The Museum of Flight (MOF) is the largest independent, non-profit, air and space museum in the world. The museum features over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, and a world-class research library. During your visit, you can wander the galleries and talk with … [Read more...] about Museum of Flight events and tours in Seattle and Everett
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event allows you to trade in an old car seat and receive a 20% off coupon toward a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear when you trade in your old car seat. You must be a member of the Target Circle™ loyalty rewards program—it's free and easy to join … [Read more...] about Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Free things to do in April
Listed below are the free things to do in April. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our April events calendar. Free events April 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 April
Best things to buy in April
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 April 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 your … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in April
Affordable April entertainment
Our April 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 April entertainment
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
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
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
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 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
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
Academy Awards Oscars film screenings & parties
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes excellence in the motion picture industry. Hundreds of millions of movie fans turn in to watch the glamorous ceremony as members of the academy are awarded an Oscar statue. Oscar Awards The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences is a … [Read more...] about Academy Awards Oscars film screenings & parties
Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
In the Puget Sound region, the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) represents the natural heritage, interconnectedness, and ecological richness of the greater Salish Sea (which includes Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca). Our heron population is part of an intricate ecosystem that includes the … [Read more...] about Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Got broken stuff? Are you favorite jeans torn? Lamp no longer works? Table leg broken? At "repair cafes", you can bring broken household items or torn clothing for repair, such as small furniture, small appliances, and electronics. These are DIY-events, not drop-off and return events. During the event, an … [Read more...] about Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Seattle snow day sledding tips
Snow parks in the Cascade Mountains are a great choice during winter. But on the rare occasion the Seattle area gets enough flurries for a snow day, local kids take to any of the hundreds of parks and green spaces around the region for some sledding fun. Tips for sledding safely These are some good rules to ensure … [Read more...] about Seattle snow day sledding tips
Chinatown-International District festivals
The Seattle Chinatown-International District (aka the “ID”, pronounced eye-dee), located south of downtown is a cultural hub of the Asian American community. Historically, it is the only area in the continental United States where several cultures—Chinese, Japanese, Filipinos, African Americans, and Vietnamese—settled … [Read more...] about Chinatown-International District festivals
75+ best value places for happy hour food and drinks
Here are our suggestions for some of the best happy hours in Seattle. These are some of the most popular venues and hidden hideaways in neighborhoods throughout the Emerald City. Note that this list of bars and lounges focus on establishments with popular happy hour drink and food specials. If you're looking to … [Read more...] about 75+ best value places for happy hour food and drinks
Where to order vegetable and herb seeds online
The seed companies listed below are those most often recommended by gardeners in the Pacific Northwest. They offer seed varieties suitable to the cool, wet, marine climate in the Puget Sound region where the growing season is later and shorter than other areas of the country. All these seed companies can ship your … [Read more...] about Where to order vegetable and herb seeds online
JBF consignment sales of children’s & maternity
Just Between Friends (JBF) consignment sales are a savvy consumer's dream. No wonder, JBF are North America's leading children's and maternity consignment sales events. At a JBF event, you can buy or sell clothing, toys, baby equipment, strollers, high chairs, cribs, joggers, nursery gear, maternity wear, baby … [Read more...] about JBF consignment sales of children’s & maternity
