cultural heritage

Lunar New Year events around Puget Sound

We've updated this content for Lunar New Year 2025, which begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. It is the Year of the Snake. Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. The next Snake year is 2037. The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is home to a diverse community of Asian cultures who celebrate … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year events around Puget Sound

Northwest African American Museum discounts on admission

Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) in Seattle preserves the history, art, and culture of people of African descent, including roots in American slavery as well as African immigrants from Somalia, Sudan, Ethiopia, and other countries. NAAM especially highlights Pacific Northwest connections and the Black … [Read more...] about Northwest African American Museum discounts on admission

About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip

Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip Reservation. Located in Western Washington, north of Everett and the Snohomish River, and west of Marysville. The Tulalip are successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other … [Read more...] about About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip

National Nordic Museum free and discount admission

National Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood presents history, art, and culture from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and their immigrants to America. Their vast collection of artifacts displayed in permanent and rotating exhibits provide insights about Nordic history, culture, and values to … [Read more...] about National Nordic Museum free and discount admission

Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center

In 2025, head to Seattle Center for these 25 FREE Festál cultural festivals. Each event highlights the distinct ethnic communities of people living in the Puget Sound region. The festivals showcase the traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops and more. The origins of the Festál … [Read more...] about Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center

Spectacular Asian gardens in the Puget Sound region

Here's a list of Japanese and Chinese gardens in the Puget Sound region. The Seattle Japanese Garden at the Washington Park Arboretum is the most well-known. However, there are at least 10 more you can visit, from Everett to Tacoma and Bellevue. Most offer FREE admission. They are arranged roughly north to south … [Read more...] about Spectacular Asian gardens in the Puget Sound region

Kirkland Oktoberfest: largest authentic München-style biergarten in the region

This event does not appear to be happening in 2024. As of September 30, 2024 their website still says "info coming soon." The ticket link is non-functioning. Their social media is silent. Kirkland Oktoberfest is the Seattle area's largest authentic German Oktoberfest and München-style biergarten serving the best … [Read more...] about Kirkland Oktoberfest: largest authentic München-style biergarten in the region

Seattle Greek Food Festival every fall at St. Demetrios in Montlake

A Seattle tradition since 1960, the St. Demetrios Greek Festival features savory Greek foods and sweet pastries. Everything is freshly prepared by members of the church community and served outdoors under a large tent on the church grounds. Homemade Greek delicacies await you, from spanakopita to Souvlakia and … [Read more...] about Seattle Greek Food Festival every fall at St. Demetrios in Montlake

Islam and the holy month of Ramadan

Islam is the world’s second largest religion with nearly 2 billion followers worldwide. (Christianity is the largest, around 2.4 billion.) There are an estimated 7 million Muslims (followers of Islam) in America. Islamic places of worship, known as mosques, exist in all 50 states. Muslim 101 A man from Mecca named … [Read more...] about Islam and the holy month of Ramadan

Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick’s Day

Here are our suggestions for restaurants and pubs in the Seattle area who offer Irish-inspired menus and drinks, appropriate for celebrating St. Patrick's Day (March 17). (Listed restaurants roughly north to south throughout the Puget Sound region.) Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub 4 Puget Sound … [Read more...] about Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick’s Day

Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events

St. Patrick's Day happens every March 17. Parades are usually held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (unless the holiday falls on Saturday, of course). Find a summary of the festivities around the Puget Sound region below, followed by a calendar list of St. Patrick's Day events for the current … [Read more...] about Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events

Here’s why, how, and where you can celebrate Mardi Gras

Mardi Gras translates from French as "Fat Tuesday". The holiday has roots in the Christian liturgical calendar. The Epiphany is celebrated 12 days after Christmas on January 6, the day when the Magi or Wise Men from the East followed a bright star to the Christ child in Bethlehem, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, … [Read more...] about Here’s why, how, and where you can celebrate Mardi Gras

Tours & Special Events at Seattle Japanese Garden

The Seattle Japanese Garden is located in Madison Valley within the Washington Park Arboretum. Over 100,000 people visit every year, including locals as well as visitors from around the world. It is one of the most highly regarded Japanese-style gardens in North America. About Japanese Gardens Gardens in Japan are … [Read more...] about Tours & Special Events at Seattle Japanese Garden

Chinatown-International District festivals

The Seattle Chinatown-International District (aka the “ID”, pronounced eye-dee), located south of downtown is a cultural hub of the Asian American community. Historically, it is the only area in the continental United States where several cultures—Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, African Americans, and Vietnamese—settled … [Read more...] about Chinatown-International District festivals

Italian food festival honors San Gennaro in south Seattle

Seattle’s San Gennaro Festival street fair brings the best Seattle Italian food and entertainment to the Georgetown neighborhood, located south of SODO and the Industrial District. About the Georgetown neighborhood One of Seattle's oldest neighborhoods, Georgetown is located west of I-5, and just north of Boeing … [Read more...] about Italian food festival honors San Gennaro in south Seattle

5 best things to do at Discovery Park in Seattle

At 534 acres, Discovery Park is the largest park in Seattle. Located in the Magnolia neighborhood, the park sits on a bluff overlooking Puget Sound. It is an easy getaway spot in the city with something for everyone. Here you’ll find forests, meadows, sea cliffs, tidal beaches, freshwater streams, and sand dunes, plus … [Read more...] about 5 best things to do at Discovery Park in Seattle