Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of August 19-21, 2022, you'll find virtual (live stream, on-demand, etc.) as well as in-person events. Our website serves primarily six counties on Puget Sound: Skagit, Snohomish, … [Read More...]
Featured this week
Sunflowers Fields & Festivals in Washington State
Like our tulip fields in spring, acres of beautiful blooming sunflowers are another unique and stunning photo opportunity. Sunflowers typically bloom August-September in … [Read More...]
Flea markets, swap meets, and antique malls
Here’s a list of flea markets, swap meets, and antique malls in the Puget Sound region. This list does not include salvage and second-hand clothing stores. For these, … [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 1960’s and major production not until the 1970s. Forty years … [Read More...]
Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Summertime means movies on outdoor screens. And as any Seattleite knows, summer begins in July in the Puget Sound region. Hence, so do most outdoor movies. If you are looking for … [Read More...]
Free outdoor summer music concerts
Here's our big list of free outdoor summer music concerts in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. If the weather looks iffy or for other potential schedule changes, … [Read More...]
Free outdoor summer dance lessons in Seattle
Dancing 'Til Dusk presented by Dancing for Joy offers free dance lessons, followed by free music and dancing in August at selected Seattle parks. For each event, the first hour … [Read More...]
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
The Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region has its fair share of car shows, car clubs, and swap meets to satisfy car and motorcycle enthusiasts living or visiting the region. We've … [Read More...]
15 fish hatcheries you can visit in Washington State
You may not know there are many salmon fish hatcheries throughout Washington State. Fish hatcheries here and across the country help manage and restore America's fish populations. … [Read More...]
Salmon spawning season in Western Washington
Beginning in summer and lasting well into fall is the salmon spawning season in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. Many people enjoy watching wild salmon as they swim upriver or … [Read More...]
State and County Fairs in Washington State
Washington state has a rich agricultural heritage. A visit to a state or county fair is an excellent way to sample local foods and enjoy free and cheap entertainment. Fairs … [Read More...]
Shakespeare summer events around Puget Sound
William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived the late 16th and early 17th century. He wrote dozens of plays; including histories about English kings, tragedies … [Read More...]
Month-by-month u-pick produce in the Puget Sound region
Here’s our list of popular u-pick fruits, berries, and vegetables and the best month to pick them in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and Western Washington counties around the Puget … [Read More...]
Most amazing natural wonders in Washington State
The following destinations represent some of the most interesting natural wonders in around Washington State. We've grouped them by region. There is a Google map at the end of the … [Read More...]
Canoe, rowboat and kayak rentals at UW Seattle
The UW Waterfront Activities Center (WAC) at the University of Washington in Seattle is located directly behind Husky Stadium. From spring through fall, they rent kayaks and canoes … [Read More...]
Take a hike! Metro summer bus service to Cascade trailheads
Trailhead Direct is a pilot project co-led by King County Metro and King County Parks. This project seeks to ease vehicle congestion, reduce safety hazards and expand access to … [Read More...]
Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches
Local conservation experts encourage people to use free public spray parks and wading pools rather than fill their home “kiddy pools” or run backyard sprinklers. Home wading pools … [Read More...]
Car-free Bicycle weekends in southeast Seattle
Seattle Parks and Recreation invites everyone in the community to bike, jog or stroll along Lake Washington Boulevard South between Mount Baker Park’s beach to Seward Park. 2022 … [Read More...]
16 Puget Sound lighthouses you can visit for free
The following list includes lighthouses you can visit in the Puget Sound region. They are arranged roughly north to south. Find our Google Map with each of these lighthouses … [Read More...]
Performing & Visual Arts
Outdoor summer movies: drive-ins and pop-ups
Summertime means movies on outdoor screens. And as any Seattleite knows, summer begins in July in the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie … [Read More...]
Shakespeare summer events around Puget Sound
William Shakespeare was an English playwright and poet who lived the late 16th and early 17th century. He wrote dozens … [Read More...]
How to get discount tickets to Seattle Repertory Theatre
Seattle Repertory Theatre (often called Seattle Rep or simply The Rep) has a discount ticket for you no matter what … [Read More...]
Free documentary film ‘Promised Land’ about Northwest tribes
Promised Land is an award-winning social justice documentary film that follows two tribes in the Pacific Northwest: the … [Read More...]
How to get discount tickets to 5th Avenue Theater
The 5th Avenue Theatre is one of the nation's premier incubators for new musical theater. The 5th Avenue Theatre is also … [Read More...]
Our big lists of fun
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
Our big list of free & cheap tours (live and virtual)
Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals
Ultimate guide to zoos, aquariums & wildlife parks
Our big list of live & virtual music shows & concerts
Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Shopping New & Used
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...]
Flea markets, swap meets, and antique malls
Here’s a list of flea markets, swap meets, and antique malls in the Puget Sound region. This list does not … [Read More...]
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
The Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region has its fair share of car shows, car clubs, and swap meets to satisfy car and … [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...]
Practical Matters
Sunflowers Fields & Festivals in Washington State
Like our tulip fields in spring, acres of beautiful blooming sunflowers are another unique and stunning photo … [Read More...]
Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Seafair, Seattle’s consummate summer festival, began in 1950 as Sea Fair, a 10-day "water festival". The first festival … [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...]
Month-by-month u-pick produce in the Puget Sound region
Here’s our list of popular u-pick fruits, berries, and vegetables and the best month to pick them in the Seattle-Tacoma … [Read More...]
Most amazing natural wonders in Washington State
The following destinations represent some of the most interesting natural wonders in around Washington State. We've … [Read More...]
Plan your next getaway–rent an RV!
Advertiser article It's been a long, rainy, and cold spring but summer has finally arrived—or so we can only hope! … [Read More...]
Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State
One of the many benefits of living in Seattle is the amazing getaways around Washington State. The following summer … [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, … [Read More...]
