Free & Cheap Things to Do in Ballard, WA

  • The list below includes 368 free or cheap things to do in or near Ballard, Washington, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Dog Park.
  • From Discovery Park to Fremont, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ballard and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Seattle, Kirkland, Bremerton and Poulsbo.
  • The list below includes 368 free or cheap things to do in or near Ballard, Washington, including 94 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Movie Theaters, Farms & Ranches and Dog Park.
  • From Discovery Park to Fremont, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Ballard and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Seattle, Kirkland, Bremerton and Poulsbo.
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7.0 Miles
73% 41 votes
Children's Museums 301 Ravine Lane, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
Kids Discovery Museum offers a wide range of entertaining activities for younger kids. The museum includes multiple hands on play area replicas of grocery store, office, ferry boat and construction to name a few. There is a separate section for infants as well as an inbuilt gift store.
7.0 Miles
94% 152 votes
Art Museum 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
Displaying work from local artists, Bainbridge Island Art Museum is a contemporary art museum that was recently opened. At any given time, three artists are featured in their own exhibits. They also have a permanent collection of artwork for visitors to enjoy.
7.1 Miles
91% 170 votes
Historic Sites 1298 Grow Avenue Northwest, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
Bainbridge Island Japanese American Memorial was erected in the memory of the hundreds of local residents who were exiled to internment camps in Seattle during the Second World War. There is a Memorial Wall made of red cedar with the names of exiles etched on it.
7.1 Miles
91% 76 votes
History Museums 215 Erickson Ave NE, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
The Bainbridge Island Historical Museum showcases over 3,500 local artifacts and 4,000 photographs dating back to 1854. Visitors to the museum have enjoyed the exhibit on the community's treatment of Japanese-Americans during WWII.
7.1 Miles
94% 164 votes
Art Museum 550 Winslow Way East, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
At the Bainbridge Island Museum of Art, visitors can admire beautiful paintings as well as interpret modern art. Exhibits include photography, illustrations, painting, sculptures, and interpretive exhibits to challenge the way people think.
7.1 Miles
Movie Theaters 9673 Firdale Avenue, Edmonds, WA 98020 MoreLess Info
With a mission to produce dynamic plays that emphasize humor, The Phoenix Theater is a place of community and camaraderie in Edmonds. The theatre presents both traditional titles and original works that feature local talent.
7.2 Miles
63% 8 votes
Movie Theaters 403 N Madison Avenue, Bainbridge Island, WA 98110 MoreLess Info
A movie theater multiplex, Bainbridge Cinemas at the Pavilion shows first run Hollywood movies in digital video and sound, with five screens to choose from. The theater is also available for party rentals.
7.4 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 23700 104th Ave W, Edmonds, WA 98020 MoreLess Info
Located on the site of an old elementary school, Hickman Park features fields for soccer and baseball along with two single-hoop basketball courts. The park also provides a walking trail, a children's playground, wooded areas and picnic facilities.
7.4 Miles
100% 5 votes
Parks NE 138th St & Juanita Dr NE, Kirkland, WA 98034 MoreLess Info
Big Finn Hill King County Park spans 220 acres, and offers a wide variety of attractions and amenities. There are baseball fields, a picnic shelter, play areas, and a network of hiking and biking trails.
7.8 Miles
96% 399 votes
Gardens Bainbridge Island, WA MoreLess Info
Bloedel Reserve is an arboretum comprising of natural woodlands and a wide range of landscaped gardens such as a Japanese garden, a Moss garden as well as a reflection pool and waterfalls. Access to these sites is made available through a mulch path passing through the reserve.
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