Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of December 9-11, 2022, you'll find in-person as well as virtual (live stream, on-demand, etc.) events. Our website serves primarily six counties on Puget Sound: Skagit, Snohomish, … [Read More...]
Featured this week
2022 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 globe compete for the coveted trophy. Not surprisingly, it is … [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...]
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 … [Read More...]
Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
Here's a list of Santa photo opportunities. They include free and paid Santa pictures. We found Santa in locations from Stanwood to Puyallup. All that, and toys, too! We're … [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...]
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...]
Woodland Park Zoo: discount tickets & special exhibits
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre urban oasis located on Phinney Ridge. The Zoo presents exhibits featuring animals in their natural habitat, is accredited by the … [Read More...]
Maximize your dining dollars with restaurant loyalty reward programs & gift cards
If you like to eat out regularly (and who doesn't), whether at fine dining restaurants or casual eateries, be sure to join a reward or loyalty program. Many restaurants are more … [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...]
Best discount grocery stores and bakery outlets
Here’s our list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery outlets in Seattle and around the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
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 … [Read More...]
RV rental: great for ski trips & winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
Advertiser article It's common to rent an RV or motor home for summer travel. But fall travel and winter vacations also offer many great reasons for renting an RV – weekend … [Read More...]
Performing & Visual Arts
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie … [Read More...]
Cloudbreak Music Festival celebrates the return of live music in Seattle
In November 2022, Cloudbreak - Seattle’s ReviveLive Music Fest celebrates the return of live music to the Emerald City … [Read More...]
Earshot Jazz events in the Puget Sound region
Earshot Jazz in Seattle cultivates a vibrant jazz community in the Puget Sound region to ensure the legacy and … [Read More...]
Definitive guide to glass museums, glass blowing studios, classes, and events
The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is an international epicenter for glass art with more glass blowing shops than anywhere … [Read More...]
Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Art walks happen almost every weekend somewhere in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. During these events, nearby merchants … [Read More...]
Pacific Northwest Ballet 2022/23 Season
Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States. PNB … [Read More...]
Our big lists of fun
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
Our big list of free & cheap tours (live and virtual)
Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals
Ultimate guide to zoos, aquariums & wildlife parks
Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts
Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Shopping New & Used
Seattle Home Show at Lumen Field Event Center
The Seattle Home Show is the largest consumer home show in the Northwest. There are two annual Seattle home shows: … [Read More...]
How to get the most from the Northwest Flower & Garden Show
Garden lovers be sure to mark your calendar for one of the largest flower and garden shows in North America, the … [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...]
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 … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
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...]
Farmers markets in the Puget Sound region
Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers … [Read More...]
Best discount grocery stores and bakery outlets
Here’s our list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery … [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...]
West Seattle Bridge reopening September 18, 2022
The West Seattle Bridge is Seattle's most used street, typically carrying more than 100,000 travelers every day. It is a … [Read More...]
Sunflowers Fields & Festivals in Washington State
Like our tulip fields in spring, acres of beautiful blooming sunflowers are another unique and stunning photo … [Read More...]
Month-by-month u-pick produce in the Puget Sound region
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...]
RV rental: great for ski trips & winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
Advertiser article It's common to rent an RV or motor home for summer travel. But fall travel and winter vacations … [Read More...]
