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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...]
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...]
Best places to find used books in the Puget Sound region
The following organizations regularly hold used book sales in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. It's a great way … [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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Best retailers for gift ideas, 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...]
Holiday Guide
Our guide to Black Friday shopping in Seattle
Thanksgiving Weekend is the one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, from the day after Thanksgiving (Black … [Read More...]
Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Here are our suggestions for Cyber Monday online shopping deals, especially if you live in the Seattle metropolitan … [Read More...]
What’s open and closed on Thanksgiving Day
We’ve summarized holiday closures for different types of businesses. All government offices and many non-retail … [Read More...]
Affordable Thanksgiving turkey dinner to go
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, Puget Sound area grocery stores offer prepared Thanksgiving dinner … [Read More...]
Seattle restaurants open on Thanksgiving Day
If you prefer to dine out for Thanksgiving dinner at a restaurant, check our list of locally owned and operated Seattle … [Read More...]
Free things to do Thanksgiving weekend
We found several free things to do over Thanksgiving Weekend sure to put you in a holiday mood. They include many … [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...]
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...]
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...]
Entertainment & Nightlife
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...]
Restaurant discounts just for seniors
According to a recent Zagat survey, the average cost of dining out ranges from $28-$48 in cities across the country. If … [Read More...]
Glass Blowing Studios and Glass Art Galleries
Only Murano island, near Venice, Italy has more glassblowing studios than found in Seattle. Read more about the history … [Read More...]
Stadium tours: CenturyLink, Safeco Field, Husky Stadium
Stadium tours of Seattle's professional and collegiate football, soccer, and baseball fields include exclusive … [Read More...]
300+ annual festivals, fairs, parades & shows
Our calendar list of festivals, fairs, parades, expos, and consumer shows around the Puget Sound region includes mostly … [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...]
Performing & Visual Arts
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...]
Free social justice movies spark conversation
“Meaningful Movies” are neighborhood film and discussion events, organized around the principles of social justice … [Read More...]
Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Art walks happen almost every weekend somewhere in Seattle or around the Puget Sound region. During these events, nearby … [Read More...]
Sports & Recreation
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...]
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...]
King County Park blog has up-to-date info
King County park system covers 26,000 acres of public lands. That's an unlimited amount of awesome. The award-winning … [Read More...]
Free and cheap outdoor activity — try orienteering
If you like being outside and exploring nature, then try orienteering--a sport of navigation. Not only does orienteering … [Read More...]
Free boat rides every Sunday on Lake Union
Every Sunday of the year, the Center for Wooden Boats (CWB) on South Lake Union in Seattle offers free boat rides. The … [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
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...]
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...]
Our list for disaster relief and charitable donations
The best way to help whenever a disaster strikes at home or abroad is to donate money to reputable, established … [Read More...]
Family loaner backpack for Arboretum adventures
Washington Park Arboretum holds a world class collection of woody plants that can be explored independently, as well as … [Read More...]
Free and safe places for teens around Puget Sound
Here's a list of free (and low cost) places in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region where teens can hang out and do … [Read More...]
Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) was founded in 1953 by a group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were … [Read More...]
Shopping Tips
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...]
Find the best deals with free aggregator app
If you like to spend money on services and goods, then a deal aggregator can be a great tool. Instead of signing up … [Read More...]
Best things to buy in November
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
Surplus stores, auctions, and salvage materials
At surplus stores and auctions, you can find new as well as used office supplies and equipment, plus military and army … [Read More...]
