Explore Seattle Southside

05/14/2026

Have a little time for a lot of fun? Try a Microadventure!

Today, we take you to in Tukwila for a matcha flight. With four matcha drinks for $20.95, the flight alone is a flavorful adventure. It’s the perfect way to treat yourself and taste your way through trendy matcha, or pair with breakfast and a pal for the full experience.

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05/11/2026

Looking for ways to add more whimsy to your days? Pick one (or more!) of these whimsical Seattle Southside side quests:

1. Walk at the Des Moines Marina and explore the seaside sculptures. Stop at for a drink and a sandwich.

2. Shop at in Tukwila for the cutest stationery, pens, stamps, and more. The perfect way to add a little whimsy to your everyday.

3. Try the seasonal strawberry drinks at in Tukwila and collect one of their cute magnets when you buy two drinks.

4. Stop at nursery in Des Moines for indoor & outdoor plants and aisles full of gifts and cute decor.

5. Browse the arts and crafts sections at in Tukwila to see what you’ll discover, maybe even a new hobby?

Save this post for the next time you want to add a little whimsy to your adventures!

05/06/2026

A spring trip to Seattle Southside?
✅ Views and a treat
✅ Quiet outdoors
✅ Taco happy hour
✅ Tide pooling
✅ Tranquility
✅ Matcha flights
✅ Brunch
✅ Culture
✅ Patio season

05/01/2026

May is bringing some major fun to Seattle Southside! Even more here: https://bit.ly/4us9aHo

5/1–5/3

📍DoubleTree by Hilton Seattle Airport | SeaTac
Times vary by day
Ticket prices vary
Horror fans unite! Enjoy celebs, panels, & macabre vendors all weekend long.

5/2–5/3
Vintage Computer Festival PNW
📍Tukwila Community Center | Tukwila
10am - 6pm
$10 suggested donation
Play, explore, and geek out on retro tech & classic games.

5/2
May the Fourth Celebration
📍The | Tukwila
10am
Included w/ admission
Star Wars Day takes over with themed fun across the museum.

5/3
Live Music: Eric Link
📍 | Des Moines
3pm
Free
Live tunes, marina views, & the perfect laid-back afternoon.

5/5
Jazz Jam Night
📍 | SeaTac
7pm-9pm
Free
Smooth sounds, good company, & a lively jam session. Every Tuesday night.

5/9–5/10
BonsaiFEST!
📍 | Federal Way
10am-4pm
Free
Tiny trees, big fun. Expect demos, tours, & food trucks.

5/9
Des Moines Sip & Shop + Roper Romp
📍Downtown Des Moines | Des Moines
12pm-4 pm
Free
Grab a drink, shop local, & go full Mrs. Roper for the Roper Romp.

5/10 & 5/24

📍Segale Center | Tukwila
11 am
Free
Shop, snack, & discover your new favorite local makers.

5/15
Viking Evening Market
📍 | Tukwila
7 pm
Free
Mead in hand, shop handcrafted goods with Viking flair.

5/16
5K & Kids Dash
📍Tukwila
9 am
$15–$45
Run, walk, & rally with the Seawolves community.

5/17
Seattle Seawolves vs. Anthem RC
📍 | Tukwila
1 pm
Tickets start at $26.75
Watch a high-intensity pro rugby match in Seattle Southside.

5/21–5/25
NW Astrological Conference
📍DoubleTree Suites Southcenter | Tukwila
Ticket prices vary
Five days of astrology, insight, & cosmic connection.

5/30–5/31
Rainier Symphony: Movie Night
📍Foster Performing Arts Center | Tukwila
5/30 @ 6 pm & 5/31 @ 3 pm
GA $25 | Students & 62+ $18 | Under 12 Free
Live orchestra brings iconic movie scores to life on stage.

5/31
Seattle Seawolves vs. FreeJacks
📍Starfire Stadium | Tukwila
5 pm
Tickets start at $26.75
End the month with an

04/30/2026

National Bubble Tea Day is more than just a holiday in Seattle Southside. 🧋❤️
Do you love bubble tea like we do? Hop on the Bubble Tea Trail for a chance to win bubble tea-themed swag and explore all of the 24+ shops in the region here: https://www.seattlesouthside.com/food-drink/bubble-tea-trail/

04/27/2026

Come for the thrills, stay for the weekend in Seattle Southside.
Make a little time around your Crypticon Seattle schedule to explore local favorites, touch grass, and experience more in the con’s backyard, all just a short distance from the DoubleTree .
Get all the ideas and more here at seattlesouthside.com & .

04/24/2026

Opening Saturday, April 25th! The special exhibit “Runway to Runway” at the explores the way high-flying flight attendant fashions tell a much bigger story of how strict gender roles and expectations, along with outfits that often prioritized looks over function, evolved into a new era of individuality, empowerment, and cultural change.
Start planning your visit > seattlesouthside.com/blog/runway-to-runway-museum-of-flight/

🗓️ On view April 25, 2026 – January 18, 2027
📍 The Museum of Flight
9404 E Marginal Way S, Tukwila, WA 98108

04/23/2026

Urban Air Adventure Park is hosting a Grand Opening event on Saturday, April 25th! Don't miss out on the festivities and great deals on packages!

🔥 GRAND OPENING DEALS 🔥

Be one of the FIRST 200 guests in line on April 25th to purchase an Unlimited Play Pass and get a Play Free for 6 Months Pass 😱🔥

400 Strander Blvd. Tukwila, Washington 98188

That means you can play FREE at the Unlimited Play level for 6 months! 🙌

🎁 PLUS:
• The first 200 guests will receive a $100 OFF Birthday Party coupon 🎂
• We’ll be giving away a FREE Birthday Party every other hour throughout the day! 🎉

🎈 Grand Opening Fun Includes:
• Free face painter 🎨
• Free Balloon twister 🎈
• DJ 🎶
• Donuts 🍩

🔥 This is your chance to lock in 6 months of weekday fun at Urban Air Tukwila — line up early and come celebrate BIG with us!

📅 April 25th
⏰ Doors Open at 10:00 AM

@topfansUrban Air Adventure ParkWestfield Southcenter🚨 Calling all First Responders in Tukwila and surrounding communities! 🚨

04/22/2026

Happy Earth Day from Seattle Southside! 🌎🌲🏔️🦀🌸🌱
How many of these locations do you recognize?

04/17/2026

Calling all horror fans! is three days of macabre celebration featuring artists, vendors, horror icons, discussion panels, films, and more spooky fun in Seattle Southside!

Crypticon Seattle
🗓️ May 1-3, 2026
📍 DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel Seattle Airport
18740 International Blvd
SeaTac, WA
🎟️ Learn more and get tickets for the weekend: crypticonseattle.com

04/16/2026

Have you ever heard an autoharp? Watch and hear Pete d’Aigle strum a gospel tune at .

d’Aigle Autoharps & Folk Instruments has been making custom, handcrafted autoharps in SeaTac since 2008. It’s a destination for autoharp enthusiasts across the world and one of the only brick-and-mortar shops left in the country.

d’Aigle Autoharps & Folk Instruments
19106 Des Moines Memorial Dr. S
SeaTac, WA

Learn about Pete’s full story > https://www.seattlesouthside.com/blog/inside-daigle-autoharps/