If you’re looking for weekend things to do, we’ve got you covered! The greater Seattle area offers numerous affordable or free activities, including museum visits, community events, and outdoor exploration. Never miss a thing with Snoking Living!
Free Activities & Events
- Museums & Culture: Several museums offer free admission every day.
- Frye Art Museum in Capitol Hill (open Wednesday-Sunday).
- Olympic Sculpture Park by Pier 70.
- Klondike Gold Rush Museum (open Wednesday-Sunday).
- On Saturday, January 10, attend free art walks in various Seattle neighborhoods at 5:00 PM. A free tour of the historic Moore Theatre is also available on Saturday from 10:00 AM to 11:30 AM.
- Community & Craft Events:
- Beginner Origami at the Seattle Universal Math Museum on Saturday, January 10 at 10:00 AM.
- Freeform Dance Dance at the Northgate Community Center on Saturday, January 10 at 10:15 AM.
- Neighborhood Craft & Chat at Friday Afternoon Tea on Sunday, January 11 at 1:00 PM.
- Community Threads at the NE Seattle Tool Library on Sunday, January 11 at 2:00 PM.
- Beginner Origami at the
- Outdoor Activities: Explore easy snowy hikes in areas like Snoqualmie Pass for beautiful winter scenery. You can also spot bald eagles during the Skagit Eagle Festival, which runs through February.
- Music & Comedy:
- Catch a live music performance by Ragana at Substation Seattle on Saturday, January 10, with tickets starting at $18.
- Enjoy stand-up comedy with Dan Donohue at Laughs Comedy Club on Saturday, January 10, with tickets from $25.
- Attend the Jokes at the Junction showcase at the Great American Diner & Bar
for just $10 on Thursday, January 8.
- Tours & Recreation:
- Take the Beneath the Streets underground tour in Pioneer Square for an insightful look into Seattle’s history. Adult tickets are reasonably priced around $20.
- Go public ice skating at the Kraken Community Iceplex. Admission is typically $17 for regular entry (kids under 4 free), plus a $5.50 skate rental fee if needed.
- Participate in a beginner salsa dance class at the Mosaic Room for $18.
BUDGET TIPS:
- Public Transit: Utilize King County Metro buses and Seattle’s Link light rail to travel around the city efficiently and affordably.
- Library Card Perks: If you’re a resident, your Seattle Public Library card can offer free admission tickets to several area museums.
- Food Deals: Look for places like the Good Society Brewery, which offers free-to-play music bingo and trivia nights where you can win gift cards for food and drinks.
- Discounts: Keep your tickets from tours like “Beneath the Streets” to get discounts at nearby bars and restaurants
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Business of the Week
Tapped Public House / Mill Creek

This week’s Sno-King Living’s hot spot is Tapped Public house! I love this place so much because they have endless specialty beers on tap, wine and the BEST root beer float. @tappedpublichouse
Have you ever been here? What’s your favorite thing or beer to order there? Let me know in the comments or DM me!