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.
Looking for a fun and safe place to swim in Seattle this summer? We rounded up all of Seattle's outdoor pools and beaches that will be operating with lifeguards for the 2025 season. We have the opening dates and address...
Don't miss out on the Washington State Fair's 125th year! Looking for something fun to do this Labor Day weekend? If you've never been to the Washington State Fair, you're in for a real treat. This annual fair is arguab...
The 2025 Evergreen State Fair theme is “Where the Magic Comes Alive," and it’s the perfect way to wrap up the summer. This fun fair is an annual tradition in Monroe, Washington—less than an hour's drive from Seattle. It...
One of our favorite ways to say goodbye to summer in Seattle is to go to a sunflower festival! Luckily there's quite a few sunflower festivals near Seattle at farms that are within driving distance. We rounded up the be...
A new arts center just opened in downtown Seattle today—and at 66,000 square feet, it is the biggest arts center in the Emerald City. Cannonball Arts took over the site of a former Bed Bath & Beyond on the corner of...
Welcome to the Secret Seattle guide to things to do in West Seattle! Out of the many different areas that make up Seattle, West Seattle has always been the most independent. This peninsula to the west of Seattle is conn...
Here's some great news for anyone with a Seattle Public Library card: You can now use it to get into even more Seattle attractions for free. The Seattle Public Library Museum Pass program returned in the beginning of th...
This lineup has us pumped for this year's Bumbershoot Festival at Seattle Center! Established in 1971, the Bumbershoot Arts and Music Festival is one of Seattle's most iconic events. For decades it has showcased local a...
Looking for a fun, free event in Seattle this summer? How about getting out on the water and vibing to a DJ? Seattle Paddle Rave bills itself as "informal floating gatherings in Lake Union accompanied by house music." T...
This Sunday, August 17, Seattleites will have the chance to hunt for treasure in a huge neighborhood-wide garage sale. The annual Capitol Hill Garage Sale Day is Seattle’s longest running community-wide garage sale. Ove...