Free & Cheap Things to Do in Tacoma, WA

  • The list below includes 236 free or cheap things to do in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Point Defiance Park to Wright Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tacoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Bremerton and Federal Way.
  • The list below includes 236 free or cheap things to do in or near Tacoma, Washington, including 90 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, Bowling, Movie Theaters and Art Museum.
  • From Point Defiance Park to Wright Park, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Tacoma and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Puyallup, Lacey, Bremerton and Federal Way.
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Students in group percussion classes learn concepts of music and rhythm
8.4 Miles
100% 3 votes
Historic Sites 312 Spring Street, Puyallup, WA 98372 MoreLess Info
From tea parties to educational tours, visitors can learn about the life of early pioneers in the 1800s at Meeker Mansion. The interior of the mansion retains its original decor, with crown molding and stained glass.
8.4 Miles
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Horseback Riding 4406 S 338th Street, Auburn, WA 98001 MoreLess Info
Red Horse Farm is a horseback riding lesson, training and full-care horse boarding facility. They offer an inclusive environment to learn more about horses and a variety of services including horse training and comprehensive riding lessons for adults and children.
8.5 Miles
94% 68 votes
Walking Trails Reid Drive NW, Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
Winding through woodlands and around a scenic harbor, Cushman Trail is popular with outdoor exercisers. Its paved surface provides a safe path for pedestrians, runners, dog walkers or bike riders to follow.
8.6 Miles
100% 7 votes
Paintball 6224 114th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98372 MoreLess Info
Gather up some friends for a challenging, fast-paced game of paintball at Paintball Sports Park. Groups can range in size from two to 40. There's a covered picnic area for enjoying snacks and drinks during a break from play. Birthday parties can be booked.
8.6 Miles
67% 12 votes
Mini Golf 6326 114th Avenue Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98372 MoreLess Info
Retro in design, the family-friendly Putting Zoo offers indoor entertainment for adults and kids. The center offers two miniature golf courses, batting cages, mini go-karts and a snack shack with light fare, sweets and drinks.
8.6 Miles
68% 41 votes
Gardens 12317 Gravelly Lake Drive Southwest, Lakewood, WA 98499 MoreLess Info
Stroll among impressive landscape architecture at Lakewold Gardens. Among the points of interest is Woodland Garden, complete with maple trees and a stream and pond. This historic estate garden, open year-round, offers group tours. Picnicking is welcome, but pets are not permitted.
8.6 Miles
62% 13 votes
Family Fun Center 6326 114th Ave Ct E, Puyallup, WA 98372 MoreLess Info
Mike & Terry's Outdoor Fun Park is a family-owned-and-operated amusement venue for outdoor entertainment at affordable prices. Main attractions include Go-Karts, four different batting cages and two, 18-hole mini-golf courses.
8.9 Miles
100% 7 votes
Hiking Trails Military Road & Bresemann Drive, Spanaway, WA 98444 MoreLess Info
The Bresemann Forest Park Trail is a recreational trail that is primarily used for hiking. The trail has a kid's playground that includes slides, swings, and obstacles, and the area also has a few paved trails that can be used for biking.
8.9 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 116th Woodland Ave E, Puyallup, WA 98373 MoreLess Info
A small park with a retention pond, the Woodland Avenue Passive Recreation Area features a network of trails for walking, jogging, and biking. It is a quiet area that offers scenic woodland views.
9.1 Miles
95% 65 votes
History Museums 4121 Harborview Dr., Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
Permanent exhibits include the Jim and Carolyn Milgrad Maritime Gallery, the restored one-room midway school room, The Daylight Gallery, Rev. Charles F. Schreiner Showcase Gallery and the Annelise and Warder Stokes Gallery, with a variety of special exhibits throughout the year. Community projects bring history…
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