Here’s a look at large-scale events happening around the city this week that may impact how you choose to get around. If you’re headed to one of these big events, consider taking public transportation.
🚧 See our Upcoming Construction & Events page for more info on construction that could impact how you get around town.
🚧 Also, don’t forget to look at our Citywide Events Calendar for more things to do. Have fun!
WEDNESDAY FEB 26
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: At Washington State Convention Center. Festival hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 9AM to 8PM. Estimated attendance: 5,000 per day.
Seattle Opera presents Charlie Parker’s Yardbird: At McCaw Hall. Performance: 7:30PM – 9PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.
THURSDAY FEB 27
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: At Washington State Convention Center. Festival hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 9AM to 8PM. Estimated attendance: 5,000 per day.
Seattle Sounders vs. Olimpia: Leg Two of the Concacaf Champions League Round of 16. At CenturyLink Field. Kickoff: 7PM. Estimated attendance: 25,000.
FRIDAY FEB 28
Seattle Symphony Friday Matinees: At Benaroya Hall. Student buses will stage on streets adjacent to the venue. Event hours: 9AM – 2:30PM. Estimated attendance: 300.
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: At Washington State Convention Center. Festival hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 9AM to 8PM. Estimated attendance: 5,000 per day.
Girl Scouts of Western Washington Lemon Cookie Parade: Help celebrate The Girl Scouts release the first new cookie since 2012. Seattle Police Department will escort a parade from Westlake Park to Victor Steinbrueck Park via Pine St, 1st Ave, and Virginia St. Event hours: 12PM – 1PM. Estimated attendance: 1,000.
SATURDAY FEB 29
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: At Washington State Convention Center. Festival hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 9AM to 8PM. Estimated attendance: 5,000 per day.
Seattle Opera presents Charlie Parker’s Yardbird: At McCaw Hall. Performance: 7:30PM – 9PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.
SUNDAY MAR 1
Hot Chocolate 15K/5K: Runs start and finish at Seattle Center. Routes will use the northbound lanes of SR99 between South Lake Union and Green Lake. Event hours: 6:45AM – 12PM. Estimated attendance: 12,000.
Northwest Flower & Garden Festival: At Washington State Convention Center. Festival hours: Wednesday – Saturday: 9AM to 8PM; Sunday: 9AM – 6PM. Estimated attendance: 5,000 per day.
Seattle Sounders vs. Chicago Fire FC: At CenturyLink Field. Kickoff: 12PM. Estimated attendance: 30,000.
Seattle Opera presents Charlie Parker’s Yardbird: At McCaw Hall. Performance: 2PM – 3:30PM. Estimated attendance: 3,000.