For Martin Luther King Jr Day weekend, January 18-21, 2019 check out this nuanced number of free and cheap things to do … [Read More...]
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Martin Luther King, Jr. day events 2019
Martin Luther King Day is a U.S. federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday of January. The Reverend Dr. Martin … [Read More...]
RV Shows in the Puget Sound region
A recreational vehicle (RV), whether it's a family-size trailer, small camper for two, or luxurious motor home for … [Read More...]
Home & Garden shows in the Puget Sound region
Home shows offer a day of leisurely shopping, where you can compare home and garden improvement needs, or compile a … [Read More...]
Our reader’s favorite things to do in 2018
At the beginning of the year, we look at our readers' favorite things to do in the past year based upon the number 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...]
Free guides and rebates for building a rain garden
A rain garden is a shallow planting area designed to capture and filter some of the Pacific Northwest's ubiquitous … [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...]
50 best sports bars in Seattle and the Puget Sound region
Here are our suggestions for the best sports bars, places where you can watch major league football and baseball teams … [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...]
Best value gym memberships and CrossFit classes
For gym memberships, CrossFit classes, and other fitness programs, we offer a list of facilities with modest fees, based … [Read More...]
Discounts and free stuff for Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show is the West Coast's Largest Boat Show featuring more than 1,000 recreational watercraft, from … [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...]
Wedding shows in the Puget Sound region
Wedding Shows and Bridal Expos let you see many wedding planning professionals in one place and provide lots of ideas … [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...]
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Vote on Election Day. It’s smart. And it’s free.
All of Washington State votes by mail. If you are a registered voter, you'll receive your ballot and voters' pamphlet … [Read More...]
Guide to starting a vegetable garden in the city
Home vegetable gardening is one of the most rewarding DIY (do-it-yourself) projects anyone can do, whether you own or … [Read More...]
7 design ideas from hwest Flower & Garden Show
Celebrating 30 years in 2018, the Northwest Flower & Garden Show featured inspirational, beautiful, educational, and … [Read More...]
Stretch your grocery budget: join p-patch garden
Did you know that some of your neighbors grow food in a free community garden? If you’d like to join them, here’s what … [Read More...]
Seattle parks named after African Americans
The African American legacy at Seattle Parks and Recreation is a lasting one. From the mid-1960s until 1987, … [Read More...]
Free weekend cultural festivals at Seattle Center
Festál, presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organizations, is a year-long series of FREE cultural … [Read More...]
Entertainment & Nightlife
24-hour restaurants offer dining all day long
When you're hit with a late night (or very early morning) snack attack, these are your go-to restaurants. Place you can … [Read More...]
10 places at Pike Place Market to while away time
Pike Place Market in downtown Seattle has many retail shops and attractions to explore. Plenty of guides talk about the … [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...]
300+ annual festivals, fairs, parades & shows
Our month-by-month list of festivals, fairs, parades, expos, and consumer shows around the Puget Sound region includes … [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...]
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...]
Performing & Visual Arts
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 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...]
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
Free entrance days at Washington State Parks
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your … [Read More...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
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...]
Free bike maintenance, outdoor sport classes
REI offers many free classes and events at area stores on a wide variety of recreational topics like bicycling, hiking, … [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...]
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
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 and cheap e-books + 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...]
Shopping Tips
Best things to buy in January
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to … [Read More...]
National freebies & deals at LivingOnTheCheap.com
Even though times are hard, you don't have to count squares of toilet paper or sacrifice every nicety to make ends meet. … [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...]
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...]
Practical Matters
7 ways to pay for college without loans
There are several ways to pay for college without resorting to college loans. Loans are a type of financial aid that … [Read More...]
Secrets to happiness and success
Most people want success and happiness. Achieving both is one of the tricky bits of life. And it's not the same … [Read More...]
Best discount grocery stores, warehouses, bakery outlets
Here’s our list of the best discount grocery stores, bargain warehouse stores, specialty discount grocers, and bakery … [Read More...]
Free vision and eye exams for infants 6-12 months
You can get free comprehensive vision and eye exams for children under age of one through InfantSee, a program that … [Read More...]
Help with substance abuse and needle exchange
In Washington State, 10.7% of all adults are in need of substance abuse treatment, yet in King County, 69.6% of adults … [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...]
How WA residents can save on medical marijuana
The following information is summarized for those wishing to reduce costs for their legal use of medial marijuana. You … [Read More...]
Get emergency alerts in the Puget Sound region
There are several emergency notification systems in the greater Seattle metropolitan area and throughout the Puget Sound … [Read More...]
