The Seattle National Guard Armory opened on April 16, 1939, making this the 80th anniversary of the building’s opening. The monumental Streamlined Modern building, with its 18-inch thick walls, has served many governmental and community purposes during its long life. Now as it enters its next chapter, it is undergoing… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center continues to offer fun, creative ways to interact virtually with campus organizations and programs. The Seattle Center website captures these experiences in a new landing page, Seattle Center Arts at Home. Here are some of the ways it lists to connect with the Center this month online and… [ Keep reading ]
As our community takes the necessary steps to slow the spread of COVID-19, organizations that reside on the Seattle Center grounds offer creative ways to interact with them online and over the airwaves. Some have even developed online information and other helpful resources related to COVID-19. Seattle Center Festál has… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Irish Festival Seattle, 12 p.m.-6 p.m. Saturday and 10 a.m.-6 p.m., Sunday, March 14-15, at Seattle Center Armory, brings together performers and artists to present Irish culture in our region. The two-day festival is filled with traditional jigs, Irish exhibits, drumming and genealogy. Irish Festival Seattle is… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle/King County Clinic to occur at new time of year and facilities during Seattle Center Arena construction. Seattle/King County Clinic returns for a sixth year to Seattle Center, Feb. 13-16, with free dental, medical and eye care services for those who struggle to access or afford healthcare. With one month… [ Keep reading ]
Mayor Jenny Durkan, in partnership with Councilmember-Elect Andrew Lewis (District 7), announced an agreement this morning to preserve the UpGarden P-Patch Community Garden on the roof level of Mercer Parking Garage. An extension of the existing Memorandum of Agreement (MOA) between Seattle Center and Department of Neighborhoods will allow the… [ Keep reading ]
The community gathers at Seattle Center to greet the New Year with a spectacular light show off the iconic Space Needle and partake in a range of New Year’s Eve revelry. From the fun, free Seattle Center Winterfest offerings to the many NYE events at venues on the grounds, Seattle… [ Keep reading ]
Mirth and amusement aplenty continue at Seattle Center Winterfest through Dec. 31. Inside Seattle Center Armory, mid-day weekend entertainment fills the Mainstage, Winter Train & Village awaits child-sized exploration and Winterfest Student Showcases go on through Dec. 22 (see schedule below). Outside, visitors will find expert ice sculpting Saturdays starting… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center is excited to announce the addition of an ADA Accessible Adult Changing Room / Nursing Room to the Armory. The room is located on the main level (2nd floor) of Seattle Center Armory along the north corridor. A key will be required to access the room and can… [ Keep reading ]
Today, TIME For Kids reveals the first-ever list of the World’s 50 Coolest Places of 2019, spotlighting a mix of educational, innovative, and fun destinations that are tailored to the interests of kids, and Artists at Play is on the list. This unique playground takes child-friendly fun to new heights… [ Keep reading ]
