers, demonstrations, an art and photography show, live music, and horse-drawn wagon rides in Arlington.Antique and collectibles show
February 3 - 4, 2018
37 miles south
Billed as America’s Largest Antique & Collectible Show, this event has 400 vendors selling furniture, glassware, slot machines, movie memorabilia, estate jewelry, paintings, mechanical banks, and toys at the Washington State Fair Events Center. Repeats in Nov.Flower and garden show
February 7 - 11, 2018
0.5 mile east
February is a great time to be indoors at the Northwest Flower & Garden Show. Six acres of show gardens and 300 vendors fill the Washington State Convention Center in Seattle. The opening-night party benefits the arboretum.Dinner in the dark
February 8 - 10, 2018 (6 & 9 p.m.)
3.3 miles north
Blind professional waiters serve a vegetarian dinner family style with wine and dessert at Seattle Blind Cafe as you socialize and hear a set of live music performed by a blind orchestra at Nalanda West.UW cultural festival
February 8 & 10, 2018
5 miles NE
FIUTS CulturalFest is an international expo Feb. 8 plus a music and dance show Feb. 10, produced by the Foundation for International Understanding through Students on the University of Washington campus.Recreational vehicles
February 8 - 11, 2018
1.5 miles south
See new RVs and accessories at the Seattle RV Show, which also offers seminars, stadium tours, and a beer & wine area at CenturyLink Field Event Center.Wine & jazz
February 9, 2018 (6 to 9 p.m.)
4 miles south
Hearts & Wine is an elegant evening of sampling wine, appetizers, and desserts, with live jazz and a wine auction at The Foundry.Valentine’s Day symphony
February 9, 2018 (7:30 p.m.)
11 miles south
Northwest Symphony Orchestra: Valentine’s Concert features works by Berlioz, Grofe’s “Grand Canyon Suite,” and Northwest composer Sumi Tonooka’s “For Malala” at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.Romantic concert
February 10, 2018
0.5 mile south
The Four Seasons of Love (romantic, tragic, humorous, and seductive) features guitarist Andre Feriante, a pianist, a tenor, and a Latin dancer at Benaroya Hall.Valentine’s Day dinner
February 14, 2018
Greater Seattle area
OpenTable lists restaurants in the Seattle area that offer special menus for Valentine’s Day.Improvisational theater
February 14 - 18, 2018
5 miles north
Enjoy a week of live entertainment at the Seattle Festival of Improv Theater (SFIT) in two University District locations. May not be suitable for children.Everett Film Festival
February 16 - 17, 2018
29 miles north
Everett Film Festival focuses on films by or about women at Everett Performing Arts Center.Cowboy gathering
February 16 - 18, 2018
108 miles east
The Spirit of the West Cowboy Gathering celebrates traditional cowboy music, poetry, art, gear, and chow in Ellensburg.Brazilian show
February 17, 2018
0.5 miles NW
Brazilian Carnaval dancers wear outrageous costumes, and the band plays music of Brazil at the Crocodile. Video.Chinese New Year
February 17, 2018
1.5 miles SE
Join the Lunar New Year Celebration in the International District, which includes lion and dragon dances, drumming, Bollywood dancing, a children’s parade, a costume contest, arts & crafts, and $3 food items. Free.Modern dance
February 17 - 18, 2018
11 miles east
Chop Shop is a contemporary dance festival with leading national and international award-winning dancers at The Theatre at Meydenbauer in Bellevue.Fly Fishing Show
February 17 - 18, 2018
16 miles north
The Fly Fishing Show has casting demonstrations, classes, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods, and reels at Lynnwood Convention Center. Fly Fishing Film Festival Sat. evening requires a separate ticket.Gold & gem show
February 17 - 18, 2018
32 miles NE
Learn about prospecting, visit prospecting vendors, and see rocks and gems at the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe.Kids weekend at Northwest Trek
February 17 - 19, 2018
55 miles south
Up to 4 kids age 0-12 are free with each paying adult during Kids ‘n’ Critters at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, which includes activities and crafts in Eatonville.Wine and chocolate in Yakima
February 17 - 19, 2018
143 miles east
Bring a glass to taste wine & chocolate pairings at 40 wineries in the Yakima Valley at Red Wine & Chocolate. Pay at each winery or buy a Premier Pass.Home show
February 17 - 25, 2018
1.5 miles south
The Seattle Home Show has exhibits about building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping homes, at CenturyLink Field Event Center.Alternative wedding show
February 18, 2018
3.4 miles north
One Love is a wedding-planning event for same-sex couples at the Fremont Foundry. Free.Gourmet food
February 22 - 24, 2018
1 mile NW
Seattle Wine and Food Experience includes three events you can buy separately or as a package.- Feb. 22 - Comfort food & beverages at Sodo Park
- Feb. 23 - Seafood & wine at McCaw Hall
- Feb. 24 - Grand tasting at Bell Harbor
Asian American Film Festival
February 22 - 25, 2018
1.1 miles east
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media at Northwest Film Forum, with an opening-night party at Velocity.Bluegrass festival
February 22 - 25, 2018
11 miles east
Wintergrass includes dozens of acts on four stages, plus workshops and impromptu jams in Bellevue.Statewide beer events
February 24, 2018
Washington state locations
Get special tastings and tours at 50 craft breweries in Seattle and around the state during Washington Beer Open House.Book festival
February 24, 2018
1 mile east
The Search For Meaning Festival at Seattle University’s School of Theology and Ministry features 50+ authors who write about spirituality, faith, and social justice.Wine tasting
February 24, 2018
5 miles north
PNA Wine Taste includes 10 tastes of wine, music, appetizers, and a wine store at Phinney Center for age 21+.Beer at Museum of Flight
February 24, 2018
9 miles south
Enjoy the Northwest’s best craft brews, catered food, live music, and airplanes on display at Hops & Props in the Museum of Flight. Sells out early.Vintage glass
February 24, 2018
20 miles south
Browse 20th century glass, jewelry, china, pottery, and collectibles from 35 vendors at the Green River Glass Show & Sale at Kent Commons for $3.Free park days
February 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.Chocolate & drinks
February 2018 (undated)
0.3 miles SW
Wine, spirits, cider, and mead pair deliciously with chocolate, artisan cheese, savory food, dessert, and music at Pike Chocofest at Pike Brewing Company.Noir film festival
February 2018 (undated)
0.8 miles east
Noir City screens classic films that are stylish, cynical, and melodramatic at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.Arts & crafts event
February 2018 (undated)
1 mile NE
The Crop promises live hip-hop music, vendors of art & clothing, and drinks for sale at Fred Wildlife Refuge.Erotic art party
February 2018 (undated)
1 mile east
Dress up for an evening of burlesque, live music, fancy appetizers, wine, and a silent art auction to benefit the Erotic Art Festival (April 28-30) at A Black Tie Affair in a Capitol Hill home for age 21+.Yo-yo contest
February 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Watch some amazing yo-yo moves at the Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championships on the Armory’s stage at the Seattle Center. Free.Taste the World
February 2018 (undated)
1.3 miles south
Get a taste of 10 international restaurants at Taste the World, with specialty cocktails, live entertainment, and all exhibits on display at Wing Luke Museum, age 21+.Golfing event
February 2018 (undated)
1.7 miles south
Two to eight players hit golf balls from the stands into targets on the outfield to score points at Topgolf Crush, with music and food for sale at Safeco Field.Cultural arts dinner
February 2018 (undated)
2.8 miles south
Destination Delridge is a $100 charity dinner with drinks, live entertainment, music, art, and interactive games at Metropolist.Meatballs & wine
February 2018 (undated)
5.3 miles south
A ticket to Jet City Meatball Competition gets you tastes of meatballs by competing chefs at noon, and a family-style lasagna lunch at 2:30 p.m. with local wine and live Italian music at Charles Smith Wine Jet City.Bike swap
February 2018 (undated)
7.2 miles NE
Vendors sell new and used mountain, road, and track bike equipment at Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle Bike Swap in Magnuson Park, Hangar 30.Chinese New Year - Bellevue
February 2018 (undated)
10.1 miles east
The Lunar New Year celebration at Bellevue Square includes music, dance, crafts, martial arts, and a lion and dragon parade 2 to 3 p.m. Free.Bainbridge bike ride
February 2018 (undated)
11 miles west via ferry
Bicycling Magazine called Chilly Hilly one of four classic American rides. Take your bike on the ferry, hit the hills of Bainbridge Island, and then buy a hot meal.Wine & chocolate - Enumclaw
February 2018 (undated)
45 miles SE
Sample chocolate, taste wine (with ID), hear music, and watch demonstrations at Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival at Enumclaw Expo Center.Wine & chocolate - Mt. Vernon
February 2018 (undated)
60 miles north
Taste reserve red wines paired with local chocolates at Red Wine and Chocolate Festival in Mount Vernon.Naked bungee jump
February 2018 (undated)
186 miles NW via ferry
Are you willing to bare it all for charity at Naked Bungy Jump for the B.C. Schizophrenia Society? Plunge 150 feet toward Nanaimo River on Vancouver Island if you are 95 to 400 pounds and age 19+ (18 with guardian).Valentine’s Day improv
February 2018 (undated)
0.3 miles SW
The Comedy of Love is improvised based on audience suggestions and true stories about lust, passion, and heartbreak at The Market Theater.Run in your underwear
February 2018 (undated)
1.2 miles north
Cupid’s Undie Run includes a half-naked run through the streets and a party at Art Marble 21 for charity.Valentine’s Day cocktails
February 2018 (undated)
2 miles NE
Valentine’s Eve at the Conservatory is a romantic wine and cocktail tasting with appetizers in the Volunteer Park Conservatory greenhouse for age 21+.Valentine’s Day cruise
February 2018 (undated)
4 miles north
Enjoy a Valentine’s Brunch or Dinner Cruise on the lakes, departing from either Kirkland or Seattle. The brunch cruise only has tickets on Saturday.Valentine’s Day burlesque show
February 2018 (undated)
5 miles SE
Hard Love is a sultry and comedic burlesque show on Valentine’s weekend at Columbia City Theater for age 21+.Valentine’s Day in Tacoma
February 2018 (undated)
34 miles south
Stroll through a romantically lit conservatory, hear live music, see floral displays, and taste Wine & Chocolate at W. W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory for age 21+. Buy tickets in advance in person or call 253-591-5330.Gig Harbor wine walk
February 2018 (undated)
44.3 miles SW
Visit 15 shops on the waterfront pouring wine, craft beer, spirits, or cider on the Winter Sip & Stroll, with some serving appetizers, in Gig Harbor for age 21+.