Discover some of the best children´s books at the Elliott Bay Book Company. This large, locally owned Seattle bookstore is filled with over 150,000 titles, featuring the region´s best selection of new books, local-only offerings and a large collection of bargain books. Stop by for readings and book signings by several authors throughout the year.
Originally built in 1928 as a film and vaudeville theater, the renovated Paramount Theatre is one of Seattle´s most popular performing arts and entertainment venues. Catch a Broadway play or a concert by your favorite band, or see a variety of other performances including dance, comedy, family engagements, silent films and much more.
Make some memories at the Northwest Folklife Festival. This annual festival brings some of the city´s best local, ethnic, folk and traditional arts and music to the Seattle Center for a free three-day party over Memorial Day weekend. Take in the spirit of the Northwest as you visit the vendors selling all kinds of foods and handmade goods.
Watch a soccer game played by one of the best teams in the United States. The Seattle Sounders FC set a record as the first MLS team to win three U. S. Open Cups in a row, and have been gathering a strong fan base since they were founded in 1994. Wear your Rave Green and make some noise at the stadium for The Sounders!