# Free things to do with kids in Seattle this week

> Yes, plenty is free with little kids in Seattle this week: we found 26 free outings, including Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center, Halloween Story Time (Snoqualmie Library) and Special Costume Story Time (Fairwood Library), plus four library programs. Six free days and events are coming up, including one museum or zoo free day, each with its date. And four places never charge admission, like Seattle Central Library and Seattle Public Library.

- Last checked: 2026-10-29
- 28 free outings this week; 6 free days and events coming up; 4 always-free places
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## Free days and free events coming up

- **Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center** at Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center. When: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Price: Free. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/dia-de-muertos (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Free First Thursday at the Museum of Flight** at The Museum of Flight, South Seattle. When: Thu Nov 5. Price: Free admission 5–9pm. Official page: https://www.museumofflight.org/plan-your-visit/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Snowflake Lane** at Bellevue Way between NE 4th and NE 8th, Bellevue, WA 98004. When: Nightly, Nov 27 – Dec 24, 2026. Time: 7pm (about 25 minutes). Price: Free; parking is free in Bellevue Collection garages. A free holiday show on Bellevue Way every night at 7. On Friday through Sunday, get there about an hour early. Official page: https://bellevuecollection.com/snowflakelane/ (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Winterfest Winter Train and Village** at Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109. When: Daily, Nov 27 – Dec 31, 2026. Time: 10am–6pm. Price: Free; donations accepted. A model train and holiday village inside the Armory. Kids can take a turn running the train between 10:30am and 5:30pm. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)
- **New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center** at Seattle Center, Seattle Center. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: Fountain of Light at International Fountain 9pm; fireworks from the Space Needle at midnight. Price: Free. Space Needle light shows run at 10, 10:30, 11 and 11:30pm, which are easier with little ones than the midnight fireworks. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/new-years-eve (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Renton Library** at KCLS Renton Library, 100 Mill Ave S, Renton, WA 98057. When: Thu, Dec 31, 2026. Time: 11 a.m.–12:15 p.m. Price: Free. The Renton branch sits on a bridge over the Cedar River. Kids decorate a craft or two before counting down to noon, and the library aims it at preschoolers and early grade-schoolers. No registration is listed. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab2d4a9ab7a8e0037c3a355 (checked 2026-10-28)

## Free this week

- **Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center** at Seattle Center Armory, Seattle Center Armory, 305 Harrison St., Seattle, WA 98109. When: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Time: 11am–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A free weekend festival in the Armory with community altars and face painting. Kids can sit in on the sugar skull and paper flower workshops, and there are performances on the Armory stage every hour. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/festal/dia-de-muertos (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Story Time (Snoqualmie Library)** at Snoqualmie Library, 7824 Center Boulevard SE, Snoqualmie, WA 98065. Time: 10:30–11:15am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Halloween stories and songs, then play time and bubbles. Costumes are welcome. No registration. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab1c1ccab7a8e0037c37c20 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Special Costume Story Time (Fairwood Library)** at Fairwood Library, 17009 140th Avenue SE, Renton, WA 98058. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A silly story time in whatever you like to dress up in, from wings to pajamas, with a parade around the library. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a85e69569166f088b934d6d (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick-or-Treat Story Time (Redmond Library)** at Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Family story time at 11, then kids practice trick-or-treating at candy stations around the library at 11:45. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ab463b3825ea713bf67a7f6 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Trick or Treat at the Library (Bellevue Library)** at Bellevue Library, 1111 110th Avenue NE, Bellevue, WA 98004. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11am–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Stop by the Children’s Desk any time on Halloween for a free treat from the Friends of the Library. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa8a30a4b3b06003083cceb (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Story Time (Boulevard Park Library)** at Boulevard Park Library, 12015 Roseberg Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98168. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11:15am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–7. Slightly spooky stories and bubbles for kids up to 7. Wear a costume and stay to play afterward. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa1f2a7129d8e0031f0fe74 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Story Time and Costume Parade (White Center Library)** at White Center Library, 1409 SW 107th Street, Seattle, WA 98146. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 11:30am–12:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Books and songs about pumpkins and bats, then a costume parade and trick-or-treating inside the library. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a8201342dac6e00371f7601 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Painting (Tukwila Library)** at Tukwila Library, 14380 Tukwila International Boulevard, Tukwila, WA 98168. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 12–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. Decorate a pumpkin at the library. No registration, but supplies are limited. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a304d6a2ea730c17ab714bb (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Family Concert and Trick-or-Treating (Lake Forest Park)** at Lake Forest Park Library, 17171 Bothell Way NE, Lake Forest Park, WA 98155. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 3–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. A family show by the Highlight Quartet on the Third Place Commons stage, then trick-or-treating across Lake Forest Park Town Center from 4 to 6. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9267d5aafa6100295ffa16 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **The Great Pumpkin Hunt (Woodinville Library)** at Woodinville Library, 17105 Avondale Road NE, Woodinville, WA 98072. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–5:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–10. Find a pumpkin, join a small costume parade indoors, then trick-or-treat at the library. Supplies are limited. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa8a328ab7a8e0037c1d44f (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Discover Diwali (Mercer Island Library)** at Mercer Island Library, 4400 88th Ave SE, Mercer Island, WA 98040. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2:30–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. A Diwali story, then families help make a giant rangoli for the library. Kids take home a diya magnet kit. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa8a358ca248a002915dc39 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **LEGO Block Party (Kent Panther Lake Library)** at Kent Panther Lake Library, 20500 108th Avenue SE, Kent, WA 98031. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Drop-in building with LEGO and other STEM toys. Stay for the whole time or a few minutes. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6abad4ec9abb62002c6ac7d8 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Día de los Muertos Celebration (Mariner Library, Everett)** at Mariner Library, 520 128th St SW Suites A9 A10, Everett, WA 98204. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 6:30–7:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Make paper marigolds and add to the community altar. The little ones decorate their own paper skulls. Free. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6a24b2a0c7d3cd58005e937a (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Bilingual Halloween Storytime (Mariner Library, Everett)** at Mariner Library, 520 128th St SW Suites A9 A10, Everett, WA 98204. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A not-too-spooky story time in English and Spanish, with a craft afterward. Come in costume if you like. Free. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6bab2e74e3b8b75db63d31 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Storytime (Edmonds Library)** at Edmonds Library, 650 Main St, Edmonds, WA 98020-3056. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. Spooky stories and creepy songs, timed to end right before Downtown Edmonds Trick or Treat starts at 5. Costumes encouraged. Free. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6a3c22ba0e851028002cec11 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Book or Treat (Monroe Library)** at Monroe Library, 1070 Village Way, Monroe, WA 98272-2035. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 4–6pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–12. Stop by the library on Halloween night for candy and a free book. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6a45758a86636e3d00520052 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Firefighter Story Time (Central Library)** at Seattle Public Library, Central Library, 1000 Fourth Ave., Seattle, WA 98104. Time: 10:30–11:30am. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A family story time with a firefighter theme for kids up to 5. Free. Official page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205965584 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Day of the Dead Sugar Skull Decorating (Delridge Branch)** at Seattle Public Library, Delridge Branch, 5423 Delridge Way S.W., Seattle, WA 98106. Time: 3–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–12. Decorate a sugar skull with local artist Amaranta Sandys and learn about Día de los Muertos. In Spanish and English. Free. Official page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D207072893 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sensory Supported Story Time (Columbia Branch)** at Seattle Public Library, Columbia Branch, 4721 Rainier Ave. S., Seattle, WA 98118. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 11am–12pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–5. A smaller, quieter story time with visual aids and sensory tools, and room to move. Free. Official page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D208490351 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Creature Feature Family Film: Labyrinth (Redmond Library)** at Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 1:30–3:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 5–99. A Halloween afternoon showing of the 1986 Jim Henson film. Come in costume and get comfy. Kids under 13 need a grown-up with them. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad65e1cfee2d21deb2458e8 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Diwali Craft Celebration (Redmond Library)** at Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 11:30am–1pm. Price: Free. Ages: 3–12. Drop in to decorate a wooden diya or fold a paper lantern to take home. Teen volunteers run the tables. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6ad65e46de300e00451b771c (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Peter Ali Flute Concert (Redmond Library)** at Redmond Library, 15990 NE 85th Street, Redmond, WA 98052. When: Sun Nov 1. Time: 2:30–4pm. Price: Free. Ages: 4–99. Peter Ali plays Native American and Mesoamerican flutes and tells the stories behind them. A good one for kids who like music. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a516aaff8c78974036239c6 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Sensory Friendly Music (Greenwood Branch)** at Seattle Public Library, Greenwood Branch, 8016 Greenwood Ave. N., Seattle, WA 98103. Time: 5:30–6:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–12. An inclusive music therapy jam for kids, led by Music Center Northwest. Free. Official page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar?trumbaEmbed=view%3Devent%26eventid%3D205924147 (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Insect Safari (Lynnwood Library)** at Lynnwood Library, 19200 44th Ave W, Lynnwood, WA 98036-5617. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 3:30–4:30pm. Price: Free. Ages: 5–12. Thousands of preserved insects from around the world, from butterflies to giant beetles, plus a few live exotic bugs to meet. Meant for kids 5 and up with a grown-up. Free. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6aac241c86d845003116d57e (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Palooza and Slime Creations (Camano Island Library)** at Camano Island Library, 848 N Sunrise Blvd, Camano Island, WA 98282-8770. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4–5:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 2–10. Pumpkin decorating, candy and a make-your-own slime table. Pumpkins are limited, so come at the start if your kid wants one. Costumes encouraged. Free. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6525909943bdf31ea18fee (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Halloween Parade and Trick-or-Treat (Kitsap Regional Library, Sylvan Way)** at Kitsap Regional Library, Sylvan Way (Bremerton), 1301 Sylvan Way, Bremerton, WA 98310. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 11am–12:15pm. Price: Free. Ages: 0–6. A short story time, then a costume parade through the library with trick-or-treating along the way. Decorations are friendly, not scary, and costumes are optional. Free. Official page: https://krl.bibliocommons.com/events/6aa1ed1386d845003114cdad (checked 2026-10-29)
- **Pumpkin Party: Story and Craft (Lake Stevens Library)** at Lake Stevens Library, 2211 Grade Rd, Lake Stevens, WA 98258-8122. When: Sat Oct 31. Time: 10:15–11:15am. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). Ages: 0–5. Pumpkin stories and songs with a pumpkin art project. Costumes are welcome. Register ahead. Free. Official page: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/events/6a6bab18e30fe4845965b687 (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)
- **Ghost in a Jar Craft (Boulevard Park Library)** at Boulevard Park Library, 12015 Roseberg Avenue S, Seattle, WA 98168. When: Fri Oct 30. Time: 4–5pm. Price: Registration full (free; waitlist may be open). Ages: 4–12. Kids fill a jar with a little glow-in-the-dark clay ghost and some fake leaves. Registration required. Free. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/events/6a9267532dac6e00372289a6 (checked 2026-10-29). SOLD OUT (still listed; check the official page for a waitlist or added dates)

## Always free

- **Seattle Central Library**, Downtown, 1000 Fourth Ave. Seattle Public Library’s central branch. Branches all over the city run free baby, toddler and family story times. Official page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Seattle Public Library**, Citywide. Free baby, toddler and family story times at branches. Official page: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar (checked 2026-10-26)
- **King County Library System**, Suburbs. Free story times at branches around King County. Official page: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events (checked 2026-10-26)
- **Seattle Center Winterfest**, Seattle Center. The Winter Train and Village is free, Nov 27 – Dec 31. Official page: https://www.seattlecenter.com/events/featured-events/winterfest (checked 2026-10-26)

## Free library storytimes

- **Seattle Public Library**: Weekday mornings. Free baby, toddler and family story times at branches across the city, several of them bilingual. Calendar: https://www.spl.org/event-calendar
- **King County Library System**: Most weekdays. Free story times at suburban branches from Bellevue to Kent. Calendar: https://kcls.bibliocommons.com/v2/events
- **Sno-Isle Libraries**: Weekly, mornings and some afternoons. Story times at branches north of Seattle, from Edmonds to Lake Stevens. Calendar: https://sno-isle.bibliocommons.com/v2/events

## About this list
- Published by Littles Weekly (https://littlesweekly.com/). Free weekly lists for kids ages 0–6, city by city.
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## FAQ

### What’s free to do with kids in Seattle this weekend?
This week we found 26 free outings for ages 0–6, including Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center, Halloween Story Time (Snoqualmie Library), Special Costume Story Time (Fairwood Library) and Trick-or-Treat Story Time (Redmond Library). See [free this week](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/free/#this-week); the list is rebuilt every Thursday.

### Are there free museum or zoo days in Seattle?
Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center: Sat Oct 31 and Sun Nov 1. Free First Thursday at the Museum of Flight: Thu Nov 5. Dates come from each venue’s own page; see [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/free/#free-days).

### What free holiday events are there for kids in Seattle?
Snowflake Lane, Winterfest Winter Train and Village, New Year’s Eve at Seattle Center and Noon Year's Eve Celebration at Renton Library are free this season. Dates and times are on each card under [free days and free events](https://littlesweekly.com/seattle/free/#free-days).

### Where can we go for free any day in Seattle?
Seattle Central Library, Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Seattle Center Winterfest don’t charge admission. Some charge for parking or special exhibits; the cards say so where the place does.

### Are library storytimes free in Seattle?
Yes. Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries run free storytimes for babies, toddlers and preschoolers. Times change by branch, so check the calendar linked below.

### How do you check these free listings?
Each listing comes from the venue’s or organizer’s own page and links to it. We only list a date, time or price when that page shows it, and anything we can’t confirm stays off. These were last checked Oct 29, 2026, and we recheck them every Thursday for dated events and once a month for free places. [How we choose and check](https://littlesweekly.com/how-we-choose/).