Spring in Seattle Southside Starts Here

Celebrate the Seawolves: Rugby Season Kick-Off in April

Rugby lovers, rejoice — the Seattle Seawolves are charging into a new season this spring, and Seattle Southside is the perfect home base for a high-energy game-day weekend. Mark the calendar for the season kick-off on Friday, April 3, and build an itinerary around affordable tickets, bold energy, and a fan experience that puts you right in the action.

Home matches are played at Starfire Sports in Tukwila, where you can watch world-class rugby just feet from the pitch. The atmosphere is intimate, loud, and refreshingly family-friendly, making it easy for both die-hard supporters and first-time fans to feel part of the action. Rotating local food trucks bring game-day flavor, and a new partnership with Georgetown Brewing adds a distinctly local craft beer touch to the match experience. From pre-match bites near SEA Airport to post-game hangs with fellow supporters, it’s a spring sports escape that delivers big adrenaline — without the big-ticket prices. Get the game schedule here.

Curiously Wonderful Cons & Camps You Didn’t Know Existed
A visit to Seattle Southside comes with a delightfully unexpected twist: a lineup of niche conventions and grown-up camps that feel like hidden gems for curious travelers. Think crafting retreats, miniature worlds, spooky Halloween vibes in May, and fandom-filled weekends — all anchored in the Seattle Southside region for an easy, hotel-based escape. Highlights include:

• The Seattle Miniature Show, March 7-8, step into a world where tiny masterpieces steal the spotlight. This celebration of tiny art, detailed dollhouses, room boxes and handcrafted miniatures brings together dozens of dealers, creative exhibits and hands-on workshops for both seasoned aficionados and curious collectors alike.
• Norwescon, April 2-5, is the Pacific Northwest’s iconic sci-fi and fantasy gathering. This is where imagination comes alive — with hundreds of hours of panels, workshops, art, writing, costuming, gaming, performances, and more.
• Crypticon Seattle, May 1-3, brings horror lovers together for a hauntingly fun convention experience.
• For those craving hands-on creativity, Camp Craftaway, August 14-16, in Des Moines on the Puget Sound waterfront, offers the ultimate crafting-for-adults getaway — part summer camp for adults, part hobby haven, and a perfect opportunity to plan a creative escape.

New in Seattle Southside: Introducing the World Table District
Seattle Southside is also serving up something brand new for spring: the launch of the World Table District, a global dining destination located along International Boulevard and Military Road near Seattle–Tacoma International Airport. This newly designated food corridor spotlights 30 independent restaurants, cafés, markets, and bakeries along International Boulevard, celebrating one of the most multicultural culinary communities in the region. Visitors can taste flavors from around the world in just a four-mile stretch — from Somali kati kati at Zain Restaurant & Bakery Cafe, to bold Thai curries at Chontong Thai Cuisine, flavorful Peruvian classics at San Fernando Roasted Peruvian Chicken, and vibrant horchata milkshakes at Latino Cafe. Designed to welcome visitors ahead of FIFA World Cup 2026, World Table invites travelers to experience SeaTac as an authentic, adventurous dining destination where culture, community, and cuisine come together at one table.

Spring Break Spotlight: The Era of YOU in Seattle Southside
Spring Break is entering the age of personalization — and Seattle Southside is already ahead of the curve. With customizable adventures like the Microadventure Tool and choose-your-own trails - from UFO Mysteries to Bubble Tea Crawls, Happy Hour routes, and Urban Hiking - travelers can design a getaway as unique as they are. Whether you're planning a family-friendly weekend, a wellness-forward retreat, or a foodie-focused escape through the World Table District, the story is simple: this is the ultimate “build-your-own” destination.

Don’t Miss this Spring Performing Arts Scene: Jazz Jams, Creole Beats & Symphonic Pops
Seattle Southside is quietly building a performing arts lineup worth a weekend itinerary.

• Every Tuesday night, The Roadhouse hosts its lively Jazz Jam Nights — an open, come-as-you-are gathering where seasoned musicians and emerging talent share the stage in an intimate, high-energy setting. It’s the kind of authentic, community-driven experience that feels more New Orleans backroom than suburban Seattle.
• Speaking of New Orleans, Creole Soul keeps the rhythm going with recurring live music (lineups rotate regularly), pairing bold Cajun flavors with soulful performances that turn dinner into a full evening out.
• At Quarterdeck, live music unfolds year-round with waterfront views and a laid-back vibe — ideal for spring evenings when the days get longer and locals are eager to be out again.
• For classical fans, the Rainier Symphony's spring concerts offer both traditional orchestral performances and the crowd-favorite “Symphonic Pops!” in May, featuring recognizable movie soundtracks and accessible programming that appeals to families and first-time symphony-goers alike.

Together, these venues create a performing arts scene that’s refreshingly approachable — big on talent, light on ticket prices, and easy to pair with dining and overnight stays just minutes from SEA Airport.

Food Trend Alert: Birria Is Taking Over Seattle Southside
Move over basic tacos — birria is having a serious moment, and Seattle Southside is quietly becoming a go-to for rich, slow-braised, dunk-it-in-consommé goodness.

While birria ramen may be trending on social feeds, several local spots are delivering the real-deal flavors that inspired the craze. At Birrieria Mi Tierra, Birrieria Grumpy’s, Birrieria La Santa Tacos & More, and Taqueria Jacarandas, you’ll find deeply spiced, slow-stewed beef folded into crispy quesabirria tacos, stuffed into burritos, or served traditionally with consommé for dipping.

It’s bold, craveable comfort food with cross-cultural appeal — and an easy hook for a spring dining roundup, taco trail feature, or trend piece spotlighting how global flavors are thriving.

New & Noteworthy Openings:

Island Inspired Dining at Foster Golf Links opens March 6
Golf and dining fans can look forward to a delicious new chapter at Foster Golf Links: Pasifika Grill will debut as the venue’s new restaurant concept, replacing Billy Baroo’s. When doors reopen on March 6, expect vibrant island-inspired flavors—from steak moco and pork laulau with taro to comforting bowls of Hawaiian saimin soup. Save the date for a spring-worthy outing, with more details to come as opening day nears.

Next-Gen Soccer Training Arrives
Coming in March 2026, E90 Soccer is bringing a next-generation 150,000 square foot indoor training facility to the region, powered by advanced technology and AI-driven performance tools. Featuring immersive systems like SoccerBot360, cognitive speed tracking, and instant replay video analysis, the space delivers real-time data and personalized feedback to help players sharpen decision-making, technical skills, and game intelligence. It’s a modern, tech-forward approach to soccer development designed for athletes today.

Seattle’s First Indoor Ski & Snowboard Playground Opens in Tukwila February 28
Stoke Mountain is gearing up to open February 28 as the region’s first indoor ski and snowboard playground right in Tukwila, bringing year-round slope action to the community. The innovative facility features alpine and Nordic ski machines, a freestyle terrain park with jumps and trampolines, ski-jump training, and more — all on a snow-alternative surface that lets riders level up no matter the season. Add a café, pro shop, gear retail, and custom fittings, and Stoke Mountain is designed to be the ideal training and community hub for winter sports lovers of all levels.