Don’t Miss Out On These Top 15 Things To Do In Seattle This March

Celebrate the Year of the Fire Horse 35 floors up with themed cocktails and $10 tickets for Washington residents.

Smith Tower’s 35th-floor Observatory Bar is celebrating the Year of the Fire Horse with a themed food and cocktail menu and special pricing now through March 3. Washington residents can buy Observatory tickets for $10 (regular adult price $25), and the bar is featuring three limited-time Negroni cocktails alongside Chinese-inspired bites and skyline views.

Enjoy a talented string quartet performing beloved romance songs in a candlelit setting. For a romantic night out in Seattle this March, Candlelight presents an intimate string-quartet concert performing everything from Whitney Houston to Hans Zimmer in a candlelit setting at stunning Seattle venues such as the Nordic Museum and Sparkman Cellars.

Looking for a unique night out in Seattle? You can sip on a classic cocktail while enjoying the live music of Sinatra and stunning city views on the Olympic Rooftop Pavilion at Stoneburner.

Free First Thursday is back on March 5. Many participating museums and attractions in Seattle allow free entry on this day (some with restricted hours or reservations required). Get all the details about this month’s free museum admission in Seattle here.

Many Seattle neighborhoods have a free monthly art walk happening in March. First up is the Pioneer Square Art Walk on Thursday, March 5; it is the longest-running art walk in the country. See all the Seattle art walks here.

Happening alongside the monthly Pioneer Square Art Walk on Thursday, March 5, this sunset market will have lots of local vendors lined up outside selling handcrafted goods, vintage clothing, art, and more.

Fans of comics, anime, gaming, and pop culture will dress in their best cosplay and gather at Seattle Convention Center from March 5 through March 8 for Emerald City Comic Con 2026. This year’s featured celebrity guests include Star Wars actor Hayden Christensen, Vampire Diaries actor Ian Somerhalder, William Shatner, Kyle MacLachlan, Bridgerton author Julia Quinn, Stranger Things actor Jamie Campbell Bower, and more! Read more about this year’s Emerald City Comic Con.

This year, St. Patrick’s Day falls on Tuesday, March 17. This year, the parade in downtown Seattle will take place on Saturday, March 14. There will also be the annual Seattle Irish Festival at Seattle Center throughout that weekend as well.

All ages are welcome to come meet scientists from the Allen Institute and enjoy hands-on activities for BrainFest at Pacific Science Center on Saturday, March 21. A limited number of free tickets will be handed out at the door at 10:00 a.m. Get all the event details on the science center website.

Celebrate French-speaking cultures at Seattle’s French Fest on Sunday, March 22 at Seattle Center’s Armory Food & Event Hall. This free event will have live performances, cooking demonstrations, film screenings, wine tastings, a baguette tasting contest, music and dancing, and more.

Baseball season is back! The Mariners will be deep in spring training most of the month, and then at the end of the March there will be six home games in a row at T-Mobile Park. See the full schedule on the MLB website.

The Seattle Kraken will play seven home games at Climate Pledge Arena this March. If you haven’t been to a Seattle hockey game yet, try to make it to one this month; it’s always a fun time. See the game schedule on the NHL website.

If you’re looking for a cheerful way to welcome spring, head to Pike Place Market on March 20 for the annual Daffodil Day, starting at 11:00 a.m. Pick up a free bunch of daffodils—no purchase necessary—sourced from local family-run farms. While you’re exploring the market, grab some coffee or a bite to eat, and check out the new Overlook Walk. This beloved event runs until 2:00 p.m. or until supplies last, so don’t miss out!

Every spring, the famous cherry blossoms at the University of Washington draw visitors from far and wide. They typically start blooming in late March. You can keep an eye on their progress via the live campus webcam on the UW website.

Ride the world’s first light rail across a floating bridge on March 28. If you want to be part of a big Seattle transit milestone this March, Sound Transit will officially open the Crosslake Connection on Saturday, March 28, with a 9:00 a.m. ribbon-cutting at Sam Smith Park and the first passenger train departing Judkins Park around 10:00 a.m. The fun continues with station celebrations from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., plus a scavenger-style “Discover. Stamp. Win!” promotion with prizes.

Drench yourself in color beneath the Space Needle at this free, family-friendly Holi celebration. If you’re looking for a high-energy spring event to add to your March lineup, the free, family-friendly Seattle Color Festival (Holi) returns Saturday, March 28, 2026 from 11:00–16:00 at the Seattle Center Mural Amphitheatre, featuring live music, hourly color throws, dance and cultural performances, and food trucks. Advance registration is required; color packets are optional and typically cost $10–$40.

You can shop for fresh produce, handmade crafts and art, vintage goods, street eats, and more at Seattle’s weekend markets, from the Ballard Farmers Market to the Fremont Sunday Market. See our guide to the weekly Seattle markets.