Events

Monthly Civic Coffee Panels

Age Friendly Seattle Civic Coffee logoFor several years running, Age Friendly Seattle has hosted monthly Civic Coffee events in partnership with The Seattle Public Library. These are opportunities for older adults to gather, meet local government and community leaders, learn about key issues, ask questions, and provide feedback.

Over the years—and as necessitated by the pandemic—these events have evolved to meet community need. Currently, we hold events in-person at local senior centers and other community partner sites around Seattle, with an option for participants to join online. We offer live interpretation during these events in several languages. Want our next Civic Coffee to be in your neighborhood? To let us know, e-mail AgeFriendly@seattle.gov.

Want to join us? Click here to find information about the next upcoming Civic Coffee event!

Did you miss our last Civic Coffee event? Watch previous recordings on our YouTube channel or read Civic Coffee recap articles on AgeWise.

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Annual Events

Age Friendly Seattle co-hosts several annual events. Find more details on how to join us at the links below.

  • Seattle Design Festival (August): Age Friendly Seattle teams up with the Northwest Universal Design Council to host a demonstration at the Seattle Design Festival Pop-Up experience. We typically have hundreds of meaningful interactions with festival goers—many of whom share their personal stories that highlight the need for accessible design in our lives.
  • Grandparents Day (September): A community conversation that celebrates the legacy of our elders and the power of intergenerational connection.
  • African American Caregivers Forum (November): An annual forum to connect, learn, share, and celebrate the essential work that family caregivers do every day. 

Past Events & Recordings

Age Friendly Seattle hosts and supports several additional events each year. Check out past recordings below.

  • AARP Livable Cities Panel (December 2025): Having ranked #3 on AARP’s Livability Index among large cities in the country, Age Friendly Seattle joined AARP’s Toward More Livable Communities showcase to share our experiences and connect with other age-friendly leaders. Check out the recording here.
  • Age Friendly Seattle City Council Candidate Forums (September/October 2023): With several open City Council seats, Age Friendly Seattle provided an opportunity for constituents in Districts 1, 3, 4, and 5 to get to know the candidates and hear their perspectives on aging issues. The recordings are posted on our YouTube channel.
  • Age-Friendly Housing Forum: Where Will Seattle’s Older Adults Live? (Nov. 2, 2022): Partnering with AARP, King County Department of Human and Community Services, and the Northwest Universal Design Council, we brought together a diverse range of stakeholders from the aging and housing spaces to discuss the needs an aging population. Our three panels were broadcast by Seattle Channel and covered the broad challenges, design elements, and creative solutions related to aging in place. Since the original forum in late 2022, we have held multiple in-person and online gatherings to keep up the momentum for supporting older adults’ ability to age at home.
  • Congressional Roundtables (August/September 2022): Age Friendly Seattle joined with other aging advocacy organizations in two live online conversations: one discussion with U.S. Reps. Pramila Jayapal and Adam Smith focused on the economic security of older adults, and one with U.S. Rep. Suzan DelBene about the health and well-being of older adults.
  • Close to Home: Stories of Health, Tech, and Resilience (March 2020-December 2021): "Close to Home: Stories of Health, Tech and Resilience" was a series of online events presented by Age Friendly Seattle and The Seattle Public Library during the height of the COVID-19 pandemic. There was a high demand for information during this time, and events that featured information and resources for older people, caregivers, and their families. 

Information about upcoming programs can also be found on the Aging and Disability Services event calendar.  For additional events, you can also visit the Citywide Event Calendar and individual department calendars.