Goodbye, 9-5. If you (or someone you know) recently retired, you might be looking for activities catering to older adults. Well, get ready to clock in — here’s our guide to an ideal retiree lifestyle in Seattle. You might not be working, but these activities are sure to work for you.
Workin’ on your fitness
If you’re not planning on slowing down in your retirement, keep moving with fitness classes designed for older Seattleites.
- Every Wednesday and Friday, the Wallingford Community Senior Center hosts recurring EnhanceFitness classes that take attendees through scalable aerobics workouts.
- Seattle Parks & Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation programs connect adults 50+ to opportunities like half marathons, social meetups, and flexibility + balance training. Join on Facebook.
- Rather get your steps in sightseeing? Seattle is home to a wide variety of accessible + wheelchair-friendly hikes.
There’s no wrong way to get fit. Your first step could be as easy as finding walking trails at a local park.
Take the young’uns out on the town
If you’re looking to spend time with the grandchildren, explore these 30+ kid-friendly activities in Seattle and pick one that’s your speed. Seniors even score discounts on Mariners tickets, Lumen Field tours, SIFF movie tickets, and shows at AMC Theatres.
Get involved, make a difference
Give back to the community by volunteering at a local organization. Whether you’re interested in supporting a community center or volunteering outdoors, check out our full list of opportunities.
Learn something new
Who says you can’t teach an old dog new tricks? We don’t believe in that old adage around here. Seniors Creating Art offers a variety of in-person workshops, online tutorials, and take-home creative kits + art supplies. Or, browse the Seattle Public Library’s classes and resources for adults 50+ to find something that piques your interest.
Explore the arts
Beat the crowds and take a weekday trip to one of Seattle’s many museums — be on the lookout for senior discounts, too. Every first Friday is only $5 for seniors at the Seattle Art Museum. Older adults also receive half-price rush tickets for Pacific Northwest Ballet.
Pro tip: King County and Seattle have an age-friendly discount program for adults 60+ — apply for a Gold Card and check out the City’s map of participating local biz.
