What else is happening in and around your Seattle?

Kid-Focused Learning, anytime
Seattle offers a variety of museums with young people at their center. The Seattle Children’s Museum inside the Armory Building (305 Harrison St.) is perfect for kids ages 10 and under and includes a special exhibit – Neighborhood Paws – that helps young ones understand the workings of a veterinary office. Check out the massive whale while you’re there! Just a short walk away, the Pacific Science Center (200 2nd Ave. N.) is ideal for the curious children of all ages. The museum recently introduced an immersive maze that runs the journey of a drop of water into an adventure quest. Very hands-on! What a great way to spend a day … or two!

Variety Show, Mar. 23-Apr. 16
Seattle is host to what organizers call the world’s largest comedy/variety festival in the world (though I’m pretty sure Edinburgh’s Fringe has it beat). Check out Moisture Festival, which includes 40 shows at the Broadway Performance Hall (1625 Broadway, Capitol Hill). The shows at 3pm and 7:30pm are for all ages; later performances are for folks 18+. Calendar. Tickets.

Getting into the Spirit, Mar. 26-Apr. 2
Seattle Cocktail Week is a fascinating and fun time around the city with dozens of participating bars. But the Saturday event is where people can really make a splash at Carnival of Cocktails (Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St.) with demonstrations, shops, food trucks and much more. Here’s a preview. (Please drink responsibly!)

Mariners Baseball, from Mar. 30
The postseason sweep of the Blue Jays in Toronto was just the appetizer. Now the main course! Your Seattle Mariners carry high expectations into the 2023 campaign with new faces (Teoscar Hernandez, Kolton Wong) and returning All-Stars (Julio Rodriguez, Ty France). The season opens with a four-game set at T-Mobile Park against the Cleveland Guardians. The home opener is sold out, with seats available for the next three games (all featuring giveaways). Tickets.

Toy Show, Apr. 1-2
Explore the greatest mix of toys, comics and collectibles from 200 vendors at the Washington State Toy Show. The fun takes place at the Washington State Fair Events Center (110 9th Ave. SW, Pullallup). What a great place to find a special toy (or three!) for birthdays, Christmas or just for fun!

Tulips, Tulips, Tulips, Apr. 1-30
Mt. Vernon may be about 60 miles to the north of Seattle but I can’t help but hop in the car (during a quiet weekday) and check out the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. The rows and rows of blooming tulips and daffodils are a spectacle for people young and old. Plus, there is a free Tulip Festival Street Fair, Apr. 21-23. Check it out … and remember to take Instagram-worthy photos.

Seattle by Land, Sea or Air, most days
Have you ventured around this great, big city by car, light rail and Uber? Sure you have! But have you tried a special tour by another mode of transportation? Check other expeditions by boat, electric bike and helicopter. What a great way to see the Emerald City!

Spring Fair, Apr. 13-16, 20-23
Back to Puyallup we go for the annual Spring Fair at the Washington State Fair Events Center (110 9th Avenue SW). The show blends livestock, food, drink, garden show, BMX races and a demolition derby into two weekends of family fun. Tickets.

Cherry Blossoms, Apr. 14-16
As spring develops so too do the cherry blossoms. Japan gifted a thousand cherry trees in the mid-1970s to mark our country’s 200th birthday. The gift delivers beauty every year for people from the University of Washington campus to streets in nearly every neighborhood of the city. Celebrate the pops of pink and white at the annual Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival at Seattle Center (near Fischer Pavilion, where 2nd Ave. N. meets Lenny Wilkens Wy.) What a special occasion at an equally special time of year!

Events are subject to change. Please check with venues to confirm times and health-safety recommendations.

In case you missed it….

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We provide educational pieces on topics such as closing costs and helpful links to Seattle/King County resources.

But we also find time to showcase our favorite purveyors of chocolate in and around Seattle.

We must have a little fun amid all this serious talk! 

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Will