Tacoma Film Festival — 20th Annual
2026-10-22 09:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Grand Cinema, Tacoma, WA
The 20th annual Tacoma Film Festival, celebrating two decades of independent and international cinema at The Grand Cinema. Submissions are currently open; the festival screens a diverse range of short and feature films for the Tacoma community.
Dates: October 22–25, 2026
Cost: Tickets/passes TBA
More Info: https://www.grandcinema.com/tacomafilmfestival

Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
2026-10-24 09:00 - 2026-10-25 17:00 | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle, WA
Dealers from across North America and beyond descend on Seattle offering thousands of collectible books, prints, maps, autographs, photographs, posters, manuscripts, broadsides, fine bindings, and ephemera. A beloved annual event for book lovers, collectors, and bibliophiles of all levels, with guided insider tours available.
Dates: October 24–25, 2026
Cost: $10 at the door (cash, check, or digital); good for both days
More Info: http://www.seattlebookfair.com

Día de Muertos Festival Seattle
2026-10-31 09:00 - 2026-11-01 17:00 | Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
Día de Muertos Festival Seattle is a free two-day cultural celebration honoring the Mexican tradition of Day of the Dead at Seattle Center, featuring colorful ofrendas (altars), traditional music and dance, face painting, artisan vendors, and community remembrance activities as part of the Seattle Center Festál series.
Dates: October 31–November 1, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.seattlecenter.com/connect/news/seattle-center-festal-announces-2026-schedule

Seattle Center Festál — Día de Muertos Festival Seattle
2026-10-31 09:00 - 2026-11-01 17:00 | Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
A two-day free celebration of Día de Muertos (Day of the Dead) featuring traditional altars (ofrendas), live music, dance performances, cultural vendors, family activities, and community remembrances. Part of Seattle Center’s Festál series honoring the heritage and traditions of Latin American communities.
Dates: October 31–November 1, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://centerspotlight.seattle.gov/2025/11/21/seattle-center-festal-announces-2026-schedule/

Seattle International Comedy Competition — 45th Annual
2026-11-01 09:00 - 2026-11-30 17:00 | Multiple Seattle venues + Mount Baker Theatre (Finals in Bellingham), Seattle/Bellingham, WA
North America’s biggest touring comedy festival, now in its 45th year. A multi-week, judged stand-up comedy contest featuring over 32 comedians competing across Seattle-area venues. The finals are hosted at Mount Baker Theatre in Bellingham, featuring the top 5 comics competing for the championship.
Dates: November 2026 (exact dates TBA; Finals in Bellingham)
Cost: Finals tickets from ~$29.75
More Info: https://seattlecomedycompetition.org

Diwali: Lights of India
2026-11-07 09:00 - 17:00 | Seattle Center, Seattle, WA
Diwali: Lights of India is a free one-day festival at Seattle Center celebrating the Hindu Festival of Lights, featuring classical and folk dance performances, traditional music, rangoli, cultural food, and artisan vendors as part of the Seattle Center Festál series.
Dates: November 7, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.seattlecenter.com/connect/news/seattle-center-festal-announces-2026-schedule

Issaquah Reindeer Festival
2026-12-13 09:00 - 17:00 | Cougar Mountain Zoo, Issaquah, WA
The most unique annual holiday celebration in the Northwest, the Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo offers up-close encounters with live reindeer, holiday-themed activities, entertainment, and festive family fun. A beloved Issaquah tradition for the whole family.
Dates: December 13, 2026
Cost: Ticket required (zoo admission)
More Info: https://www.visitissaquahwa.com/event/issaquah-reindeer-festival-2/2026-12-13/
