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.

Make a Difference Workshop
Wednesday, July 16
Time: 10 a.m. – Noon
Place: The Central Building, 810 3rd Avenue (between Columbia and Marion Streets), in Board Room 401
Registration: Call Patti-lyn Bell at 206-684-0639 or email patricia.bell@seattle.gov

The Mayor's Office for Senior Citizens invites you to explore part- and full-time volunteer opportunities with AmeriCorps, VISTA, JustServe, Senior Corps and Citizen Corps. Learn about new skills, friends and experiences you can gain through community service, as well as the possibility of receiving an education award and/or a modest stipend to offset the cost of volunteering. Speakers include: Bill Basl, Washington Commission for National and Community Service; Ian Dapiaoen, Solid Ground; Ginger Seybold, ElderHealth Northwest; Patti-lyn Bell, facilitator and former AmeriCorps member. Click here for the flyer

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.

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.

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.