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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Guides lead 90-minute walking tours of downtown Tacoma, recounting tales of ghosts, hauntings, sunken ships, UFOs, and a mummy’s curse
4.9 Miles
77% 136 votes
Parks Federal Way, WA MoreLess Info
There is more than 3,300 feet of shoreline to explore on this 398-acre state park that offers camp sites, hiking, bike trails, a swim area, and allows kayaks, canoes, fishing, skim boarding and sailboarding. Alcohol is allowed in the camp grounds only by registered of age campers.
5.1 Miles
43% 37 votes
Movie Theaters 2410 84th St S, Lakewood, WA 98499 MoreLess Info
Regal Lakewood 15 offers an opportunity to view the latest movies in comfort with an arcade, premier seating, RealD 3D theaters, and a number of accommodations for the physically impaired.
5.3 Miles
100% 1 votes
Parks 2716 84th St Ct S, Lakewood, WA 98499 MoreLess Info
Ward Lake Park offers a pond with a fishing pier, a playground, a picnic shelter, a trail system and seasonal restrooms. The park's trails encircle the lake and a decent-sized grassy area for picnics or playing outdoor sports.
5.4 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 5039 SW Dash Point Road, Federal Way, WA 98023 MoreLess Info
With open fields, the Palisades Park lets visitors run and play outside. Facilities at the park include a playground, a basketball court, and benches along the walking path to sit on.
5.6 Miles
100% 11 votes
Swimming Pool 650 Sw Campus Drive, Federal Way, WA 98023 MoreLess Info
A legacy venue of the 1990 Goodwill Games, the Weyerhaeuser King County Aquatic Center is a 2,500 seat aquatic center. The center hosts over 50 competitive events annually, and offers lap swim sessions, open swim sessions, and swimming lessons.
5.7 Miles
33% 3 votes
Bowling 3852 Steilacoom Blvd SW, Lakewood, WA 98499 MoreLess Info
Bowling Centers-Bowlero Lanes is a bowling alley that offers open bowling sessions, competitive bowling leagues, and youth programs for aspiring bowlers. The alley is available to rent for birthday parties or corporate events.
5.7 Miles
100% 2 votes
Parks 1701 Leonie Dr NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
A small, secluded community park, Weatherswood Community Park is a natural space surrounded by woodland. The park offers a short hiking loop, picnic areas, benches, and a variety of paths.
5.8 Miles
71% 7 votes
Parks 1502 Lucille Pkwy NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
Located along the water, Narrows Park features views of the Tacoma Narrows and the Tacoma Narrows Bridge. The park provides a rocky beach along with a grassy area and a gazebo with free-to-use telescopes.
6.0 Miles
100% 6 votes
Parks 411 S 348th Street, Federal Way, WA 98003 MoreLess Info
Situated in forested wetlands, West Hylebos Wetlands Park is home to over 100 bird species and features interpretive signs and two relocated log cabins. The park has a trail network suitable for walking, picnic areas and restroom facilities.
6.1 Miles
83% 6 votes
Walking Trails Reid Dr NW & 14th Ave NW, Gig Harbor, WA 98335 MoreLess Info
Cushman Powerline Trail is a paved trail suitable for bicycling, running or walking that runs for several miles depending on the route chosen. There are benches along the way and a map that details the different segment distances.
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