Local coffee roasters and national retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with freebies and discounts on National Coffee Day, September 29: Seattle coffee roasters & … [Read More...]
Featured this week
Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Art galleries may open for Phase 2 of Washington State's Safe Start plan. Some art walks have re-opened but there may be a mix of in-person and virtual experiences. Some art … [Read More...]
Our big list of Halloween haunted houses
The following list of Seattle and Puget Sound Halloween attractions and haunted houses are very scary and intended for adults and teens. Some of these attractions are indoors, some … [Read More...]
2020 Virtual Thriller lessons and worldwide dance
Performed in over 150 cities throughout 30 countries, Thrill The World (TTW) is an annual worldwide simultaneous dance of Michael Jackson's “Thriller" for world records and … [Read More...]
Restaurant deals and discounts
This list of restaurant discounts features local and chain restaurant dining deals we've heard about in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. The food and drink deals with an expiration … [Read More...]
Where to find u-pick pumpkin patches and farm stands
Below, we provide links to pumpkin patches and farm stands selling picked pumpkins in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area around the Puget Sound region. Some pumpkin patches are … [Read More...]
Live & virtual events and things to do this weekend
Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For the weekend of September 25-27, 2020, you'll find virtual as well as live … [Read More...]
Low power FM community radio stations in the Puget Sound region
Have you ever gone to the drive-in movies and turned on your radio to hear the audio of the film? Or tuned into a station listed on a highway sign for ferry, highway, or weather … [Read More...]
Our big list of Washington State ski ticket discounts
There are 13 Washington State ski areas, 10 in the West and Central parts of the state and 3 in the East: Nine ski areas in the Cascade Range nearest the Seattle-Tacoma metro … [Read More...]
Delivery Services
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...]
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...]
Events & Things to do
Free “Festál” ethnic festivals at Seattle Center
Festal is a year-long series of FREE cultural festivals that honor the richness and diversity of the Pacific … [Read More...]
National Coffee Day freebies & discounts Sept 29
Local coffee roasters and national retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day with freebies and discounts on National … [Read More...]
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
A recreational vehicle (RV), whether it's a family-size trailer, small camper for two, or luxurious motor home for … [Read More...]
Our Big Neighborhood family festivals in Seattle
Our Big Neighborhood family festivals area opportunities to share folk, ethnic and traditional arts. With events … [Read More...]
Our big list of free & cheap tours (live and virtual)
We found a cache of free tours (and a few cheap ones at $15 or less) that visitors and residents alike will enjoy. Each … [Read More...]
Wild Waves Water Park and Amusement Rides in Federal Way
Wild Waves Water Park and Theme Park in Federal Way is over 70 acres and the largest water park in the … [Read More...]
Our big lists of fun
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
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 live & virtual music shows & concerts
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
Our big list of boat shows & waterfront festivals
Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings
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...]
Best used clothing and consignment stores
Our list of the best second-hand clothing stores in Seattle and surrounding cities in the Puget Sound region. We’ve … [Read More...]
What’s open/closed: July 7 update to WA ‘Safe Start’
On May 29, Gov. Jay Inslee released a county-by-county based “Safe Start” reopening plan for resuming recreational, … [Read More...]
Best places to browse, buy, and trade used books
The following organizations are great places to buy used books in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Some also hold … [Read More...]
Practical Matters
Free repair of your broken stuff around Puget Sound
Got broken stuff? Are you favorite jeans torn? At "repair cafes", you can bring broken household items or torn clothing … [Read More...]
Getaway: Annual festivals in Leavenworth (120 mi. E)
Leavenworth, Washington is a small town (pop. ~2,000) about 120 miles east of Seattle. Nestled in the western foothills … [Read More...]
Where to get a flu shot (influenza vaccination)
Even if you don't usually get a flu shot and even though most of us are staying at home, socially distancing, wearing … [Read More...]
Getaway: Grand Coulee Dam recreation area (230 mi. NE)
Grand Coulee Dam, located 230 miles northeast of Seattle on the Columbia River in north-central Washington State. The … [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...]
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...]
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 roughtly north to … [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...]
