Have I mentioned before that I love free events? And though we city dwellers might put on airs at its being a tourist trap, who doesn’t get a thrill when stepping out on to the observation deck of Seattle’s iconic Space Needle?

Imagine then, my glee when I learned that on Friday, August 13th, admission to the Space Needle will be free all day! Thanks to a Bausch + Lomb promotion of inspirational sights as part of a new product launch (the company is coming out with a new contact lens solution), the normally steep admission price of $18 per adult and $11 per munchkin will be waived. Keep your fingers crossed for clear skies and street parking near the Seattle Center on Friday.

Click here for Observation Deck hours. See you 605 feet above Seattle!