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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1st Thursday free admission to SAAM at Volunteer Park 10:00 am to 5:00 pm
1st Thursday free admission to SAAM at Volunteer ParkEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdaySeattle Art Museum features world-class exhibits and though-provoking visual arts. The museum includes three major facilities in the city: Seattle Art Museum (SAM) in downtown Seattle Seattle Asian Art Museum (SAAM) in Volunteer Park on ... Read More » 1st Thursday free admission to National Nordic Museum 10:00 am to 8:00 pm
1st Thursday free admission to National Nordic MuseumEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdayNational Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood presents history, art, and culture from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and their immigrants to America. Their vast collection of artifacts displayed in permanent and rotating exhibits provide ... Read More » 1st Thursday (Mar-Oct) free admission at Seattle Japanese Garden 12:00 pm
1st Thursday (Mar-Oct) free admission at Seattle Japanese GardenEvery 1 months on the 1st ThursdayThe Seattle Japanese Garden is located in Madison Valley within the Washington Park Arboretum. Over 100,000 people visit every year, including locals as well as visitors from around the world. It is one of the ... Read More » | Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » 1st Friday free artwalks in Seattle and around Puget Sound
1st Friday free artwalks in Seattle and around Puget SoundEvery 1 months on the 1st FridaySeveral cities around the Puget Sound region host First Friday art walks with galleries, shops. and restaurants participating: Art In Anacortes along Commercial Street Bainbridge Island (easy walk from the Seattle ferry) Bremerton (walkable from ... Read More » 1st Friday Taizé Contemplative Prayer & Music 6:30 pm
1st Friday Taizé Contemplative Prayer & MusicEvery 1 months on the 1st FridayTaizé chants were designed to enable the active participation of visitors at the ecumenical pilgrimage site in Taizé, France. Taizé service is held once a month at St. James Cathedral, with a music selection focused ... Read More » | Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast SeattleWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for 2026’s set of open street events on Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker and Seward Park. Now dubbed “Bicycle Weekends,” Bicycle Sundays have been a feature ... Read More » Free Blackberry Festival in Bremerton 11:00 am
Free Blackberry Festival in BremertonSaturday, September 5, 2026 Blackberry Festival is the longest-running festival in the City of Bremerton. Enjoy local vendors, blackberry-themed foods, live local entertainment, beer, blackberry wine, and more. Proceeds go back into the Bremerton Community for scholarships, parks, and ... Read More » Salmon Homecoming at Puyallup Fish Hatchery 11:00 am to 3:00 pm
Salmon Homecoming at Puyallup Fish HatcheryEvery 12 months on the 1st SaturdayEach year a Salmon Homecoming Event is held at the Puyallup Fish Hatchery on the first Saturday of October. This fun free event welcomes everyone in celebration of returning salmon with Clarks Creek tours, vendors, ... Read More » Bank of America customers free admission weekend
Bank of America customers free admission weekendSaturday, September 5, 2026 For 25 years, Bank of America has offered their cardholders free general admission to museums in cities across the United States through their “Museums on Us” program. On the first full weekend of every month, ... Read More » | ||||
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast SeattleWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for 2026’s set of open street events on Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker and Seward Park. Now dubbed “Bicycle Weekends,” Bicycle Sundays have been a feature ... Read More » Free Blackberry Festival in Bremerton 11:00 am
Free Blackberry Festival in BremertonSaturday, September 5, 2026 Blackberry Festival is the longest-running festival in the City of Bremerton. Enjoy local vendors, blackberry-themed foods, live local entertainment, beer, blackberry wine, and more. Proceeds go back into the Bremerton Community for scholarships, parks, and ... Read More » Bank of America customers free admission weekend
Bank of America customers free admission weekendSaturday, September 5, 2026 For 25 years, Bank of America has offered their cardholders free general admission to museums in cities across the United States through their “Museums on Us” program. On the first full weekend of every month, ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » | Trailhead Direct summer metro bus service
Trailhead Direct summer metro bus serviceMonday, September 7, 2026 Trailhead Direct is a seasonal metro bus service that operates on weekends and designated holidays. Tips: Always bring the essentials! The Day Hiker's Ten Essentials from The Seattle Mountaineers, check the weather before you go, and ... Read More » Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle 10:00 am to 6:00 pm
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast SeattleMonday, September 7, 2026 Seattle Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for 2026’s set of open street events on Lake Washington Boulevard between Mount Baker and Seward Park. Now dubbed “Bicycle Weekends,” Bicycle Sundays have been a feature ... Read More » Free Blackberry Festival in Bremerton 11:00 am
Free Blackberry Festival in BremertonSaturday, September 5, 2026 Blackberry Festival is the longest-running festival in the City of Bremerton. Enjoy local vendors, blackberry-themed foods, live local entertainment, beer, blackberry wine, and more. Proceeds go back into the Bremerton Community for scholarships, parks, and ... Read More » Holiday hours: What’s closed and open Labor Day
Holiday hours: What’s closed and open Labor DayMonday, September 7, 2026 United States laws currently establish eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Since most Federal employees work a Monday through Friday schedule, when a holiday falls on the weekend, the holiday usually is observed on Friday ... Read More » | 2nd Thursday free artwalks in Seattle 5:00 pm
2nd Thursday free artwalks in SeattleEvery 1 months on the 2nd ThursdayListed below are the art walks on our calendar for 2nd Thursday in Seattle. For information about art walks on other days and locations, visit: Free art walks around Puget Sound from Everett to Tacoma ... Read More » | Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wooden Boat Festival in Port TownsendDailyThe first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate people in traditional maritime culture and to ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » 2nd Friday free artwalk in Belltown 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm
2nd Friday free artwalk in BelltownEvery 1 months on the 2nd FridayEvery month on the second Friday, the Seattle Belltown community is welcomed into galleries, shops, and art studios to enjoy exhibits and meet local artists. The art walk locations are generally open from 6pm—9pm every ... Read More » | Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wooden Boat Festival in Port TownsendDailyThe first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate people in traditional maritime culture and to ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » Find garage sales near you
Find garage sales near youWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. But ... Read More » Free 2nd Saturday guided tours at historic Georgetown Steam Plant 10:00 am to 2:00 pm
Free 2nd Saturday guided tours at historic Georgetown Steam PlantEvery 1 months on the 2nd SaturdayListed on the National Register of Historic Places, the Georgetown Steam Plant is a reminder of the "era of electrification" when industry was first attracted to Seattle by its inexpensive hydroelectric power and electric trolley ... Read More » | ||
Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend 9:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wooden Boat Festival in Port TownsendDailyThe first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate people in traditional maritime culture and to ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » 2nd Saturday free artwalks in Seattle and Poulsbo
2nd Saturday free artwalks in Seattle and PoulsboEvery 1 months on the 2nd SundayListed below are the art walks on our calendar for 2nd Saturday in Seattle and other locations around the Puget Sound region. Ballard Art Walk | Facebook in Seattle Georgetown Art Attack (georgetownseattle.org) in south ... Read More » Find garage sales near you
Find garage sales near youWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. But ... Read More » | National Parks Free Day: Constitution Day All Day
National Parks Free Day: Constitution DayThursday, September 17, 2026 Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your calendar for these fee-free days. Plan an outing with family or friends at the nearest park. It's ... Read More » 3rd Thursday free art walks in Edmonds, Everett and Tacoma 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm
3rd Thursday free art walks in Edmonds, Everett and TacomaEvery 1 months on the 3rd ThursdaySeveral cities around the Puget Sound region host 3rd Thursday art walks with neighborhood galleries, shops. and restaurants participating: Art Walk Edmonds Everett Art Walk Tacoma Downtown Artwalk You might also like: Free art walks from ... Read More » | Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » | Free family flick 3rd Saturday at Grand Cinema in Tacoma 10:00 am
Free family flick 3rd Saturday at Grand Cinema in TacomaEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayThe third Saturday of each month, The Grand Cinema welcomes guests of all ages to a family-friendly movie for free! Doors open at 9:30 am and movies start at 10:00 am. Seating is first-come, first-served. ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » Find garage sales near you
Find garage sales near youWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. But ... Read More » Free tour 3rd Saturday of historic Neptune Theatre in Seattle 10:00 am to 11:30 am
Free tour 3rd Saturday of historic Neptune Theatre in SeattleEvery 1 months on the 3rd SaturdayTours of Seattle's historic Neptune Theatre are offered on the third Saturday of every month. The tour is lead by members of the well-versed volunteer staff and last about 90 minutes. Meet by 10:00 a.m. ... Read More » | |||
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » Find garage sales near you
Find garage sales near youWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. But ... Read More » | September Equinox (first day of autumn)
September Equinox (first day of autumn)Tuesday, September 22, 2026 The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, meaning sol (sun) and stitium (to stop). The solstice occurs twice a year, when it reaches the northernmost point (summer in the norther hemisphere) and southernmost ... Read More » | Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » | Washington State Parks Free Entrance Day: National Public Lands Day All Day
Washington State Parks Free Entrance Day: National Public Lands DaySaturday, September 26, 2026 Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your calendar for these fee-free days. Plan an outing with family or friends at the nearest park. It's ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » Find garage sales near you
Find garage sales near youWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. But ... Read More » Michelmasse Medieval festival in Carnation 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Michelmasse Medieval festival in CarnationDailyCamlann Medieval Village is a living history museum project portraying rural England in the year 1376. Performers at Camlann are skilled professional entertainers, presenting music, stories and crafts typical of the Middle Ages. Several festivals ... Read More » | |||
Free public Sail: last Sunday (Apr-Oct) on Lake Union
Free public Sail: last Sunday (Apr-Oct) on Lake UnionEvery 1 monthsThe Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is a non-profit organization that celebrates the rich and varied watercraft heritage that is a vital part of the Puget Sound region. At this hands-on maritime museum, the exhibits ... Read More » Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle Waterfront
Craft distillery tours weekends on Seattle WaterfrontWeekly on Sunday Friday and SaturdayCopperworks Distilling Company is a craft distillery, tasting room and gift shop located on the waterfront in downtown Seattle, a short walk from Pike Place Market and other popular Seattle attractions. Copperworks produces fine spirits ... Read More » Find garage sales near you
Find garage sales near youWeekly on Sunday and SaturdaySeattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. But ... Read More » Michelmasse Medieval festival in Carnation 12:00 pm to 5:00 pm
Michelmasse Medieval festival in CarnationDailyCamlann Medieval Village is a living history museum project portraying rural England in the year 1376. Performers at Camlann are skilled professional entertainers, presenting music, stories and crafts typical of the Middle Ages. Several festivals ... Read More » |
