March 2026
Enjoy the best events, festivals, and fun things to do around Puget Sound—including Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, and Bellevue.
March 1, 2026
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
The Hot Chocolate Run is a scenic 5K/10K/15K through Seattle and Fremont, followed by hot chocolate and treats at Seattle Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. No baby carriers, strollers, pets, or children younger than age 8.
March 1, 2026
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Browse hundreds of booths and sign up for classes and seminars at the Sewing and Stitchery Expo at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup.
March 1 - 8, 2026
Tacoma
Bars and breweries host 50 beer-tasting and food-pairing events during Tacoma Beer Week.
March 3 - 8, 2026
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Based on the novel and popular film, The Notebook tells the story of a couple who share a lifetime of love despite the forces that threaten to pull them apart at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
March 5 - 8, 2026
Downtown (0.2 miles E)
Emerald City Comic Con is a giant “comics, anime, gaming, entertainment, and pop culture event” that encourages attendees to wear costumes. Located at Washington State Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.
March 6 - 8, 2026
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Get ideas for your dream home from speakers, vendors, and remodeling experts at Tacoma Remodeling Expo at Tacoma Convention Center, 1500 Commerce St. in Tacoma. Children younger than age 18 are free. Coupon.
March 6 - 8, 2026
Coupeville (58 miles NW via ferry)
Penn Cove MusselFest offers food vendors, cooking demonstrations, mussel farm tours by boat, a beer & wine garden, mussel-eating competitions, and kids’ activities at Coupeville Wharf, 24 Front St. NW in Coupeville on Whidbey Island.
March 6 - 8, 2026
Winthrop (240 miles NE)
If the weather cooperates, watch a dozen hot-air balloons inflate and launch each morning (7 to 9 a.m.) at Winthrop Balloon Roundup. Park at Methow Valley Thriftway, 920 State Rte 20 in Winthrop. The Saturday night glow (5:50 p.m.) is on Riverside Ave. No pets or smoking.
March 7, 2026
Bellevue (10 miles E)
Sample dozens of bourbons with heavy appetizers, and admire the view from the 21st floor, at Bellevue Bourbon Bash at Daniel’s Broiler, 10500 NE 8th St. in Bellevue. Bring age 21+ ID.
March 7, 2026
Snohomish (28 miles NE)
Snohomish Wine Festival features 20 wineries, with beer, cider, spirits, kombucha, and optional food at Thomas Family Farm, 9010 Marsh Road in Snohomish for age 21+. Your ticket includes a glass, 8 tastes, and a food voucher. No children or pets. Pay at the door.
March 8, 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.
March 14, 2026
Downtown (0 miles)
St. Patrick’s Day Parade includes Irish bands, bagpipers, dancers, marchers, floats, and antique cars going north on 4th Avenue (from Jefferson Street to Westlake Park).
March 14, 2026
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Irish music, dancing, films, exhibits, vendors, and children’s activities await you at the Irish Festival in Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
March 14, 2026
Montlake (3.7 miles NE)
Balkan Night Northwest features multiple bands, dancing, performances, and food and drink for sale at St. Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church, 2100 Boyer Ave. E in Seattle. Children younger than age 15 are free. [The Balkan countries are located between Italy and Turkey.]
March 14, 2026
Kent (20 miles SE)
Kids create hands-on art projects for one flat fee at Kent Kids’ Arts Day in Kent Commons, 525 4th Ave. N in Kent. Visit the food truck onsite or bring your own lunch.
March 19 - 22, 2026
Ocean Shores (132 miles SW)
Razor Clam & Seafood Festival has clam chowder, a raw oyster bar, Dungeness crab dinners, adult beverages, live music (Sat.), Crab Benedict (Sun. reserve online), and vendors selling clams, scallops, fish & chips, salmon, burgers, and funnel cakes at Ocean Shores Visitor Information Center, 120 W Chance a La Mer NW in Ocean Shores.
March 28, 2026
Georgetown (5.1 miles S)
Buy tickets for Georgetown Bites in the parking lot of Star Brass Works Lounge (5813 Airport Way South), and then exchange the tickets for bites and beverages at 25 participating businesses.
March 2026 (undated)
multiple locations
Enjoy an “epic dinner experience” with wine pairings during the Dinner Series, part of Taste Washington.
March 2026 (undated)
Mercer Island & Seattle
Seattle Jewish Film Festival celebrates Jewish and Israeli culture, filmmaking, and history. Special events include guest speakers on several dates. Held in Seattle theaters and at Stroum Jewish Community Center on Mercer Island. Brochure.
March 2026 (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, click its name in the directory. Held in the spring and fall.
March 2026 (undated)
West Seattle
Seattle Tiki celebrates the islands of Hawaii and the South Pacific with brunch, happy hours, meet ups, and live music on Friday and Saturday. Minors are allowed at some venues until 10 p.m.
March 2026 (undated)
(0.1 miles W)
Smash Putt is nine holes of weird and wacky miniature golf with interactive art, golf-ball cannons, and a bar at Base Camp Studios 2, 1901 3rd Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
March 2026 (undated)
Belltown (0.1 miles NW)
Watch a chef make classic Irish dishes while you eat an appetizer, followed by “substantial tastes” with St. Patrick’s Day cocktails at St. Patrick’s Day Dinner, a Hot Stove Society event at Hotel Andra, 2000 4th Ave. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Belltown (0.2 miles W)
More Music features “exceptional young musicians mixing up diverse music styles” at The Moore Theatre, 1932 2nd Ave. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Dancing with the Stars Live features the TV show’s fan favorites and professional dancers performing dances that range from ballroom and jazz to modern and hip-hop at The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles NE)
Top jazz bands from five local high schools wow the audience at Hot Java Cool Jazz in The Paramount Theatre, 911 Pine St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
(0.3 miles SW)
St. Patrick's Irish Festival features live music beginning at noon at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub, 1916 Post Alley in Seattle. for age 21+.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.3 miles SW)
National Geographic Live presents scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers live on stage with amazing photos and video at Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown Seattle
Wear a costume and beads to Mardi Gras Pub Crawl, which has live entertainment, a costume contest, drink specials, and no cover charge at 10 bars, beginning at Blarney Stone, 1416 1st Ave. in Seattle. Bring age 21+ ID. State law does not allow you to take drinks outside bars.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SW)
A ticket to SAM Remix includes “innovative performances, art-making activities, live music, and gallery admission” with snacks for sale and a no-host bar at Seattle Art Museum, 1300 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.4 miles SE)
Meeting at the Balance: Spring Equinox Art Party promises interactive art installations, workshops, performances, and refreshments at Seneca Plaza, 600 Seneca St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.5 miles SE)
Emerald City Hoedown is an LGBTQ friendly weekend of dancing, with 24 workshops and lots of social events at Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St. in Seattle. Schedule.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.5 miles S)
Celebrate Persian New Year with a free program of music, choirs, dances, art exhibits, and kids’ activities during Nowruz at Seattle City Hall, 600 4th Ave. in Seattle. A musical performance at 7:30 p.m. is not free.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.5 miles N)
Cornish College of the Arts showcases the work of its Bachelor of Fine Arts students at the Art BFA Exhibition at 9th Ave Gallery, 2014 9th Ave. in Seattle. Closed weekends.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.5 miles SE)
Wear formal attire to the Viennese Ball, which includes a catered dinner, an opera singer, and a band playing dance music in the ballroom at Renaissance Seattle Hotel, 515 Madison St. in Seattle. Tickets without dinner are $75.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.5 miles S)
Dress up and taste wine, drink signature cocktails, meet winemakers, eat gourmet appetizers, play retro video games, dance to DJ music, and hear musicians at The New Vintage in the ballroom at Lotte Hotel, 811 5th Ave. in Seattle. Must be age 21+. This event is part of Taste Washington.
March 2026 (undated)
Downtown (0.6 miles SE)
See special guests, eat a three-course lunch, and enjoy Irish entertainment at the Mayor’s Irish Week Proclamation Luncheon at The Rainier Club, 820 4th Ave. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Belltown (0.7 miles NW)
With 24 bands on four stages, Freakout Weekender “offers gritty guitars, hypnotic light shows, and tasty libations” for age 21+ to enjoy in multiple rooms at The Crocodile, 2505 1st Ave. in Seattle. The larger Freakout Festival happens in November.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (0.8 miles NW)
Wear clothes you don’t mind staining to Seattle Color Festival, which has food trucks, DJ music, colored powder for sale, and dancing to celebrate Indian Holi at Seattle Center near the Mural Amphitheater, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (0.8 miles NW)
Wear green or a costume to the St. Patrick’s Day Dash 5K at Seattle Center. Afterward, head to the giant beer garden at Fisher Pavilion for age 21+. The Leprechaun Lap is a 1K dash for kids age 10 and younger.
March 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.8 miles NE)
Billed as the world’s largest comedy/variety festival, Moisture Festival presents 30 shows, mostly at Broadway Performance Hall, 1625 Broadway in Seattle. Friday shows are for age 18+.
March 2026 (undated)
Capitol Hill (0.9 miles NE)
Seattle International Dance Festival (SIDF) Winter Mini-Fest features works by Khambatta Dance Company of Seattle, as well as The Newport Contemporary Ballet of Rhode Island onstage at Erickson Theatre, 1524 Harvard Ave. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (multiple locations)
Wear a costume or at least wear green to LepreCon St. Patrick’s Day Pub Crawl. Your ticket includes a costume contest, drink specials, and no cover charge at eight bars near Pioneer Square for age 21+. State law does not allow you to take drinks outside bars.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
“Find tons of collectible records, CDs, and other music-related collectibles for sale” on 50 tables during Northwest Record Show at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle. Tickets are cheaper after 10 a.m. Held in spring and fall.
March 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1 mile S)
Creative dress is welcome at A Black Tie Affair, which has performances, live music, snacks, a no-host bar, and an art preview to benefit the Erotic Art Festival (held in May) at Gallery Erato, 309 1st Ave. in Seattle for age 21+.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
French Fest is a celebration of French-speaking culture, with art, live music, dancing, films, wine tasting, a baguette tasting contest, vendors, and sustainability workshops, both upstairs and on the main floor of the Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1 mile NW)
Emerald City Irish Film Festival screens seven Irish films plus a program of short films in the Imax theater at Pacific Science Center, 200 2nd Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1 mile NW)
Teenagers can “connect with more than a dozen organizations that create opportunities for youth to make a difference locally and globally” at Teen Action Fair, which includes performing artists, activities, and games at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 5th Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Lower Queen Anne (1 mile NW)
International Women’s Day: Inspiring Change features “a powerful keynote address, networking, and creative exploration” beginning with a reception at Bill & Melinda Gates Foundation Discovery Center, 440 5th Ave. N in Seattle. This program is in French with English interpretation.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Pacific Northwest Ballet performs four works that “push the boundaries of dance,” including Emergence at McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
March Madness includes NCAA Division Men’s Basketball First & Second Rounds at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game on the ice at Climate Pledge Arena, 334 1st Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.2 miles NW)
The highlight of Seattle Cocktail Week is the Carnival of Cocktails, where adults can watch cocktail demonstrations, shop at food trucks, and use 12 tokens to taste spirits or mini cocktails at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Eastlake (1.3 miles N)
The all-ages St. Patrick’s Day Lunch Cruise includes a three-course lunch and two hours of views on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Pioneer Square (1.3 miles S)
Watch off-road motorcycles race on dirt tracks with steep jumps and obstacles at AMA Supercross at Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle.
March 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.
March 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.
March 2026 (undated)
Seattle Center (1.4 miles NW)
Watch 23 “woman-centric” short films from around the world, followed by a reception (7 to 9 p.m.) during Post Alley Film Festival at SIFF Film Center, 305 Harrison St. in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Central District (1.5 miles SE)
Watch 12 artists compete to win your vote as they transform blank canvases into beautiful pieces of original artwork during Art Battle at Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave. in Seattle. The art is sold afterward in a silent auction. Bring age 21+ ID. Doors open 6 p.m.
March 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
See hundreds of new recreational vehicles and accessories at Seattle RV Show, which also has seminars, and a beer & wine area at Lumen Field Event Center, 800 Occidental Ave. S in Seattle. Children age 17 and younger are free.
March 2026 (undated)
SoDo (1.5 miles S)
Taste Washington events are for age 21+.
March 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.
March 2026 (undated)
SoDo (2.8 miles S)
Up with a Twist is a fundraiser for the School of Acrobatics and New Circus Arts (SANCA), which includes a dinner, a dessert buffet, two drink tickets, and a “flying trapeze, aerial, and circus show” at Emerald City Trapeze Arts, 2702 6th Ave. S in Seattle. Doors open and drinks begin at 5:30 p.m. The dinner and show begin at 7 p.m.
March 2026 (undated)
SoDo (3.1 miles S)
A ticket to No Frills gets you unlimited “after-work snacks of Seattle’s best chefs paired with their favorite wines” at a walk-around event at WithinSodo, 2916 Utah Ave. S in Seattle. Must be age 21+. This event is part of Taste Washington.
March 2026 (undated)
Interbay (3.1 miles NW)
A ticket to Pacific Standard includes “all of the food and beverage you like at this walk around event” with seafood and wine at The Admiral's House, 2500 W Marina Place in Seattle. Must be age 21+. This event is part of Taste Washington.
March 2026 (undated)
Fremont (3.5 miles N)
Petit Troll Parade features a brass band and people pulling miniature floats through the Fremont Sunday Market. Make your own glittery float in a free workshop. The family-friendly event begins in Evanston Plaza, at the corner of Evanston Ave. N. & N Northlake Way in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
University District (3.9 miles NE)
Watch the Washington Huskies play an exciting game in Alaska Airlines Arena at Hec Edmundson Pavilion, 3870 Montlake Blvd. NE in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (4.1 miles N)
“Indulge in a tasting flight of sustainable Northwest oysters and local wines while learning about animal dating and mating” during Love Shucks at Woodland Park Zoo, 5500 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle for age 21+.
March 2026 (undated)
Interbay (4.3 miles NW)
Mardi Gras Party Cruise includes “New Orleans inspired appetizers,” beads, a masquerade mask, a drink ticket, DJ dance music, and views on Lake Union and Lake Washington, departing from Fishermen's Terminal, 3919 18th Ave. W in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
Hear jazz quartets and listen to stories about jazz by creative musicians during Cadence Magazine Fest at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. This is not a ticketed event so arrive a bit early.
March 2026 (undated)
Columbia City (4.9 miles SE)
Hear live music during Mardi Gras at The Royal Room, 5000 Rainier Ave. S in Seattle. Doors open at 6:30 p.m. If you want a seat, arrive early or make dinner reservations. Donate at the door; no ticket required.
March 2026 (undated)
Ballard (4.9 miles NW)
Celebrate St. Patrick’s Day with live music until midnight at Conor Byrne Pub, 5140 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle for age 21+. Irish dancers at 2:30 & 8:10 p.m.
March 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.1 miles NW)
Get 10 tastes in 15 Ballard shops that host pop-up tasting rooms featuring Washington wines during Ballard Wine Walk for age 21+. Check in at Umpqua Bank, 5512 22nd Ave. NW in Seattle. Bring a glass or pay extra. Held in March and October.
March 2026 (undated)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
Celebrate the traditional Hindu festival at Holi Celebration with entertainment, food vendors, and colored powder flying through the air at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated) (7:30 to 10 p.m.)
Phinney Ridge (5.1 miles N)
A ticket to PNA Wine Taste includes 10 tastes of wine, appetizers, live music, and a wine store for age 21+ at Phinney Center, 6532 Phinney Ave. N in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Ballard (5.3 miles NW)
Valhalla Dinner Series is a five-course dinner with suggested beverage pairings at Skål Beer Hall, 5429 Ballard Ave. NW in Seattle for all ages.
March 2026 (undated)
Seward Park (6 miles SE)
Seattle Cherry Blossom is a run or walk under the cherry trees at Seward Park, 5900 Lake Washington Blvd. S in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Rainier Valley (6 miles S)
Plate of Nations offers special deals on international meals. Click any of the 70 restaurants on this list to see prices.
March 2026 (undated)
Alki (7.1 miles SW)
Alki Winter Beer & Food Truck Festival has vendors at 9 a.m., 10 food trucks at 10 a.m., a heated beer hall at 11 a.m., and a view at 1 p.m. of Polar Plunge participants running into cold Puget Sound at Alki Beach Park Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave. SW in Seattle. A ticket to the Beer hall for adults includes 4 tastes.
March 2026 (undated)
Crown Hill (7.1 miles N)
Spring Dance is a family-friendly performance by ARC Dance that takes you “on a beautiful progression through dance history, from some of the early court dances to classical ballet in its current form” at ARC School of Ballet, 9250 14th Ave. NW in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Fauntleroy (8.3 miles SW)
Magical Strings performs “ancient airs and their own unique compositions — on hand-crafted Celtic harps and hammered dulcimers along with pennywhistles, button accordion, and concertina” with a fiddler and Irish dancers at Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave. SW in Seattle.
March 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (9.4 miles E)
Celebrate Holi when colored powder flies, a DJ plays dance music, and Indian food is sold, all to support charity at Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE 4th St. in Bellevue. Children age 12 and younger are free.
March 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (12 miles S)
Watch Seattle Seawolves play an exciting Major League Rugby game at Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way in Tukwila.
March 2026 (undated)
Renton (13 miles SE)
Watch dance performances (ballet, flamenco, and more) by participating schools during Evergreen International Dance Festival at Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center, 400 S 2nd St. in Renton.
March 2026 (undated)
Tukwila (14 miles SE)
Seattle Miniature Show has workshops, exhibits, and 40 vendors at DoubleTree Suites Southcenter, 16500 Southcenter Pkwy in Tukwila. Free admission for children younger than age 12. Children ages 6 to 16 can register onsite for a free class at 2 p.m.
March 2026 (undated)
Bellevue (14 miles E)
Welcome spring at the colorful Hindu festival of Holi, with DJ dance music, Indian food for sale, and colored powder you can buy and throw at Crossroads Park, 16140 NE 8th St. in Bellevue. Children younger than age 12 are free. Also see a similar event on March 22.
March 2026 (undated)
All state parks
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 144 Washington State Parks.
March 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.
March 2026 (undated)
Lynnwood (16 miles N)
Watch two games of Rat City Roller Derby with snacks for sale at Edmonds College in Seaview Hall, 200th St. SW in Lynnwood. No alcohol.
March 2026 (undated)
Issaquah (16 miles E)
A ticket to Boots, Barrels and Brews gets you 3 beer or wine tickets, appetizers, a live country band, and a line-dancing lesson in Pickering Barn, 1730 10th Ave. NW in Issaquah. Bring age 21+ ID.
March 2026 (undated)
Lynnwood (17 miles NE)
Admire and shop for a variety of house plants (begonia, orchid, cactus, succulent, carnivorous, and African violet) and attend classes at the Spring Indoor Plant Festival at Lynnwood Event Center, 3711 196th St. SW in Lynnwood. Children younger than age 15 are free.
March 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (17 miles N)
A ticket to Edmonds International Women’s Day includes lunch, a speaker, two breakout sessions, and a happy hour at Edmonds Waterfront Center, 220 Railroad Ave. in Edmonds for age 13+.
March 2026 (undated)
Edmonds (18 miles N)
A Celtic Celebration features “Celtic fiddle tunes, Irish songs and ballads, and Irish step dancing” with Celtic folk group The Gothard Sisters at Edmonds Center for the Arts, 410 4th Ave. N in Edmonds.
March 2026 (undated)
Issaquah (19 miles E)
Nowruz Persian New Year Celebration & Bazaar features art by local Persian artists, vendors, live performances, and complimentary treats at Blakely Hall, 2550 NE Park Drive in Issaquah.
March 2026 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles )
Your ticket to Craft & Concrete Garage Crawl includes a glass and 8 tasting tickets, with a selection of local craft beers, spirits, ciders, mocktails, and non-alcoholic beers in the new parking garage at Alexan Main Street Apartments, 9911 Main St. in Bothell. No pets or children.
March 2026 (undated)
Bothell (20 miles NE)
St. Patrick’s Day Celebration promises food & drink specials, live music, a roaming bagpiper, and “plenty of hijinks” at McMenamins Anderson School, 18067 Bothell Way NE in Bothell. Free parking.
March 2026 (undated)
Kent (21 miles S)
A ticket to Cider & Ale Trail includes 10 tokens for adults to taste beer and cider plus food samples inside shops with live music in Old Town Kent, beginning at Kent Downtown Partnership, 202 W Gowe St. in Kent. Bring age 21+ ID. Held in March and October.
March 2026 (undated)
Everett (28 miles N)
Shop from 250 vendors of vintage and modern toys, comics, and collectibles at the Washington State Toy Show at Angel of the Winds Arena, 2000 Hewitt Ave. in Everett. The first hour costs more. Children age 12 and younger are free.
March 2026 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
Admire 400 quilts, see demonstrations, and shop from vendors at Quilters Anonymous Annual Quilt Show at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Children age 12 and younger are free.
March 2026 (undated)
Monroe (33 miles NE)
See unusual creations by 100 artists and crafters at Oddmall Emporium of the Weird, and visit the food trucks at Evergreen State Fairgrounds, 14405 179th Ave. SE in Monroe. Free admission and parking. Held in March and November.
March 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (34 miles S)
Wear green on the St. Paddy’s Day Run, a scenic 5K run/walk, plus 10K and half-marathon running events, which begin outside The Forum, 815 Pacific Ave. A in Tacoma.
March 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
Vivid is a fundraiser for the arts that includes a cocktail hour with gourmet appetizers and games, dinner, an auction, music, dancing, and a vivid array of colorful fashion at Tacoma Armory, 1001 S Yakima Ave. in Tacoma.
March 2026 (undated)
Tacoma (35 miles S)
The Film Awards Party at 3 p.m. features food trucks, costume contests, a competition to guess the winners, and at 4 p.m. a live broadcast of the Academy Awards onscreen at Grand Cinema, 606 Fawcett Ave. in Tacoma.
March 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (37 miles S)
Listen to Scottish pipes and drums, wear the tartan of a Scottish clan, and join Scottish Highland dancing at the Tartan Ball at Washington State Fair Events Center, 110 9th Ave. SW in Puyallup. In previous years, music began at 6:45 p.m. “Feel free to bring your own food for yourself or to share with your table.”
March 2026 (undated)
Puyallup (41 miles S)
Kids can dress as princes and princesses and enjoy activities, crafts, games, snacks, refreshments, and a gift bag during Princess Party at Meridian Habitat Park & Community Center, 14422 Meridian E in Puyallup. Prepay on the website.
March 2026 (undated)
Eatonville (54 miles S)
Each paying adult can bring two children for free (age 12 or younger) during Kids & Critters Weekends at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park, 11610 Trek Drive E in Eatonville. Valid on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday.
March 2026 (undated)
Blaine (110 miles N)
Wings Over Water Northwest Birding Festival celebrates migratory birds that flock to the pristine coastal area near Blaine and has expert speakers, exhibits, and kids’ activities. Some field trips are not free. Shop from vendors in the Pavilion at the Blaine Community Center, 635 8th St. in Blaine.
March 2026 (undated)
Chelan (180 miles E)
A ticket to Taste Tour includes “a curated taste of food & wine at four locations,” with a choice of four different itineraries centered around the city of Chelan, WA. Transportation is not included.
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