Community Pulse: From Ancient Canopies to Beachside Bazaars, Your Late-May West Seattle Guide
As we slide into the final days of May, the peninsula is buzzing with opportunities to connect, create, and care for our neighborhood. From green sanctuaries to local courts, here is how the coming days shape up.
Midweek Stewardship and Civic Dialogue
The action begins on Wednesday, May 27, with a double dose of community betterment. Nature enthusiasts can gather at Schmitz Preserve Park for an educational trek through our neighborhood’s historic 53-acre old-growth forest. Guides will lead walkers along the quiet pathways, sharing insights on local avian populations, native greenery, and the delicate work of restoring the local creek. Just up the hill at the Southwest Library, residents can clear out their desk drawers for a cause.
A technology-focused recycling drive will accept unwanted gadgets, including computing towers, mobile phones, and sound systems. The donated gear will undergo data sanitization and refurbishment, eventually finding its way into households that currently lack reliable digital tools.
On Thursday, May 28, the focus shifts to civic coordination at the Delridge Community Center. Neighborhood safety advocates and curious residents will gather with police leadership, including Southwest Precinct Captain Krista Bair and FIFA preparation lead Dan Nelson. The discussion will cover pressing security issues in West Seattle and South Park, with a heavy emphasis on how our municipal services are preparing for the massive influx of international soccer fans.
Friday Night Celebrations
May 29 offers two vastly different ways to welcome the weekend. Over at Louisa Boren STEM, families and allies will gather to usher in Pride month with an energetic neighborhood party featuring outdoor activities, interactive entertainment, and lively tunes. Meanwhile, Kenyon Hall offers a feast for the senses with a dark, avant-garde transformation of classic cinema. A quartet of live musical acts will collaborate on an uninterrupted, brand-new soundtrack to the vintage silent film Nosferatu, augmented by modern, sound-responsive visual projections that breathe surreal life into the historic footage.
Saturday on the Shore and the Court
Saturday, May 30, belongs to competitors and collectors alike. Athletic residents can head over to the Southwest Athletic Complex, where the local booster club is hosting its second annual pickleball tournament. The day promises spirited court action and plenty of neighborhood rivalry. For those preferring a gentler seaside stroll, the Alki Bathhouse will host a waterfront assembly of regional creators. More than thirty Pacific Northwest artisans will line the beachside area, presenting a curated selection of hand-molded clay pieces, custom jewelry, regional artwork, and unique items designed for pets. ###
Sunday Markets, Melodies, and Makers
We wrap up the month on Sunday, May 31, with three distinct highlights. The heart of the Junction will host its customary open-air market, offering the usual array of fresh-harvested agricultural goods, local culinary creations, and vibrant floral arrangements. Over on Harbor Avenue, a local clay studio called Potterings is marking its first full year of operations. To celebrate the milestone, instructors are opening their doors for a series of quick, complimentary workshops where attendees can learn to shape their own clay candleholders on a first-come, first-served basis. Finally, the weekend concludes on a harmonious note at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. The Seattle Metropolitan Singers will take the stage for their annual spring presentation, delivering a deeply moving choral performance focused on the diverse expressions of romance and companionship.
Monday May 25
Quiz Night at The Skylark
Free weekly trivia featuring six rounds, including audio and picture rounds. Maximum of 6 members per team.
The Skylark Cafe & Club, 3803 Delridge Way SW
Monday, 7:30 PM
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Tuesday May 26
West Seattle Runner Weekly Track Run
A free weekly track run open to all levels of runners. Meet at the shop and head to the local track.
West Seattle Runner, 2736 California Ave SW
Tuesday, 6:15 PM
Past, Present & Elsewhere (Full Album Listening Session)
An intentional, deep-dive album listening session playing records front-to-back without skips, featuring guest curators from the local Seattle music scene sharing records that shaped them.
Revelry Room, 4547 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Tuesday, 7:00 PM
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Wednesday, May 27
Free Guided Tour of Schmitz Preserve Park
Join a free guided walking tour of Schmitz Preserve Park, Seattle's 53-acre ancient forest. Learn about the park's history, native plants, bird songs, and creek restoration.
Schmitz Preserve Park, 5551 SW Admiral Way, Seattle, WA 98116
Wednesday, 10:00 AM
Free Electronics Recycling Device-Dropoff
Southwest Library hosts a free device-dropoff event with PCs for People. Donate used electronic devices such as laptops, phones, desktop computers, and speakers to be wiped, refurbished, and distributed to underserved communities.
Southwest Library, 9010 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Wednesday, 12:00 PM
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Thursday May 28
Southwest Precinct Advisory Council Community Meeting with Police
A community meeting focusing on West Seattle and South Park safety and policing needs, with a special emphasis on preparation and safety for the upcoming FIFA World Cup. Speakers include Dan Nelson, SPD Captain and Head of FIFA Preparation, and SW Precinct Captain Krista Bair.
Delridge Community Center, 4501 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Thursday, 5:00 PM
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Friday May 29
Louisa Boren STEM PreK-8 Kickoff to Pride Party
Celebrate the kickoff of Pride Month with a community party featuring games, activities, and music at Louisa Boren STEM School.
Louisa Boren STEM K-8, 5950 Delridge Way SW, Seattle, WA 98106
Friday, 5:00 PM
Nosferatu: A Live A/V Experience at Kenyon Hall
For one night only, four live bands perform an original, continuous soundtrack to a newly edited version of Nosferatu (1922), accompanied by audio-reactive visuals that transform the classic silent film into a shifting projection.
Kenyon Hall, 7904 35th Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98126
Friday, 7:30 PM
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Saturday May 30
Makers' Art Market at Alki Beach
A beachside market set right next to the Alki Bathhouse. Shop 30+ Pacific Northwest makers selling ceramics, jewelry, artwork, pet accessories, and more.
Alki Bathhouse, 2701 Alki Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Saturday, 11:00 AM
2nd Annual West Seattle Paddle Battle
The annual community pickleball tournament organized and hosted by the West Seattle Booster Club.
Nino Cantu SW Athletic Complex, 2801 SW Thistle St, Seattle, WA 98126
Saturday, 5:00 PM
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Sunday May 31
West Seattle Farmers Market
A year-round weekly farmers market in the heart of the West Seattle Junction, featuring fresh local produce, artisan foods, flower vendors, and street eats.
West Seattle Junction, California Ave SW & SW Alaska St, Seattle, WA 98116
Sunday, 10:00 AM
Potterings 1-Year Anniversary Celebration
Celebrate one year of the Potterings community clay space with a free mini-class to make a votive candle luminary (limited to 6 participants per hour, first come, first served).
Potterings, 3400 Harbor Avenue SW, Suite 132, Seattle, WA 98126
Sunday, 12:00 PM
Seattle Metropolitan Singers 'Women in Love' Spring Concert
A spring concert by the treble choir Seattle Metropolitan Singers, performing a themed program 'Women in Love' at St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church. Suggested donation of $20.
St. John the Baptist Episcopal Church, 3050 California Ave SW, Seattle, WA 98116
Sunday, 3:00 PM
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Thursday, June 4
Reverse Mortgages & Aging in Place
Thursday, June 4, 2026 at 1:00 pm - 2:30 pm
(R) RSVP Required
This educational seminar is designed to clear up common myths about reverse mortgages and explain how they work. Learn how a reverse mortgage can support retirement, fund home improvements or help you downsize using a reverse purchase loan with insights from Eric Aasness, a West Seattle native and real estate professional.
Center for Active Living
4217 SW Oregon Street
Seattle, WA 98116
RSVP to the front desk in person or at: 206-932-4044.
