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.
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Thursday, August 7, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 August: blackberries, blueberries, corn, green beans, tomatoes | Puget Sound region | ||
| Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 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 |
| Free weekday lunch summer concerts in Bellevue | 12:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| 1st Thursday free admission to MOHAI in Seattle | 5:00 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI) |
| 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 |
| 1st Thursday free artwalk in Seattle's Pioneer Square | 5:00 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Pioneer Square Historic District |
Friday, August 8, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 August: blackberries, blueberries, corn, green beans, tomatoes | Puget Sound region | ||
| Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 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 weekday lunch summer concerts in Bellevue | 12:00 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 |
| 2nd Friday free artwalk in Belltown | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Belltown neighborhood Seattle |
| 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 |
| 2nd Friday Sea Chantey Sing on South Lake Union | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
Saturday, August 9, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Festal: Tibet Cultural Festival at Seattle Center | FREE | Seattle Center Armory | |
| Washington State Parks Discover Pass free day: Smokey Bear's Birthday | FREE | Washington State Parks | |
| Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle | 10:00 am to 6:00 pm | FREE | Lake Washington Blvd S |
| 2nd Saturday (spring-fall): Beacon Arts Street Fair in south Seattle | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | El Centro de la Raza, 1660 S Roberto Maestas Festival St, Seattle, WA 98144 |
| 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 August: blackberries, blueberries, corn, green beans, tomatoes | Puget Sound region | ||
| Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 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 2nd Saturday of historic Moore Theatre in Seattle | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Moore 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 train rides 2nd & 4th Saturday aboard Kitsap Live Steamers in Port Orchard | 10:00 am to 4:00 pm | FREE | South Kitsap Regional Park, Jackson Ave SE & SE Lund Ave, Port Orchard, WA 98366 |
| 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 |
| Georgetown Art Attack 2nd Saturday in Seattle's oldest neighborhood | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Georgetown neighborhood, Seattle, WA |
| 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 |
| 2nd Saturday free artwalks in Seattle and Poulsbo | 5:00 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 |
| Free Saturday evening outdoor concerts in Arlington | 6:00 pm | FREE | Legion Park, 114 N Olympic Ave, Arlington, WA 98223 |
