Fun Things To Do In Seattle

Seattle’s schedule includes a Friday flag-raising at City Hall and Monday gatherings hosted by local Indigenous organizations, including a family celebration at Pier 58, a fashion show and Coastal Jam at North Seattle College, and an art reception and community dinner at Daybreak Star.

Seattle’s old-time music gathering features concerts, inclusive jams, hands-on workshops and square dancing at the Latvian Community Center. Registration is pay what you can at the door; the organizer posts the weekend schedule online.

Browse a curated indoor marketplace of independent makers, artists and small businesses at the Exhibition Hall. A suggested $5 entry contribution supports Renegade Craft’s accessible creative marketplace.

Celebrate the Festival of Lights at the Seattle Asian Art Museum with performances, art-making, gallery activities and treats. Admission is free, but space is limited and timed tickets should be reserved in advance.

Seattle Opera opens its production of Richard Strauss’s Salome at McCaw Hall. The October 17 performance is part of a run that continues later in the month, so check the opera’s calendar for available dates and tickets.

Browse more than 50 tables of vinyl, CDs and music memorabilia from dealers and stores around the Pacific Northwest. The show takes place in the Seattle Center Armory and includes a wide range of genres and collectibles.

Ravenna-Eckstein Community Center hosts a free Halloween event for all ages. Registration is required through Seattle Parks and Recreation.

Northgate Community Center offers a free family pumpkin-carving event to start the week. Registration is required, and Seattle Parks has the current sign-up details.

Seattle’s annual jazz festival continues through October 25, with concerts and special programs at venues around the city. The closing weekend includes a full range of performances, so browse the schedule to find a show and venue that suit you.

Richard Strauss’s one-act opera returns to McCaw Hall in a production based on Oscar Wilde’s play. Performances during this date range include Friday and Saturday evenings, a Sunday matinee, and a Wednesday evening show. The opera is sung in German with English subtitles.

Seattle Parks has free and low-cost events at community centers across the city. Options include Halloween Bounce & Swim at Green Lake, Trail or Treat at Camp Long, Halloween activities for young children, and neighborhood carnivals later in the month. Check age ranges, fees and registration requirements for each event.

This free Seattle Center Festál celebration begins on Halloween and continues Sunday. The festival features performances, altars, visual art, face painting, sugar skull workshops and more at the Armory Food & Event Hall.