The month of August sees expanded in-person activity at Seattle Center, while some outstanding virtual happenings also take place. The outdoor and limited indoor gatherings present live music, cinematic entertainment, operatic drama, interactive experiences and learning opportunities. Here is our list of things to do virtually (V) and in person (IP) at Seattle Center during […]

8/1/2021 Waterworks on the grounds Did you know the first weekend of August is historically the warmest of the year in our region? The high temps give rise to thoughts of fun ways to cool down like enjoying a splash of cool, refreshing water. If you stroll the Seattle Center grounds, you’ll encounter an amazing […]

Experience FREE movies outdoors at Seattle Center. Picnic on the gently sloping Mural Amphitheater lawn, in front of a 40-foot screen, with the Space Needle looming above. Movies at the Mural is an outdoor cinema experience like no other! PLUS! We will be featuring short films prior to each screening, created by students at Cornish […]

Through Friday, July 30, the fountain will be operating intermittently as testing and programming work is completed. As part of the process of improving the International Fountain, we are completing the commissioning phase to ensure the fountain is operating as designed. The fountain will be in operation intermittently during this time. Thank you for your patience. About […]

Nearly 30 years ago, May 9-17, 1992, the 74th Junior Hockey championship, the Memorial Cup, was hosted at Seattle Center. The competition, which determined the champion of the Canadian Hockey League (CHL), included the winners of the Quebec Major Junior Hockey, Western Hockey and Ontario Hockey leagues. Seattle Thunderbirds, as the Memorial Cup host team, […]

As we approach the other end of the global pandemic (hopefully), we have found that the 16-month journey has changed event production “at Seattle Center.” With the moratorium on in-person events last March, organizations that reside on the grounds, along with our own public programming, quickly pivoted to virtual activities. Now that we’re gradually returning […]

As we approach the other end of the pandemic, we have found that the 16-month journey has changed event production “at Seattle Center.” With the moratorium on in-person events last March, organizations on the grounds, along with our own public programming, quickly pivoted to virtual activities. Now that we’re gradually returning to live events, we […]

Seattle Center Festál: Polish Festival Seattle, 11 a.m., Saturday, July 10, streaming at https://www.facebook.com/PolishFestivalSeattle, offers a virtual celebration of Polish culture, traditions and contemporary achievements. The 9th annual festival features Polish costumes, music and dance, workshops, an in-person vodka tasting and a Polish embroidery workshop.  Dressed for Celebration, showcasing over 20 varieties of costumes from […]

SEATTLE CENTER (July 1, 2021): As we enter the month of July, we are approaching the other end of the global pandemic, a sixteen-month journey that has changed event production “at Seattle Center.” This month transitions from a focus on all the outstanding virtual activities offered by Seattle Center-based organizations and programs to a broader […]

Seattle Center offers free late morning and early evening outdoor fitness sessions, Wednesdays, July 7-Sept. 8, at Seattle Center. The Gentle Yoga and Zumba® classes provide easy-to-follow instruction and movement, where participants may stretch, strengthen, destress and delight in a fun, full body workout. The weekly classes are open to all ages and abilities, and […]