Looking for fun (and free!) ways to keep the kids entertained this weekend? Whether you’re hoping to burn off some energy at a local park, explore a new museum exhibit, or catch a family-friendly event, the greater Seattle area is packed with activities that won’t cost a dime. Each week, we round up the best free events and outings for families so you can make the most of your weekend, without breaking the bank. Here’s what’s happening this weekend!
🌟 signals our Editor’s Picks, the most exciting and noteworthy events on our radar
Events that are happening all weekend
Feathers, Fossils, and Flight | January 23-February 28 | 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. | Daily | Birds Connect Seattle | Free | All ages | The Feathers, Fossils, and Flight hands-on exhibit explains how the first birds took to the sky.
Visit Kelsey Creek Farm | January 23 – March 2026 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Open daily | Kelsey Creek Farm | Free | The farm is a free oasis for those who love farm animals and want to be outdoors (also check out the excellent playground right below the farm and the short trails in the woods above the farm).
Live Music at Third Place Commons | January 23 – March 28, 2026 | 7 to 9 p.m. | Third Place Commons | Free | All ages | Bring the kids to the Commons Stage at Third Place Commons for live music every Friday and Saturday night. Grab food or bring your own and enjoy the tunes.
Free live music on the weekends. (Image courtesy Third Place Commons)
Friday, February 27
Tots on Trails – Tacoma | January 23-March 27, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 12 p.m. | Every Friday | Fort Nisqually Picnic Shelter, Tacoma | Free | 18 mon+ | Children ages 18 months and up are invited to join Park Guide Jenn on a toddler-led hike through Point Defiance Park.
Family Story Time in Shoreline | January 23 – April 10, 2026 | 10 to 10:30 a.m. | Fridays | Shoreline Library | Free | Ages 0-5 | Enjoy stories, music, movement, and rhymes. Help develop your child’s early literacy skills at the Shoreline Library for ages 0 to 5.
Indoor Tot Gym at Yesler Community Center | January 2 – March 30, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 11:30 a.m. | Mon/Wed/Fri | Yesler Community Center | Free | Ages 5 and under with a caregiver | The Tot Gym at Yesler Community Center is a good place to find new friends and toys in a comfortable, fun, safe, play space.
Indoor Tot Gym at Ballard Community Center | January 23 – March 30, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Mon/Wed/Fri | Ballard Community Center | Free | Ages 5 and under with a caregiver| The Tot Gym at Ballard Community Center is a good place to find new friends and toys in a comfortable, fun, safe, play space.
Tot Shabbat at the J | Friday, January 23 – March 13, 2026 | 9:45 a.m. to 10:30 a.m. | Fridays | Stroum Jewish Community Center | Free | Join every Friday at the J for Tot Shabbat. They welcome the Shabbat with singing, dancing, friends, and fun. FREE, and no registration is required.
The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum | February 19 – March 28, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Thursdays, Fridays, Saturdays | The Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum, Everett | Free | All Ages | The museum displays rare military aircraft, tanks, and other military equipment.
Drop-In: Teen Room| January 23 – March 31, 2026 | 2:30 to 5:30 p.m. | Mon-Fri | Loyal Heights Community Center | Free | Ages 11+ | The Teen Room is a place where you can play darts, pool, foosball, video games, and board games.
Saturday, February 28
Drop-in Board Games at Meadowbrook CC | January 31-March 28, 2026 | 9:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. | Saturdays | Meadowbrook CC | Free | Ages 7+ | Bring your favorite game or try one of the games at the Community Center during this drop-in board games event. An adult must accompany children under 12.
Visit the University District Farmers Market | January 31 – December 12, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturdays | University District; 50th and 52nd St, Seattle | Free, items for purchase | Visit the farmers market every Saturday throughout the year with vendors and more.
Story Walk Read-Along at the Lake Wilderness Arboretum | Saturday, January 31 – December 19, 2026 | 10:30 to 11:30 a.m. | Third Saturdays | Lake Wilderness Arboretum, Maple Valley | Free | Ages 3-8 | Join Librarian Sharon in the great outdoors to read the Story Walk book on the 3rd Saturday each month!
Kids StoryTime at the Couth Buzzard | January 31- June 6, 2026 | 10 a.m. – 10:45 a.m. | Every Saturday | The Couth Buzzard | Free | Ages 2-5 | Enjoy a story, songs, games, and art! Geared towards ages 2-5, but fun for all ages at The Couth Buzzard located in Greenwood.
MaST Center’s Discovery Day | January 31-April 25, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturdays | MaST Center, Des Moines | Free | Visit their aquarium that holds 3,000 gallons of seawater, view 250+ native Puget Sound species, and experience 2 large touch tanks.
Family Reading Time at Paper Boat Booksellers | January 31-March 31, 2026 | 11 to 11:30 a.m. | Every Saturday | Paper Boat Booksellers | Free | All ages | Join this weekly family reading time every Saturday morning with the little ones and make a day out of it!
Saturday Morning Story time at Barnes & Noble | January 31-April 4, 2026 | 11:30 a.m. – 12:30 p.m. | Saturdays | Pavilion Centre, Federal Way | Free | All ages | Come join the fun on Saturday Mornings for Story Time on the Children’s stage at Barnes & Noble in Federal Way.
Detective Cookie’s Chess Club | January 31 – March 28, 2026 | 12 to 2 p.m. | Saturdays | Rainier Beach Community Center | Free | Ages 7-20 | Detective Cookie runs a chess club for kids and community members every Saturday.
2026 Kin On Lunar New Year | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Kin On Community Center- Seattle, 4416 S Brandon St, Seattle, WA 98118 | Cost: Free, get tickets here | Ages: All | Join us for a festive Lunar New Year Celebration at the Kin On Community Center! This family-friendly event is packed with exciting activities to welcome the new year with prosperity and happiness.
Lunar New Year at Kirkland Community Center | Saturday, February 28, 2026 | 2-4 p.m. | Peter Kirk Community Center, Kirkland | Free | Learn about the Lunar New Year and how it’s traditionally celebrated! Enjoy activities that include crafts. food, dancing. and cultural demonstrations.
Kraken Pregame at the Armory | February 28, 2026 | 5 p.m.-7 p.m. | Saturday | Seattle Center Armory | Free | All Ages | Two hours before puck drop, enjoy a live DJ, a massive screen with Kraken highlights, games, face painting, and Kraken photo ops. Don’t have a ticket to the game? Stick around to watch the Kraken on the big screen.
Sunday, March 1, 2026
Indoor Tot Gym at Bitter Lake Community Center | January 25 – March 30, 2026 | 10:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. | Sun/Mon/Wed | Bitter Lake Community Center | Free | Ages 5 and under | The Tot Gym at Bitter Lake Community Center is a good opportunity to relax inside with your child 9 months to 6 years old in a comfortable, fun, safe, play space.
Ballard Farmers Market | Sunday, January 25 – April 26, 2026 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Every Sunday, year-round | Ballard | Free | The market is open rain or shine year-round, in the heart of Ballard. Features live buskers, local vendors, and shopping! Some vendors offer free samples that are perfect for the little ones to try something new.
West Seattle Farmers Market | Sunday, January 25- April 26, 2026 | 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Every Sunday, year-round | West Seattle | Free | Nestled in the heart of the West Seattle Junction between Alaska and California Avenues, the West Seattle Farmers Market is a beloved Sunday ritual and weekend destination.
Lam’s Seafood Asian Market Lunar New Year Celebration | Sunday, March 1, 2026 | 11 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Lam’s Seafood Asian Market, 243 Minkler Boulevard, Tukwila| Cost: Free to enter, food and some activities cost | Ages: All | Enjoy a lion dance, a cultural performance, red envelopes, and more in a festive, family-friendly setting. This free, public event takes place both in the parking lot and inside the store, where you can also enjoy elaborate seasonal displays.
Family Fun Math Series | February 28, 2026 | 1 p.m. – 2:30 p.m.or 2:30 p.m. – 4 p.m.| Graham Hill Elementary School, Seattle | Free | Ages 3-10 | Join SUMM and Zeno Math this Saturday for their winter 2026 Family Math Fun Series at Graham Hill Elementary School in south Seattle, where earning and fun come together through math play. Kids ages 3-10 with their parents or caregivers. Registration is required.
Newcastle’s Lunar New Year Celebration| Sunday, March 1, 2026| 1-4 p.m. | Risdon Middle School, Newcastle, | Cost: Free, cost for food/refreshments | Ages: All | Newcastle celebrates Lunar New Year with spectacular Dragon and Lion Dances and Kung Fu Demonstration, Traditional and modern cultural performances, traditional arts & crafts, and hands-on activities. Food trucks will be available to purchase refreshments. Drop in for demonstrations of dance, music, fashion, crafts, games, and sample some traditional snacks.
