Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of March 28-30, 2025, you'll find all kinds of in-person and virtual events (live stream, on-demand, etc.). Greater Seattle on the Cheap serves primarily six counties on Puget Sound: … [Read More...]
Featured seasonal events
Shredding services help prevent costly identity theft
Shredding services are inexpensive and easy to do. Compared to the cost of fixing your credit if your identity is stolen, it's truly a bargain. To protect yourself from identity … [Read More...]
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area include conservation, recycling, and other activities designed to educate us on the benefits of protecting our natural resources … [Read More...]
FREE school break activities in the Puget Sound region
School breaks in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area occur at different times in our various school districts. Listed below are recommended FREE activities for families and school-age … [Read More...]
Free, safe disposal of unwanted medications
Safely disposing of unwanted medicines is an important part of being safe at home. Protect your family and the environment from a common cause of accidents by safely getting rid of … [Read More...]
Where and when to see cherry blossom trees
Flowering cherry trees burst into bloom, usually from mid-March through mid-April throughout the Pacific Northwest. Exactly when depends on the variety: early blooming versus late … [Read More...]
Tools to recognize, avoid, and report SSA scams
National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of government imposter scams, which continue to spread across the … [Read More...]
Seattle-Tacoma metro area sports teams (pro & college)
Here’s the roster of men and women’s professional sports teams and selected college teams in Seattle-Tacoma metro area. We include major and minor league baseball teams, football … [Read More...]
Daffodil festival every March in La Conner WA
The La Conner Daffodil Festival is a relative newcomer to the Pacific Northwest flower festivals lineup. During the month of April, there is the long-running Daffodil Parade in … [Read More...]
Quick dinner recipes for spring: pizza, pasta, curry, soups, and more
These quick dinner recipes for spring use budget-friendly leftovers from holiday meals, including St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, Passover beef brisket, Easter ham and hard-cooked … [Read More...]
Spectacular Asian gardens in the Puget Sound region
Here's a list of Japanese and Chinese gardens in the Puget Sound region. Most of these Puget Sound gardens offer FREE admission. The Seattle Japanese Garden at the Washington Park … [Read More...]
Here’s where to get help with income taxes
United States income tax season begins in late January and ends on April 15, the deadline for filing personal income tax. If April 15 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the Tax Day … [Read More...]
List of Holidays (by month) for 2025
Besides Federal government and Washington State employee holidays there are many other holidays, observances, and special events that occur throughout the year. Popular holidays … [Read More...]
Home gardening resources and plant sales
Gardening in the Puget Sound region gets the advantage of year-round temperate weather, abundant rain, and rich volcanic soils. However, Northwest gardeners also face several … [Read More...]
Tacoma Daffodil Festival hosts parades in six locations
Second only to the summertime Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of daffodils in Pierce County's Puyallup Valley. The Daffodil … [Read More...]
Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
In the Puget Sound region, the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) represents the natural heritage, interconnectedness, and ecological richness of the greater Salish Sea (which … [Read More...]
How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
Vegetable gardening is a great family activity or for anyone. It's one of the most rewarding home projects you can do. You can grow a little or a lot, from a few salad greens or … [Read More...]
Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening in the Pacific Northwest. Nurseries and Garden Centers in the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
Skagit Valley trip planner
Skagit Valley is located about 60 miles north of Seattle, making it a great destination for a weekend getaway or just a quick day trip. It’s an easy drive straight up Interstate 5 … [Read More...]
Flea markets, swap meets, and antique malls
Listed below are flea markets, swap meets, and antique malls in the Puget Sound region. Flea Markets in Seattle (Listed alphabetically by name) Antique Touch at Pike … [Read More...]
Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Art walks happen almost every weekend somewhere in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. During these events, nearby merchants often offer specials on food, drinks, gifts, and other fun. … [Read More...]
Arts & entertainment
Seattle-Tacoma metro area sports teams (pro & college)
Here’s the roster of men and women’s professional sports teams and selected college teams in Seattle-Tacoma metro area. … [Read More...]
Northwest Folklife: FREE Memorial Day Weekend festival
Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts on … [Read More...]
Northwest African American Museum discounts on admission
Northwest African American Museum (NAAM) in Seattle preserves the history, art, and culture of people of African … [Read More...]
About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip
Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip … [Read More...]
National Nordic Museum free and discount admission
National Nordic Museum in Seattle's Ballard neighborhood presents history, art, and culture from Denmark, Finland, … [Read More...]
All about visiting Seattle Art Museum three locations
Seattle Art Museum features world-class exhibits and though-provoking visual arts. The museum includes three major … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
How to get the most from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
The Northwest Flower & Garden Show at the Seattle Convention Center every February is one of the largest flower and … [Read More...]
Seattle Home Show at Lumen Field Event Center
The Seattle Home Show is the largest consumer home show in the Northwest. There are two annual Seattle home shows: … [Read More...]
Shredding services help prevent costly identity theft
Shredding services are inexpensive and easy to do. Compared to the cost of fixing your credit if your identity is … [Read More...]
Free, safe disposal of unwanted medications
Safely disposing of unwanted medicines is an important part of being safe at home. Protect your family and the … [Read More...]
Tools to recognize, avoid, and report SSA scams
National “Slam the Scam” Day is designated by Social Security’s Office of the Inspector General to raise awareness of … [Read More...]
When is daylight saving time?
Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard … [Read More...]
Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
Rampathon, an annual program of the Master Builders Association* (MBAKS) builds FREE wheelchair access ramps for … [Read More...]
Food deals and discounts on coffee, fast food, and fine dining
Listed below are food deals (and drink deals) and restaurant dining discounts available throughout the Seattle-Tacoma … [Read More...]
