Here are our suggestions for restaurants and pubs in the Seattle area who offer Irish-inspired menus and drinks, appropriate for celebrating St. Patrick's Day (March 17) or any time! Featured St. Patrick's Day events in Seattle & Tacoma Kells Irish Restaurant & Bar | Seattle (21+ only) in Pike Place Market's … [Read more...] about Recommended restaurants, bars, and Irish Pubs for St. Patrick’s Day
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Daffodil festival every March in La Conner WA
The La Conner Daffodil Festival is a relative newcomer to the Pacific Northwest flower festivals lineup. During the month of April, there is the long-running Daffodil Parade in Pierce County, began in 1934. And of course, the internationally known Skagit Valley Tulip Festival, which began in 1984. Since 2015, La … [Read more...] about Daffodil festival every March in La Conner WA
When is daylight saving time?
Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. Officially, the time change occurs each designated Sunday at 2:00 A.M. However, most of us reset clocks before we go to bed so that we wake up and know the … [Read more...] about When is daylight saving time?
Quick dinner recipes for spring: pizza, pasta, curry, soups, and more
These quick dinner recipes for spring use budget-friendly leftovers from holiday meals, including St. Patrick’s Day corned beef, Passover beef brisket, Easter ham and hard-cooked eggs, and Cinco de Mayo avocados, rice, and beans. These recipes also make use of seasonal vegetables including asparagus, broccoli, cabbage, … [Read more...] about Quick dinner recipes for spring: pizza, pasta, curry, soups, and more
15 fish hatcheries you can visit in Washington State
You may not know there are many, many salmon fish hatcheries throughout Washington State. Fish hatcheries here and across the country help manage and restore America's fish populations. Together, the hatcheries support a variety of fish species and habitat conservation, endangered species recovery, tribal fishing … [Read more...] about 15 fish hatcheries you can visit in Washington State
Annual bird count events
Bird populations are always shifting and changing. Bird count events help collect data that highlight changes in bird populations, from weather and other phenomena. Anyone can volunteer to participate, whether you are brand new to bird watching or an experienced "birder" familiar with many species. Annual bird count … [Read more...] about Annual bird count events
Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
Bird watching is a popular activity for many residents and visitors in the Puget Sound region and one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the country. More than 500 bird species have been observed in Washington State. It is relatively easy to see and study birds in the wild. Washington State draws … [Read more...] about Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
Rampathon, an annual program of the Master Builders Association* (MBAKS) builds FREE wheelchair access ramps for homeowners in need throughout King and Snohomish counties. Each year, members and community volunteers head to homes throughout the region to build wheelchair ramps. For FREE. Because neighbors in need … [Read more...] about Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
Dick’s Drive-In 19-cent Burger Days
Seattle's hometown favorite burger joint serving juicy burgers, hand-cut fries, and creamy old-fashioned shakes for decades. In celebration of Dick's Drive-In's anniversary, each year they roll back the price of a cheeseburger or hamburger to the original price of 19¢, just like in 1954. In order to serve all of … [Read more...] about Dick’s Drive-In 19-cent Burger Days
Lunar New Year in the Puget Sound region
We've updated this content for Lunar New Year 2025, which begins on Wednesday, January 29, 2025. It is the Year of the Snake. Snake years include 1953, 1965, 1977, 1989, 2001, 2013, and 2025. The next Snake year is 2037. The Seattle-Tacoma metro area is home to a diverse community of Asian cultures who celebrate … [Read more...] about Lunar New Year in the Puget Sound region
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
Valentine’s Day 2025: Dinner & Gift Ideas plus Things to do
Valentine's Day is celebrated every February 14 in the U.S. (and many other countries). Gifts are often exchanged between loved ones. Couples often share a romantic dinner at home or at a special restaurant. Some families like to celebrate together, adults and children. The history of the holiday is complex … [Read more...] about Valentine’s Day 2025: Dinner & Gift Ideas plus Things to do
Free things to do in February
Listed below are the free things to do in February. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our February events calendar. February 2025 free things to do 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 … [Read more...] about Free things to do in February
Best things to buy in February
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 February in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it. Prudent shoppers, plan spending to take … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in February
Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
A recreational vehicle (RV), whether it's a family-size trailer, or luxurious motor home for cross-country adventure can be a great way to get away. Hiking, biking, fishing, rock climbing, family vacations, camping, outdoor concerts, and kids sporting events…life is more accessible in an RV. Explore the possibilities … [Read more...] about Our big list of camping, sports, and RV Shows
Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Below is a comprehensive list* of movie theaters in the Seattle-Tacoma area, including independent first-run movie theaters, art film houses and second-run discount movie theaters, major cinema multiplexes, and drive-in theaters in the Puget Sound region. Check this list anytime you're in the mood to see something on … [Read more...] about Our big list of movie theaters & discount tickets
Affordable February entertainment
Our February 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 … [Read more...] about Affordable February entertainment
President’s Day: history and things to do
George Washington’s birthday is the official federal holiday celebrated on the third Monday in February. Many of us know it as President's Day, Presidents Day, or Presidents' Day. All are correct. Well, all of them are wrong. We use the same spelling as the Washington State DOR holiday schedule. The official Federal … [Read more...] about President’s Day: history and things to do
Black history month around Puget Sound
February is Black History Month, making it the perfect time to highlight African American culture and the black experience in Seattle. It is also the perfect occasion to learn more about the civil rights movement in Seattle. Civil rights movement in Seattle Seattle’s unique civil rights history challenges the way … [Read more...] about Black history month around Puget Sound
All about Groundhog Day
The tradition of Groundhog Day dates to the 1800s when German immigrants in America continued their tradition of a weather-predicting hedgehog on Candlemas Day (February 2). Since there were no hedgehogs in North America, the similarly inclined burrowing groundhog (aka woodchuck) was drafted into service. The reason … [Read more...] about All about Groundhog Day
Free stargazing events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Stargazing is simply observing the night sky. It's an enjoyable hobby enjoyed by many outdoor enthusiasts and amateur astronomers. It's an activity that can be done any time of the year, alone, with friends, or at a group "star party". You can also pursue an interest in astronomy from your backyard or neighborhood … [Read more...] about Free stargazing events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Here’s why, how, and where you can celebrate Mardi Gras
Mardi Gras translates from French as "Fat Tuesday". The holiday has roots in the Christian liturgical calendar. The Epiphany is celebrated 12 days after Christmas on January 6, the day when the Magi or Wise Men from the East followed a bright star to the Christ child in Bethlehem, bearing gifts of gold, frankincense, … [Read more...] about Here’s why, how, and where you can celebrate Mardi Gras
Tacoma Museum of Glass free and discount admission
Tacoma Museum of Glass is a contemporary art museum on the Thea Foss Waterway. The museum has a national reputation for hosting impactful artist residencies, exhibiting national traveling exhibitions, creating unique programs for visitors, and building a permanent collection that chronicles the development of modern … [Read more...] about Tacoma Museum of Glass free and discount admission
About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip
Hibulb Cultural Center & Natural History Preserve is a museum on 50 acres of forest and wetlands on the Tulalip Reservation. Located in Western Washington, north of Everett and the Snohomish River, and west of Marysville. The Tulalip are successors in interest to the Snohomish, Snoqualmie, Skykomish, and other … [Read more...] about About the Hibulb Cultural Center in Tulalip
Outlet malls, bin/liquidation stores in the Seattle-Tacoma Metro area
From north to south, these are the major outlet malls in the Puget Sound region. All stores typically offer special sales on long holiday weekends throughout the year, including Martin Luther King Day (January), Presidents Day (February), Memorial Day (May), Labor Day (September), and Thanksgiving (November). During … [Read more...] about Outlet malls, bin/liquidation stores in the Seattle-Tacoma Metro area
