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Free and cheap things to do this week
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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

Free and cheap things to do this weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. You'll find all kinds of … [Read More...]

All Hallows at Lakewold Gardens
Lakewold Gardens' usual charming landscape has been transformed into an otherworldly wonderland full of strange … [Read More...]

Old Fashioned Halloween Party
The annual Old Fashioned Halloween Party fills Downtown Renton with family-friendly spooky fun. Prepare to enjoy … [Read More...]

Zombie Walk in Issaquah
Join the horde and lurch down the streets of Downtown Historic Issaquah during their annual Zombie Walk. Residents and … [Read More...]

Short Run Comix Festival
Whether you make comics or you're just a fan, the Short Run Comix Festival will have something for you. Over 200 … [Read More...]

Halloween events in and around Seattle and Tacoma
Halloween is just around the corner, and there’s no better time to dive into the festivities. Whether you’re on the hunt … [Read More...]

Krispy Kreme scares up free doughnut for two days this Halloween
Can Halloween be any sweeter? Krispy Kreme is doing just that with lots of spooky treats in October for doughnut … [Read More...]

Sonic Drive-In offers 50-cent corn dogs on Halloween
Extra mustard and ketchup, please! Halloween is the perfect time to be corny (and silly!) with the family, especially … [Read More...]

Howloween at Cougar Mountain Zoo
For one spectacuarly spooky day, the Cougar Mountain Zoo is welcoming ghouls and goblins of all ages to enjoy the Zoo … [Read More...]
Arts & Entertainment

Short Run Comix Festival
Whether you make comics or you're just a fan, the Short Run Comix Festival will have something for you. Over 200 artists, distributors, publishers, and other industry professionals … [Read More...]

Día de Muertos en Pike Place Market
Take part in Pike Place Market's Día de Muertos celebration to learn more about Mexican culture and honor an important yearly tradition. As part of the last Night Shift of the … [Read More...]

The Seattle Antiquarian Book Fair
Booksellers, book professionals, and anyone with a passion for antique books are invited to join other professionals and enthusiasts for a two-day affair all about books. The … [Read More...]

Pride Speaks: Stories of Arts, Culture, and LGBTQIA2S+ History
October is LGBTQ+ history month and Seattle Pride and Hugo House are collaborating to celebrate with their Pride Speaks event. Learn from community educators, watch unique and … [Read More...]

Hiraya Cinema Presents: Ghost Stories
Hiraya Cinema is a collaborative effort between Filipinotown Seattle and Diwa Filipino Film Festival to bring Filipino film to Seattle. In October, they're getting into the spooky … [Read More...]

2026 Halloween Haunted Houses, Ghost Tours & Spooky Shows in the Seattle Metro Area
The following list of Seattle Metro area Halloween attractions and haunted houses are intended for adults and teens. Some of these attractions are indoors, some are outdoors, and … [Read More...]
Fitness & Recreation
Active events in the Puget Sound region

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...]

Free water safety guides & Washington boating laws
If you plan to get out on any of the many waterways in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region, be sure you are … [Read More...]
Practical Matters

13 best nature walks to see Seattle fall color
In an average year, the best time to see Seattle fall color is the last week of September and first week of October. In … [Read More...]

Getaway: 11 scenic drives for Washington State fall color
If you are seeking Washington State fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives throughout the counties in the … [Read More...]

Chinatown-International District festivals
The Seattle Chinatown-International District (aka the “ID”, pronounced eye-dee), located south of downtown is a cultural … [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...]

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...]
