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Free and cheap things to do this week
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Free and cheap things to do today
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Latest Seattle Area News & Events
QDOBA celebrates National Avocado Day with BOGO entrée for two days
Guacamole, please! You can’t enjoy any QDOBA entrée without guacamole scooped on top. And it’s even … [Read More...]
Enjoy free pretzel at Auntie Anne’s on National Auntie Day
Have you called your favorite aunt lately? You know, the one that’s fun, kind of “salty” and sometimes “twisted”. And … [Read More...]
Free and cheap things to do this weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. You'll find all kinds of … [Read More...]
National Ice Cream Day deals and freebies for 2026
What’s better than ice cream? FREE ice cream, of course. And everyone screams for ice cream deals! July is National … [Read More...]
Jose Cuervo pours free margarita (up to $10) every Friday this summer
Cheers, Jose Cuervo! Summer is all about having fun and that can often include having drinks with friends and … [Read More...]
The Cheesecake Factory celebrates National Cheesecake Day with half-price slices
Say cheese! In celebration of National Cheesecake Day on July 30, 2026, cheesecake lovers can indulge in a new … [Read More...]
Events this month in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
This event calendar for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area focuses on free and affordable things to do that make the … [Read More...]
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of (mostly) free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. … [Read More...]
Free and cheap things to do this week
This event calendar for the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area focuses on free and affordable things to do that make the … [Read More...]
Arts & Entertainment
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of (mostly) free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy, check their website before you … [Read More...]
Seafair signature events and community festivals
Many people think that Seattle's Seafair summer festival is Seafair Weekend in August with hydroplane races on Lake Washington and the Blue Angels flying overhead. Far from it. … [Read More...]
Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend
The Boeing Air Show during Seattle Seafair Weekend is a must see for all families and thrill seekers. For many across the Pacific Northwest, summer and Seafair reach their pinnacle … [Read More...]
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Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend Festival
Seafair Weekend is the culmination of Seattle's summer festival. One of Seattle's favorite traditions at Genesee Park in south Seattle on Lake Washington. It's an exhilarating rite … [Read More...]
Free Alki Art Fair supports community artists
Alki Art Fair is a Washington State nonprofit all-volunteer organization that seeks to advance art education and appreciation while encouraging community involvement and cultural … [Read More...]
Seafood festival in Seattle’s Ballard neighborhood
SeafoodFest in Ballard started as a two-hour dinner in 1971. Today, it's an iconic three-day event that draws thousands, who enjoy food vendors, local music, arts and crafts, … [Read More...]
Fitness & Recreation
2026 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 … [Read More...]
2026 FIFA World Cup watch parties and more
The worldwide soccer tournament known as the “World Cup” takes place every four years. Football teams from around the … [Read More...]
Where Kids Bowl Free all summer in Western WA
Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to provide affordable bowling to kids … [Read More...]
Car-free Bicycle Weekends in southeast Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation has announced the schedule for 2026’s set of open street events on Lake Washington … [Read More...]
Free swim lessons (ages 6-16) at Seattle beaches
Seattle Parks and Recreation offers safe, lifeguarded beaches at nine beaches around the city: Green Lake, Madison Park, … [Read More...]
Getaway: Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend (58 mi. NW via ferry)
The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
June – October: u-pick produce around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick fruits, berries, and vegetables and the best month to pick them in the Seattle-Tacoma … [Read More...]
Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State
One of the many benefits of living in Seattle is the amazing getaways around Washington State. The following summer … [Read More...]
Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Seafair, Seattle’s consummate summer festival, began in 1950 as Sea Fair, a 10-day "water festival". The first festival … [Read More...]
Guide to Washington State Wine Growing Regions
While Washington State’s first wine grapes were planted in 1825, the first commercial plantings did not begin until the … [Read More...]
Getaway: Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend (58 mi. NW via ferry)
The first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America in 1978 at Port Townsend eventually joined with Northwest Maritime … [Read More...]
Washinton State berries and summer berry festivals
Washington State is one of the nation's largest producers of many types of berries. Listed below are descriptions of … [Read More...]
Garage sale finder map and calendar
Seattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold … [Read More...]
Educate yourself on local fireworks laws
The symbolic use of fireworks on the July 4th, New Years Eve, and other celebratory events is something Americans have … [Read More...]
