The Seattle Chinese Garden’s Mid-Autumn Festival is a staple cultural event full of fun activities and opportunities to learn about Chinese culture and traditions. Bring the whole family to see beautiful performances and take part in hands-on lessons and crafts. The Mid-Autumn Festival is Saturday, September 26, from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Admission is […]

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The Fishermen’s Fall Festival is an entirely volunteer-led event established to raise money for the Seattle Fishermen’s Memorial. The Memorial honors the lives of those lost at sea and is dedicated to supporting working fishermen by providing essential services. While the Festival is primarily a fundraiser, it is also a way for the event runners […]

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This event calendar for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area focuses on free and affordable things to do that make the most of your entertainment dollars. Our event calendar includes a wide range of events, including community festivals, art shows & art walks, craft fairs, film festivals, live music, comedy shows, theater and performing arts, literary […]

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Families and community members of all ages and walks of life are welcome to join the City of Renton for the Harvest Festival Extravaganza. This is their version of Oktoberfest driven by local passion and creativity and created as a space for the community to come together and celebrate the autumn season.  The Festival is […]

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The Beacon Food Forest is a 7-acre ecological demonstration, learning, and open harvest site that has been cultivated entirely by community volunteers to educate on sustainable growing practices. It is also a project created to envision a future where the urban landscape and nature can work together in harmony to expand access to food and […]

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The Tacoma Moon Festival was started by The Chinese Reconciliation Project Foundation (CRPF) to share the Mid-Autumn Festival and the legend of the Chinese Moon Princess with the Tacoma community. Every year, visitors are encouraged to attend performances, buy from local vendors, and participate in various themed activities as they learn about these beautiful cultural […]

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Host to the annual Tacoma Film Festival and many other fun interactive series and events, The Grand Cinema is the place to be to experience creative filmmaking and indie art films as well as some more mainstream films. It is located in the historic St. Helens District of Tacoma and is designed to be a […]

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This year, for the first time ever, the Hotel Indigo Everett Waterfront is joining in on the annual Oktoberfest fun. In October, its Hops on the Harbor event will bring German-inspired food, beer, interactive games, live music and more to their front lawn. You don’t have to dress up in traditional Oktoberfest fashion, but it […]

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The Puget Sound Estuarium was founded in 2007 by the South Sound Estuary Association (SSEA) as a nonprofit organization. Their mission is to foster learning opportunities that inspire people of all ages to enjoy the unique estuary* environment of Puget Sound. * Estuary: where a river meets the sea, mixing fresh water with salt water. […]

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More sweet cream, please! Adding cream is a must for many coffee lovers. And there are so many options and flavors available to make your cup of coffee just right for you. However, creamer isn’t just for coffee anymore! Many consumers add a splash to their cup of tea, bowl of cereal (or oatmeal) or […]

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The Greater Seattle on the Cheap event calendar is your one stop place to find fun things to do around the Puget Sound region. Most are free, cheap (<$15), or discounted. Yeah, we like cheap, but fun.

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All aboard, hungry bargain hunters! Frugal diners will definitely want to stop at Subway this month for lunch or dinner on a budget. The popular sub shop is offering a delicious deal as big as its iconic Footlong sandwiches — perfect for anyone hungry for value, quality and variety. Create your own custom sandwich at […]

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Trailhead Direct is a seasonal metro bus service that operates on weekends and designated holidays. Tips: Always bring the essentials! The Day Hiker’s Ten Essentials from The Seattle Mountaineers, check the weather before you go, and tell someone where you’re going and when you’ll be back. Trailhead Direct Ride weekends and designated summer holidays between […]

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United States laws currently establish eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Since most Federal employees work a Monday through Friday schedule, when a holiday falls on the weekend, the holiday usually is observed on Friday (if the holiday falls on Saturday) or Monday (if the holiday falls on Sunday). List of federal holidays 2026 Listed […]

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The Live Aloha Hawaiian Cultural Festival, celebrating Hawaiian Culture, is 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. Sunday, September 13, at the Seattle Center. Admission is free. This year’s theme, Mālama i ka ʻike o nā kūpuna, “If we do not remember our ancestors we will become lost people,” celebrates the wisdom of Hawaiian elders through music, dance and […]

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For 25 years, Bank of America has offered their cardholders free general admission to museums in cities across the United States through their “Museums on Us” program. On the first full weekend of every month, Bank of America customers can receive a free ticket for Saturday or Sunday to more than 200 museums and cultural […]

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National Nordic Museum in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood presents history, art, and culture from Denmark, Finland, Iceland, Norway, Sweden, and their immigrants to America. Their vast collection of artifacts displayed in permanent and rotating exhibits provide insights about Nordic history, culture, and values to inspire new perspectives for visitors to the museum. History of the Nordic […]

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The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate people in traditional maritime culture and to inspire people to adventure on the sea–the most powerful teacher you may ever know! Today, the Port Townsend Wooden Boat […]

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Run by the Bainbridge Island Downtown Association, the Downtown Winslow Bainbridge Island ArtWalk has been running every month for decades and opens the doors of the downtown Bainbridge art scene to visitors and residents alike. Shop, dine, and explore at the wide variety of businesses that participate in the ArtWalk. The ArtWalk runs on the […]

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The Sequim Art Walk was started in 2006 by artist Renne Emiko Brock as a way for artists in the region to get a chance to showcase their work to visitors and collaborate with businesses and each other. Each month, the Art Walk has a different color theme to build excitement and create a more […]

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As one of the oldest art walks in the United States, the Pioneer Square Art Walk has proudly served as a platform to promote and support Seattle’s art scene for more than 40 years. Pioneer Square itself has been a safe space for creatives since the 1960s and remains dedicated to providing an inspiring space […]

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The Mount Vernon Gallery Walk is an opportunity for visitors and residents to explore a selection of local galleries and see the new art that has come in over the past month as well as any special events the galleries may be hosting. Take advantage of this free showcase and learn more about the art […]

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Every October, Ounces Taproom & Beer Garden’s Oktoberfest celebration takes West Seattle by storm. Dress up in your finest lederhosen or hotdog costume and hit the pavement to enjoy fresh beer, giant Bavarian-style pretzels, live music, and exciting contests.  This Oktoberfest takes place from Friday, October 2, to Sunday, October 4, at Ounces Taproom & Beer […]

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Listed below are the free things to do from our September events calendar. For more things to do, see our complete September events and entertainment calendar.   Free events September 2026 Featured Events: The items listed first each day highlighted by a photo are featured events. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or […]

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Our September events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are a few events with higher ticket […]

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