The first week of November offers a packed schedule around Seattle, with something for everyone: ballet and theater performances, music at the Baba Obscura festival, a free Diwali celebration, and a local artists’ market. Sports fans can catch the Kraken, Sounders, and Washington Huskies, while those looking for unusual experiences can tour underground Seattle, visit a haunted house, or see an acrobatic ballet. This roundup is based on information from Events12: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Events Around Seattle: November 3–10, 2026
| Date | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov 3 | Seattle, Benaroya Hall | National Geographic Live: scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and travelers talk about their work and share photos and videos. November’s topic is vampire animals, such as mosquitoes and bats. | Website, map |
| Nov 3–15 | Various locations | Theater performances: Nov 3 — the dark comedy Oh, Mary! at the Paramount; Nov 4 — Eureka Day at Seattle Rep, Ragtime in Everett, and Smoke on the Mountain in Greenwood; Nov 5 — the road-trip comedy Neha and Neel in Green Lake. | — |
| Nov 3–Dec 31 | Seattle, Pioneer Square | Tour the underground streets of old Seattle, buried after the Great Fire of 1889. | Tickets and tour, map, photo, video |
| Nov 4–29 | Various locations in Western Washington | Seattle International Comedy Competition: comics perform at 15 venues and compete for prizes. No shows on Mondays or Tuesdays. | Website, schedule, video |
| Nov 4–Apr 3 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena | Home-game season for the Seattle Kraken hockey team. Through Nov 10, they play the Calgary Flames on Nov 4 and the New York Rangers on Nov 7. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| Nov 4–Dec 31 | Seattle, Tacoma, and the Eastside | Free things to do: Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, gardens, walking trails, a sculpture park, and more. | — |
| Nov 5 | Seattle and Tacoma | On the first Thursday of the month, admission is free at several museums, including the Seattle Art Museum, Museum of Flight, Nordic Museum, and Tacoma Art Museum. | — |
| 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 Burien Community Center; Nov 7 at Phinney Center. | — |
| Nov 5–7 | Seattle, Capitol Hill | Queen of the Sky: A Demon Ballet, an immersive acrobatic ballet combining physical theater and aerial acrobatics. It tells the story of a famous aviator caught in a nuclear storm. | Information and tickets, map, video |
| Nov 5–7 | Seattle, Georgetown | Georgetown Morgue, a haunted house recommended for ages 12 and up; closed Monday through Wednesday. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 5–8 | Seattle, Belltown and Pioneer Square | Baba Obscura music festival: performances across six stages at four venues, with The Black Angels and Provoker among the artists. | Website, venue map, tickets |
| Nov 5–9 | SeaTac, DoubleTree Hotel Seattle Airport | Swing dance convention featuring professional workshops and dance parties with DJs. | Website, map |
| Nov 5–19 | Various locations | Art walks at Seattle Art Walks and in other cities: Nov 5 — Pioneer Square; Nov 12 — Capitol Hill and West Seattle; Nov 13 — Belltown; Nov 14 — Ballard and Georgetown; Nov 19 — Edmonds. | Schedule |
| Nov 6 | Seattle, SoDo | Pour tasting event: wines from about 20 urban wineries, live music, and food. Ages 21+. | Tickets and information, map, photo |
| Nov 6–8 | Seattle, Sand Point | At the Best of the Northwest Art and Fine Craft Show, 115 artists will present jewelry, clothing, paintings, glasswork, and sculpture. Food trucks will be on site. | Website, map, tickets, photo |
| Nov 6–8 | Port Gamble, Port Gamble Theater | Ghost Conference featuring paranormal investigations, guest speakers, workshops, and tours of the historic town. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 6–14 | Seattle, Belltown | Hot Stove Society cooking classes: a professional chef prepares dishes for participants to sample. Nov 6 — coq au vin; Nov 7 — Eastern European brunch; Nov 14 — Middle Eastern lunch and Italian pasta with salad. | Classes and tickets, map, video |
| Nov 6–15 | Seattle, Seattle Center | Pacific Northwest Ballet performs four works, including George Balanchine’s one-act ballet La Sonnambula, as part of Ghost Stories. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 6–29 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight concerts: a string quartet performs familiar tunes in halls lit with electric candles. Through Nov 10: Dolly Parton on Nov 6; ABBA and Queen on Nov 6; Joe Hisaishi and Ariana Grande on Nov 7; Led Zeppelin on Nov 8. | Tickets and schedule, video |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Seattle Center | Free Diwali festival featuring classical and folk dance, mehndi, face painting, Indian food, an art exhibit, and workshops. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Pioneer Square | Seattle Sounders home game against LAFC at Lumen Field. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Capitol Hill | Free Polish fall bazaar featuring traditional dishes, baked goods, and Polish handicrafts. | Information, map |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Beacon Hill | Green Building Slam: ten short talks by innovative architects and builders, light refreshments, and a chance to mingle. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Georgetown | Free Short Run Comix festival featuring books, zines, comics, and animation by independent creators. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Pinehurst | Heather Tartan Ball & Silent Auction: an evening of Scottish music and dancing, a silent auction, meat pies, and a bar. Ages 21+. | Website, tickets, map |
| Nov 7 | Bellevue, Bellevue Square | Free Diwali festival featuring dance performances, Indian art and clothing, a photo booth, and temporary henna art. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 7–8 | Seattle, Seattle Center | Sea-Meow cat convention featuring more than 100 vendor booths, workshops, performances, a costume contest, and cat adoptions. | Website, venue map, photo, video |
| Nov 7–8 | Seattle, Lower Queen Anne | Seattle Turkish Film Festival: feature films and shorts, followed by a party at KEXP after Saturday evening’s screening. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 7–8 | Federal Way, Rhododendron Species Botanical Garden | Free Fall Foliage Festival featuring tours, craft vendors, food trucks, and a scavenger hunt for kids. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 7 | Seattle, Husky Stadium | Washington Huskies home football game against Penn State. | Schedule, tickets, map |
| Nov 7–20 | Seattle, First Hill | Holiday tea on Saturdays and Sundays, with black, green, or herbal tea, sandwiches, and sweets. | Information and tickets, map |
| Nov 8–Jan 3 | Seattle, Lumen Field | Seattle Seahawks home football season. The next game is against the Arizona Cardinals on Nov 8. | Website, tickets, photos, map |
| Nov 9–Mar 6 | Seattle, University District | Washington Huskies basketball season. Upcoming games: Nov 9 against Mississippi Valley State and Nov 19 against Utah Tech. | Schedule, tickets, photos, map |
| Nov 10–Dec 27 | Issaquah, Village Theatre | The musical Come From Away tells the story of Newfoundland residents who welcomed thousands of airline passengers stranded after flights were grounded on September 11. | Website, map |
| Nov 11 | Various locations | Veterans Day events take place in Ballard, Bellevue, Des Moines, Gig Harbor, Lynnwood, Olympia, SeaTac, Seattle, and Tacoma. | Information about the Auburn parade |
| Nov 11 | Mill Creek | Free Veterans Day ceremony and parade featuring military and school bands, color guards, classic and military vehicles. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 11 | Washington State Parks | Parking is free at state parks on Veterans Day. Leashed dogs are allowed, with a few exceptions. | Free days information, list of dog restrictions |
| Nov 11 | U.S. national parks | Free admission to national parks on Veterans Day for U.S. citizens and residents. | Free days information |
| Nov 12 | Seattle, Seattle Aquarium | After-hours event for adults featuring themed activities, a scavenger hunt, access to exhibits, a bar, and food. Ages 21+. | Website, map |
| Nov 12 | Seattle, The Triple Door | Misfit Cabaret: Ghosted, a variety show featuring “spirits” from drag, burlesque, and circus. | Tickets and information, map, photo, video |
| Nov 12–14 | Puyallup, Washington State Fair Events Center | Sewing and craft festival with workshops, seminars, and vendors selling fabrics and supplies. Parking is free. | Website, map, coupon, photo |
| Nov 13 | Seattle, South Lake Union | A pianist performs five piano sonatas by Ludwig van Beethoven. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 13–14 | Seattle, Sand Point | Gobble Up market features 80 local food and drink makers, with sauces, tea, kitchenware, and food for sale. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 13–14 | Bellevue | Free used winter sports gear sale featuring skis, snowboards, snowshoes, and winter clothing. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 13–15 | Seattle, SoDo | Seattle International Auto Show: about 300 new cars and trucks, including electric and hybrid vehicles, with test drives available. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 13–15 | Seattle, Lower Queen Anne | Romanian Film Festival featuring films with English subtitles and dark humor. Actors and directors will attend some screenings. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 13–15 | Poulsbo | Free tour of 14 art studios showcasing work by 53 artists. | Website, studio map |
| Nov 13–Jan 17 | Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo | WildLanterns features large-scale lanterns depicting animals and landscapes from around the world. Snacks are available, and a show takes place in the entrance building. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 14 | Seattle, Phinney Ridge | Winter Beer Taste: ten sample pours from 25 breweries and cideries, snacks, and DJ music. Ages 21+. | Website and tickets, tickets, map, photo |
| Nov 14 | Tacoma | Free children’s market featuring 61 booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17, selling food, art, toys, and other goods. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 14–15 | Seattle, Capitol Hill | O-Jak Bridge Festival brings Korean and Chinese traditions together with taekwondo, K-pop, ballet, and contemporary dance. Art vendors will also be on site. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 15 | Lynnwood | Antique Doll & Toy Market featuring 50 sellers of antique and vintage dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears. | Information, map, photo, video |
| Nov 15–26 | Various locations | Thanksgiving runs and walks: Nov 15 — Kirkland Turkey Trot; Nov 21 — Fairwood Turkey Trot in Renton; Nov 22 — ugly sweater run at Green Lake; Nov 26 — races in Seattle, Issaquah, Tacoma, and Gig Harbor. | — |
| Nov 18–22 | Seattle, Lower Queen Anne | Cinema Italian Style festival featuring 12 Italian films with English subtitles. On opening night, Nov 18, attendees can go to a party at KEXP. | Website, map |
| Nov 18–Jan 3 | Auburn, White River Valley Museum | Free exhibit of a dozen Christmas trees decorated by local businesses. | Website, opening information, map, video |
| Nov 19 | Seattle, Central District | The Totally ’80s Sing Along: 1980s music videos with on-screen lyrics so the audience can sing along. | Tickets, map, video |
| Nov 19 | Tacoma | On the third Thursday of the month, admission is free at several Tacoma museums: Foss Waterway Seaport, Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum. | — |
| Nov 19–22 | Seattle, Georgetown | Seattle Butoh Festival: performances by butoh dancers, who paint their faces white and move in unusual ways, from playful to grotesque. Thursday’s cabaret is free. | Website, tickets, map |
| Nov 19–Jan 1 | Seattle, Downtown | Free display of four gingerbread creations at the Sheraton Grand Seattle, open daily. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 19–Jan 3 | Various locations | Holiday shows: opening Nov 19 — the romantic comedy The Flight Before Xmas and family musical Chicka Chicka Boom Boom; Nov 20 — musical A Christmas Story in Tacoma; Nov 21 — the parody A Very Die Hard Christmas in Everett. | — |
| Nov 20 | Seattle, Woodland Park Zoo | Night Owls for adults features WildLanterns light displays, animal encounters, a carousel, and holiday lounges with fireplaces, cocktails, and food. Ages 21+. | Tickets and information, map, photo, video |
| Nov 20–22 | Seattle, Ballard | Julefest, an outdoor Scandinavian Christmas festival featuring food, craft vendors, activities for kids, musicians, and a beer garden. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 20–22 | Seattle, Sand Point | Renegade Craft Fair: handmade goods from 180 independent makers and food trucks in the Magnuson Park hangar. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 20–28 | Bellevue, Meydenbauer Center | Sumo + Sushi: three sumo wrestlers compete in six exhibition bouts. Sushi is available to order. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 20–Dec 26 | Seattle, Seattle Center | Christmas Market featuring holiday decorations, gifts from 80 craftspeople, food and drinks—including mulled wine—and family entertainment. Closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas Day. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 21 | Seattle, Pacific Science Center | Brewology: tasting beer, cider, and wine, chatting with brewers, and exploring the museum after hours. Ages 21+. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 21 | Seattle, Central District | Cranksgiving, a bicycle scavenger hunt for Thanksgiving groceries. The food collected is donated to a food bank. | Website, map |
| Nov 21 | Seattle, Columbia City | Monthly night market featuring eight food trucks, about 20 craftspeople and vendors, live music, and a beer garden. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 21 | Seattle, White Center | Rat City Roller Derby match; snacks will be available for purchase. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 21 | Everett | Seattle International Fashion Film Festival featuring a red carpet, fashion film screenings, and an awards ceremony. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 21–22 | Seattle, Magnolia | Free Native Arts Market featuring clothing, jewelry, woodwork, drums, and art prints. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 21–22 | Monroe | Free Oddmall Emporium of the Weird featuring unusual work by 170 artists and makers, food trucks, and free parking. | Information, map, photo |
| Nov 21–22 | Spanaway Park, near Tacoma | Walk a two-mile route featuring animated light displays and food trucks. The drive-through version starts Nov 27. | Information, parking, map |
| Nov 21–Jan 10 | Tulalip, Tulalip Amphitheater | Tulalip Lights & Ice: 9.7 million lights around the casino entrance ponds and amphitheater, plus an ice rink, food stands, and a beer garden. Santa visits on select evenings. | Website, site map, photo, video |
| Nov 24 | Bothell, McMenamins Anderson School | UFO Northwest talk about UFO sightings in the Pacific Northwest and how Washington State became the source of stories about the “Men in Black.” | Information, map |
| Nov 26 | Seattle and surrounding areas | Some places for recreation and outings are open on Thanksgiving, including Bellevue Botanical Garden, Kubota Garden, Seattle Aquarium, movie theaters, and ice rinks in Bellevue and Tulalip. | — |
| Nov 26 | Seattle and surrounding areas | Restaurants open on Thanksgiving for dine-in service or takeout. | Gayot Guide, OpenTable, Seattle’s Child, Seattle Times |
| Nov 26 | Seattle, Eastlake | Thanksgiving cruise featuring a buffet, bar, and 2.5-hour tour of Lake Union and Lake Washington. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 27 | Seattle, Downtown | Free tree and star-lighting ceremony at Westlake Park, with fireworks. Family activities and holiday characters will be there during the day. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 27–28 | Seattle, North Delridge | Free Native Arts Market featuring visual art, crafts, postcards, jewelry, smoked salmon, and other food products. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–28 | Snohomish, Thomas Family Farm | Free holiday market featuring 120 craft booths and food trucks. Santa will be there on Friday. | Information, map, photo |
| Nov 27–29 | Seattle, Sand Point | GeekCraft Expo Holiday Market: handmade gifts for fans of pop culture and technology from 100 vendors. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 2 | Seattle, Fairmont Olympic Hotel | Free exhibit of 20 designer Christmas trees in the hotel lobby. A free Teddy Bear Suite is also open on the second floor. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 27–Dec 5 | Various locations | Free Christmas tree-lighting ceremonies: Nov 27 — Bellevue, Everett, and Seattle; Nov 28 — Arlington, Edmonds, Kirkland, Seattle, Snohomish, and Tacoma; Nov 29 — Monroe and Olympia; Nov 30 — Lacey. | — |
| Nov 27–Dec 23 | Seattle, Renton, and Kirkland | Christmas Ship Festival: ride on the lead boat with its choir, follow it aboard another vessel, or watch a free performance from shore. | Festival, tickets, video: bonfire, video: ship |
| Nov 27–Dec 23 | Seattle, Downtown | An improvised Christmas story: audience suggestions take the plot of a story about Scrooge and Tiny Tim in unexpected directions. | Tickets, map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 24 | Bellevue | Free outdoor Snowflake Lane show featuring music, lights, artificial snow, dancers, and drummers along Bellevue Way. | Website, parade route map, road closure information, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 24 | Leavenworth | Free Village of Lights celebration featuring festive lights, gingerbread houses, activities for kids, and cocoa. Santa, carolers, and musicians perform on a scheduled basis. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 27 | Seattle, 5th Avenue Theatre | Musical The Wonderful Wizard of Oz, based on the original story of Dorothy, her dog, and a magical kingdom. | Website, map |
| Nov 27–Dec 27 | Seattle, Union Arts Center | Charles Dickens’s A Christmas Carol, about the transformation of miserly Scrooge, staged with actors and special effects. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 27 | Seattle, Seattle Center | Free Winterfest featuring holiday lights, music, carolers, comedy, dance, model trains, vendors, and ice sculptures. | Website, map |
| Nov 27–Dec 27 | Seattle, McCaw Hall | Pacific Northwest Ballet’s The Nutcracker by George Balanchine, with a live orchestra, sets, costumes, and a large cast. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 28 | Stanwood | The Lights of Christmas: a million lights, festive displays, and characters. On select days, visitors drive through the route; on other days, they walk. | Website, site map, map, video |
| Nov 27–Dec 30 | Issaquah, Cougar Mountain Zoo | Reindeer Festival: the zoo is transformed into the North Pole, where visitors can meet Santa and his reindeer. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–Jan 3 | Tacoma, Point Defiance Zoo | Zoolights features 1.5 million holiday lights and light displays throughout the zoo. | Website, map, site map, photo, video |
| Nov 27–Jan 3 | Spanaway Park | Fantasy Lights: drive a two-mile route past more than 300 holiday light displays synchronized to music. | Website, walking route, map, video |
| Nov 28 | Seattle, Pike Place Market | Free Magic in the Market celebration featuring Christmas choirs, Santa, children’s crafts, a scavenger hunt, and a tree-lighting ceremony with Can Can dancers. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 28 | Seattle, University District | Seattle’s Tribute to The Last Waltz benefit concert: dozens of musicians perform songs from the celebrated rock film. | Website, map, photos, video |
| Nov 28 | Tacoma, Pantages Theater | Sounds of the Season: Tacoma Concert Band performs holiday music for the whole family. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 28 | Tacoma, Pantages Theater | Free tree-lighting ceremony featuring Santa, refreshments, and music by a brass quintet. | Website, map, photo |
| Nov 28–29 | Tacoma, University of Puget Sound | Festival of Trees: children’s activities, a gift shop, and visits with Santa among decorated trees and wreaths. | Website, map, photo, video |
| Nov 28–Dec 19 | Various locations | International music concerts: Nov 28–29 — German Christmas carols in Seattle; Dec 5 — Italian, French, and Mexican music in Seattle; additional concerts follow in Seattle, Tacoma, Lynnwood, and Kenmore. | — |
| Nov 28–Dec 20 | North Bend, Northwest Railway Museum | North Pole Limited: a two-hour train ride with a gift from Santa, cookies, hot chocolate, and children’s crafts. | Website and tickets, map, photo |
| Nov 28–Dec 31 | Bellevue, Bellevue Botanical Garden | Garden d’Lights features half a million colorful lights and displays throughout the botanical garden. Tickets must be purchased online for a specific time. | Website and tickets, map, photo, video, video tour |
| Nov 29 | Seattle, Seattle Center | Seattle Marathon and half marathon: about 15,000 participants start near the Museum of Pop Culture. | Website, map, video |
| Nov 29 | Seattle, Climate Pledge Arena | Trans-Siberian Orchestra presents The Ghosts of Christmas Eve, a concert-show featuring rock music, electric violins, and laser effects. | Information, tickets, map, video |
