The week in Seattle kicks off with a packed Sunday: head to a Beck concert or the Baba Obscura festival, drop by the Sea-Meow cat convention, or choose a movie, crafts, and an autumn walk. The days that follow bring concerts and theater, free Veterans Day events, art walks, film festivals, and fairs. Sports fans can catch home games by the Seahawks, while WildLanterns, tastings, and holiday tea offer seasonal cheer. Find event details and schedules on the Events12 website: https://www.events12.com/seattle/
Events in Seattle and the Surrounding Area: November 8–15, 2026
| Dates | Location | Description | Resources |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nov. 8 | Benaroya Hall, Seattle | Beck in concert. | — |
| Nov. 8 | Belltown and Pioneer Square, Seattle | Baba Obscura Festival: performances on six stages at four venues, with The Black Angels and Provoker among the acts. | Festival website, tickets |
| Nov. 8 | Seattle Center | Sea-Meow Convention: cat products, workshops, performances, a costume contest, and cat adoptions. | Website, exhibition map, volunteer information |
| Nov. 8 | Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | Seattle Turkish Film Festival: feature films and short-film programs with English subtitles or in English. | Festival website |
| Nov. 8 | Sand Point, Seattle | Best of the Northwest Fall Arts & Crafts Show: work by 115 artists and food trucks; free admission for children under 12. | Show website, tickets |
| Nov. 8 | Federal Way | Fall Foliage Festival at the botanical garden: tours, craft vendors, food trucks, and a children’s scavenger hunt. | Festival website |
| Nov. 8 | Kingston | Paranormal conference in Port Gamble: investigations, lectures, workshops, and ghost-story tours. | Conference website |
| Nov. 8 | Spanaway | Spanaway Lake Craft Fair, with 150 local handmade-goods vendors; free admission for children under 5. | Event page, admission information |
| Nov. 8–9 | SeaTac | Sea to Sky Seattle dance convention: professional workshops and dancing to DJ music. | Convention website |
| Nov. 8–28 | Various venues in Western Washington | Seattle International Comedy Competition: comedians compete for prizes at 15 venues; weekends are Monday and Tuesday. | Competition website, schedule and tickets |
| Nov. 8–29 | Seattle and Woodinville | Candlelight concerts: a string quartet performs familiar tunes by the light of artificial candles. The November 8 program features Led Zeppelin; November 14, the Beatles and Queen; November 15, the Beatles; November 22, Michael Jackson and Taylor Swift; November 27–28, Coldplay; and November 29, ABBA and Queen. | Candlelight concerts |
| Nov. 8–Dec. 20 | First Hill, Seattle | Holiday tea at the Sorrento Hotel: tea and a tiered tray of sandwiches and sweets; ugly-sweater contests on December 19 and 20. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 8–Dec. 26 | Seattle | Walking food tours: Pike Place Market, downtown chocolate, Capitol Hill coffee, or wine with cheese and chocolate. | Food-tasting tours |
| Nov. 8–Dec. 27 | Seattle, Everett, Issaquah, and Greenwood | Theater productions: November 8 brings the satire Eureka Day, the dark comedy Oh, Mary!, and Ragtime; November 10, the musical Come from Away; November 18, Little Women. | — |
| Nov. 8–Dec. 31 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Underground Seattle tour: walk through the original street level, buried after the Great Fire of 1889. | Beneath the Streets tour, other tours |
| Nov. 8–Jan. 3 | Pioneer Square, Seattle | Seattle Seahawks home games at Lumen Field. On November 8, they play the Arizona Cardinals; on November 15, the Las Vegas Raiders. | Team website, tickets |
| Nov. 9 | University District, Seattle | Basketball: the Washington Huskies take on Mississippi Valley State. | Team schedule, tickets |
| Nov. 10 | Paramount Theatre, Seattle | Isaiah Rashad in concert. | — |
| Nov. 10 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Ms. Lauryn Hill in concert. | — |
| Nov. 10–Dec. 27 | Issaquah | The musical Come from Away, about residents of Newfoundland who took in airline passengers stranded after the September 11 attacks. | Theater and show website |
| Nov. 11 | Various locations | Veterans Day events in Bellevue, Des Moines, Gig Harbor, Lynnwood, Olympia, SeaTac, Seattle, and Tacoma. | — |
| Nov. 11 | Mill Creek | Veterans Day ceremony at 9 a.m. and parade at 11 a.m., featuring military and school bands, color guards, vintage and military vehicles, and community organizations. | Mill Creek program, Poulsbo parade |
| Nov. 11 | Washington State Parks | Free admission to state parks in observance of Veterans Day. | Free parking days, parks with dog restrictions |
| Nov. 11 | U.S. national parks | Free admission to national parks on Veterans Day for U.S. citizens and residents. | Free entrance days |
| Nov. 12 | Waterfront, Seattle | After Hours: Gill & Chill at the aquarium: animal-themed activities, a scavenger hunt, exhibits, a bar, and food. Ages 21 and up. | Event information |
| Nov. 12–14 | Downtown Seattle | Misfit Cabaret: Ghosted — a cabaret show featuring burlesque, drag, and circus performers. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 12–14 | Puyallup | Quilt, Craft & Sewing Festival: workshops, seminars, and fabric and sewing-supply vendors; free parking. | Festival website, discount coupon |
| Nov. 12–19 | Various locations | Free art walks at venues hosting exhibitions: November 12 on Capitol Hill and in West Seattle; November 13 in Belltown; November 14 in Ballard and Georgetown; November 19 in Edmonds. | Art walk schedule |
| Nov. 12 | Showbox, Seattle | Yuki Chiba in concert. | — |
| Nov. 12–15 | Jazz Alley, Seattle | Four Tops perform. | — |
| Nov. 12–15 | Climate Pledge Arena, Seattle | Garth Brooks concerts. | — |
| Nov. 13 | South Lake Union, Seattle | Beethoven piano sonata concert: a pianist performs five works by the composer. | Concert information, additional concerts |
| Nov. 13–14 | Sand Point, Seattle | Gobble Up food fair: 80 local food and drink vendors, including sauces, tea, and kitchenware; food trucks will also be on site. | Fair website |
| Nov. 13–14 | Bellevue | Newport Ski Swap — a sale of used ski and snowboard gear and winter clothing. Admission is paid for the first hour on Friday. | Sale website |
| Nov. 13–15 | Seattle Center | Pacific Northwest Ballet performs four works, including George Balanchine’s one-act ballet La Sonnambula. | Ballet information |
| Nov. 13–15 | SoDo, Seattle | Seattle International Auto Show: around 300 new cars and trucks, including electric and hybrid models; test drives are available. | Auto show website |
| Nov. 13–15 | Lower Queen Anne, Seattle | Romanian Film Festival: films with English subtitles; actors and directors will attend some screenings. | Festival program |
| Nov. 13–15 | Poulsbo | Free Art in the Woods tour: 14 studios featuring work by 53 artists. | Tour website, venue map |
| Nov. 13–15 | Vancouver, Washington | Conference about D. B. Cooper, the hijacker who parachuted from a plane with the ransom in 1971. | Conference website, schedule |
| Nov. 13–Jan. 17 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo: large-scale illuminated installations featuring animals and landscapes from around the world. | Exhibit information |
| Nov. 14 | Phinney Ridge, Seattle | Winter Beer Taste: 10 drinks from 25 breweries and cideries, snacks, and a DJ; ages 21 and up. | Information and tickets, tickets |
| Nov. 14 | Carnation | Farmview Dinner: a welcome cocktail, appetizers, and several chef-prepared courses inspired by Peruvian cuisine. | Tickets, frequently asked questions |
| Nov. 14 | Tacoma | Children’s Business Fair: 61 booths run by young entrepreneurs ages 5 to 17, selling food, art, toys, and other goods. | Fair website |
| Nov. 14 | Enumclaw | Enumclaw Wine Walk: a glass and 10 tasting tickets for downtown shops, along with pop-up vendors and a DJ. Ages 21 and up. | Walk information, tickets |
| Nov. 14–15 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | The O-Jak Bridge Festival brings together Korean and Chinese traditions with taekwondo, K-pop, ballet, and contemporary dance, as well as art vendors. | Festival website |
| Nov. 14–28 | Belltown, Seattle | Hot Stove Society cooking classes: Middle Eastern dishes, Italian pasta, pies, Japanese ramen, and Asian steamed buns. | Schedule and registration |
| Nov. 14–Dec. 27 | Interbay, Seattle | Lake brunch cruise: a buffet and a two-hour cruise with a private table. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 14 | Tacoma | Dwight Yoakam performs in Tacoma. | — |
| Nov. 14 | Moore Theatre, Seattle | Houndmouth in concert. | — |
| Nov. 15 | Capitol Hill, Seattle | Fundraising dinner in support of farmers’ markets: four courses made with local seasonal ingredients. Ages 21 and up. | Tickets and information |
| Nov. 15 | Lynnwood | Antique doll and toy show: 50 vendors selling dolls, toys, books, clothing, furniture, and teddy bears. | Event page |