Free & Cheap Things to Do in Olympia, WA

  • The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Olympia, Washington, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
  • From Priest Point Park to Percival Landing, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Olympia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lacey, Lakewood, Gig Harbor and Centralia.
  • The list below includes 91 free or cheap things to do in or near Olympia, Washington, including 73 different types of inexpensive activities like Parks, National & State Parks, Bowling and Playgrounds.
  • From Priest Point Park to Percival Landing, there are a variety of budget-friendly attractions in Olympia and in nearby cities within 25 miles like Lacey, Lakewood, Gig Harbor and Centralia.
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24.8 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 10123 - 78th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 MoreLess Info
Spanning 98 acres, Sehmel Homestead Park offers a playground, an outdoor performing arts amphitheater, an indoor pavilion, and 4 miles of walking trails. Sporting areas for soccer, baseball, football, basketball, tennis, and lacrosse are also available.
25.1 Miles
100% 5 votes
Art Gallery 3202 Tarabochia Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
Birdnest Art Gallery & Framing specializes in providing custom framing for nearly any pieces of art. The gallery also features art depicting scenes from the northwest from over 70 different regional artists.
25.2 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…
25.2 Miles
86% 37 votes
Parks 3207 Harborview Drive, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
Skansie Brothers Park is situated directly on the water and offers a large waterfront open space adjacent to Jerisich Dock. Facilities at the park include picnic tables, public restrooms, and a historic netshed.
25.2 Miles
86% 22 votes
Movie Theaters 2611 N Proctor Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 MoreLess Info
Originally opened in 1923, The Blue Mouse Theatre is a single-screen movie theater with seating for 221. The theater features second-run movies and offers theater rentals, event hosting and a snack bar with food and drinks.
25.5 Miles
95% 22 votes
Parks Sehmel Dr. and Bujacich Rd. Nw, Gig Harbor, WA MoreLess Info
As a 122 acre park, McCormick Forest has interlacing trails adding up to 4 miles for visitors to hike on. The trails have various doggy bag dispensers for visitors with dogs.
25.7 Miles
95% 84 votes
History Museums 5400 North Pearl Street, Tacoma, WA 98407 MoreLess Info
There is no better way to experience life in the Puget Sound area during the 1850's than with a visit to Fort Nisqually Living History Museum. Discover the history of fur trading and village life through hands-on demonstrations and exhibits.
25.7 Miles
97% 867 votes
Parks 5400 N Pearl St, Tacoma, WA MoreLess Info
This 700 acre park encompasses the Point Defiance Zoo and Aquarium, woodland trails, beautiful gardens and waterfront views. This is the place for hiking, picnicking and strolling along the beach.
26.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 3303 Vernhardson Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 MoreLess Info
Crescent Creek Park is a full-service, well maintained city park available for a variety of recreational pursuits. The park offers ball fields, playground equipment, shelters, picnic tables, and grills in a natural location enhanced by the Crescent Creek streambed.
26.0 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 3303 Vernhardson Street, Gig Harbor, WA 98332 MoreLess Info
City Park At Crescent Creek is a community park that includes sinks and running water, picnic tables, and a baseball field with bleachers. The park also has a tennis court and a basketball court.
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