Plan Your Spring Adventures!

From the tulip fields to food festivals and sustainability fairs, these events highlight the best of Seattle and the Eastside this season. Mark your calendars, bring your friends and family, and make the most of spring 2025!

🌷 Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

📍 Skagit Valley, WA
📅 April 1 - 30, 2025

Springtime in the Pacific Northwest isn’t complete without a trip to the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival. Spanning the entire month of April, this annual festival showcases millions of tulips in full bloom across multiple farms. Whether you're strolling through the meticulously designed gardens of RoozenGaarde, exploring the family-friendly fields of Tulip Town, or picking your own tulips at Tulip Valley Farms, each location offers a unique experience.

Why You Should Go: Beyond the flowers, the festival features art shows, farm tours, and local vendors. Be sure to check each farm's schedule and get tickets in advance!

🍽️ City Hall Plaza Food Trucks

📍 Bellevue City Hall Plaza
📅 Tuesdays & Thursdays

Calling all foodies! Every Tuesday and Thursday, Bellevue’s City Hall Plaza hosts a rotation of top-rated food trucks, serving everything from gourmet burgers to global street food. Grab a bite, enjoy the outdoor seating, and savor delicious flavors in the heart of Bellevue.

Note: No visitor parking is available unless conducting business in City Hall, so plan accordingly!

🐑 Sheep Shearing at Kelsey Creek Farm

📍 Bellevue, WA
📅 April 26, 2025 | 11 AM - 4 PM

A fun, family-friendly tradition, Sheep Shearing at Kelsey Creek Farm lets you witness live sheep shearing while learning about wool spinning. Kids will love the pony rides, tractor-pulled wagon rides, and craft stations. The best part? Admission is free!

Pro Tip: Take advantage of the free shuttle service from Wilburton Park & Ride to avoid parking hassles.

🌎 EarthFest 2025

📍 Bellevue Botanical Garden
📅 April 19, 2025 | 11 AM - 3 PM

Celebrate sustainability at EarthFest! This interactive event features garden tours, hands-on workshops, and eco-friendly activities for all ages. Whether you're interested in composting, clean energy rebates, or just love nature, this is the place to be.

🌱 Leap for Green Sustainability Fair

📍 Mercer Island Community & Event Center
📅 April 5, 2025 | 10 AM - 1 PM

This eco-conscious fair focuses on sustainability, community engagement, and environmental education. Expect a summer camp fair, food trucks, educational vendors, and interactive exhibits.

Why Attend? It’s a great way to learn practical steps toward a greener lifestyle while enjoying family-friendly activities!

🎬 Seattle Jewish Film Festival

📍 Various Theaters & Online
📅 Spring 2025

This year marks the 30th anniversary of the Seattle Jewish Film Festival, celebrating Jewish life, history, and culture through powerful cinematic storytelling. The festival will showcase 30 films, offering in-person and virtual screenings.

🏞️ National Park Day – Free Entry!

📍 All National Parks
📅 April 19, 2025

Mark your calendars! On National Park Day, enjoy free entry to Mount Rainier and Olympic National Parks. It’s a rare opportunity to explore the stunning landscapes without paying an entrance fee. Expect larger crowds, so arrive early!

🌸 Japanese Festival

📍 Seattle Center
📅 April 11 - 13, 2025

Immerse yourself in Japanese culture at the Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival. This free event features traditional dance, music, martial arts, and authentic cuisine, all in honor of the 1,000 cherry trees gifted to Seattle in 1976.

🍴 Seattle Restaurant Week

📍 Seattle & Eastside
📅 April 2 - 12, 2025

For food lovers, Seattle Restaurant Week is the best time to explore the local culinary scene! With 220 participating restaurants offering special prix-fixe menus, you can enjoy multi-course meals at a fraction of the regular price.

How It Works: Visit the event website, browse participating restaurants, and make reservations early—these deals go fast!