May 2027
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
May 1, 2027 (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 1, 2027
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 1 - 2, 2027
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 1 - 9, 2027
Sequim (67 miles NW via ferry)
Billed as the state’s oldest festival, Sequim Irrigation Festival has an art walk, a family day and kids’ parade, arts and crafts, a breakfast, a walking tour, a car show, and a grand parade, mostly near Sequim Civic Center, 152 W Cedar St. in Sequim. Schedule.
May 1 - Oct. 30, 2027
Skykomish (66 miles NE)
On Saturdays, take a 10-minute ride on a miniature train over a bridge and through a tunnel, 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 7 - 9, 2027
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. This island does not require taking a ferry boat.
May 7 - 9, 2027
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. Event locations include Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center (located in Helen McCabe State Park), 24343 Canyon Road in Ellensburg.
May 8, 2027
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 8, 2027 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
Beacon Hill (3.3 miles SE)
Beacon Arts Street Fair is a relaxed monthly gathering with live music, an art market, food vendors, and family activities located in the plaza outside El Centro de la Raza, 2524 16th Ave. S in Seattle.
May 8, 2027
West Seattle (6 miles SW)
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day typically has 500 homes participating.
May 8, 2027
Seward Park (6.5 miles SE)
Explore interactive displays, watch short screenings, and get hands-on with activities for all ages during World Migratory Bird Day at Seward Park Audubon Center, 5902 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle.
May 8, 2027
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 8 - 9, 2027
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, 2027
multiple locations
See the restaurants recommended by these websites for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
May 14 - 16, 2027
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 15, 2027 (6 to 10 p.m.)
Columbia City (5.5 miles SE)
Monthly Columbia City Night Market has 8 food trucks, 20 makers and vendors, live music, and a beer garden on 37th Avenue S. (from S. Ferdinand to S. Edmunds). Walk 10 minutes from Columbia City rail station to 4850 37th Ave. S in Seattle.
May 15, 2027
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 15 - 16, 2027
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.
May 15 - 16, 2027
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Shop from 60 sellers of minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and mineral art at Seattle Mineral Market in Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, 6310 NE 74th St. in Seattle. Free for children age 14 and younger.
May 16 - 18, 2027
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. May is about the death of the dinosaurs.
May 17, 2027
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 22, 2027
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 28 - 31, 2027
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. Visit food vendors and two beer gardens open to all ages. Suggested donation. Schedule.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Bars and breweries host dozens of beer-tasting and food-pairing events during Seattle Beer Week.
May 2027 (undated)
multiple locations
Attend a ceremony honoring veterans.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle & Eastside
Get a special deal at 220 restaurants (from Seattle to Issaquah, and Edmonds to Rainier Beach) during Seattle Restaurant Week. To see a restaurant’s specials, scroll down the page and click its name. Held in the spring and fall.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) screens “the best in independent films from around the globe.” The parties on opening night and closing night are for age 21+.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle locations
HONK! Fest West is “an immersive festival driven by the energetic performances of street bands from around the world.”
May 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.2 miles NE)
Enjoy a reception at 5:30 p.m., dinner at 7 p.m., and a live auction followed by a dance party at Northern Lights Auction to support the Nordic National Museum at Hyatt Regency Seattle, 808 Howell St.
May 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Popular science advocate Dr. Neil deGrasse Tyson gives a talk about “Science as a Way of Knowing” at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Teen Night Out is a party “planned by teens and designed for teens” from age 13 to 19, 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 14 to 19.
May 2027 (undated)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
A Celebration of Community by Orquesta Northwest features “Latino musicians, composers, and guest artists, performing traditional, classical, and mariachi music” at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. Pre-show activities begin at 1 p.m.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Celebrate a new photography exhibition at Rebels + Icons Opening Party when MoPop “transforms into a pulsing atmosphere of soft seating clusters, turntables galore, a live graffiti artist, and vintage amplifiers” at Museum of Pop Culture, 325 5th Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
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 Sat. & Sun. at nearby SIFF Film Center. Must be age 18+ or 21+ depending on the date.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
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 2027 (undated)
Seattle locations
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media. Friday includes an opening night party.
May 2027 (undated)
Queen Anne (1.3 miles NW)
Orca Fest has live music, chalk art, face painting, educational booths, and a volunteer clean-up at KEXP, 472 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.3 miles NW)
Seven local dancers of Whim W’Him perform works created by “three acclaimed choreographers” in the show Spring ‘26 at Cornish Playhouse, 201 Mercer St. in Seattle.
May 2027 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy a Mother’s Day Cruise with a meal on Lake Union, departing from Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Get a ticket that includes dinner, or just pay for the after-dinnery party called Revelry After Hours, which includes “mouth-watering signature cocktails, tasty light bites, photo ops, special guests, and surprises” with DJ dance music at Seattle Repertory Theatre, 155 Mercer St. in Seattle.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.7 miles SE)
Seattle Black Film Festival “features film screenings, hands-on workshops, panel discussions, and in-depth chats with filmmakers” at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute, 104 17th Ave. S, Seattle.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
Meryl Streep is a free-spirited mother singing and dancing at her daughter's wedding in Mamma Mia at quirky Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. Click the red “4:00 PM” and then “Continue as guest.”
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Silver Foxes: The Eras Tour features aerial artists age 45+ performing acts that celebrate each decade of history with heartfelt storytelling, humor, and fearless physicality at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Drinks & snacks for sale.
May 2027 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
The annual Protégé Show features advanced students performing a diverse array of aerial arts, including high-flying trapeze, juggling, and unicycling at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle for all ages.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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. Schedule (scroll down the schedule page for tickets).
May 2027 (undated)
Georgetown (5.2 miles S)
The youth troupe called Celestial Circus performs Revolt of the Tails, an imaginative circus show where a colony of clever young rats living under the rule of a mysterious rat king perform acrobatics, aerial arts, and dance at Yaw Theater, 6520 5th Ave. S in Seattle. The one-hour show is family friendly.
May 2027 (undated)
Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend
Ride the Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays for $3 each way. Children age 18 and younger are free.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Sand Point (7.6 miles NE)
Renegade Craft Fair features 180 vendors of indie crafts plus a few food trucks inside Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Suggested donation $5. Repeats in Nov.
May 2027 (undated)
Bellevue (9.2 miles E)
A ticket to Old Bellevue Wine Walk gets you a souvenir wine glass and 12 tasting tickets to redeem in shops. Check in locations include 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue. Held in spring and fall. No children or pets.
May 2027 (undated)
Shoreline (9.2 miles N)
Walk all or just part of the 24-mile Seattle Super Saunter that goes the entire length of Seattle from north to south. It’s an informal event that begins at a light rail station — Shoreline South/148th Station, 5th Ave. NE in Shoreline.
May 2027 (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+.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Tukwila (12 miles S)
Watch Seattle Seawolves play California Legion in a playoff match at Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way in Tukwila.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (15 miles SE)
Walk n Wag includes a 3K walk, vendor booths, activities, entertainment, and a pet show at Lake Sammamish State Park to raise funds for improving the park. Parking is $10 unless you have a Discover Pass.
May 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (16 miles E)
A ticket to Grape Escape includes 10 bites from local restaurants or samples from local wineries, plus a silent auction at Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW in Issaquah. Bring age 21+ ID.
May 2027 (undated)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Marymoor Live presents a variety of live music in a lush outdoor setting at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Lawn ticket holders should bring a low-back chair or blanket.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Issaquah (16 miles SE)
Gilman Village Spring Fest includes 12 tasting tickets to sample beer, wine, and cider with live music in the shops at Gilman Village, 317 NW Gilman Blvd. in Issaquah for age 21+. You’re welcome to bring your own glass.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Woodinville (18 miles NE)
Summer Concerts bring top jazz, rock, blues, and contemporary artists to the amphitheater at Chateau Ste. Michelle, 14111 NE 145th St. in Woodinville. Bring a blanket or low-back chair if you buy a lawn ticket.
May 2027 (undated)
Mountlake Terrace (18 miles N)
Making Local has 50 vendors of gifts, food, clothing, art, pottery, jewelry, plants, home goods, and candles at Mountlake Terrace City Hall, 23204 58th Ave. W in Mountlake Terrace.
May 2027 (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 Studio Tour.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Kent (20 miles SE)
Kent International Festival offers ethnic food (until 4 p.m.), songs, dance, art activities, and cultural booths at ShoWare Center, 625 W James St. in Kent.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Federal Way (27 miles S)
Touch-a-Truck is a family event where kids “explore the vehicles and equipment that build, serve, and protect our community, from ambulances and service vehicles to big rigs and tractors” at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S in Federal Way.
May 2027 (undated)
Snoqualmie (27 miles E)
Your ticket to Machos, Tacos & Tequila includes 4 chicken tacos, a signature drink, and live Mexican wrestling at Snoqualmie Casino, 37500 SE North Bend Way in Snoqualmie for age 21+.
May 2027 (undated)
Carnation (27 miles E)
Farmview Dinner includes a welcome cocktail plus “three expertly crafted farm-to-table courses with curated wine pairings” at Carnation Farms, 28901 NE Carnation Farm Road in Carnation. FAQ.
May 2027 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
Big trucks roar in freestyle motocross at Hot Wheels Monster Trucks Live, which features laser lighting, spectacular effects, jumping, crashing, crushing, and stunts for all ages at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett.
May 2027 (undated)
North Bend (30 miles E)
A ticket to Sip, Suds & Si includes a glass and 10 tasting tickets for wine, beer, and spirits 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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Snohomish (33 miles NE)
Run 5K or 10K and conquer 20 obstacles on Seattle North Spartan Event Weekend at Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18601 Sky Meadows Lane in Snohomish. No pets.
May 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
A ticket to Talk of the TAM includes live jazz, cocktails, a three-course dinner, a “dessert dash,” and an auction at Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Ave. in Tacoma. Speakeasy attire is welcome. At 8:30 p.m., the open bar ends and an after-party begins.
May 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Meet printers, make paper creations, and watch steamrollers print art during Tacoma Wayzgoose at Tacoma Public Library, 1102 Tacoma Ave. S in Tacoma.
May 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Watch 31 short films produced in only three days by local teams at the The 253 Short Film Party, “a lively party with audience voting, door prizes, a photo booth, and local food and drinks for purchase” at Urban Grace, 902 Market St. in Tacoma. [Click the “7:00 PM” on their web page to buy tickets.]
May 2027 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
GeekCraft Expo is a curated market of handmade “things to complement your geeky lifestyle” at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma.
May 2027 (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 8:30 a.m., last race at 4:21 p.m., and vendors of food and crafts at Thea’s Park, 535 Dock St. in Tacoma. See parking instructions.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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 costs less after 10 a.m. Children age 12 and younger are free. Held in May and November.
May 2027 (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 2027 (undated)
Gig Harbor (43 miles SW)
A ticket to Gig Harbor Beer and Cider 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. No pets.
May 2027 (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 2027 (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 2027 (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. The highlight is the grand entry (Sat. 6 p.m. & Sun. noon).
May 2027 (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.).
May 2027 (undated)
All national parks
Enjoy Free Entrance Days in the National Parks on Memorial Day if you are a U.S. citizen or resident. Expect more visitors than usual.
May 2027 (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.
May 2027 (undated)
Chelan (180 miles E)
Lake Chelan Wine and Jazz Festival “showcases internationally acclaimed jazz artists and celebrates wonderful wineries” with 35 performances at wineries and venues around the lake for pass holders.
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