May 2026
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
May 1, 2026
University District (3.8 miles NE)
Party on the Cut has live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and lawn games on the Montlake Cut next to ASUW Shell House, 3655 Walla Walla Road in Seattle. You can take Link Light Rail to University of Washington station. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
May 1 - 3, 2026
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Seattle Erotic Art Festival is an uncensored collection of art, films, and live performances at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Pan Eros Film Festival is 4 p.m. at nearby SIFF Film Center. Both events are for age 21+, except Exhibition Hall is 18+ on Sunday.
May 1 - 3, 2026
Wenatchee (148 miles E)
Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Eastern Washington has entertainment, food vendors, a beer garden, carnival rides, an arts & crafts fair, a car parade (Fri. 6 p.m.), a car show (Sat.), and a grand parade (Sat. 11 a.m.) in and around Memorial Park, 2 S. Chelan Ave. in Wenatchee. Schedule.
May 2, 2026
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
Enjoy Mexican food for sale, live music (until 5 p.m.), children’s activities, and a craft fair at Cinco de Mayo Celebration sponsored by El Centro de la Raza at Plaza Roberto Maestas, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St. in Seattle.
May 2, 2026 (noon)
University District (4 miles NE)
Watch boats cruise through the Montlake Cut near the University of Washington on Opening Day. You can take Link Light Rail to the University of Washington station, and then walk to Lake Washington Ship Canal Waterside Trail or other viewing locations.
May 2, 2026
University District (4 miles NE)
Cheer for crew teams racing through the Montlake Cut during the Windermere Cup. You can take Link Light Rail to the University of Washington station, and then walk to Lake Washington Ship Canal Waterside Trail or other viewing locations.
May 2 - 10, 2026
Sequim (67 miles NW via ferry)
Billed as the state’s oldest festival, Sequim Irrigation Festival has an art walk (May 2), a family day and kids’ parade (May 3), arts and crafts (May 3 & 4), a breakfast (May 4), a car show (May 10), and a grand parade (May 10 at noon), mostly near Sequim Civic Center, 152 W Cedar St. in Sequim. Schedule.
May 2 - 17, 2026
Downtown (0.2 miles SE)
Jesus Christ Superstar is Andrew Lloyd Webber’s epic rock musical with unforgettable songs, high-energy dancing, and powerful storytelling at The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2 - Oct. 31, 2026
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
Saturdays, ride atop a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel for 10 minutes, and then visit the gift shop at Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St. N in pretty Skykomish. (Or see the schedule for Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard.)
May 3, 2026
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.
May 7 - 9, 2026
University District (4.6 miles NE)
Witness technical expertise, unique artistry, and signature use of live music when Mark Morris Dance Group of Brooklyn performs Dances to American Music: Soul of America at Meany Center for the Performing Arts, 4040 George Washington Lane NE in Seattle.
May 8 - 10, 2026
Camano Island (66 miles N)
Camano Island Studio Tour is a self-guided tour of 24 art studios and galleries, including Matzke Fine Art Gallery & Sculpture Park, 2345 Blanche Way on Camano Island. Brochure.
May 8 - 10, 2026
Ellensburg (112 miles E)
Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe has guided nature walks, bird watching, science booths with live reptiles (Sat. 9 a.m. to 1 p.m.), field trips, paddle boarding, float trips, and even windmill tours (Sun.) on the drier side of the state. See the schedule for event locations, including Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center (located in Helen McCabe State Park), 24343 Canyon Road in Ellensburg.
May 9, 2026
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a mellow monthly event with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
May 9, 2026
West Seattle (6 miles SW)
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day typically has 500 homes participating.
May 9, 2026
Bellevue (12 miles E)
Buy vegetable starts (tomatoes, cucumbers, basil, peppers, eggplant, squash) and ornamental plants (annuals, perennials, grasses, herbs, shrubs) at Spring Plant Sale, shop at the flea market, and get your plant questions answered at Bellevue Demonstration Garden, 15500 SE 16th St. in Bellevue.
May 9 - 10, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
Shop for Mother’s Day flowers during the Flower Festival, when 35 local farmers sell bouquets and musicians perform under the clock at Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St. in Seattle.
May 9 - 10, 2026
Federal Way (25 miles S)
See hundreds of bonsai on display, watch live bonsai demonstrations, talk to bonsai artists, join a tour, and shop from food trucks during BonsaiFest at Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St. in Federal Way. Suggested donation.
May 9 - 10, 2026
North Bend or Snoqualmie
Take a two-hour roundtrip Mother’s Day Train Ride, departing either from North Bend (2:30 p.m.) or Snoqualmie (3 p.m.) and operated by Northwest Railway Museum.
May 10, 2026
multiple locations
See the restaurants recommended by these websites for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
May 13 - 24, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
The Phantom of the Opera is a timeless and tragic love story about a masked man and an opera singer by Sir Andrew Lloyd Webber at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
May 15 - 17, 2026
Poulsbo (22 miles NW via ferry)
Viking Fest celebrates Scandinavian heritage in Poulsbo with a carnival, food & craft vendors, and music on car-free streets surrounding Liberty Bay Waterfront Park, 18809 Anderson Pkwy in Poulsbo. Saturday events include a road race and a parade (2 p.m.).
May 16, 2026
Edmonds (18 miles N)
Hear top student musicians performing at Edmonds Jazz Connection in three Edmonds locations, including Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds. Donation.
May 16, 2026
Tacoma (38 miles S)
Spring Fairy Festival is an indoor/outdoor street fair with 100 artists, craft vendors, dancers, magicians, musicians, and costumed fairies & elves that are indoors and outdoors at Crescent Moon Gifts, 6901 6th Ave. in Tacoma.
May 16, 2026
McChord AFB (43 miles S)
Joint Base Lewis-McChord welcomes the public to Armed Forces Day, with military vehicles, historical reenactments, music, entertainers, dog demos, food vendors, a beer garden, and carnival rides at Heritage Hill Airpark, McChord Air Force Base. Register online, and bring this ID if age 18+. From I-5, take exit 125 (Bridgeport Way). See prohibited items list.
May 16 - 17, 2026
University District (4.6 miles NE)
Kick off street-fair season at the laid-back U District Street Fair, with 250 arts & crafts booths on car-free University Way NE (from NE 41st to NE 50th). Enjoy entertainment, beer gardens, 50 food trucks & booths, and a kids’ zone. Visit the “arts park” and “makers” at Brooklyn Ave. & NE 43rd Street.
May 16 - 17, 2026
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Shop from 60 sellers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and mineral art at the Seattle Mineral Market in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Free for children age 14 and younger.
May 17, 2026
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Celebrate Norwegian Constitution Day at the 17th of May Festival in Ballard with events that include a beer hall, a luncheon, live music, an open house, and a 4 p.m. parade that has marching bands, drill teams, and Norwegians in costume.
May 17 - 19, 2026 (on sale July 1)
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. April is about urban wildlife. May is about collecting scientific data in challenging locales.
May 22 - 25, 2026
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Northwest Folklife Festival celebrates traditional arts with dance and musical performances, workshops, and panels from around the world at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. See the brochure or schedule. Visit food vendors and two beer gardens open to all ages. Suggested donation.
May 29 - 31, 2026
Capitol Hill (1.4 miles NE)
For a relaxing alternative to the giant St. Demetrios Greek Festival in September, check out Greek food, wine, and music at Bite of Greece Seattle at Church of the Assumption, 1804 13th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Bars and breweries host dozens of beer-tasting and food-pairing events during Seattle Beer Week.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend
Trailhead Direct is a bus that goes to hiking trails on weekends (also July 4 & Sept. 1). Pay $2.75 each way or $0 for age 18 and younger.
May 2026 (undated)
multiple locations
Attend a ceremony honoring veterans.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) screens “the best in independent films from around the globe.” Parties on opening night (May 15) and closing night (May 24) are for age 21+. See the interactive brochure or a list of special programs including:
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle locations
HONK! Fest West is “an immersive festival driven by the energetic performances of street bands from around the world.”
May 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles NE)
Enjoy a reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and a live auction at Northern Lights Auction to support the Nordic National Museum at Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St.
May 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Champions of Magic features amazing “levitation, disappearances, teleportation, and a heart-stopping finale” at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle for ages 5+.
May 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Tony Award winning Six tells the stories of the six wives of Henry VIII in the form of a stylish modern pop concert at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
(0.3 miles N)
Watch live as journalists from the Atlantic, CNN, NPR, etc. record podcasts about hot topics at Cascade PBS Ideas Festival, which includes “community meetups, speaker meet-and-greets, micro-sessions, food trucks, DJs, and artists” at Amazon Meeting Center, 2031 7th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Laugh about motherhood at the Mother’s Day Improv Show, which features improvised comedy at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Teen Night Out is a party “planned by teens and designed for teens” with DJ music, art-making activities, a fashion show, in-gallery Bingo games, and parachute time at Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave. for ages 13 to 19.
May 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
The People United has both a Latino art and community fair at 2 p.m. and a concert by a violinist and Ballard Civic Orchestra at 3 p.m. at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
The Seattle band Toucans plays “energetic rhythms and island-inspired tunes” on steel drums at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. See the free tickets for age 22 and younger.
May 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Hear a dozen speakers, each talking 5 minutes about an interesting subject while projecting photos at Ignite Seattle in Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. and the after party is 9:30 p.m. Held several times per year.
May 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles SE)
A ticket to Mother's Day Brunch at the Top of the Tower includes gourmet food, “a do-it-yourself bouquet station,” and 75th floor views at Columbia Tower Club, 701 5th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
First Hill (0.8 miles SE)
Award-winning vocal ensemble The Tallis Scholars sings sacred Renaissance music that was composed in the 1500s in St. James Cathedral, 804 9th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
South Lake Union (0.9 miles N)
PhotoFest offers free talks and workshops about photography, photo walks, and a chance to meet reps from the camera industry at Glazer’s Camera, 811 Republican St. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Science After Dark “combines science, art, and nightlife” for age 21+. Walk through 70 exhibits including the butterfly house, join a scavenger hunt, watch mad-science improv, dance to DJ music, and buy beer, cider, and cocktails at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Spirit of Africa Festival offers music and dance performances, a fashion show, a crafts marketplace, and food vendors in the Armory at Seattle Center. Learn more.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Enjoy Chinese food, music, arts & crafts, painting, calligraphy, and traditional clothing during A Glimpse of China at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. The art exhibition is upstairs.
May 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1 mile NW)
Possible Futures: Innovations After Hours is “an energetic night of smart fun, fresh beats, and bold ideas” with DJ music, interactive experiences, volunteer activities, and free refreshments at Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 5th Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Watch Filipino performances, see exhibits, and buy food for sale during Pagdiriwang on both floor of Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch the women of Seattle Storm play an exciting home game at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pop Cats celebrates cats and pop culture with artwork, adoptable cats, speakers, workshops, and vendors at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle. Children younger than age 4 are free. You can bring your cat.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Seattle Opera performs Tosca, a passionate story about a fiery diva and a rebel artist, with a rousing score, beautiful arias, English subtitles, and two intermissions at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Rock Stars on Ice features America’s top skaters in a show that “fuses timeless rock classics with the athleticism and artistry of world-class figure skating” at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
A ticket to the Cinco de Mayo Party Cruise by Waterways Cruises includes a drink, light bites, snacks, two hours of views, a DJ, and a no-host bar, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Sightseeing Cruise on Lake Union, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Your ticket includes a “charcuterie spread and sweets platter for snacking.” Drinks for sale.
May 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the women of Seattle Reign play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Westlake (1.3 miles N)
The Classic Workboat Show features tours of classic and modern working boats (tugboats, fishing boats, and emergency response vessels), a chance to meet their owners, and engine demonstrations at Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Central District (1.5 miles SE)
Seattle Art Book Fair celebrates independent publishing, book design, and artist books with talks, activities, art installations, and 80 exhibitors at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle. Masks required until noon. Launch party on Friday night.
May 2026 (undated)
Central District (1.5 miles SE)
Existential Crisis, the gala for Northwest Film Forum, promises “signature cocktails, delectable cuisine, and glamorous red carpet moments” with appetizers & cocktails at 5:30 p.m., then dinner and a program at 7 p.m. in Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.6 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Mariners play an exciting home game at T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave. S in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (1.8 miles NE)
Pierogi Fest features pierogi dumplings (choice of meat, potato & cheese, sauerkraut & mushroom, sweet cheese, blueberry), Polish hot dogs, Polish beer, soft drinks, pastries, clothing, and a Polish choir (1:30 p.m.) at Polish Cultural Center, 1714 18th Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
Totally ABBA Sing Along projects subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to Abba plus 1970s bands like Earth Wind & Fire, Queen, Donna Summer, David Bowie, and The Bee Gees at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Central District (2.1 miles SE)
Children’s Day Festival (Kodomo no Hi) includes martial arts demonstrations, taiko drumming, tea ceremony demonstrations, and local food vendors at Japanese Cultural & Community Center of Washington, 1414 S Weller St. in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Queen Anne (2.2 miles NW)
“Queen Anne merchants host pop-up tastings with local boutique Pacific Northwest wineries” during Queen Anne Spring Wine Walk, which begins at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1818 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. No pets or children.
May 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
“Seasoned performers defy gravity, time, and societal expectations” in Silver Linings, a show that features flying trapeze, aerial acts, and circus arts at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Drinks & snacks for sale.
May 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Your team meets mysterious actors and solves clues for 90 minutes at Carnival Umbra Circus Escape Room in dark and spooky Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for age 21+. Optional beverages and trapeze flights (6 to 10 p.m.).
May 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (3.3 miles NE)
Parké Diem is a family-friendly electronic music concert with 9 performers, DJ music, live art, craft vendors, games, and food trucks at Volunteer Park, 1247 15th Ave. E in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Seattle & Woodinville
A $42 ticket to Wine & Oysters includes six Hama Hama oysters (chilled or baked) with accompaniments, plus a wine flight of three 3-ounce pours at Patterson Cellars Tasting Room, 19501 144th Ave. NE in Woodinville.
May 2026 (undated)
Magnolia (3.3 miles NW)
A ticket to Sonoma Sip & Sea Wine Fest includes live music, samples from 24 Sonoma County wineries, “perfectly paired chef-inspired bites,” and a chance to meet the winemakers outside Palisade, 2601 W Marina Place in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
May 2026 (undated)
University District (4 miles NE)
Beat the Bridge includes an 8K run, a 3-mile walk, and a 1-mile fun run that begin on Montlake Boulevard, cross over University Bridge, and end on the field of Husky Stadium. See street closures. No pets. Register in the west concourse of Husky Stadium, 3800 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle. Montlake Bridge closes at 7:45 a.m. for almost two hours.
May 2026 (undated)
University District (4.2 miles NE)
Watch an exciting game of Huskies Baseball in the newly renovated Husky Ballpark on Walla Walla Road NE in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
University District (4.5 miles NE)
Dig up fossils, see exhibits, and talk to paleontologists about dinosaurs during DinoFest at The Burke Museum, 4300 15th Ave. NE in Seattle. Buy tickets online to reserve an entry time.
May 2026 (undated)
University District (4.6 miles NE)
Complexions Contemporary Ballet “exhilarates audiences with their boundary-defying fusion of modern dance and contemporary ballet.” The second act features music of U2 at Meany Center for the Performing Arts, 4040 George Washington Lane NE in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
University District (4.6 miles NE)
Graduate students studying dance wrote new dance works that will be performed by 60 undergraduate dancers at MFA Dance Concert in Meany Center for the Performing Arts, 4040 George Washington Lane NE in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Wallingford (4.8 miles N)
Celebrate spring by playing games, hearing live music, and dancing around the Maypole at the May Day Celebration and Potluck at Meridian Playground, 4649 Sunnyside Ave. N in Seattle. Bring a potluck dish, non-alcoholic beverages, and flowers for making head wreaths.
May 2026 (undated)
University District (4.9 miles NE)
The Annual Showcase of traditional Chinese dance includes dozens of performances by University of Washington students in colorful costumes at Kane Hall, 4069 Spokane Lane in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5 miles NW)
Seattle Cabaret Festival features artists who perform “rock, blues, opera, a cappella, political satire, folk, French chansons, and their own singer-songwriter material” at Egan's Ballard Jam House, 1707 NW Market St. in Seattle. Each show is sold separately.
May 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Shop at 100 yard sales during PhinneyWood Garage Sale Day, and then visit a flea market in the lower parking lot at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.5 miles NW)
Hear a Free Summer Concert on the lawn at beautiful Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St. in Seattle. Bring a picnic, chairs, and blankets, but no alcohol. Rain may cancel. Held on Saturday, Sunday, Fourth of July, and Labor Day (Sept. 1).
May 2026 (undated)
(6.5 miles SE)
See owl and woodpecker exhibits (beginning at noon), and hear an award-winning science writer talk about bird migration (beginning at 2 p.m.) during World Migratory Bird Day at Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle.
May 2026 (undated)
West Seattle (6.6 miles SW)
A ticket to West Seattle Wine Walk gets you a glass and 14 tastes of wine in shops at West Seattle Junction, beginning at John L. Scott, 4445 California Ave. SW in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in May and September.
May 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
A $45 ticket to Old Bellevue Wine Walk gets you a souvenir wine glass and 12 tasting tickets to redeem in shops for age 21+. Check in at 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue. Held in spring and fall. No pets.
May 2026 (undated)
Shoreline (9.2 miles N)
Walk 20 miles across the entire city on the Seattle Super Saunter, an informal event that begins at the southern Shoreline light-rail station on 5th Ave. NE in Shoreline. “There will be a meetup afterward for folks to celebrate.”
May 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Billed as Bellevue’s largest LGBTQIA event, Paws & Pride Dog Walk is a one-mile stroll for people and dogs, “followed by a celebration filled with music, entertainment, community booths, and a beer & mimosa garden” at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue.
May 2026 (undated)
Kirkland (9.4 miles NE)
Taste a wide variety of dry rosé and white wines at Rosé Revival & Cool Whites with a view of Lake Washington from indoors and outdoors at The Woodmark Hotel, 1200 Carillon Point in Kirkland for age 21+. [One ticket may still be available.]
May 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Emerald Cup is a bodybuilding, fitness, figure, bikini, and physique championship with health-industry vendors at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
May 2026 (undated)
Kirkland (11 miles NE)
Amazing Bubble Man “explores the breathtaking dynamics of bubbles, combining comedy and artistry with audience participation and enough spellbinding bubble tricks to keep everyone mesmerized” at Kirkland Performance Center, 350 Kirkland Ave. in Kirkland. Held in spring and winter.
May 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Sawubona Festival offers “live performances of dance, music, and poetry, with a children’s corner, vendors, and a Q&A panel of community members” at Bellevue College, 3000 Landerholm Circle SE in Bellevue. Go to the third floor of Building U.
May 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (12 miles S)
Watch Seattle Seawolves play an exciting Major League Rugby game at Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way in Tukwila.
May 2026 (undated)
Renton (13 miles SE)
Girls in 6th to 8th grade can meet Seahawks players and coaches, play flag football, and do science activities during Tech Touchdown at Seahawks Training Facility, 12 Seahawks Way in Renton.
May 2026 (undated)
Newcastle (14 miles SE)
A ticket to Best of 425 includes a glass of champagne, heavy appetizers, and an awards ceremony for best of the Eastside as selected by Best of 425 magazine. If weather permits, this event is both indoors and outdoors at The Golf Club at Newcastle, 15500 Six Penny Lane in Newcastle.
May 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (14 miles S)
“Enjoy locally sourced tea paired with sustainable chocolate” as an expert guides you through a Springtime Tea & Chocolate Tasting at Seattle Chocolate Factory, 1180 Andover Park W in Tukwila. Your ticket includes a tasting wheel to take home.
May 2026 (undated)
Issaquah (15 miles SE)
Spring into Adventure includes a 3k walk, yoga, art, adoptable dogs, kids’ activities, food trucks, and 40 vendors at Lake Sammamish State Park, 2000 NW Sammamish Road in Issaquah. Donation. Pay $10 to park if you don’t have a Discover Pass.
May 2026 (undated)
Lynnwood (16 miles N)
Watch the women of Jet City Roller Derby play an exciting game and visit the beer garden at Edmonds Community College in Seaview Gym, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. Doors open 4 p.m.
May 2026 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Walk or run the Wag Love Life 5K fundraiser, then make flower garlands, shop from vendors, and enjoy fun contests with your dog near the climbing wall at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Ages 18 and younger are free.
May 2026 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Register online for Flying Wheels Summer Century, which offers “beautiful rural riding, scenic views, well-stocked rest stops, and plenty of climbing” on your choice of 50, 70, or 100 miles. It includes snacks and a finish-line meal at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond.
May 2026 (undated)
Issaquah (17 miles E)
The Downtown Issaquah Wine & Art Walk includes 12 tasting tokens to redeem at shops along picturesque Front Street. VIP at Capri Cellars. General admission at Downtown Issaquah Association, 232 Front St. N in Issaquah for age 21+. Bring your own glass. Held in May and September.
May 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Puget Sound Bird Fest had $5 guided birding walks (register online), speakers, exhibits, and family-friendly activities inside and near the Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds.
May 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
Shop from 100 local artists and food trucks at Edmonds Spring Fest by Urban Craft Uprising, on the lawn at Frances Anderson Center, 700 Main St. in Edmonds. Vendors.
May 2026 (undated)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Run or Wine is a 5K/10K urban run/walk that includes wine tasting (or beer/cider), a race photo to download, and post-race snacks beginning at Dragonfly Sculpture Bridge, 14735 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Repeats several times a year.
May 2026 (undated)
Kent (18 miles S)
Amateur robot enthusiasts exhibit new technologies, share ideas, show off robotic creations, and compete during MiniRobothon at First Washington Fieldhouse, 22426 72nd Ave. S in Kent. This event is held in May & October.
May 2026 (undated)
Vashon Island (19 miles SW via ferry)
Drive aboard a ferry boat to visit 43 studios and galleries representing 140 artists during the weekend Vashon Island Visual Artists Holiday Studio Tour.
May 2026 (undated)
Woodinville (20 miles NE)
Hear talks about pollinators and how to help them, see insects, walk on a farm, make kid crafts, hear live music, and shop from food trucks during Pollinator Fest at 21 Acres, 13701 NE 171st St. in Woodinville.
May 2026 (undated)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Kent International Festival offers ethnic food (until 3 p.m.), songs, dance, art activities, and cultural booths at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent. Brochure.
May 2026 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
Sample beer, cider, and wine from local producers, shop at food trucks, and hear bands on two stages at Bothell Block Party and BrewFest for age 21+ in the parking lot at Bothell Furniture, 18811 Bothell Way NE in Bothell. Sponsored by U.W. Alumni Association but open to the public. No pets.
May 2026 (undated)
Sammamish (21 miles E)
“Come visit and interact with more than 20 service vehicles and personnel” (fire engine, aid car, state patrol car, backhoe, etc.) during Rig-A-Palooza. Also visit the bouncy houses and food trucks at Sammamish Commons Plaza, 801 228th Ave. SE in Sammamish.
May 2026 (undated)
Mill Creek (21 miles N)
Beer & Wine Walk includes a glass and 8 tickets for tastes of beer and wine in the shops at Mill Creek Town Center, 15115 Main St. in Bothell for age 21+. Held in May and September.
May 2026 (undated)
Federal Way (23 miles S)
Shop from artists, vote for your favorite, hear musical performances, visit food trucks, and check out art-making for kids at Arts Explosion in Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S in Federal Way. Saturday is the main day of this three-day event.
May 2026 (undated)
Federal Way (26 miles S)
See the blue poppy meadow in bloom, shop from artists, visit a food truck, and hear live music during Blue Poppy Day at Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, 2525 S 336th St. in Federal Way. Children age 12 and younger are free.
May 2026 (undated)
Maple Valley (28 miles SE)
Mom and Me Wonderland Tea features tea, lemonade, snacks, hat making with the Mad Hatter, rose painting, a scavenger hunt, dancing in bubbles, and photo ops with Alice at Lake Wilderness Arboretum, 22520 SE 248th St. in Maple Valley.
May 2026 (undated)
Everett (29 miles N)
Hear 28 bands with a ticket to Fisherman’s Village Music Festival at Apex Art and Culture Center, 1611 Everett Ave. in Everett for age 21+. Schedule.
May 2026 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
A ticket to Sip, Suds & Si includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets for winery and brewery samples in North Bend shops, with live music, for age 21+. Check in begins 5 p.m. at Northwest Railway Museum, 205 E McClellan St. in North Bend. Held in May and September.
May 2026 (undated)
Auburn (31 miles S)
Bring your leashed pet to Petpalooza for a fun run (9:30 a.m.), pet contests, flying dogs, vendors, adoptions, and an agility area at Game Farm Park, 3030 R St. SE in Auburn.
May 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (32 miles S)
Sip features wine, beer, cider, and music at 20 shops in downtown Puyallup for age 21+. Your ticket includes a glass and 10 tastes. Check in is located at the parking lot of Smile Solutions, 109 N Meridian in Puyallup. Held in May and September.
May 2026 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
See frogs, snakes, geckos, and other exotic creatures at Seattle Metro Reptile Expo, with educational tables and vendors at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Children age 5 and younger are free.
May 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
You’ve seen the amazing dogs of Chris Perondi on the Tonight Show. Now watch them live during Stunt Dog Experience at Pantages Theater, 901 Broadway in Tacoma.
May 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Watch dozens of teams race in long boats that hold 20 paddlers at Rainier Dragon Boat Festival, with opening ceremony at 8 a.m., first race at 9 a.m., last race at 3:30 p.m., and vendors of food and crafts at Thea’s Park, 535 Dock St. in Tacoma. See parking instructions.
May 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Children can watch and even operate heavy construction equipment on Dozer Day, which also has police cars and fire engines on display at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Buy tickets online, with last entry at 1 p.m.
May 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
See the latest recreational vehicles at Puyallup RV Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Your children age 17 and younger are free. Wear sunscreen.
May 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Scrapbookers will find classes, vendors, and crop parties at Stamp & Scrapbook Expo at the Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
May 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Shop from 250 vendors of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. Admission at 9 a.m. costs more. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in May and November.
May 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (39 miles S)
Tacoma City Marathon includes multiple races: 5K, 10K, half marathon, marathon, and marathon relay. Sunday races go over the Narrows Bridge. All races end at Dune Peninsula at Point Defiance Park, 5361 Yacht Club Road in Tacoma.
May 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (42 miles S)
Culinary Classic is a curated three-course meal featuring “a farm-to-table menu expertly paired with premium local wines,” plus the opportunity to connect with fellow food and wine enthusiasts and hear live music” at Rock Creek Gardens, 11421 164th St. E in Puyallup for age 21+.
May 2026 (undated)
Gig Harbor (43 miles SW)
A ticket to Gig Harbor Beer Festival includes 10 samples of beer or cider from Northwest craft brewers plus live music for age 21+. Located at the pavilion at Uptown Gig Harbor, 4701 Point Fosdick Drive in Gig Harbor.
May 2026 (undated)
Stanwood (54 miles N)
Watch hot glass demonstrations, meet the artists, take a tour of the campus founded by Dale Chihuly, and shop for glass art during Spring Tours at Pilchuk Glass School, 1201 316th St. NW in Stanwood. [Click all of the ticket buttons to see all available timeslots.]
May 2026 (undated)
Coupeville (58 miles NW via ferry)
Penn Cove Water Festival in quaint Coupeville has tribal canoe races, native arts and crafts, food, dance, music, traditional storytelling, and children’s activities near Coupeville Wharf, 24 Front St. NW in Coupeville. Schedule.
May 2026 (undated)
Port Townsend (58 miles NW via ferry)
Victorian Heritage Festival has walking tours, teas, opening houses, a Saturday Victorian fashion show, and a contra dance. Festival headquarters is in the Cotton Building, 607 Water St. in Port Townsend.
May 2026 (undated)
Olympia (58 miles S)
Lacey Spring Fun Fair has entertainment, a circus train, free rides, a giant slide, vendors, food, kids’ activities, fire trucks, a Saturday science fair, and a Sunday car show at Saint Martin's University, 5300 Pacific Ave. SE in Olympia. Expect lines for rides. No pets.
May 2026 (undated)
Mount Vernon (64 miles N)
Immerse yourself in native culture, including costume, dance, food, and crafts at All My Relations Powwow at Skagit Valley College, 2405 E College Way in Mount Vernon. Watch the grand entry at 7 p.m. (Fri. & Sat.) and 1 p.m. (Sat. & Sun.)
May 2026 (undated)
Shelton (83 miles SW)
Forest Festival in Shelton lasts four days, but Saturday has the most events: a run/walk, pancake breakfast (7 to 11 a.m.), parade (11 a.m.), logging show (12:30 to 4 p.m.), carnival rides (12 to 10 p.m.), live music (4 to 10 p.m.), and fireworks at Oakland Bay Jr. High (10 p.m.). Brochure.
May 2026 (undated)
Leavenworth (117 miles E)
Maifest has European folk music, Tyrolean dancers, yodelers, a grand march (Sat. at noon), and a Sunday run at Front Street Park, 820 Front St. in Leavenworth.
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