Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma

Art walks happen almost every weekend somewhere in Seattle or around the Puget Sound region. During these events, nearby merchants often offer specials on food, drinks, gifts, and other fun. Scan the list below for a day and place near you–or plan a staycation to explore a new neighborhood or city through it’s vibrant art community. Before you go, be sure to visit the website for each of the art walks you plan to visit for specific information such as current highlights, as well as maps and directions.

First Thursday Art Walks

Seattle Art Walk

• Pioneer Square Artwalk every First Thursday from 6pm-8pm. The Pioneer Square Art Walk was the first Art Walk in the USA in 1981. Artwalk in Pioneer Square is enhanced by dozens of public art installations found when walking between the galleries, from the historic Native American Totem Poles in Occidental and Pioneer Square parks, to the bright red “Sentinels” (steel sculptures) on guard outside Fire Station 10 at 400 S. Washington St. Parking is free from 5 pm to 10 pm at three parking garages; with a parking voucher from participating venues. Check their website for details.

Puget Sound Art Walk

• Mt. Vernon Art Walk First Thursday 5-8pm. Located about 60-65 miles north of Seattle. Find a list of participating locations on the website.

Second Thursday Art Walk

Seattle Art Walks

• Capitol Hill Artwalk every Second Thursday 5–8pm. Artists, musicians, buskers and other performance artists engage and entertain you in this vibrant, quirky, artsy neighborhood.
• West Seattle Artwalk every Second Thursday from 5PM until late. Hosted by the non-profit West Seattle Junction Association, this free art event encourages you to visit venues across greater West Seattle, including Alki Beach, Admiral District, Morgan Junction, Fauntleroy District and Delridge. Enjoy art, music, extended happy hours, and restaurant specials.

Puget Sound Art Walks

• Mill Creek summer art walks, every Second Thursday in summer, June – August

Third Thursday Art Walk

Seattle Art Walk

• Uptown Artwalk on lower Queen Anne every other month, Third Thursday from 6-9pm (Jan, Mar, May, Jul, Sep, Nov). Come meet the artists by looking for balloons in front of the participating locations. “Uptown” is situated between Seattle’s towering Queen Anne Hill and the trendy Belltown neighborhood.

Puget Sound Art Walks

• Edmonds Artwalk every Third Thursday from 5 – 8 PM. Galleries, merchants, neighbors and friends gather to engage in authentic community. Galleries, businesses and restaurants host the works of local and regional artists, and invite you to enjoy all types of art including fine art, music, dance, theatre, performance art, culinary art, and the written word.
• Everett Artwalk every Third Thursday from 6-9pm (some galleries close early). Come downtown to be a part of Everett’s vibrant art scene as galleries and businesses showcase local art. Come to mingle with the arts community, meet local artists, and enjoy hors d’oeuvres along the way.
• Tacoma Art Mingle every Third Thursday ALL DAY at art destinations citywide. Tacoma Art Group (previously Tacoma Art Walk Group) offers a mingling among diverse art destinations across Tacoma, so this is less an art walk and more a citywide event. Enjoy extended hours, meet participating artists and take in the sights at museums and galleries. The Museum of Glass, Tacoma Art Museum, and Washington State History Museum offer free admission.

First Friday Art Walk

Seattle Art Walk

• Fremont Artwalk every First Friday from 6 – 9pm. Fremont’s galleries, shops and restaurants offer something new, fresh, and exciting. Artists represent an eclectic mix of styles, from oil paintings to encaustics, photography to illustration, sculpture to mixed media, and live music to performance poetry.

Puget Sound Art Walks

• Anacortes Art Walk every First Friday from 6 – 9 PM for art shows at participating venues along Commercial Ave.
• Downtown Winslow Bainbridge Island Artwalk every First Friday from 6 – 8pm. Features businesses exhibiting art and restaurants offering small plates and specials. Participating businesses are on Winslow Way, walking distance from the ferry terminal.
• Downtown Bremerton & Manette Artwalk every First Friday from 5-8pm. Bremerton has one of the largest and most diverse official fine arts districts in the Northwest. Centered in downtown Bremerton at 4th Street & Pacific Avenue, the City’s rich Arts District includes museums, performing art stages, numerous fine arts galleries, unique shops, eateries, clubs featuring jazz and other live music. Take a short walk across the Manette Bridge to enjoy more art, shopping, dining and entertainment opportunities.
• Issaquah Summer Artwalk First Friday, June – September, from 6 – 9pm. Historic downtown businesses transform into artists’ galleries for a lively, festive evening with a variety of artistic styles, interactive art demonstrations, live music and dance in multiple locations. This free event includes hands-on art projects and some special surprises.
• Port Orchard Summar Artwalk First Friday from May to October from 5 pm to 8 pm in downtown Port Orchard. Join local businesses for food, fun, events and entertainment.
• Sequim Art Walk First Friday from 5 – 8pm in downtown Sequim has a monthly theme, which draws you in and makes for an especially engaging evening.
• Vashon Island Artwalk every First Friday from 6 – 9pm. Exhibits are held in galleries, café’s, antiques stores and restaurants. Main Street (officially mapped as Vashon Highway SW) is alive with adults and kids strolling from one venue to the next. Wine and cheese are almost as abundant as the wonderful creative works that grace walls and floor spaces at every turn, mostly the work of local artists. Get the latest Vashon Beachcomber paper, on the Wednesday before the first Friday for the latest listing.

Second Friday Art Walks

Seattle Art Walks

• Belltown Artwalk every Second Friday from 6 – 9pm. Pick up a gallery map at the Belltown Community Center, 415 Bell Street from 6-7:30pm.
• PhinneyWood Artwalk every Second Friday from 6 – 9pm, plus a 2-day event in May. Check out the latest art and special offerings each month.

Puget Sound Art Walk

• Kirkland Downtown Artwalk every Second Friday from 5 – 8pm. Check their website for the list of participating locations and prepare to enjoy local talent.

Third Friday Art Walk

Seattle Art Walk

• The University District Artwalk every Third Friday from 6 – 9pm. (The website has not been updated since August 2017, so we’re unsure whether they are still active, or just the website in not updated.) The U District is a unique Seattle community with a solid grounding in art culture, and features new and exciting work every month.

First Saturday Art Walks

Puget Sound Art Walks

• Edison and La Conner Art Walk First Saturday 5-8pm. Located about 65-75 miles north of Seattle. Find a list of participating locations on the website.
• Langley Art Walk on Whidbey Island First Saturday from 5 – 7 p.m. features local and regional art, refreshments, and music.
• Port Townsend Art Gallery Walk First Saturday 5:30 to 8:00 p.m. The waterfront district shows off the work of local artists.

Second Saturday Art Walks

Seattle Art Walks

• Ballard Artwalk every Second Saturday 6 – 9pm. An evening street festival featuring all the cultural offerings in Ballard. Ballard has a wealth of creative talent they want to share with visitors.
• Georgetown Art Attack every Second Saturday 6 – 9pm. Feature live music, food and spirits in Seattle’s oldest neighborhood, centered along the Airport Way S corridor between Lucile S and Bailey S. Be sure to hop aboard the FREE Art Ride tour to visit many remote studio/gallery locations throughout the neighborhood.
• Seattle’s Central District’s artwalk every Second Saturday from 1-5PM includes art, food, and music in the historic neighborhood.

Puget Sound Art Walk

• Poulsbo Art Walk every second Saturday 5:00 PM 8:00 PM to enjoy Art in Local Galleries in the historic town.

Weekend Art Walk

• Skagit Valley Art Escape first weekend of each month from April-October. Getaway to the Skagit Valley communities of Anacortes, Edison, and La Conner for gallery art walks, music performances, and artist demonstrations, from painting to glass blowing to stitching. See the list/map for each city on the website. Mt. Vernon has also been playing with different art walks for the past few years; check their list/map as well. Any of these locations makes a great daytrip or weekend getaway and many of the galleries are open year-round.