Free things to do with kids in Seattle

426 events listed as free by their source over the next 4 weekends. Some may still need venue admission or registration; we note those when the source says so.

Updated Monday, October 12, 2026

Weekend of Oct 16–18

Library storytimes & programs (107, free)

From Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 16

9:30amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

10amBaby and Young Toddler Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · Free

10amBaby Story Time · Federal Way 320th Library, Federal Way 0-2 · Free

10amFamily Story Times · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Story Time · Carnation Library, Carnation 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Story Time · Southcenter Library, Tukwila 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amBaby and Toddler Story Time · Lake Hills Library, Bellevue 0-2 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Magnolia Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Fairwood Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Fall City Library, Fall City 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amGet Messy! Art for Babies and Toddlers · Vashon Library, Vashon Island 0-2 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende · Columbia Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Marco Cortes · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLap Sit Baby Story Time · Redmond Library, Redmond 0-2 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Langley Library, Langley 3-5 · Free

10:30amSensory Stay & Play with Sherwood Community Services · Marysville Library, Marysville 0-2 · Free

10:30amStay and Play · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Story Time · Beacon Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30am中文故事時間 | Mandarin Story Time · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:45amFamily Story Time · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:45amToddler Story Time · Federal Way 320th Library, Federal Way 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Story Time · Delridge Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

11amFamily Story Time · Woodinville Library, Woodinville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Story Time · Tukwila Library, Tukwila 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amHomeschool Explorers: Bats! · Camano Island Library, Camano Island 6-10 · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 3-5 · Free

11amToddler Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:15amLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · Greenwood Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amHora de cuentos en español / Spanish Story Time · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmBaby Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · Free

1:45pmTeen Zone Fridays: Creepy Shrinky Dinks · Arlington Library, Arlington 11+ · Free

2pmDungeons & Dragons Drop-In · Lake Stevens Library, Lake Stevens 11+ · Free

2pmFriday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmSpooky Month Crafts: Painting Mini Pumpkins · Monroe Library, Monroe 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:45pmPokemon Club · Carnation Library, Carnation 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmGame On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG) · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3pmIntro to Adobe Illustrator for the Laser Cutter · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

3pmLEGO Block Party · White Center Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmLEGO® in the Library · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 6-10 · Free

3pmTeen Time - Potion Bottles · Edmonds Library, Edmonds 11+ · Free

3:30pmDIY Paper Squishies · Marysville Library, Marysville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmBrick Buddies · Rainier Beach Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDrop-in Construction Zone · Camano Island Library, Camano Island 6-10 · Free

4pmFun Fridays · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmIntro to Inkstitch for Machine Embroidery · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

4pmLight Lab · Burien Library, Burien 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmSpooky Dioramas · Langley Library, Langley 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmTutors · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmLEGO® Club · Brier Library, Brier 6-10 · Free

4:45pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

6:30pmGhost Hunting Workshop with North by Northwest Paranormal · Stanwood Library, Stanwood 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 17

Time variesStory Stroll: Apple Pie Picnic · Issaquah Library, Issaquah 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amToddler Play Group · Ballard Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amArabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية · Lake City Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amBilingual All Ability Story Time / La hora de cuentos bilingüe para todas las habilidades · Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · High Point Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Monroe Library, Monroe 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Snohomish Library, Snohomish 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Miss Ana · Mariner Library, Everett 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amPaws and Pages · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amStory Walk Read-Along at Lake Wilderness Arboretum · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSaturday Family Story Time · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amSaturday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSugar Skulls (Calaveritas de Azucar) · Sultan Library, Sultan 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:15amFamily Story Time · Boulevard Park Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amAI Decoded: An Information Literacy Workshop · Kenmore Library, Kenmore 11+ · Free

11:30amBeading: Make an Intention Bracelet · Woodinville Library, Woodinville 11+ · Free

11:30amCardboard Engineers: Create a Critter! · Des Moines Library, Des Moines 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amIntro to the Laser Cutter · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

11:30amSTEM: Learning about Dyslexia · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amየአማርኛ ትምህርት ክፍለ ጊዜ / Amharic Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmCommunity of Creators · Woodmont Library, Des Moines 11+ · Free

1pmFinding Yourself in Art, A Creative Writing Workshop · Coupeville Library, Coupeville 11+ · Free

1pmGame on! Board Games for All Ages · Broadview Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO Block Party · Fall City Library, Fall City 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO® Block Party · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmSkull Pet Art Workshop · Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park 11+ · Free

2pmCrafternoon · Kingsgate Library, Kirkland 11+ · Free

2pmGlorydays: A Tabletop Roleplaying Game · Bothell Library, Bothell 11+ · Free

2pmHow to Find the Magic in Your Family Folklore: A Writing Workshop with YA Author, Lily Meade · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 11+ · Free

2pmLEGO Block Party · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMath Club: Math Games · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmStory Time Yoga With Kids · Newcastle Library, Newcastle 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Times · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmChess Club for All Ages · Covington Library, Covington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmFranken Toys - Make a Monster! · Lake Stevens Library, Lake Stevens 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmMeet 4-H! · Mountlake Terrace Library, Mountlake Terrace 6-10 · Free

3pmSpooky Ukes Workshop · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

3pmTutors at Sammamish Library · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmCreepy Cute Clay Crafting · Brier Library, Brier 11+ · Free

4pmFall City Strums · Fall City Library, Fall City 11+ · Free

6:30pmNoche de Piñatas y Loteria · Mariner Library, Everett 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 18

11:15amFamily Story Time · Mercer Island Library, Mercer Island 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:30amCommunity Resource Fair · Auburn Library, Auburn 11+ · Free

11:30amThe Research Series: From Curiosity to Research Question · Redmond Library, Redmond 11+ · Free

12:30pmSolder a Spooky Pin · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

1pmExplore Día de los Muertos with Studio VC · Renton Library, Renton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmTutors · Fairwood Library, Renton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmDigital SAT Practice Test & Score Review · Redmond Library, Redmond 11+ · Free

2pmTeen Crafternoon: Micro Painting! · Vashon Library, Vashon Island 11+ · Free

3pmMake a Lucky Knot · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

3pmNeedle Felted Witch's Shoe for Teens · Burien Library, Burien 11+ · Free

3pmTutors · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmTutors · Redmond Library, Redmond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 23–25

Library storytimes & programs (113, free)

From Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 23

9:30amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

10amBaby and Young Toddler Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · Free

10amBaby Story Time · Federal Way 320th Library, Federal Way 0-2 · Free

10amFamily Story Time · Kenmore Library, Kenmore 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10amFamily Story Times · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Story Time · Carnation Library, Carnation 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:15amFamily Story Time · Southcenter Library, Tukwila 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Magnolia Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Capitol Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Fairwood Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · Fall City Library, Fall City 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amHora de Cuentos en Español / Spanish Story Time · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amJapanese Story Time/日本語ストーリータイム · Kingsgate Library, Kirkland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende · Columbia Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amKaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Marco Cortes · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLap Sit Baby Story Time · Redmond Library, Redmond 0-2 · Free

10:30amPreschool Storytime · Langley Library, Langley 3-5 · Free

10:30amStay and Play · Granite Falls Library, Granite Falls 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amToddler Story Time · Beacon Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amУкраїнська година казок- Ukrainian Story Time · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:45amFamily Story Time · Kenmore Library, Kenmore 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:45amToddler Story Time · Federal Way 320th Library, Federal Way 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Story Time · Delridge Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amBaby Storytime with Heather · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 0-2 · Free

11amFamily Story Time · Woodinville Library, Woodinville 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amFamily Story Time · Tukwila Library, Tukwila 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amIntro to Laser Cutting: xTool · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

11amPreschool Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 3-5 · Free

11amToddler Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:15amLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · Greenwood Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amHora de cuentos en español / Spanish Story Time · Shoreline Library, Shoreline 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12pmBaby Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · Free

1:30pmTeen Friday Hangout · Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo 11+ · Free

1:45pmTeen Zone Fridays: No Thinking, Only Art · Arlington Library, Arlington 11+ · Free

2pmDungeons & Dragons Drop-In · Lake Stevens Library, Lake Stevens 11+ · Free

2pmFriday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmAfter School Hangout · Woodmont Library, Des Moines 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmSpooky Month Crafts: Clay Monsters · Monroe Library, Monroe 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmArts & Crafts for Kids & Teens · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmGame On for Kids! Role-playing game (RPG) · NewHolly Branch Library, Seattle 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

3:30pmCelebrate Fall: Make a Leaf Luminary! · Snohomish Library, Snohomish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmGarden With Lisa: Tiny Mighty Microgreens · Marysville Library, Marysville 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3:30pmTeen Trivia Challenge · Tukwila Library, Tukwila 11+ · Free

4pmBrick Buddies · Rainier Beach Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmDungeons & Dragons Club for Teens and Tweens! · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 11+ · Free

4pmFun Friday: Art Party · Burien Library, Burien 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4pmGiờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình / Vietnamese Story Time · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

4pmSensory Bin Fun Time – Juego Sensorial · Mariner Library, Everett 3-5 · Free

4pmTutors · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmBook Folding Cat Workshop · Covington Library, Covington 11+ · Free

4:30pmLEGO® Brick Building · Lynnwood Library, Lynnwood 6-10 · Free

4:30pmTeen K-pop Club · Ballard Branch Library, Seattle 11+ · Free

4:45pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Time · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

5:30pmLibrary Lock-In Spooktacular! · Coupeville Library, Coupeville 11+ · Free

6:30pmFamily Art Night: Halloween Edition · Stanwood Library, Stanwood 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Saturday, Oct 24

Time variesStory Stroll: Apple Pie Picnic · Issaquah Library, Issaquah 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

10amDiwali: The Festival of Lights · Sultan Library, Sultan 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · South Park Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10amToddler Play Group · Ballard Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amArabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية · Lake City Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Story Time · High Point Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Monroe Library, Monroe 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Snohomish Library, Snohomish 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amFamily Storytime · Edmonds Library, Edmonds 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amLa Hora del Cuento con Miss Ana · Mariner Library, Everett 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

10:30amMini Monster Mash Dance Party · Lake Stevens Library, Lake Stevens 0-2 · Free

11amFamily Story Time: Halloween · Vashon Library, Vashon Island 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amPaper Cutting and Crafts for Families · Newcastle Library, Newcastle 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11amSaturday Family Story Time · Covington Library, Covington 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

11amSew, Whatever! · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

11amWaggin' Tales · Arlington Library, Arlington 6-10 · Free

11:15amFamily Story Time · Boulevard Park Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11:15amHalloween Origami · Kent Panther Lake Library, Kent 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amLa Hora de Cuentos Familiares · Beacon Hill Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

11:30amLet's Dance! · Southcenter Library, Tukwila 3-5 · Free

11:30amየአማርኛ ትምህርት ክፍለ ጊዜ / Amharic Story Time · Valley View Library, Seatac 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmLet's Dance! · Southcenter Library, Tukwila 6-10 · Free

1pmCrafternoon · Woodinville Library, Woodinville 11+ · Free

1pmDiwali Jharokha Workshop : An Ornate Wooden Tealight Holder · Mountlake Terrace Library, Mountlake Terrace 11+ · Free

1pmGame on! Board Games for All Ages · Broadview Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLifting Literacy: Trick or Treat at the Maple Valley Library · Maple Valley Library, Maple Valley 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPokemon Club · Kirkland Library, Kirkland 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmCreepy Confections: Candy Science · Arlington Library, Arlington 6-10 · Free

2pmGiờ Kể Chuyện Gia Đình / Vietnamese Story Time · Skyway Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2pmIntro to Marine Invertebrates with Don Ehlen · Mill Creek Library, Mill Creek 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmMath Club: Math Games · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmPatkanim's Daughters: Julia, Margaret, Elizabeth, Susie and their Cross-cultural Marriages · Monroe Library, Monroe 11+ · Free

2pmSTEM Saturday: Explosive Engineering - Detecting and Preventing Mount Rainier’s Volcanic Mudflows · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pm한국어 스토리타임 / Korean Story Times · Renton Highlands Library, Renton 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · Free

2:30pmChess Club for All Ages · Covington Library, Covington 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2:30pmNature Club for Teens: Leaf Lanterns · Newport Way Library, Bellevue 11+ · Free

3pmBuilders Club · Kenmore Library, Kenmore 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmCemeterrariums · Lake Forest Park Library, Lake Forest Park 11+ · Free

3pmTutors at Sammamish Library · Sammamish Library, Sammamish 6-10 · 11+ · Free

6pmTeen/Tween After Hours Special Event!!! · Camano Island Library, Camano Island 11+ · Free

6:30pmGhost Hunting Workshop with North by Northwest Paranormal · Brier Library, Brier 11+ · Free

Sunday, Oct 25

10amFamily CRAFT-ernoon: Spooky Crafts · International District/Chinatown Branch Library, Seattle 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

10am日本語ファミリーストーリータイム　Japanese Family Storytime · Mukilteo Library, Mukilteo 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

11amAll-Day Sewing Drop-In · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 11+ · Free

11:15amFamily Story Time · Mercer Island Library, Mercer Island 0-2 · 3-5 · Free

12:30pmSunday Crafternoon · Redmond Library, Redmond 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmLEGO Brick Building · Federal Way Library, Federal Way 0-2 · 3-5 · 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmPokémon Club at Renton Library · Renton Library, Renton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmRangoli Demonstration · Bothell Library, Bothell 6-10 · 11+ · Free

1pmTutors · Fairwood Library, Renton 6-10 · 11+ · Free

2pmUkulele Jam · Vashon Library, Vashon Island 11+ · Free

2pmWatch Party for Minecraft Author Event: Danica Davidson · Woodmont Library, Des Moines 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmBurien Library Teen Advisory Board (BLAB) · Burien Library, Burien 11+ · Free

3pmHalloween Art for Teens · Burien Library, Burien 11+ · Free

3pmTutors · Redmond Library, Redmond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

3pmTutors · Bellevue Library, Bellevue 6-10 · 11+ · Free

4:30pmSTEMsters: Hands-On STEM · Redmond Library, Redmond 6-10 · 11+ · Free

Weekend of Oct 30–Nov 1

Library storytimes & programs (98, free)

From Seattle Public Library, King County Library System and Sno-Isle Libraries. Some need registration; check the library page.

Friday, Oct 30