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Listening With the Body: A Somatic Sound Experience – Olympia
2026-04-04 09:00 - 17:00 (America/Los_Angeles) | The Olympia Center, The Olympia Center, Olympia, WA, Olympia, WA
A somatic sound experience workshop at The Olympia Center combining body awareness practices with sound healing. Participants explore how the body receives and responds to sound as a healing modality in a safe, guided group setting.
Dates: April 4, 2026 (+ additional date)
Cost: Check event page for ticket price
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/b/wa–olympia/health/

Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Seattle Center (Fisher Pavilion & Exhibition Hall), Seattle, WA
The 51st Annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival celebrates Japanese and Japanese American culture with traditional performances including taiko drumming, koto music, martial arts demonstrations, tea ceremonies, and ikebana displays. Authentic Japanese food, sake tasting, and a special sumo tournament (Saturday only) round out the weekend. Free admission for all three days, 11 AM–5 PM each day.
Dates: April 10–12, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.seattlecenter.com/connect/news/seattle-center-festal-announces-2026-schedule

Tacoma Spring Family Arts and Crafts Fair
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | 2727 E D Street, Tacoma, WA
A three-day showcase of hands-on creativity hosted by the Tacoma Art and Events Collective, featuring the region’s best artisans, crafters, and unique vendors selling handmade gifts, home décor, jewelry, and more. Open daily 10 AM–5 PM across all three days, the fair is suitable for all ages.
Dates: April 10–12, 2026
Cost: Free to attend
More Info: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/2026-tacoma-spring-family-arts-and-crafts-fair-tickets-1981475582808

Washington State Spring Fair
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | Washington State Fair Event Center, Puyallup, WA
Washington’s biggest spring celebration returns across two back-to-back weekends at the Puyallup fairgrounds, featuring carnival rides, livestock and petting zoos, local shopping, live music, food vendors, and spring-themed activities for all ages. The 8-day Spring Fair is a beloved regional tradition marking the arrival of warmer weather.
Dates: April 10–12 & 17–19, 2026
Cost: Tickets required (on sale now)
More Info: https://www.thefair.com/spring-fair/

Pacific Northwest Ballet — Giselle
2026-04-10 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | McCaw Hall, Seattle, WA
PNB’s beloved production of the romantic classic ballet, updated and staged by Peter Boal with sumptuous costumes and sets by Jérôme Kaplan. Described by The Seattle Times as ‘the ultimate love story,’ the production follows a tale of love, betrayal, and otherworldly specters set in a lush mountain village.
Dates: April 10–19, 2026
Cost: Tickets from approximately $30–$150+ (varies by seat and date)
More Info: https://www.pnb.org/season/

Northwest Metaphysical Market
2026-04-11 09:00 - 17:00 | Tacoma (venue TBA), Tacoma, Washington, Tacoma, WA
A holistic market featuring artists, makers, vendors, healers, and spiritual practitioners. The event welcomes crystal vendors, energy healers, tarot readers, jewelry makers, and metaphysical product sellers. An accessible community gathering for all interested in wellness and spirituality.
Dates: April 11, 2026
Cost: Check event page for admission details
More Info: https://www.eventeny.com/events/northwestmetaphysicalmarket-25513/?series=9282

Best of the Northwest Spring Show
2026-04-11 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Magnuson Park Hangar 30, Seattle, WA
The 37th Annual Best of the Northwest Spring Show is a juried fine craft market held in the historic Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, showcasing handmade art and craft from the Pacific Northwest’s top artisans. The two-day show runs Saturday 10 AM–6 PM and Sunday 10 AM–5 PM.
Dates: April 11–12, 2026
Cost: Admission fee (prices TBA)
More Info: https://nwartalliance.org/nwaa-events/best-of-the-northwest-spring-show-2026

Best of the Northwest Spring Art Show — 37th Annual
2026-04-11 09:00 - 2026-04-12 17:00 | Hangar 30, Warren G. Magnuson Park, Seattle, WA
A two-day juried fine art show held in the historic Hangar 30 at Magnuson Park, featuring handmade art in all mediums by over 100 talented Pacific Northwest artists. Saturday 10am–6pm, Sunday 10am–5pm. Presented by the Northwest Art Alliance in its 37th year.
Dates: April 11–12, 2026
Cost: Admission fee (details at website)
More Info: https://nwartalliance.org/nwaa-events/best-of-the-northwest-spring-show-2026

Olympic BirdFest
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | Dungeness River Nature Center, 1943 West Hendrickson Road, Sequim, WA
A premier birding festival on the Olympic Peninsula timed to capture both wintering birds and spring migration, including harlequin ducks, long-tailed ducks, and rufous hummingbirds. Events include guided field trips, evening banquets with keynote speakers, and nature exploration across diverse habitats between Olympic National Park and the Strait of Juan de Fuca. This event typically sells out; registration opens January 7, 2026.
Dates: April 16–19, 2026
Cost: Registration fees vary; approximately $20–$80 depending on events selected
More Info: https://olympicbirdfest.org

"Emergence" Yoga Retreat at Saltwater Farm
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-04-19 17:00 | Saltwater Farm San Juan Island, Saltwater Farm, San Juan Island, WA, San Juan Island, WA
A 4-day, 3-night yoga retreat led by instructor Rosie Sharkey on the Salish Sea. Guests unwind with yoga practices (Vinyasa, Hatha, Yin, Restorative), meditation, hot tub and cedar sauna with ocean views, evening sound bath, and locally sourced food on 162 acres of wild Pacific Northwest beauty. A spring getaway from everyday noise.
Dates: April 16–19, 2026
Cost: Contact venue for pricing
More Info: https://www.saltwaterfarmsji.com/retreats

Issaquah Alps Squak Mountain Restoration Events (with WA State Parks)
2026-04-16 09:00 - 2026-12-06 17:00 | May Valley Loop Trailhead, May Valley Loop Trailhead, Issaquah, WA
Recurring invasive species removal and trail restoration events on Squak Mountain, co-hosted by the Issaquah Alps Trails Club, Green Issaquah, and Washington State Parks. Volunteers remove invasive blackberry and other plants to support native forest recovery and Issaquah’s Climate Action Plan goals. No experience required; events occur monthly through the year.
Dates: Multiple dates throughout 2026 (April 16, May 9, June, November, December)
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents

Breathwork Northwest Holotropic Breathwork Weekend (April)
2026-04-17 09:00 - 2026-04-18 17:00 | Shadow Lake Guest House, Shadow Lake, South Renton, WA, Renton, WA
Official Stan Grof Holotropic Breathwork™ one-day workshops held on consecutive days at the scenic Shadow Lake Guest House in Renton. Workshops run from 9am to 9pm with small groups (limited to 16 people) for safety and intimacy. Participants breathe with live music to access inner awareness and emotional release.
Dates: April 17–18, 2026
Cost: $195 early registration / $210 regular; 50% discount for mental health graduate students and military veterans
More Info: https://breathworknorthwest.org/our-workshops/upcoming-events/

Earth Day Celebration at Meridian Habitat Park
2026-04-18 09:00 - 17:00 | Meridian Habitat Park, Meridian Habitat Park, Puyallup, WA
A community Earth Day celebration at Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup featuring outdoor activities, nature programming, and environmental education. Part of a broader series of Earth Day events held across the Pacific Northwest region on April 18, 2026.
Dates: April 18, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://festivalguidesandreviews.com/washington-festivals/

ACT Theatre / Seattle Shakespeare Company — 'The Aves'
2026-04-18 09:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Union Arts Center (Falls Theatre), 700 Union Street, Seattle, WA
A Seattle premiere by acclaimed playwright Jiehae Park, in which an older couple’s ordinary afternoon on a park bench transforms into a shifting world of surreal possibilities — a surprisingly funny meditation on memory, forgiveness, and becoming who we are. Part of ACT and Seattle Shakespeare Company’s inaugural shared season.
Dates: April 18–May 3, 2026
Cost: Tickets from ~$44–$72; packages from $193 for all 5 shows
More Info: https://www.unionartscenter.org/sscact/2526season/

Columbia City Night Market
2026-04-18 09:00 - 2026-12-19 17:00 | Corner of 37th Ave S & Edmunds St (Bank of America parking lot), Seattle (Columbia City neighborhood), WA
A monthly after-dark community celebration in the Columbia City neighborhood where four city blocks come alive with food, music, art, and local makers from 6–10 PM every third Saturday. The market prioritizes Black-owned businesses while remaining inclusive and creative, featuring live music on an outdoor stage, 21+ beer garden, and rotating artisan vendors year-round, rain or shine.
Dates: Third Saturday of every month, year-round (e.g., April 18, May 16, June 20, July 18, August 15, September 20, 2026)
Cost: Free to enter
More Info: https://www.peacepeloton.com/night-market

Green Issaquah Earth Day Event at the Miyawaki Forest
2026-04-22 09:00 - 17:00 | Issaquah Miyawaki Forest, 190 Northwest Dogwood Street, Issaquah, WA
An Earth Day community event co-hosted by Issaquah Alps Trails Club and Green Issaquah, focused on maintaining Issaquah’s first Miyawaki Forest. Volunteers help tend the forest as part of Issaquah’s Climate Action Plan goal to reach 55% tree canopy cover by 2035. No experience necessary.
Dates: April 22, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents

Olympia Arts Walk — Spring 2026
2026-04-24 09:00 - 2026-04-25 17:00 | Downtown Olympia (100+ participating locations on Washington Street & 5th Avenue), Olympia, WA
A vibrant semi-annual celebration of arts and community in downtown Olympia, featuring artists, makers, and performers at 100+ business locations. Friday 5–10pm and Saturday 12–6pm. Includes a Luminary Procession on Friday evening at 8:30pm and the famous Procession of the Species on Saturday at 4:30pm.
Dates: April 24–25, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.artswalkoly.com

"Journey to Inner Joy" Yoga Retreat at Saltwater Farm
2026-04-24 09:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Saltwater Farm San Juan Island, Saltwater Farm, San Juan Island, WA, San Juan Island, WA
A 3-day, 2-night yoga retreat by SoulFlow + Co, set on San Juan Island. Features yoga and meditation practices, hot tub and cedar sauna, evening sound bath, and local organic meals in a luxury retreat setting overlooking the sea. Designed to reconnect body and mind.
Dates: April 24–26, 2026
Cost: Contact venue for pricing
More Info: https://www.saltwaterfarmsji.com/retreats

Downtown Seattle Art Walk
2026-04-24 09:00 - 2026-10-23 17:00 | Downtown Seattle (110 Pike Street area), Seattle, WA
A free, self-guided, all-ages monthly art walk through downtown Seattle galleries and businesses, held every fourth Friday from 5–8 PM year-round. Participating venues include galleries, shops, and cultural spaces throughout downtown Seattle.
Dates: Fourth Friday of every month, year-round (April 24, May 22, June 26, July 24, Aug 28, Sept 25, Oct 23, 2026)
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.seattlecreates.org/events/downtown-seattle-art-walk-feb-2026

Emerald City Ride
2026-04-25 09:00 - 17:00 | Start: S. Charles Street near Lumen Field, S. Charles Street near Lumen Field Event Center, Seattle, WA
A 20-mile community bike ride presented by Cascade Bicycle Club that takes over southbound SR-99 and the West Seattle Bridge for a car-free ride through Seattle. The route offers views of the Seattle skyline and Puget Sound, passes through Alki Beach, and finishes in Delridge. The event returned in 2026 after a two-year pause and concludes with an after-party at Lowlander Brewing.
Dates: April 25, 2026
Cost: Base registration $50–$65; Youth $15
More Info: https://cascade.org/rides-events/emerald-city-ride-2026

BEPC Conscious Wellness Expo + Gem Show (Spring)
2026-04-25 09:00 - 2026-04-26 17:00 | Kent Commons, 525 Fourth Avenue North, Kent, WA 98030, Kent, WA
A 2-day free metaphysical and wellness expo featuring 125+ booths of wellness practitioners, psychic readers, crystal and gem vendors, energy healers, and product vendors. Each day includes a Psychic Panel at 10am, hourly door prizes, food truck, and specialty beverages. One of the Seattle area’s largest holistic expos.
Dates: April 25–26, 2026
Cost: FREE admission and parking
More Info: https://www.bepcweb.org/about-the-expo

Celebrating Dreams 2026: Nurturing Our Networks
2026-04-30 09:00 - 17:00 | Art Love Salon, 110 Union Street, 5th Floor, Seattle, WA
The 11th Annual Celebrating Dreams event from the WA Women’s Business Center at Business Impact NW brings together 50+ women-owned businesses for an evening of connection, empowerment, and opportunity (4–7 PM). The showcase highlights women entrepreneurs across professional services, food/beverage, and creative arts, offering attendees the chance to connect with coaches, lenders, and partners.
Dates: April 30, 2026
Cost: Free to attend; exhibitor fees $60–$80
More Info: https://businessimpactnw.org/annual-events/dreams/

Fox Creek Falls Spring Detox Retreat
2026-04-30 09:00 - 2026-05-04 17:00 | Fox Creek Falls Retreat Center, Fox Creek Falls, near Sedro-Woolley, WA (North Cascades foothills), Sedro-Woolley, WA
A 5-day group detox retreat at Fox Creek Falls on 88 acres beside the Skagit River. Led by Nicole Tilson LMT/CCST, this immersive experience uses gentle therapies to clear toxins via chiropractic, craniosacral therapy, massage, juicing, and detox protocols. Includes outdoor spa (sauna, hot tub, cold plunge), personalized meal plans, and private rooms.
Dates: April 30 – May 4, 2026
Cost: Contact venue for pricing
More Info: https://foxcreekfalls.com

Grays Harbor Shorebird and Nature Festival
2026-05-01 09:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Grays Harbor National Wildlife Refuge / Hoquiam Middle School, 200 Spencer St, Hoquiam, WA
An annual celebration of the spectacular spring shorebird migration, when hundreds of thousands of birds stop at Grays Harbor on their way north. The festival features expert-led field trips, keynote speakers, exhibits, and guided walks at the National Wildlife Refuge. Shuttle buses run between Hoquiam Middle School and the Sandpiper Trail.
Dates: May 1–3, 2026
Cost: Festival registration fee; approximately $20 at the door for some events; field trips priced separately
More Info: https://www.shorebirdfestival.com

Lewis Creek Park Guided Hike
2026-05-02 09:00 - 17:00 | Lewis Creek Visitor Center, Lewis Creek Visitor Center, Bellevue, WA
A 1.5-mile guided hike at Lewis Creek Park led by Bellevue Park Ranger Curtis Kukal, exploring past land use patterns and current restoration projects. The moderately easy hike is for adults 18+ with free parking at the visitor center. Presented by the Issaquah Alps Trails Club; registration required.
Dates: May 2, 2026
Cost: Free
More Info: https://www.issaquahalps.org/hikesandevents/2026/05/2/lewis-creek-park-hike

Spartan Race Seattle North Event Weekend (Spring)
2026-05-02 09:00 - 2026-05-03 17:00 | Meadow Wood Equestrian Center, 18016 177th Ave SE, Monroe, WA
An obstacle course race weekend featuring Sprint 5K (20 obstacles), Super 10K (25 obstacles), and Kids Race (1–3km) on narrow dirt trails through evergreen forests beside the Snohomish River. The flat-and-fast course makes it ideal for first-timers and PR-seekers. The 900-acre Meadow Wood Equestrian venue sits between Snohomish and Monroe.
Dates: May 2–3, 2026
Cost: Sprint $149; Super $169; Kids Race included
More Info: https://www.spartan.com/en/races/seattle-spring

Kirkland Half Marathon and 5K, Presented by REI Co-op
2026-05-03 09:00 - 17:00 | Juanita Beach Park, 9703 NE Juanita Drive, Kirkland, WA
A scenic half marathon and 5K race starting and finishing at Juanita Beach Park, running a combination of road and crushed gravel on the Cross Kirkland Corridor Trail with views of Lake Washington. The event benefits Girls on the Run Puget Sound and includes a Kid’s Race. Organized by Orca Running and presented by REI Co-op.
Dates: May 3, 2026
Cost: Half Marathon $95–$105; 5K $50–$55; Kids Race included
More Info: https://www.orcarunning.com/kirklandhalf/

Cascade Symphony Orchestra — 'From Mozart to Bernstein' (Season Finale)
2026-05-04 09:00 - 17:00 | Edmonds Center for the Arts, Edmonds, WA
Cascade Symphony’s 2025–26 season finale features three centuries of music including overtures by Dvořák (‘Vanda’) and Bernstein (‘West Side Story’), Respighi’s ‘Roman Festivals,’ and Mozart’s Sinfonia Concertante for four winds. Soloists include Northwestern Winds, a quartet of musicians who collectively performed with the Chicago, Seattle, Milwaukee, and Oregon Symphonies.
Dates: May 4, 2026
Cost: Tickets from ~$39+
More Info: https://cascadesymphony.org

Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) — 52nd Annual
2026-05-07 09:00 - 2026-05-17 17:00 | SIFF Cinemas, Paramount Theatre, and venues throughout the city, Seattle, WA
The 52nd annual Seattle International Film Festival features films from over 80 countries and represents one of the largest and most respected film festivals in North America. Opening Night on May 7 at the Paramount Theatre features Boots Riley’s ‘I Love Boosters,’ followed by an afterparty at Cannonball Arts. Passes and ticket packs are on sale now; full lineup announced April 15.
Dates: May 7–17, 2026
Cost: Festival Pass from $275 (members); individual tickets vary; Opening Night tickets available
More Info: https://www.siff.net/festival

Bainbridge Island Trillium Trail Run
2026-05-09 09:00 - 17:00 | Battle Point Park, 11299 Arrow Point Dr. NE, Bainbridge Island, WA
Bainbridge Island’s beloved spring running event featuring 10K, 5K, and Kids Fun Run courses through a scenic wooded route from Battle Point Park, along the Forest to Sky Trail, and looping among the towering firs of the Grand Forest. All proceeds benefit trail development for four new signature trails around Bainbridge Island. The event is organized by the Bainbridge Island Parks & Trails Foundation.
Dates: May 9, 2026
Cost: 10K early-bird $35, standard $45; 5K early-bird $30, standard $40; Kids Fun Run free
More Info: https://biparksfoundation.org/event/trillium-2026/
