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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Friday, April 4, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30 | All Day | $0-20.00 | Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon, WA |
| Hybrid 2025: Seattle Jewish Film Festival | $17.00-225.00 | Multiple locations | |
| Evergreen Spring RV show in Monroe | $12.00 | Evergreen State Fairgrounds | |
| (Estimated) Where to see cherry blossom trees in the Puget Sound region | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| (Estimated) peak bloom for cherry blossom trees at UW Seattle | FREE | The Quad at University Of Washington, 2000 Skagit Lane NE, Seattle, WA 98195 | |
| 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 | |
| NFFTY: world’s largest film festival for emerging directors in Seattle | $38.00-140.00 | Multiple locations | |
| 1st Friday free artwalks in Seattle and around Puget Sound | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| On stage at Seattle Rep: MOTHER RUSSIA (or Periods of Collapse) | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| 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, April 5, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30 | All Day | $0-20.00 | Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon, WA |
| Hybrid 2025: Seattle Jewish Film Festival | $17.00-225.00 | Multiple locations | |
| Evergreen Spring RV show in Monroe | $12.00 | Evergreen State Fairgrounds | |
| (Estimated) Where to see cherry blossom trees in the Puget Sound region | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| (Estimated) peak bloom for cherry blossom trees at UW Seattle | FREE | The Quad at University Of Washington, 2000 Skagit Lane NE, Seattle, WA 98195 | |
| Grand Floral Daffodil Parade marches through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, Orting | 10:15 am to 6:30 pm | FREE | Multiple locations |
| Grand Floral Daffodil Parade in Puyallup | 12:45 pm | FREE | Puyallup, WA |
| Grand Floral Daffodil Parade in Sumner | 2:30 pm | FREE | Sumner, WA |
| Grand Floral Daffodil Parade in Orting | 5:00 pm | FREE | Orting, WA |
| 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 | |
| NFFTY: world’s largest film festival for emerging directors in Seattle | $38.00-140.00 | Multiple locations | |
| On stage at Seattle Rep: MOTHER RUSSIA (or Periods of Collapse) | Discounted | Seattle Repertory Theatre | |
| 1st Saturday: free Griot's Garage cruise-in car show in Tacoma | 8:00 am | FREE | Griot’s Garage |
| 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 1st Saturday at historic Paramount Theatre in Seattle | 10:00 am to 11:30 am | FREE | Paramount Theatre |
| 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 |
Sunday, April 6, 2025
Monday, April 7, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30 | All Day | $0-20.00 | Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon, WA |
| (Estimated) Where to see cherry blossom trees in the Puget Sound region | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| Free greeting card every month for Hallmark Crown Rewards loyalty club members | FREE | Online | |
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| NFFTY: world’s largest film festival for emerging directors in Seattle | $38.00-140.00 | Multiple locations | |
| Library Book Sale Mondays in Silverdale | 10:00 am to 1:00 pm | FREE | Silverdale Library, 3650 NW Anderson Hill Road, Silverdale, WA 98383 |
Tuesday, April 8, 2025
| Event | Time | Price | Location |
|---|---|---|---|
| Annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30 | All Day | $0-20.00 | Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, Mount Vernon, WA |
| (Estimated) Where to see cherry blossom trees in the Puget Sound region | FREE | Multiple locations | |
| 2025 Class A Everett AquaSox home opener vs Hillsboro | 7:05 pm | $8.00-25.00 | Funko Field at Everett Memorial Stadium, 3900 Broadway, Everett, WA 98201 |
| Explore sea creatures under the pier at night in Olympia | $18.00 | Boston Harbor Marina, Olympia, WA 98506 | |
| NFFTY: world’s largest film festival for emerging directors in Seattle | $38.00-140.00 | Multiple locations |
