The coming week in Seattle and the surrounding area is packed with things to do: catch a theater production, attend Diwali celebrations or a Turkish film festival, browse a comics fair or a handmade-crafts show. The lineup also includes sporting events, candlelit concerts, tastings, food tours and family activities—from a cat festival to autumn walks in a botanical garden. Details and the latest schedule are available on the Events12 website: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Events in Seattle and the surrounding area: the coming week
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 4–15 | Various venues | Theater productions: “Eureka Day” at Seattle Rep, “Oh, Mary” at the Paramount, “Ragtime” in Everett, “Smoke on the Mountain” in Greenwood, and the comedy “Neha & Neel” in Green Lake. | — |
| Nov 4–29 | Various venues in Western Washington | Seattle International Comedy Competition: comedians compete for prizes at 15 venues. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. | Competition website, schedule |
| Nov 4–Dec 26 | Seattle | Walking food tours: a Pike Place Market tour, a chocolate tour of downtown, a coffee tour of Capitol Hill, and a wine tasting with cheese and chocolate. | Food tours |
| Nov 4–Dec 31 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Seattle Underground tour: visit the old street level, buried after the Great Fire of 1889. | Tour, map, other tours, photos |
| Nov 4, 2026–Apr 3, 2027 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Home games for the Seattle Kraken hockey team. This week: Nov 4 vs. the Calgary Flames and Nov 7 vs. the New York Rangers. | Schedule, map, tickets |
| Nov 4, 2026–Dec 31, 2027 | Various locations in Seattle and the surrounding area | Free places to visit and activities: Bellevue Botanical Garden, classical music, dancing, museums, gardens, a sculpture park and walking trails. | — |
| Nov 5 | Seattle and Tacoma | On the first Thursday of the month, admission is free at several museums. The program also includes a tour of the arboretum. | — |
| Nov 5–7 | Seattle and Tacoma | Day of the Dead celebrations with food, costumes and entertainment. Nov 5 at the Seattle Art Museum, Nov 6 at the Burien Community Center and Nov 7 at Phinney Center. | — |
| Nov 5–7 | 12th Avenue Arts, Capitol Hill, Seattle | “Queen Of The Sky: A Demon Ballet” is an immersive performance featuring acrobatics and aerial acts. It tells the story of a famous aviator who is caught in a nuclear storm and encounters a collective demon. | Tickets and information, map, video |
| Nov 5–7 | Georgetown Morgue, Seattle | Haunted house recommended for visitors ages 12 and up. Free parking; closed Monday through Wednesday. | Website, map, photos, video |
| Nov 5–8 | Belltown and Pioneer Square, Seattle | Baba Obscura music festival, with performances across six stages at four venues, including The Black Angels and Provoker. Tickets cost $53–$291. | Festival website, venue map, tickets |
| Nov 5–9 | DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport, SeaTac | Sea to Sky Seattle dance convention: professional workshops and dancing to DJ music. | Website, map |
| Nov 5–19 | Various neighborhoods and cities | Free art walks at venues featuring works of art: Nov 5 in Pioneer Square; Nov 12 on Capitol Hill and in West Seattle; Nov 13 in Belltown; Nov 14 in Ballard and Georgetown; and Nov 19 in Edmonds. | Art walk schedule |
| Nov 6 | Club Sur, SoDo, Seattle | Pour wine tasting, featuring wines from 20 urban wineries, live music and food available for purchase. A government-issued ID confirming you are 21 or older is required for entry. | Tickets and information, map, photos |
| Nov 6–8 | Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle | Best of the Northwest Fall Show, featuring arts and crafts. 115 artists will showcase jewelry, clothing, paintings, glassware and sculpture; food trucks will also be there. | Show website, map, tickets, photos |
| Nov 6–8 | Port Gamble Theater, Kingston | Port Gamble Ghost Conference, featuring paranormal investigations, guest speakers, workshops and tours of the ghost town. Advance registration is required. | Conference website, map, photos, video |
| Nov 6–14 | Hot Stove Society, Belltown, Seattle | Cooking classes with a professional chef and tastings, including French coq au vin, an Eastern European brunch, a Middle Eastern-style lunch, and Italian pasta with salad. | Schedule and registration, map, video |
| Nov 6–15 | McCaw Hall, Seattle Center | Pacific Northwest Ballet performs four works, including George Balanchine’s one-act ballet “La Sonnambula,” the story of a beautiful sleepwalker and the consequences of her appearance. | Information and tickets, map, video |
| Nov 6–29 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight concerts: a string quartet performs popular works by the glow of artificial candles. This week: Dolly Parton songs and ABBA and Queen hits on Nov 6; Joe Hisaishi and Ariana Grande on Nov 7; and Led Zeppelin on Nov 8. | Concerts and tickets, video |
| Nov 7 | Elliott’s Oyster House, Seattle waterfront | Oyster New Year festival: 25 varieties of oysters, a seafood and dessert buffet, drinks and a live band. The event is sold out; guests must be 21 or older. | Information, map, photos, video |
| Nov 7 | Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center | Free Diwali festival featuring Indian classical and folk dance, mehndi, face painting, Indian food, a gallery and craft workshops. | Information, map, video |
| Nov 7 | Lumen Field, Pioneer Square, Seattle | Home game for the Seattle Sounders soccer team against LAFC. | Schedule, map, tickets |
| Nov 7 | Polish Cultural Center, Capitol Hill, Seattle | Free Polish Fall Bazaar with pierogi, sausage, cabbage rolls, borscht, beer, coffee and baked goods, as well as Polish handicrafts. | Information, map |
| Nov 7 | Panoramic Center, Beacon Hill, Seattle | Green Building Slam: ten short talks by innovative architects and builders, plus light refreshments and networking. | Website, map, photos, video |
| Nov 7 | Seattle Design Center, Georgetown, Seattle | Free Short Run Comix Festival, featuring books, zines, comics and animation by creators and independent publishers. | Website, map, photos |
| Nov 7 | Latvian Community Center, Pinehurst, Seattle | Heather Tartan Ball, a Scottish ball with Scottish music and dancing, a silent auction, meat pies and a no-host bar. Guests must be 21 or older. | Information, map, tickets |
| Nov 7 | Bellevue Square, Bellevue | Free Diwali festival featuring Indian dance, art and clothing exhibitions, a photo booth and temporary mehndi. | Information, map, video |
| Nov 7 | Hyatt House, Redmond | Songea’s Kids Soiree benefit evening: a wine and appetizer reception, buffet dinner, auctions and stories about efforts to help children in Tanzania. | Information, map, tickets and donations, photos |
| Nov 7 | St. Stephen the Martyr, Renton | Wine tasting and a charity auction supporting housing assistance. | Information, map, tickets, photos |
| Nov 7 | Thomas Family Farm, Snohomish | Snohomish Brewfest, featuring drinks from breweries, wineries, cideries and distilleries, live music, football on screen and Mexican food. A government-issued ID confirming you are 21 or older is required; no animals allowed. | Website, map, photos, video |
| Nov 7 | Downtown Auburn | Free Veterans Day parade and ceremony featuring veterans’ units, military vehicles, motorcycles, 20 marching bands and floats. | Information, map, route, photos, video |
| Nov 7 | Tacoma Convention Center, Tacoma | Grit City Comic Show: meet comic book creators, join discussions and games, and browse vendor booths. Tickets cost $12. | Website, map, tickets, video |
| Nov 7 | Asia Pacific Cultural Center, Tacoma | Taste of Asia Pacific cooking class: explore the cuisine of Tokelau and dishes featuring coconut, seafood and traditional preserves. | Tickets and information, upcoming events, map, photos, video |
| Nov 7 | Agriplex, Puyallup | Brewallup craft beer festival, with beer and cider from local producers, three bands, a car show and food trucks. Tickets include a glass and eight tasting pours; guests must be 21 or older. | Information, map, photos |
| Nov 7 | Canterwood Golf and Country Club, Gig Harbor | Indulge tasting evening, featuring dishes from local chefs, a drink, appetizers, live music, games and an auction supporting older adults. | Information, map, tickets, photos |
| Nov 7–8 | Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, Seattle | Sea-Meow Convention: 100 vendors selling cat-themed products, workshops, celebrity cats, performances, a costume contest and cat adoptions. | Website, map, floor plan, photos, video |
| Nov 7–8 | SIFF Cinema Uptown, Seattle | Turkish Film Festival featuring feature-length and short films. After Saturday evening’s screening, a festival party will be held at KEXP. | Festival website, map, photos |
| Nov 7–8 | Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden, Federal Way | Free Fall Foliage Festival featuring tours, craft booths, food trucks and a children’s scavenger hunt. | Festival website, map, photos |
| Nov 7–8 | Spanaway Lake High School, Spanaway | Spanaway Lake Craft Fair, featuring 150 local vendors. | Information, map, admission details, photos |
| Nov 7 and 14 | Various Seattle neighborhoods | Walking architecture tours: on Nov 7, grand homes on Capitol Hill and mid-20th-century buildings in Ravenna; on Nov 14, the hilltop neighborhood of Queen Anne. | Tours, video |
| Nov 7 and 21 | Husky Stadium, University District, Seattle | Home games for the University of Washington Huskies football team: Nov 7 vs. Penn State and Nov 21 vs. Indiana. | Schedule, map, tickets |
| Nov 7 and 21 | Washington State Fair Events Center, Puyallup | Motorcycle and ATV races on an indoor track. Children under 5 get in free. | Event page, schedule, map, photos, video |
| Nov 7–Dec 20, Saturdays and Sundays | Hotel Sorrento, First Hill, Seattle | Holiday tea with black, green or herbal tea, sandwiches and sweets served on a tiered stand. On Dec 19 and 20, there will be an ugly holiday sweater contest. | Tickets and information, map |
| Nov 8–Dec 27, Sundays | Fishermen’s Terminal, Interbay, Seattle | Late-morning lake cruise with a buffet and two hours of scenic views from your own table aboard the boat. | Tickets and information, map, video |
| Nov 8, 2026–Jan 3, 2027 | Lumen Field, Pioneer Square, Seattle | Home games for the Seattle Seahawks. This week: Nov 8 vs. the Arizona Cardinals. | Team website, map, tickets, photos |
| Nov 9, 2026–Mar 6, 2027 | Alaska Airlines Arena, University District, Seattle | Washington Huskies basketball games. On Nov 9, the team faces Mississippi Valley State. | Schedule, map, tickets, photos |
| Nov 10–Dec 27 | Village Theatre, Issaquah | The musical “Come from Away” tells the story of Newfoundland residents who took in thousands of airline passengers stranded after all flights were grounded on September 11. | Information and tickets, map |