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 … [Read More...]
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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 area. Valentine's Day deals are listed first, followed by other … [Read More...]

Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Helps You Get Smarter Year-round With New Online Format
Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the Olympics from a professor at UNC Chapel Hill? How about … [Read More...]

Live & virtual events and things to do this weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of March 5-7, 2021, you'll find virtual (online, streamed) as well as … [Read More...]

Our big list of movie theaters (live & virtual)
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie theaters, art film houses and second-run discount movie theaters, … [Read More...]

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). For … [Read More...]

Virtual and driving tours to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
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 … [Read More...]

These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!
Seattle-Tacoma museums are beginning to re-open (again). We remain hopeful! Check this page for a list of museums around the Puget Sound region that have already re-opened, or … [Read More...]

Quick dinner recipes include cheap and easy 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 … [Read More...]

How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
It's easy to start vegetable gardening. Well, it can be. Read on for several ideas for getting started in small, easy ways. Vegetable gardening is a great family activity or for … [Read More...]

Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide links to a list of farms for each u-pick crop. If … [Read More...]

All about Seattle Art Museum
Seattle Art Museum features world-class exhibits and though-provoking visual arts. The museum includes three major facilities in the city: Seattle Art Museum (SAM) in downtown … [Read More...]

Black history month in Seattle
February is Black History Month, making it the perfect time to highlight African American culture and the black experience in Seattle. A calendar of local events celebrating black … [Read More...]

Washington State COVID-19 vaccine information
Vaccination is one of the most important tools we can use to end the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled out in phases starting with those most at risk for COVID-19 … [Read More...]

Summer camps & school break camps
We've updated our summer camps list for 2021 and indicated those that are cancelled and those that are accepting registration. There is a lot of variety in summer camps schedules … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

10 best free outdoor activities year-round
The following outdoor activities feature popular year-round sport and recreation pursuits around Puget Sound and the Olympic Peninsula. Our list focuses on activities that are … [Read More...]

Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State
One of the many benefits of living in Seattle is all the amazing getaways around Washington State. The following summer vacation ideas are some of the most beautiful sites in the … [Read More...]
Just added to our calendar…
These are the newest events added to our calendar. To see all events, go to our virtual/live event calendar.
Best places to see Great Blue Heron in March
In the Puget Sound region, the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) represents the natural heritage, interconnectedness, … [Read More...]
Virtual program: Snow geese in the Skagit Valley
Why are so many snow geese now in eastern Washington? Snow Geese arrive in the Skagit Valley and Canada's Fraser River … [Read More...]
Online demo cooking class ($30): Instant Pot Easter edition
If you're ready to venture beyond the basics on your Instant Pot cooking journey, this is the class for you. Get up to … [Read More...]
Online demo cooking class ($30): cooking for Passover (matzo brei and charoset)
With its mild taste and ability to absorb flavors, matzo lends itself to many kinds of preparations. Matzo Brei is a … [Read More...]
Online demo cooking class ($30): spring soups
Join author Caroline Wright as she shares two of her favorite spring soups from her forthcoming cookbook, “Soup Club,” … [Read More...]
Online demo cooking class ($30): Chinese Fried Rice
Fried rice is an amazingly versatile and delicious dish perfect for giving common leftovers – like roast chicken and … [Read More...]
Online demo cooking class ($30): amazing Bundt cakes
Bundt cakes wow without a lot of fuss — it’s mastering the bake that can be tricky. See how a pastry chef does it, from … [Read More...]
Free First Thursday admission to National Nordic Museum
National Nordic Museum in Ballard offers free admission to the public on the first Thursday of every month. Timed … [Read More...]
Online: Worldwide Classic Boat Show
The Worldwide Classic Boat Show is an opportunity to see many of the finest classic boats from the comfort of home! Not … [Read More...]
Online: Winter Birds in the Skagit Valley
Join KNKX and BirdNote for an immersive online journey to Western Washington’s Skagit Valley to see and hear the … [Read More...]
Virtual workshop: free one-hour writing Q&A with local author Dr. Kent Wong
Join local memoirist Kent Wong for a free one-hour writing Q&A. Kent was born in China in 1974 and escaped the … [Read More...]
Virtual panel: Vaccine questions and concerns in the Black community
Join the Northwest African American Museum (NAAM ) and the Pacific Science Center (PSC) for an afternoon of … [Read More...]
Delivery Services

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 … [Read More...]

Meal Kit delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Meal kit delivery service provides all the ingredients and recipes in the delivery box to make specific dishes and … [Read More...]

Local CSA delivery from farms and other food producers
Listed below are many ways to source local farm foods and products. We update the list from time to time, so check back … [Read More...]

Fresh local flowers pickup and delivery
Flowers are blooming now on farms throughout the Puget Sound region. From April to October, Pike Place Market hosts as … [Read More...]

Grocery delivery services in the Puget sound region
There are many ways to streamline grocery shopping and meal preparation, including online ordering, followed by grocery … [Read More...]

Restaurant delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Restaurants in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan area offer delivery in a variety of ways, directly or through restaurant … [Read More...]
Performing & Visual Arts
Live and virtual events in the Puget Sound region

Our big list of movie theaters (live & virtual)
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie … [Read More...]

These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!
Seattle-Tacoma museums are beginning to re-open (again). We remain hopeful! Check this page for a list of museums around … [Read More...]

Virtual sacred & classical concerts
St. James Cathedral Music presents a nationally renowned series of sacred music, classical concerts, and organ recitals … [Read More...]

Lunafest film festival award-winning shorts by women
CLIF Bar & Company, makers of CLIF and LUNA nutrition bars is a family and employee-owned company committed to … [Read More...]

Discount theatre tickets to West Seattle ArtsWest plays
ArtsWest is a vibrant center for both performing and visual arts located in the West Seattle Junction. ArtsWest aims for … [Read More...]

How to enjoy Seattle Opera on a budget
There are many ways to enjoy opera in Seattle on a budget: live audio broadcasts from the Seattle Opera stage at McCaw … [Read More...]
Our big lists of fun

Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows

Our big list of movie theaters (live & virtual)

Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos

Our big list of public gardens and garden tours

Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals

Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings

Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts

Our big list of free & cheap tours (live and virtual)

Ultimate guide to zoos, aquariums & wildlife parks
Shopping New & Used

Best retailers for gifts, party supplies, holiday decor
17Here are the best places to buy gifts in the Puget Sound region. Our list focuses on local retailers with a variety of … [Read More...]

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 … [Read More...]

Surplus stores, auctions, salvage, and recycled materials
At surplus stores and auctions, you can find new as well as used office supplies and equipment, plus military and army … [Read More...]

Find a tool library in the Puget Sound region
Like a traditional library, a Tool Library is a sustainable community resource that lends tools for short term use. … [Read More...]
Practical Matters

Get One Month Free Trial! One Day University Helps You Get Smarter Year-round With New Online Format
Want to go on a virtual tour of the Met Museum with a top-tier Columbia art professor? Or learn about the history of the … [Read More...]

Home gardening resources and plant sales
Gardening in the Puget Sound region gets the advantage of rich volcanic soils, abundant rain, and year-round temperate … [Read More...]

Quick dinner recipes include cheap and easy pizza, pasta, curry, soups, and more
These quick dinner recipes for spring use budget-friendly leftovers from holiday meals, including St. Patrick’s Day … [Read More...]

How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
It's easy to start vegetable gardening. Well, it can be. Read on for several ideas for getting started in small, easy … [Read More...]

Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide … [Read More...]

Washington State COVID-19 vaccine information
Vaccination is one of the most important tools we can use to end the pandemic. The COVID-19 vaccine is being rolled … [Read More...]

Washington State January 11 COVID recovery plan
In order to slow the spread of rapidly increasing COVID cases in Washington state and ensure that hospital and medical … [Read More...]

800 donors/day needed to sustain our blood supply
There is an on-going need for blood donation to ensure the blood supply remains available for those who need it in our … [Read More...]