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No-ticket or likely-free events that work well as the anchor for a low-cost weekend plan.
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Things to do with kids this weekend in Seattle
Updated October 10, 2026
October 9–11
The weekend of October 9–11 has 28 family events on across 1 Seattle city, led by library and culture programs. The busiest calendars are at Seattle Children's Museum and University of Washington Seattle Campus. Every listing below comes from the organizer's own calendar, with times, venues, and official links — and the free ones are marked.
28 family events across 1 Seattle cities this weekend — 19 likely free. Biggest clusters: library (10), culture (9), museum (9).
28 family events
19 likely free
1 cities
Don't miss this weekend
Ranked by how hard each one is to catch otherwise — marquee one-offs first, always-on drop-ins last.
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Arboretum Walking Tour
Why it ranks monthly · city-wide festival · editor's pick
Guided fall walk through Washington Park Arboretum — peak foliage, cheap and outdoors
$Ages 2–11Official ↗
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REGISTRATION FULL - Fall Colors Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public
Why it ranks rare one-off · city-wide festival
FreeAges 2–11Official ↗
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Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
Why it ranks limited run · city-wide festival
Ages 2–11Official ↗
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Teaching Technologies Office Hours
Why it ranks limited run · city-wide festival
Ages 2–11Official ↗
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Class Visit: Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness
Why it ranks rare one-off · city-wide festival
Ages 2–11Official ↗
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Class Visit - Macroeconomics (P.M. Start)
Why it ranks rare one-off · city-wide festival
Ages 2–11Official ↗
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UW Global Innovation Fund Application Workshop
Why it ranks monthly · city-wide festival
Ages 2–11Official ↗
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Professional Mediation Skills Training
Why it ranks monthly · city-wide festival
Ages 2–11Official ↗
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Toddler and preschool picks
Shorter, earlier programs with age signals that are easier for little kids.
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Libraries, museums, makerspaces, and indoor culture picks for weather or low-energy days.
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A tighter cluster in one city so the day does not turn into a long drive.
Open this plan →Family events in Seattle this weekend: October 9–11
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Friday, October 9
12 events · 9 free · already happened
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REGISTRATION FULL - Fall Colors Tree Tour - Free and Open to the Public
This tour, offered once a year, is your chance to see the most colorful trees on campus, and hear the reasons for the bright showy fall display!
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Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and Fitness
These mini movement sessions are great for re-energizing your day.
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Teaching Technologies Office Hours
Bring your questions about using Canvas, Panopto, and Zoom to teach at UW and get answers to your technical and pedagogical questions via Zoom.
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UW Global Innovation Fund Application Workshop
Join our workshop to receive guidance directly from the Global Innovation Fund team, whether it's to learn more about GIF or to answer…
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Story Time
Join us in the Raindrop Reading Room to read stories and sing songs exploring current events, social emotional learning, historical figures, and many more!
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Creative Corner
Process based, hands-on discovery of 2D and 3D art media using spinning paint, colorful clays, and more.
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Silly Science
Playful exploration of scientific concepts and phenomena using handmade catapults, gooey slime, and more.
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La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Durante la hora de cuentos, los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus familias pueden disfrutar de historias, canciones y divertidas actividades de aprendizaje.
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Family Story Time
storytime, kids ages 0-5 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.
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Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-ka
Children listen to multilingual stories, sing songs and do simple arts and crafts with their caregivers during the group time.…
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Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y Aprende
Children listen to multilingual stories, sing songs and do simple crafts with their caregivers during the group time.
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Toddler Story Time
kids ages 1-3 and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.
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Saturday, October 10
12 events · 7 free
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Arboretum Walking Tour
Class Cost: First Ticket $20; Additional Tickets $15 each Financial aid slots available on a first-come, first-served basis REGISTER ONLINE…
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Class Visit: Enhancing Leadership Effectiveness
Considering an Executive MBA? Let’s Help You Explore It Thoughtfully Registration is REQUIRED Balancing a demanding career, family…
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Class Visit - Macroeconomics (P.M. Start)
Considering an Executive MBA? Let’s Help You Explore It Thoughtfully Registration is REQUIRED Balancing a demanding career, family…
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Professional Mediation Skills Training
The University of Washington School of Law 36-Hour Professional Mediation Skills Training is an immersive, skills-based program designed…
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Story Time
Join us in the Raindrop Reading Room to read stories and sing songs exploring current events, social emotional learning, historical figures, and many more!
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Creative Corner
Process based, hands-on discovery of 2D and 3D art media using spinning paint, colorful clays, and more.
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Altar Offerings – Hispanic Heritage Program
Join us for an interactive, hands-on activity celebrating Día de los Muertos, a sacred time to honor and remember loved ones who have departed.
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普通话故事会 / 國語故事會
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La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Durante la hora de cuentos, los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus familias pueden disfrutar de historias, canciones y divertidas actividades de aprendizaje.
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La Hora de Cuentos Familiares
Durante la hora de cuentos, los niños de 0 a 5 años y sus familias pueden disfrutar de historias, canciones y divertidas actividades de aprendizaje.
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Arabic Story Time / وقت القصص بالعربية
storytime, children from birth through elementary school and their families can enjoy stories, songs, and fun learning activities.
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Toddler Play Group
A drop-in play group for toddlers and their families.
Free Official ↗
Sunday, October 11
4 events · 3 free
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Professional Mediation Skills Training
The University of Washington School of Law 36-Hour Professional Mediation Skills Training is an immersive, skills-based program designed…
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Story Time
Join us in the Raindrop Reading Room to read stories and sing songs exploring current events, social emotional learning, historical figures, and many more!
Free Official ↗ -
Creative Corner
Process based, hands-on discovery of 2D and 3D art media using spinning paint, colorful clays, and more.
Free Official ↗ -
Silly Science
Playful exploration of scientific concepts and phenomena using handmade catapults, gooey slime, and more.
Free Official ↗
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Jump to the kind of weekend you're after — story time, hands-on science, music, the outdoors, and more.
Story time & books
Read-alouds, story hours, rhyme times, author visits, and book clubs.
- Family Story TimeCapitol Hill Branch · Seattle · Ages 1–12
- Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y AprendeColumbia Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12
- Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-kaNewHolly Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12
Music & performance
Concerts, recitals, dance, theater, sing-alongs, and live shows.
- Family Story TimeCapitol Hill Branch · Seattle · Ages 1–12
- Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y AprendeColumbia Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12
- Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-kaNewHolly Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12
Arts & crafts
Drop-in making, painting, drawing, and creative studio time.
- Kaleidoscope Play & Learn / Caleidoscopio Juega y AprendeColumbia Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12
- Kaleidoscope Play and Learn / Ku ciyaarista iyo barashada qalabka Kaleidoscope-kaNewHolly Branch · Seattle · Ages 5–12
- Creative CornerSeattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12
STEM & hands-on
Science, coding, robotics, building, and other hands-on, curious-kid programs.
- Teaching Technologies Office HoursOn Zoom · Seattle · Ages 3–12
- Silly ScienceSeattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12
- Silly ScienceSeattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12
Active & outdoors
Sports, playgrounds, swimming, biking, and run-around energy burners.
- Daily 15 Minute Movement Break - Yoga and FitnessUniversity of Washington Seattle Campus · Seattle · Ages 3–12
Festivals & community
Fairs, parades, seasonal celebrations, and big community gatherings.
- Altar Offerings – Hispanic Heritage ProgramSeattle Children's Museum · Seattle · Ages 1–12
Plan ahead: Seattle traditions coming up
This weekend by city
Weekly storytimes and library programs: the Seattle library events calendar.