People often forget that much of Seattle Center is public space. There are some fantastic activities within the Center grounds that require a fee for entry, but there are also tons of ways to enjoy yourself for free. There are also two businesses as of June 2012 that sell beer–Pie and the burger joint. Many events feature beer gardens, which will not allow your kid but can be navigated if you plan your visit with extra adults. Lots of potential happiness!
We almost always take the Monorail, because it’s cool. It’s cash only, so be prepared. Get a round trip ticket only if you can remember where you left your ticket stub… Kids under 4 are free.
These are 50 ideas I came up with off the top of my head/with a little digging on the Seattle Center website. What will your next 50 visits to Seattle Center be like?
- Learn more about the history & current activities at the Seattle Center via a self-guided tour
- Watch people wander the grounds
- Picnic in the grassy areas (or inside on one of the adorable toddler tables)
- Run in the grass
- Watch a free outdoor movie
- Winterfest trains and more
- Watch skaters do tricks at the skate park
- Enjoy a great workout as part of the Seattle Center Fitness Programs
- Build a tower or slide down a slide in the family room upstairs in the Armory (formerly known as the Center House)
- Attend a Concert at the Mural–FREE live music brought to you by KEXP!
- Play in/around the International Fountain (big fountain with great music)
- Check out some art
- Splash in the Fountain of Creation near the Vera Project
- Watch the elevator go up and down the Space Needle
- Climb on/jump off rocks
- Watch buskers perform all year round
- Bite of Seattle (free admission)
- Seafair Torchlight Parade 7/28
- Indigenous Cultures Day 8/18
- Seattle Symphony Community Celebration 10/21
- Community Created Events:
- June 2nd – Robothon
- June 21st – Go Skateboarding Day
- June 24th – Seattle Bot Battles 10
- July 14th – Spirit Walk
- July 19th – 31st – Seattle League of Arts – Art Show & Sale
- July 29th – Hispanic Seafair
- July 29th – Shakespeare in the Park
- Sept. 23rd – Arts Crush Kick-Off
- Oct. 7th – Buddy Walk
- Northwest Folklife Festival + 19 other FREE festivals throughout the year as part of Festal
Folklife 2012
High Chair Happy Hour 
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