Enjoy the best events, festivals, and things to do in Seattle with this calendar of events.
Miles are from Westlake Center downtown.
Comicon (pop-culture convention)
March 1 - 4, 2018
0.5 mile east
Emerald City Comicon is a large comic book, game, and popular-culture event at the convention center.Sewing fair
March 1 - 4, 2018
36 miles south
Shop 400 booths or attend seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at the fairgrounds in Puyallup.Wine festival
March 2 - 4, 2018
16 miles south
Enjoy live music, taste wines from 25 Washington wineries, and sample local food at Poverty Bay Wine Festival in Des Moines Beach Park Auditorium.
Wine tasting
March 3, 2018
28 miles NE
Snohomish Wine Festival pours 70 wines and serves appetizers at the Snohomish Event Center.Dinosaur weekend
March 3 - 4, 2018
4 miles NE
Touch fossils and talk to paleontologists about dinosaurs on Dino Weekend at the UW Burke Museum. Buy tickets online to reserve an entry time.Dollhouse & miniature show
March 3 - 4, 2018
13 mile south
Seattle Miniature Show has workshops, exhibits, and vendors at the DoubleTree Suites, Southcenter.Mussel festival
March 3 - 4, 2018
103 miles north
Penn Cove MusselFest offers chowder tasting, boat tours, mussel-eating competitions, and children’s activities in Coupeville on Whidbey Island. Free.Whiskey tasting
March 10, 2018 (5 to 10 p.m.)
1.6 miles south
A ticket to WhiskeyRocks NW includes 10 tastings of whiskey, appetizers, desserts, and live music at Safeco Field in the Terrace Club for age 21+.Math festival
March 10, 2018 (12:30 to 4 p.m.)
4.9 miles NE
Julia Robinson Mathematics Festival encourages 4th to 12th grade students to approach mathematical activities, games, and puzzles with creativity and persistence at the University of Washington Husky Union Building (HUB).Science and engineering fair
March 10, 2018
12 miles east
View high school science projects and watch scientists award prizes at the Central Sound Regional Science & Engineering Fair at Bellevue College Gymnasium. Free to watch after 1 p.m.Kids’ art day
March 10, 2018
19 miles south
Kids create hands-on art projects for one flat fee at Kent Kids’ Arts Day in Kent Commons. Lunch, snacks, and beverages for sale or bring your own.Jewish film festival
March 10 - 18, 2018
Seattle area
Seattle Jewish Film Festival celebrates Jewish and Israeli life, culture, history, and filmmaking. Opening night begins with a no-host happy hour and ends with a dessert party. Many screenings have guest speakers.Comedy and variety acts
March 15 - April 9, 2018
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+.More Music
March 16, 2018
0.5 mile west
Seattle Theatre Group presents young musicians with diverse musical styles at More Music at The Moore Theatre in downtown Seattle.Doll and teddy bear show
March 16 - 17, 2018
36 miles south
Shop for dolls, bears, and miniatures at Crossroads Doll & Teddy Bear Show at the Puyallup Fairgrounds. Repeats in June and Oct.Book sale
March 16 - 18, 2018
1 mile NW
Browse 100,000 titles starting at $1 at the Spring Book Sale by Friends of The Seattle Public Library, in the Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center.Coin show
March 16 - 18, 2018
10 miles south
The state’s oldest and largest public coin show is at the annual convention of the Pacific Northwest Numismatic Association, Tukwila Community Center.Quilt show
March 16 - 18, 2018
33 miles NE
Admire more than 500 quilts, see demos, and shop from vendors at Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds in Monroe.Birding festival
March 16 - 18, 2018
110 miles north
Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival celebrates migratory birds that flock to the pristine coastal area near Blaine and has expert speakers, exhibits, and kids’ activities. Free except field trips.Irish ceremony
March 17, 2018
0.7 miles south
Join the mayor of Seattle and parade dignitaries at the Irish Flag-Raising, followed by the playing of the Irish and U.S. national anthems, in front of the King County Administration Building. Free.Saint Patrick’s parade
March 17, 2018
0.7 miles south
St. Patrick’s Day Parade includes Irish bands, pipers, dancers, and 2,000 marchers going north on 4th Avenue from James Street to Westlake Park. Free.St. Patrick’s run - Kirkland
March 17, 2018
11 miles NE
Wear green to the Kirkland Shamrock Run 5K and kids’ race, which begins at Kirkland Marina Park and ends with a party at Wilde Rover. Walkers are welcome.St. Patrick’s run - Tacoma
March 17, 2018
37 miles south
St. Paddy’s Day Run is a morning 5K, 10K, half marathon, and kids’ 1K along Commencement Bay.Wine party
March 23, 2018
Location uncertain
Taste wine, eat appetizers, meet winemakers, and dance at The New Vintage.Polish food & bazaar
March 24, 2018
1.7 miles east
Eat pierogi, sausage, and cabbage rolls served by waiters in Polish folk costumes downstairs, and then browse Polish crafts, crystal, and Easter Eggs upstairs at the Spring Bazaar at the Polish Cultural Center. The choir sings at 2:30 p.m.Venetian ball
March 24, 2018
5 miles south
Venice is Sinking: A Venetian Masked Carnival Ball features music, entertainers, classic costumes, dessert, and a no-host bar at Seattle Design Center.Tacoma mud run
March 24, 2018
32 miles south
Combine mud, trail running, obstacles, and adventure at the 2-mile Mud Run in Tacoma’s Swan Creek Park for ages 5+.Victorian festival in Port Townsend
March 24 - 25, 2018
56 miles NW via ferry
Victorian Heritage Festival has tours of three historic buildings, a Victorian fashion show, high tea both days, a pub crawl Friday evening, and a ball & contra dance Saturday evening in Port Townsend.French festival
March 25, 2018
1 mile NW
French Fest is a celebration of French-speaking cultures that includes live music, French food, a wine tasting, best baguette contest, and children’s activities in the Armory at Seattle Center. Free.Mercer Island race
March 25, 2018
6.4 miles east
Mercer Island Half Marathon also includes a 10K run, a 5K run/walk, and a half-mile kids’ dash, which all begin at Mercer Island Community & Event Center.Science fiction & fantasy convention
March 29 - April 1, 2018
15 miles south
Norwescon features 200 panelists, vendors, events, and 24-hour gaming at DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport.Citizen University
March 30 - 31, 2018
1 mile NW
Join 500 people of all political persuasions at Citizen University, a one-day conference where you’ll learn the skills to become a more powerful citizen, and great leaders will inspire you to take action, in the Fisher Pavilion at Seattle Center.Beer and Scotch festival
March 30 - 31, 2018
4 miles north
Taste 50 varieties of beer, Scotch whiskey, wine, and spirits at the annual Seattle Scotch & Beer Fest in Fremont Studios.Anime festival
March 30 - April 1, 2018
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.Save the bunnies
March 31, 2018
0.4 miles SW
Buy a ticket to support rescue rabbits and to pet them at the Bunny Party, which includes an 11 a.m. egg hunt in shops and kids’ activities at Ugly Baby and La Ru.Taste of Georgetown
March 31, 2018
5 miles south
A $20 ticket to Georgetown Bites gets you 5 bites and beverages at your choice of 28 locations near Airport Way South, with additional bites $5.Edible books
March 31, 2018
15 miles NE
See edible exhibits plus the books that inspired them, and then vote for your favorites during the Edible Book Festival in Lake Forest Park. Free.Easter for dogs on the Eastside
March 31, 2018
26.2 miles NE
Dogs romp and roam the fields for eggs stuffed with dog treats at Easter B’egg Hunt at Camp Charlie’s private off-leash dog park in Duvall. Large dogs start at 11 a.m. and small dogs at 12:30 p.m. Donation.Small-town Easter parade
March 31, 2018
30 miles NE
Billed as the state’s only Easter parade, Snohomish Easter Parade includes floats, bands, kids, and farm animals moving down First Street in Snohomish, followed by an Easter bonnet contest. Free.Easter egg hunts
March 31 - April 1, 2018
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
Free state parks
March 2018 (undated)
statewide
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 140 Washington State Parks for free.Jazz bands
March 2018 (undated)
0.3 mile NE
Top bands from five local high schools wow the audience in Paramount Theatre at Hot Java Cool Jazz.Taste of Pike Place Market
March 2018 (undated)
0.3 miles SW
Arcade Lights is an artisan food, craft beer, and wine festival featuring more than 70 local artisan food and drink purveyors for age 21+ to benefit the market.Wine tasting
March 2018 (undated)
0.8 miles west
Taste wine from Washington’s small AVAs (American Viticultural Area) at Washington State AVA Wine Tasting at World Trade Center Seattle.Arctic science days
March 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Learn about the Arctic and Antarctic from scientists at Polar Science Weekend, which has activities, exhibits, and demonstrations at Pacific Science Center.Carnival for kids
March 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.Cask beer festival
March 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
The Washington Cask Beer Festival is a beer-tasting festival of 85 handcrafted cask-conditioned beers from 40 Washington breweries at the Seattle Center Exhibition Hall.Fringe theater festival
March 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 gala
March 2018 (undated)
1 miles NW
Taste dozens of Washington’s best wines with gourmet appetizers at the $175 Red & White Party at Aqua on Pier 70.Poetry reading
March 2018 (undated)
1.1 miles east
A Rainy Day In Seattle is an annual poetry reading at the Annex Theatre on Capitol Hill. Free.Brunchy booze festival
March 2018 (undated)
1.2 miles south
A ticket to Bacon Eggs & Kegs includes beverage tickets (beer, cider, mimosas, Bloody Marys, Irish coffee, root beer), with $5 brunch bites for sale, DJ music, dueling pianos, and lawn games at CenturyLink Field for age 21+. Held in March and September.Bike show
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
Check out vendors of bikes, bike gear, travel accessories, and fitness equipment at the Seattle Bike Show at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Free for children age 17 and younger.Dog show
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
The Seattle Kennel Club Dog Show attracts 11,000 spectators and 2,000 dogs competing at CenturyLink Event Center.Golf and travel show
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
Seattle Golf & Travel Show has more than 200 exhibitors at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Free for children age 17 and younger.Taste Washington
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
Taste samples from 235 wineries and 65 restaurants at the weekend Grand Tasting in CenturyLink Field Event Center.Tech party
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
Mix and mingle at GeekWire Bash, which includes food, drink, ping pong, foosball, and arcade games at CenturyLink Field Event Center for age 21+.Travel & adventure fair
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
Travel, Adventure & Gear Expo is for outdoor enthusiasts and features a zip line, rock climbing wall, demo pool for kayaks, and tons of outdoor gear at CenturyLink Field Event Center. Free for children age 17 and younger.Women’s show
March 2018 (undated)
1.5 miles south
The annual Northwest Women’s Show features seminars on health and finance, fashion shows, cooking demonstrations, and hundreds of vendors at CenturyLink Field Event Center.Amazing woman
March 2018 (undated)
2.1 miles south
Freya Hoffmeister is the first person to circumnavigate South America solo. She presents a slideshow of her sea kayak travels at Outdoor Research and talks about her upcoming attempt to circle North America, which begins the very next day at Golden Gardens Park!Cookies & cocktails
March 2018 (undated)
2.8 miles south
Cookies & Cocktails Gala is an evening mixer with music, an outdoor s’mores pit, sweet and savory bites made with Girl Scout cookies, and cookie-inspired cocktails and mocktails, plus woman-made beer and wine pairings at Metropolist for age 21+.India color party
March 2018 (undated)
3.5 miles north
Wear white and get covered in powdered color at outdoor stations at Holi Hai, which includes a dance performance, dance lesson, DJ dance music, and drink specials at the Nectar Lounge in Fremont for age 21+.Black marketplace
March 2018 (undated)
3.8 miles SE
Black Arts Love Mixer & Marketplace is a “community celebration of African American culture featuring more than 25 artists and vendors, entertainment, spoken word, a live DJ, kids’ activities, a paint party, fitness demos, and more” at Franklin High School. Free.Fashion Show
March 2018 (undated)
3.8 miles south
See student collections when Art Institute of Seattle holds its annual Fashion Show at Canvas Event Space.Bourbon & bacon
March 2018 (undated)
4.4 miles south
Sip bourbon and taste bacon treats at the Bourbon & Bacon Fest at Seattle Design Center for age 21+.Arts and crafts show
March 2018 (undated)
8 miles NE
Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show, Spring has 100 artists displaying jewelry, clothing, paintings, glass art, and sculptures plus food trucks at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Repeats in Nov.Tasting event
March 2018 (undated)
8 miles NE
Your ticket to Debuts and Discoveries includes tastes of wine, liquor, cider, and beer, and it supports charity in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park for age 21+. Bring cash to shop at the food trucks.Wine tasting
March 2018 (undated)
11.6 miles east
Taste Cabernet Sauvignon from 25 producers with appetizers at Cabernet Classic at Porsche Bellevue.Central Asian festival
March 2018 (undated)
12.1 miles east
Celebrate the spring holiday of Navruz with food, dance, and musical performances of Uzbekistan and its neighbors in the ballroom at Vasa Park in Bellevue.Color festival
March 2018 (undated)
14 miles east
Celebrate Holi when powdered color flies, a DJ plays dance music, and Indian food is sold, all to support charity at Crossroads Park in Bellevue. Video.Fantasy convention
March 2018 (undated)
15 miles south
MythicWorlds celebrates myth, legend, folklore, and traditional music at DoubleTree Seattle Airport.Issaquah dog walk
March 2018 (undated)
15.4 miles east
Walk ‘n Wag includes 5K and 3K trails plus an agility course and vendor booths at Lake Sammamish State Park to raise funds for improving the park.Treasure-finding fair
March 2018 (undated)
36.7 miles south
Learn about gold panning and metal detecting at the Washington Gold & Treasure Show, which includes seminars and lots of vendors at Washington State Fair in Puyallup. Children 12 and younger are free.Scottish bagpipes & dance
March 2018 (undated)
37 miles south
Listen to Scottish pipes and drums, wear the tartan of a Scottish clan, enjoy Scotch at the open bar, or join Scottish Highland dancing at the Tartan Ball at the Puyallup Fairgrounds Pavilion.Irish Festival
March 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Irish music, singing, dancing, films, vendors, and children’s activities await you at the Irish Festival in Seattle Center Armory. Free.St. Patrick’s run - Seattle
March 2018 (undated)
1 mile NW
Wear green or a costume to the St. Patrick’s Day Dash 5K, which goes from Seattle Center to downtown and back, and then head to the giant beer garden. Leprechaun Lap is a 1K dash for kids 10 and younger.St. Patrick arrives
March 2018 (undated)
1.2 miles north
Watch the Landing of St. Patrick by boat at 6 p.m. at South Lake Union. See St. Patrick again at the Green Stripe Laying at 7 p.m. when the route for Saturday’s parade is marked on 4th Avenue. [Scroll down their page to see both events.]St. Patrick’s Day for dogs
March 2018 (undated)
3 miles south
Buy a ticket in advance and bring your dog (in costume or not) to St. Pawtrick’s Day Pawty at Seapine Brewing. Humans must be age 21+.Bothell wine tasting
March 2018 (undated)
17 miles NE
Bring a glass, ID, and ticket to Shamrock Shuffle Wine & Beer Walk for tastes from 17 Washington wineries & breweries in the shops at Country Village in Bothell.