FREE: Things to do summer 2018
June 4, 2018
Looking for things to do this summer? Tired of being an introvert and want to get out in the sun? Here are some activities in or around Seattle that may be worth looking into— especially if your broke.
PhotoFest
Photography weekend
June 9 – 10, 2018
Saturday, June 9th, 2018 – 10am-6pm
Sunday, June 10th, 2018 – 11am-5pm
PhotoFest offers free talks and workshops about photography, photo walks, and a chance to meet reps from the camera industry at Glazer’s Camera. Free. http://www.glazerscamera.com/photofest
Event Locations
Retail Store, Glazer’s Classroom and In-store Vendors
811 Republican St.
Seattle, WA 98109
Workshops and More Vendor Booths
400 Dexter Ave N.
Seattle, WA 98109
Bite of Seattle
July 20-22, 2018 – Seattle Center
“First introduced to the Seattle area in 1982 at Greenlake with 26 restaurants and 1 entertainment stage, Bite of Seattle has grown into one of Seattle’s largest summer food festivals.”
Festival Hours: Friday & Saturday 11 AM – 9 PM; Sunday 11 AM – 8 PM. FREE Admission.
You can find further info on their website dedicated to the event:
Shoreline Arts Festival
June 23 – 24, 2018
Shoreline Arts Festival offers a juried art show, entertainment, food truck court, ethnic exhibits, and children’s art activities at Shoreline Center. Free.
Shoreline Center, 18560 1st Ave NE, Shoreline, WA 98155\
You can find further info on their website dedicated to the event:
Car show
June 30, 2018
8AM-4PM
The Greenwood Car Show is 1.5 miles of classic cars, hot rods, antique wonders, live bands, kids’ activities, and vendors on Greenwood Ave. N. Free admission.
Visit the website for further info:
http://www.greenwoodcarshow.com/
Greenwood Car Show
9001 Holman Road NW
Seattle, WA 98117
Every Sunday Georgetown Trailer Park Mall
“The GT Trailer Park Mall offers independent artists, designers, makers and collectors to sell their goods direct in a one-of-a-kind environment thriving with community. Each trailer houses a permanent, independently run shop. Pop-ups and table tops can be rented by the weekend.”
Visit the website for further info:
http://www.georgetowntrailerpark.com/
5805 Airport Way South,
Seattle Wash. 98108
Sat: noon – 7pm
Sun: 11 – 4pm
Craft show at Seattle Center
July 1, 2018
Shop for handcrafted clothing, jewelry, toys, stationery, art, candles, housewares, and food at Urban Craft Uprising Summer Show in the Exhibition Hall at Seattle Center. Repeats in December. Free.
305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
2018 Summer Outdoor Movies
Sat., July 21
Jumanji (PG-13) Piazza Park Downtown Renton Movie @ Dusk
Fri., Aug 3
Despicable Me 3* (PG) Henry Moses Aquatic Center Gates Open 8:00pm Movie @ Dusk
Fri., Aug 10
Coco (PG) Sunset Neighborhood Park Movie @ Dusk
Fri., Aug 24
Wonder (PG) Cascade Elem. School Movie @ Dusk
For the movie playing at the Henry Moses Aquatic Center, tickets can be purchased for $5.00 beginning at 7:00pm. Entry to facility begins at 8:00pm.
2018 Summer Concerts at Coulon @ 7-8:30
Renton City Band- June 27th
Cherry Cherry – July 11th
3 Trick Pony- July 28th
Oncore- August 1st
Crème Tangerine- August 8th
Free state park day
June 2, 9, 10, 2018
On State Parks Free Days, you can picnic and play at any of the 140 Washington State Parks for FREE, without a Discover pass.
Parks near Seattle include:
Squak Mountain State Park
21430 S.E. May Valley Road
Issaquah, WA 98029
Lake Sammamish State Park
2000 N.W. Sammamish Road
Issaquah, WA 98027
Bridle Trails State Park
5300 116th Ave. N.E.
Kirkland, WA 98033
Living Computers Museum
First Thursdays of every month from 5:00-8:00, admission is FREE.
First Thursday dates this summer include:
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd
“Along with free admission – guest will now enjoy access to our Office Hours, including activities, demos, and your favorite makers and engineers.”
You can visit the website for further information.
2245 First Ave S
Seattle WA 98134
206-342-2020
The Museum of Flight
“The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world! The Museum of Flight is the largest independent, non-profit air and space museum in the world!”
They have a 3D Movie Theater, and several exhibitions.
Open daily from 10:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
The first Thursday of each month, the Museum is open from 5:00 PM – 9:00PM with FREE ADMISSION!
First Thursday dates this summer include:
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd
Visit the website for further info:
http://www.museumofflight.org/
9404 E. Marginal Way South,
Seattle, WA 98108-4097
SAM Seattle Art Museum
On the first Thursday of each month, SAM offers half-price admission to the special exhibition and free admission to the SAM Collections and Installations.
First Thursday dates this summer include:
June 7th
July 5th
August 2nd
Visit the website for further info: http://www.seattleartmuseum.org/visit
1300 1st Ave, Seattle, WA 98101
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