Where to Go This Weekend
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Top 5 Events | Apr 17-19

① Kids' Spring Revelry

📅 April 17–19, 2026
📍 Washington State Fair Events Center

Kick off the season at the Washington State Spring Fair, featuring farm animals, pig races, performing dogs, carnival rides, classic fair food, and lively entertainment across the fairgrounds. 🐷🎡

Guests can also enjoy demolition derbies and a dedicated kids’ zone throughout the weekend, making it a high-energy, family-friendly tradition in Puyallup. 🎠🎉

Tickets: $11-$15(children under 5 are free)

② Inspirational Talks

📅 April 19, 2026 (10:30 a.m.–3:45 p.m.)
📍 Kane Hall, Univ. of Washington

Join TEDxUofW for a full day of thought-provoking talks centered on this year’s theme: “Imprints we leave on the world — and those the world leaves on us.” Expect compelling speakers, bold ideas, and meaningful storytelling in a professionally curated TED-style format. 🎤💡

Hosted at Kane Hall on the University of Washington campus, the event brings together innovators, creatives, and changemakers for an afternoon designed to inspire reflection and action. 🌍✨

💵 Tickets: $15-$20

③ Cat Convention

📅 April 18–19, 2026
📍 Seattle Center Exhibition Hall

Step into a feline-themed spectacle at POP Cats Seattle, where cat culture collides with creativity in an immersive weekend festival. Enjoy whimsical art installations, interactive exhibits, adoptable cats, themed vendors, cosplay moments, and tons of photo-ops for fans of all ages. 🐱🎨

Ticket options range from one-day general admission to premium bundles and weekend passes that unlock shop credits and access to craft activities. Children under 4 are free, and attendees are welcome to bring their own cat for a truly community-driven celebration. 🎟️🛍️

💵 Tickets: $20-$100 (children under 4 are free)

④ Daffodil Boat Parade

📅 April 19, 2026 (11:30 a.m.)
📍 5401 Yacht Club Rd, Tacoma, WA

Celebrate spring at the Daffodil Marine Festival Boat Parade, where elaborately decorated vessels cruise Tacoma’s waterfront in bright floral themes and festive designs. 🌼🚤

The parade departs from the Tacoma Yacht Club, travels along Ruston Way, and enters the Thea Foss Waterway before returning mid-afternoon — offering multiple scenic viewing points along the shore. 🌊🌤️

💵 Tickets: FREE

⑤ International Children’s Festival

📅 April 18–19, 2026 (11:00 a.m.–6:00 p.m.)
📍 Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center –305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA

The International Children’s Friendship Festival showcases young performers representing cultures from around the world through dance, music, and traditional arts. The event highlights youth-led performances that promote cross-cultural understanding and global friendship in an engaging, educational setting. 🌎🎶

Families can also enjoy hands-on crafts, origami, and face painting inside Fisher Pavilion, creating an immersive and joyful global celebration for kids of all ages. 🎨🧒

💵Tickets: FREE

Where to Go This Weekendin Seattle?