Free things to do this weekend in and around Seattle

Seattle-Tacoma's Top Picks for FREE family-friendly fun Friday, August 14, 2026 to Sunday, August 16, 2026.

(Scroll down for full, detailed list of free weekend activities.)

Free summer mini photo session with Shoott! - Seattle-Tacoma area - Shoott - Broadway, New York, NY, USA, August 15-16, 2026, see link for times

Art in Bloom - Soos Creek Botanical Garden & Heritage Center - 29308 132nd Ave SE, Auburn, Washington, USA, August 15, 2026, 10:00 AM to 4:00 PM

Meet the Beach at Squaxin Park - Squaxin Park (Priest Point Park) - East Bay Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA, USA, August 15, 2026, times vary—please see website

Meet the Beach at Luhr Beach - Luhr Beach Boat Launch - Scenic Drive Northeast, Olympia, WA, USA, August 15, 2026, times vary—please see website

Public Peapod Program - The Center for Wooden Boats - The Center for Wooden Boats - 1010 Valley Street, Seattle, WA 98109, United States, August 15-16, 2026, hours vary—please see website

CHOMP! 2026 - Marymoor Park - West Lake Sammamish Pkwy NE, Redmond, WA, USA, August 15, 2026, see website for time

Family Camp Out' - Samena Swim & Recreation Club - Samena Swim & Recreation Club, August 15, 2026, 7:00 PM - 9:00 AM

Al Fresco on Front - Downtown Issaquah Association - Main Street Issaquah, 232 Front Street North, Issaquah, WA 98027, United States, August 15-16, 2026, 8:00 AM - 10:00 PM

Storytime at the Garden - Elementary - Bellevue Botanical Garden, 12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005, United States, August 16, 2026, 1:00 PM - 1:30 PM