These 144 activities are worth leaving the house for.
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Every day at 7am from Sep. 8 to Nov. 28
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) · SLU
Explore the legacy of the iconic Seattle sketch comedy show that aired from 1984 to 1999. This exhibit features original costumes, production materials, and clips from the show's most memorable sketches.
November 11 at 6pm +59
Wing Luke Museum · Downtown Seattle • Free
Since 1787, Native Hawaiians have been weaving lives between the islands and the Pacific Northwest. DISplace honors those journeys through contemporary art, family ephemera, and archival treasures, reclaiming the diaspora's story in its own voices.
November 11 at 6pm +59
Wing Luke Museum · Downtown Seattle • Free
Young artists respond to attacks on migrant communities with block prints, kites, and oral histories. YouthCAN's exhibit turns personal mementos into a powerful case for democratized storytelling.
November 11 at 6pm +59
Northwest African American Museum · Central District • Free
Jacob Lawrence's bold, geometric paintings chronicle the Black Northwest experience: migration, labor, resilience. His work feels urgent, speaking directly to today's movements for racial and economic justice.
Every day at 10am from Oct. 5 to Dec. 6
Central Library · Downtown Seattle • Free
Artist in residence Jo Cosme examines the tension between marketed paradise and lived reality in Puerto Rico, highlighting restricted beach access, rising costs of living, and displacement through a photo essay displayed in the Level 8 Gallery.
November 10 at 12pm +11
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral · Capitol Hill • Free
Earth goes epic: a 24-foot glowing globe fills Saint Mark's soaring nave, turning the cathedral into a planetarium of sorts. Free to wander, and the reverb-rich space makes it feel properly cosmic.
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Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Wing Luke Museum · Downtown Seattle
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) · SLU
$5
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture · University of Washington
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 2:00 PM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
National Nordic Museum · Adams
$10-$20
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Chihuly Garden and Glass · Uptown
$42.4-$47.7
Wed, Nov 11 · 11:00 AM
Space Needle · Uptown
$72.62-$77.88
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
The Museum of Flight · Seattle
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Museum of Illusions · Downtown Seattle
Free for veterans and active-duty military
Wed, Nov 11 · 9:00 AM
Olympic Sculpture Park · Downtown Seattle
Free
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) · SLU
Wed, Nov 11 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Asian Art Museum · Capitol Hill
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Thu, Nov 12 · 5:00 PM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Free
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Thu, Nov 12 · 4:00 PM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Fri, Nov 13 · 12:00 PM
Exquisite Creatures Exhibit · Downtown Seattle
$28-$34
Fri, Nov 13 · 1:00 PM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
Georgetown · Georgetown
Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 8:00 AM
Pacific Science Center · Uptown
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Museum of History & Industry · SLU
Free
Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Wed, Nov 18 · 12:30 PM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 2:30 PM
The Memory Hub · Downtown Seattle
Free
Thu, Nov 19 · 4:00 PM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Asian Art Museum · Capitol Hill
Free
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Museum of Pop Culture · Uptown
$39 to $43
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Asian Art Museum · Capitol Hill
Free
Fri, Nov 27 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Asian Art Museum · Capitol Hill
Free
Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM
Olympic Sculpture Park · Downtown Seattle
Sat, Nov 28 · 12:00 PM
Seattle Center · Uptown
Wed, Dec 2 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) · SLU
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) · SLU
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Asian Art Museum · Capitol Hill
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) · SLU
Free
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
Occidental Square · Pioneer Square
Thu, Dec 3 · 10:00 AM
Seattle Asian Art Museum · Capitol Hill
Free
Fri, Dec 4 · 6:00 PM
Central District · Central District
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Seattle Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Sat, Dec 5 · 10:15 AM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Free
Sun, Dec 6 · 11:00 AM
Frye Art Museum · Downtown Seattle
Tue, Dec 8 · 2:30 PM
The Memory Hub · Downtown Seattle
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Henry Art Gallery · University of Washington
Free
Sat, Dec 12 · 12:00 PM
Mural Amphitheatre at Seattle Center · Uptown
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