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: Sunday, August 16, 2026
Tomorrow: Monday, August 17, 2026
Tuesday, August 18, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getaway: free International Kite Festival in Long Beach, WA | All Day | FREE | Long Beach, Washington |
| Seattle Design Festival | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Free Dancing til Dusk at Lake City Mini Par | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Lake City Mini Park, 12363 Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA 98125 |
| Washington Trail Association annual Hike-a-Thon | FREE | Online registration | |
| Washington Wine Month - a great time to explore our wine growing regions | Discounted | Multiple locations |
Wednesday, August 19, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getaway: free International Kite Festival in Long Beach, WA | All Day | FREE | Long Beach, Washington |
| Seattle Design Festival | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Washington Trail Association annual Hike-a-Thon | FREE | Online registration | |
| Washington Wine Month - a great time to explore our wine growing regions | Discounted | Multiple locations | |
| Free Wednesday evening Concert at Des Moines Beach Park | 7:00 pm | FREE | Des Moines Beach Park, 22030 Cliff Ave S, Des Moines, WA 98198 |
Thursday, August 20, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Getaway: free International Kite Festival in Long Beach, WA | All Day | FREE | Long Beach, Washington |
| Seattle Design Festival | 10:00 am to 7:00 pm | FREE | Lake Union Park, 860 Terry Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Free outdoor summer dance lesson | 6:00 pm to 9:30 pm | FREE | Volunteer Park, Seattle |
| Washington Trail Association annual Hike-a-Thon | FREE | Online registration | |
| Washington Wine Month - a great time to explore our wine growing regions | Discounted | Multiple locations | |
| 3rd Thursday free art walks in Seattle | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Uptown Art Walk | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Queen Anne/Uptown neighborhood in Seattle |
| Art Walk Edmonds | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Downtown Edmonds, WA |
| Everett Art Walk | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Everett, WA |
| Tacoma Downtown Artwalk | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Tacoma, WA |
| Lake City Community Art Walk & Vendor Night | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Seattle Restored to Hellbent on Lake City Way NE, Seattle, WA |
| Free summer concerts at Port Gardner in Everett | 5:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Port Gardner Landing, 1520 W Marine View Drive, Everett, WA 98201 |
| 3rd Thursday free art walks in Edmonds, Everett and Tacoma | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
