Welcome to our weekend events guide, where we share what’s up around Seattle. If we’re missing something fun, email us at [email protected]. Watch Seattle Refined’s Abby Luschei talk about weekend events Thursdays on ‘ARC Seattle’ with Tyrah Majors and Steve McCarron, airing every weekday from 7 to 10 a.m. on Seattle’s CW Network!
Starting Friday, May 2, through May 10
Sequim Irrigation Festival. This fest is celebrating its 130th anniversary this year. The state’s oldest and longest-running festival commemorates what farmer D.R. Callen and his partners did in 1895 to design and develop the irrigation ditches that brought water from the Dungeness River to the parched prairie (without that irrigation system, the town of Sequim would not have prospered and grown to what it is today). It will feature family activities, live entertainment, arts & crafts, pageants, a fun run, food, fashion and ending with a jam-packed Grand Finale Weekend.
Find the full event schedule onlineSequim, Washington
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Saturday, May 3
Opening Day. It’s officially the first day of boating season! Opening Day will be filled with fun on the water, including the main event, the Grand Opening Day Boat Parade, where boats of all kinds will make their way through the Montlake Cut, decorated to the year’s theme — Back to the 80s!
NoonFree to spectateMontlake Cut
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Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander Heritage Month Celebration. Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this event celebrates and honors Asian American Native Hawaiian Pacific Islander heritage and culture. It features many fun activities, including henna tattoos, performances, food, music, art, face painting and more.
11 a.m. to 5 p.m.Free to attendSeattle Center
Sunday, May 4
May the Fourth. May the Forc—or, Fourth, be with you! This day is for the “Star Wars” fans. Many events and fun-themed activities will be taking place today, like at the Museum of Flight. Their May the Fourth event will feature face painting, music by the 8-Bit Brass Band, lightsaber shows/trainings, cosplayers, $3 off admission for anyone in costume and a contest.
10 a.m. to 4 p.m. Free with museum admission (free to $29; purchase online)The Museum of Flight
Open now through May 13
The Princess Diana Collection Pop-Up. This new pop-up exhibit at MoPOP gives you an inside look at Princess Diana’s personal fashion. This is a limited-time exhibit and is only being shown at MoPOP, meaning this is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity to view 12 of her historical pieces before they go to auction.
Free with museum admission (GA range from approx. $28-31; purchase online)MoPOP
