Rain is inevitable in Seattle especially fall to spring. (We keep it secret that summers have very little rain, low humidity, and comfortable temperatures, which makes up for the rest of the year.) Drizzly, dreary days are likely one reason many industries and habits have developed here around chocolate, wine, beer, reading, and movies.
In any case, when the rain just won’t let up and your normal outlets won’t perk you up, we’ve got a few suggestions for making the most of a rainy day.
Woman under an umbrella laughing at the rain – DepositPhotos.com
Out and about fun for rainy days
Take a free technology tour, including Amazon, the Gates Foundation, Microsoft, KEXP and other locations.
Find a free or cheap food tour about cheese, chocolate, coffee and other delectables.
Meet authors, buy books at a discount (usually), and get your book autographed at a free book reading at your local independent bookstore.
Be surprised by free fun things to do at the library.
Check the schedule online and then head to your nearest REI for Free classes and events on bicycling, hiking, snowsports, and more.
Explore these 10 places at Pike Place Market to while away time.
Go see a film flick. Where and when to see movies in Seattle at a discount.
Even on gray days, here are the Best Seattle parks to visit on a rainy day.
Where to go wine tasting in Seattle and around the Sound.
Stay at home fun for rainy days
Movie rentals at Redbox start around $2 a day (depending on format) at thousands of kiosks throughout the Puget Sound region.
- But you don’t even need to leave the house! There are also On Demand movies at home fro around $3.
- How to save on Redbox rentals: Check their deals page before your browse to see what they’re offering. Save even more with Redbox Perks loyalty program: sign up for FREE, earn FREE movie rentals, plus get other special offers.
Check the online auctions at Boeing, University of Washington, and Washington Stat government surplus stores.
Download Free coloring pages (for your kids or the kid in you!).
Chores to get done for rainy days
Gather the family and talk about emergencies. If you don’t have a family plan, make one with this free emergency preparedness information.
Go through your medicine cabinet and then find out where to go for free, safe disposal of unwanted medications.
Get started today with a healthier lifestyle using our list of frugal ways to stay fit in Seattle.
Turn extra stuff into cash…or better stuff. Clean out your shelves and find the get cash for used books, music, movies, and games.
Plan your next getaway. Search through our resources for Getaways & Day Trips around Washington State.
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Free and cheap events this week
Here are the free and cheap events on our calendar for the next 7 days. The items listed first each day in GRAY are FEATURED EVENTS. Featured events are often one-time events or those that don’t occur annually, such as festivals.
Tuesday, March 28, 2023
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Wednesday, March 29, 2023
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Friday, March 31, 2023
Saturday, April 1, 2023
Sunday, April 2, 2023
Monday, April 3, 2023
But wait, there’s more!
- Find free and cheap things to do every day on the Greater Seattle on the Cheap calendar.
- And here’s a list of 101+ always free things to do for fun.
- Visit the Greater Seattle on the Cheap home page and choose from a menu of free and cheap activities in the Puget Sound region.
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Rain on window – iStockPhoto.com
