Listed below are arboretums and botanical gardens* in cities throughout the Puget Sound region. Most gardens specialize in one or more aspects of Pacific Northwest native plants. A few offer non-native varieties and some have exotic specimens from far flung corners of the globe. These public gardens are regularly … [Read more...] about Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
The following nurseries and garden centers offer supplies for fruit and vegetable gardening. Hardware stores and nurseries are considered essential services. Some are open for in-store shopping. Some offer online, phone, or email orders and curbside pickup. A few offer delivery on qualifying orders. Nurseries and … [Read more...] about Nurseries & garden centers in the Puget Sound region
Skagit Valley trip planner
Skagit Valley is located about 60 miles north of Seattle, making it a great destination for a weekend getaway or just a quick day trip. It’s an easy drive straight up Interstate 5 (I-5). But you can also get there (or return) via the following more leisurely routes. For a more scenic route, you can drive Washington … [Read more...] about Skagit Valley trip planner
Tours of Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium
Stadium tours of Seattle's professional and collegiate football, soccer, and baseball fields include exclusive back-of-house areas, press box, premier suites and club areas, dugouts, playing fields, and team areas. Bring your camera to capture stunning views of the Seattle skyline and sweeping vistas of … [Read more...] about Tours of Lumen Field, T-Mobile Park, Husky Stadium
Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Seattle area malls
This is a sponsored post. When you support our advertisers, you help to keep our site in business, bringing you the best deals and free events in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. Sponsored by: Cherry Hill Programs (whereisbunny.com). Read full disclosure: Privacy Policy - Affiliate Program Participation … [Read more...] about Hop to It! Book Your Bunny Photos at Seattle area malls
Bumbershoot Arts & Music Fest Labor Day weekend
Seattle's legendary Bumbershoot Music & Art Festival takes place every Labor Day weekend in the heart of the city on the 74-acre Seattle Center campus. Each year, thousands of people from across the country flock to Seattle Center to attend this acclaimed festival, which has become one of the biggest and … [Read more...] about Bumbershoot Arts & Music Fest Labor Day weekend
Big Seattle Boat Show
The Seattle Boat Show is the West Coast's Largest Boat Show featuring every kind of recreational watercraft, from stand-up paddleboards to superyachts and everything in between. The Boat Show also has acres of accessories, all the latest gear, and free boating & fishing seminars, including low-tech and high-tech … [Read more...] about Big Seattle Boat Show
Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Wedding Shows and Bridal Expos let you see many wedding planning professionals in one place and provide lots of ideas for your wedding day. You can pick up free literature and talk with wedding service providers who can help you plan a perfect wedding day. Thoughtful wedding planning ensures it will be a memorable day … [Read more...] about Our big list of wedding shows & bridal expos
Best Seattle wedding gift registries and tips
If you are a couple planning your nuptials in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area, our wedding gift registry list features some uniquely Northwest choices, as well as some wedding gift ideas that are a bit outside the box. Of course, we include a list of popular wedding gift registry sites that many couples across the … [Read more...] about Best Seattle wedding gift registries and tips
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 that is a vital part of the Puget Sound region. At this hands-on maritime museum, the exhibits are on the water and the public is encouraged to use them. CWB is dedicated to preserving maritime … [Read more...] about Center for Wooden Boats, Seattle and Camano Island
Our big list of Home & Garden shows
Home shows offer a day of leisurely shopping, where you can compare home and garden improvement needs, or compile a dream list of future home building ideas or remodeling projects. Home & garden shows have all the experts in one place for anything you may need for the home or garden. Home remodeling experts and … [Read more...] about Our big list of Home & Garden shows
Something to think about in this season of wanting
Winter is upon us. Amidst the ordinary routines of everyday life, against the backdrop of media blasts reporting violence in large cities and small towns, the political rhetoric and infighting, and the latest technological toys...the holiday season is once again here, heralded by darkening days and wind chilling … [Read more...] about Something to think about in this season of wanting
25 books to read aloud with family during the holiday season
Here are our suggestions for books to read aloud with family over the winter break. We've proposed a wide range of themes, including Christmas, Hanukkah, and Kwanzaa stories. Some Christmas books offer Christian stories and others are secular holiday stories, tales about winter, and folktales from cultural … [Read more...] about 25 books to read aloud with family during the holiday season
MOHAI celebrates 80th birthday of Seattle rock legend Jimi Hendrix
MOHAI celebrates the 80th birthday of Seattle rock legend Jimi Hendrix with a spectacular weekend-long event, highlighting the artist’s life and career, including a screening of the documentary “Live in Maui,” a rare display of some of the performer’s most iconic stage outfits, and a pop-up shop of Hendrix-themed gifts … [Read more...] about MOHAI celebrates 80th birthday of Seattle rock legend Jimi Hendrix
Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Here are our suggestions for Cyber Monday, which always happens right after Thanksgiving Weekend. It's a big prelude to the holiday shopping season with a focus on online shopping deals. If you live in the Seattle metropolitan region and want to add Pacific Northwest flair to your gift giving, check our list of … [Read more...] about Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Maximize your dining dollars with restaurant loyalty reward programs & gift cards
If you like to eat out regularly (and who doesn't), whether at fine dining restaurants or casual eateries, be sure to join a reward or loyalty program. Many restaurants are more than happy to slip you a little green in the form of a discount when you come back regularly. We have a few tips for choosing a restaurant … [Read more...] about Maximize your dining dollars with restaurant loyalty reward programs & gift cards
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 products for every occasion and gift recipient on your list. These shopping sources feature unique gifts for every special occasion, from Valentine's Day to Christmas and graduation to retirement. Many … [Read more...] about Best retailers for gifts, party supplies & holiday decor
RV rental: great for ski trips & winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
Advertiser article It's common to rent an RV or motor home for summer travel. But fall travel and winter vacations also offer many great reasons for renting an RV – weekend getaways, ski trips, holiday travel, or just some extra space at home. In many parts of the Pacific Northwest, fall is the perfect time … [Read more...] about RV rental: great for ski trips & winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
Annual Pike Place Market Harvest Festival
Celebrate the changing of the seasons at Pike Place Market’s annual Harvest Festival. Bring the whole family to the Market for a full day of fall fun across the historic 9-acre neighborhood. Meet the producers, enjoy live music, see giant pumpkin carving, watch demos, explore what’s in season, and more! Most of the … [Read more...] about Annual Pike Place Market Harvest Festival
Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
Art walks happen almost every weekend somewhere in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. During these events, nearby merchants often offer specials on food, drinks, gifts, and other fun. Scan the list below for a day and place near you--or plan a staycation to explore a new neighborhood or city through its vibrant art … [Read more...] about Free art walks from Everett to Tacoma
West Seattle Bridge reopening September 18, 2022
The West Seattle Bridge is Seattle's most used street, typically carrying more than 100,000 travelers every day. It is a major route for cars and trucks to and from the West Seattle neighborhood. The bridge is approximately 1,300 feet long across three spans and arches 140 feet above the Duwamish Waterway. The bridge … [Read more...] about West Seattle Bridge reopening September 18, 2022
Surplus stores, auctions, salvage, and recycled materials
At surplus stores and auctions, you can find new as well as used office supplies and equipment, plus military and army surplus gear, and many common and useful items. You can also find unusual or unexpected equipment and antiques. You just never know what to expect. Some surplus stores offer online catalogs or … [Read more...] about Surplus stores, auctions, salvage, and recycled materials
Family adventures at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle
Washington Park Arboretum holds a world class collection of woody plants that can be explored independently, as well as through tours, classes, and activities hosted at the site. All parts of the Washington Park Arboretum (except the Japanese Garden), are free of charge and open to the public every day from dawn to … [Read more...] about Family adventures at the Washington Park Arboretum in Seattle
Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Seafair, Seattle’s consummate summer festival, began in 1950 as Sea Fair, a 10-day "water festival". The first festival was organized by a committee of businessmen from the community to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the city*. Seafair is primarily about community, civic pride, affordable fun, and of course, the … [Read more...] about Seattle Seafair history: 1950 to present day
Plan your next getaway–rent an RV!
Advertiser article It's been a long, rainy, and cold spring but summer has finally arrived—or so we can only hope! Whether you want to head to the coast for some beach time, be dazzled by a kaleidoscope of mountain wildflowers in bloom, make a long weekend of a concert at the Gorge or winetasting in Yakima Valley, … [Read more...] about Plan your next getaway–rent an RV!