If you plan to get out on any of the many waterways in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region, be sure you are prepared. Whether you will be in a motorboat, sailboat, canoe, kayak, or paddleboard, or enjoying lakes and rivers as a swimmer or water skier, be sure to get familiar with Washington Boating Laws and water … [Read more...] about Free water safety guides & Washington boating laws
Free guided low tide beach walks in summer
During summer, you can visit Puget Sound beaches during low tide and learn about the marine plants and animals. The volunteer Beach Naturalist program runs on low-tide days throughout the summer and on select winter evenings. Local residents who want to help protect our waterways train as Beach Naturalists to help you … [Read more...] about Free guided low tide beach walks in summer
Northwest Folklife: FREE Memorial Day Weekend festival
Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts. The long holiday weekend festival includes four days of jam-packed excitement all day and into the night. The annual Festival includes thousands of participants, hundreds of volunteers, plus food and … [Read more...] about Northwest Folklife: FREE Memorial Day Weekend festival
Military freebies and deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Retailers and restaurants offer many discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. So, we’ve gathered them together in a list below. Most of these deals are only for military personnel or veterans, but some are available to anyone. Still others aren’t specifically for Memorial Day and many are available … [Read more...] about Military freebies and deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Best things to buy in May
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for May in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in May
6 Jimi Hendrix memorials in Seattle & Renton
James Marshall “ Jimi” Hendrix was born on November 27, 1942 and died September 18, 1970. Originally named Johnny Allen by his parents Al and Lucille (Jeter), his father changed Jimi’s name to James Marshall. He is renowned as one of rock n’ roll’s best guitarists with a unique left-hand playing style on a right-hand … [Read more...] about 6 Jimi Hendrix memorials in Seattle & Renton
Affordable May events and entertainment
Our May events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less, or virtual admission of $30. For more expensive events, we look for popular events with available ticket discounts that can … [Read more...] about Affordable May events and entertainment
10 cheapest places to buy gas in Seattle and Tacoma
Bookmark this page to always find the lowest price on gas in the greater Seattle metropolitan area. The list of gas prices below is continually updated, giving you real time access to the lowest price near you, in every Seattle neighborhood from Shoreline to Rainier Beach, and the eastside including Bellevue, Kirkland, … [Read more...] about 10 cheapest places to buy gas in Seattle and Tacoma
Memorial Day Weekend events
Memorial Day is a National holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. The holiday honors men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. To observe Memorial Day, many military cemeteries and war memorials hold commemorative events to honor and remember those who gave the ultimate sacrifice for … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend events
Mother’s Day brunch and dinner ideas (dine-out, takeout, homemade)
Listed below are suggestions for brunch or dinner menus suitable for a Mother's Day celebration. Our ideas include modest restaurant dining options as well as links to lots of recipes for a do-it-yourself party. Suggested Mother's Day restaurants We focus on restaurants throughout the Puget Sound region … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day brunch and dinner ideas (dine-out, takeout, homemade)
Free things to do in May
Listed below are the free things to do in May. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our May events calendar. Free events May 2024 Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don’t want you to … [Read more...] about Free things to do in May
Mother’s Day gift ideas and things to do
Mother’s Day is observed in different ways around the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation to make Mother’s Day an official holiday on the second Sunday of May. Many people decry the over-commercialization of holidays. And … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day gift ideas and things to do
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 delivery apps. We've got all the details here on the different ways to get food delivered to your door. Independent restaurant delivery We strongly encourage you to connect directly with … [Read more...] about Restaurant delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Free and cheap 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 April 26-28, 2024, you'll find all kinds of in-person and virtual events (live stream, on-demand, etc.). Greater Seattle on the Cheap serves primarily six counties on Puget Sound: Skagit, Snohomish, Island, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap things to do this weekend
Father’s Day Classic Car Show in Burien
Burien's annual Classic Car Show is held during the Strawberry Festival, which features games, food, vendors, and live music all weekend in Town Square Park. On Sunday, check out hot rods, classic and vintage cars with fellow gear heads at SW 152nd Street. Cars will line SW 152nd Street in Downtown Burien from 4th Ave … [Read more...] about Father’s Day Classic Car Show in Burien
Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches in the Puget Sound region
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 use far more water than a public community wading pool. Washington State law require public parks to fill, chlorinate, supervise, and empty … [Read more...] about Ultimate Guide to free spray parks, wading pools, beaches in the Puget Sound region
Garage sale finder map and calendar
Seattle garage sale and yard sale “season” is generally May-September. However, at any time of year, people can hold moving sales, estate sales, and consignment sales. So check our calendar list of upcoming sales below. If treasure hunting is a favorite activity, you can check our calendar list or use the garage … [Read more...] about Garage sale finder map and calendar
Shredding services help prevent costly identity theft
Shredding services are inexpensive and easy to do. Compared to the cost of fixing your credit if your identity is stolen, it's truly a bargain. To protect yourself from identity theft, it is very important to securely destroy routine, but sensitive information. Merely tossing it in the trash or recycle bin is a … [Read more...] about Shredding services help prevent costly identity theft
Wildflower hikes in Washington State
Wildflowers bloom in Washington State throughout spring and summer. Exactly where and when varies according to elevation and of course the whims of nature in any given year. Generally, wildflowers bloom at lower elevations from spring to mid-summer, and higher elevations from early to late summer, when vegetation … [Read more...] about Wildflower hikes in Washington State
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 options for a day of browsing and saving every day. All stores typically offer special sales on long holiday weekends throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Day (January), Presidents Day … [Read more...] about Outlet malls in Seattle and around Puget Sound
June – October: u-pick produce around Puget Sound
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 Sound region. In addition, we provide a link to a map of u-pick farms near you for each crop. Washington State is known worldwide … [Read more...] about June – October: u-pick produce around Puget Sound
Our big list of annual food festivals
Food festivals abound in the Puget Sound region. These popular events showcase food in Seattle as well as across agriculturally rich Washington State. All are well-established annual food festivals. Except where noted, they have free admission. Food and beverage (adult or otherwise) is, of course, extra. Current and … [Read more...] about Our big list of annual food festivals
Food deals and discounts on coffee, fast food, and fine dining
These food deals (and drink deals) and restaurant dining discounts are available throughout the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. You'll find offers from local eateries, national chains, and fast-food restaurants. As always, we focus on those with modest prices. We may also feature more expensive options that offer a … [Read more...] about Food deals and discounts on coffee, fast food, and fine dining
Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
Amazon is an online retailer that also operates physical stores, as well as provides other digital services such as streaming, cloud computing, and artificial intelligence (AI), to name a few. Headquartered in Seattle, Amazon offices, service centers, and fulfillment warehouses around the world. Consumers can buy … [Read more...] about Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products
Islam and the holy month of Ramadan
Islam is the world’s second largest religion with nearly 2 billion followers worldwide. (Christianity is the largest, around 2.4 billion.) There are an estimated 7 million Muslims (followers of Islam) in America. Islamic places of worship, known as mosques, exist in all 50 states. Muslim 101 A man from Mecca named … [Read more...] about Islam and the holy month of Ramadan