Where to Go This Weekend
in Seattle?

Top 5 Events | Apr 3-5

① Sakura-Con Anime Festival

📅 April 3–5, 2026
📍 Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St, Seattle, WA

One of the largest anime conventions in the Pacific Northwest, Sakura-Con celebrates Japanese animation, manga, gaming, and pop culture with three full days of programming. Thousands of cosplayers, artists, and fans gather downtown for an immersive cultural experience. 🎌🌸

The event features industry guests, panels, concerts, exhibits, gaming rooms, and themed evening events throughout the venue. It’s a high-energy weekend for anime lovers and creatives alike. 🎮✨

💵 Tickets: $75

② Hippity Hop Egg Hunt

📅 April 4, 2026 · 10:00 AM – 3:00 PM (hourly sessions)
📍 Imagine Children’s Museum, 1502 Wall St, Everett, WA

Don’t miss this annual egg-finding spectacular designed especially for young children. Kids explore the museum exhibits while searching for hidden Easter eggs and earning fun rewards along the way. 🐰🥚

Timed hourly sessions help manage crowd size, and advance reservations are strongly recommended due to limited capacity. The event is ideal for children 12 and under. 🎉👨‍👩‍👧‍👦

💵 Tickets: $22 (Included with Museum admission; children under 12 months are free)

③ Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

📅 Starting from April
📍 Skagit Valley, Mount Vernon, WA

Each spring, Skagit Valley transforms into vast, colorful tulip fields in full bloom, drawing visitors from across the region. It’s one of Washington’s most iconic seasonal events, perfect for scenic walks and photography. 🌷📸

Popular farms such as RoozenGaarde and Tulip Town offer curated garden displays, windmills, and photo-friendly layouts. Mid-April is typically peak bloom, and driving is recommended for easier access between farms. 🚗🌼

💵 Tickets: $19-23; children under 2 years are free

④ Daffodil Parade

📅 April 4, 2026
📍 Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner & Orting, WA (Pierce County route)

A highlight of the annual Daffodil Festival, this vibrant parade features daffodil-covered floats, marching bands, performers, and community groups traveling through multiple cities in one day. 🌼🎺

The procession stops in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting, creating a festive and family-friendly atmosphere throughout Pierce County. Arrive early for the best viewing spots along the route. 🎉🚩

💵 Tickets: FREE

⑤ Norwescon

📅 April 2–5, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport, 18740 International Blvd, SeaTac, WA

Norwescon is one of the Pacific Northwest’s longest-running science fiction and fantasy conventions. The event includes authors, artists, panel discussions, gaming sessions, and a large vendor hall. 🚀📚

Highlights feature themed parties, a masquerade contest, workshops, and fan meetups, bringing together a vibrant speculative fiction community for a multi-day celebration of creativity. 🧙‍♂️✨

💵Tickets: $95