Welcome to the weekend! From Easter egg hunts to a show that turns trash into art, here are the latest local things to do in the Seattle area during the holiday weekend.
Food and drink
- As President Donald Trump’s tariffs loom, stock up at Costco — our food critic shares her top 10 best buys from the superstore that make a membership worthwhile.
- Less than a year after a gas explosion rocked this beloved Ballard deli, Take 5 Urban Market is back, serving hot breakfast sandwiches, Reubens and more.
- Planning a homemade Easter brunch? This strata-inspired casserole with greens and creamy white beans makes for a bright springtime meal.
Community events
- Take your pick from a host of Easter festivities around the Seattle area, from a parade in downtown Snohomish to egg hunts at local parks and tulip fields (there’s even one underwater).
- Shake off the Seattle Freeze with Welcome Day at Town Hall Seattle on April 19, an event designed to get PNW newcomers involved in city life.
Arts, theater and music
- Our critic raves over Pacific Northwest Ballet’s ‘Roméo et Juliette,’ which runs through April 20 at McCaw Hall and digitally for season subscribers April 24-28.
- Trash becomes a work of art at this exhibit running through May 2 at the North Seattle College Art Gallery, featuring installations of Styrofoam, glass and other often discarded materials.
- Stunning design, our reviewer writes, takes center stage in “Life of Pi” at Paramount Theatre through April 20, based on the bestselling 2001 novel (and later an Oscar-winning 2012 film).
- Our music writer breaks down each track of “Who Believes in Angels?” — Brandi Carlile and Elton John’s new collaborative album. Plus, here are the biggest Seattle concerts coming up.
Movies, TV and video games
- Heading to the theater? See what our reviewers thought of “The Wedding Banquet” and “Sinners.”
- “The Last of Us” is back for Season 2 on Max, and it’s set right here in the Emerald City. Our writers dive into what’s new this season, plus a recap of the first episode.
- Split Fiction, Hazelight Studios’ newest tag-team game following the wildly popular It Takes Two, is a fantastic cooperative adventure, writes our reviewer.
Books
- Tackle your TBR list with a visit to Seattle’s bounty of local bookstores, which have embraced recent changes in ownership and locations.
- Celebrate National Poetry Month with these poem-filled books, including the pick for Seattle Reads 2025 — the public library’s citywide book club.
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