The week of May 4–10 in Seattle promises a packed schedule: from baseball games and music premieres to flower festivals, street fairs and vivid performances—suitable for food lovers, music fans, and families alike. This roundup includes stadium games and theater premieres, nighttime drone shows, craft and film festivals, free museum days and dozens of themed neighborhood walks—a brief guide to the most interesting events for the coming week. Sources: Events12 (Seattle) and organizers' promotional materials.
Event roundup in Seattle and nearby areas (May 4–10)
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 4 – Sept. 27 | SoDo, T‑Mobile Park | Home games of the Seattle Mariners at T‑Mobile Park. | Team site, map, tickets |
| May 4 – Oct. 31 | Waterfront, Elliott Bay | Two‑hour sailing cruises on the schooner Bay Lady with panoramic views of Elliott Bay. Departure from Seattle's Tall Ship pier. | Info, video |
| May 4 – Dec. 26 | Seattle | Taste of Seattle walking food tours: Pike Place Market, downtown chocolate, coffee on Capitol Hill, wine & dessert tour. | — |
| May 4 – Dec. 31 | Various locations, Seattle area | Selection of free activities: Ballard Locks tours, Bellevue Botanical Garden, museums, dance nights, walking trails, and more. | — |
| May 5 – 6 | Downtown, Paramount Theatre | Popularizer of science Neil deGrasse Tyson gives two talks: on the latest discoveries in the Universe and on science as a way of knowing. | Info, map, tickets |
| May 5 – 17 | Downtown, 5th Avenue Theatre | Andrew Lloyd Webber’s musical "Jesus Christ Superstar" with live orchestra and energetic dancing. | Info, map |
| May 5 – 30 | Belltown, Hotel Andra | Hot Stove Society culinary classes: watch the chef at work, tastings and themed dinners (Mexican steak, Moroccan dinner, Georgian cuisine, etc.). | Classes, map, video |
| May 6 | Issaquah, Pickering Barn | Grape Escape evening: tastings of wine, spirits and beer from ~20 local producers, bites from restaurants and a charity auction. | Info, map, tickets, photos |
| May 6 | Federal Way, PAEC | Step Afrika show: energetic African‑style stepping with footwork, clapping, songs, humor and audience participation. | Info, map, video |
| May 7 | Seattle and Tacoma, museums | Free Thursday: free admission to major museums (Museum of History & Industry, Museum of Flight, The Nordic Museum, art museums, etc., by schedule). | — |
| May 7 – 9 | University District, Meany Center | Mark Morris Dance Group presents "Dances to American Music: Soul of America" with live music. | Info, map, video |
| May 7 – 9 | Sequim | Sequim Irrigation Festival: art walks, kids’ activities, craft fair, car shows, breakfast and parade — the state’s oldest festival. | Info, map, photos |
| May 7 – 16 | Seattle, various venues | Seattle Beer Week: dozens of craft beer tasting and food‑pairing events at bars and breweries across the city. | Site |
| May 7 – 17 | Seattle, various venues | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF): independent films from around the world, special programs and opening/closing parties. | Festival, booklet, programs, video |
| May 7 – 21 | Various neighborhoods | Evening Art Walks: walking routes through galleries and storefront art in Pioneer Square, Belltown, Ballard, Capitol Hill, West Seattle and more. | Info |
| May 8 | Snoqualmie, Northwest Railway Museum | Wine Train Excursion: scenic ride with snacks, a glass and eight wine tastings. | Info, map, photos |
| May 8 | Tacoma, Urban Grace | The 253 Short Film Party: screening of 31 short films made in 3 days, with audience voting, prizes and food. | Info, map, photos, video |
| May 8 – 9 | Redmond, Marymoor Park | DroneArt Show: Space Chase — nighttime light show of 1,200 drones synchronized to music, telling a story about friendship in the Universe. | Info, map, video |
| May 8 – 10 | Ellensburg and area | Get Intimate with the Shrub‑Steppe: nature tours, birdwatching, live reptile booths, rafting and tours to wind farms. | Info, map, site map |
| May 8 – 16 | Seattle Center, Cornish Playhouse | Contemporary dance piece Whim W’Him "Spring ’26" featuring new works by three choreographers. | Info, map, video |
| May 8 – 17 | Seattle Center, McCaw Hall | Bizet’s opera "Carmen" in a Seattle Opera production, sung in French with English surtitles. | Info, map, video |
| May 8 – 17 | Camano Island | Camano Island Studio Tour: self‑guided tour of 24 artist studios and galleries, including a sculpture park. | Info, map, tour map, photos |
| May 8 – June 6 | Ballard, Egan’s Ballard Jam House | Seattle Cabaret Festival: series of intimate concerts—rock, blues, chanson, satire and singer‑songwriter sets in small venues. | Site, map, tickets |
| May 9 | Seattle Center, Armory | "A Glimpse of China" festival: Chinese food, music, crafts, calligraphy, traditional costumes and art exhibition. | Info, map |
| May 9 | Seattle Center, Pacific Science Center | Science After Dark: STEM Art Walk — science‑art installations, workshops and electronic music, 21+ bar. | Info, map, photos, video |
| May 9 | Queen Anne | Queen Anne Spring Wine Walk: evening wine tastings at neighborhood shops (21+). | Info, map |
| May 9 | SoDo, Emerald City Trapeze | Aeroshow Silver Foxes: The Eras Tour — aerial acrobatics by performers 45+ with decade‑themed acts. | Info, map, tickets |
| May 9 | Beacon Hill, El Centro de la Raza | Beacon Arts Street Fair: music, artisan market, food trucks and family activities. | Info, map, site map, photos |
| May 9 | Seattle, various neighborhoods | Annual West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day — hundreds of garage sales across West Seattle. | Site, interactive map, PDF map, photos |
| May 9 | Seward Park | World Migratory Bird Day celebration: interactive booths, short films and family activities at the Audubon center. | Info, map |
| May 9 | Edmonds, Frances Anderson Center | Edmonds Spring Fest: 100 local artists and food trucks outdoors. | Info, map, video |
| May 9 | Edmonds, multiple venues | Edmonds Jazz Connection school jazz festival featuring top student ensembles. | Info, map, video |
| May 9 | Edmonds / Maple Valley / North Bend / Puyallup etc. | Series of local events: Mother’s Day teas, wine walks, beer & wine festivals, sales, reptile and toy shows, street festivals. | Examples, Sip, Suds & Si, Sip Puyallup |
| May 9 – 10 | Pike Place Market | Flower Festival: dozens of farmers selling bouquets for Mother’s Day, street musicians under the market clock. | Info, map, photos, video |
| May 9 – 10 | Central District, Washington Hall | Seattle Art Book Fair: independent publishers, book designers and artist‑book makers, talks and installations. | Site, map, photos, video |
| May 9 – 10 | Bellevue, Meydenbauer Center | Family ballet "Alice in Wonderland" for children ages 3–10. | Info, map |
| May 9 – 10 | Federal Way, Pacific Bonsai Museum | BonsaiFest: hundreds of bonsai, live shaping demonstrations, tours and food trucks. | Info, map, photos, video |
| May 9 – 10 | Leavenworth, Front Street Park | Maifest: European folk music, Tyrolean dancers, yodeling, parade and Bavarian‑style run. | Info, map, photos |
| May 9 – 30 | Seattle and neighborhoods | Themed walking tours by the Seattle Architecture Foundation: waterfront history, skyscrapers, Art Deco, Mount Baker and Queen Anne neighborhoods. | Tours, FAQ, video |
| May 9 – June 7 | Everett, Everett Performing Arts Center | Musical "Grease" about high school life and romance in the 1950s with songs and dancing. | Info, map, photos, video |
| May 9 – Oct. 31 | Skykomish, miniature railway | Ride the Great Northern & Cascade Railway miniature train across a bridge and through a tunnel, visit the museum and gift shop. | Site, map, photos, video |
| May 9 – Nov. 7 | Pioneer Square, Lumen Field | Home matches of the Seattle Sounders at Lumen Field. | Site, map, tickets |
| May 10 | Downtown, Unexpected Productions | Mother’s Day improv comedy show at Unexpected Productions theater on Post Alley. | Info, map, photos |
| May 10 | Central District, Central Cinema | Screening of the musical "Mamma Mia" starring Meryl Streep, sing‑along encouraged. | Info, map, video |
| May 10 | Kenmore, Postdoc Brewing | Beer Run 5K by Brewery Running Series with a finishing beer mug, music and food trucks. | Info, map, photos, video |
| May 10 – 30 | Various venues | Candlelight Concerts — hour‑long string quartet concerts "by candlelight" with programs featuring Coldplay, ABBA & Queen, Pink Floyd, Hans Zimmer and more. | Info, video |
| May 10 – Nov. 1 | Pioneer Square, Lumen Field | Matches of the Seattle Reign women’s soccer team at Lumen Field. | Site, map, tickets |