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Affordable music festivals in Washington State

Listed below are annual music festivals in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and across Washington State. Our list focuses on events with free or cheap admission ($15 or less). However, we include popular music festivals with higher price admission so you can plan when to splurge throughout the year. If not marked as free … [Read more...] about Affordable music festivals in Washington State

Get PAID $45 to stream sneak preview on June 22 of new family-friendly Dr. Seuss film

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Seattle Hempfest all things cannabis festival

Seattle Hempfest is held the third weekend in August each year in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on the Seattle waterfront.. For over two decades it has been the largest gathering of speakers on cannabis policy reform in the world, as well as a sophisticated and socially responsible cannabis rally, and perhaps the … [Read more...] about Seattle Hempfest all things cannabis festival

Updated for 2024: Annual Teacher Appreciation Week deals

National Teacher Appreciation Week is the first full week of May and Teacher Appreciation Day is the first Tuesday in May. During this time, we thank teachers for their contribution to our nation's children. Listed below are discounts and freebies for educators in the Seattle area. We'll update this list each year … [Read more...] about Updated for 2024: Annual Teacher Appreciation Week deals

Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass offers safe place for game play

Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass provides you with a safe and fun-filled activity for your child during summer. Chuck E. Cheese in Washington is the place for games and arcade adventures, pizza, and birthday celebrations or a fun family-night out. The main difference between Summer Fun Pass levels is the number of … [Read more...] about Chuck E. Cheese Summer Fun Pass offers safe place for game play

Seattle Rep 2024/45 season list of plays and discount tickets

There are many ways to get Seattle Repertory discount tickets. The regular Seattle Rep theater season runs September through June. Preview performances (before opening night) and Wednesday matinee are the least expensive theater ticket. Saturday/Sunday matinee and Saturday night are the most … [Read more...] about Seattle Rep 2024/45 season list of plays and discount tickets

Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend (August 2-4, 2024)

Seafair Weekend is the culmination of Seattle's summer festival. One of Seattle's favorite traditions at Genesee Park in south Seattle on Lake Washington. It's an exhilarating rite of summer like nowhere else in the country. The 3-day festival features the U.S. Navy Blue Angels highlighting the Boeing Air Show … [Read more...] about Tickets and information for Seafair Weekend (August 2-4, 2024)

How to get discount tickets to Wild Waves in Federal Way

Wild Waves Water Park & Theme Park in Federal Way is over 70 acres and the largest water park in the Northwest. Located 25 miles south of Seattle off I-5, Wild Waves is two parks for the price of one. The theme park has over 60 rides and attractions, including thrill rides, family rides, and kiddie rides. The … [Read more...] about How to get discount tickets to Wild Waves in Federal Way

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

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

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

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. But first, we've got a few tips for shopping at garage sales. And, if you're thinking about … [Read more...] about Garage sale finder map and calendar

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

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. Events listed below are well-established annual food festivals. These food festivals include “Taste” and “Bite” events as well as summer festivals, and themed events featuring Pacific Northwest foods (seafood, garlic, mushrooms, and more) as well as international … [Read more...] about Our big list of annual food festivals

Get up to $20 Amazon credit on Proctor & Gamble products

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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

Home gardening resources and plant sales

Gardening in the Puget Sound region gets the advantage of year-round temperate weather, abundant rain, and rich volcanic soils. However, Northwest gardeners also face several challenges: a shortage of sunny days, a growing season that starts later than other parts of the country, and understanding the microclimate … [Read more...] about Home gardening resources and plant sales

Museum of Flight events and tours in Seattle and Everett

The Museum of Flight (MOF) is the largest independent, non-profit, air and space museum in the world. The museum features over 175 aircraft and spacecraft, tens of thousands of artifacts, millions of rare photographs, and a world-class research library. During your visit, you can wander the galleries and talk with … [Read more...] about Museum of Flight events and tours in Seattle and Everett

Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event

Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event allows you to trade in an old car seat and receive a 20% off coupon toward a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear when you trade in your old car seat. You must be a member of the Target Circle™ loyalty rewards program—it's free and easy to join … [Read more...] about Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event

Best value gym and CrossFit

For gym memberships, CrossFit classes, and other fitness programs, we offer a list of facilities with modest fees, based on the average gym and fitness class prices in the Seattle metro area. In the lists below, we include only regular prices and initiation fees. However, many fitness retailers offer discounts at … [Read more...] about Best value gym and CrossFit

Free things to do in April

Listed below are the free things to do in April. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our April events calendar. Free events April 2025 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 April

Best things to buy in April

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 April 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 April

Affordable April entertainment

Our April 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 April entertainment