This event calendar for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area focuses on free and affordable things to do that make the most of your entertainment dollars. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including community festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, film festivals, live music, comedy shows, theater and performing arts, literary events, hobby shows, family events, sporting events, recreation on the water, consignment and used goods sales, fitness events, and more. Anything and everything as long as its free or cheap and fun.
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Featured Events: The items listed first each day and highlighted by a photo. Featured events are often special one-time or seasonal events such as expos and festivals that we or our advertisers don't want you to overlook.
Today: Tuesday, July 1, 2025
Tomorrow: Wednesday, July 2, 2025
Thursday, July 3, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fireworks Spectacular in Lacey | 3:00 pm to 11:00 pm | FREE | Rainier Vista Park, 5475 45th Ave SE, Lacey, WA 98503 |
| Red, White & Kaboom Fireworks Show in Puyallup | 5:30 pm to 10:30 pm | $20.00 | Washington State Fairgrounds |
| Mountlake Terrace July 3rd fireworks over Lake Ballinger | 6:00 pm | FREE | Ballinger Park, 23000 Lakeview Dr, Mountlake Terrace, WA 98043 |
| Where to see wildflowers in Washington State | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 1st Thursday free admission to National Nordic Museum | FREE | National Nordic Museum (Ballard/Seattle) | |
| Blue Star Museum program: free summer admission for military | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Popular u pick crops for July: apricots, cherries, peaches, raspberries | Puget Sound region | ||
| Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Peak season at the free Woodland Park Rose Garden | FREE | Woodland Park Rose Garden, 750 N. 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 | |
| Butterfly Garden at Woodland Park | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | $30.45 | Woodland Park Zoo (west entrance), 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 |
| 1st Thursday free admission at SAM | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Seattle Art Museum |
| 1st Thursday free admission to SAAM at Volunteer Park | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) |
| 1st Thursday free admission to Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip | 10:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | Hibulb Cultural Center, 6410 23rd Ave NE, Tulalip, WA 98271 |
| Free Waterfront Shuttle all summer in downtown Seattle | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| 1st Thursday free admission to Burke Museum at UW Seattle | 10:00 am to 8:00 pm | FREE | Burke Museum, NE 45th S and 17th Ave NE, University of Washington campus, Seattle, WA |
| 1st Thursday (Mar-Oct) free admission at Seattle Japanese Garden | 12:00 pm | FREE | Seattle Japanese Garden |
| 1st Thursday free admission to MOHAI in Seattle | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) |
| 1st Thursday free artwalk in Seattle's Pioneer Square | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pioneer Square Historic District |
Friday, July 4, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Where to see July 4th fireworks in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Trailhead Direct summer metro bus service | $2.75 | Multiple locations | |
| Stay safe on the water this holiday weekend with our free water safety information | FREE | Online | |
| Planetarium shows in Tacoma | $8.00 | Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA USA 98498 | |
| Where to see wildflowers in Washington State | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Blue Star Museum program: free summer admission for military | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Popular u pick crops for July: apricots, cherries, peaches, raspberries | Puget Sound region | ||
| Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Holiday hours: What’s closed and open Independence Day | Puget Sound region | ||
| Peak season at the free Woodland Park Rose Garden | FREE | Woodland Park Rose Garden, 750 N. 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 | |
| Best time to see sockeye (red) salmon at the Ballard Locks fish ladder | 7:00 am to 8:45 pm | FREE | Hiram Chittenden “Ballard” Locks, 3015 NW 54th St Seattle, WA 98107 |
| Butterfly Garden at Woodland Park | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | $30.45 | Woodland Park Zoo (west entrance), 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Free Waterfront Shuttle all summer in downtown Seattle | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Free Music on the Court in Redmond | 5:00 pm | FREE | Redmond Town Center Management office, 7345 164th Ave NE, Suite I-115, Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Thrilling Friday night bicycle races in Redmond | 7:00 pm | $5.00 | Jerry Baker Memorial Velodrome, 6046 W Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA 98052 |
Saturday, July 5, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Parades on July 4th in the Puget Sound region | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Stay safe on the water this holiday weekend with our free water safety information | FREE | Online | |
| Volunteer beach cleanup July 5th at WA State Parks | 9:00 am to 12:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Planetarium shows in Tacoma | $8.00 | Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA USA 98498 | |
| Where to see wildflowers in Washington State | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Blue Star Museum program: free summer admission for military | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Popular u pick crops for July: apricots, cherries, peaches, raspberries | Puget Sound region | ||
| Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Bank of America customers free admission weekend | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Peak season at the free Woodland Park Rose Garden | FREE | Woodland Park Rose Garden, 750 N. 50th Street, Seattle, WA 98103 | |
| Best time to see sockeye (red) salmon at the Ballard Locks fish ladder | 7:00 am to 8:45 pm | FREE | Hiram Chittenden “Ballard” Locks, 3015 NW 54th St Seattle, WA 98107 |
| 1st Saturday: free Griot's Garage cruise-in car show in Tacoma | 8:00 am | FREE | Griot’s Garage |
| Free Exotics@RTC car enthusiast gathering Saturdays (Apr-Oct) in Redmond (weather cancels) | 9:00 am to 11:00 am | FREE | Redmond Town Center, 164th Avenue NE & NE 74th Street, Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Butterfly Garden at Woodland Park | 9:30 am to 6:00 pm | $30.45 | Woodland Park Zoo (west entrance), 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103 |
| Free tour 1st Saturday at historic Paramount Theatre in Seattle | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Paramount Theatre |
| Free miniature train rides Saturday in Skykomish | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Great Northern & Cascade Railway, 101 N 5th St, Skykomish, WA 98288 |
| Free Waterfront Shuttle all summer in downtown Seattle | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Free guided tours weekend at the Bellevue Botanical Garden | 12:00 pm | FREE | Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 |
| Free weekend afternoon concert on the lawn at Ballard Locks in Seattle | 2:00 pm | FREE | Hiram Chittenden “Ballard” Locks, 3015 NW 54th St Seattle, WA 98107 |
| Free Music on the Court in Redmond | 5:00 pm | FREE | Redmond Town Center Management office, 7345 164th Ave NE, Suite I-115, Redmond, WA 98052 |
| Free Saturday evening outdoor concerts in Arlington | 6:00 pm | FREE | Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223 |
