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… [ Keep reading ]
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,… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
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,… [ Keep reading ]
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
Seattle Center Festál: Dia de Muertos Festival Seattle takes place virtually starting at 12 noon, Sunday, Nov. 1. Link to it at http://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/dia-de-muertos. The festival honors the departed with ritual and tradition that preserve the celebration for younger generations to experience. Virtual participants explore elaborate community altars, sugar skull making… [ Keep reading ]
Seattle Center Festál: Diwali: Lights of India, presented virtually starting at 12 noon, Saturday, Oct. 17, celebrates the Indian festival of light and elevates Vedic culture by sharing Indian stories and visual arts, traditional dance, rhythmic music, spiced-filled cooking demonstrations and fireworks. The festival features regional and Indian artists. The festival recorded and edited… [ Keep reading ]
As the region and the world continue to grapple with the impacts of COVID-19, Seattle Center resident organizations and public programming partners have shown their mettle in adapting to an environment completely alien to their purpose and process. While some campus residents, such as Chihuly Garden and Glass, Museum of… [ Keep reading ]
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… [ Keep reading ]
