The Must List: St. Patrick’s Day Parade, Pi Day Celebrations Galore
What to do this weekend in Seattle
By Seattle magazine staff March 11, 2016
Must Wear Green
Annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade
Saturday (3/12, 12:30 p.m.) Watch Emerald Isle pride spread through the Emerald City as the annual St. Patrick’s Day Parade snakes through downtown. Afterward, enjoy the craic—with food, crafts and music—at the Irish Week Festival at the Seattle Center and catch a flick at the Irish Reels Festival, which continues on Sunday.
Must Eat Adorably
Hello Kitty-themed Foods at Seattle Restaurants
(Through 3/18, times vary) Seven participating spots around town will offer special (and super cute), limited-edition themed food or beverage items as part of the Hello Kitty Hungry Hunt Seattle. Turns out H. Kitty is a bit of a foodie.
Must Dig
Prepare to Play in the Dirt at the Burke Museum
Saturday (3/12, 10 a.m. to 4 p.m.) Let the kids don their dinosaur getups as they dig and discover at Dino Day at the Burke Museum. See what paleontologists have uncovered in their local excavations and crack open fossils with remnants to take home. The range of hands-on activities will keep kids of all ages keenly occupied with learning.
Must Buy
Snag Your Tickets to Bob Dylan’s Summer Concert
Saturday (3/12, 10 a.m.) It’s official: Iconic folk-rock singer-songwriter Bob Dylan–along with special guest Mavis Staples–will take the Chateau Ste. Michelle stage on June 4 at 7 p.m. as part of the winery’s popular Summer Concert Series. Tickets go on sale this Saturday and will undoubtedly sell out at rapid clip, so prep the plastic and get ready to scoop up a pair.
Must Munch
Celebrate the Infinite Number with a Slice of Pie
Monday (3/14, times vary) You don’t have to be a math geek to celebrate Pi Day. Toast the infinite number by going out for endlessly delicious slices of pie at A la Mode in Phinney Ridge, where classics such as apple and LolliPies (pie on a stick) tempt taste buds. Or head over to Pie Bar in Ballard or on Capitol Hill for a “pietini” and a serving of savory meat pie or a booze-infused pastry with ice cream.
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