Take advantage of the opportunity to tone muscles and breathe through life’s stresses with these FREE drop-in fitness classes at Seattle Center. Open to all ages and experience levels, the Seattle Center fitness program is ideal for neighborhood residents, downtown workers, and families. About Seattle Center … [Read more...] about Free summer fitness classes at Seattle Center
Summer guide
Summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults
While summertime activities for most people focus on getting outside, playing, and enjoying warm weather and physical activities is, summer reading is another traditional summertime activity for many kids and adults. It's a chance for kids to read whatever they want, and for adults to escape from the normal busy and … [Read more...] about Summer reading programs for kids, teens, and adults
Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide links to a list of farms for each u-pick crop. If you are originally from the southeast or southwest United States, you will find the growing seasons in Washington State to be later than what you are … [Read more...] about Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Free water safety guides and Washington boating laws
If you plan to get out on any of the many waterways in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region, be sure you are prepared. Whether you will be in a motor boat, sailboat, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard, or enjoying lakes and rivers as a swimmer or water skier, be sure to get familiar with Washington Boating Laws and … [Read more...] about Free water safety guides and Washington boating laws
Low-cost life jackets at Seattle public pools
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 1 to 14 years. Wearing a life jacket* saves lives. Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Children’s Hospital have partnered with Mustang Survival and the Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer sales of low cost life jackets at Seattle … [Read more...] about Low-cost life jackets at Seattle public pools
Free Beatwalk music festival in south Seattle
Located in the vibrant multicultural community of Rainier Valley is the historic neighborhood of Columbia City, less than 15 minutes south of downtown Seattle by car and 30 minutes by Metro bus or Link light rail. It is one of Seattle's eight historic districts. The historic designation preserves the small town … [Read more...] about Free Beatwalk music festival in south Seattle
Free summer music concerts in Puget Sound region
Here's our big list of free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. Before you go, check their website if the weather looks iffy or other potential schedule changes. Outdoor summer concerts north of Seattle Thursdays, June 28 - August 30, 6:30 - 8:30 p.m. Port Gardner … [Read more...] about Free summer music concerts in Puget Sound region
Free swim lessons for youths ages 6-16 at Seattle beaches
Seattle Parks swimming beaches offer FREE swim lessons to youths age 6-16. Daytime and evening swimming lessons are available. Each session lasts about 2 weeks*. While the lessons are free, space is limited register early. Schedule for free mid-day Youth Swim Lessons Schedule for free evening … [Read more...] about Free swim lessons for youths ages 6-16 at Seattle beaches
Free bowling for kids (and their adults) all summer long
Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to support Kids Bowl Free, a super summer activity for kids and families. This program is designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and to provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. Select … [Read more...] about Free bowling for kids (and their adults) all summer long
Free food safety guides for summer barbecues, picnics, and camping
The USDA wants you and your family to barbecue safely. Food poisoning or foodborne illness can affect anyone who eats food contaminated by bacteria, viruses, parasites, toxins, or other substances. Certain groups of people are more susceptible to foodborne illness. This means that they are more likely to get sick … [Read more...] about Free food safety guides for summer barbecues, picnics, and camping
Free sprayparks, wading pools, beaches for kids at Seattle parks
As part of Seattle water conservation, the Parks Department encourages people to use free public wading pools and sprayparks rather than fill their home “kiddy pools” or run backyard sprinklers. Home wading pools use more water than a public community wading pool. In accordance with state law, they fill, chlorinate, … [Read more...] about Free sprayparks, wading pools, beaches for kids at Seattle parks
Discount tickets and season passes to Wild Waves Park
Wild Waves Water Park and Theme Park in Federal Way is over 70 acres and the largest water park in the Northwest. It's two parks for the price of one. The park has over 60 rides, slides, pools, attractions, and entertainment included with the price of admission. Wild Waves Theme Park, 36201 Enchanted Pkwy S, Federal … [Read more...] about Discount tickets and season passes to Wild Waves Park
Free online grilling cookbook and videos from Sunset Magazine
In this free online grilling cookbook from Sunset Magazine, you can find plenty of grilling ideas and over 100 recipes for juicy grilled chicken, meats, fish, shellfish, veggies, and more. You can watch videos featuring Food Network star Tyler Florence and get this star chef's secrets to succulent burgers, juicy … [Read more...] about Free online grilling cookbook and videos from Sunset Magazine
Seattle Bicycle Sunday May-September 10am-6pm on Lake Washington Blvd
May is Bike Month, when Seattle celebrates the return of Bicycle Sunday. On selected days from May to September, Lake Washington Boulevard is closed to motorized traffic from 10 a.m. - 6 p.m. Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone in the community to bike, jog or stroll along the boulevard between the Seward … [Read more...] about Seattle Bicycle Sunday May-September 10am-6pm on Lake Washington Blvd
Visit Puget Sound beaches and ‘sea’ wonders at low tide
Visit Seattle beaches during low tide in summer and learn about Puget Sound's marine plants and animals with the Seattle Aquarium Beach Naturalists. Beach Naturalists are volunteer citizens who care about local beaches and want to help protect them. More than 100 people have volunteered to help others learn and enjoy … [Read more...] about Visit Puget Sound beaches and ‘sea’ wonders at low tide