Don’t miss these top things to do in Seattle this November!
Looking for some fun and festive things to do in Seattle this November? We curated this comprehensive list of all the best events and unique things to do in the Emerald City this month. Many of these activities are budget-friendly and some are even free!
Read on for over 30 exciting ideas (in more or less chronological order):
1. Enjoy a concert on a historic steamship
The historic S.S. Virginia V Steamship occasionally hosts an intimate concert on board and the next one is coming up this month. You can purchase wine or beer while enjoying an intimate acoustic concert aboard the 1922 steamship. Tickets are available now for an upcoming concert on November 1.
đź“…When: November 1
đź“ŤWhere: S.S. Virginia V Steamship
2. Close out spooky season at House of Spirits
Not ready to say goodbye to Halloween? Enjoy one last fright night at House of Spirits: A Haunted Cocktail Masquerade. You’ll get to enjoy craft cocktails and a theatrical immersive experience in a historic mansion in Capitol Hill. Tickets are going fast here!
đź“…When: Friday, November 1 and Saturday, November 2
đź“ŤWhere: DAR Rainier Chapter House (800 E Roy St)
3. Feast throughout Seattle Restaurant Week
Does eating out for a discounted price while supporting local restaurants sound like a fun time to you? If so, we have great news: Seattle Restaurant Week, Seattle’s discount dining celebration, is running from Sunday, October 27 to Saturday, November 9. There are almost 200 restaurants participating with special meal offers. Each participating restaurant will have special, pre-selected lunch and dinner menu options for $20, $35, $50, and $65. There are also takeout and delivery options, so you can indulge at home if you’d like!
đź“…When: Sunday, October 27 to Saturday, November 9
đź“ŤWhere: Local restaurants all over Seattle
4. See if you can escape all new adventures at Hourglass Escapes
Looking for an exciting indoor adventure? Then check out Hourglass Escapes—their all-new Ghostly Galleon Holiday Live experience offers a unique, pirate-themed escape room with live hosting and festive puzzles. Alternatively, dive into the Mystery at Innsmouth Escape Room, a Lovecraftian experience packed with intricate puzzles and mind-bending storytelling. Both adventures are perfect for groups looking to challenge their wits and have fun! Visit Hourglass Escapes for tickets and details.
5. Take advantage of free museum admission
Every month, several Seattle museums offer a free admission day. For most museums this occurs on the first Thursday of the month. This month it will fall on November 7, 2024. See our guide to free admission days at Seattle museums.
đź“…When: November 7
đź“ŤWhere:Â Local Seattle museums
6. Experience a romantic Candlelight Concert
Looking for something cozy and romantic to do as the days get shorter and darker? Take yourself or a loved one on a date to a romantic candlelight string concert in Seattle. Here are Seattle’s upcoming Candlelight Concerts this November:
- Candlelight: The Best of The Beatles on Nov. 5
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Queen and More on Nov. 6
- Candlelight: The Best of Bridgerton on Strings on Nov. 7
- Candlelight: Anime Soundtracks on Nov. 12
- Candlelight: A Tribute to Taylor Swift on Nov. 12 and 19
- Candlelight: Best of Joe Hisaishi on Nov. 14 and 22
- Candlelight: Coldplay & Imagine Dragons on Nov. 14 and 22
- Candlelight: Featuring Vivaldi’s Four Seasons & More on Nov. 19
- Candlelight: The Best of Hans Zimmer on Nov. 20
- Candlelight: Best of Video Games on Nov. 23
- Candlelight: Rings and Dragons on Nov. 23
7. See Seattle Shakespeare perform a romantic comedy
Seattle Shakespeare is performing the comedy Love’s Labor’s Lost from Oct. 30 – Nov. 17 at Seattle Center! Get tickets and all the info about this production on the Seattle Shakespeare website.
đź“…When: Oct. 30 – Nov. 17
đź“ŤWhere: Seattle Center
8. Party at Freakout Fest
This epic Seattle fall music festival takes place in Ballard every November. As of this week, you can still get tickets to party for as many days as you want; it runs from November 7 through November 10Â this year. Most of the festival is for ages 21+ but two stages are free and for all ages. Read more about Freakout Festival.
đź“…When: Nov. 7-10
đź“ŤWhere: Ballard
9. See a movie at a discounted price
If you’re planning to go see a movie in Seattle this November, take advantage of the savings offered by the AMC Yellow Ticket. This gets you an exclusive discount on any AMC Theatres ticket!
10. Try new wines in the Walla Walla Valley
Calling all connoisseurs and enjoyers of wine! At Walla Walla Valley’s 2024 Fall Release Weekend, taking place from November 1-3, you’ll be able to taste, savor, and purchase newly released wines from local wineries and tasting rooms. Trying an assortment of wines among the colored leaves of the valley’s trees sounds like it will make for a fantastic fall tasting experience! For all the details visit the event website.
đź“…When: Nov. 1-3
đź“ŤWhere: Walla Walla Valley
11. Celebrate DĂa de los Muertos
On Saturday, November 2 you can celebrate DĂa de los Muertos (the Day of the Dead) in Seattle. The Phinney Center celebration is free and will have food, drink and festivities for this Mexican holiday from 12:00 to 4:00 p.m.
đź“…When: Nov. 2
đź“ŤWhere: Phinney Center (6532 Phinney Ave. N.)
12. See the zoo illuminated by animal lanterns
Experience the zoo in a new, extra-festive way at this festival! WildLanterns is an immersive lantern festival returning to the Woodland Park Zoo this November. As you stroll through the zoo, you’ll notice more “animals” than usual… in illuminated lantern forms. You’ll see shining lanterns of famous wild animals such as grizzly bears, eagles, snow leopards, tigers, giraffes, zebras, gorillas, and many more!
📅When: Nov. 15, 2024 – Jan. 19, 2025 from 4:00 – 9:00 p.m.
đź“ŤWhere: Woodland Park Zoo
13. Shop a Seattle arts and crafts show
Want to find some unique, locally-made gifts ahead of the holidays? Check out the Best of the Northwest FALL Show from November 8-10 at Hangar 30 in Seattle’s Magnuson Park. This arts and fine crafts show offers wine, appetizers, and live music while you shop.
đź“…When: Nov. 8-10 from 11:00 am to 6:00 pm
đź“ŤWhere: Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park
14. Try new brews at a winter beer tasting
On Saturday, November 9, Seattle beer lovers can head over to Phinney Center for the 37th Annual PNA Winter Beer Taste! With your ticket you’ll get to enjoy tastes from over 30 Northwest breweries and cideries, including beers made just for the event. Plus, you can enjoy delicious food and pub snacks.
đź“…When: Nov. 9 from 7 pm – 10 pm
đź“ŤWhere: Phinney Center: Blue Building (6532 Phinney Ave. N.)
15. Visit National or Washington State Parks for free
A visit to one of the national or Washington State parks near Seattle is always a great way to spend your day, but it’s even better when it’s free! You can enter both state and national parks completely free-of-charge on November 11th for Veterans Day, and Washington State parks are also free on November 25 for Native American Heritage Day (the day after Thanksgiving). This is a great way to discover or revisit parks that normally charge an entrance fee such as Olympic National Park and Mount Rainier National Park. Read more about free entry days here. And check out our guide to some of the best state parks in Washington.
16. Get a taste of Seattle’s urban wineries
Love wine? On Friday, November 1, 2024 you can head to SODO for the seventh annual POUR event. There will be over 20 Seattle wineries represented at Club Sur for an evening of wine, food, and music. If you’re interested in attending POUR 2024 tickets can be purchased in advance or at the door (but keep in mind that the event usually sells out fast).
đź“…When: Nov. 1
đź“ŤWhere: Club Sur
17. Check out a huge holiday drive-through display
Christmas is on its way, and it seems it’s never too early to put up decorations and start the festivities! If you’re already in the jolly mood, you can visit Fantasy Lights at Spanaway Park near Tacoma, the largest holiday drive-through display in the Northwest. The two-mile-long drive will feature around 300 elaborate displays and thousands of sparkling lights, and it’ll be in town starting on November 29.
đź“…When: Nov. 29, 2024 – Jan. 5, 2025 from 5:30-9:00 p.m.
đź“ŤWhere: Spanaway Park near Tacoma
18. Warm up at a Seattle whiskey tasting
Are you a whiskey connoisseur? You won’t want to miss Whiskies of the World Seattle on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at the Rainier Club. There will be top drams from around the world, food, and interesting educational opportunities.
đź“ŤWhere: The Rainier Club (820 4th Ave, Seattle, WA)
19. Attend Seattle’s Nordic Christmas celebration
Get in the holiday spirit at Julefest: a Nordic Christmas celebration at the National Nordic Museum in Ballard on November 22-24, 2024. Your ticket will grant you admission to the museum as well as the weekend’s outdoor Christmas market.
đź“…When:Â Nov. 22-24
đź“ŤWhere: National Nordic Museum in Ballard
20. Get active with a festive Thanksgiving run/walk
Looking to get active this November? You can choose between the Tacky Turkey Sweater 5k at Green Lake on November 17, 2024Â and the Turkey Trot in Magnuson Park on November 28, 2024.
21. Get in the holiday spirit at a charitable Christmas tree display
The Seattle Festival of Trees will be at the Fairmont Olympic Hotel from November 21-December 2, 2024. You can go at any time in that period to view the designer Christmas trees. You can also buy tickets to the Festival of Trees Gala on November 23, 2024. All the proceeds from these events go towards Seattle Children’s Hospital as well as the Seattle Children’s Autism Center.
22. Visit Seattle’s famous gingerbread village
You can visit the Sheraton Grand Seattle to view the famous Gingerbread Village starting in November and continuing into January. This event is free, but your donation (via a vote for a gingerbread house) will go towards the Juvenile Diabetes Research Foundation.
23. Find unique gifts at GeekCraft Expo
If you have a proud nerd in your life to shop for this holiday season, check out the GeekCraft Expo holiday market that runs from November 29-30 at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Local makers and crafters will be selling all manner of handmade geeky goods. Get all the info you need to attend GeekCraft Expo in Seattle.
đź“…When: Nov. 29-30
đź“ŤWhere: Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park
24. Go to the Nutcracker Ballet
The Pacific Northwest Ballet production of The Nutcracker runs from November 29 through December 28. Experiencing this classic ballet is a great way to get festive this holiday season.
đź“…When: Nov. 29- Dec. 28
📍Where: McCaw Hall (321 Mercer St, Seattle, WA)
25. Visit the Seattle Christmas Market
Inspired by traditional European Christmas markets, the new Seattle Christmas Market opens in 2024 on November 21Â at Seattle Center and continues through December 24. Although there is an admission fee, most of the activities within the market are free. Tickets have already gone on sale! Read more about the Seattle Christmas Market.
đź“…When: Nov. 21- Dec. 24
đź“ŤWhere: Seattle Center
26. Explore Winterfest at Seattle Center
Seattle Center Winterfest starts on November 29Â and continues through the end of December. You’ll get into the holiday spirit with the help of festive lights, entertainment, and a winter train and village. Don’t miss out on the free opening day celebration at Seattle Center on November 29th!
đź“…When: Nov. 29- Dec. 31
đź“ŤWhere: Seattle Center
27. Attend the Seattle tree lighting celebration
Every year the Seattle tree lighting happens in Westlake Center. The date has yet to be announced, but check back for more information! Thousands of people gather in downtown Seattle for this festive celebration.
28. Experience Magic in the Market at Pike Place
Get in the holiday spirit on Saturday, November 30, 2024 at Pike Place Market. The all-day Magic in the Market 2024 event will have shopping, caroling, Santa, and ultimately the famous Market lighting ceremony.
đź“…When: Nov. 30
đź“ŤWhere: Pike Place Market
29. See an epic Christmas Rock Opera
On November 23, 2024, the Trans-Siberian Orchestra is performing the rock opera “The Lost Christmas Eve Tour” at Climate Pledge Arena. They’ll have two shows that day at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm. Don’t miss out on this electric and festive show!
đź“…When: Nov. 23 at 3:00 pm and 7:30 pm
đź“ŤWhere: Climate Pledge Arena
30. Cheer on the Seattle Kraken at their home games
The Seattle Kraken have eight home games in November. Even if hockey isn’t your thing, the incredible arena food and the fun new Kraken mascot are sure to provide a good time.
31. Find a treasure at these Fremont weekend markets
On every Sunday in November you can go underneath the Fremont Bridge for the winter location of the Fremont Sunday Market. The same location hosts the Troll Vintage Market on every third Saturday of the month. You’ll find tons of vendors and cozy patio heaters under the bridge.
32. Get a special meal for Thanksgiving
Whether you’re far from family and friends on Thanksgiving or just prefer not to cook for the holiday, there are many Seattle restaurants offering special Thanksgiving meals. We’ll share a guide closer to the holiday, but for now our suggestions include making a reservation for a vegetarian Thanksgiving meal at Cafe Flora, ordering a take-home vegan feast from Plum Bistro, or snagging a dinner reservation at Toulouse Petit.
33. Cheer on the Seahawks at a home game
The Seahawks are playing home games on November 3Â and November 24Â at Lumen Field. If you can score tickets to the game, have a blast; for the rest of us, we’ll have just as much fun cheering on the Seahawks at these Seattle sports bars.
- Nov. 3: Seattle Seahawks vs. Los Angeles Rams
- Nov. 24: Seattle Seahawks vs. Arizona Cardinals