Seattle Pride celebrates the Northwest's LGBTQ rights movement since its first coming out in the Puget Sound region in 1974, the year of the inaugural Seattle Pride celebration. About Stonewall Historically, Pride Parades everywhere honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, the scene of a police raid over liquor … [Read more...] about Seattle & Puget Sound Pride Parades & Festivals
Entertainment
Month-by-month food festivals
The following food festivals are some of the most popular events showcasing food in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. All are well-established annual food festivals. Except where noted, they have free admission. Food and any beverage (adult or otherwise) is, of course, extra. These food festivals include … [Read more...] about Month-by-month food festivals
Free weekend culture festivals at Seattle Center Festal
Festál, presented by Seattle Center in partnership with community organizations, is a year-long series of FREE cultural festivals that honor the richness and diversity of the Pacific Northwest. Seattle Center Festál presents these free world festivals on weekends throughout the year. Each event highlights the distinct … [Read more...] about Free weekend culture festivals at Seattle Center Festal
Free or cheap June festivals in Seattle and around Puget Sound
These June fairs, festivals, parades, and shows around the Puget Sound region have free or cheap admission ($15 or less). We sometimes include significant events with an admission fee higher than $15, if there are discounts or volunteering opportunities that allow you to enjoy the event for $15 or less. In June, … [Read more...] about Free or cheap June festivals in Seattle and around Puget Sound
11 Puget Sound lighthouses you can visit for free
Here’s our list of recommended lighthouses in the Puget Sound region. In the following list, they are arranged north to south. All lighthouses are free to visit, though most will gladly accept donations. Lighthouses inside Washington State Parks require a Discover Pass ($10/day, $30/annual). A couple sites have … [Read more...] about 11 Puget Sound lighthouses you can visit for free
25 free tours (and a couple cheap ones)
We found a cache of free tours (and a few cheap ones at $15 or less) that visitors and residents alike will enjoy. Each tour is unique to Seattle, something you won't find anywhere else. We think that makes them priceless. But, we'll take free! The free tours included guided tours, self-guided tours, and walking … [Read more...] about 25 free tours (and a couple cheap ones)
Free events and cheap tickets to Seattle Opera
Some of the links in this post are special! When you make a purchase through our links, we might earn a commission at no additional cost to you.
Seattle Opera presents entertaining and insightful previews and lectures about the operas they produce every season. Get an inside look as you discover the beauty of opera or deepen your personal connection to the enjoyment of the opera. There are many ways to enjoy opera for free in Seatte: Live broadcasts from the … [Read more...] about Free events and cheap tickets to Seattle Opera
Free book readings in Seattle bookstores and libraries
As reported by the Huffington Post on May 15, 2012, Seattle and Bellevue rank among the top 20 most well-read cities in the country, according to an annual list compiled by Amazon, based on book and literature sales on their website. So, if you decide to attend a reading, you'll have plenty of company! What is a book … [Read more...] about Free book readings in Seattle bookstores and libraries
How to save on tickets to Tacoma Rainiers minor league baseball games
The Tacoma Rainiers is the Triple AAA Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners Professional Baseball Club, and a member of the Pacific Coast Minors League. The Rainiers play their home games at Cheney Stadium, just 26 miles south of the Mariner's at Safeco Field in Seattle. About the Tacoma Rainiers Following a … [Read more...] about How to save on tickets to Tacoma Rainiers minor league baseball games
How to get discount tickets to Seattle Mariners baseball games
Here are several ways to save on single tickets to Seattle Mariners home games. Note that children two years of age and under do not require a ticket to attend a game, provided they sit on the lap of an accompanying adult. Once a child turns three, they will need their own ticket to enter the ballpark. Most of these … [Read more...] about How to get discount tickets to Seattle Mariners baseball games
See first-run movies CHEAP with a discount MoviePass at Seattle area theaters
MoviePass is a lot like Netflix, except it's for movie theaters not your home screen. Simply put, you pay a monthly fee and get to lots of movies for a low, low price. MoviePass is accepted at 4,000 theaters nationwide. We checked a couple Seattle-area theaters and found big chains on the MoviePass theater list, … [Read more...] about See first-run movies CHEAP with a discount MoviePass at Seattle area theaters
Free or cheap March festivals in Seattle and around Puget Sound
These March festivals in Seattle and the Puget Sound region have free or cheap admission ($15 or less). We sometimes include higher priced festivals, noting any available discounts or ways to enjoy the event at a reduced (or free) price. We’re all about the free. March 1-4, 2018. Emerald City Comicon in Seattle … [Read more...] about Free or cheap March festivals in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Live music at Blue Moon Tavern in Seattle
Blue Moon Tavern makes Seattle's top ten list of oldest bars in the city. Opened in 1933, it's as quintessential as a dive bar can be. Rough around the edges. Good prices and strong drinks. Peanut shells on the floor. Bathrooms recommended only to the desperately inebriated. Located one mile west of the University … [Read more...] about Live music at Blue Moon Tavern in Seattle
Free and cheap Holi Festivals of Color in Seattle and around Puget Sound
The festival of Holi (also known as Dhulandi) is celebrated every year in early spring, typically on the day after the full moon in early March. The Holi festival celebrates good over evil and is to remind us to always keep faith in ourselves. It's one of the best ways to welcome spring. At the fervent celebration, … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Holi Festivals of Color in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Seattle bike show, travel, golf & adventure expo is 3X the fun
Three festivals in early spring in Seattle are all part of the Outdoor Recreational Festival at CenturyLink Field Event Center. The kiddos can tagalong for free, so it makes a great family outing as there is sure to be something for everyone. Buy a ticket for any of these shows, and get into all of them. The … [Read more...] about Seattle bike show, travel, golf & adventure expo is 3X the fun