What are fun things to do with friends in Seattle?
We checked 56 real places in Seattle, WA from OpenStreetMap, including 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+) and 8 sights. Squad Plan's three day plans below draw on these places, and your group can vote on the one you like best.
Last updated 2026-10-14
We found 8 places to eat, 8 bars and nightlife spots (21+), 8 sights, 8 parks and outdoor spots, 8 game spots, 8 sports venues and 8 places to shop in Seattle, from OpenStreetMap map data.
Three ready-made day plans
Costs are rough estimates per person in US dollars. Check hours and prices before you go.
Plan A
National Nordic Museum to Watershed Pub
Slow pace, good food, plenty of time to talk. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit National Nordic Museum
2655 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Matthews Beach
Sand Point, Seattle, Washington
Free
12:30Lunch at Luciano's Pizza
11064 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Mounger Pool Complex
2535 32nd Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Fremont Sunday Market
North 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at SIFF Cinema Downtown
2100 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Mandarin Gate
10000 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Watershed Pub
10104 3rd Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan B
Wing Luke Asian Museum to Boud's Pinehurst Pub
A fuller day of sights and new places. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Wing Luke Asian Museum
719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Sandel Park
9053, Seattle, WA 98117
Free
12:30Lunch at Mandarin Gate
10000 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Play at West Seattle Bowl
4505 39th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116
$15–30 (estimate)
15:00Get active at Corner Pocket
4302 Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98116
$10–25 (estimate)
16:00Browse Queen Anne Farmer's Market
West Crockett Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Free to $40 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Pizzeria La Rocca
8404 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Boud's Pinehurst Pub
11753 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
$12–30 (estimate)
Plan C
Northwest African American Museum to Single Hill Commons
High energy from start to finish. Group of 4 for friends hangout.
Estimated total per person: $69–210
10:00Visit Northwest African American Museum
2300 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle, WA 98144
Free to $25 (estimate)
11:00Explore Crown Hill Glen
Ballard, Seattle, Washington
Free
12:30Lunch at Mr. Gyros
8535 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
$12–20 (estimate)
14:00Get active at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club
31st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98146
$10–25 (estimate)
15:00Browse Sanitary Public Market
Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
Free to $40 (estimate)
16:00Watch a movie at Central Cinema
1411 21st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
$15–30 (estimate)
18:30Dinner at Green Tree
8576 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
$20–40 (estimate)
20:30Drinks at Single Hill Commons
6400 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
$12–30 (estimate)
Family friendly things to do in Seattle
Real places in Seattle for a day out with kids.
Visit Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture
A good first stop for a family day. Check the hours before you go.
Free to $25 (estimate)4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
Visit Maple Leaf Reservoir Park
Free to visit, with room to run around. Bring snacks and water.
Free1020, Seattle, WA 98115
Eat at Luciano's Pizza
A sit-down meal for the whole family. Call ahead for a big group.
$12–20 (estimate)11064 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
Go to West Seattle Bowl
Mini golf, bowling and arcades are easy for kids. Check the hours before you go.
$15–30 (estimate)4505 39th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116
Go to Laserdome
Movies, games or bowling for a rainy or hot afternoon. Check showtimes and hours first.
$15–30 (estimate)200 Sue Bird Court North, Seattle, WA 98109
Snack stop at Van Gogh Coffeehouse
A quick stop for drinks and a snack between activities.
$8–18 (estimate)8210 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Van Gogh Coffeehouse8210 35th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Luciano's Pizza11064 Lake City Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
Jebena Cafe1510 Northeast 117th Street, Seattle, WA 98125
Pilgrim Coffeehouse10002 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133
Mandarin Gate10000 Aurora Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98133
Pizzeria La Rocca8404 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Mr. Gyros8535 Phinney Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Green Tree8576 Greenwood Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98103
Bars and nightlife (21+)
Watershed Pub10104 3rd Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
The Maple8929 Roosevelt Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98115
Boud's Pinehurst Pub11753 15th Avenue Northeast, Seattle, WA 98125
Picolino's32nd Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98017
Olaf's6301 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
Single Hill Commons6400 24th Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
King's Hardware5225 Ballard Avenue Northwest, Seattle, WA 98107
The Ink Drinker2050 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Sights
National Nordic Museum2655 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
Coast Guard Museum Northwest1519 Alaskan Way South, Seattle, WA 98134
Wing Luke Asian Museum719 South King Street, Seattle, WA 98104
Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture4303 Memorial Way Northeast, Seattle, WA 98105
Seattle Pinball Museum508 Maynard Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98104
Northwest African American Museum2300 South Massachusetts Street, Seattle, WA 98144
MoPOP: Museum of Pop Culture5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Museum of History and Industry860 Terry Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Parks and outdoor spots
Matthews BeachSand Point, Seattle, Washington
Maple Leaf Reservoir Park1020, Seattle, WA 98115
Sandel Park9053, Seattle, WA 98117
Thornton Creek Natural AreaLake City, Seattle, Washington
Blue Ridge ParkSeattle, Washington
Crown Hill GlenBallard, Seattle, Washington
Ballard Corners Park1702, Seattle, WA 98107
Marvin's GardenBallard, Seattle, Washington
Game spots
SIFF Cinema Downtown2100 4th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98121
Laserdome200 Sue Bird Court North, Seattle, WA 98109
West Seattle Bowl4505 39th Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98116
Ark Lodge Cinemas4816 Rainier Avenue South, Seattle, WA 98118
SIFF Film Center305 Harrison Street, Seattle, WA 98109
Central Cinema1411 21st Avenue, Seattle, WA 98122
Majestic Bay2044 Northwest Market Street, Seattle, WA 98107
PACCAR IMAX Theater200 Sue Bird Court North, Seattle, WA 98109
Sports venues
Mounger Pool Complex2535 32nd Avenue West, Seattle, WA 98199
Delridge SkateparkSouthwest Genesee Street, Seattle, WA 98126
Washington Athletic Club1325 6th Avenue, Seattle, WA 98101
Corner Pocket4302 Southwest Alaska Street, Seattle, WA 98116
Memorial Stadium401 5th Avenue North, Seattle, WA 98109
Straight Blast Gym of Seattle5050 Delridge Way Southwest, Seattle, WA 98106
Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club31st Avenue Southwest, Seattle, WA 98146
Lake Washington Rowing Club910 North Northlake Way, Seattle, WA 98103
Places to shop
Fremont Sunday MarketNorth 34th Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Corner Market1530 Post Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
Queen Anne Farmer's MarketWest Crockett Street, Seattle, WA 98119
Westlake Center400 Pine Street, Seattle, WA 98101
Northgate Station401 Northeast Northgate Way, Seattle, WA 98125
Sanitary Public MarketPost Alley, Seattle, WA 98101
Capitol Hill Farmers MarketEast Barbara Bailey Way, Seattle, WA 98122
Wallingford Center1815 North 45th Street, Seattle, WA 98103
How much does a day out with friends cost in Seattle?
Across the three day plans above, a day out with friends in Seattle costs about $69 to $210 per person, from the lowest plan to the highest. Each total adds up the typical price of its stops, so treat it as a rough estimate and check prices before you go.
Frequently asked questions
What can a group do in Seattle for free?
Free places on our list include Matthews Beach, Maple Leaf Reservoir Park and Sandel Park. Plans also leave time to wander around town at no cost.
Where can friends eat in Seattle?
Good places to start are Van Gogh Coffeehouse, Luciano's Pizza and Jebena Cafe. The day plans above include food stops from this list.
What is there to see in Seattle?
Sights on our list include National Nordic Museum, Coast Guard Museum Northwest and Wing Luke Asian Museum. The full list is in the places section below.
What are good things to do with kids in Seattle?
Try visit Burke Museum of Natural History and Culture, visit Maple Leaf Reservoir Park and eat at Luciano's Pizza. Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good date night ideas in Seattle?
Try coffee at Jebena Cafe, walk through Thornton Creek Natural Area and look around Coast Guard Museum Northwest. Start small with coffee or a walk, and save dinner for when it is going well.
What are good things to do with a large group in Seattle?
Try bowling at West Seattle Bowl, play at Ark Lodge Cinemas and racket sports at Arbor Heights Swim and Tennis Club. Book ahead for a group this size, and send the link so everyone can vote on the plan.
What can friends do on a weekend in Seattle?
Try saturday morning: Seattle Pinball Museum, saturday lunch: Luciano's Pizza and saturday afternoon: Ballard Corners Park. Every stop is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What are good birthday ideas for adults in Seattle?
Try birthday dinner at Luciano's Pizza, play at Majestic Bay and drinks at King's Hardware (21+). Every idea here is a real mapped place, with a rough cost per person.
What can friends under 21 do together in Seattle?
Try play at Laserdome, see a movie at PACCAR IMAX Theater and get active at Delridge Skatepark. Every idea here is a real mapped place. Costs are rough estimates.
Can Squad Plan make a custom plan for Seattle?
Yes. Pick the city, your group and the vibe, and Squad Plan gives you three plans your friends can vote on. It is free for 5 plans a week.