Tickets to Seattle theater, concerts, sporting events, and other nightlife can be pricey, if not out of reach for many of us. Goldstar.com is your best source for discount tickets … [Read More...]
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Find Groupon discounts on food and fun things to do
We're all about free things to do. We also believe in getting the most value for your dollar. So here is you one-stop place to find Groupon discount coupons, coupon codes, and … [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 July 30 – August 1, 2021, you'll find virtual (online, streamed) as … [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...]
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. Before you go, check their website if the weather looks iffy 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...]
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 Western … [Read More...]
Free Skateboard Parks in Seattle, Bellevue, Kirkland, and Redmond
Listed below are Seattle skateboard parks, roughly in order from north to south throughout the city. After the Seattle list, you will find a list of skateboard parks in … [Read More...]
Free summer meals for kids in the Puget Sound region
Listed below are places where kids can get free meals during summer 2021. Most programs begin the week of June 28 and are open to children up to age 18. We'll update the list if … [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. In the list below, … [Read More...]
Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide links to a list of farms for each u-pick crop. If … [Read More...]
Farmers markets in the Puget Sound region
Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers (edible and otherwise). You can also find other locally … [Read More...]
Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches
These free community spray parks offer welcome relief when temperatures soar in summer in Seattle and cities around the Puget Sound region. Kids can cool off and families can enjoy … [Read More...]
Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)
Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to provide affordable bowling to kids and families. It's a great summer activity designed by … [Read More...]
Delivery Services
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...]
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...]
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...]
Performing & Visual Arts
Goldstar discount tickets on arts & entertainment
Tickets to Seattle theater, concerts, sporting events, and other nightlife can be pricey, if not out of reach for many … [Read More...]
Find Groupon discounts on food and fun things to do
We're all about free things to do. We also believe in getting the most value for your dollar. So here is you one-stop … [Read More...]
Our big list of theaters & discount movie tickets
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie … [Read More...]
Shakespeare summer 2021 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...]
Worth a splurge? DAY IN DAY OUT Music Festival at Seattle Center
DAY IN DAY OUT (DIDO) Music Festival is a two-day, single-stage, all-ages festival in the heart of Seattle at Fisher … [Read More...]
How to get free and discount museum admission
There are dozens of museums in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. You could visit two almost every week and not hit the … [Read More...]
Our big lists of fun
Our big list of theaters & discount movie tickets
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
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
Our big list of film festivals and special movie screenings
Our big list of free & cheap tours (live and virtual)
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Shopping New & Used
Best retailers for gifts, 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...]
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...]
Find a tool library in the Puget Sound region
Like a traditional library, a Tool Library is a sustainable community resource that lends tools for short term use. … [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...]
Practical Matters
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...]
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...]
Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide … [Read More...]
Farmers markets in the Puget Sound region
Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers … [Read More...]
800 donors/day needed to sustain our blood supply
There is an on-going need for blood donation to ensure the blood supply remains available for those who need it in our … [Read More...]
2021 free park entrance days in Washington State
Take advantage of free entrance days in National Parks and Washington State Parks throughout the year. Mark your … [Read More...]
Free and cheap meditation resources
Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress or “unplug” from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life. … [Read More...]
Home gardening resources and plant sales
Gardening in the Puget Sound region gets the advantage of rich volcanic soils, abundant rain, and year-round temperate … [Read More...]
