DE-FREEZE SEATTLE
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Photo by Seattle local photographer @ejimogu_
Welcome Home
Seattle is expensive. Your weekends don't have to be.
Every week, we'll share what's happening in your city: free events, pop-ups, community gatherings, job opportunities, and the many neighbors who make Seattle worth knowing.
Because you're someone who shows up. You just need to know where to go.
FREE EVENTS HAPPENING IN SEATTLE THIS MONTH
FOSTER MEET N GREET
Meet adoptable pups, sip cocktails & snack on bites at The Westin Seattle’s free monthly Foster Dog Meet & Greet.
📍 Location: The Westin Seattle
⏰ Time: 2/12 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
IMPROV & FLOW
Drop in for a free, pressure-free improv session full of games, scenes, and spontaneous creativity
📍 Location: Seattle Center Armory
⏰ Time: 2/22 at 1pm-3pm
HATHA VINYASA YOGA
Bring a mat and prepare to leave refreshed and energized!
📍 Location: 425 Harvard Ave E
⏰ Time: 2/20 at 5:30pm-7:30pm
FREE ENTRANCE DAY - NATIONAL PARKS IN WA
Beautiful views await! Explore Washington’s gorgeous nature for free!
📍 Location: All National Parks Free
⏰ Time: 2/16
POP-UPS IN SEATTLE THIS MONTH
The pop-ups featured below aren’t free, and that's intentional. We also feature local pop-ups and small businesses showcasing their craft to the community. These are your neighbors pouring their heart into something they've built, and they deserve to be seen. Supporting them isn't just about a transaction; it's about investing in the fabric of what makes Seattle feel like home.
FLAN BY Thuc Cafe
Signature Thuc Flan to celebrate Lunar New Year.
📍 Location: Macadon Cafe Renton
⏰ Time: 2/7 from 10am–3pm
PET PORTRAITS by Kelsey
Creating authentic portraits of our favorite beings.
📍 Location: Coby’s Cafe
⏰ Time: 2/13 from 2pm-5pm
CAKES & MATCHA POP UP
Delight your taste buds with jasmine cake with yuzu and sip on some matchas.
📍 Location: Seoul Bowl Seattle U
⏰ Time: 2/6 from 11:30am-2pm
VAL DAY - KIMBAP WORKSHOP
Roll kimbap, sip on special cocktails and enjoy a hands-on experience.
📍 Location: BAPMUKJA
⏰ Time: 2/15 at 5pm
Visionary Voices - Getting to know our neighbors
A CONVERSATION WITH TASH HAYNES
Meet Tash Haynes, who grew up in foster care without a single photo of herself. She now documents Black family joy for 30k followers so her three daughters never know that kind of invisibility.
Tash Haynes - countering limited representation of Black families online.
"I do not compromise who I am for anyone or anything," she says, partnering only with brands like Penguin Kids and Tacoma Arts Live that align with her values.”
When Tash Haynes was twelve years old, growing up in foster care in the Pacific Northwest, she made a powerful realization while flipping through family photo albums: there were no pictures of her. If her story was going to be told, she would have to tell it herself.
That Christmas, a camera from Treehouse, a Seattle nonprofit dedicated to youth in foster care, became the gift that changed everything. Today, as a mom of three and an influencer with over 30k followers, Haynes has transformed that early lesson into a mission: showcase Black family life with the same authenticity and joy that was missing from her own childhood albums.
Haynes launched her socials in 2019 with a clear purpose: to counter the limited representation of Black families online and present images of joy, love, and familial bonds that reflect her community's lived experience. Similar to discovering Black musicians that made music for Black people, like Beyonce, Haynes found her voice in creating content that represents families who look like hers.
For Haynes, social media isn't just about likes and followers; it's about legacy, representation, and ensuring that her three daughters (ages 5, 7, and 13) will never have to search for themselves in empty photo albums.
Got a community member we should celebrate? Email us at [email protected]
Learn more about Tash at @itstashhaynes on instagram.
Opportunities
Apply directly (and mention us) so people can reach out to you!
Kemi Dessert Bar is hiring a morning pastry cook for someone who lives and breathes Asian-inspired desserts. They are looking for someone with year of pastry experience and attention to detail.
Haven Cafe in Lynnwood is building their team across the board: experienced managers, baristas, tea baristas, cashiers, and back-of-house associates. If coffee and boba are part of your daily ritual and you've got food & beverage experience, they want to hear from you.
Chai Sutra is hiring a digital storytelling intern. This isn't about chasing follower counts—it's about building belonging and creating the kind of connections that actually matter. If you understand the difference between engagement metrics and real community, they want you.
The Shop Club is looking for car and motorcycle enthusiasts to join their team.
DM us @seattle_forfree or email us [email protected] if you want to feature an opportunity^
A final note
Thanks so much for tuning in! I’d love to hear from you if there’s anything we’re missing that you’d love to see. Also, sent this to a friend who would love to know what’s going on in Seattle! :)
xx,
Dharma
We make a living by what we get, but we make a life by what we give.
- Winston Churchill
Until next time,
Seattle For Free team