Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the long Martin Luther King Day weekend of January 17-20, 2025, you'll find all kinds of in-person and virtual events (live stream, on-demand, etc.). Greater Seattle on the Cheap serves primarily … [Read More...]
Featured seasonal events
Lunar New Year events around Puget Sound
We've updated this content for Lunar New Year 2025, which begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. It is the Year of the Snake. Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, … [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 descent, including roots in American slavery as well as African … [Read More...]
10 frugal ways to stay fit in Seattle
Fitness exercise is a popular reality in Seattle. The city consistently ranks as one of the healthiest places in the country, as reported by the American College of Sports Medicine … [Read More...]
Free and cheap meditation resources
Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress or “unplug” from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life. The benefits of a regular meditation practice can include many … [Read More...]
7 affordable winter sports on ice and snow
Here is a list of winter sports you can enjoy in Washington State, including popular sports such as skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding. Our list starts with indoor ice sports, … [Read More...]
Best value gym and CrossFit
For gym memberships, CrossFit classes, and other fitness programs, we offer a list of facilities with modest fees, based on the average gym and fitness class prices in the Seattle … [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...]
Federal holidays 2025: What’s closed and open
United States laws currently establish eleven public holidays for Federal employees. Since most Federal employees work a Monday through Friday schedule, when a holiday falls on the … [Read More...]
Birthday of Martin Luther King federal holiday
The Birthday of Martin Luther King is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the only non-president to have a … [Read More...]
2025 free park entrance days in Washington State
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your calendar for these fee-free days. Plan an outing with family or … [Read More...]
10 mental health self-care tips for every day
We all need to handle stress in our daily lives. The trick is to take care of our mental health before the day-to-day pressures build up and cause “burnout” or worse. Symptoms … [Read More...]
Arts & entertainment
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...]
Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center
In 2025, head to Seattle Center for these 25 FREE Festál cultural festivals. Each event highlights the distinct ethnic … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
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...]
How to get the most from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Garden lovers be sure to mark your calendar for one of the largest flower and garden shows in North America, the … [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 … [Read More...]
Where to get a flu shot (influenza vaccination)
Review the guidelines for flu shots and make sure you have a plan for the current flu season. Flu shot recommendations … [Read More...]
13 best nature walks to see Seattle fall color
In an average year, the best time to see Seattle fall color is the last week of September and first week of October. In … [Read More...]
Getaway: 11 scenic drives for Washington State fall color
If you are seeking Washington State fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives throughout the counties in the … [Read More...]
How (and why) to build a rain garden
Most Seattle rain is collected by gutters around your rooftop and flowing from your driveway and patio into the street. … [Read More...]
Get emergency alerts in the Puget Sound region
There are several emergency notification systems in the greater Seattle metropolitan area and throughout the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
