Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of May 2-4, 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: Skagit, … [Read More...]
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Featured seasonal events

Pac NW retailers for thoughtful gifts, party supplies & holiday decor
Here are the best places to buy gifts in the Puget Sound region. Our list focuses on local retailers with a variety of products for every occasion and gift recipient on your list. … [Read More...]

Free comic book days
Free Comic Book Days are simply that--a day when you can get a free comic book from well-known publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics at participating comic book specialty … [Read More...]

Mother’s Day gift ideas and things to do
Mother’s Day is observed in different ways around the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed a … [Read More...]

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival every April
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of THE destination events for the Pacific Northwest. Each year, the festival welcomes people from across the United States and around … [Read More...]

Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, held in late April, is one of oldest and best festivals in the Pacific Northwest. The Festival is centered in the town of Wenatchee, … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]

Mother’s Day brunch and dinner ideas (dine-out, takeout, homemade)
Listed below are suggestions for brunch or dinner menus suitable for a Mother's Day celebration. Our ideas include modest restaurant dining options as well as links to lots of … [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...]

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...]

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...]
Just added to our calendar…
These are the newest events added to our calendar. To see all events, go to our event calendar.
Saturday gardening workshop in University Place
Join Washington State University Extension Pierce County Master Gardeners for a series of workshops on gardening topics. … [Read More...]
Pike Place Market Flower Festival every Mother’s Day Weekend
Celebrate Mother's Day weekend at Pike Place Market's annual Flower Festival with world-class bouquets, live busker, … [Read More...]
Free annual Art Book Fair in Seattle
The Seattle Art Book Fair is a free festival that celebrates independent publishing, book design, and artist books. The … [Read More...]
Cascadia Reptile Expo in Bremerton
The Cascadia Reptile Expo is the premier reptile, exotic animal, plant, and curiosities show in the PNW, and second only … [Read More...]
Free Children’s Day Festival ‘Kodomo no Hi’ in Seattle
Kodomo no Hi, also known as Children’s Day Festival, and hosted by the Japanese Cultural & Community Center of … [Read More...]
Free opening day boat parade in Seattle
Opening Day of Seattle's boating season, always the first Saturday in May, includes many water activities. The boat … [Read More...]
Community garage sale in the City of Mill Creek
The City of Mill Creek north of Seattle has citywide garage sales on the first Saturday of May AND October each year. … [Read More...]
Free, family-friendly Penn Cove Water Festival in Coupeville
The Annual Penn Cove Water Festival every May features tribal canoe races, native arts & crafts vendors, … [Read More...]
BonsaiFest Mother’s Day Weekend in Federal Way
BonsaiFest! on World Bonsai Day and Mother’s Day weekend is typically ‘peak-bloom’ time for azaleas and other flowering … [Read More...]
Mother Lovin’ Market in Marysville
Spread the love to all the mothers in your life with unique, one-of-a-kind handmade and homegrown items from the Mother … [Read More...]
Free Kids Fishing Derby in Marysville
Calling all lil' anglers ages 2-12 to have a reel good time at the 29th annual free Fishing Derby. Children may bring … [Read More...]
Reptile, bug, and rodent expo in Monroe
Come out and see the largest selection of reptile vendors in the northwest. Northwest Reptile Expos is the only … [Read More...]
Arts & entertainment
Live and virtual events in the Puget Sound region

Washington State Fair events at Puyallup Fairgrounds
Washington State Fair (formerly known as the Puyallup Fair) is the largest single attraction held annually in the state … [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 … [Read More...]

Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
The Washington State Apple Blossom Festival, held in late April, is one of oldest and best festivals in the Pacific … [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. … [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...]
Practical Matters

Pac NW retailers for thoughtful gifts, party supplies & holiday decor
Here are the best places to buy gifts in the Puget Sound region. Our list focuses on local retailers with a variety of … [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...]

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...]

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...]

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...]