Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens

Arts and Special Events

The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens supports social and civic engagement for seniors by sponsoring a number of special events each year. In addition, the office receives donations of tickets to theater, sports and other arts and cultural events, which are distributed to callers and visitors for free.

Free event tickets

Tickets are donated to the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens from local arts and sports organizations when seating is unlikely to be sold out, often only days before an event. When time allows, the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens informs senior organizations about ticket availability.

We suggest that seniors (age 55+), adults with disabilities or their personal assistants who are interested in tickets call the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens once a week, at 206-684-0500, to find out whether tickets are available. When available, tickets are distributed to eligible individuals on a first-come, first-served basis, two tickets at a time. Recipient names are recorded and tickets cannot be sold or given away.

If you do get tickets through this office and learn that you cannot use the tickets, please inform us right away so someone else can enjoy the event.

Senior Coffee Hours
The Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens’ Coffee Hours bring community elders closer to City officials, providing elders an opportunity to learn more about City programs and services and officials an opportunity to hear from elders. Coffee and cookies are served.
Click here for the latest flyer, call 206-684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov. All coffee hours are located in the Central Building, 810 3rd Avenue (between Columbia and Marion Streets), in the 4th floor Board Room, from 10 a.m. - 11 a.m.

• Thursday, April 17
  Special Guest: Barb Graff, Office of Emergency Management



• Thursday, May 15
  Special Guest: James Keblas, Office of Film & Music

Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Healthy Aging Fair
Thursday, May 15
Time: 9 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, Central Building, 810 3rd Ave (between Columbia & Marion Streets)

The Healthy Aging Fair, held during Older Americans Month, provides aging baby boomers and seniors with information and resources related to aging such as nutrition, fitness, health promotion, home safety, hospice, and social and volunteer opportunities.
Click here for the flyer. For more information, call 206-684-0500 or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.

Senior Day at the Seattle Aquarium
Sunday, May 18
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Seattle Aquarium, Pier 59, 1483 Alaskan Way

Join the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens and Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation Program for an annual senior lunch and walk-through at the Seattle Aquarium at Pier 59. Admission and box lunches are free. Parking is limited and transportation is not provided. Call Metro at 206-533-3000 for bus information. Note: Space is limited and advance registration is required. Admission is on a first-call/first-serve basis: 206-684-4951. Registration starts April 28, 2008 and ends May 5, 2008. To make reservations, call 206-684-4951.

Oldtimers Picnic
Tuesday, August 26
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Woodland Park Zoo

Seniors are invited to a free lunch and free admission to the Woodland Park Zoo. Space is limited and reservations are required. Registration starts July 14 and ends August 1. Note: Do not use your Gold Card for this event. We have special tickets. Groups are limited to 20 people maximum. Parking fees: $4.50 for cars and $10 for buses/RVs. Reservation date to be decided. For information, call Seattle Parks and Recreation’s Lifelong Recreation program at 206-684-4951.

Senior Day at the Columbia Center
Sunday, September 21
Time: 10 a.m. – 2 p.m.
Place: Columbia Center, 701 5th Ave (5th & Columbia)

Adults 55 and over are invited to enjoy the spectacular view from the observation deck of the Columbia Center (701 5th Avenue, formerly the Columbia Seafirst Tower). This opportunity is available weekdays for a nominal fee, but seniors can enjoy this special opportunity for free. Pre-registration is not required. The deck is wheelchair accessible. For more information, call 206-684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.

Senior Halloween Dance
In late October, the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens, Seattle Parks and Recreation Lifelong Recreation Program, and Seattle Center Productions invite you toattend the annual Halloween dance at the Seattle Center House. Seniors are encouraged to wear a costume or mask. Prizes will be awarded. Admission is free, and food bank donations are suggested. For more information call 206-684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.

Senior Holiday Ball at Seattle Center
In early December, seniors from throughout Seattle and King County are invited to enjoy the big band sound of the Seattle Swing Band at the Seattle Center House. Admission is free. For more information call 206-684-0500, or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.

Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens Holiday Party
In December, the Mayor’s Office for Senior Citizens hosts an annual holiday celebration featuring light refreshments and door prizes. Seating is limited and advance reservations are required. For more information, call 206-684-0500.

Information

For more information on activities and free tickets to arts and special events call 206-684-0500 (TDD/TTY 206-233-2778), or e-mail seniors@seattle.gov.