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Frye Art Museum

Filled with paintings from the 19th century until the present, the Frye Art Museum offers free admission to everyone all days of the week (except Monday). It features different exhibits and most of them are gifts from Charles and Emma Frye’s personal collection. You’ll find series of portraits and landscapes depicting different social, political, religious, and environmental issues. Aside from these exhibits, you’ll also find classes and workshops here.

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Olympic Sculpture Park

Near the Pike Market, you might want to do a side trip to Olympic Sculpture Park on your way there. Large artworks like “The Eagle” by Alexander Calder are recipes for a picture-perfect shot while you’re at the park so be sure to grab your camera before planning a trip here. A 60-minute public tour is also available for free where you get to learn details about the landscape design, site history and the sculptures around the park.

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Discovery Park

Discovery Park is a 534 acres park and the largest city park in Seattle that you should not miss. Set aside a perfect morning and take a hike here for a wonderful view of the sea and the lighthouse. Aside from the hiking trails, the park also has other amenities like a basketball court, tennis court, volleyball courts, and play area for kids.

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Ladies Musical Club

Perfect for classical music fans, the Ladies Musical Club from Seattle conducts series of free public concerts from October to May all throughout the town. Some of the popular venues are Frye Art Museum, Seattle Art Museum, and Seattle Public Library.

Seattle, WA

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Seattle

There are lots of viewing decks in Seattle with breathtaking skyline view but most of them come with a price. Kerry Park, on the other hand, equally has the same view but the most fantastic part is it’s for free. It will bring you on top of Seattle- a nice view of the city and the harbor. The iconic Space Needle – one of the top Seattle attractions can also be seen from here

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Hugo House

Every first and third Monday of the month, Hugo House Cabaret conducts an open mic session for anyone who wants to read their literary pieces on stage. All types of work are welcome so some pieces may not be suitable for children. You can sign up and wait for your name to be drawn or just sit back and listen to the performers– either way, admission is free. It will surely be a fun way to let your creative juices out and meet other writers in Seattle.

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Seattle Center

Seattle Center houses different events and exhibits which reflects the culture and lifestyle of every Seattleites. From Art installations to Community created events, you will find a lot of things buzzing around here. One of the highlights of the center is the International Fountain which seeks more attention with its 12-minute water show. Lastly, did I mention that the Seattle Center is a great place for children too?

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West Seattle Art Walk

Art walks are also popular in Seattle in support of various local and world-class artists. At certain times of the month, these art walks are offered free of charge. West Seattle Art walks occur every second Thursday from 5 pm while Georgetown Art Attack has free art ride tours every second Saturday from 6 pm to 9 pm. Enjoy free live music, good food, and interesting art galleries in this one of a kind Seattle experience.

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Hotel Sorrento

One of the most recommended free stuff to do in Seattle is the Silent Reading Party. This is not your typical party because attendees gather at the Fireside Room of Sorrento Hotel to read their books. All these happen while they’re being served by waiters plus, a soothing instrumental music playing in the background. If you want a stress-free evening, this might be perfect for you. The event occurs every first Wednesday of the month from 6 pm.

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Ballard (Hiram M. Chittenden) Locks

Ballard Locks has become a popular tourist destination every summer because of the “Parade of Boats” event. But aside from that, there’s also an annual summer concert usually held every Saturday and Sundays at 2 pm in the Carl S. English Garden. People of all ages can listen to a variety of music from volunteer bands and orchestras. Admission is free but donations are highly appreciated.

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Seattle Waterfront

If you want to take the Pike Place Market, the Olympic Sculpture Park, and the view around it in one Instagram worthy shot, go over to Seattle Waterfront. It’s a chill place to walk around, grab a snack, or venture into fine dining. The view of the bay looks appealing most especially during sunset. You can take a few snaps or hop on to a scenic cruise – a good way to end your Seattle activities for the day.

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Metropolitan Market Uptown

Who would want to spend hours in the grocery store like the Metropolitan Market? Maybe not unless you’re offered a free taste of different cheese and wine, right? Yes, that’s right! Once inside, you might actually find a counter filled with sample wine and other foods to try. But it’s not only that… strolling around this market is already a feast because of the wide range of foods that you can find here. Not to mention, all of them are nicely packed too.

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Seattle Public Library-Central Library

The Seattle Public Library is definitely a unique library experience. This 8-story building has colorful hallways, interesting viewpoints, and a contemporary structure that will surely make it to the top of your list of fun things to do in Seattle for free. Visiting this library won’t take you an hour if you’re not planning to get something. In fact, half an hour is even more than enough to take a few snaps here and there of its interesting architecture.

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The Center for Wooden Boats

The Center for Wooden Boats is a hub for sailing enthusiasts. The center contains a collection of non-motorized wooden boats that are available to the public for free. There’s also a public sail every Sunday morning where volunteers take passengers for a 1-hour ride at Lake Union. This event happens all year round, rain or shine, and for free! However, due to a limited number of volunteers and sailboats, slots for this ride are in a first-come, first-serve basis

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Fremont Troll

Got a lot of free time? Why don’t you play around hunting for weird sightings around Seattle? Would you believe these weird sightings are actually very interesting for your ‘gram feed? There’s the Fremont Troll, a bike stuck in the middle of a tree, the gum wall, the wall of death, a gigantic pair of boots, and so much more to hunt. There’s also the giant coffee pot which is actually a pretty cool dive bar and restaurant with live music, karaoke, and cheap food and beer.

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Northacres Spray Park

Taking the entire family to Seattle during the hot season? You might just be in time for the opening of the spray parks and wading pools! These parks are opened on days where the average temperature gets 70 degrees or higher

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The Church of the Epiphany

This might be a weird addition to your itinerary of things to do in Seattle on a budget but if you have spare time, why don’t you try joining one session of this free guided meditation by the Epiphany Church? This guided meditation is offered every morning of Wednesdays and Fridays and is perfect for travelers who are planning to stay longer in Seattle. No special registration is required.

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Golden Gardens Park

Not sure why this park is named the Golden Gardens when it’s all sand and sun down here. This beach in Seattle accepts thousands of tourists every year for a beach volleyball match, a picnic by the sea, or summer swimming. It also gives you a nice view of the Olympic Mountains. Sunset by this beach is magical and you can end your day with a bonfire.