The 11-day Washington State Apple Blossom Festival is held in Wenatchee from the last weekend in April to the first weekend in May. The festival reflects the importance of the Apple Industry to Washington State, exhibiting the pride that its many volunteers take in the Wenatchee area’s spectacular natural beauty, its … [Read more...] about Getaway: Washington State Apple Blossom Festival in Wenatchee
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Advance purchase online for best ticket discount to Ballard Jazz Festival
Ballard Jazz Festival (BJF), held in the quaint-cum-trendy Seattle neighborhood along Salmon Bay, is of the Northwest's newer cultural events, but has established itself as a major addition to the Seattle music scene and a worthy destination, whether you live south of the canal or south of Portland. Each season … [Read more...] about Advance purchase online for best ticket discount to Ballard Jazz Festival
Teen Ink magazine encourages ALL teens to submit creative material
Teen Ink offers teens the opportunity to publish their creative work and opinions in a national magazine, book series, and website. Teen Ink is devoted entirely to teenage writing, art, photos, and forums. The publications offer some of the most thoughtful and creative work generated by teens today. Teen Ink's role … [Read more...] about Teen Ink magazine encourages ALL teens to submit creative material
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
Daffodil Parade marches through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting
Second only to the summertime Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of the history, traditions, and growth in four Pierce County cities: Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting. The Daffodil Parade includes floats decorated with thousands of fresh-cut daffodils, just like the … [Read more...] about Daffodil Parade marches through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting
Free or cheap April festivals in Seattle and around Puget Sound
These April festivals, fairs, and parades in Seattle and 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 available discounts or even volunteering opportunities that allow you to enjoy the event for free. We’re … [Read more...] about Free or cheap April festivals in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Getaway: Free Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
The annual Skagit Valley tulip festival runs April 1-30 and is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest. Skagit Valley is located on I-5, about 60 miles north of Seattle. For over three decades, every spring hundreds of thousands of people from every state across the United States and from around the … [Read more...] about Getaway: Free Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
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
Where to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Flowering cherry trees burst into bloom, usually from late March through mid-May throughout the Pacific Northwest. The season begins with (red/pink) buds that burst into (pink/white) flower; as the flowers fade, the trees display two-tone color as (green/red) leaves start to unfold. During my years as an undergrad on … [Read more...] about Where to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
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
$15 previews from Pacific Northwest Ballet
Pacific Northwest Ballet is one of the largest and most highly regarded ballet companies in the United States. PNB was founded in 1972 as Pacific Northwest Dance Association under the aegis of Seattle Opera Association. The Company became an independent organization in September 1977 and was renamed Pacific … [Read more...] about $15 previews from Pacific Northwest Ballet
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
