Every month Seattle offers great cultural events for locals and visitors. Many museums, galleries, theaters and spots have special days or events to present themselves to the public – sometimes you even get it for free! We have listed the most important cultural events of Seattle for the month of September. Have fun!
Public Tour Olympic Sculpture Park
Every once in a while, the Olympic Sculpture Park offers free public tours. On September 4 you have the chance to learn more about Seattle’s famous park, its history and design, and about selected sculptures. The tour will last one hour, starting at noon. Bring comfortable shoes to walk in!
Free First Saturday Seattle Asian Art Museum
Same day, different place, different free event. Also on September 4, the Seattle Asian Art Museum opens its doors to the public. You can walk through the whole building for free between 11am and 2pm and even test yourself how good you are in making good luck charms out of clay.
Cirque du Soleil : Alegria
South of Seattle in Tacoma Cirque du Soleil takes your breath away. Amazing performances, artistic dances and acrobats – this is what their shows are all about. Cirque du Soleil stays in Tacoma from September 15 through September 19, so if you have the chance to get a ticket, see it!
After Hours: The Joint is Jumpin’
The Northwest African American Museum proudly welcomes guests on September 1st for its new exhibition about the jazz scene between 1930 and 1960. Photographs, artifacts, and a variety of interactive elements present how jazz has developed over the time in various cities in the Pacific Northwest.
In the Spirit: Contemporary Northwest Native Arts Exhibit
Through September 19th the Washington State History Museum presents local arts. Artists, who live and work in the Pacific Northwest, get their works exhibited. Contemporary arts, paintings, sculptures, jewelry, masks and much more will show you, which art makes the region as a source of creativity.
Free Fly Days at Flying Heritage Collection
On September 11 and September 25 on Paine Field in Everett, WA, just north of Seattle, you can be part of the annual flights of old aircrafts that need to get maintained and moved regularly. On September 11 be part of American Fighter Day with the P-47 Thunderbolt and P-51 Mustang, or the Luftwaffe Day on September 25th with Fieseler Storch and the Bf 109. These events are free!
There is much to see in Seattle this September, and while many museums and places usually charge admission fees, you have great chances to see them for free and learn more about history, tradition and arts. The Fox Rent A Car team wishes you some wonderful moments! If you know about other important Seattle September events, just let us know and we will be happy to publish it!
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