Guide to Spring in Seattle

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Going whale watching is something everyone should do at least once if you live in Seattle. Clipper Vacations offers the only whale-watching trip departing from downtown at Pier 69, and their day trip option to the San Juans is great. See orca, minke, and humpback whales, as well as Dall’s porpoise, seals, otters, and bald eagles, with a 96% sighting rate! There’s also an expert naturalist on board to help guide, tour, and educate. The best time of the year for whale watching starts in spring, so don’t miss out!

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Spring has arrived, and there’s no better symbol to celebrate than golden yellow blooms heading Pike Place Market’s 26th Annual Daffodil Day! Join the fun on Thursday, March 28th, from 11 a.m. – 2 p.m. and pick up a FREE bundle of fragrant daffodils under the Clock & Sign while exploring your favorite food purveyors, shops, crafts booths, and more to make it a perfect Market day.

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Celebrate the changing of the seasons with the equinox sunset on March 20th. The sun sets in the west, and some great places to enjoy the sunset are Volunteer Park, Kerry Park, the Seattle Waterfront, Jose Rizal Park, Gas Works Park, and more!

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You will need to check often to make sure you don't miss the magic of the Cherry Blossoms at UW. If you want to find parking and get the quad more to yourself, go early in the morning. During the day, the quad will be packed with students, tourists, and people exploring the UW campus. Also, for updates on the Cherry Blossoms blooming, make sure to follow our Instagram.

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Baseball comes back in the Spring, and is a great chance to get outside and cheer on the Seattle Mariners! Whether you're a local or from out of town, we've put together a guide that will help you make the most of your time at the ballpark.

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It’s official, folks - we’re entering a very special time of the year we like to call “Cinco season,” as we approach that extra-magical day of celebration that always means a damn good time. If there’s one key to having a successful Cinco de Mayo, it’s TACOS! Check out our guide to where to find the best ones in Seattle.

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The journey continues with this year’s Cultural Focus, IKIGAI: Not too much, not too little, but just right! The 54th Annual Northwest Folklife Festival takes place at the Seattle Center from May 23rd - 26th! 

Movies at Marymoor Park

Walk-in sit-in-the-grass outdoor movies will be back in 2025 in July and August at King County’s Marymoor Park in Redmond, WA. Stay tuned for the full schedule as they unveil the lineup closer to spring!

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Taking a yoga class this spring will help you limber up for summer, and a great place to practice is Take Care Yoga. Located next to the Olympic Sculpture Park along the waterfront, this yoga studio is a community hub based on progress, never perfection. A yoga studio born from the goal of creating a diverse community, where you can learn from each other and grow together. Whether it is your first time or you are a seasoned pro Take Care Yoga has you covered.

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Enjoy the cool spring breeze as you watch the sailboats pass by on Lake Union with the Seattle cityscape in the background.

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Spring is here, and love is in the air! Find new ways to swoon your partner or sweep that first date off their feet. Find unique activities like hot air balloon rides, tasty dinners, shows, long walks, and more by browsing our Guide To Date Night in Seattle.

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The Skagit Valley Tulip Festival has been known to create traffic jams on I-5 during the peak season, and for good reason. If you plan ahead and set aside a day during the week, the experience will be just that much more enjoyable, thanks to the lack of crowds.

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Visiting a farmer's market in the Seattle area is a great way to get outside, buy fresh produce, and support local businesses. We created a list featuring some of our favorite farmers' markets and options for each day of the week!

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The Waterfall Garden Park, located at 219 2nd Ave S, is a hidden gem in Pioneer Square. The park is a great place to escape the urban chaos, enjoy a cup of coffee or a meal from one of the local restaurants while enjoying the sights and sounds of the 22-foot artificial waterfall. For the history buffs out there, this park is located on the site where the first United Parcel Service headquarters opened in 1907. But note: the Park is only open Monday - Friday from 8am - 3:45pm.

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The walk around Lake Washington and Seward Park offers stunning views and an abundance of nature this spring. 

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The largest park in the Seattle area offers an amazing place to wander and watch spring in bloom. Walk the waterline trail, enjoy the plant life, and make sure to stop by the Japanese Garden.

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Prep your tonearms and slip-mats, because vinyl is back in business and Seattle has an amazing assortment of record stores for you to dig through. Here's a list of our favorite stores in the city, including some that have live in-store performances, restaurants, and more.

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We love Seattle as much as anybody, but we admit that every once in a while, you just need to get out of the city for a day and take a quick vacation from all of the hustle and bustle. Lucky for us, Seattle’s location in the PNW means there are TONS of day trip options to choose from the next time you’re looking to get the heck out of dodge for a bit. We compiled a list of our favorites! Go exploring.

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We have been riding our bikes around Seattle in search of the best routes to keep our wheels turning all year long. We have some great bike rides for people of all skill sets, whether you want to cruise through a park or all the way to a different city.

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Take a break and find a spot on the hill at Gas Works Park to enjoy a picnic. This is also a great spot to fly a kite or ride your bike through the park and along the Burke Gilman Trail.

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Enjoy the Kubota Garden transition from its winter to spring landscape. A stunning twenty acres of hills and valleys, the Kubota Garden features streams, waterfalls, ponds, rock outcroppings, and an exceptionally rich and mature collection of plant material. This unique urban refuge displays over sixty years of vision, effort, and commitment by the Kubota family.

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Although we like to think spring is warm and sunny, it actually rains A LOT. That's why we put together a full guide to rainy-day activities!

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Ring in the start of the boating season at the Windermere Cup! See the premier UW Rowing Team compete as the best rowing teams in the world race to the finish at Montlake Cut on May 3rd. Make sure you arrive early to get a good viewing spot!

We hope you enjoyed our Guide To Spring in Seattle. If you have anything you think we should add to the list feel free to send over an email to [email protected].