February 2025
Seattle events February 2025
Wedding show
February 1 - 2, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Live and breathe weddings at the Seattle Wedding Show in the Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Expect fashion shows, discount gowns, and hundreds of vendors. Children age 12 and younger are free.
Tacoma Home and Garden Show
February 1 - 2, 2025
Tacoma (33 miles S)
The Tacoma Home & Garden Show features home-improvement vendors, seminars, and thousands of plants in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D Street in Tacoma.
Fishing, hunting, camping show
February 1 - 2, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Washington Sportsmen’s Show has seminars and exhibitors at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Children age 5 and younger are free.
Boat show
February 1 - 8, 2025
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Seattle Boat Show has 800 boats and watercraft on display plus 126 boating seminars at Lumen Field, with a free shuttle to boats in the water at Bell Harbor Marina (until 5 p.m.). Children age 17 and younger are free.
- Tuesday – 2 for 1 (special price online)
- Thursday– Dogs on Deck
Ballet: Sleeping Beauty
February 1 - 9, 2025
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
The Sleeping Beauty is a “historically-informed re-imagining” of the classic fairy tale about a princess under a spell to sleep for 100 years until awakened by the kiss of a prince. It’s set in a a Pacific Northwest-inspired fairyland at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
Free choir
February 4, 2025
Capitol Hill (2.1 miles NE)
Saint Mark’s Evensong Choir performs its monthly Choral Evensong service in the cathedral nave at Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral, 1245 10th Ave. E in Seattle. FREE
Strange beer festival
February 7 - 8, 2025
Port Townsend (57 miles NW via ferry)
Enjoy beer in odd flavors from dozens of breweries and watch live music and entertainment at Strange Brewfest indoors and outdoors at the American Legion, 209 Monroe St. in Port Townsend. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets. Your ticket is valid both days.
Remodeling expo
February 7 - 9, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Get ideas for your dream home from speakers, vendors, and remodeling experts at the Northwest Remodeling Expo at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
Valentine’s Day dinner
February 14, 2025
multiple locations
Find a romantic restaurant at Eater or Seattle Met or TripAdvisor or Yelp. Make a reservation at OpenTable.
Wine & chocolate at Lake Chelan
February 14 - 15, 2025
Lake Chelan (180 miles E)
Taste pairings of wine and chocolate at a dozen small wineries during Red Wine & Chocolate. Schedule.
Model airplanes & more
February 15 - 16, 2025
Georgetown (8 miles S)
See “a vast array of scale model aircraft, cars, tanks, ships, figures, sci-fi, and more” at NorthWest Scale Modelers Show, which includes demonstrations and seminars at The Museum of Flight, 9404 E Marginal Way S in Seattle.
Fly Fishing Show
February 15 - 16, 2025
Bellevue (11 miles E)
The Fly Fishing Show has casting demonstrations, seminars, celebrity speakers, fly-tying materials, rods, and reels at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue. International Fly Fishing Film Festival (Sat. 6:30 p.m.) requires a separate ticket.
Wine & chocolate in Yakima
February 15 - 17, 2025
Yakima Valley (177 miles SE)
Bring your own glass to taste wine & chocolate pairings at participating wineries in the Yakima Valley during Red Wine & Chocolate.
Flower & garden show
February 19 - 23, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
February is a great time to be indoors at Northwest Flower & Garden Festival. Garden displays, seminars, and hundreds of vendors fill the Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle. Cheaper after 3 p.m. The Tuesday Opening-Night Party supports the arboretum.
Tea party
February 19 - 23, 2025
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
The Big British Tea includes snacks, sweets, tea, a discussion of tea, and gardening experts at Sheraton Grand Seattle, 1400 6th Ave. in Seattle.
Seattle Home Show
February 20 - 23, 2025
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
Seattle Home & Garden Show has exhibits about building, remodeling, decorating, and landscaping homes at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Children age 6 and younger are free.
Bluegrass festival
February 20 - 23, 2025
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
Wintergrass has dozens of acts on multiple stages, plus workshops and impromptu jams at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.
Erotic art party
February 22, 2025 (8 to 11:30 p.m.)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
Creative dress is welcome at A Black Tie Affair, which has performances, live music, food, a no-host bar, and an art preview to benefit the Erotic Art Festival (held in April) at Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
Vintage glass
February 22, 2025
Kent (20 miles SE)
Browse 20th century glass, jewelry, china, pottery, and collectibles displayed on 200 tables at Green River Glass Show & Sale at Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent.
Sewing fair
February 27 - March 2, 2025
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Browse hundreds of booths and attend seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
Hot-air balloons
February 28 - March 2, 2025
Winthrop (240 miles NE)
If weather cooperates, watch a dozen hot-air balloons inflate and launch each morning (7 to 9 a.m.) at Winthrop Balloon Roundup. Park at Methow Valley Thriftway, 920 State Rte 20 in Winthrop. The Saturday night glow (5:50 p.m.) is on Riverside Ave. No pets or smoking. FREE
Mardi Gras Pub Crawl
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown Seattle
Wear a costume and beads to Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, which has live entertainment, a costume contest, drink specials, and no cover charges at six bars, beginning near 1st & Pike. Bring age 21+ ID. The state does not allow you to carry drinks outside the bars.
Chamber music
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
Seattle Chamber Music Society’s Winter Festival at Nordstrom Recital Hall in Benaroya Hall has a free recital before each performance. Repeats in July.
Free classical music
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Seattle Symphony performs with young musicians during Side-by-Side with Seattle Youth Symphony Orchestra at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. FREE
UW cultural festival
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
FIUTS CulturalFest is produced by the Foundation for International Understanding through Students and will be held at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle. Children age 10 and younger are free.
- 4:30 p.m – see 16 student-run booths representing different world cultures
- 7 p.m. – music and dance show on stage
Valentine’s burlesque
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles S)
The Atomic Bombshells perform J’Adore, “a burlesque, drag, and dance spectacular that celebrates romance with good humor, style, and a healthy dose of dazzle” at The Triple Door, 216 Union St. in Seattle. [Must be age 17+, or age 21+ for 9 p.m. shows]
World explorer show
February 2025 (undated)
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.
Valentine’s Day improv
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Comedy of Love is an improvised show based on audience suggestions that deals with lust, passion, and heartbreak at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
Aquarium party
February 2025 (undated)
Waterfront (0.5 miles SW)
After Hours: Valentine’s Day has a duo playing music, 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.
Black taste of Seattle
February 2025 (undated)
Belltown (0.5 miles NW)
A ticket to The Soul of Seattle includes tastes from “20 of Seattle's best Black culinary and beverage leaders” with DJ music at Block 41, 115 Bell St. in Seattle.
Sky-high dinner
February 2025 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles S)
Valentine’s Day Dinner includes an elevator ride to the amazing view on floor 73, a champagne welcome, and “a four-course chef’s tasting menu with amuse bouche” for age 21+ at Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center, 700 4th Ave. in Seattle.
Brazilian show
February 2025 (undated)
Belltown (0.7 miles NW)
Brazilian Carnaval dancers wear outrageous costumes, you get a dance lesson, and the band plays energetic music of Brazil for age 21+ at the Crocodile, 2505 1st Ave. in Seattle. Doors open 7 p.m.
Noir film festival
February 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
Noir City screens 18 classic films that are stylish, cynical, and melodramatic at SIFF Cinema Egyptian, 805 E Pine St. in Seattle.
Bainbridge bike ride
February 2025 (undated)
Waterfront (0.9 miles SW)
Bicycling Magazine called the 33-mile 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. Start either on the island or at Colman Ferry Dock, 801 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Click “Sign-in” or “Register.”
Valentine’s laser show
February 2025 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Laser Loves Me, Loves Me Not promises “a fun one-night-only laser show to your favorite love or break-up songs” at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
- 7:30 p.m. – love songs
- 9 p.m. – breakup songs
Vietnamese celebration
February 2025 (undated)
Seattle & Tacoma
Tết in Seattle offers live performances, hands-on activities, foods, crafts, games, fashion, martial arts, and a marketplace at Fisher Pavilion and Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Schedule. FREE
Yo-yo contest
February 2025 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch some amazing yo-yo moves with music at the Pacific Northwest Regional Yo-Yo Championship on the stage of the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. FREE
Asian American Film Festival
February 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media. You can meet filmmakers and attend question-and-answer sessions after some films, screened at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle. Opening night party is 9 p.m. Thursday at Washington Hall. Schedule.
Children’s Film Festival
February 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.1 miles E)
See the best and brightest cinema from around the world for children ages 3 to 14, and attend workshops and story time during Children’s Film Festival Seattle at Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave. in Seattle.
Bike swap
February 2025 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Vendors sell new and used mountain, road, and track bike equipment at Cascade Bicycle Club’s Seattle Bike Swap in Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Bring a helmet to test ride. For tickets online, either click “register” or “sign in” and then “sign up.” Admission costs more the first hour. Children age 15 and younger are free.
Hockey
February 2025 (undated)
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.
Lunar New Year — Chinatown
February 2025 (undated)
International District (1.2 miles S)
Join the Lunar New Year Celebration in Chinatown, which includes lion and dragon dances, martial arts demonstrations, arts & crafts, and a food walk that has 40 destinations surrounding Hing Hay Park, 423 Maynard Ave. S in Seattle. FREE
Mardi Gras cruise
February 2025 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Mardi Gras Party Cruise includes “New Orleans inspired appetizers and desserts,” beads, a masquerade mask, a drink ticket, and 2.5 hours of views on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
Valentine’s cruise
February 2025 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Dine at your private table with views of Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
- Valentine’s Lunch for all ages
- Valentine’s Dinner for age 21+
RV show
February 2025 (undated)
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
See hundreds of new recreational vehicles and accessories at the Seattle RV Show, which also has seminars, and a beer & wine area at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Children age 17 and younger are free.
Valentine’s swing dance
February 2025 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
Swing it Seattle presents a Valentine’s Party with live swing music, a beginner lesson, a bar, and a giant dance floor for age 21+ at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
Aerial show + dance party
February 2025 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Madame Mars’ Mystic Society: A Mardi Gras Spectacular features “cabaret, flying trapeze, circus arts, drag, music, and dazzling dance” at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Friday is for age 17+ and your donation buys 1 ticket. Saturday is for age 21+ and the ticket includes a dance party.
Evening run
February 2025 (undated)
Wallingford (3.5 miles N)
Meet Your Solemate Run is a 5K scenic loop beginning at Brooks Trailhead, 3400 Stone Way N in Seattle. After the run, enjoy “Valentine’s Day-themed food & refreshing drinks.” FREE
Mardi Gras parade
February 2025 (undated)
Fremont (3.5 miles N)
The “tiny” Petit Troll Parade is a flash-mob-style procession including a brass band and mini-glittery floats pulled through the Fremont Sunday Market, beginning at Evanston Plaza, N Northlake Way in Seattle. FREE
U.W. basketball
February 2025 (undated)
University District (3.9 miles NE)
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting game in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
Candlelit walk
February 2025 (undated)
Montlake (4.4 miles NE)
“Enjoy a romantic stroll guided by the soft glow of pink luminaries, create your own Valentine’s cards, learn about pollination, and warm up with some hot cocoa, cider, and tea” at Love is in the Air at Washington Park Arboretum, 2300 Arboretum Drive E in Seattle. Must be age 18+.
Short horror films
February 2025 (undated)
Columbia City (4.7 miles S)
Grave Plot Film Fest promises “an evening filled with frights, fun, and fantastic films from all around the world” at Ark Lodge Cinemas, 4816 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle.
Small art fair
February 2025 (undated)
Georgetown (4.8 miles S)
“Shop from 45 handmade art booths in a variety of mediums, surrounded by designer showrooms,” at Art by Design in the Seattle Design Center, 5701 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Admission and parking are FREE.
Lunar New Year at U.W.
February 2025 (undated)
University District (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 promises activities, food, vendors, prizes, and a 7 p.m. seated show by performers on the University of Washington campus at Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane in Seattle. FREE
Mardi Gras music
February 2025 (undated)
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
Hear live music during Mardi Gras at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. Doors open at 6 p.m. No tickets required. DONATION
Valentine’s race
February 2025 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Run around beautiful Seward Park in the My Better Half Marathon (5K, 10K, half marathon, and half marathon relay) at 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle. No dogs.
Food trucks at Alki Beach
February 2025 (undated)
Alki (7.1 miles SW)
Alki Beach Winter Food Truck & Beerfest has vendors at 9 a.m., 10 food trucks at 10 a.m., a beer garden for adults at 11 a.m., and a view at 1 p.m. of Polar Plunge participants running into cold Puget Sound at Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. Beer garden and plunge require tickets.
Evening market
February 2025 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Lunar New Year Night Market for age 21+ has indoor arts & crafts vendors plus outdoor bars and food trucks at Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle.
Wine & chocolate
February 2025 (undated)
North Delridge (7.9 miles S)
A ticket to Soul to Soul includes “pairings of Washington wine with locally made chocolate and chocolate sourced from Hawaii” plus light snacks, non-alcoholic beverages, tea, and coffee at Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle for age 21+.
Lunar New Year — Bellevue
February 2025 (undated)
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Watch cultural performances including martial arts, music, dance, and visual arts during Lunar New Year, which includes arts & crafts in the Center Court at Bellevue Square. FREE
Valentine’s concert in Burien
February 2025 (undated)
Burien (11 miles S)
Northwest Symphony Orchestra performs four classical works during the Valentine’s Concert at Highline Performing Arts Center, 401 S 152nd St. in Burien. The 2024 theme is “English Gardens.”
Roller derby
February 2025 (undated)
Lynnwood (16 miles N)
Watch the women of Jet City Roller Derby play an exciting game at Edmonds Community College in Seaview Gym, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood.
Antique dolls
February 2025 (undated)
Lynnwood (16 miles NE)
The Seattle Antique & Collectible Doll & Toy Club is holding a show and sale with 50 vendors of dolls and teddy bears in the Hilton Hotel, 20610 44th Ave. W in Lynnwood.
Beer tasting
February 2025 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Your ticket to Winter Beer Festival includes 10 tasting tokens, with “32 beers and ciders, merchandise for sale, food specials, and live music” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell for age 21+.
Gold & gem show
February 2025 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Learn about prospecting, visit prospecting vendors, and see rocks and gems at the Gold, Gem and Mineral Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Children age 13 and younger are free.
Princess party
February 2025 (undated)
Black Diamond (33 miles SE)
Kings and Princesses Sweetheart Ball includes “a rhinestone tiara crowning by Cinderella,” a dance, craft making, professional photos, and treats at Party Magic, 29006 216th Ave. SE in Black Diamond. The ticket covers 1 adult and 1 child, with extra charges for more children or the 6 p.m. pre-party.
Lunar New Year — Tacoma
February 2025 (undated)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Asia Pacific New Year Celebration features live entertainment, cultural demonstrations, martial arts, authentic cuisine, craft vendors, games, and family activities in the exhibition hall at the Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D Street in Tacoma. The host country in 2024 is Taiwan. FREE
Thunderdome concert
February 2025 (undated)
Tacoma (33 miles S)
Thunderdome features 7 artists per day performing back-to-back sets with heavy bass and a laser light show in the Tacoma Dome, 2727 E D Street in Tacoma for age 18+.
Wine walk
February 2025 (undated)
Sumner (34 miles S)
Sumner Sip & Stroll includes 8 tastes from among 30 shops along Main Street in downtown Sumner for age 21+.
Short films
February 2025 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Preview some of the Academy Award Nominated Short Films that have been nominated for this year’s Academy Awards, including animation, live action, and documentary, at Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma.
Wine & chocolate in Enumclaw
February 2025 (undated)
Enumclaw (43 miles SE)
Sample chocolate from a dozen chocolatiers, taste wine from 20 wineries, hear music, buy food, and watch demonstrations at Enumclaw Wine & Chocolate Festival for age 21+ at Enumclaw Expo Center, 45224 284th Ave. SE in Enumclaw. Your ticket includes 8 tastes and is valid for one day.
Eagle Festival
February 2025 (undated)
Arlington (47 miles N)
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.
Kids free at Northwest Trek
February 2025 (undated)
Eatonville (54 miles S)
Each paying adult can bring two children for free (age 12 or younger) during Kids & Critters Weekends at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville.
Funk music
February 2025 (undated)
Olympia (62 miles S)
Olympia Funk Festival promises “three days of electrifying funk music, non-stop dancing, and pure celebration” in the Olympia Ballroom and at Capitol Theater, 206 5th Ave. SE in Olympia.
Ellensburg beer festival
February 2025 (undated)
Ellensburg (108 miles E)
WinterHop BrewFest includes music, a souvenir glass, and five tastings from 20 microbreweries surrounding Kittitas County Chamber of Commerce, 609 N Main St. in Ellensburg. Bring age 21+ ID.
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