Looking for fun things to do in Seattle this April?
We rounded up the best activities and events happening in the Emerald City this month. From flower festivals to exciting sports games, this April is full of outdoorsy things to do in Seattle to celebrate the arrival of spring. We also have indoor night markets, immersive experiences, concerts, and film festivals for those inevitable rainy days.
Best of all, many of these events are cheap or even free! Some are kid-friendly while others are for ages 21 and up only. We also have a separate guide full of things to do with kids in Seattle!
Here are the top things to do in Seattle this April:
1. Attend Seattle’s world-famous tulip festival
From April 1 through the 30th, Seattleites make the spring pilgrimage to nearby Skagit Valley to see vibrant fields of tulips. Read all about this year’s Skagit Valley Tulip Festival before you go.
2. Visit Seattle’s museums for free
Every month, most of Seattle’s museums have a free admissions day for all. Read all about the free museum admission days planned for this April.
3. Go to Harry Potter™: Magic at Play
Don’t miss out on the immersive Harry Potter™: Magic at Play while it’s still in the Seattle area! All ages can enjoy exploring and interacting with the various settings seen in the magical films. Tickets are available here.
4. Experience cherry blossom season in Seattle
Cherry blossom season in Seattle is a magical time. Don’t miss the U District Cherry Blossom Festival starting on March 16 and running through April 1. Later in the month, you can head to Seattle Center for the free Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival taking place April 12-14.
Also, here are all the best places to see cherry blossoms in Seattle this month!
5. Attend a Candlelight Concert
We can’t think of a more romantic date night than being serenaded by talented musicians while being bathed in candlelight. Check out the Candlelight Concerts taking place in Seattle this April.
Want to treat someone to a Candlelight Concert but not sure which one they’d like? You can now purchase a Candlelight Gift Card!
6. Eat and shop at the Taco Libre Truck Showdown
Head to Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park on April 6 for taco trucks, a margarita bar, a night market, and captivating wrestling performances by Lucha Libre Volcánica. This is the fifth annual Taco Libre Truck Showdown, which is a 21+ event. Tickets start at $15.
7. Be wowed at by performers at Moisture Festival
Looking to catch a live show in Seattle? Check out Moisture Festival which describes itself as a “high energy comedy/varieté show” accompanied by a live band. It takes place from March 21 through April 14 at Broadway Performance Hall.
8. Watch Seattle Kraken play a home game
This month, you can catch an exciting hockey game at Climate Pledge Arena in Seattle. Here are the Seattle Kraken’s upcoming home games in April:
- April 9 vs. Arizona Coyotes
- April 11 vs. San Jose Sharks
9. Or catch a Seattle Mariners home game
It’s baseball season! Head to Seattle’s T-Mobile Park to cheer on the Mariners and eat a Seattle dog during one of many home games this April. Get tickets and see the schedule on the Mariners website.
10. Treat yourself to free ice cream
On April 16, you can get as many free scoops of ice cream as you’re willing to get in line for at a Ben & Jerry’s Scoop Shop. Read all about the upcoming Free Cone Day!
11. Go to a space-themed dance party at Museum of Flight
Seattle’s Museum of Flight is hosting a space-themed dance party called Yuri’s Night on April 13. The museum gallery will be “transformed into an intergalactic nightclub” for ages 21 and up to honor Yuri Gagarin, the first person to orbit the Earth.
12. Cheer on the Sounders at a home game
Seattle loves a good soccer match. Join hardcore fans to cheer on the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field this April at the following home games:
- April 6 vs. Montreal
- April 20 vs. Vancouver
13. Have fun at the Washington Spring Fair
Seattleites can make the drive over to Puyallup on the weekends of April 11-14 and April 18-21 to partake in fun, rides, and food at the annual Spring Fair. Read all about the Washington Spring Fair before you go.
14. Browse an arts and craft show
If you love art, handmade crafts, and shopping, don’t miss the annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show this April 13-14. You can enjoy shopping, eating, and free parking at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Adult admission is $3-$5; children under 13 are free.
15. Experience Taylor Swift’s new album at PacSci
On April 19, Seattle’s Pacific Science Center will host a special laser light show for Taylor Swift’s new album The Tortured Poets Department. Get tickets on the PacSci website.
16. Celebrate Earth Day with free park admission
On April 22, state and national parks will be granting free admission in honor of Earth Day 2024. Spend your Saturday celebrating Earth Day in nature (just be prepared for more people and less parking). Here are our favorite state parks in WA if you need inspiration.
17. Eat, drink, and shop at Spring Foodie Fest
Calling all foodies! Head to the Stone House Cafe on April 20 for the 2024 Spring Foodie Fest. From 4:00 to 8:00 p.m. there will be DJs, retail vendors, and food from Seattle’s favorite pop-ups.
18. Attend the Seattle Black Film Festival
The annual Seattle Black Film Festival is taking place during April 25-28 at the Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute and Washington Hall in the Central District. Passes are on sale now!
19. Get bubble tea at the annual Seattle Boba Fest
Do you love bubble tea? You can’t miss this annual boba festival in Seattle’s U District on April 27. Read all about this year’s Seattle Boba Fest before you go.
20. Browse Seattle’s weekend markets
See our guide to the Seattle farmers markets and our weekly roundup of Seattle’s weekend markets!