April in the Puget Sound brings a vibrant mix of festivals, cultural celebrations, and community gatherings, offering something for everyone to enjoy. From immersive arts experiences to lively parades and hands-on workshops, this month is filled with opportunities to connect, learn, and celebrate. Whether you’re looking for family-friendly fun, creative inspiration, or a night of elegance, April’s events provide the perfect way to embrace the season and explore the best the region has to offer.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Date: April 1 – April 30, 2025
Location: Skagit Valley, WA
Details: Witness the breathtaking beauty of endless tulip and daffodil fields in full bloom during this beloved annual festival. Visitors can explore stunning tulip gardens, enjoy local art displays, and take part in family-friendly activities. While some fields offer free viewing, others require admission.
Tulip Festival Street Fair
Date: April 18 – April 20, 2025
Time: Friday & Saturday, 10:00 AM – 6:00 PM; Sunday, 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM
Location: Downtown Mount Vernon, WA
Details: Celebrate the beauty of spring at the Tulip Festival Street Fair, a vibrant three-day event featuring arts and crafts vendors, live entertainment, delicious food, and family-friendly activities. Stroll through downtown Mount Vernon and enjoy the festive atmosphere as the community comes together to embrace the season.
Bubble Planet: An Immersive Experience
Date: April 2 – May 31, 2025
Location: 103 110th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA
Details: Step into a surreal world of bubbles with this immersive experience featuring themed rooms, VR technology, and fantastical landscapes. Visitors can interact with oversized bubbles, explore sensory environments, and enjoy a journey through more than ten unique spaces. This family-friendly event offers a magical adventure for all ages.
Moisture Festival 2025
Date: April 3 – April 13, 2025
Location: Broadway Performance Hall, Seattle
Details: Known as the world’s largest comedy/variety festival, Moisture Festival features an eclectic mix of circus, cabaret, and vaudeville performances. With 40 shows scheduled, audiences can enjoy a lively and entertaining blend of comedy, aerial acts, juggling, and more.
Seattle’s Pop-Up Underground Art Show
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 8 p.m. – Midnight
Location: El Corazon, Seattle
Details: This lively pop-up art show showcases over 75 local artists with more than 500 pieces of artwork on display. Attendees can enjoy free all-you-can-eat pancakes, live DJ performances, body painting, and a vibrant creative atmosphere. This 21+ event offers a unique blend of art, music, and late-night fun. Tickets are $15 in advance and $20 on the day of the event.
Festival of Color
Date: April 5, 2025
Time: 12 p.m. – 5 p.m.
Location: Marymoor Park, Redmond
Details: Celebrate the arrival of spring at the Pacific Northwest’s largest color festival! This lively event features color throws, energetic dance performances, live music, contests, and delicious Indian cuisine. Inspired by the traditional Indian Holi festival, it brings people together for a joyful and vibrant experience. Perfect for all ages, this family-friendly celebration is an unforgettable way to welcome the season.
Daffodil Festival Grand Floral Parade
Date: April 5, 2025
Time & Locations: Tacoma (10:15 a.m.), Puyallup (12:45 p.m.), Sumner (2:30 p.m.), Orting (5 p.m.)
Details: Celebrate the 92nd year of this beloved tradition as the Grand Floral Parade makes its way through four Pierce County cities in a single day! Featuring beautifully decorated floats adorned with fresh daffodils, marching bands, and community organizations, this historic event has been a staple since 1934, only pausing during wartime and the 2020 pandemic. Rain or shine, the parade continues to be a cherished celebration of local pride and springtime in the Pacific Northwest.
International Children’s Friendship Festival
Date: April 5-6, 2025
Time: 11:00 a.m. – 6:00 p.m.
Location: Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
Details: Now in its 16th year, this vibrant, volunteer-run festival celebrates cultural diversity and unity through performances and activities designed for kids, by kids. Recognized by Washington State officials, the event continues to grow, bringing together young talent from around the region. With free admission, families can enjoy a weekend filled with music, dance, and international traditions in a fun and welcoming atmosphere.
Seattle Jazz Vespers – Ben Black Quartet
Date: April 6, 2025 (6 p.m.)
Location: Seattle Jazz Vespers, 1111 Harvard Ave., Seattle, WA
Details: Acclaimed jazz vocalist Ben Black, known for his versatile and expressive style, takes the stage alongside pianist Josh Rawlings, bassist Marina Christopher, and drummer Will Lone. With a career spanning decades in jazz, opera-theatre, and world music influences, Black delivers a unique and soulful performance. The evening promises an intimate blend of jazz standards, improvisation, and unexpected musical treasures.
Social Justice Film Festival – 12th Edition
Date: April 9 – 13, 2025
Location: Northwest Film Forum, 1515 12th Ave., Seattle
Details: The 12th annual Social Justice Film Festival returns with a powerful lineup of films that highlight activism, diverse voices, and pressing social justice issues. More than just a film festival, this event fosters meaningful conversations, showcases independent filmmakers, and offers a platform for stories that challenge and inspire. Attendees can expect a mix of narratives and documentaries exploring culture, identity, human rights, and global perspectives.
Washington State Spring Fair
Date: April 10 – 13 & April 17 – 20, 2025
Location: Washington State Fairgrounds, Puyallup
Details: Celebrate the arrival of spring with thrilling rides, adorable animals, and non-stop entertainment at the Washington State Spring Fair! Enjoy high-energy events like Motorsport Mayhem, DockDogs, and Racing Pigs, or explore the Fair Farm for some up-close animal encounters. From monster trucks to BBQ competitions, fireworks, and delicious fair food, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Gather your family and friends for a fun-filled springtime tradition in Puyallup!
The Night of Ideas: Common Ground
Date: April 11, 2025
Time: 5:00 PM – 9:00 PM
Location: Town Hall Seattle – The Forum
Details: The third edition of Seattle’s Night of Ideas, part of a global initiative by the French Embassy and Villa Albertine, invites the community to explore international cooperation through arts, education, and cultural diplomacy. This interactive gathering will feature discussions with French, Francophone, and American speakers, bringing together artists, academics, educators, and leaders to reimagine a more connected world. Engage with experts from institutions like the Gates Foundation and the University of Washington for an inspiring evening of dialogue and exchange.
Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival
Date: April 11-13, 2025
Location: Armory Food & Event Hall & Fisher Pavilion, Seattle Center
Details: Part of the Seattle Center Festál series, this free festival celebrates Japanese culture and the beauty of cherry blossoms. Enjoy traditional performances, cultural exhibits, and interactive activities highlighting Japan’s rich heritage. More details to come.
Polish Spring Bazaar
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 12:00 PM – 5:00 PM
Location: Polish Cultural Center, Seattle
Details: Celebrating over 50 years of tradition, this free event offers delicious Polish cuisine, including pierogi, sausage, cabbage rolls, and pastries, available for dining in or takeout. Browse a variety of Polish crafts, books, Bolesławiec pottery, and amber jewelry. Don’t miss the raffle for a chance to win baskets filled with Polish goods!
Yuri’s Night
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 06:00 PM – 11:00 PM
Location: The Museum of Flight, Seattle
Details: Celebrate humanity’s journey into space at this 21+ spaceflight party, honoring Yuri Gagarin’s historic 1961 orbit. The Museum of Flight transforms into an intergalactic nightclub, featuring top electronic music DJs, immersive lighted art, virtual reality experiences, and space-themed activities. Enjoy drinks, food trucks, and a night of cosmic celebration—costumes encouraged!
STSCA’s 2025 Navruz Celebration
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 1 PM – 5 PM (or until the dancing ends!)
Location: Shoreline Community College, PUB 9000 Building, Shoreline
Details: Celebrate the Persian New Year with a vibrant gathering featuring traditional Central Asian cuisine, including Uzbek plov and samsa, along with dance performances, a fashion show, and a children’s corner. Enjoy a festive atmosphere filled with music, cultural displays, and community spirit. Free parking is available, and the venue is accessible via several bus routes.
Snohomish on the Rocks
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: Premier Access: 12 PM – 6 PM | General Admission: 1 PM – 6 PM
Location: Thomas Family Farm, Snohomish
Details: This one-day event showcases local craft distillers and their finest spirits, including whiskey, liqueurs, and more. Attendees can sample and purchase their favorites for off-premise enjoyment. Hosted by the organizers of Snohomish Brewfest, this 21+ event supports the Snohomish Senior Center. ID required at entry; pets are not allowed.
ʻAha Mele Hawaiian Festival
Date: April 12, 2025
Time: 11 AM – 3 PM
Location: Chief Leschi Schools, Puyallup
Details: This annual celebration of Hawaiian and Polynesian culture features live music, hula performances, cultural workshops, food vendors, craft shopping, and family-friendly activities. Founded in 2010, the event fosters community connection while supporting scholarships and cultural programming.
Best of the Northwest Spring Show
Date: April 12-13, 2025
Time: Saturday, 10 AM – 6 PM; Sunday, 10 AM – 5 PM
Location: Hangar 30, Magnuson Park, Seattle
Details: Celebrating its 36th year, this premier art and fine craft show features handmade works from over 100 artists across various mediums. Attendees can watch live art demonstrations, participate in youth art activities, and explore a special exhibit by the Northwest Stone Sculptors Association. The event also includes food trucks, artist meet-and-greets, and a chance to win a $200 PCC Community Market gift card. Free parking available.
Welcome the Whales
Date: April 12-13, 2025
Location: Langley, Whidbey Island
Details: This annual festival celebrates the return of gray whales to Puget Sound. Festivities on April 12 include a parade and festival, while April 13 features a presentation and a whale-watching event. Attendees can learn about marine conservation, enjoy family-friendly activities, and witness these majestic creatures in their natural habitat.
Life on the Move | National Geographic Live
Date: April 13-15, 2025
Location: S. Mark Taper Foundation Auditorium, Benaroya Hall, Seattle
Details: Ecologist Lucy Hawkes explores the incredible journeys of migrating animals across land, sea, and sky. Using advanced tracking technology, she shares insights into the movements of species like sea turtles, basking sharks, and bar-headed geese. This National Geographic Live event offers a fascinating look into the science behind animal migration.
Meet the Artists Reception
Date: Tuesday, April 15, 2025
Time: 6 PM – 8 PM
Location: Lynnwood Event Center 3711 196th Street S.W. , Lynnwood, WA 98036
Details: Celebrate the latest art exhibit, The Light and Shade That Made My Name: Celebrating BIPOC Women Behind the Camera, at this free community event. Guests can meet the photographers, enjoy live music, complimentary small bites, and refreshments from the bar. Some artists will share insights into their work throughout the evening.
FIUTS CulturalFest
Date: Saturday, April 19, 2025
Location: Benaroya Hall, 200 University St. in Seattle
Details: FIUTS CulturalFest in Seattle features a vibrant International Expo at 4 PM with interactive cultural booths, games, activities, and global cuisine. The event continues with a Performance Showcase at 7 PM, highlighting student performances in traditional music, dance, and martial arts. Doors open at 6:30 PM, and expo booths remain accessible through intermission.
Olympia Arts Walk
Date: April 25-26, 2025
Location: Downtown Olympia
Details: This semi-annual community event celebrates the arts with exhibits and performances throughout downtown Olympia. Festivities include the Luminary Procession on Friday at 8:30 PM and the Procession of the Species parade on Saturday at 4:30 PM, both passing Sylvester Park.
Cadence Video Poetry Festival
Date: April 25-27, 2025 (In-Person) | April 25-May 4, 2025 (Online)
Location: Northwest Film Forum, Seattle
Details: This annual festival celebrates video poetry through screenings, workshops, artist gatherings, and discussions during National Poetry Month. Events include an artist residency, generative workshops for youth and adults, and a virtual poetry book fair, fostering creative exploration of text and moving images.
World Rhythm Festival 2025
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Columbia Park & Rainier Arts Center, Seattle
Details: Enjoy a weekend of multicultural drum and dance performances, workshops, and interactive sessions for all skill levels, from beginner to advanced. This free, family-friendly event celebrates global rhythms through music, movement, and cultural expression.
Evergreen Spring Home Show
Date: April 25-27, 2025
Location: Evergreen State Fairgrounds Event Center, Monroe
Details: Snohomish County’s premier home show features over 200 booths with local experts offering inspiration and guidance for home improvement projects, from minor updates to full remodels. This annual event provides exclusive savings and expert advice for homeowners looking to customize or upgrade their spaces.
Venice is Sinking Masquerade Ball
Date: April 26, 2025
Location: Seattle Design Center, Seattle
Details: Step into an evening of magic and mystery at the 18th Annual Venice is Sinking Masquerade Ball. Enjoy an unforgettable night of Venetian elegance, dancing, and enchantment. Masks are encouraged for this sophisticated soirée, featuring expert event planning, stunning décor, and seamless execution.
Energy Block Party
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 10 AM – 2 PM
Location: PUD Electric Building Headquarters, Everett
Details: Enjoy a lively community event featuring great food, fun activities, and an energizing atmosphere. Savor delicious bites from local food trucks, including Dick’s Drive-In, Cathouse Pizza, Vulpine Espresso, and a donut truck.
Northwest Green Home Tour
Date: April 26, 2025 (Main Tour) & April 27, 2025 (Bonus Remote Sites)
Time: 11 AM – 5 PM
Location: Various locations in Greater Seattle Area
Details: This free, self-guided tour showcases sustainable building practices in homes across the region. Explore innovative projects, from backyard cottages to energy-efficient new builds, and learn how homeowners are generating their own electricity, improving insulation, and creating eco-friendly living spaces.
Junior Daffodil Parade
Date: April 26, 2025
Time: 10 AM
Location: Proctor District, Tacoma
Details: The 64th Annual Junior Daffodil Parade invites children and youth groups to showcase their creativity in a fun, community-driven event. Registration and sign-in open at 9 AM at Mason Church’s back parking lot on Monroe St. Participants will receive participation buttons and pre-ordered daffodils before heading to the staging area. The parade kicks off at 10 AM, celebrating the spirit of youth and springtime in Tacoma.
With a diverse lineup of events, April is a fantastic time to get out and experience the energy of the Puget Sound. From outdoor festivities to artistic showcases, there are countless ways to make lasting memories and engage with the community. Whether you’re discovering new interests or enjoying familiar traditions, this month’s events offer the perfect chance to celebrate the spirit of spring.
