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Free Household Hazardous Waste Collection - Redmond (Wastemobile)
The Home Depot
17777 NE 76th Street | Redmond, WA 98052
Aug 7-9, 2026
10:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., daily
Safely dispose of household hazardous waste like batteries, oil, and pesticides at our mobile collection event, free for King County residents, no appointment needed.
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Free Fair - Back to School Health and Wellness Event
Tukwila Community Center
12424 42nd Avenue South | Tukwila, WA 98168
Aug 8, 2026
11:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m.
Grab the family and head down to the wellness fair for free school supplies, free lunch, and helpful resources to get ready for school. Garden Hotline experts will be there to share microgreen kits and helpful gardening tips.
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Free Festival - Duwamish River Festival
Duwamish People's Park
8700 Dallas Avenue South | Seattle, WA 98108
Aug 8, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.
The Duwamish River Festival is a fun day for families and friends to celebrate the river. Enjoy raffles, free food, live music, and learning booths with the community.
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Free Event - Healthy Families and Back to School Fair
High Point Commons Park
3201 SW Graham Street | Seattle, WA 98126
Aug 12, 2026
5:00 p.m. to 7:00 p.m.
Head on down to the free family fair for health checkups, school supplies, and helpful resources for kids and families.
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Free Fair - Yes Fest
Yesler Community Center
14300 1ST Ave S | Burien, WA 98168
Aug 14, 2026
4:30 p.m. to 6:30 p.m.
Don’t miss the back to school fair at Yesler Community Center-get health checkups, school supplies, and helpful tips for families. Stop by the Garden Hotline table to talk about gardening and get free seeds.
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Free Event - Big Day of Play
Rainier Playfield
3700 South Alaska Street | Seattle, WA 98118
Aug 15, 2026
12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.