Puget Sound Area Weekend Planner: April 3-5, 2026

0
90

DAFFODIL PARADE
The Grand Floral Parade includes daffodil-covered floats, marching bands, clowns, and pirates that travel through Tacoma (10:15 a.m.), Puyallup (12:45 p.m.), Sumner (2:30 p.m.), and Orting (5 p.m.). It’s the highlight of the Daffodil Festival.




EASTER CRUISE
Enjoy an Easter cruise with brunch or dinner, a champagne or apple juice toast, a food buffet, and two hours of lake views from your private table, departing from Waterways Cruises, 901 Fairview Ave. N in Seattle. Brunch — 11 a.m. $155 & Dinner — 5 p.m. $162.



EASTER EGG HUNTS
Kids Out & AboutSeattle’s ChildTacoma (Pierce County)Olympia (Thurston County), and Washington state by county.



SMALL-TOWN EASTER PARADE
Billed as the state’s only Easter parade, Snohomish Easter Parade includes floats, bands, kids, and pets on First Street in Snohomish, followed by an Easter bonnet contest.



SWING DANCE
Easter Swing is an annual weekend of competitions, workshops, and social dances at Hyatt Regency Bellevue, 900 Bellevue Way NE in Bellevue.



TULIP FESTIVAL
Check if flowers are blooming before you go. April 1 – 30 — Skagit Valley Tulip Festival features spectacular fields of blooming tulips and daffodils. Some fields are not free.



TEA PARTY AT THE LONGHOUSE
The $70 Princess Angeline Spring Tea usually features a speaker plus “tea and light refreshments” at the Duwamish Longhouse, 4705 W Marginal Way SW in Seattle. Princess Angeline was the eldest daughter of Chief Seattle. No children or pets.



BUNNY BAR CRAWL
Wear bunny ears or a costume, and then hop from bar to bar during BunnyCon. Your ticket includes a wristband, live entertainment, and drink specials for age 21+.



RUGBY
Watch Seattle Seawolves play an exciting Major League Rugby game against Old Glory DC at Starfire Sports, 14800 Starfire Way in Tukwila.



ANIME FESTIVAL
Anime is a style of Japanese film and TV animation featured at Sakura-Con, plus gaming, cosplay, cultural panels, dances, concerts, exhibits, and industry guests at Seattle Convention Center, 705 Pike St. in Seattle.






POPULAR ON NETFLIX/HULU/DISNEY+ 


HOUSE OF DAVID
Tells the story of the ascent of the biblical figure, David, who becomes the most celebrated king of Israel. The series follows the once-mighty King Saul as he falls victim to his own pride. At the direction of God, the prophet Samuel anoints an unlikely, outcast teenager as the new king. (Prime)


ETERNITY
In an afterlife where souls have one week to decide where to spend eternity, Joan is faced with the impossible choice between the man she spent her life with and her first love, who died young and has waited decades for her to arrive. (Apple TV)



HELP US
Two colleagues become stranded on a deserted island, the only survivors of a plane crash. On the island, they must overcome past grievances and work together to survive, but ultimately, it’s a battle of wills and wits to make it out alive. (Prime)






Take advantage of superior service and the convenience of one-stop shopping for the best loan and insurance coverage to fit your needs. Home warranty coverage is available through America’s #1 home warranty company, American Home Shield.