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It’s the first full weekend in November. Parents, if you survived last weekend’s costumed candy hullabaloo — well done! This weekend, take your foot off the gas and settle into some lower key happenings around the Sound. I’ve got plenty of suggestions in my top 10 weekend events below.
It’s also a great weekend to look ahead and lock in those holiday plans before it’s too late, whether you’re looking for a festive restaurant serving holiday fare (hint: reservations are going quickly) or a family-friendly performance that captures the spirit of the season.
Don’t sleep on those memory-making moments — starting now!
Burien Día de los Muertos
Date: Friday, Nov. 6
Cost: Free
Location: Burien Community Center, 14700 Sixth Ave. S.W., Burien
Ofrendas, crafts, food, music and a chance to honor your ancestors is what this celebration is all about. Join in the free, early evening festival, open to everyone.
Celebrate Diwali at The Bellevue Collection
Date: Friday–Sunday, Nov. 6–8
Cost: Free
Location: Bellevue Square, 575 Bellevue Square, Bellevue
Families can celebrate Diwali this weekend as you marvel at the intricate rangoli display, bring home a lantern-making craft and watch performances galore. The Festival of Lights takes place on Saturday from noon to 5 p.m., but other activities run all weekend.
Hip-Hop History Month Celebration at MOPOP
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: Included with admission ($25.45–$39.95)
Location: Museum of Pop Culture, 325 Fifth Ave. N., Seattle
Head to MOPOP for a kid-friendly music and fashion mash-up highlighting the history of hip-hop. Listening sessions, a fashion showcase, and intricate nail design will be part of the day, as will a community clothing drive to support families in need.
Pumpkin Drop
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: Free
Location: Farrel-McWhirter Park, 19545 N.E. Redmond Rd., Redmond
Now that Halloween is over, bring your pristine pumpkins to Farrel-McWhirter Park. Watch the pumpkins get smashed for the animals to enjoy at 12:30 p.m.
Seattle Festival Orchestra: Sabre Dance
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: Free
Location: Aurora Community Nazarene Church, 1900 N. 175th St., Shoreline
Why go to a boring old petting zoo when you can bring your kids to an instrument “petting zoo.” It’s a chance for kids to play with real instruments after being inspired by them at this free concert just for families — one of three this year!
61st Annual Veterans Day Parade & Observance
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: Free
Location: Downtown Auburn, 25 W. Main St., Auburn
Get your marching band fix (more than 10 are scheduled to perform!) during Auburn’s annual Veterans Day Parade. Four thousand parade participants, plus plenty of military vehicles to fascinate your kids, makes this an easy pick. Activities run all day. The parade starts at 11 a.m.
Little Beats Concert Series
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: $5 per person
Location: McGilvra Elementary School, 1617 38th Ave. E., Seattle
Get in harmony with the all-female Highlight Quartet at this popular family concert series in the city. It’s sure to hit the right note with your music-loving crew.
Full STEAM Ahead
Date: Saturday, Nov. 7
Cost: Free
Location: Children’s Museum of Skagit County, 432 Fashion Way, Burlington
Head north to the Skagit Valley Children’s Museum and spend the day playing mini-golf on an indoor course, and exploring hands-on STEM activities and exhibits. A FamilyPalooza resource fair is also part of this free community event.
Sea-Meow Convention
Date: Saturday–Sunday, Nov. 7–8
Cost: $20.06–$34.05; free for ages 5 and younger
Location: Seattle Center Exhibition Hall, 301 Mercer St., Seattle
Calling all cat lovers! I’ve got the purr-fect activity to fill your weekend: A convention featuring more than 100 “meowchants,” cosplay, cat calling, and fab feline stars like Hannah Shaw, the Kitten Lady (Saturday) and Jackson Galaxy (Sunday).
Chum Salmon and Cider Celebration
Date: Sunday, Nov. 8
Cost: Free
Location: McClane Creek Nature Trail, 5044 Delphi Rd. S.W., Olympia
Catch the salmon running in Olympia this weekend. While you’re there, stay warm with hot apple cider and fresh apple cider doughnuts. Hands-on activities are also part of the plan.
More weekend activities
- Watch with coffee in hand as the kids explore a new indoor play café.
- Discover a bounty of free family fun for the month, from cultural celebrations to salmon spotting.
- Get a breath of fresh air close to home on a nature walk.
Our Greater Seattle Family Calendar features great community events — every day of the year!
Editor’s note: Each week ParentMap’s family fun editor, Meredith Charaba, updates The Weekender with her favorite weekend activities around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound. It was originally published years ago and was most recently updated on Nov. 5, 2026, by ParentMap’s managing editor, Allison Sutcliffe. Event dates, times and locations were verified by our editor.
