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 through mindful living. Many events are free, but many require that you register in advance. We might also include events that have a small … [Read more...] about Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Independent bookstores are key to Seattle’s literary scene
Independent bookstores in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region are staffed by passionate, well-read booksellers. These neighborhood fixtures are the ultimate storytelling backdrop. They are places where you can quietly immerse yourself among the bookshelves, join a lively book discussion group, listen to an author reading, … [Read more...] about Independent bookstores are key to Seattle’s literary scene
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 blooming. Seattle cherry blossom season begins with (red/pink) buds that burst into (pink/white) flower. As the flowers fade, the trees … [Read more...] about Where and when to see cherry blossom trees
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 the world, including all 50 states and over 85 foreign countries. Every spring hundreds of thousands of people come to enjoy the … [Read more...] about Skagit Valley Tulip Festival every April
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 deadline is extended to the following Monday. If the tax day deadline falls on a federal holiday, the deadline is extended by one day. This … [Read more...] about Here’s where to get help with income taxes
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 meds you no longer need. Why safe medicine disposal matters Unwanted medicines left in the home endanger our children, seniors, and … [Read more...] about Free, safe disposal of unwanted medications
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 Festival is made up of many smaller events and parades, honoring the history and traditions in the Puyallup Valley where daffodil flowers grew for … [Read more...] about Tacoma Daffodil Festival hosts parades in six locations
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 and soccer, as well as rugby, basketball, hockey, and roller derby. In addition, we include a few junior professional and collegiate teams, … [Read more...] about Seattle-Tacoma metro area sports teams (pro & college)
Where to find food trucks in the Puget Sound region
Street food is beloved the world over for a casual eating experience, quick service, affordable prices, seasonal specialties, and a wide range of cuisines and tastes. Food trucks are a form of street food. Some food trucks are spin-offs from local restaurants, bringing their cuisine to new neighborhoods or private … [Read more...] about Where to find food trucks in the Puget Sound region
Easter Brunch or Dinner: dine-in, delivery, or takeout
Here are our suggestions for restaurants offering a special Easter brunch or dinner menu, and some that are a nice departure from classic holiday fare. Whether you are able to celebrate with family and friends or a more solo/duo experience, we've got you covered with options for dine-in and to go meals. Seattle … [Read more...] about Easter Brunch or Dinner: dine-in, delivery, or takeout
Canoe & kayak rentals at UW Seattle
The UW Waterfront Activities Center (WAC) at the University of Washington in Seattle is located directly behind Husky Stadium. From spring through fall, they rent kayaks and canoes to paddle around the Union Bay Natural Area and Montlake Cut to admire the wildlife: bald eagles, osprey (also known as seahawks), and … [Read more...] about Canoe & kayak rentals at UW Seattle
Free things to do in March
Listed below are the free things to do in March. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our March events calendar. Free events March 2024 Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to … [Read more...] about Free things to do in March
Best things to buy in March
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for February in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it. But, when you need or want to, plan … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in March
Affordable March entertainment
Our March events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less, or virtual admission of $30. For more expensive events, we look for popular events with available ticket discounts that can … [Read more...] about Affordable March entertainment
Where to buy pie on National Pi Day (3/14) in the Puget Sound region
Pi Day is celebrated worldwide on March 14, which is a perfect excuse (if you need one) to eat pie. Any kind of pie will do: fruit pie, cream pie, quiche, pizza, calzone, hand pies, piroshki, or any other kind of pie. What is Pi? Pi is the sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (π) used in mathematics to define the … [Read more...] about Where to buy pie on National Pi Day (3/14) in the Puget Sound region
Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick’s Day
Here are our suggestions for restaurants and pubs in the Seattle area who offer Irish-inspired menus and drinks, appropriate for celebrating St. Patrick's Day (March 17). (Listed restaurants roughly north to south throughout the Puget Sound region.) Shawn O'Donnell's American Grill & Irish Pub 4 Puget Sound … [Read more...] about Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick’s Day
Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
St. Patrick's Day happens every March 17. Parades are usually held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (unless the holiday falls on Saturday, of course). Find a summary of the festivities around the Puget Sound region below, followed by a calendar list of St. Patrick's Day events for the current … [Read more...] about Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
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 Pierce County, began in 1934. And of course, the internationally known Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which began in 1984. Since 2015, La … [Read more...] about Daffodil festival every March in La Conner WA
Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Passover or Pesach is the first of the three major festivals in the Jewish calendar. Passover occurs in spring and is followed seven weeks later by Shavu'ot. Sukkot occurs in autumn. About Passover Passover commemorates the biblical story of Exodus. As the story goes, Moses pleaded with the Egyptian Pharaoh to … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Salmon spawning season in Western Washington
Beginning in summer and lasting well into fall is the salmon spawning season in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. Many people enjoy watching wild salmon as they swim upriver or navigate fish ladders to lay their eggs. There are also spring salmon runs, when young salmon migrate downstream to their life at … [Read more...] about Salmon spawning season in Western Washington
President’s Day: history and things to do
George Washington’s birthday is the official federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Many of us know it as President's Day, Presidents Day, or Presidents' Day. All are correct. Well, all of them are wrong. The official Federal name for the holiday is Washington's Birthday, which is actually … [Read more...] about President’s Day: history and things to do
Valentine’s Day 2024: Gifts, Dinner, and Things to do
Valentine's Day is celebrated every February 14 in the U.S. (and many other countries). Gifts are often exchanged between loved ones. Couples often share a romantic dinner at home or at a special restaurant. Some families like to celebrate together, adults and children. About Valentine's Day The history of the … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day 2024: Gifts, Dinner, and Things to do
Easter traditions, services, crafts, and more
These mostly free Easter events suggest some Christian worship services, Easter crafts to do at home, plus options for other Easter revelry including egg hunts, East bunny photo ops, and celebratory Easter brunch or dinner. But first, we'll dive into the traditions and history around this spring celebration. Easter … [Read more...] about Easter traditions, services, crafts, and more
Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center
Seattle Center Festál presents free cultural festivals throughout the year. Each event highlights the distinct cultures and common threads of the ethnic communities of people living in the Puget Sound region. The festivals showcase the traditional and contemporary art, music, foods, youth activities, workshops and … [Read more...] about Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center
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 time on the first Sunday in November. Officially, the time change occurs each designated Sunday at 2:00 A.M. However, most of us reset clocks before we go to bed so that we wake up and know the … [Read more...] about When is daylight saving time?
