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.
Tip: To see less or more in the calendar below, you can choose to View Events By Day or By month. To see events on a specific date, select By Day, and then select 'Choose a Date'.
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.
Thursday, January 1, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| New Year traditions and celebrations | Multiple locations | ||
| 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) |
Friday, January 2, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Home & Garden Show in Puyallup | 10:00 am | $8.00 | Washington State Fairgrounds |
Saturday, January 3, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 1st Saturday: free Griot's Garage cruise-in car show in Tacoma | 8:00 am | FREE | Griot’s Garage |
| Home & Garden Show in Puyallup | 10:00 am | $8.00 | Washington State Fairgrounds |
| Free tour 1st Saturday at historic Paramount Theatre in Seattle | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Paramount Theatre |
Sunday, January 4, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Home & Garden Show in Puyallup | 10:00 am | $8.00 | Washington State Fairgrounds |
Monday, January 5, 2026
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 Audubon Christmas Bird Count (CBC) | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 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 |
