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Featured this week
Our list of free and cheap live music venues
Theses popular spots in Seattle have live music (some DJs) with cover charges at $10 or less; most are free. We focus on … [Read More...]
Free museum passes and discount ticket programs
There are over 90 Puget Sound museums. You could visit two every week and not hit the same one twice. Of course that … [Read More...]
Dance lessons and social dancing around the Sound
The following free and cheap dance classes and social dances are offered at dance studios and ballrooms around the Puget … [Read More...]
Free online encyclopedia of Washington state
HistoryLink.org is the first and largest free, online encyclopedia of community history created expressly for the … [Read More...]
Free trade magazine subscriptions
TradePub.com offers free business and technology trade magazine subscriptions and technical document downloads. … [Read More...]
Free stargazing every month around Puget Sound
Stargazing is simply observing the night sky. It's an enjoyable hobby enjoyed by many outdoor enthusiasts and amateur … [Read More...]
Give to the Seattle Times Fund For The Needy
Since 1979, the Seattle Times has helped support some of the most vulnerable members of the Puget Sound community … [Read More...]
Free tickets to see Seattle’s new SR 99 tunnel
WSDOT’s Step Forward SR 99 tunnel celebration and art festival on Seattle’s Alaskan Way viaduct celebrates the … [Read More...]
Christmas & New Year’s Holiday Guide
Seattle restaurants open on Christmas Day
If you are planning to eat out at a restaurant on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day in the Puget Sound region, check our … [Read More...]
U-cut, fresh cut 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 and 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...]
Where to party New Year’s Eve for under $30
Here are our suggestions for free and cheap places to celebrate on New Years Eve for $30 or less in the Seattle-Tacoma … [Read More...]
Find affordable champagne and sparkling wine
If you are looking for some bubblies to celebrate the New Year, there are many deliciously frugal alternatives. Local … [Read More...]
Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
Here's a list Santa photo opportunities. They include free and paid Santa pictures. Some of the Santa photo ops are at … [Read More...]
Free Christmas events in the Puget Sound region
This list below features free Christmas events in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Any day of the week during the … [Read More...]
Christmas lights 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 … [Read More...]
NPR podcast playlist for the holidays
We've sorted through NPR and pulled together several podcasts sure to keep you in the holiday spirit. Some are directly … [Read More...]
Free things to do over Christmas winter break
Here are several suggestions for free things to do around the Puget Sound region over the Christmas winter break. These … [Read More...]
25 books to read aloud with family at Christmas
Here are our suggestions for Christmas books to read aloud with family over the winter break. All of the books are … [Read More...]
Christmas videos to put you in a holiday mood
Here are some of our favorite Christmas videos sure to put you in a holiday mood, including renditions of the Hallelujah … [Read More...]
What’s open and closed on Christmas Day
2018 National Holiday Dates Monday, January 1: New Year’s Day Monday, January 15: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day … [Read More...]
Best movies to watch on Christmas Day 2018
If you enjoy seeing a movie on the big screen on Christmas Day or a family outing with the kiddos over the holiday … [Read More...]
Something to think about in this season of wanting
Winter is upon us. Amidst the ordinary routines of everyday life, against the backdrop of media blasts reporting … [Read More...]
Entertainment & Nightlife
24-hour restaurants for dining any time of day or night
When a late night (or very early morning) snack attack, these are your go-to restaurants where you can grab a bite to … [Read More...]
10 places at Pike Place Market to while away time
Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle has many retail shops and to explore. Plenty of guides talk about the Gum Wall, … [Read More...]
Discounts for Puget Sound area restaurants
Every week, we update this list of fast food deals available at chain restaurants throughout Seattle and the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
Seattle Seahawks Blue Friday local food deals
Don’t miss Blue Friday Specials at restaurants during the Seattle Seahawks football season every September through … [Read More...]
Discount tickets to Seattle Bumbershoot Arts Festival
Discount advance tickets and multi-day passes for Bumbershoot, Seattle's acclaimed Labor Day multi-disciplinary arts … [Read More...]
KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
KING 5's Jake Whittenberg met with me for a brief rundown of some fun things to do around Seattle that are FREE. Of … [Read More...]
Performing & Visual Arts
Free documentary film about Northwest tribes
Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary film that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the … [Read More...]
Earshot Jazz events around 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...]
Compelling art & culture events at Seattle Town Hall
Seattle Town Hall is a vibrant gathering place in the heart of Seattle with a busy event calendar offering civic, arts, … [Read More...]
Our big list of annual film festivals
Here is the line-up of annual film festivals in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. Current festivals are listed … [Read More...]
Free museum days around Puget Sound
Listed below are free museum days in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Be sure to visit their website before you … [Read More...]
Where and when to see discount movies
You can see discount movies at most Seattle area movie theaters for the first show of the day (around NOON), and at a … [Read More...]
Sports & Recreation
Best Seattle parks to visit on a rainy day
Seattle has over 400 parks. Here, we're listing just a handful that can be fun to visit, even on a drizzly day--not that … [Read More...]
Free entrance days at Washington State Parks
Washington State Parks free entrance days occur throughout the year. On these days, the Discover Pass is not required to … [Read More...]
Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle and Camano Island
The Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) is a non-profit organization that celebrates the rich and varied watercraft heritage … [Read More...]
Our big list of Washington State ski ticket discounts
There are 10 ski areas in western Washington State, nine in the Cascade Range and one in the Olympic Range on the … [Read More...]
13 best nature walks to see Seattle fall color
In an average year, the best time to see Seattle fall color is the first two to three weeks of October. During autumn, a … [Read More...]
Free trail maps for running or walking
Listed below are free Seattle trail maps for running and walking, whether you want ideas for a regular fitness program … [Read More...]
Bicycle clubs in Seattle and around Puget Sound
A good way to stay enthused about bike riding is to join a bike club. Listed below are some of the most popular bicycle … [Read More...]
Late night bowling around Puget Sound
Bowling is an easy, fun recreational activity the entire family can enjoy. Many bowling centers offer late night … [Read More...]
Day Trips & Getaways in Washington State
Getaway: Annual festivals in Leavenworth (120 miles)
Leavenworth, Washington is a small town (pop. ~2,000) about 120 miles east of Seattle. Nestled in the western foothills … [Read More...]
Getaway: 10 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...]
Where to watch wildlife in Washington State (free!)
Washington Department of Fish and Wildlife (WDFW) owns or manages nearly a million acres of land divided into 33 … [Read More...]
11 Puget Sound lighthouses you can visit for free
The video above is an aerial view of the Point No Point lighthouse, a functioning, fully automated lighthouse located in … [Read More...]
How to identify native plants in Washington State
Here are several free online native plant identification resources. These helpful guides can provide the information you … [Read More...]
Getaway: Grand Coulee Dam recreation area (230 miles)
Grand Coulee Dam, located 230 miles northeast of Seattle on the Columbia River in north-central Washington State. The … [Read More...]
More free fun and cheap things to do
Free monthly sing-a-long aboard historic ships
Northwest Seaport is a non-profit organization dedicated to the preservation and interpretation of the maritime heritage … [Read More...]
Free and cheap e-books plus free e-reader software
Digital media is any file that can be used on a computer or other digital device and includes electronic or e-books, … [Read More...]
Best places to find used books around the Sound
The following organizations regularly hold used book sales in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. It's a great way … [Read More...]
Birdwatching with Eastside Audubon
Eastside Audubon is the National Audubon Society chapter for eastern King County. About Eastside Audubon The group … [Read More...]
Free tickets for Seattle Opera volunteers
Seattle Opera is a cultural icon in the Emerald City that speaks to all residents and visitors in the Puget Sound region … [Read More...]
Free NPR podcasts include news, music, talk
National Public Radio (NPR) is a mission-driven, multimedia news organization and radio program producer widely … [Read More...]
Free printable coloring pages for kids and adults
Here's a list of printable coloring pages for your kids or the kid in you! Download and print these free coloring pages … [Read More...]
Get CASH for used books, music, movies, and games
Be sure to read the available list of items each book buyer will accept (which can include textbooks, audio books, … [Read More...]
Shopping Tips
Best things to buy in December
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Save money with Chinook Book discount coupon book
Chinook Book Seattle & Puget Sound is a different kind of discount coupon book. Chinook strives to feature … [Read More...]
Real men (and women) clip coupons and save
The Ultimate Guide to Coupons is written by three “cheap” veterans from across the country who know the ins and outs of … [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 … [Read More...]
