06/18/2026
Did you know there are so many free things to do & places to see in Seattle? What would you add?
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Keep this list handy if youโre looking for free things to do this summer around Seattle!
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๐ Tide pooling - guided visits through , .sciencecenter , &
๐ game with tix from (attend launch event by 6/30 to redeem)
๐ซCommunity event - libraries have tons of these. Also watch for Juneteenth (6/19), Fremont Solstice Parade (6/20), Friday admission (7/31), etc
๐โโ๏ธ - Swimming lessons at 9 lifeguarded beaches
๐ฃโโ๏ธ - Rent a Pea Pod boat or attend a Public Sail (6/14, 7/26, 8/30)
๐ถ - climb the water tower and go to a concert (7/9-8/13)
๐ฆ Lake day - Rattlesnake Lake, Lake Sammamish, etc. Hike to Mirror & Cottonwood Lakes for more challenge
๐ Playground hop - Everett, Kent & Renton are good spots
โฒ Splash pad - Snoqualmie, Northacres, Seattle Center or Highland Park
๐ง troll spotting. Lincoln Park, Issaquah and Ballard donโt even require a ferry!
๐น Rose garden picnic - Woodland Park or Pt Defiance
๐ฒ Bike to a playground - Myrtle Edwards, Averill Fields, Pathways Park
๐ Farmers Market - has a kidsโ activity tent!
๐๏ธ Free First Thursday - admission to places like , & (7/2, 8/6, 9/3)
๐ฆ - gently explore bird specimens
๐ณ - 2 games per day!
๐ Ballard Locks salmon viewing - Jul-Sept
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๐ฅพ Fire lookout hike - see recent post
๐ Take a mini train ride - (2nd & 4th Saturdays) or Great Northern and Cascade Railway (Saturdays)
๐ถโโ๏ธ - Afternoon on the Trails (7/5)
๐ Whatโs on your free list this summer?