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Events this month in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
This event calendar for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area focuses on free and affordable things to do that make the … [Read More...]
Free and cheap things to do today
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Latest Seattle Area News & Events
Getaway: August Kite Festival in Long Beach (170 mi. SW)
The Washington State International Kite Festival (WSIKF) is an annual week-long kite celebration and competition in … [Read More...]
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival is back for its 46th year at Seattle Center! This free, family-friendly festival … [Read More...]
ShoreLake Arts 6th Annual Battle of the Bands
Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts presents the 6th Annual Battle of … [Read More...]
Encanto Music Festival
Feel the rhythm and mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration of Latino music, culture, dance, and community on … [Read More...]
2026 free park entrance days in Washington State
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your … [Read More...]
Einstein Bros. Bagels gives kids free pumpkin bagel & shmear on August 22
Pumpkin! pumpkin! pumpkin! It’s that time of the year again for pumpkin to show up on just about every restaurant menu — … [Read More...]
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of (mostly) free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. … [Read More...]
Guide to Washington State Wine Growing Regions
While Washington State’s first wine grapes were planted in 1825, the first commercial plantings did not begin until the … [Read More...]
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for 2026’s set of open street events on Lake Washington … [Read More...]
Arts & Entertainment
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival
Festival Sundiata Black Arts Festival is back for its 46th year at Seattle Center! This free, family-friendly festival highlights all art forms from the African diaspora and will … [Read More...]
ShoreLake Arts 6th Annual Battle of the Bands
Get ready for a summer night full of music, energy, and local talent! ShoreLake Arts presents the 6th Annual Battle of the Bands, a free, dynamic showcase of emerging and … [Read More...]
Encanto Music Festival
Feel the rhythm and mark your calendars for a vibrant celebration of Latino music, culture, dance, and community on Seattle’s beautiful waterfront. The Encanto Music Festival … [Read More...]
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of (mostly) free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy, check their website before you … [Read More...]
Stone Sculpture Exhibit at Kubota Garden
Need a moment of zen? Escape the hustle and bustle of the city in Kubota Garden (9817 55th Ave S, Seattle) on Sunday, August 23, and enjoy a free, one-day only stone sculpture … [Read More...]
98118 Fest
Celebrate Southend arts, music, and culture at SEEDArts’ second annual 98118 Fest on Saturday, August 22, 2026, from 2 until 8 p.m. in Columbia Park: free and open to … [Read More...]
Fitness & Recreation
2026 free park entrance days in Washington State
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your … [Read More...]
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for 2026’s set of open street events on Lake Washington … [Read More...]
2026 FIFA World Cup watch parties and more
The worldwide soccer tournament known as the “World Cup” takes place every four years. Football teams from around the … [Read More...]
Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA
Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to provide affordable bowling to kids … [Read More...]
Free swim lessons (ages 6-16) at Seattle beaches
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine beaches around the city: Green Lake, Madison Park, … [Read More...]
Getaway: Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend (58 mi. NW via ferry)
The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
Guide to Washington State Wine Growing Regions
While Washington State’s first wine grapes were planted in 1825, the first commercial plantings did not begin until the … [Read More...]
Where to Find Farmers Markets in the Seattle Metro Area
Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers … [Read More...]
Washinton State berries and summer berry festivals
Washington State is one of the nation's largest producers of many types of berries. Listed below are descriptions of … [Read More...]
Garage sale finder map and calendar
Seattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold … [Read More...]
June – October: u-pick produce around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick fruits, berries, and vegetables and the best month to pick them in the Seattle-Tacoma … [Read More...]
Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State
One of the many benefits of living in Seattle is the amazing getaways around Washington State. The following summer … [Read More...]
Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Seafair, Seattle’s consummate summer festival, began in 1950 as Sea Fair, a 10-day "water festival". The first festival … [Read More...]
Getaway: Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend (58 mi. NW via ferry)
The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime … [Read More...]
