Our May 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 May entertainment
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Free things to do in May
Listed below are the free things to do in May. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our May events calendar. Free events May 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 May
Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches in the Puget Sound region
Local conservation experts encourage people to use free public spray parks and wading pools rather than fill their home “kiddy pools” or run backyard sprinklers. Home wading pools use far more water than a public community wading pool. Washington State law require public parks to fill, chlorinate, supervise, and empty … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches in the Puget Sound region
Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
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Amazon is an online retailer that also operates physical stores, as well as provides other digital services such as streaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI), to name a few. Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon offices, service centers, and fulfillment warehouses around the world. Consumers can buy … [Read more...] about Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
FREE school break activities in the Puget Sound region
School breaks in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area occur at different times in our various school districts. Listed below are recommended FREE activities for families and school-age children for school breaks throughout the year (winter, mid-winter, spring, an summer). See also our list of summer camps and school break … [Read more...] about FREE school break activities in the Puget Sound region
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 eggs, and Cinco de Mayo avocados, rice, and beans. These recipes also make use of seasonal vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, … [Read more...] about Quick dinner recipes for spring: pizza, pasta, curry, soups, and 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, about 150 miles east of Seattle. The celebration showcases the importance of the Apple Industry to Washington State, along with Wenatchee’s … [Read more...] about Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
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
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
Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)
Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to provide affordable bowling to kids and families. It's a great summer activity designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and to provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. About … [Read more...] about Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)
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
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
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
Dick’s Drive-In 19-cent Burger Day
Seattle's hometown favorite burger joint serving juicy burgers, hand-cut fries, and creamy old-fashioned shakes for over 67 years. In celebration of Dick's Drive-In's 69th anniversary, they'll will be rolling back the price of a cheeseburger or hamburger to the original price of 19¢, just like in 1954. In order to … [Read more...] about Dick’s Drive-In 19-cent Burger Day
Free things to do in February
Listed below are the free things to do in February. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our February events calendar. February 2024 free things to do Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers … [Read more...] about Free things to do in February
Best things to buy in February
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 February
Affordable February entertainment
Our February 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 … [Read more...] about Affordable February entertainment
Italian food festival honors San Gennaro in south Seattle
Seattle’s San Gennaro Festival street fair brings the best Seattle Italian food and entertainment to the Georgetown neighborhood, located south of SODO and the Industrial District. About the Georgetown neighborhood One of Seattle's oldest neighborhoods, Georgetown is located west of I-5, and just north of Boeing … [Read more...] about Italian food festival honors San Gennaro in south Seattle
35 ways to stay cool when the heat is on in Seattle
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When record-breaking temperatures hit the Puget Sound region in summer, check our list of the “coolest” free and cheap activities in the greater Seattle-Tacoma metro area. Find indoor and outdoor activities from stage plays and movies to spray parks and picnics in a park to mountain hikes. Cheap indoor and outdoor … [Read more...] about 35 ways to stay cool when the heat is on in Seattle
50+ summer things to do for kids and families
Here's our list of free and cheap things to do in summer for kids, teens, and families in Seattle and the Puget Sound region. You'll find outdoor and indoor activities, free tours, DIY toys, cheap food, and fun getaways around Washington State. From beaches and biking to bowling and backyard games, we've got enough fun … [Read more...] about 50+ summer things to do for kids and families
