This is the best event calendar in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area if you are looking for free and cheap things to do without spending a lot of money.
Every day, we search the Puget Sound region for community festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, movie screenings and film festivals, live music, comedy shows, theater, performing arts, literary events, hobby shows of all kinds, family events, sporting events, recreation on the water, shopping discounts, consignment and used goods sales, exercise events, and more. Anything and everything as long as its free or cheap and fun.
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Wednesday, May 7, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Stargazing event: Eta Aquarids Meteor Shower | FREE | Your house! | |
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| Seattle Rep: LAUGHS IN SPANISH | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre |
Thursday, May 8, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| “Bring Your Computer” Help (2nd & 4th Thursdays) in Bremerton | FREE | Sylvan Way Library, 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310 | |
| Seattle Rep: LAUGHS IN SPANISH | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| 2nd Thursday free artwalks in Seattle | 5:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Free wine tasting at West Seattle Wine Cellars | 5:30 pm to 8:00 pm | FREE | West Seattle Wine Cellars, 6026 California Ave. SW Seattle, WA 98136 |
Friday, May 9, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Planetarium shows in Tacoma | $8.00 | Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA USA 98498 | |
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| Seattle Rep: LAUGHS IN SPANISH | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| 2nd Friday free artwalk in Belltown | 6:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Belltown neighborhood Seattle |
| 2nd Friday Sea Chantey Sing on South Lake Union | 7:00 pm to 9:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Drop-in Friday night curling in Tacoma | 7:45 pm to 10:30 pm | $20.00 | Tacoma Twin Rinks, 2645 S 80th St, Tacoma, WA 98409 |
Saturday, May 10, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 "Big Day" bird count (2nd Saturday in May) | FREE | eBird online | |
| Festal: Spirit Of Africa Cultural Festival at Seattle Center | FREE | Seattle Center Armory | |
| Planetarium shows in Tacoma | $8.00 | Pierce College Fort Steilacoom 9401 Farwest Drive SW, Lakewood, WA USA 98498 | |
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| Seattle Rep: LAUGHS IN SPANISH | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| 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 |
| Free tour 2nd Saturday of historic Moore Theatre in Seattle | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Moore Theatre |
| Free 2nd Saturday guided tours at historic Georgetown Steam Plant | 11:00 am to 2:00 pm | FREE | Georgetown Steam Plant, 6605 13TH Ave S, Seattle, WA 98108 |
| Free wine tasting in Ravenna | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | McCarthy & Schiering Wine, 6500 Ravenna Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98115 |
| Free wine tasting on Queen Anne | 11:00 am to 5:00 pm | FREE | McCarthy & Schiering Wine, 2401 Queen Anne Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109 |
| Georgetown Art Attack 2nd Saturday in Seattle's oldest neighborhood | 1:00 pm to 7:00 pm | FREE | Georgetown neighborhood, Seattle, WA |
| 2nd Saturday free artwalks in Seattle and Poulsbo | 5:00 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
Sunday, May 11, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| Seattle Rep: LAUGHS IN SPANISH | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| In-person or virtual: Compline prayer chant service Sundays via Capitol Hill | 9:30 pm to 10:00 pm | FREE | Saint Mark’s Episcopal Cathedral |
