• 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
  • Seattle Wellness Summit 2026

    7400 Woodlawn Avenue NE 7400 Woodlawn Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA, Seattle, WA

    A full-day wellness experience for women and allies, running 10:30am–4pm and organized by YERBANA. The summit is rooted in education, movement, and community, covering mental, physical, emotional, and financial well-being. […]

    Check event page for ticket pricing
  • Tacoma Film Festival — 20th Annual

    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 […]

    Tickets/passes TBA
  • Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair

    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 […]

    $ at the door (cash10
  • Día de Muertos Festival Seattle

    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 […]

    Free
  • Seattle Center Festál — Día de Muertos Festival Seattle

    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 […]

    Free
  • Seattle International Comedy Competition — 45th Annual

    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 […]

    Finals tickets from ~$29.75
  • Diwali: Lights of India

    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 […]

    Free
  • Issaquah Reindeer Festival

    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. […]

    Ticket required (zoo admission)