Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of December 8-10, 2023, you'll find all kinds of in-person and virtual events (live stream, on-demand, etc.). Greater Seattle on the Cheap serves primarily six counties on Puget Sound: … [Read More...]
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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...]
Restaurants open for Christmas Eve or Christmas Day
Check our list of Seattle-Tacoma metro area restaurants offering Christmas Eve and Christmas Day dinners. As usual, we focus on locally owned (or Northwest originated) restaurants … [Read More...]
Free Holiday Events (Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa)
Any day of the week during the long holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, you can find FREE things to do that put you in a festive mood. Some events are short-lived, … [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...]
Solstice events, lantern festivals, and light shows
The word solstice comes from the Latin word solstitium, meaning sol (sun) and stitium (to stop). The solstice occurs twice a year, when it reaches the northernmost point (summer in … [Read More...]
Affordable holiday champagne and sparkling wine
If you are looking for some bubblies to celebrate the New Year, there are many deliciously frugal alternatives. Local Seattle wine shops offer a great selection of sparkling wine … [Read More...]
7 affordable winter sports on ice and snow
Here is a list of winter sports you can enjoy in Washington State, including popular sports such as skiing, ice skating, and snowboarding. Our list starts with indoor ice sports, … [Read More...]
Christmas light displays around the Puget Sound region
Here's our list of Christmas light displays burning brightly with 100,000 to 1,000,000 lights. Most are FREE. Many are at private homes in neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
“Where is Santa” photos: free phone call, 5×7 photo, visits at area malls
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Free Snowflake Lane Christmas parade in Bellevue
Since 2005, Snowflake Lane has strived to be the region's most festive free holiday show. Presented by The Bellevue Collection, it has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s … [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...]
Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the scene for Winterfest--five weeks of free and affordable family activities and holiday-inspired fun. The festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and go … [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...]
Affordable comedy shows in Seattle and Tacoma
Seattle-Tacoma has great comedy clubs and improv shows available throughout the year. It's some of the most affordable entertainment around. Listed below are some of the best … [Read More...]
Live theater on a budget in Seattle and Tacoma
Listed below, we offer many ways you can enjoy live theater performance on a budget in Seattle and Tacoma. Our regions vibrant theater scene rivals those of other major cities … [Read More...]
Outlet malls in Seattle and around Puget Sound
From north to south, these are the major outlet malls in the Puget Sound region, offering plenty of shopping and food options for a day of browsing and saving every day. All … [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...]
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...]
Arts & entertainment
Washington State Fair events at Puyallup Fairgrounds
Located south of Seattle and east of Tacoma in the shadow of majestic Mount Rainier, the Washington State Fair Events … [Read More...]
Free live music in the Puget Sound region
This list of free music includes everything from classical concerts to folk music sing-alongs with free admission to no … [Read More...]
Ultimate guide: 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...]
Classical performing arts on a budget in Seattle and Tacoma
Listed below, we offer many ways you can enjoy classical performing arts on a budget in Seattle and Tacoma. We include … [Read More...]
Tacoma Museum of Glass free and discount admission
Tacoma Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum on the Thea Foss Waterway. The museum has a national reputation for … [Read More...]
How to get free and discount museum admission
There are dozens and dozens of museums (we lost count at 130...) in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
“Where is Santa” photos: free phone call, 5×7 photo, visits at area malls
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Food deals and discounts on coffee, fast food, and fine dining
These food deals (and drink deals) and restaurant dining discounts are available throughout the Seattle-Tacoma metro … [Read More...]
Shredding services help prevent costly identity theft
Shredding services are inexpensive and easy to do. Compared to the cost of fixing your credit if your identity is … [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...]
Where to get a flu shot (influenza vaccination)
Review the guidelines for flu shots and make sure you have a plan for the current flu season. Flu shot recommendations … [Read More...]
Grocery list + easy recipes for college students
The following list of groceries are foods that are widely available and easy to use with little or no preparation before … [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...]
7 ways to pay for college without loans
There are several ways to pay for college without resorting to college loans. Loans are a type of financial aid that … [Read More...]
