The week beginning May 10, 2026, promises a packed calendar — from flower markets at Pike Place celebrating Mother's Day and immersive film events at SIFF to musical and theater premieres: musicals at the 5th Avenue and in Everett, Bizet's opera Carmen at McCaw Hall, and a family ballet in Bellevue. Beer lovers will find tastings during Seattle Beer Week and a festive Beer Run at a Kenmore brewery; those who prefer nature and art tourism can take studio tours on Vashon and Camano, visit BonsaiFest in Federal Way, or sail aboard the Tall Ship Bay Lady in Elliott Bay. Sports fans can catch home games for the Mariners and Seattle Reign, while food walks and lake cruises round out the weekend lineup. Details and schedules at events12.com/seattle.
Seattle area events in the coming week
| Date(s) | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| May 10 | Downtown, Pike Place Market, 85 Pike St, Seattle | Pike Place Flower Festival: dozens of farmers selling bouquets for Mother's Day, music under the market clock. | Event site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 10 | Downtown, Unexpected Productions Improv, 1428 Post Alley, Seattle | Improv show Mother’s Day Improv Show — an hour of comedy about motherhood. | Tickets, Map, Photo |
| May 10 | Various restaurants | Restaurants recommended by online guides are offering special Mother's Day brunches and dinners. | |
| May 10 | Eastlake, Chandler’s Cove, 901 Fairview Ave N, Seattle | Lake Union Mother’s Day Cruise with brunch and dinner sailings (both on the same day). | Cruise site, Map, Photo |
| May 10 | Central District, Washington Hall, 153 14th Ave, Seattle | Seattle Art Book Fair: fair of art and self-published books, talks, installations, and about 80 participating publishers. | Fair site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 10 | Central District, Central Cinema, 1411 21st Ave, Seattle | Screening of the musical "Mamma Mia" with Meryl Streep — a singing and dancing bride-mother. | Info & tickets, Map, Trailer |
| May 10 | Bellevue, Meydenbauer Center, 11000 NE 6th St, Bellevue | Family ballet Alice in Wonderland: a production for children ages 3–10 in a world of fairy tale and dance. | Show site, Map |
| May 10 | Kenmore, Postdoc Brewing, 7204 NE 175th St, Kenmore | Beer Run: a 5K fun run with beer, music, food trucks, and prizes, starting at the brewery. | Race series, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 10 | Vashon Island | Vashon Island Visual Artists Studio Tour: self-guided visits to roughly 43 studios and galleries representing 140 artists. | Tour site |
| May 10 | Federal Way, Pacific Bonsai Museum, 2515 S 336th St, Federal Way | BonsaiFest: hundreds of bonsai, demonstrations, tours, and food trucks at the bonsai museum. | Festival site, Map, Photos, Video |
| May 10 | Ellensburg and surrounding areas (Yakima Canyon Interpretive Center, etc.) | Nature weekend Get Intimate with the Shrub-Steppe: hikes, birdwatching, science exhibits, rafting, and tours of wind farms in eastern Washington. | Event site, Center map, Sites map |
| May 10 | Leavenworth, Front Street Park, 820 Front St, Leavenworth | Maifest in Bavarian Leavenworth: folk music, Tyrolean dances, yodelers, and a Sunday run. | Festival site, Map, Photo |
| May 10–16 | Seattle, various bars and breweries | Seattle Beer Week: dozens of beer tastings and food pairings across the city. | Official site |
| May 10–17 | Seattle, various cinemas | Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF): one of the largest festivals of independent film from around the world, with special programs and opening/closing parties. | SIFF site, Interactive brochure, Programs, Video |
| May 10–17 | Downtown, The 5th Avenue Theatre, 1308 5th Ave, Seattle | Andrew Lloyd Webber musical Jesus Christ Superstar with a rock orchestra, powerful choreography, and dramatic storyline. | Theatre site, Map |
| May 10–17 | Seattle Center, McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St, Seattle | Bizet opera Carmen: the classic story of a passionate gypsy, performed in French with English supertitles. | Seattle Opera site, Map, Video |
| May 10–17 | Camano Island, various studios | Camano Island Studio Tour: a self-guided tour of 24 art studios and galleries without a ferry. | Tour site, Tour map, Photo |
| May 10–June 7 | Everett Performing Arts Center, 2710 Wetmore Ave, Everett | Musical Grease: a nostalgic trip to the 1950s about high school romance and rock ’n’ roll. | Village Theatre site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 10–June 20 | Seattle and suburbs (various theaters) | A selection of plays: Appropriate at Seattle Rep, The Mountaintop, Robin Hood and fairy tales at Seattle Children’s Theatre, Barefoot in the Park, The Mysterious Affair at Styles, musical She Loves Me, and more. | |
| May 10–Oct. 31 | Waterfront, Seattle's Tall Ship, 2201 Alaskan Way, Seattle | Sailing cruises on the Tall Ship Bay Lady in Elliott Bay: daytime and sunset sails, snacks and drinks sold on board. | Info, Video |
| May 10–Nov. 1 | Pioneer Square, Lumen Field, 800 Occidental Ave S, Seattle | Home matches for the women’s soccer team Seattle Reign (NWSL) during the season. | Schedule & tickets, Map, Tickets (reseller) |
| May 10–Dec. 26 | Seattle, various routes | Seattle food walking tours: Pike Place Market, chocolate tour, Capitol Hill coffee, wine/cheese/chocolate pairings. | |
| May 10–Dec. 31 | Seattle and surroundings | Free classes and activities: Ballard Locks tours, Bellevue Botanical Garden, classical music, dance bands, museums and parks across the city. | |
| May 10 | Chicago (Mariners road game) | MLB game: Seattle Mariners vs Chicago White Sox (road game, with the regular home month starting May 15). | Schedule, Tickets |
| May 10 | Various locations (U.S. national parks) | Free entrance to U.S. national parks for Memorial Day for U.S. citizens and residents. | NPS info |
| May 10 | Tukwila, Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way, Tukwila | Home rugby match: Seattle Seawolves vs Anthem Rugby Carolina in MLR. | Schedule, Map, Tickets, Video |
| May 10 | Downtown, Moore Theatre / Jazz Alley / etc. (concerts) | Boys Like Girls at Moore Theatre and jazz-fusion Spyro Gyra at Jazz Alley. | |
| May 10 | Downtown, Moore Theatre / Jazz Alley / etc. (concerts) | Other concerts on May 10 (see concert listings for local and touring artists). | |
| May 10–June 7 | SoDo, T-Mobile Park, 1250 1st Ave S, Seattle | Home and away games for the Seattle Mariners during the MLB season, including a home series against the San Diego Padres May 15–17. | Schedule, Map, Tickets |
| May 10–Oct. 31 | Skykomish, Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 5th St N | Saturday rides on a miniature train through a bridge and tunnel, with a souvenir shop. | Railway site, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 10–Sept. 1 | Seattle, Bellevue, North Bend | Summer bus Trailhead Direct: affordable transport to popular mountain trails (Issaquah Alps, Mount Si) on weekends and holidays. | Project site, Photo, Video |
| May 10–Sept. 7 | Ballard, Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, 3015 NW 54th St, Seattle | Summer free concerts at the Ballard Locks on the lawn by the water on weekends and Labor Day. | Schedule, Map, Photo, Video |
| May 10–Dec. 27 | Eastlake, Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave N, Seattle | Scenic brunch/dinner lake cruises on Lake Union and Lake Washington with private tables and guides. | Company site, Video |
