• Seattle Art Museum — ‘Monochrome: Calder and Tara Donovan’

    Seattle Art Museum, 1300 First Avenue Seattle, WA

    A major SAM exhibition exploring the concept of monochrome through the work of two celebrated artists — Alexander Calder and Tara Donovan — in a dialogue that spans generations and […]

    SAM general admission: ~$ adults; members free29.99
  • Bellevue Farmers Market (2026 Season)

    Bellevue Downtown area 1530 Bellevue Way NE area, Bellevue, WA

    A food-first community farmers market running every Thursday from May through October, featuring Washington-grown produce, meat, seafood, dairy, eggs, flowers, plants, and artisan foods—all locally sourced and made by the […]

    Free admission
  • Tacoma Art Museum — ‘Decades in the Making: 10 Years of SOLA Awardees’

    Tacoma Art Museum, 1701 Pacific Avenue Tacoma, WA

    Marking SOLA's 10th Anniversary, this exhibition celebrates the creative legacies of ten years of SOLA Award recipients — mature women artists whose vision, mastery, and resilience have shaped Washington's cultural […]

    TAM general admission: $ adults; members free; free third Thursday every month20
  • Washington State Fair

    Washington State Fair Event Center Puyallup, WA

    One of the largest state fairs in the country and the biggest event in Washington state, the Washington State Fair welcomes over 1 million visitors across its 20-day run each […]

    Ticket required (prices vary by day; online discounts available)
  • Seattle SketchFest — Comedy Festival

    Various Seattle venues Seattle, WA

    The nation's longest-running sketch comedy festival, established in 1999, returns for its 2026 edition. Features sketch comedy performances from regional, national, and international troupes across multiple Seattle stages over four […]

    Tickets vary by show
  • Pacific Northwest Ballet — Fall Program

    McCaw Hall Seattle, WA

    PNB opens its fall season with a triple bill featuring Balanchine's 'Serenade,' a new work by Jessica Lang, and 'Pictures at an Exhibition.' An exciting start to the new season […]

    $30 – $150
  • Sound Bath Training – Mind.Body.Hum (Fall 2026)

    Mind.Body.Hum Studio 905 Western Ave, Seattle, WA (near Pioneer Square / Waterfront), Seattle, WA

    A 22-hour weekend immersion into the art and practice of sound baths, led by Nicole Merat. Participants learn to lead their own sound bath using crystal bowls, gongs, and other […]

    $7 – $925
  • Issaquah Salmon Days Festival

    Downtown Issaquah Downtown Issaquah, Issaquah, WA

    An annual two-day festival celebrating the salmon run in Issaquah Creek, drawing hundreds of thousands of visitors to downtown Issaquah. The event features arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, food […]

    Free admission
  • Issaquah Salmon Days Festival — 57th Annual

    Downtown Issaquah Downtown Issaquah, Issaquah, WA

    Washington's largest two-day festival, celebrating the return of salmon to Issaquah Creek each fall. The beloved community festival features live music, arts and crafts vendors, food, family activities, and the […]

    Free admission
  • Fall 3-Day Mindfulness Retreat (Mindfulness Northwest)

    Samish Island Campground and Retreat Center Samish Island Retreat Center, Bow, WA (Skagit River Delta), Bow, WA

    A 3-day residential silent mindfulness retreat led by Tim Burnett, founder of Mindfulness Northwest. Held at the tranquil Samish Island site, the retreat includes sitting and walking meditation, mindful yoga, […]

    $4 – $605
  • Oktoberfest Northwest

    Washington State Fair Event Center Puyallup, WA

    Washington's largest Munich-style Oktoberfest celebration returns for another year at the Washington State Fair Event Center, featuring authentic German food, craft beers in traditional steins, oompah and polka music, Wiener […]

    Free noon– PM Friday; ticket required other times3
  • Seattle Latin Dance Festival — 8th Annual

    Renaissance Hotel, Downtown Seattle Seattle, WA

    A three-day celebration of Latin dance featuring world-class instructors from across the globe, high-level social dancing, workshops, and spectacular live performances. Focuses on salsa, bachata, and other Latin styles, welcoming […]

    Tickets/passes TBA