Free Activities for You and Your Family

In today's economic times, it is more important than ever to connect creatively with our family and friends. That's why we have compiled this list of activities that are within any budget: they're FREE!

Fun & Free Activities in Pierce and King Counties

The Public Library
Think your local library is just a place to check out books? Think again! Whether you live in King or Pierce County, your local library is a haven for free classes, free books, and free entertainment.

Want to take your child to story time, or get some tips from experts on how to improve your child's reading skills?

Want your teen to have a safe place to play games and interact with their friends after school?

Want to take advantage of these resources and a whole lot more?

Then log onto your local public library's website, check out their calendar of events, and discover all the free activities you never knew existed:

Tacoma Public Library, Pierce County Library System, Seattle Public Library, King County Library System

Free Admission to Museums
Looking for a fun, educational, and interactive place to take in some art and culture? These are just a few of the museums in Pierce and King County that offer free admission every month:

In Tacoma:

Tacoma Art Museum- free every third Thursday of the month
Museum of Glass- free every third Thursday of the month
Washington State History Museum- free every third Thursday of the month
Children's Museum of Tacoma- free every first Friday of the month
Tacoma Art Walk - free every third Thursday of the month; participating museums and galleries are free from 5pm-8pm

In Seattle:

Seattle Art Museum- free every first Thursday of the month
Seattle Asian Art Museum- free for everyone the first Thursday of the month, and free to families the first Saturday of every month
Wing Luke Asian Museum- free every first Thursday and third Saturday of the month
Fry Art Museum- ALWAYS free, and free parking!
1T Art Walk- free every first Thursday of the month in Pioneer Square; participating museums and galleries are free from 12pm-8pm