Cultural
Fort Nisqually Candlelight Tour
Fort Nisqually 5519 Five Mile Dr, Tacoma, WACampfires and candlelight provide illumination for this magical evening walking tour of Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Guests eavesdrop as more than a hundred historical interpreters bring to life the men, women, and children of the Hudson’s Bay Company. This year, guests will arrive in October of 1857. Admission: $0-$18
Julefest in Poulsbo
Poulsbo Sons of Norway 18991 Front Street NE, Poulsbo, WAVisit Poulsbo Sons of Norway for Julefest on Liberty Bay. From 10-4pm at the lodge, experience Taste of Norway street food with pølser med sennep (hot dog with Norwegian mustard), lefse (soft potato flatbread), ertesuppe (pea soup), sursild (pickled herring), småkaker (cookies) and rømmegrøt (soured cream porridge); the Nordic Market... Read More
Julefest at the Nordic Museum
National Nordic Museum 2655 NW Market St, Seattle, WAThe National Nordic Museum's 45th annual Julefest takes place the weekend before Thanksgiving on the Museum grounds. Modeled on a traditional outdoor Christmas market, expect all the goodies associated with the Nordic holidays with some Northwest twists! During Julefest, visitors are immersed in a variety of Nordic holiday traditions. Guests... Read More
Seattle Irish Festival
Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WASeattle Center Festál presents Irish Festival Seattle in partnership with the Irish Heritage Club (IHC). Irish Festival Seattle is held in March, on or near St. Patrick’s Day, celebrating Irish heritage, culture, and arts with two-days of traditional music, step-dancing, lectures, genealogy workshops, Irish films, exhibits, displays, and more.
Seattle French Fest
Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WABonjour! Seattle's French Fest is a part of the Seattle Center’s FESTÁL cultural event series celebrating the culture of French-speaking countries. The event is free and open to the public. Seattle's French Fest draws its inspiration from the worldwide “Day of Francophonie,” organized in over 100 countries each March to... Read More
Newberg Camellia Festival
Chehalem Cultural Center 415 E Sheridan St., Newberg, OR, United StatesThe Camellia Festival is an annual all-day festival celebrating the City of Newberg’s official flower, the Camellia, and its Asian origins. The day kicks off at 9 am with a 5k and 10k run/walk followed by performances, a bloom show, kids activities, vendors and more. Performances take place throughout the... Read More
Pagdiriwang Philippine Festival
Seattle Center Armory 305 Harrison St, Seattle, WAPart of the Seattle Center Festal - a year round series of 24 free cultural festivals. The Pagdiriwang Festival celebrates the anniversary of Philippine Independence with a glimpse of Filipino heritage and culture through music, dance, arts, history, literature, and crafts.
Oregon Renaissance Fair
Clackamas County Fairgrounds 694 NE 4th Avenue, Canby, OR, United StatesExperience village folk celebrating a visit from their Queen and her royal court with the sights, sounds, smells, era-appropriate music, demonstrations, a variety of entertainers, and the arts, crafts, wares, and lifestyles of the Renaissance era in Scotland. June 3-4, 10-11, & 17-18, 2023 Open 10am – 7pm Located... Read More