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While there are no events during this time of social distancing, we are finding livestreams and other virtual events to provide entertainment you can enjoy from home during this quarantine.

We’re also writing articles we hope will be useful such as how to exercise at home and the wide variety of delivery services available.

There’s some information on our site that can’t be used…events we haven’t removed or services that aren’t currently available. We can’t get to everything–it’s a ton of work. Our readers are mostly smart, capable people who can figure this out for themselves.

Let us know if there is any particular information you are looking for and we’ll do our best to research and write about it. editor@greaterseattleonthecheap.com

When will you get the CARES Act stimulus check?

Senate Bill S.3548, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act addresses the economic impacts of, and otherwise responds to, the COVID-19 … [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 many as 40 small flower farms each day who come from … [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...]

All about cloth face masks: wearing, making, donating

As of April 7, 2020, we’ve updated this information about the use of cloth face masks based on information published by CDC and Washington State Department of Health. One of the … [Read More...]

Free printable coloring and activity 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 for a rainy day activity, to support Seattle sports teams, … [Read More...]

Free and cheap things to do this weekend

Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. In the weekend event list below for Easter Weekend, April 10-12, 2020, you'll find … [Read More...]

Blood Donation is an Essential Activity

There is a critical need for blood donation in April and May to ensure blood stays available in our community as we weather this pandemic together. Volunteer blood donors provide … [Read More...]

Community Champions in the fight against coronavirus

On Friday, March 12, 2020, we started hearing the most heartwarming stories in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic. Basically put, it's businesses who are stepping up to … [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...]

Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region

The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening. Hardware stores and nurseries are considered essential services. Some are open for … [Read More...]

Data and resources for coronavirus (COVID-19)

We update these data and charts every afternoon that record U.S. and Washington State COVID-19 cases and related data. On January 21, 2020, the national Center for Disease … [Read More...]

Easter Brunch or Dinner to go

Here are restaurants offering a special Easter brunch or dinner menu "to go" in 2020, which of course has been affected they the stay-at-home order in Washington State. Please do … [Read More...]

2020 Easter events in Seattle-Tacoma metro area

These mostly free Easter events include Christian church services, community Easter egg hunts, family photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, and other spring time events happening all … [Read More...]

What’s open and closed: WA stay-at-home order

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective through May 4th. All gatherings of people for social, spiritual … [Read More...]

Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas

Thanks to our sister site, NYC on the Cheap for many of the following ideas. About Passover Passover or Pesach is the first of the three major festivals in the Jewish … [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 delivery apps. Independent restaurant delivery Pizza and … [Read More...]

Where to find a job during the coronavirus pandemic

We’re experiencing one of the steepest economic declines in a long while with no clear end in sight. Despite this, there is demand for employees at some companies, especially … [Read More...]

Free local livestream, virtual tours, and online classes

Listed below is local online content including livestreams and virtual tours at museums and other attractions around the Puget Sound region. We also have a list of free live music … [Read More...]

Fast food restaurant deals and discounts

This list of fast food restaurant discounts features local and chain restaurant dining deals in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. The food and drink deals with an expiration date are … [Read More...]

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30

The annual Skagit Valley tulip festival runs April 1-30 and is one of the favorite destination events for the Pacific Northwest. For over three decades, every spring hundreds of … [Read More...]

Our favorite Doo Wop hand washing songs

There's a lot of interest currently about thoroughly washing your hands. The World Health Organization produced some great posters about how to do it properly. If your hands are … [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 meals. These meal kits bridge the gap between grocery or CSA … [Read More...]

Grocery and CSA delivery services in the Puget sound region

There are many ways to streamline grocery shopping and meal preparation, including online ordering (followed by grocery pickup or delivery) and community supported agriculture … [Read More...]

Daffodil festival in La Conner WA

Since 2015, the town of La Conner has been the official host of an Annual Daffodil Festival, which takes place during the month of March. The fields of Skagit County burst into … [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...]

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 country, as reported by the American College of Sports Medicine … [Read More...]

Emergency Preparedness information & classes

Bookmark this page for quick access to resources for emergency preparedness in Seattle and the Puget Sound region. These resources can help you get prepared before an emergency … [Read More...]

When will you get the CARES Act stimulus check?

Senate Bill S.3548, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act addresses the … [Read More...]

Virtual town hall meeting to detail government assistance

Congressman Adam Smith is hosting a Facebook Live Town Hall on Monday, April 13, 2020 at 5:00 PM PT on the recent … [Read More...]

Virtual Yoni Ki Baat: South Asian women and trans performances

Yoni Ki Baat (YKB) is a collection of authentic, bold, vivid, tender, powerful, and poignant stories written and … [Read More...]

Virtual Happy Hour with an artistic twist at Hugo House

Solitude Social Club is Hugo House’s offering to readers and writers seeking connection during the social quarantine. … [Read More...]

Fresh local flowers pickup and delivery options in the Puget Sound region

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

Online gardening class: Composting 101

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

Online class: Drip Irrigation for the Home Gardener

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

Online class: Container Gardening 101

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

Easter Brunch or Dinner to go

Here are restaurants offering a special Easter brunch or dinner menu "to go" in 2020, which of course has been affected … [Read More...]

Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas

Thanks to our sister site, NYC on the Cheap for many of the following ideas. About Passover Passover or … [Read More...]

Pac NW Mountaineers online auction 2020

The Mountaineers is a volunteer-led nonprofit organization with 14,000 active members. Founded in 1906, the … [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...]

Free local livestream, virtual tours, and online classes

Listed below is local online content including livestreams and virtual tours at museums and other attractions around the … [Read More...]

Fast food restaurant deals and discounts

This list of fast food restaurant discounts features local and chain restaurant dining deals in the Seattle-Tacoma metro … [Read More...]

April events and entertainment

Our April events calendar features primarily virtual, online, and livestream events. Holidays and special events include … [Read More...]

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30

The annual Skagit Valley tulip festival runs April 1-30 and is one of the favorite destination events for the Pacific … [Read More...]

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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...]

All about cloth face masks: wearing, making, donating

As of April 7, 2020, we’ve updated this information about the use of cloth face masks based on information published by … [Read More...]

Free printable coloring and activity 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...]

Community Champions in the fight against coronavirus

On Friday, March 12, 2020, we started hearing the most heartwarming stories in the fight against the coronavirus … [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...]

Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region

The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening. Hardware stores and … [Read More...]

Free local livestream, virtual tours, and online classes

Listed below is local online content including livestreams and virtual tours at museums and other attractions around the … [Read More...]

April events and entertainment

Our April events calendar features primarily virtual, online, and livestream events. Holidays and special events include … [Read More...]

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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...]

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...]

Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region

The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening. Hardware stores and … [Read More...]

What’s open and closed: WA stay-at-home order

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective … [Read More...]

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When will you get the CARES Act stimulus check?

Senate Bill S.3548, also known as the Coronavirus Aid, Relief, and Economic Security Act or the CARES Act addresses the … [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...]

Blood Donation is an Essential Activity

There is a critical need for blood donation in April and May to ensure blood stays available in our community as we … [Read More...]

Community Champions in the fight against coronavirus

On Friday, March 12, 2020, we started hearing the most heartwarming stories in the fight against the coronavirus … [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...]

Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region

The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening. Hardware stores and … [Read More...]

Data and resources for coronavirus (COVID-19)

We update these data and charts every afternoon that record U.S. and Washington State COVID-19 cases and related … [Read More...]

What’s open and closed: WA stay-at-home order

Gov. Jay Inslee has issued a Stay at Home, Stay Healthy order in Washington state which will be effective … [Read More...]

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