Cultural
Salem World Beat Festival
Salem Riverfront Park 200 Water Street NE, Salem, ORJoin us in Salem's beautiful Riverfront Park where you can experience the music, dance, food and traditions of over 70 nations and cultures. The festival includes a children’s parade, food courts with a selection of foods from around the world, dance exhibitions, children's activities, live music, dragon boat races, cultural... Read 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
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.
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
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
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
Vancouver Peace & Justice Fair
Esther Short Park 415 W. 6th Street, Vancouver, WA, United StatesThe annual Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair is a community gathering of nonprofit groups and other exhibitors coming together to promote a harmonious, healthy, peaceful, and sustainable community. The Vancouver Peace and Justice Fair will showcase the hard work and creative spirit of individuals, social justice groups, peace organizations, faith... Read More
Saint Demetrios Greek Festival
Saint Demetrios Greek Orthodox Church 2100 Boyer Ave. E, Seattle, WAThe Saint Demetrios Greek Festival has been a Seattle tradition since 1960 bringing Greek food, music, dancing and culture to Seattle’s Montlake neighborhood. Homemade Greek delicacies await you, from lamb to calamari and loukoumathes to baklava, all freshly prepared and served under our large outdoor tent. While you eat, enjoy... Read More