Who needs to plan ahead for the weekend when wine tastings, a Rocky Horror Picture Show screening, and the best arts party of the year are all things you can do for free? Here are the 10 best things to do this weekend that don’t cost a thing.
TODAY
The Rocky Horror Picture Show
The Neptune is screening this cult classic for free, complete with costume contests and live acting from The Vicarious Theatre Company.
The Jam
A+ rap and hiphop at Vermillion.
SATURDAY
13th Annual Stranger Genius Awards
Did you know that “the single most important and enjoyable local arts event of the season” is ABSOLUTELY FREE?
Night Market & Autumn Moon Festival
Diverse food choices from over 30 food trucks, handmade local goods, fresh flowers, and other items for sale, along with DJs and breakdancing performances.
Free Wine Tasting
At Esquin Wine Merchants, Champion Wine Cellars, DeLaurenti, and European Vine Selections, you can taste wine for free!
SUNDAY
The Ron Weinstein Trio
Close out the weekend with some jazz from local pianist Ron Weinstein at local jazz favorite Vito’s.
SATURDAY-SUNDAY
Friends of SPL Book Sale
It’s that time of year again. The clouds threaten to settle in for the season, spiders start crawling all over the place, and the Friends of the Seattle Public Library has set up their huge book sale, where hardcover and paperback books are $1-$3 each.
Seattle Design Festival Block Party
This free two-day street fair is the kickoff for the mostly free Seattle Design Festival. Plus, check out Hot Spot at Waterfront Park, a free DJ dance party on Saturday.
ALL WEEKEND
San Gennaro Festival
A free Italian street festival with live music and, of course, Italian food.
Washington Cider Week
It’s Washington Cider Week, and lots of places in town are having no-cover events, including Schilling Cider House.
For even more events, check out our Things To Do calendar.