Explore unusual things to do in Seattle: we reveal the secret places to visit, quirky sights to see, cool neighbourhoods to try, and guides to making the most of Seattle all year round. It’s your must-read insider’s guide to Seattle, for visitors and locals alike.
Seattle-area mango fans have a new reason to make a springtime grocery run. T&T Supermarket—the largest Asian grocery chain in Canada, with U.S. locations in Bellevue and Lynnwood—is bringing back its...
The 55th Northwest Folklife Festival returns to Seattle Center this May, running for four days from Friday, May 22 through Monday, May 25. Since its origins in the 1970s, the festival has invited attendee...
Mark your calendar for an evening of food, culture, and community at the annual UW Night Market, returning on May 23, 2026, from 4:30 to 10:00 PM at Red Square on the University of Washington campus in Se...
Tucked away in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood is a hidden gem that even many locals haven’t discovered: a museum dedicated entirely to coffee. While Seattle’s reputation as a coffee capital is well establ...
The U District Street Fair returns this May for its 55th year, once again launching Seattle’s summer event season with a lively, 15-block celebration along University Way NE. Spanning two days, the fair t...
It's back! Seattle Independent Bookstore Day returns as part of a nationwide celebration held on the final Saturday of April, bringing together 33 locally owned bookstores across the region for a one-day...
The Seattle International Film Festival is back for its 52nd year, bringing a wide-ranging slate of global cinema to the city from May 7–17, 2026. Known for spotlighting independent voices and internation...
Mark your calendar now for Seattle's greatest treasure hunt this spring. The West Seattle Garage Sale Day is back on Saturday, May 9, 2026, marking its 21st year. In recent years, more than 500 sellers ha...
Six years after closing its longtime downtown Seattle store, Barnes & Noble has been planning a triumphant return to the city center—and we now have an opening date. The new location will open at 520...
On April 16, FRS Clipper unveiled its new whale-watching vessel, the Emerald Clipper, with a ceremonial launch. The boat was officially christened with the traditional bottle-breaking against the hull bef...