Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the looong Christmas weekend of December 20-25, 2024, 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 … [Read More...]
Featured this week
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dips and First Day Hikes
Welcome the New Year with healthy, active outdoor fun. Polar Bear Dips are for those willing to brave icy Northwest winter water, including Lake Washington and Puget Sound. If you … [Read More...]
Affordable Christmas dinner to go in the Puget Sound region
Make your holidays more relaxing when you order a Christmas meal for takeout. Puget Sound area grocery stores and restaurants offer prepared Christmas dinners to go featuring a … [Read More...]
What is the meaning of Christmas?
Christmas is both a religious holiday as well as a secular and federal holiday celebrated every December 25. Secular traditions include decorated Christmas trees, colorful light … [Read More...]
Restaurants open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Check our list of Seattle-Tacoma metro area restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. As usual, we focus on locally owned (or Northwest originated) restaurants … [Read More...]
U-cut, pre-cut fresh Christmas trees around the Sound
Here’s our list of Christmas tree farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree, plus some of the best local stores for fresh cut trees and other holiday greenery, as well as … [Read More...]
Free Snowflake Lane Christmas parade in Bellevue
Since 2005, Snowflake Lane has strived to be the region's most festive free holiday show. Presented by The Bellevue Collection, it has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s … [Read More...]
Free Christmas tree lighting events around Puget Sound
Listed below we keep a list of Christmas tree lighting celebrations in cities and communities around the Puget Sound region. In case you are wondering where we got the … [Read More...]
Free family-friendly Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the scene for Winterfest--five weeks of free and affordable family activities and holiday-inspired fun. The festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and go … [Read More...]
Christmas light displays around the Puget Sound region
Here's our list of Christmas light displays burning brightly with 100,000 to 1,000,000 lights. Most are FREE. Many are at private homes in neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
Free and cheap holiday events (Thanksgiving, Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa)
Any day of the week during the long holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, you can find FREE and cheap things to do that put you in a festive mood. Some events are … [Read More...]
“Where is Santa” photo experiences in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
This is a sponsored post. When you support our advertisers, you help to keep our site in business, bringing you the best deals and free events in Seattle and around the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
Here's a list of Santa photo opportunities. They include free and paid Santa pictures all around the Puget Sound region. All that, and toys, too! We're indubitably impressed! Some … [Read More...]
Chanukah “festival of lights” commemorates a miracle
Chanukah, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. Because it occurs close to Christmas, many … [Read More...]
25 books to read aloud with family during the holiday season
Here are our suggestions for books to read aloud with family over the winter break. All of the books are available at local libraries, some in several formats including audio books … [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...]
Solstice events, lantern festivals, and light shows
The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, meaning sol (sun) and stitium (to stop). The solstice occurs twice a year, when it reaches the northernmost point (summer in … [Read More...]
Art & craft shows in the Puget Sound region
The Puget Sound region boasts a thriving visual arts community. Throughout the year, you can tap into the local arts scene at art festivals, craft fairs, and makers markets in … [Read More...]
Best retailers for 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...]
Arts & entertainment
Restaurants open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Check our list of Seattle-Tacoma metro area restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. As usual, we … [Read More...]
Free Snowflake Lane Christmas parade in Bellevue
Since 2005, Snowflake Lane has strived to be the region's most festive free holiday show. Presented by The Bellevue … [Read More...]
Free Christmas tree lighting events around Puget Sound
Listed below we keep a list of Christmas tree lighting celebrations in cities and communities around the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
Free family-friendly Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the scene for Winterfest--five weeks of free and affordable family activities and holiday-inspired … [Read More...]
Christmas light displays around the Puget Sound region
Here's our list of Christmas light displays burning brightly with 100,000 to 1,000,000 lights. Most are FREE. Many are … [Read More...]
Drive or walk the free Tacoma Light Trail
The Tacoma Light Trail is a free winter festival of light art in downtown Tacoma that features outdoor performances, … [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...]
U-cut, pre-cut fresh Christmas trees around the Sound
Here’s our list of Christmas tree farms where you can cut your own Christmas tree, plus some of the best local stores … [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...]
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...]
