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.
Saturday, October 4, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Oktoberfest in Puyallup | Washington State Fairgrounds | ||
| Fall RV show in Tacoma | $16.00 | Tacoma Dome | |
| Festival of Family Farms in Skagit Valley | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Salmon Homecoming at Puyallup Fish Hatchery | 11:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Puyallup Fish Hatchery, 1416 14th Street SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 |
| Bank of America customers free admission weekend | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Popular u pick crops for October: pumpkins, winter squash | Puget Sound region | ||
| See salmon spawning in Snoqualmie Valley | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Planetarium shows in Tacoma | $8.00 | Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA USA 98498 | |
| LeMay FREE paper shredding events in Western Washington | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 1st Saturday: free Griot's Garage cruise-in car show in Tacoma | 8:00 am | FREE | Griot’s Garage |
| Community garage sale in the City of Mill Creek | 9:00 am to 3:00 pm | FREE | Mill Creek Town Center, 15310 Main St, Mill Creek, WA 98012 |
| Salmon Days Festival at Issaquah Hatchery | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 |
| 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 |
| Salmon Homecoming at Puyallup Fish Hatchery | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Puyallup Fish Hatchery, 1416 14th Street SW, Puyallup, WA 98371 |
| Free guided tours weekend at the Bellevue Botanical Garden | 12:00 pm | FREE | Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 |
Sunday, October 5, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festal: Croatia Cultural Festival at Seattle Center | FREE | Seattle Center Armory | |
| 2025 Oktoberfest in Puyallup | Washington State Fairgrounds | ||
| Fall RV show in Tacoma | $16.00 | Tacoma Dome | |
| Festival of Family Farms in Skagit Valley | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Popular u pick crops for October: pumpkins, winter squash | Puget Sound region | ||
| See salmon spawning in Snoqualmie Valley | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Bank of America customers free admission weekend | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Salmon Days Festival at Issaquah Hatchery | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Issaquah Salmon Hatchery, 125 W. Sunset Way, Issaquah, WA 98027 |
| Free guided tours weekend at the Bellevue Botanical Garden | 12:00 pm | FREE | Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main Street, Bellevue, WA 98005 |
| In-person or virtual: Compline prayer chant service Sundays via Capitol Hill | 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral |
Monday, October 6, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popular u pick crops for October: pumpkins, winter squash | Puget Sound region | ||
| See salmon spawning in Snoqualmie Valley | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Free greeting card every month for Hallmark Crown Rewards loyalty club members | FREE | Online | |
| Library Book Sale Mondays in Silverdale | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Silverdale Library, 3650 NW Anderson Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383 |
| Indoor pickup dodgeball Mondays in Ballard | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | FREE | Loyal Heights Community Center, 2101 NW 77th St, Seattle, WA 98117 |
Tuesday, October 7, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Popular u pick crops for October: pumpkins, winter squash | Puget Sound region | ||
| See salmon spawning in Snoqualmie Valley | FREE | Multiple locations |
Wednesday, October 8, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Bellevue Jazz & Blues Live Music Series | $0-25.00 | Multiple locations | |
| Popular u pick crops for October: pumpkins, winter squash | Puget Sound region | ||
| See salmon spawning in Snoqualmie Valley | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Indoor pickup dodgeball Wednesdays in north Seattle | 7:00 pm to 8:45 pm | FREE | Green Lake Community Center, 7201 East Green Lake Dr N, Seattle, WA 98115 |
