How many items can you check off of this Seattle spring bucket list?
From the first day of spring in March to the first day of summer in mid-June, Seattleites hold their breath and hope for dry, sunny days. Sometimes we get lucky and are blessed with spring flowers, baseball games, and zoo trips. Other times we must admit defeat and seek out rainy day activities such as going to an indoor festival. We have all of those options and even more on this epic guide to making the most of Seattle in the springtime.
Ready to tackle your Seattle spring bucket list? Here are the top 10 things to do in Seattle in spring:
La Conner’s daffodil fields peak throughout March — an insider’s spring escape. For a classic springtime detour from Seattle, the La Conner Daffodil Festival sees fields around La Conner peak throughout March, offering a self-guided driving tour of bright yellow daffodils in the Skagit Valley. Visitors can pick daffodils at Tulip Valley Farms’ new U-Pick experience and enjoy downtown La Conner’s waterfront restaurants and breweries.
An intimate, candlelit concert experience framed by sculpted florals and live tribute performances. For a cinematic spring night out in Seattle, Candlelight Spring is a seasonal tribute concert series at The Museum of Flight featuring live musicians performing iconic works surrounded by hundreds of candles and delicate floral scenography for an intimate experience.
Watch the St. Patrick’s Day parade on Alaskan Way Saturday, March 14 from 12:30–2:00 p.m. For a classic spring outing on Seattle’s waterfront, head to Seattle’s 2026 St. Patrick’s Day parade as it runs along Alaskan Way from Pier 66 to Pier 58, featuring Irish bands, bagpipers, dancers, floats, and antique cars. The parade takes place on Saturday, March 14, 2026 from 12:30 to 2:00 p.m.
Seattle Center’s Irish Festival is free and family-friendly this weekend at the Armory (305 Harrison St.). If you’re looking to add a lively cultural stop to your Seattle spring bucket list, the annual Irish Festival at Seattle Center delivers two days of Irish music, dancing, films, exhibits, vendors, and kids’ activities in the Seattle Center Armory. It runs on Saturday, March 14 and Sunday, March 15 at Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., and admission is free.
Seattle’s 5th Annual U District Cherry Blossom Festival returns March 13–29, bringing two weeks of seasonal food, drinks, and special events to the neighborhood surrounding the University of Washington. There will be 90 local businesses participating with floral and cherry-themed offerings. New this year is the U District Night Blossoms event happening Saturday, March 21 from 6–10 p.m. on the UW Quad. It’s free to go see the cherry blossoms lit up after dark for one night only!
Stop by the Market’s famous Pike Place Market Clock & Sign to pick up a free bundle of fresh daffodils on Friday, March 20, 2026, from 11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. (or until supplies last). This is one of our favorite budget-friendly ways to welcome spring in Seattle. While you’re there, you can grab a bite to eat at one of the many delicious eateries in the Market.
UW cherry trees are expected to hit peak bloom on March 20, 2026. One of the most iconic springtime sights in Seattle is the University of Washingtoncherry trees in the UW Quadand theyre expected to reach peak bloom on March 20, 2026. For the best viewing, plan to go during the week before and after that date, and check live webcams and campus updates for realtime reports.
Head to T-Mobile Park for Mariners 2026 Opening Day on March 26! If catching a Seattle Mariners game is on your spring bucket list, you’ll want to check out the team’s new 2026 ballpark offerings at T-Mobile Park, including a Washington State Ferries–shaped souvenir food vessel (available as an $8 add-on) and an expanded value menu with dozens of low-cost food and drink options. The team is also scheduling 27 designated value games with tickets starting at $12.
Drench yourself in color beneath the Space Needle at this free, family-friendly Holi celebration. For a can’t-miss spring bucket list moment, 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.
Explore treetop walkways, meet tree kangaroos and red pandas, and discover global forest conservation at Forest Trailhead starting May 1, 2026. If you’re looking to add a brand-new wildlife experience to your spring bucket list, Woodland Park Zoo will debut its new Forest Trailhead exhibit on May 1, 2026, a 12,000-square-foot indoor space with surrounding grounds featuring a treetop canopy walkway, Matschie’s tree kangaroos, red pandas, kea parrots, and mixed-species reptile and amphibian habitats.