Seattle Center Festál, 24 cultural festivals presented by Seattle Center in partnership with regional community organizations, returns for its 24th year in 2021. This unique and revealing series turned virtual in 2020 in response to the pandemic, and most Festál events will remain partially or fully online in 2021.  The Festál series highlights the cultures […]

New Year’s Eve activities at Seattle Center will not take place in-person. Tune in to KING 5 starting at 11:35 p.m. on New Year’s Eve, or stream The Space Needle’s New Year’s Celebration Will Burst Through Screens With a Never-Before-Seen Virtual Spectacular SEATTLE, December 2, 2020 – The Space Needle will usher in 2021 with […]

A special holiday version of Seattle Center Festál: Polish Festival Seattle live streams, 2 p.m.-5 p.m., Sunday, Dec 20, on YouTube and Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PolishFestivalSeattle and https://www.facebook.com/SeattleCenter. The 2020 virtual festival, produced by the local Polish community, offers a glimpse into the rich and colorful culture of Poland and its presence in our region through music, food and spirits, stories and […]

The Arena crown ID was installed on Saturday, Dec. 5. The Arena crown ID supports an important value at Seattle Center, to steward the place for future generations to enjoy. Environmental sustainability is central to that stewardship. The crown ID also honors this historic building in that it opens sightlines on all four corners of […]

While Washington State COVID-19 measures continue to restrict events on the grounds, the spirit of the season remains alive in the virtual experiences offered by organizations across the grounds. Here are some of the activities planned for the month of December. The online options include workshops, theatrical, opera, music and dance. Some are free of […]

Holiday Hours December 24 – Christmas Eve: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.December 31 – New Year’s Eve: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m.January 1 – New Year’s Day: 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Hours of operation: Daily 10:30 a.m. to 6:30 p.m. Seattle Center Monorail Website

Seattle Center Festál Indigenous People Festival celebrates the unique cultures of Native people in our region through traditional and contemporary performances and perspectives. It also offers a vision for the future guided by Indigenous knowledge and excellence. The festival streams starting at 6 p.m., Friday, Nov 20, and 1 p.m. on Saturday, Nov 21 at https://www.facebook.com/events/349170063036381.  Indigenous People […]

On November 15, Governor Jay Inslee issued new statewide restrictions on social gatherings and businesses in response to the surge of COVID-19 across Washington state. Seattle was the initial epicenter of the COVID-19 pandemic in America. Unlike the other Washington, every step of the way our local officials, residents, and businesses have understood how dangerous […]

Virtual events planned for the month of November offered by Seattle Center resident organizations and programming partners.

Seattle Center Winterfest Offers Virtual Fun and Family Entertainment