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FEATURED EVENTS

Queen Victoria's Birthday | Fort Nisqually

Join us at Fort Nisqually Living History Museum for a day of revelry in honor of Queen Victoria’s birthday! Celebrate Her Majesty’s 37th birthday by stepping back into 1855 with cannon fire and Victorian finery. Queen Victoria took the throne at age 18 and ruled from 1837 until her death in 1901.
Dates: 
05/17/2026
11 am - 5 pm
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum, 5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WA 98407, United States
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Location:

5519 Five Mile Dr
Tacoma, WA, 98407
United States

2026 Seattle Mineral Market at Magnuson Park

Join us for the 18th annual Seattle Mineral Market! We will have 50+ dealers in minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, PNW specimens & mineral art and more. Doors prizes, free rocks and admission for kids 14 & under.
Dates: 
05/16/2026
05/17/2026
Saturday 10am-6pm | Sunday 11am-5pm
Magnuson Park Hangar 30, Northeast 74th Street, Seattle, WA, USA
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Location:

Magnuson Park Hangar 30 - Seattle, WA
6310 Northeast 74th Street
Seattle, WA, 98115
United States

Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving

Woven in Wool: Resilience in Coast Salish Weaving showcases both historical and contemporary woven items, including blankets, tunics, hoods, and skirts. Journey through the seasonal cycle of weaving, from gathering materials and spinning wool to dyeing with natural ingredients and weaving intricate designs. Along the way, learn firsthand from weavers and gain insight into the deep cultural and scientific knowledge embedded in every strand.
Dates: 
05/14/2026
05/15/2026
05/16/2026
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Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA, USA
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Organization:

Burke Museum

Location:

4300 15th Ave NE
Seattle, WA, 98195
United States

Phone:

206.543.7907

55th U District Street Fair

Mark your calendars for the 55th celebration of the U District Street Fair when it returns May 16 & 17, 2026! This event is unticketed and open to the public, no tickets required.
Dates: 
05/16/2026
05/17/2026
Saturday, May 16, 2025 11am – 7pm | Sunday, May 17, 2025 11am – 6pm
University District Street Fair, University Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105, United States
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Organization:

U District StreetFair

Location:

4507 University Way NE #209
Seattle, WA, 98105
United States

Phone:

206-547-4417

Andrew Lloyd Webber's Phantom of the Opera

Cameron Mackintosh’s legendary production of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s THE PHANTOM OF THE OPERA is back to thrill American audiences once again! A revitalized production featuring Maria Björnson’s brilliant original design, which was rapturously received by London critics when it reopened at His Majesty’s Theatre in 2021, will launch in a multi-year North American Tour in November 2025, premiering at a city near you.
Dates: 
05/14/2026
05/15/2026
05/16/2026
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Paramount Theatre, Pine Street, Seattle, WA, USA
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Organization:

Seattle Theatre Group

Location:

911 Pine St
Seattle, WA, 98101
United States

Phone:

(206) 682-1414