The annual Alki Art Fair on Seattle’s most scenic beach is West Seattle’s premier summer art showcase and features juried art, presented and offered for sale by artists from West Seattle and other communities throughout the Puget Sound area. The Alki Arts Fair is free and family-friendly. The Alki Art Fair is held … [Read more...] about Free Alki Art Fair in late July supports community artists
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$10 JamFest music and food festival in Chinatown ID
The Chinatown-International District, aka "The ID" (ID is pronounced eye-dee), is one of Seattle’s oldest and most unique neighborhoods, a cultural hub for many different Asian–Pacific Islander communities. This melting pot of culture creates an undeniable draw for locals, as well as tourists. Whether it’s to sample … [Read more...] about $10 JamFest music and food festival in Chinatown ID
Free or low cost Seattle Aquarium tickets for low income families
Some of our favorite exhibits at the Seattle aquarium include an undersea dome with a 360º view into a 400,000-gallon tank filled with hundreds of fascinating Puget Sound fish, otter and seal exhibits, a salmon exhibit, orca whale exhibit, octopus exhibit, and coral reef exhibit, among many others. There is also a … [Read more...] about Free or low cost Seattle Aquarium tickets for low income families
Free weekend culture festivals at Seattle Center Festal
Festál, presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organizations, is a year-long series of FREE cultural festivals that honor the richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Center Festál presents these free world festivals on weekends throughout the year. Each event highlights the distinct … [Read more...] about Free weekend culture festivals at Seattle Center Festal
$5-$15 Jazz Second Century project finds pulse of change in Seattle music
Jazz: The 2nd Century series concerts run four consecutive Thursday evenings in July, to showcase original compositions by Seattle jazz musicians. The 2nd Century program invites Seattle musicians to creatively consider the future of jazz, in any and all of its possibilities. This juried series – presenting Seattle … [Read more...] about $5-$15 Jazz Second Century project finds pulse of change in Seattle music
Free Urban Craft Uprising indie arts and crafts shows
Urban Craft Uprising (UCU) is Seattle's largest indie art and craft show featuring hand-crafted crafts and gifts including clothing, toys, accessories, jewelry, DIY kits, handbags, buttons, housewares, paper goods, candles, food, and much, much more. The UCU shows at Seattle Center Exhibition Hall feature 150+ … [Read more...] about Free Urban Craft Uprising indie arts and crafts shows
Free food festivals in Seattle and Puget Sound
The following annual food festivals are some of the most popular events showcasing food in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. All are well-established annual food festivals and, except where noted, they have free admission. Food and any beverage (adult or otherwise) is, of course, extra. These food festivals … [Read more...] about Free food festivals in Seattle and Puget Sound
Free artist series at Neptune Theater in Seattle
Seattle Theater Group's annual summer series Nights at the Neptune offers free performances at The Neptune Theater in Seattle's University District. The series focuses on showcasing local artists’ work as it relates to race and social justice. This platform gives voice to some of our most pressing race and social … [Read more...] about Free artist series at Neptune Theater in Seattle
Air shows in the Puget Sound region
Seattle made aviation history in 1916 when William E. Boeing and Navy Lt. Conrad Westervelt formed the Boeing Airplane company, and hired self-taught aviation tinker Herb Munter to build the company's first aircraft, the B&W seaplane. Read more about Boeing and Early Aviation in Seattle at historylink.org, and … [Read more...] about Air shows in the Puget Sound region
Free monthly sea chantey sing-a-long aboard historic ships
Join Northwest Seaport for monthly chantey sings. Sea Chanteys and other maritime music celebrate Seattle's connection to the sea, boats, and those who sail them. They include work songs and foc’sle ditties with great choruses that tie our present day maritime traditions and lore to those of the past. The … [Read more...] about Free monthly sea chantey sing-a-long aboard historic ships
10 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Kids from Oprah.com
Check out 10 ways to make reading fun for kids on Oprah.com. You'll find plenty of book lists (for adults and kids!) and ideas that encourage and support good reading habits. The ideas include: rewards, special book boxes, reading on the road, modeling reading behavior, and reading aloud with your child, plus many … [Read more...] about 10 Ways to Make Reading Fun for Kids from Oprah.com
Free small airplane rides for adults and Seattle kids ages 8-17
5Young Eagles gives Seattle kids ages 8 through 17 (as well as adults!) a chance to experience the excitement of free small airplane rides through EAA’s Eagle Flights, an introductory flight experience and informal mentoring program. Young Eagles is a project of the Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA). … [Read more...] about Free small airplane rides for adults and Seattle kids ages 8-17
How to save on tickets to Tacoma Rainiers minor league baseball games
Tacoma Rainiers is the Triple AAA Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners Professional Baseball Club, and a member of the Pacific Coast Minors League. The Rainiers play their home games at Cheney Stadium, just 26 miles south of the Mariner's at Safeco Field in Seattle. The Rainiers are broadcast on KHHO 850 AM by … [Read more...] about How to save on tickets to Tacoma Rainiers minor league baseball games
Seattle Public Library locations open on Sundays
Thanks to the passage of the Seattle Public Library levy in 2012, every branch location will be open on Sundays from 1 p.m. to 5 p.m.. For the first time in at least a century, all locations of The Seattle Public Library will be open on Sunday. By passing the levy, Seattle voters approved access to critical … [Read more...] about Seattle Public Library locations open on Sundays
Free and discount admission to Seattle MOHAI museum
Seattle's Museum of History and Industry (MOHAI) collects and preserves artifacts and stories of the Puget Sound region’s diverse history. MOHAI especially highlights the city's tradition of innovation and imagination with compelling exhibits and public events. The museum is treasured locally and respected nationally … [Read more...] about Free and discount admission to Seattle MOHAI museum