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 happening all weekend
Free Comet Lodge Haunt | October 17-18, 24-25, 31, Nov 1 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Friday & Saturday | 5923 21st Ave S, Seattle | Free | Come to the FREE Comet Lodge Haunt haunted trail for their third year on Fridays and Saturdays.
Harvest Bazaar | October 17-18 | Hours vary | Auburn Senior Activity Center | Free | All ages | Discover the essence of autumn at the annual Harvest Bazaar! Indulge in homemade artisan food items, handcrafted woodwork, jewelry, candles, bags, and more.
Spooner Farms Harvest Festival | October 17 – October 31 | 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily | Spooner Farms, Puyallup | Free admission to pumpkin patch | All ages | During October, most of the farm is available for your enjoyment as you celebrate fall, including their pumpkin patch, corn maze, and more. There will be farm animals, a pumpkin slingshot, a gift shop, and much more.
Bainbridge Gardens Pumpkin Walk | October 17-31 | Hours vary | Bainbridge Gardens | Free | All ages | Walk the trail of pumpkins decorated with painted pumpkins and familiar characters. Make memories with their photo-ready scenes and tot-size straw maze.
Kurfunkle One Year Anniversary Month | October 17-31 | Hours vary | Kurfunkle Market, Seattle | Free | All ages | Join all month long as they celebrate this achievement with games and prizes, all throughout the month of October. Each week, a new game will be available to play, along with prizes to win.
Celebrate Diwali at The Bellevue Collection | October 17-19 | 10 a.m. – 9 p.m. daily (except Sunday) | Bellevue Square Center Court | Free | All ages | Join The Bellevue Collection and Seattle Maharashtra Mandal community for this celebration of new beginnings, light, and joy with performances, cultural displays, henna, and Diwali crafts.
Harvest Festival at Jubilee Farm | October 17-26, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 5 p.m. | Saturday/Sunday in October | Jubilee Farm | Free admission | All ages | There will be hayrides to the pumpkin patch, cider, animals, a barn store with goodies including jam, candles, and books! They will also have refreshments and food.
Bailey Farm – U Pick Pumpkins | October 17 – October 26 | Hours vary | Weekends/Weekdays | Bailey Family Farm, Snohomish | Free, purchase pumpkin | All ages | Take a stroll through the pumpkin barn, where they showcase loads of pumpkins and fall displays. Simple, free kids’ play activities include a hay run, farm trikes, and a sandbox.
Pumpkin Patch and Farm Fun | October 17-October 26, 2025 | Hours vary | Fri/Sat/Sun | Novelty Hill Farm, Duvall | Free admission | They have 4 acres of pumpkins still on the vine! Families enjoy filling their wheelbarrows with the freshest pumpkins.
Visit Kelsey Creek Farm | October 17-December 15, 2025 | 9 a.m. to 3 p.m. | Open daily | Kelsey Creek Farm | Free | The farm has been a free oasis for those who love animals, want to be outdoors, or want to immerse themselves in a quiet farm setting and step back to a simpler time.
Visit Kelsey Creek Farm every day and view their farm animals. (Image courtesy Kelsey Creek Farm).
Flying Heritage & Combat Armor Museum | October 17-18 | 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Year-round | 3407 109th St SW, Everett | Free | This free museum displays the preservation of rare military aircraft, tanks, and other military equipment. Must sign waiver here.
Salmon SEEson at North Creek Trail Park | September through November | 9 a.m. to 7 p.m. | North Creek Trail, Bothell | Free | The Salmon SEEson program shares the best stream and river locations in King County where people can see salmon as they return from the ocean in late summer and fall.
Salmon Seeson in Issaquah | October 17- November 8, 2025 | 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily | Issaquah Salmon Hatchery | Free | Come to Salmon SEEson in Issaquah, August through November. See salmon returning to Issaquah Creek from the W Sunset Way bridge near Newport Way NW.
Free Guided Garden Tours | October 17 – October 26, 2025 | 12 to 1 p.m. | Every Saturday/Sunday | Bellevue Botanical Garden | Free | All ages | These general tours will introduce the plants and gardens at the Bellevue Botanical Garden, and offer interesting information about the Garden and its history.
Free live music on the weekends. (Image courtesy Third Place Commons)
Live Music at Third Place Commons | October 17-November 22 | 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.
Friday, October 17
Birding in your Backyard (with Owl Pellet Dissection) | Friday, October 17 | 2:30 to 3:30 p.m. | Fall City Library | Free | Ages 6+ | Come learn about local birds living right in your own neighborhood and where and how to look to find different species.
Celebrate 50 Years of Meadowbrook Pool | Friday, October 17 | 12 to 2 p.m. & 4:30 to 6 p.m. | Meadowbrook Pool | Free | All ages | Join a special celebration as Meadowbrook Pool marks a major milestone—its 50th anniversary. Enjoy a community potluck and a free recreational swim later in the afternoon.
The Great Pumpkin Night | Friday, October 17 | 5 to 8 p.m. | SeaTac Community Center | Free | All ages | Welcome, Great Pumpkin! Get ready for a night of fun, activities for kids, face painters, and bouncy houses.
Hamlin Halloween Haunt | Friday, October 17 | 5:30 to 8:30 p.m. | Hamlin Park, Shoreline | Free | All ages | Listen to spooky songs and stories around a campfire, ride the hay wagon, pose in your costume in the photo booth, and play Halloween games.
Day of the Dead Celebration | Friday, October 17 | 6 to 8 p.m. | Crossroads Community Center, Bellevue | Free | All ages | The vibrant cultural event will feature traditional altars (ofrendas), live performances, crafts, community art, and delicious food.
SAM Open House at the Asian Art Museum | Friday, October 17 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Seattle Asian Art Museum, Seattle | Free | Tickets here | SAM Open House is a recurring series of free community events that invite friends, partners, and community members for an evening of gallery tours, performances, relaxing music, and drinks and snacks.
Family Story Time in Shoreline | October 17-December 19 | 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.
Tot Shabbat at the J | October 17 – December 19 | 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.
Chess Club at Kirkland Library | October 17 – December 19 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Fridays | Kirkland Library | Free | Ages 6+ | Play chess and have fun with your peers at the library. All materials provided.
Join this chess club in Kirkland! (Image courtesy: King County Library System).
Drop in Friday Teen Hangout | October 17-December 26 | 6 to 9 p.m. | Every Friday | International District Community Center | Free | Ages 11-18 | Teens will have the opportunity to enjoy open gym and participate in a variety of activities such as karaoke, popcorn movie nights, cooking, and other special activities.
Saturday, October 18
BPC & PNPC’s Gently Used Kids’ Gear Sale | Saturday, October 18 | 9 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Phinney Center Campus Brick Building | Free admission | his popular event offers deals on gently used children’s clothing, shoes, toys, books, strollers, bedding, furniture, safety equipment, and more.
Issaquah Goes Apples Community Event | Saturday, October 18 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Historic Shell Station, Issaquah | Free | This community event celebrates the harvest season in historic Downtown Issaquah with a variety of fun activities, including a Farm Fresh Market, Historically Hip Artisan Market, apple cider press, scarecrow building, art experiences, and more.
Holiday Craft & Gift Sale | Saturday, October 18 | 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. | Fruitland Grange, Puyallup | Free | All ages | More than 60 local vendors with handcrafted, vintage, and upcycled items. Held at the historical Fruitland Grange.
AutumnFest Family Fun | Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Evergreen Arboretum and Gardens, Everett | Free | All ages | Roll up your sleeves to plant spring-flowering bulbs, craft colorful fall-leaf dreamcatchers, and enjoy tasty refreshments under the autumn canopy.
Fall Festival with Kiddie Academy Bellevue | Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. to 12 p.m. | Kiddie Academy Bellevue | Free | Register here | Ages 0-5 | Bring the whole family for seasonal fun, including mini pumpkin painting and other fall-themed activities.
Lowes Free Kids’ Workshops | Saturday, October 18 | 10 a.m. to 1 p.m. | Multiple Lowes Locations | Free | Register here | Play Firehouse | Lowe’s DIY workshops are back. Families can register online in advance (recommended) and then get ready to build something together.
Halloween at the Village. (Photo courtesy: The Village at Totem Lake)
Village Halloween Celebration – Kirkland | Saturday, October 18 | 12 to 2 p.m. | The Village at Totem Lake, Kirkland | Free | The Village at Totem Lake for a bunch of hocus pocus and ghoulish good times, including performances, pumpkin decorating, and more.
Diwali (Festival of Lights) Celebration | Saturday, October 18 | 12 to 1:30 p.m. | Newcastle Library | Free | All ages | Come celebrate and learn about Diwali, the Festival of Lights. The event will feature dance performances, henna art, crafts, treats and more.
Fall Festival at Bonney Watson | Saturday, October 18 | 12 to 2 p.m. | 16445 International Blvd, SeaTac | Free | All ages | Activities include horse-drawn carriage rides, photo backdrops, yard games, and arts and crafts.
Sloth Festival | Saturday, October 18 | 12 to 5 p.m. | Highline Heritage Museum | Free | All ages | The event blends local history, family-friendly exhibits, and hands-on activities centered around sloth lore and conservation.
Diwali: Lights of India at Seattle Center | Saturday, October 18 | 12 to 6 p.m. | Seattle Center | Free | All ages | The festival features music, dance, visual art, martial arts, a cooking demonstration, and more.
Diwali Lights of India Seattle Center. (Photo courtesy: Seattle Center/Flickr).
Girls Try Hockey For Free | Saturday, October 18 | 1 to 2 p.m. | Kraken Community Iceplex, Seattle | Free | Register here| Ages 4-9 | Get on the ice and become a hockey player for the day! Try Hockey for Free is a lively and relaxed event for kids ages 4-9 new to hockey.
Salmon Saturday | Saturday, October 18 | 1 to 4 p.m. | Tukwila Community Center | Free | All ages | his bilingual event will offer opportunities to watch wild salmon, create salmon art, learn about the watershed, and find ways you can help the river.
Annual Cider Fest | Saturday, October 18 | 2 to 4 p.m. | Freeway Estates Community Orchard, Seattle | Free | Come to the Annual Cider Fest and enjoy free cider, music, tool sharpening, native plants, and a kids’ activity. The event will also offer sales on homemade pie slices and other homemade goodies.
Tacoma Halloween Parade and Street Fair | Saturday, October 18 | 4 p.m. | Proctor District, Tacoma | Free | All ages | his free community event is a celebration of all things spooky, bringing together local vendors, performers, and Halloween enthusiasts of all ages for a thrilling experience.
Fall Festival at the Coal Creek YMCA | Saturday, October 18 | 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. | Coal Creek YMCA | Free | All ages | Experience all things fall and see the Y transformed at this year’s Fall Family Festival. The fun will include crafts, games, and more.
Story Stroll: Applesauce Day | October 18-November 15 | All day | Saturdays | Issaquah Library | Free | All ages | Take a self-led “Historically Hip” walk through downtown Issaquah and enjoy the picture book, Applesauce Day, written by Lisa Amstutz and illustrated by Talitha Shipman.
Fall Farm Fresh Market | October 18 – December 6 | 9 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Saturdays | Historic Shell Station & Downtown Issaquah | Free | The Farm Fresh Market, featuring Ayala Farms, runs Saturdays. There will also be live music.
Saturdays at SAM | Saturday, October 18 | 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. | Seattle Art Museum | Free | All ages | Play, create, and connect in the Brotman Forum every first, second, and third Saturday. This lively space is filled with hands-on art making, live music, and moments of community.
Exotics Car Show | Saturday, October 18 – October 25 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Every Saturday | Redmond Town Center | Free | All ages | Weather dependent | Join this weekly car gathering, comprised of exotic and rare cars, drawing owners and spectators together for mutual enjoyment of all things car-related.
Redmond Exotic Car Show. (Photo courtesy Jason Turner)
Drop-in Board Games at Meadowbrook CC | October 18 – December 20 | 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.
MaST Center’s Discovery Day | October 18-December 27, 2025 | 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.
Detective Cookie’s Chess Club – Free | October 18 – December 27 | 12 to 2 p.m. | Rainier Beach Community Center | Free | Ages 7-20 | Detective Cookie runs a super-cool chess club for kids and community members every Saturday. She loves chess and has been in the Seattle Police Department for more than 35 years.
Family Open Gym | October 18 – December 20 | 1:30 to 3 p.m. | Saturday | Montlake Community Center | Free | All ages | Enjoy open gym for some unstructured activity time. The gym will be available to all community members for playing pick-up sports and participating in fitness activities.
Sunday, October 19
Sensory Time at Imagine Children’s Museum | Sunday, October 19 | 9 to 11 a.m. | Imagine Children’s Museum, Everett | Free | Register here | Sensory Time is a special Sunday program for families with children on the autism spectrum, children with sensory processing disorders, and children with other special needs.
Celebrate Mercer Island’s New Seven-Day Service | Sunday, October 19 | 12 to 6 p.m. | Mercer Island Library | Free | All ages | Celebrate this exciting new seven-day service with civic leaders, library staff, and neighbors from across the community.
Storytime at the Garden for K-2 | Sunday, October 19 | 1 p.m. – 1:45 p.m. | Bellevue Botanical Garden | Free | Kindergarten-aged kids | Join a Storytime at the Bellevue Botanical Garden with a reading of a garden-related book and a brief activity.
Fauntleroy Fall Festival | Sunday, October 19 | 2 to 5 p.m. | The Hall at Fauntleroy, Seattle | Free | All ages | This Fauntleroy Fall Festival will feature a number of their annual favorites, including birdhouse building, pumpkin decorating, live music, arts & crafts, and so much more.
Bingo night at Sammamish Library. (Photo courtesy: Kcls.com)
All Ages BINGO Game Night | Sunday, October 19 | 4 to 5:30 p.m. | Sammamish Library | Free | All ages | It’s BINGO night at the library! Young and old are invited, so bring the whole family, play some bingo, and have a ball.
Tutors at Bellevue Library | October 19-December 17 | 3 to 5 p.m. | Sundays/Wednesdays | Bellevue Library | Free | Ages 6-17 | Volunteer tutors provide homework help for grades K-12. They can also provide language support for homework and offer translation services in multiple languages.
Ballard Farmers Market | Sunday, October 19 | 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.
[Read more: Best Seattle-area farmers markets for a family excursion]
A little girl is ordering food at a vendor during the West Seattle Farmers Market. (Image courtesy Seattle Farmers Markets)
West Seattle Farmers Market | Sunday, October 19 – December 14, 2025 | 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.
Seattle’s Child editorial assistant, Yulia Fiala, contributed to this article.
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