Calendar for 2025
Upcoming Events and Fundraisers
Join Us for Trivia Night & Silent Auction – Empower the Next Generation of Leaders!
Mark your calendars for a night of fun, competition, and community! The WA State Institute for a Democratic Future invites you to Trivia Night and Silent Auction on Thursday, March 13th at Ozzie’s in Seattle.
Why Attend?
Every year, WAIDF fellows take a transformative trip to Washington, D.C., to meet policymakers, build networks, and gain firsthand experience in leadership. Your participation helps make this journey a reality!
Event Details:
- When: Thursday, March 13th, 6:30 PM (Trivia starts at 7 PM)
- Where: Ozzie’s, 105 W Mercer St, Seattle, WA
- Who: Must be 21+ to attend
- What: Team trivia competition, a silent auction with incredible items, and great food and drinks!
- Learn more and get your tickets on the Trivia Night event page!
Class of 2025 Programming
COVID Protocols
WAIDF requires room sharing as a part of the program. WAIDF will follow all local COVID protocols and best practices for in-person programming. Currently masks will not be required for all in-person programming unless public health recommendations change.
Summary Calendar
Please note that the content is subject to change:
| Dates | Location |
| Jan. 3-5, 2025 | Seattle Kickoff – Jan. 3 Seattle Programming – Jan. 4 & 5 |
| Feb. 1-2, 2025 | Snohomish & King County Programming |
| Feb 14-17, 2025* | Vancouver & Olympia Vancouver Arrival – Feb. 14 Vancouver Programming and Olympia Arrival – Feb. 15 Olympia Programming – Feb. 16 & 17 |
| March 8-9 | Seattle Campaigns & Elections Programming |
| March 21-23, 2025* | Bellingham & Mount Vernon Bellingham Arrival – March 21 Bellingham Programming – March 22 Mount Vernon Arrival – March 22 Mount Vernon Programming – March 23 |
| April 4-6, 2025* | Cashmere & Ellensburg Cashmere Arrival – April 4 Cashmere Programming – April 5 Ellensburg Arrival – April 5 Ellensburg Programming – April 6 |
| April 11-13, 2025* | Optional Long Beach Arrival – April 11 Long Beach Programming – April 12 & 13 |
| April 26-27, 2025 | Kitsap & King County Programming |
| May TBD, 2025* |
Optional D.C. Days Dates are pending the final congressional calendar for 2025 |
| May 31-June 1, 2025 | Tacoma & Pierce County Programming |
| June 20-22, 2025* | Spokane & Eastern WA Arrival – June 20 Programming – June 21 & 22 |
| June 28 | Graduation! |
* denotes a hotel stay.
Deadlines and Other Dates
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Applications are now closed for the 2025 class.