The Top 10 Things To Do In Seattle This Three-Day Weekend: February 13-16

Warner Bros. Discovery Global Experiences and Candlelight are bringing the magic of Middle-earth to life with Candlelight: The Lord of the Rings — a classical music concert. This 60-minute journey features a string quartet performing iconic scores from The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, The Lord of the Rings: The Two Towers, and The Lord of the Rings: The Return of the King. Surrounded by thousands of candles, guests will revisit epic themes as the franchise nears its 25th anniversary. Tickets are on sale now for this stunning tribute to the legendary film trilogy’s powerful soundtrack.

There’s a lot going on this week in Seattle for Valentine’s Day—from romantic dinners to a romance book fair—so whether you’re single or coupled up you can take your pick! See our guide to this year’s Valentine’s Day events in Seattle.

Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, Tết in Seattle is this Saturday and Sunday. This free celebration of the Vietnamese Lunar New Year runs from 11 am to 6 pm each day in the Armory Food & Event Hall and Fisher Pavilion. See the schedule and all the details on the Seattle Center website.

Looking for some fresh-feeling live music in Seattle this weekend? You can head to Museum of Pop Culture this Saturday to rock out to the Pacific Northwest’s most talented 21-and-under musicians. Sound Off! is an annual event that gives young emerging artists a spotlight across three “high-energy” showcases. Get all the info on the museum website.

Explore the transformed Seattle Chinese Garden after dark as you embark on this illuminated night walk. Astra Lumina engages the senses with a mix of celestial light displays and sound. It takes about one hour and is suitable for all ages. Tickets are on sale now!

This Sunday, the annual Petit Troll Parade will roll through the Fremont Sunday Market with a brass band, giant puppets, and people pulling miniature floats. The parade begins at noon in Evanston Plaza (at the corner of Evanston Ave. N. & N Northlake Way in Seattle) and ends at the main stage where live music will continue until 1:30 p.m. See all the info, including how to join a workshop to make your own mini float for the parade, on the Fremont Arts Council website.

Celebrate the Year of the Horse at this Sunday’s Annual Lunar New Year Gala, organized by the Chinese Student Association at UW and held at Kane Hall. There will be performances, interactive activities, raffle prizes, and vendors. The pre-show activities along with games and food will happen from 5:30 to 7:00 while the seated performance will begin at 7 p.m. This event is free and everyone in the community is invited to attend! See the event Facebook page or Instagram for more details.

Candlelight Concerts in Seattle are always a magical experience, but especially in the winter season. This February you can get tickets to concerts such as Candlelight at the Arctic Club Hotel.

Movie buffs, don’t miss out on the annual Noir City film festival at SIFF Cinema Downtown. Your film festival pass ($150 or $125 for SIFF Members) gets you access to all 15 showings of “tales of music, mayhem, and murder” as well as the opening night Meet and Greet with Eddie Muller this Friday. Get all the info on the SIFF website.

Seattle has several weekend markets year-round that we love, such as the Ballard Farmers Market and the Fremont Sunday Market. See our guide to the weekend markets in Seattle that are coming up next.