The Seattle Center hosts an astonishing amount of events all summer long. The great aspect of the Seattle Center is that it offers a variety of events and exhibits, so there's something for everyone. In an attempt to make your time there more manageable, here are ten out of the hundreds events to dazzle you.

Art

Starting in January and stretching until late June, indulge in the free and publicly accessible art exhibits at the Seattle Center. Look out for featured cultural exhibits.

Film

Calling all film buffs. The 37th Seattle International Film Festival takes place from May 19th- June 12th. Get a chance to sneak a peak at some of the 400 films from over 60 countries.

Food

Make sure you're free on June 15th-17th or your taste buds may never forgive you as you miss the Comcast Bite of Seattle food festival. Chow down on food from over sixty restaurants while enjoying some live music.

Coffee

If you're a coffee lover, you can't pass by Seattle Center's Northwest Coffee Festival without at least taking a sip. Spend the morning of June 18th in coffee lovers heaven.

American Pride

Proud to be an American? There is no better way to show this patriotism then to attend the Naturalization Ceremony on July 4th and the Seattle Center. It is the largest observance of Independence Day in the Northwest.

The great part about the Seattle Center is no matter your interest, and based on your summer flexibility, you can enjoy all kinds of presentations all season long. As it caters to such a wide variety of interests, it's perfect to spice up a usually warm and lazy day.

What: Seattle Center Events this Summer
Where: Seattle Center
When: summer 2011
URL: http://www.seattlecenter.com/