Seattle - April 16, 2026

Your Insider's Guide to Seattle — April Edition

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ACCESSIBILITY

Sensory-Friendly Seattle

A growing number of the city’s attractions and businesses offer programs and features geared toward the needs of visitors who are sensitive to different types of sensory input, such as crowds, strobing lights, loud noises, and strong aromas. While these sensitivities often relate to neurodivergence, they can also be present for people with other conditions, like PTSD or early onset dementia. Here’s a sampling of welcoming spaces in Seattle for those with sensory needs. Read More »
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SUSTAIBABILITY

Staying Green

Seattle’s reputation as an eco-conscious city extends to its bounty of green hotels, which embrace cleaner supply chains, localized food sourcing, reducing waste, energy efficiency, and other ways to minimize their carbon footprint. Read More »
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MUSIC

Listen Here

Look to some of Seattle’s top music culture experts for tips on where to listen to music and buy LPs. Read More »
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CULTURAL HERITAGE

Sacred Seas

Discover how Indigenous communities in Seattle are shaping waterfront developments and preserving their rich heritage along Elliott Bay and beyond. Read More »
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CULINARY

Celebrity Chefs

14 Seattle restaurants and chefs were nominated for a James Beard Award this year. For a memorable meal, the Pacific Northwest is hard to beat, with fresh seafood, local ingredients, global flavors, and local wines. Read More »
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WATCH

Sounds by the Sound

Seattle’s music scene blooms in Sounds by the Sound, featuring Manatee Commune performing among UW’s iconic cherry blossoms. Watch Now »
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EXPLORE

Fremont/Wallingford

Popular with artists, students, and young professionals, these friendly, bohemian neighborhoods on the north side of the Ship Canal blend fabulous food with distinctive shopping. Read More »

Events & Exhibits

PERFORMING ARTS

Apr 18-May 3 The Aves at The Falls Theatre at Union Arts Center Read More


EXHIBIT

Apr 19 Anila Quayyum Agha: Geometry of Light at Seattle Art Museum Read More


BALLET

Through Apr 19 Giselle at McCaw Hall Read More


PERFORMING ARTS

Through Apr 19 Mary Jane at Seattle Rep Read More
 

PERFORMING ARTS

Through Apr 19 Les Misérables at The Paramount Theatre Read More 

 

FAMILY FUN

Apr 23-May 17 Billy Goats Gruff and Other Tales at Seattle Children's Theatre Read More


PERFORMING ARTS

May 2-17 Jesus Christ Superstar at The Fifth Avenue Theatre Read More

 

FAMILY FUN

Through May 10 Robin Hood at Seattle Children's Theatre Read More


EXHIBIT

Through May 17 Wallflowers at Frye Art Museum Read More 


PERFORMING ARTS

May 22-25 Northwest Folklife Festival at Seattle Center Read More


EXHIBIT

Through Aug 2 Beyond Mysticism: The Modern Northwest at Seattle Art Museum Read More


CALENDAR OF EVENTS

Our guide to everything happening this month. Read More »
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Visit Seattle 
Official Visitors' Guide

Check out the full guide for more activities, delicious treats, and insider tips on exploring the city.
 
Click here for our online Official Visitors' Guide
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