Upcoming Events May
Kirkland Events May 2026
Forest Stewardship at Juanita Heights Park: May 2, 2026, at Juanita Heights Park. Volunteer forest stewardship event.
Junk in the Trunk: May 2, 2026, 10 am–2 pm at Juanita Beach Park. Free community garage sale.
Habitat Restoration Day at Edith Moulton Park: May 2, 2026, at Edith Moulton Park. Green Kirkland volunteer restoration event.
Kirkland Half Marathon & 5K: May 3, 2026, starting and finishing at Juanita Beach Park.
Everest Park Forest Stewardship Event: May 3, 2026, at Everest Park. Green Kirkland stewardship event.
Highlands Open Space #1 Park Stewardship Day: May 6, 2026, at Highlands Open Space #1. Volunteer forest stewardship event.
State of the City and Community Appreciation Night 2026: May 7, 2026, at Peter Kirk Community Center. Community celebration and civic event.
Rosé Revival & Other Cool Whites: May 29, 2026, at the Woodmark Hotel in Kirkland. Wine tasting event benefiting Cascadia College Foundation.
Bellevue Events May 2026
Kin On Cross-Cultural Community Cafe: May 2, 2026, 10 am–12 pm at Westminster Chapel Church.
El Mercado de Puesta del Sol: May 2, 2026, 3–5 pm at Puesta del Sol Elementary School.
Puranava, An Asian Indian Festival: May 9, 2026, 11 am–6 pm at Crossroads Park.
Cross-Cultural Art Exhibition: Bellevue Welcomes the World: May 9–19, 2026, at Yuan Ru Gallery / Yuan Ru Art Center. Public exhibition celebrating multicultural art.
Old Bellevue Wine Walk: May 14, 2026, in Old Bellevue / Main Street area. Wine tasting event at participating businesses.
Sawubona Festival “I See You”: May 17, 2026, 2–6 pm at Bellevue College. Dance, music, poetry, vendors, children’s activities, and community programming.
Seattle Events May 2026
Opening Day Boat Parade: May 2, 2026, at the Montlake Cut. Annual boating celebration.
Windermere Cup Rowing Races: May 2, 2026, at the Montlake Cut / University of Washington area.
Seattle Black Film Festival: May 1–3, 2026, at Langston Hughes Performing Arts Institute.
Seattle Art Walks: Various dates throughout May 2026 in neighborhoods including Pioneer Square, Capitol Hill, Ballard, West Seattle, Georgetown, Belltown, and the U District.
Free First Thursday Museum Day: May 7, 2026, at participating Seattle museums.
Seattle Beer Week: May 7–16, 2026, at participating breweries, bars, and beer-focused venues throughout the Seattle area.
Seattle International Film Festival / SIFF: May 7–17, 2026, at multiple Seattle-area venues.
A Glimpse of China: May 9, 2026, at Seattle Center Armory. Chinese cultural festival with food, music, arts, crafts, and performances.
Beacon Arts Street Fair: May 9, 2026, on Beacon Hill. Local art, music, food vendors, and family-friendly activities.
Beat the Bridge: May 9, 2026, in the University District / Husky Stadium area. Includes an 8K run, 3-mile walk, and 1-mile fun run.
Pike Place Market Flower Festival: May 9–10, 2026, at Pike Place Market. Mother’s Day weekend flower festival with local farmers.
Seattle Art Book Fair: May 9–10, 2026, at Washington Hall.
The Phantom of the Opera: May 13–24, 2026, at the Paramount Theatre.
Spirit of Africa Festival: May 16, 2026, at Seattle Center Armory. Cultural festival celebrating African music, dance, art, and community.
Columbia City Night Market: May 16, 2026, in Columbia City. Food trucks, vendors, makers, music, and community gathering.
Classic Workboat Show: May 16–17, 2026, at Lake Union Park. Classic and modern working boats, tours, and demonstrations.
U District Street Fair: May 16–17, 2026, along University Way NE. Arts, crafts, food vendors, entertainment, beer gardens, and kids’ activities.
Seattle Mineral Market: May 16–17, 2026, at Hangar 30 in Magnuson Park. Minerals, fossils, gems, jewelry, and mineral art.
17th of May Festival: May 17, 2026, in Ballard. Norwegian Constitution Day celebration with music, cultural events, and a 4 pm parade.
National Geographic Live: May 17–19, 2026, at Benaroya Hall. Live presentations with scientists, photographers, filmmakers, and adventurers.
Northwest Folklife Festival: May 22–25, 2026, at Seattle Center. Music, dance, cultural programming, workshops, food, and community performances.
Memorial Day Ceremonies: May 25, 2026, at multiple Seattle-area locations.
HONK! Fest West: May 29–31, 2026, in Georgetown, Columbia City, and Pratt Park. Street-band and community music festival.
Blue Man Group: May 29–31, 2026, at the Paramount Theatre.
Seattle Asian American Film Festival: May 29–31, 2026, at Seattle venues including Wing Luke Museum and Broadway Performance Hall.
Bite of Greece Seattle: May 29–31, 2026, on Capitol Hill. Greek food and cultural celebration.
