Free & Cheap Things To Do With Kids

Explore the best free & cheap things to do with kids options for kids and families in Seattle

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

Sky View Observatory - Columbia Center

Scenic views & a cafe on the 73rd floor. 73rd-floor observatory with sweeping city & mountain views, plus a cafe for light fare, beer & wine.

700 4th Ave, Seattle, WA 98104

Beneath the Streets

Beneath the Streets

Tours of Seattle's underground city. The historic underground passageways of Seattle’s original neighborhood, Pioneer Square.

102 Cherry St, Seattle, WA 98104

Waterfall Garden

Waterfall Garden

Compact park with a large fountain. Secluded park with a 22-ft. artificial waterfall & a monument to UPS workers.

219 2nd Ave S, Seattle, WA 98104

Museum of Illusions - Seattle

Museum of Illusions - Seattle

Visit this great place for kids and families!

1330 5th Ave, Seattle, WA 98101

Seattle Aquarium

Seattle Aquarium

Bayside facility with hands-on exhibits. Popular waterfront aquarium with interactive exhibits, a cafe & virtual reality shows.

1483 Alaskan Way Pier 59, Seattle, WA 98101

PlayDate SEA

PlayDate SEA

Ocean-themed play area for kids & cafe. A large, elaborate kids' play area featuring a casual cafe offering Wi-Fi & light fare.

1275 Mercer St, Seattle, WA 98109

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center

Museum with immersive rotating exhibits. Rotating science exhibits plus laser light shows, a tropical butterfly house & IMAX movie theaters.

200 Sue Bird Ct N, Seattle, WA 98109

Seattle Children's Museum

Seattle Children's Museum

Hands-on learning for kids 10 & under. Basement area of Seattle Center with hands-on cultural exhibits geared toward children 10 & under.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

International Fountain

International Fountain

Large fountain with a splash area. This large fountain was built in 1995 & offers a large basin for children to splash in.

305 Harrison St, Seattle, WA 98109

Bhy Kracke Park

Bhy Kracke Park

Small park with city views & playground. Sloping residential-area green space offering scenic views from the top, with a playground below.

1215 5th Ave N, Seattle, WA 98109

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Volunteer Park Conservatory

Botanical garden in charming greenhouse. Historic Victorian-style greenhouse featuring unique plants, a gift shop & special events.

1400 E Galer St, Seattle, WA 98112

Valley of the Gnomes

Valley of the Gnomes

Visit this great place for kids and families!

3906 E Pine St, Seattle, WA 98122

Seattle Japanese Garden

Seattle Japanese Garden

Formal garden with water features. 3.5-acre formal garden with a cherry orchard, water features & teahouse hosting seasonal ceremonies.

1075 E Lk Washington Blvd, Seattle, WA 98112

Washington Park Arboretum

Washington Park Arboretum

Rare trees & plants plus wildlife views. On the shores of Lake Washington, this 230-acre preserve features rare trees & a Japanese garden.

2300 Arboretum Dr E, Seattle, WA 98112

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture

Museum with regional artifacts. University of Washington museum explores Northwest history from dinosaurs to Native American life.

4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98195

Zoomazium

Zoomazium

Visit this great place for kids and families!

5500 Phinney Ave N, Seattle, WA 98103, United States

Woodland Park Zoo

Woodland Park Zoo

Conservation-focused 92-acre attraction. 92-acre zoo with nearly 300 species, a vintage carousel, summer concerts & an indoor play space.

Seattle, WA 98103

Discovery Park

Discovery Park

534-acres of wilderness. Seattle's largest green space features miles of rugged trails & beaches, plus views of the Sound.

Seattle, WA 98199

KidsQuest Children's Museum

KidsQuest Children's Museum

Modern place with hands-on activities. Interactive educational exhibits staged indoors & outdoors, plus workshops & summer camps.

1116 108th Ave NE, Bellevue, WA 98004

Bellevue Botanical Garden

Bellevue Botanical Garden

53-acre sanctuary with year-round events. Gardens, woodlands & wetlands along with holiday light festivities, art exhibits & concerts.

12001 Main St, Bellevue, WA 98005

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