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. Children age 17 and younger are free.
Lunar New Year at U.W.
February 1, 2020
4.9 miles NE
The public is invited to celebrate Chinese culture and the Lunar New Year with students at the Lunar New Year Gala, which has food for sale, activities, prizes, and performances beginning at 7:30 p.m. (including a lion dance, wushu, and Chinese yoyo) at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus.
Nerd convention
February 1, 2020
16 miles north
NerdFaire “is a mini con for all things nerdy and geeky” including board games, heroes from comics, and movie princesses at Lynnwood Convention Center. Children age 15 and younger are free with an adult.
Frog day
February 1, 2020
35 miles north
Enjoy kids’ activities, see Princess Amphibiana and the mayor introduce a frog named Snohomish Slew, dance to music, play games, and meet firefighters at the GroundFrog Day Celebration in Snohomish. Free.
Eagle Festival
February 1, 2020
47 miles north
Celebrate the eagles that return in winter to the Stillaguamish River at the Eagle Festival, which offers guided tours, speakers, demonstrations, live music, an art and photography show, and horse-drawn wagon rides in Arlington.
Antique and collectibles show
February 1 - 2, 2020
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.
RV show
February 6 - 9, 2020
1.5 miles south
See new recreational vehicles and accessories at the Seattle RV Show, which also has seminars, a children’s treasure hunt, and a beer & wine area at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Valentine’s concert in Burien
February 7, 2020
(7:30 p.m.)
11 miles south
Northwest Symphony Orchestra: Valentine’s Concert features romantic music by Ludwig Van Beethoven, Ralph Vaughan Williams, Howard Hanson, and Lauren Wells at Highline Performing Arts Center in Burien.
Short films in Shoreline
February 8, 2020
12 miles north
Shoreline Short Short Film Festival screens a juried selection of films that are 3 to 10 minutes long and made by local emerging and developing filmmakers, with concessions for sale and free parking at Shoreline Community College Theater. Vote for your favorite film to determine who gets a golden Sasquatch statue.
OpenTable lists restaurants in the Puget Sound area that offer special menus for Valentine’s Day.
Valentine’s Day in Tacoma
February 14, 2020
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+.
Noir City screens classic films that are stylish, cynical, and melodramatic at SIFF Cinema Egyptian.
Erotic art party
February 15, 2020
0.9 miles sout
Dress up for an evening of burlesque, live music, fancy appetizers, a complimentary glass of wine, a cash bar, a silent art auction, and a preview to benefit the Erotic Art Festival (held in April) at A Black Tie Affair at Gallery Erato in Pioneer Square for age 21+.
Contemporary dance
February 15 - 16, 2020
11 miles east
Chop Shop is a contemporary dance festival with leading national and international award-winning dancers at the Theatre at Meydenbauer Center in Bellevue.
Fly Fishing Show
February 15 - 16, 2020
16 miles north
The Fly Fishing Show has casting demonstrations, seminars, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods, and reels at Lynnwood Convention Center. The International Fly Fishing Film Festival (IF4) on Saturday evening requires a separate ticket.
Wine and chocolate in Yakima
February 15 - 17, 2020
143 miles east
Bring a glass to taste wine & chocolate pairings at dozens of wineries in the Yakima Valley at Red Wine & Chocolate. Pay at each winery or buy a Premier Pass.
International festival
February 15 - 21, 2020
1 mile NW
Movin’ Around the World promises family-friendly “music, dance, and hands on activities” from cultures around the world at Seattle Center Armory. Held in February and April. Donation.
Seattle Home Show
February 15 - 23, 2020
1.5 miles south
The Seattle Home Show has exhibits about building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping homes, at CenturyLink Field Event Center.
Bluegrass festival
February 20 - 23, 2020
11 miles east
Wintergrass has dozens of acts on multiple stages, plus workshops and impromptu jams in Bellevue.
Brazilian show
February 22, 2020
0.5 miles NW
Brazilian Carnaval dancers wear outrageous costumes, the band plays music of Brazil, you get a dance lesson, and the most festive costume wins a prize at the Crocodile for age 21+. Video (1 minute).
Yo-yo contest
February 22, 2020
1 mile NW
Watch some amazing yo-yo moves at the Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship on the Armory’s stage at the Seattle Center, with qualifying events and classes on the upper floor. Free to watch.
Beer at Museum of Flight
February 22, 2020
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 for age 21+. Sells out early.
Bainbridge bike ride
February 23, 2020
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 at the finish line.
Browse 400 booths and attend seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at the Washington State Fair Events Center in Puyallup.
Wine & jazz
February 28, 2020
(6 to 9 p.m.)
4 miles south
Hearts & Wine is an elegant evening of sampling wine, appetizers, and desserts, with live jazz and an auction of wines and travel adventures at The Foundry.
Wine tasting in Des Moines
February 28 - 29, 2020
16 miles south
Enjoy live music, a magician, tastes of wine from 20 Washington wineries, and food to sample and buy at Poverty Bay Wine Festival in Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium for age 21+ to support charity.
The science of climate change
February 28 - March 1, 2020
1 mile NW
Discover how climate change affects ecosystems at Curiosity Expo: Climate Change, with hands-on activities, live science shows, and local scientists answering questions at Pacific Science Center.
Nordic film festival
February 28 - March 1, 2020
1.6 miles NW
See contemporary films, both short and long, from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, and Sweden at Nordic Lights Film Festival at SIFF Cinema Uptown.
Wine tasting
February 29, 2020
(7:30 to 10 p.m.)
5.1 miles north
PNA Wine Taste includes 10 tastes of wine, appetizers, live music, and a wine store at Phinney Center for age 21+.
Vintage glass
February 29, 2020
20 miles south
Browse 20th century glass, jewelry, china, pottery, and collectibles displayed on 200 tables at the Green River Glass Show & Sale at Kent Commons for $3.
Gold & gem show
February 29 - March 1, 2020
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.
Women’s show
February 29 - March 1, 2020
33 miles south
So Northwest Women’s Show features seminars on health and finance, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, celebrity hosts, and hundreds of vendors in the Tacoma Dome.
Children’s Film Festival
February 2020
(undated)
1 mile east
See the best and brightest in international cinema for children ages 2 to 12 at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle at Northwest Film Forum.
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media, with most screenings at Broadway Performance Hall and Northwest Film Forum.
Belgian beer festival
February 2020
(undated)
1.1 miles NW
Buy a ticket to Belgian Fest and you can choose 10 beers to taste from 100 available that are brewed in Washington using Belgian yeast, at Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center for age 21+.
Black art celebration
February 2020
(undated)
1.1 miles NW
Celebrate the first day of Black History Month at Through the Eyes of Art, which offers music, dance, spoken word, visual art, and access to galleries in the Museum of Pop Culture.
Free trapeze show
February 2020
(undated)
2.5 miles south
The Student Show at Emerald City Trapeze features students performing a diverse array of aerial arts, high flying trapeze, and circus acts. Free except VIP tickets.
Cake convention
February 2020
(undated)
3.2 miles north
Seattle Cake Con is a new event featuring Seattle’s “best and most unique dessert makers for a day of fun, food, and education” with competitions and samples at Fremont Foundry. Free for children age 12 and younger.
Seattle citizen meeting
February 2020
(undated)
3.3 miles SE
Connect with people who care about the community at Civic Saturday “to hear readings, sing together, share thoughts and ideas, and hear a civic sermon” about American liberty, equality, and self government at El Centro de la Raza. Free.
FIUTS CulturalFest has two events produced by the Foundation for International Understanding through Students on the University of Washington campus.
The performance showcase has cultural booths and an international music and dance show.
The free international expo includes activities, arts and crafts, and games. Free.
Free family entertainment
February 2020
(undated)
18.2 miles north
Kidstock offers musical performances, theater, arts education workshops, and activities for kids at Edmonds Center for the Arts. Free.
Ice Racing
February 2020
(undated)
28.3 miles north
Watch motorcycles go from zero to 60 mph in three seconds over a slippery ice surface at Xtreme International Ice Racing as drivers compete to earn points at Angel of the Winds Arena in Everett.
Wine & chocolate - Enumclaw
February 2020
(undated)
45 miles SE
Sample chocolate from a dozen chocolatiers, taste wine from 25 wineries, hear music, buy food, and watch demonstrations at Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival at Enumclaw Expo Center for age 21+.
Valentine’s Day burlesque
February 2020
(undated)
0.3 miles south
The Atomic Bombshells perform J’Adore, a burlesque, drag, and dance spectacular that celebrates romance with humor and style at The Triple Door for age 21+.
Valentine’s Day improv
February 2020
(undated)
0.3 miles SW
The Comedy of Love is improvised based on audience suggestions and tells stories about lust, passion, and heartbreak at The Market Theater for age 12+.
Valentine’s Day at Volunteer Park
February 2020
(undated)
2 miles NE
Buy a ticket online for Valentine’s Concert at the Conservatory, which includes romantic music, light hors d’oeuvres, and desserts in the greenhouse among tropical plants for age 21+.
Dinner in the dark
February 2020
(undated)
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.
Run in your underwear
February 2020
(undated)
3.4 miles north
Run through the streets without pants at 2 p.m. to support charity in Cupid’s Undie Run, with a party before and after at Ballroom in Fremont for age 21+.
