Seattle Center is moving forward on a new Skate Plaza following the selection of Grindline Skateparks to undertake construction of the 18,000 square-foot facility. Construction prep began this month. The skate plaza will occupy a span of public right-of-way, formerly Broad St.,  between 5th Ave. N. and Taylor Ave. along Thomas St. The Mercer Corridor […]

Seattle Center Festál: The Italian Festival offers a cornucopia of Italian culture online starting at 12 noon, Saturday, Sept. 26. Virtual elements include music, cooking demonstrations, Italian dog and car shows, Le Arti della Festa, historical photos and more. To access the various links, visit www.FestaSeattle.com or www.SeattleCenter.com/Festal.  Seattle Center Studios recorded and edited the music and […]

As summer gives way to the shorter days of fall, Seattle Center public programs and resident organizations are prepared to enrich and entertain with a large selection of youth and adult online classes, virtual presentations and family-friendly performances. Here are some of the digital offerings. These activities and more are listed at Seattle Center Arts […]

Museum of Pop Culture (MoPOP) MoPOP is excited to welcome students back to (virtual) school with new programs and resources!  Livestream classes, learning kits, online resources, and more are all available beginning September 1 for students in grades 3-12.  Learn about The Hero’s Journey and craft your own heroic story, explore the art of architecture, discover how tabletop gaming can teach you about math, and […]

Seattle Center Festál: Sea Mar Fiestas Patrias takes place virtually starting at 12:30 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, Sept 12 and 13. The festival presents film, Zumba® fitness and visual arts as it celebrates Latinx culture, history and contemporary life. It also commemorates the Independence Days of Latin American countries, while taking pride in the new […]

Seattle Center Festál: Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, taking place virtually Friday-Sunday, Sept. 11-13 at www.seattlelivealohafestival.com, infuses the Pacific Northwest with the vibrancy of Hawaiian culture. Take a glimpse at the rich history and spirit of island life through spoken word, music, food demonstrations and virtual workshops. The festival theme this year, particularly meaningful during […]

This is our last chance to take the 2020 census and make an impact for the next 10 years. We need you. We see you. You are a vital part of this community, and you have power—to be counted and bring our community the resources we need. Count today for the next 10 years. If […]

.@SeattleParksandRecreation is providing child care for 550 children at 19 sites across the city! Scholarships are available for eligible families, and the sites will support virtual learning. Learn more and register at seattle.gov/parks. In addition, @SeattleDEEL Child Care Assistance Program can serve approximately 100 new families with parents who are working or attending school. Currently, […]

As Seattle families get ready to go back to school, the @CityofSeattle is offering child care and Teen Resource Hubs to help students and families navigate this unprecedented virtual learning environment. Learn more: https://durkan.seattle.gov/2020/09/city-of-seattle-to-offer-child-care-for-550-children-at-19-sites-throughout-seattle/ Many departments across the @CityofSeattle are also offering great back to school programs to help Seattle students and families in this […]

Seattle Center Festál: Tibet Fest streams online this weekend beginning at 11 a.m., Saturday and Sunday, Aug. 22-23, at https://Facebook.com/WashingtonTibet. Tibet Fest fuses traditional and contemporary Tibetan culture to entertain and enlighten the public as it seeks to preserve and advance Tibet’s endangered art, music and dance.   The bilingual virtual festival features two packed days of online programming (see full […]