Food festivals abound in the Puget Sound region. These popular events showcase food in Seattle as well as across agriculturally rich Washington State. All are well-established annual food festivals. Except where noted, they have free admission. Food and beverage (adult or otherwise) is, of course, extra. Current and … [Read more...] about Our big list of annual food festivals
Events & Things to do
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Fort Nisqually Living History Museum at Point Defiance Park in Tacoma is a restoration of a fort that once existed on Puget Sound above the Nisqually River delta. The fort was owned by the Hudson Bay Trading Company from 1833-1869. The museum features volunteers and staff in period clothing who demonstrate crafts of … [Read more...] about Fort Nisqually Living History Museum
Video tours of lighthouses around Washington State
Washington State has many lighthouses guiding ships along treacherous shores--some historic and some still functioning. Let these YouTube videos whisk you away to these idyllic and secluded structures. (Listed roughly north to south) Video tour of 3 San Juan lighthouses This video gives a brief tour of several … [Read more...] about Video tours of lighthouses around Washington State
Video tours of Seattle’s best attractions
Here are fun, local videos on some of Seattle's best attractions: the Space Needle, Pike Place Market, CenturyLink Field, T-Mobile Park, Seattle Aquarium, MOHAI, Ballard Locks, Seattle Arboretum. Scroll down to view any of these tours from the comfort of your home. Even if you've visited these places several times, … [Read more...] about Video tours of Seattle’s best attractions
Meal Kit delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Meal kit delivery service provides all the ingredients and recipes in the delivery box to make specific dishes and meals. These meal kits bridge the gap between grocery or CSA deliveries and restaurant delivery or takeout food. About meal kits All meal kits are more expensive compared to buying groceries. … [Read more...] about Meal Kit delivery service in the Puget Sound region
Where to find food trucks in the Puget Sound region
Food trucks are a form of street food. Street food is beloved the world over for a casual eating experience, quick service, affordable prices, seasonal specialties, and a wide range of cuisines and tastes. Some Seattle food trucks are spin-offs from restaurants, bringing their cuisine to new neighborhoods. It's … [Read more...] about Where to find food trucks in the Puget Sound region
Highline College aquarium in Des Moines WA
The Marine Science and Technology (MaST) Center is the marine biology and aquarium facility of Highline College, located less than 20 miles south of Seattle in Des Moines, WA. It serves as both an educational institution and a community resource. The MaST Center works to preserve the Puget Sound ecosystem through … [Read more...] about Highline College aquarium in Des Moines WA
Reserve a spot for owl night hike at Seward Park
Seward Park in south Seattle features an old-growth forest with beautiful, natural views of Lake Washington and Mount Rainier (on days the “mountain is out”). The Park is home to an environmental center, a partnership between National Audubon Society and Seattle Parks & Recreation. Check their calendar for … [Read more...] about Reserve a spot for owl night hike at Seward Park
Cultural heritage festivals in the Puget Sound region
We have a lot of festivals in the Puget Sound region, some say more than many other places in the country. At Greater Seattle on the Cheap, we provide information for hundreds of festivals and fairs throughout the year, including many cultural heritage festivals. These festivals especially feature Asian, Black … [Read more...] about Cultural heritage festivals in the Puget Sound region
Our reader’s favorite things to do in 2019
At the beginning of the year, we look at our readers' favorite things to do in the past year. In the list below we've arranged popular seasonal activities first, followed by articles that were popular throughout the year and not attached to any particular season or holiday. Most popular seasonal activities The New … [Read more...] about Our reader’s favorite things to do in 2019
24-hour restaurants offer dining all day and all night
When you're hit with a late night (or very early morning) snack attack, these are your go-to restaurants. Place you can grab a bite to eat any time of day. Besides well-known national chain restaurants, we’ve listed locally-grown eateries and 24-hour grocery stores that can provide substance any time of day or … [Read more...] about 24-hour restaurants offer dining all day and all night
93 Free attractions around the Puget Sound region
These are some of the Seattle-Tacoma metro area's best attractions. For any of these activities, you can easily spend an hour or two—and some the better part of a day. Best of all, they’re free and many are available year-around. Ballard Locks, officially named Hiram M. Chittenden Locks connects the (fresh) waters … [Read more...] about 93 Free attractions around the Puget Sound region
Month-by-month free and cheap things to do
Our month-by-month list of free and cheap things to do in the Puget Sound region includes mostly free or cheap events (those with admission of $15 or less). For higher priced events that are popular or unique, we point out ways you can save on admission and other expenses. These lists are revised throughout the year to … [Read more...] about Month-by-month free and cheap things to do
KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
KING 5's Jake Whittenberg met with me for a brief rundown of some fun things to do around Seattle that are FREE. Of course, that's what we do at GreaterSeattleontheCheap.com. We're all about having fun and enjoying life in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region, especially things to do that help you keep more of … [Read more...] about KING 5’s Jake Whittenberg teams up with GSOTC
