Free Summer Activities Around Federal Way

Summer is officially here and that means that there a plenty of fun free activities to do. Here are some ideas in Federal Way, but you could find similar activities in the city nearest you. The best place to start looking is your city’s recreation page.

Federal Way’s Town Square Park

The Town Square Park opened this month. The park includes a playground, two basketball courts, a large chessboard, and a picnic area. For more information you can read about it here. If you have kids pack a picnic and head to the park. You can bring some balls or frisbees to throw around, create a scavenger hunt for them, or play tag, in addition to the toys already at the park! Parks aren’t just a great spot for kids. Adults can also enjoy picnics with friends and family or playing on the courts.

Movies in the Park

I love outdoor movies in the summer! This summer, the city will be playing two movies at the new Town Square Park (one is Inside Out which I absolutely recommend). This could be a great cheap family night or date night. You can find the schedule here.

Concerts in the Park

Another great free summer date night is concerts in the park. Here is the schedule of the upcoming concerts in Federal Way.

Hiking

Hikes are are great way to get outdoors without breaking the bank. Here is a list of some hikes close to Federal Way. It’s nice to get out of cell phone range, so you can take a break from the rest of the world and just explore. If you have a little one, a carrier can be a great way to hike with a baby. My husband and I recently went on a hike with our little one and he loved it!

I hope that these ideas help inspire you to start planning some summer activities. Know of a great summer activity or have a favorite spot? Please comment and share.