The Edmonds Creative District

Representing the City’s collective, creative heart and soul, the Edmonds Creative District was certified by the State of Washington in 2018 as a place where locals and visitors gather to enjoy arts, culture, and creativity. Here, entrepreneurs, makers, artists, organizations, and neighbors create art—and art creates community.

What Makes The Edmonds Creative District Special?

• A rich mix of arts, culture, creative businesses (100+!), public gathering spaces, and historic structures
• An assortment of artists—from brewers to book publishers, plein air painters to chefs—in an inspiring, walkable setting surrounded by mountains and sea
• A commitment to growing the creative culture: An enthusiasm for more jobs in the arts and more for citizens and visitors to see and do
• A belief that art creates community, builds relationships, and makes life beautiful

Ways To Enjoy The Edmonds Creative District

Here are some ideas to get you started!

• Take a public art walking tour of the historic downtown (established in the 1890s)
• Meet a maker at an internationally recognized festival filled with local and national artists
• Interact with an artist at work at one of the District’s many galleries
• Enjoy a show—Edmonds has its own symphony, chorale, theater groups, ballet, and a performing arts center right Downtown
• Stop for a bite to eat or something to sip at one of the District’s’ 50+ restaurants, coffee shops, cafes, tasting rooms, bars, and distilleries 
• Explore the scenery, including watching for sea life near the Edmonds Marina or spotting divers at the Edmonds Underwater Park by Brackett’s Landing

See our map below for a list of Creative District businesses to explore.

Plan Your Visit

Hop a Sounder train, bus, ferry, even ride on Amtrak, to this idyllic seaside town. A car drive from Seattle is just 15 miles away. Once you’re here it’s easy to get around on foot in the walkable downtown, with cool shops, art galleries, cafes and pubs—all within a one-mile radius.

If you visit by car, there is ample free 3-hour street parking in downtown. There are also paid lots, and several parking lots are available to use after hours. More detailed parking information is available here.

Learn about all the ways to get to Edmonds here.