The Next Fifty, celebrating the 50th anniversary of the 1962 Seattle World’s Fair, Apr 21 – Oct 21, begins on Saturday, Apr 21 with a full day of festivities to mark this important milestone, 10 a.m. – 5:30 p.m., on the Center grounds. The day begins at 10 a.m. with a ribbon cutting at International […]

Seattle Center hosts the City’s official Earth Day Celebration as part of The Next Fifty (Next 50), on Sunday, Apr 22, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m. on the Center grounds. The day also marks the beginning of Next 50 Sustainable Futures month, the first of six months of events and activities focusing on important issues […]

Numerous visual and performance art projects are slated for installation on the grounds of Seattle Center during The Next Fifty. Tied thematically to the six months of the World’s Fair 50th anniversary celebration, the installations are intended to spark the imagination, provoke reflection, delight the spirit, and enhance the visitor experience.  The projects will be […]