Seattle Center in Seattle, WA

The Seattle Center is a mecca of entertainment, arts, sports, dining, and cultural adventures for all ages. The 87 acres park hosts the ballet, opera, the Seattle Children's Theatre, the Space Needle, an amusement park, the Experience Music Project, the Seattle Sonics NBA, and a monorail that connects to downtown Seattle.

Originally home of the 1962 World's Fair, the Seattle Center is now home to several large seasonal events like the Folk Life Festival, Bumbershoot and The Bite of Seattle. The park also features some cool architecture. Check out the sea urchin design of the International Fountain, the graceful arches and serene reflective pools of the Science Pavilion, and architect Frank Gehry's untamed EMP. With 10 million visitors a year, no wonder the Seattle Center's goal (according to the website) is to be the nation's best gathering place.

Events at Seattle Center

Seattle International Film Festival

The Seattle International Film Festival is a juried event featuring only the very best in the year's independent film.

Bumbershoot

For four days Seattle will showcase every sort of art imaginable as Bumbershoot descends upon the city's landscape.

Festival Sundiata

Festival Sundiata is a must attend event offering the entire family two days of fun and excitement.

Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival

For three days Seattle will take part in the recognition of Japanese culture and its strong bond with Japan.

Seattle International Children's Festival

For nearly two decades Seattle has been introducing children to mind expanding performance art.

Northwest Folklife Festival

Through crafts, cuisine, dance and other various forms of performance art the world will be at your fingertips, with the Northwest Folklife Festival.

VegFest

Learning to eat healthy can be hard, but that doesn't make it impossible.

Reindeer Games

The gorgeous waterfront of downtown Seattle will play host to the fourth annual Reindeer Games.

Bite of Seattle

For nearly a quarter century the city of Seattle has been inviting visitors from across the nation to come and sample the wonderful display of restaurants residing in the area.