Spring is officially here and definitely in the air. With that in mind, you’re probably ready to get out of the house and have some fun. So we’re here to give you 13 of the best free things to do in Seattle this spring!
Enjoy a spring hike
You should definitely consider taking a spring hike. Because as you probably know, there’s a ton of amazing hikes you can do around the city. And what’s even better is that we took the guesswork out for you by making a list of some of our favorite spots.
Where: Click above to see our picks.
See the blooms at Kubota Garden
If you haven’t visited Kubota Garden, now is pretty much the perfect time. This 20-acre garden was truly a labor of love created by Fujitaro Kubota. Today you can visit the 20 acres of gardens for free! It’s truly a gift to our city and everyone should see it in the spring at least once.
Where: 9817 55th Ave S
Hours: Daily 6 am-10 pm
Take a scenic drive
There’s nothing quite like a good drive when you’ve been cooped up in the house. And luckily for you, Washington has a ton of scenic places to drive through. So you can make it a day trip or a road trip and stay in the car or hop out along the way. Whatever you choose, we’re here to help with a little list we made.
Where: Click above to see our picks.
Look for cherry blossoms
The time is getting near for cherry blossoms to start popping up across the city. And luckily, most neighborhoods have a few trees. But if you want to see concentrated blooms you can check out the list of spots we made. Plus some of them you can even view from home!
Where: Click above to see our picks.
Visit the Frye Art Museum
One of Seattle’s best art museums also happens to be free. Right now you can catch the museum’s collection as well as a show by Anastacia-Reneé. Additionally, the museum is showing some of the works created through its dementia care program.
Where: 704 Terry Avenue
Hours: Thursday-Sunday 11 am-5 pm
Explore the Olympic Sculpture Park
This is a great sunny day activity that any Seattlite can enjoy and it also happens to be free. And what’s great about it is that you can enjoy some amazing art and also beautiful views of the Puget Sound. Not to mention, you can walk along the waterfront and catch the setting sun if you’re feeling it.
Where: 2901 Western Ave
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Visit a museum for free
If you have a Seattle Public Library card you can actually gain access to some of the city’s best museums for free! All you have to do is reserve your tickets ahead of time online and be sure to print them before you leave. Some of the museums you can visit include the Burke Museum, Nordic Heritage Museum, and Seattle Aquarium among others.
Plan a spring date
We recently made a list of some of our favorite spring date ideas and luckily for you, many of them are free! So whether you’re looking for a simple day date or a longer getaway, we have some ideas that you can definitely turn into free or cheap options.
Where: click above to see our picks.
National Park Week
If you live in the PNW chances are that you love the outdoors. And National Park Week is an excellent opportunity to celebrate just that. Plus you can gain free entrance to any National Park on April 17th! So be sure to plan ahead and take advantage of that amazing deal.
When: April 17th-25th, free park entrance on April 17th.
Visit the Henry Art Gallery
Another one of the city’s best spots to see art also happens to be free and is tucked away on the UW Campus. Right now you can see 6 different shows! The shows range from video to print and much more. You definitely don’t want to miss out!
Where: 15th Ave NE & NE 41st St
Hours: Saturday & Sunday 10 am-5 pm
Check out a new dog park
If you happen to have a pup then chances are you’re probably always looking for new places to explore. And if you like going to dog parks, we just made a list of some of the city’s best. So grab a friend and take your pups to a new dog park, it’ll be fun for you and your 4 legged friends!
Where: Click above to see our picks.
Enjoy re-broadcasts of Seattle Symphony concerts
Sometimes we all get sick of the lo-fi hip hop beats playlist for our daily work from home grind. And that’s okay because Seattle Symphony re-broadcasts their amazing concerts for free. You can Shostakovich & Haydn in April and Mendelssohn Violin Concerto in May.
When: April 2nd & May 7th
Where: Online
View a tour of the night sky
If you often find yourself pondering the night sky and solar system then you’ll probably enjoy this tour. It’s a free online Zoom presentation from Pacific Planetarium. You’ll get to fly around the night sky and you’ll get to learn all about the stars and planets.
When: First Friday of every month
Where: Online
Those are our ideas for free things to do in Seattle this spring. As you can see a lot of them involve getting outdoors so please remember to be prepared. Not to mention, don’t forget those masks and bring plenty of hand sanitizer. We hope that you all have a wonderful and safe spring. Enjoy folks!JTNDZGl2JTIwaWQlM0QlMjJtb2JpbGUtYWQtb25seSUyMiUzRSUwQSUzQyUyMS0tJTIwU2VhdHRsZSUyMC0lMjBNb2JpbGUlMjAtLSUzRSUwQSUzQ2lucyUyMGNsYXNzJTNEJTIyYWRzYnlnb29nbGUlMjIlMEElMjAlMjAlMjAlMjAlMjBzdHlsZSUzRCUyMmRpc3BsYXklM0FibG9jayUzQndpZHRoJTNBMzIwcHglM0JoZWlnaHQlM0E1MHB4JTNCJTIyJTBBJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwJTIwZGF0YS1hZC1jbGllbnQlM0QlMjJjYS1wdWItNTUyMTg1Njk1NTQ5NzQ1NiUyMiUwQSUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMCUyMGRhdGEtYWQtc2xvdCUzRCUyMjE2MjcxNzI5NDclMjIlM0UlM0MlMkZpbnMlM0UlMEElM0MlMkZkaXYlM0U=
