2021 National Holiday Dates Friday, January 1: New Year’s Day Monday, January 18: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January) Monday, February 15: President’s … [Read More...]
Featured this week
Live & virtual events and things to do MLK Day weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For Martin Luther King Jr Day weekend, January 15-18, 2021, you'll find virtual as well … [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...]
Martin Luther King Jr Day events 2021
Martin Luther King Day is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January. The Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. is the only non-president to have a … [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 systems are not overwhelmed, difficult but necessary steps … [Read More...]
Wooden Boat Festival in Port Townsend
After the first Wooden Boat Festival (WBF) in North America (1978) in Port Townsend, WA, the WBF joined with Northwest Maritime Center in 2005 to continue to engage and educate … [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...]
Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
Bird watching is a popular activity for many residents and visitors in the Puget Sound region. More than 500 bird species have been observed in Washington State. It is relatively … [Read More...]
Online: Big Seattle Boat Show
The 2021 Seattle Boat Show is where you can start online and end up on the water! There are four levels of access to the show, starting at only five bucks! Choose the ticket level … [Read More...]
13 free park entrance days in Washington State
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your calendar for these fee-free days and plan an outing with … [Read More...]
Walking labyrinths in Washington State
A labyrinth is a single, methodical path leading to a center point. Although a labyrinth is like a maze in appearance, unlike a maze it has only one path (unicursal) and no dead … [Read More...]
Lunar New Year 2021 events around Puget Sound
Seattle is home to a diverse community of Asian cultures who celebrate the Lunar New Year. These celebrations welcome the return of spring and chase out the dark days of winter … [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
Pacific Northwest Ballet 2020/21 Digital Season
Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB) is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States. PNB … [Read More...]
2021 SIFF international film festival in Seattle
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a one of the top film festivals in the country. The 25-day festival is … [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...]
Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts
Most, if not all music venues closed in spring 2020 for the foreseeable future. However many are offering virtual … [Read More...]
These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened temporarily re-closed
On November 15, Governor Inslee announced a four-week statewide set of restrictions in response to the rapid spread of … [Read More...]
Seattle Symphony 2020-2021 Season
Music has returned to Benaroya Hall! Since Benaroya Hall’s doors in the spring of 2020, the orchestra has remained … [Read More...]
Our big lists of fun
Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts
Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Our big list of free & cheap tours (live and virtual)
Our big list of movie theaters (live & virtual)
Ultimate guide to zoos, aquariums & wildlife parks
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals
Shopping New & Used
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 … [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
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...]
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...]
Save money with these ideas for a plant-based diet
VegSeattle.com is the Pacific Northwest's most comprehensive resource for anyone interested in reducing meat, dairy, and … [Read More...]
Free and cheap meditation resources
Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress or “unplug” from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life. … [Read More...]
10 frugal ways to stay fit in Seattle
Fitness exercise is a popular reality in Seattle. The city consistently ranks as one of the healthiest places in the … [Read More...]
10 mental health self-care tips for every day
We all need to handle stress in our daily lives. The trick is to take care of our mental health before the day-to-day … [Read More...]
Crisis Centers and Suicide Hot Lines
Find resources for yourself or others experiencing emotional, housing, or financial crisis. The following crisis centers … [Read More...]
