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Seafair hosts first-ever Winter by the Water event

Feb 19, 2026, 11:22 AM

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(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

(Photo courtesy of KIRO 7)

This weekend, Seafair is hosting its first-ever Winter by the Water event. It’ll take place on Saturday from 11 a.m. to 8 p.m. along the Seattle waterfront.

The festival is free to attend and invites the community to explore the waterfront through a self-guided adventure.

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