May 2026
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
| Concerts | ||
|---|---|---|
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| May 9 | Marina Albero Trio | Queen Anne |
| May 9 | Martin Garrix | Gorge |
| May 9-10 | Spyro Gyra | Jazz Alley |
| May 10 | Boys Like Girls | Moore |
| May 12 | Florence + Machine | Climate Pledge |
| May 13 | Demi Lovato | Climate Pledge |
| May 13 | Baby Keem | WaMu |
| May 14 | Carlos Vives | WaMu |
| May 14 | Irina Rimes | Showbox |
| May 15 | Yungblud | Wamu |
| May 21 | The Paper Kites | Moore |
| May 21-24 | Blood, Sweat, Tears | Jazz Alley |
| May 28 | Rick Springfield | Auburn |
| May 29-30 | Brandi Carlile | Gorge |
| May 30-31 | Jazz orchestra | Benaroya |
| more concerts | ||
May 1, 2026 (7 to 10 p.m.)
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 1, 2026
(4.4 miles NE)
The $43 Party on the Cut has live music, food trucks, a beer garden, and lawn games in parking lot E12 near Husky Climbing Rock, Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.. You can take Link Light Rail to University of Washington station. Bring age 21+ ID. No pets.
May 1 - 2, 2026
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 1 - 2, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 1 - 3, 2026 (12 to 4 p.m.)
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 1 - 3, 2026 (10 a.m. to 9 p.m.)
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 1 - 3, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 1, 2026 - April 30, 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 2, 2026 (11 a.m. to 3:45 p.m.)
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, 2026 (1 to 7 p.m.)
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 2, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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 2, 2026 (4 to 7 p.m.)
Mill Creek (21 miles N)
A $40 ticket to 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 2 - 3, 2026
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 2 - 3, 2026
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 3, 2026 (6 to 8 p.m.)
First Hill (0.9 miles E)
Seattle Jazz Vespers features the five members of Jake Bergevin Quintet playing the trumpet, piano, guitar, bass, and drums at Seattle First Baptist, 1111 Harvard Ave. in Seattle. Parking.
May 3, 2026 (11 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 3, 2026 (7 p.m.)
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 6, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
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 6, 2026 (5:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Issaquah (16 miles E)
A $60 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 6, 2026 (7 p.m.)
Federal Way (23 miles S)
Step Afrika does energetic percussive dance using kicks, stomps, claps, and chants while integrating songs, storytelling, humor, and audience participation at Federal Way Performing Arts and Event Center, 31510 Pete von Reichbauer Way S in Federal Way.
May 7, 2026
Seattle & Tacoma
The first Thursday of the month is free.
May 8, 2026
Snoqualmie (29 miles E)
The $99 Wine Train Excursion includes a train ride with views, a wine glass, hors d’oeuvres, and eight wine tastes for age 21+. The train departs at 5 p.m. from Northwest Railway Museum, Snoqualmie Depot, 38625 SE King St. in Snoqualmie. Held several times a year.
May 8, 2026
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 9, 2026 (10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 9, 2026 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Explore STEM art exhibits, make art projects, meet artists, and enjoy live electronic music during $25 Science After Dark: STEM Art Walk with cocktail and snacks for sale at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID.
May 9, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Queen Anne (2.2 miles NW)
“Queen Anne merchants host pop-up tastings with local boutique Pacific Northwest wineries” during $40 Queen Anne Spring Wine Walk, which begins at Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1818 Queen Anne Ave. N in Seattle. No pets or children.
May 9, 2026 (8 to 9:30 p.m.)
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 9, 2026 (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 9, 2026
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 9, 2026
(began this month on May 7)
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 9, 2026
West Seattle (6 miles SW)
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day typically has 500 homes participating.
May 9, 2026 (11 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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 9, 2026 (10 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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, 2026 (10 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
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 9, 2026 (9:15 p.m.)
(began this month on May 8)
Redmond (16 miles NE)
Watch 1200 illuminated drones light up the night sky in time to music as they tell “a heartwarming story of friendship across the universe” in DroneArt Show: Space Chase at Marymoor Park, 6046 West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE in Redmond. Tickets are $32 to $95.
May 9, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 9, 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 9, 2026 (6 to 9 p.m.)
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 9, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
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 9, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 9, 2026 (9 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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 9, 2026
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 9, 2026
(began this month on May 1)
Sequim (67 miles NW via ferry)
Billed as the state’s oldest festival, Sequim Irrigation Festival has an art walk (May 1), a family day and kids’ parade (May 2), arts and crafts (May 2 & 3), a breakfast (May 3), a walking tour (May 7), a car show (May 9), and a grand parade (May 9 at noon), mostly near Sequim Civic Center, 152 W Cedar St. in Sequim. Schedule.
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 (SOLD OUT)
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 9 - 10, 2026
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 9 - 10, 2026
Bellevue (11 miles E)
Designed for children ages 3 to 10, Alice in Wonderland “is a stimulating experience in the magical world of live theatre and dance” at Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St. in Bellevue.
May 9 - 10, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
(began this month on May 2)
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 9 - 10, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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
(began this month on May 8)
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 9 - 10, 2026
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 9 - 16, 2026
(began this month on May 7)
Seattle (multiple locations)
Bars and breweries host dozens of beer-tasting and food-pairing events during Seattle Beer Week.
May 9 - 16, 2026 (8 p.m.)
(began this month on May 8)
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. Also on Vashon Island (May 14 at 7:30 p.m.).
May 9 - 17, 2026
(began this month on May 7)
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 like documentary, foreign, shorts, and weird.
May 9 - 17, 2026
(began this month on May 2)
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. Depicts violence and suicide.
May 9 - 17, 2026
(began this month on May 8)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Carmen is Bizet’s classic opera about a hot-tempered Spanish gypsy woman who seduces a corporal, performed in French with English subtitles by Seattle Opera at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
May 9 - 17, 2026
(began this month on May 8)
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 9 - 21, 2026
multiple locations
Walk between venues displaying artwork in the evening during Seattle Art Walks and more.
May 9 - 30, 2026
Seattle area
Join Seattle Architecture Foundation on a $35 walking tour. No pets. FAQ.
May 9 - June 6, 2026
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 9 - June 7, 2026 (2 p.m.)
Everett (29 miles N)
Take a rollicking trip back to the 1950s with the cast of Grease as they navigate the social waters of high school and love at Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave. in Everett.
May 9 - June 20, 2026
May 9 - Oct. 31, 2026
(began this month on May 1)
Waterfront (0.7 miles W)
Sail into postcard-like views of Elliott Bay aboard the schooner Bay Lady. Your two-hour voyage departs from Seattle's Tall Ship, 2201 Alaskan Way in Seattle. Snacks and drinks are sold onboard. Price varies by date.
May 9 - Oct. 31, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
(began this month on May 2)
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 9 - Nov. 7, 2026
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch the Seattle Sounders play a home game at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
May 9 - Dec. 26, 2026
Seattle
Take a guided walking tour with tasting stops:
May 9 - Dec. 31, 2026
(began this month on May 1)
May 10, 2026 (7:30 to 8:30 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
Laugh about motherhood at the $23 Mother’s Day Improv Show, which features improvised comedy at Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley in Seattle.
May 10, 2026
multiple locations
See the restaurants recommended by these websites for brunch, lunch, or dinner.
May 10, 2026 (4 p.m.)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
Meryl Streep is a free-spirited mother singing and dancing at her daughter's wedding in Mamma Mia, which is $12 at quirky Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. Click the red “4:00 PM” and then “Continue as guest.”
May 10, 2026 (11 a.m.)
Kenmore (14 miles NE)
Beer Run is a 5K fun run that includes a beer, door prizes, live music, food trucks, and local vendors. Repeats at different breweries all summer. This one is $47 at Postdoc Brewing, 7204 NE 175th St. in Kenmore.
May 10 - Nov. 1, 2026
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 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 14, 2026 (8 to 10:45 p.m.)
Central District (1.9 miles E)
The Totally ‘90s Sing Along projects 30 subtitled music videos on screen so you can sing along to NSYNC, TLC, Nirvana, Alanis Morissette, and the Spice Girls at Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave. in Seattle. To buy a $17 ticket, click “8:00” on their page, and then “Continue As Guest.”
May 14, 2026 (5:30 p.m., VIP 4 p.m.)
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. Check in locations include 520 Bar & Grill, 10146 Main St. in Bellevue. Held in spring and fall. No children or pets.
May 14 - 17, 2026
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 14 - 17, 2026
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.
May 15, 2026 (7 to 10:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (0.9 miles NW)
Celebrate a new photography exhibition at $45 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 15, 2026 (5 to 9 p.m.)
West Seattle (6.6 miles SW)
A $45 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 15 - 16, 2026
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 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 15 - Sept. 27, 2026
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 16, 2026 (7 to 10 p.m.)
Downtown (0.4 miles S)
A $29 ticket to The Ambrosia Sessions includes “curated mini bourbon cocktails, seasonal small bites, and immersive pop-ups from local artisans” at W Seattle, 1112 4th Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
May 16, 2026
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 16, 2026 (8:30 to 10:30 p.m.)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Dinner tickets are sold out, but you can still get a $75 ticket to 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 16, 2026 (12 to 4 p.m.)
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 16, 2026 (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 16, 2026 (8 a.m.)
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 16, 2026
Lynnwood (16 miles N)
Watch the women of Jet City Roller Derby play exciting games at 5 & 7 p.m., with food for sale and a beer garden at Edmonds Community College in Seaview Gym, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. Doors open at 4 p.m.
May 16, 2026 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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 16, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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 16, 2026 (10 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 16, 2026
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 16, 2026 (11 a.m. to 6 p.m.)
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
Gig Harbor (43 miles SW)
A $45 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 16 - 17, 2026 (10 a.m. to 4 p.m.)
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 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 16 - 17, 2026
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 16 - 17, 2026
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 16 - 17, 2026
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 at (Sat. 6 p.m. & Sun. noon).
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, 2026 (9 a.m. to 1 p.m.)
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 17, 2026 (2 to 6 p.m.)
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 17 - 19, 2026
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 17 - June 7, 2026
Tukwila (12 miles S)
Watch Seattle Seawolves play an exciting Major League Rugby game at Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way in Tukwila.
| Date | |||
| May 10 | 1:00 PM | @ | Old Glory DC |
| May 17 | 1:00 PM | Anthem Rugby Carolina | |
| May 24 | 1:00 PM | @ | Chicago Hounds |
| May 31 | 5:00 PM | New England Free Jacks | |
| June 7 | 6:00 PM | California Legion | |
May 20, 2026 (7:30 p.m.)
First Hill (0.5 miles SE)
Canzoniere Grecanico Salentino performs with music, dance, and vocals at Town Hall Seattle, 1119 8th Ave. in Seattle. See the free tickets for age 22 and younger.
May 21, 2026 (SOLD OUT)
Newcastle (14 miles SE)
A $79 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 21, 2026
Tacoma
The third Thursday of the month is free.
May 21 - 22, 2026
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 21 - 30, 2026
multiple locations
Candlelight Concerts feature a string quartet playing familiar songs for an hour in the warm glow of simulated candles.
| Date | Artist | Venue |
| May 21 | Abba & Queen | Arctic Club Hotel |
| May 22 | Classical music | Arctic Club Hotel |
| May 22 | Taylor Swift | Arctic Club Hotel |
| May 23 | Pink Floyd | Arctic Club Hotel |
| May 24 | Fleetwood Mac | Arctic Club Hotel |
| May 29 | Coldplay | Nordic Museum |
| May 29 | Hip Hop on Strings | Langston Hughes |
| May 29 | Joe Hisaishi | Langston Hughes |
| May 29 | Juan Gabriel | Nordic Museum |
| May 30 | Hans Zimmer | Nordic Museum |
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 23, 2026 (7 p.m.)
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 23, 2026
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 23, 2026 (1 to 4 p.m.)
Renton (16 miles S)
Shop from dozens of booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17 selling food, art, toys, and more during Children’s Business Fair at Springbrook Church, 10421 SE 192nd St. in Renton.
May 23 & 25, 2026
multiple locations
Attend a ceremony honoring veterans.
May 23 - 30, 2026
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
Enjoy an appetizer as you watch a professional chef prepare a meal, and then get “substantial tastes” at classes offered by Hot Stove Society in Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
| Date | Time | Price | Theme |
| May 23 | 2:30 PM | $115 | Georgia (Europe) cuisine |
| May 29 | 5:30 PM | $135 | Pork dinner + dairy dishes |
| May 30 | 2:30 PM | $115 | Pizza from scratch |
May 23 - Aug. 30, 2026
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 23 - Sept. 1, 2026
Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend
Ride the Trailhead Direct bus to hiking trails on Saturdays, Sundays, and select holidays for $2.75 each way. Children age 18 and younger are free.
May 23 - Dec. 27, 2026
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
Enjoy brunch or dinner at your own private table, with a beverage upon boarding and a two-hour guided cruise on Lake Union & Lake Washington. Departs from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
May 24, 2026
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 24 - Sept. 27, 2026
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 25, 2026
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 29, 2026 (6 p.m., VIP 5 p.m.)
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 29 - 30, 2026
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 29 - 30, 2026
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 29 - 31, 2026
Seattle locations
HONK! Fest West is “an immersive festival driven by the energetic performances of street bands from around the world.”
May 29 - 31, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Blue Man Group promises to rock your world with a combination of comedy, music, and special effects at Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
May 29 - 31, 2026
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 29 - 31, 2026
Seattle locations
Seattle Asian American Film Festival features Asian American artists who create innovative media. Friday includes an opening night reception.
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 29 - June 14, 2026
Capitol Hill (1 mile E)
Acrobatic Conundrum presents its latest show The Circus of Second Chances with aerial acrobatics, juggling, rope art, and circus acts, all to live music at 12th Avenue Arts, 1620 12th Ave. in Seattle.
May 30, 2026 (6 a.m. to 5 p.m.)
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 30, 2026 (10 a.m. to 3 p.m.)
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 30, 2026
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.
May 30, 2026 (2:30 to 9 p.m.)
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 30, 2026
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 30, 2026 (5 to 8:30 p.m.)
Carnation (27 miles E)
A $263 ticket to 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 30, 2026
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 30 - 31, 2026
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 30 - 31, 2026 (12 to 5 p.m.)
Woodinville (21 miles NE)
A 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. Repeats June 26 & 27 in Seattle.
May 30 - 31, 2026
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 30 - Sept. 7, 2026
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, and Labor Day.
May 31, 2026 (2 to 4 p.m.)
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.
May 31, 2026 (11 a.m. to 2 p.m.)
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.
| Future concerts | ||
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| June 4 | Louis Tomlinson | Climate Pledge |
| June 8 | Human League | Marymoor |
| June 13 | Alex Warren | Climate Pledge |
| June 17 | Natalia Lafourcade | Paramount |
| July 10 | Forrest Frank | Tacoma Dome |
| Aug. 1 | Ed Sheeran | Lumen Field |
| Aug. 2 | Megan Moroney | Climate Pledge |
| Aug. 30, 31 | Noah Kahan | T-Mobile Park |
| Oct. 15 | Doja Cat | Climate Pledge |
| more concerts | ||
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