Free events in Marysville, WA

Enjoy a laid-back, interactive game that puts a musical spin on traditional bingo. Listen to short clips of popular songs and mark the titles or artists on your card when you hear them. Get bingo to win prizes. No music knowledge is needed, making it an easy, social activity to enjoy with friends or as part of a casual night out.

Explore the Central District through a free, self-guided experience featuring art, music, food, local storefronts, and community. The monthly art walk supports local artists and businesses through collective participation and cross-promotion. Visitors can choose an area to explore and discover participating businesses and events along the way.

Help transform Evergreen Church in Bothell into a sparkling setting for Evergreen Lights. Volunteers will bring equipment out of storage and begin turning the buildings and grounds into a place for the community to gather and celebrate. Breakfast and lunch are provided. Participation is open to everyone, and no church connection or prior experience is needed. Contribute for a short stretch or spend the day, and you will be matched with a project when you arrive. Wear comfortable clothes and shoes suitable for outdoor work. Every light strung helps create a holiday memory for someone in the community.

Enjoy an afternoon focused on shopping and self care. The first 20 attendees receive complimentary goody bags, with additional giveaways and free children’s activities throughout. This free event also offers a chance to support small, local, women-owned businesses.

A free, seasonally themed story time for kids includes a snack and a craft at the VOA Carl Gipson Center in Everett, WA. Participants can listen to a timely tale and then make a simple craft while enjoying a treat.

The Tim Koss Quartet performs jazz, Latin, and pop standards, featuring Brent Jensen on saxophone, Dave Peterson on piano and guitar, Jerry Garcia on drums, and Tim Koss on bass and vocals. All ages are welcome, and admission is free. Tips are appreciated.

2nd Sundays at 2 is a free monthly gathering for young musicians and music lovers. This session features local singer-songwriter Mat Norell, who is also a drummer and vocalist with Aerosol. The program includes an open mic with a backline provided, a featured performance, and an improv jam where participants create music together. Musicians of all experience levels under 21 can participate, and families and supporters are welcome. The event is livestreamed on YouTube.

Children from birth through age five can enjoy free play and learning alongside their parents or caregivers. Sessions include creating art, listening to stories, and singing songs.

Practice real-world training with your dog during a free community pack walk on the Snohomish Centennial Trail. The walk offers a chance to work on skills like heeling or help your dog experience a calm group environment.

Enjoy free beginner welcome courts for beginner and intermediate players in a friendly, low-pressure setting. Pickleball Ambassadors can help with basic rules, scoring, and court etiquette. No experience is needed, and players can drop in on their own or with friends. Sessions may be canceled in case of rain.

Enjoy a literary open mic featuring original work, which may include essays, short stories, poems, or comedy routines. Attendance and participation are free.

Put your knowledge to the test in an interactive trivia game featuring questions on topics such as pop culture, sports, history, and science, along with image and music rounds. A live host guides the competition, while players use their phones to submit answers and follow their scores on the leaderboard. Play for free, gather a team of up to six, and compete for prizes.

Green Lake Pickleball offers free beginner welcome courts for beginner and intermediate players to learn and play in a friendly, low-pressure environment. Pickleball Ambassadors can teach basic rules, scoring, and court etiquette. No experience is needed, and everyone is welcome to drop in alone or with friends. Sessions may be canceled in case of rain.

Washington State residents who self-verify that they meet the income guidelines are welcome to select free groceries at the South Camano Grange. Food Bank volunteers and staff provide a variety of health-conscious items, including fresh produce, pantry goods, milk, eggs, meat, and more. Customers choose their own groceries and are asked to bring shopping bags or a box. No identity or income verification is required. Stanwood Food Bank customers may attend as long as they do not visit two distributions in the same calendar week. Please do not arrive early, as the space is shared with the Camano Forest School. Contact the Food Bank with questions.

Build confidence in English conversation in a friendly setting. This free weekly group for adults learning English explores a different topic or theme through speaking and listening activities. Sessions are led by trained staff, and registration is not required.

What’s the Tea? is a free social support group created for and by AAPI LGBTQ+ people, facilitated by Edsel Blanche, MSW. The gathering includes bubble tea, monthly guest speakers, and a chance to win a monthly Safeway gift card. The 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.