Free events in King County, WA

An additional Kaleidoscope Play & Learn session is now being offered for families and caregivers with children ages 0 to 5. It is free for all and available in both Spanish and English.

This session features stories, music, movement, and rhymes that build early literacy for young children. No registration is required. Reasonable accommodations for people with disabilities are available upon request; email access@kcls.org at least seven days in advance. For online programs, automated closed captioning is available at all times.

Prompted by Melissa, colleagues from DocuSign are partnering on a neighborhood cleanup that begins at South Park Plaza and then fans out through the heart of South Park. Expect plenty of litter pickup and sprucing tasks throughout the area. The effort continues the Sprucing series through Councilman Saka's office, which is nearing the end of 40 citywide cleanups, with 70 percent of events focused in Seattle's equity priority areas as identified by the Race and Social Equity Composite Index. The series started with a Georgetown DocuSign project, and this collaboration comes near the finish. This cleanup is open to everyone. For logistics, parking in the surrounding neighborhoods near the plaza is likely the simplest option.

Seattle Glassblowing Studio presents a glassblowing demonstration with visiting artist Richard Royal. A Northwest native, Royal began working with hot glass at Pilchuck Glass School in 1978 and later served as one of Dale Chihuly’s lead gaffers. Since establishing his independent practice in the 1980s, he has earned international recognition for large scale glass sculpture, with works in museum collections across the United States and abroad. Attendees can watch him shape molten glass up close, then browse the gallery to discover and purchase handcrafted glass art. Admission is free.

Provide groceries and other essentials to community members who cannot get to the Food Bank. Attendees meet at the Auburn Food Bank and head out to make deliveries. The format is designed for pairs, so participants team up with a partner. This recurring effort takes place every second Saturday.

The City of Kent offers a free recycling collection event that lets residents drop off items that are not typically taken at the curb. Collected materials will be reused or recycled rather than sent to the landfill. For details on accepted items, check the City of Kent’s Talking Trash resources.

Now in its tenth year, Japan Week offers a joyful celebration open to everyone, filled with upbeat festival spirit and a warm welcome for all. Admission is free.

At Boulevard Park Library in Seattle, families can enjoy a playful session of stories, songs, movement, and rhymes that support early literacy development. This program is designed for newborns through age seven with an accompanying adult, and no registration is required. To request reasonable accommodations, email access@kcls.org at least seven days before the event. Automated closed captioning is always available for online events.

At Auburn Library, Auburn Symphony musicians and Auburn librarians present a musical storytime for children. Young attendees will hear a read-aloud, enjoy music, and take part in simple creative activities. The program is tailored for ages 4 to 7, and all ages are welcome. The featured book is The Old Lady Who Was Not Afraid of Anything by Linda Williams. Admission is free.

A welcoming meetup at Kerry Park celebrates Camilo, known as lowlifewreck, in Seattle. He is walking from Orlando, Florida to Seattle, Washington and has been sharing his progress on Facebook and Instagram, with more updates expected as he approaches the city.

Learn and play Scopa, the time-honored Italian card game whose name means sweep, at Casa. Paolo will guide instruction and play, with space for multiple tables at once. Attendees may bring their own Scopa decks, and additional decks will be available. Participation is free. Coffee and pastries from the caffe can be enjoyed during games. There is also an opportunity to try Scopone Scientifico. Play is available in Italian and in English.

Settle into a calm, welcoming atmosphere at Postmark Center of the Arts for an interactive evening that encourages creativity at your own pace. Enjoy live music and poetry while artist and musician Allison Preisinger performs and guides a hands-on workshop where participants craft decoupage magnets. Decoupage involves layering paper cutouts onto a surface, then enhancing the design with paint, metallic accents, and other decorative touches, offering countless ways to personalize your piece. The setting is designed for introverts, extroverts, and anyone in between who wants a mellow space to learn a new art form, meet others, and take in thoughtful entertainment without pressure. This program is free and open to all ages, and advance registration is requested to help ensure enough supplies.

NWSO opens its 40th season with a family concert, Sounds of the American West, honoring 250 years of the nation at Highline Performing Arts Center. The program features Gina Gillie’s Philharmonic Fanfare recognizing NWSO’s 40th and America’s 250th anniversaries, Aaron Copland’s Four Dance Episodes from Rodeo, Scott Henderson’s Cascadiana, and Sketches from the Northwest by featured student composer Nina Iorik. It also includes the world premiere of Cowboy Suite by Brent Irwin, along with A Festival Rondo by Richard Meyers and A Pioneers Tale by Alan Lee Silva with students from Highline School District, Key to Change Studio, and West Seattle High School. Tickets are $15 to $20, and students age 18 and under receive free admission.

Our Hive Juicery will serve cold pressed juice at the Mercer Island Farmers Market.

This free monthly series for young musicians and music enthusiasts takes place at The LAB at 1010 at Seattle Drum School of Music in Georgetown, Seattle. This edition features Groove Brothers & Co., plus an open mic and an improvisation jam that forms an instant band on the spot. Participants under 21 at any experience level can take part, and family members and supporters are welcome to attend. A full backline will be provided for the open mic. Free parking is available and the venue is on a bus line. The program is livestreamed on YouTube. Each month follows a similar format, beginning with the open mic, continuing with a featured act that includes at least one performer under 21, and wrapping up with the improv jam. The series is supported by 4Culture and Allen Family Philanthropies, and tax-deductible donations can be made through Allied Arts Foundation and Seattle Drum School of Music.

Take a gentle, mostly level walk at Coulon Park with expansive views of Lake Washington and, when skies are clear, the Olympic Mountains. The meeting spot is the roundabout inside the park next to the volleyball courts. Expect fresh air, shoreline scenery, and an easy route that works for a variety of walking speeds.

Bloodworks Northwest brings a monthly mobile blood drive to the area just outside City Hall. Appointments are preferred, typically lasting up to an hour, while the actual draw takes about 10 minutes. To get ready, eat well, stay hydrated, arrive feeling healthy, and bring a photo ID. Donors younger than 18 need a permission form signed by a parent. Each donation makes a meaningful impact for people in the local community.

Third Place Books Seward Park in Seattle hosts Sara Amini for a presentation of Mixed Signals, a new graphic novel that continues the story begun in Mixed Feelings. The book follows Sara through a challenging in-between stage of growing up, blending humor and honesty as she searches for belonging during the age of dial-up connections and landline phones. The program includes time for audience questions and a public signing. There is no cost to attend and all are welcome, and advance RSVP is recommended for important updates. Purchasing the featured book helps support the store’s author series. Amini is an Iranian-Colombian actress with credits across television, commercial campaigns, and voice roles in video games and animation. She is originally from Houston and now lives in Los Angeles with her husband and son. Mixed Feelings, the first installment in her graphic memoir trilogy, was released in April 2026 to critical acclaim. The event information also highlights Colombian cartoonist and illustrator Shadia Amin, a Savannah-based SCAD graduate whose work includes Shiny Misfits, Spider-Ham, Aggretsuko, Olive and Popeye, and contributions to Alloy: Electrum and Votes for Women.

Trivia Night at Dave & Buster's in Auburn, WA features an interactive game hosted live, with questions that span pop culture, sports, history, science, and more. Players use their phones to submit answers, earn points, and watch their rank on the leaderboard. The format includes image and music rounds, and teams of up to six can collaborate to climb the standings. It is free to play, and winners receive Power Card prizes.

American Hammond organist Joe Doria, based in Seattle, brings his versatile sound to Sea Monster Lounge in Seattle, performing with some of the city’s finest musicians. He has supported many local solo artists and plays in several Seattle groups that have reached audiences across the country, including McTuff, his Joe Doria Trio, The Drunken Masters, Skerik's Syncopated Taint Septet, and AriSawkaDoria. There is no cover, and donations are welcome.

This book group offers a casual yet stimulating discussion of What We Can Know by Ian McEwan. Attend in person or participate online. New members are welcome. Registration is required to receive the Zoom link for the virtual option.

Green Lake Pickleball in Seattle offers free Beginner Welcome Courts tailored for new and intermediate players. Courts are set aside for learning and casual play in a friendly, low-pressure atmosphere. Pickleball Ambassadors provide guidance on the basics, including rules, scoring, and court etiquette. No prior experience is required, and drop-ins are welcome whether arriving solo or with friends. Sessions may be canceled due to rain.

The Urban League of Metropolitan Seattle and Rainier Valley Food Bank are partnering at the ULMS Resource Center to provide health insurance enrollment support, guidance for navigating care, and food distribution. A short survey is available to share community needs that will guide funding and help expand programs, and questions can be directed to Pavi Montes at pmontes@urbanleague.org.

At Oasis Tea Zone, Dimsum Dialogue presents What’s The Tea, a social support group created for and by AAPI LGBTQ+ community members. The conversation is facilitated by Edsel Blanche, MSW. It is free to attend and includes complimentary bubble tea. Expect monthly guest speakers and a monthly drawing for a $50 Safeway gift card. This program is made possible by the Gender Based Violence Referral Program, sponsored by The Filipino Community of Seattle, with thanks to Northwest Harvest and A|M Consulting & Clinical Services.

Settle in at Kells Irish Restaurant & Pub in Seattle for an evening of live readings as authors share fresh crime, horror, and noir fiction. Enjoy a drink while listening to shadowy tales delivered straight from the writers. Admission is free and all who appreciate dark storytelling in friendly company are welcome.