Seattle Mariners Baseball
Nothing says spring like the beginning of the Major League Baseball season. With a bevy of newly acquired players, the Mariners also look poised to create a stir this year. Perhaps the best day of the baseball schedule is Opening Day on April 8 against division rival Oakland. There are a bunch of festivities and ceremonies, and you can usually find tickets for about $60. If you miss that game, don’t fret; there are tons more opportunities to see your favorite team at Safeco Field.
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival
Although it’s a two-hour venture north of the city, the Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is well worth the journey. The festival runs throughout the month of April and allows visitors to see the massive and colorful display of tulips throughout the area. It’s one of the best photo opportunities in the area and gazing upon this feat of nature is nothing short of spectacular. Tulip Town is the main attraction and admission is only $5. From there, you can walk around, rent a kite, or take a trolley through the farm’s 10 acres for only $2 a person.
Arcade Lights Tasting Festival
Located on the grounds of the famed Pike Place Market, the Arcade Lights Tasting Festival brings together over 70 vendors for you to sample. This includes food artisans, wineries, and craft breweries for your sampling pleasure. This year, it takes place from 7 p.m. to 10 p.m. on Friday, April 22nd. The cost for entry is $60, but includes all the food you want and five free drink tickets.
The Carnival for Kids
If you’re looking for something to entertain the entire family, then the Carnival for Kids is your best bet. From April 1st to April 17th, head over to the Seattle Center Armory, which transforms its interior into a play place for kids. Inside, you’ll find heaps of rides, face painters, balloon artists, and caricaturists. Admission is $8 for adults and children over five. For those lucky enough to have a Thursday off work, this event is free.
West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day
Do you love finding the perfect bargain or hidden treasure? If so, head over to the West Seattle Community Garage Sale Day on May 14. This event takes all the extra clutter from people around the neighborhood and organizes it into a single area. Remember to get there early to find the best deals money can buy.
This spring is definitely one to remember, as the city breaks through the doldrums of the winter and really begins to shine. With so much to do, it’s doubtful you’ll ever recede into boredom.
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