There's a bevy of sites on the Internet where you can get plenty of help carving a ghoulish or fun pumpkin to celebrate All Hallow's Eve. But where did the tradition of pumpkin carving originate? How did it become associated with Halloween? A short history of pumpkin carving and other Halloween … [Read more...] about Free pumpkin carving instructions and templates
Hobbies & Leisure
Family loaner backpack for Arboretum adventures
Washington Park Arboretum holds a world class collection of woody plants that can be explored independently, as well as through tours, classes, and activities hosted at the site. All parts of the Washington Park Arboretum (except the Japanese Garden), are open to the public and are free of charge. The Arboretum has 230 … [Read more...] about Family loaner backpack for Arboretum adventures
Free and safe places for teens around Puget Sound
Here's a list of free (and low cost) places in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region where teens can hang out and do the things teens do. Like, hang out. Greater Seattle Teen Hangouts Seattle Parks & Recreation Teen Programs. Seattle Parks Department offers a wide array of programming to Seattle area … [Read more...] about Free and safe places for teens around Puget Sound
Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Experimental Aircraft Association (EAA) was founded in 1953 by a group of individuals in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, who were interested in building their own airplanes. EAA is the only association that offers the fun and camaraderie of participating in the flying, building, and restoring of recreational aircraft. Membership … [Read more...] about Free small airplane rides for adults and kids
Free auto oil leak workshops around Puget Sound
Does your car leak? Does it leave spots in your parking space? An oil leak is not only bad for your car, it pollutes our local waterways. Each year, our vehicles release 7 million quarts of motor oil and other petroleum-related products into the Puget Sound watershed. Join the experts from fixcarleaks.org for a FREE … [Read more...] about Free auto oil leak workshops around Puget Sound
Exotic cars Saturdays at Redmond Town Center
Exotics@RTC is an informal Saturday gathering of car enthusiasts at Redmond Town Center. It's the largest weekly car gathering across the United States. Best of all, it's free, family-friendly, and outdoors. The gathering of exotic and very rare cars draws car owners and spectators together for mutual enjoyment of all … [Read more...] about Exotic cars Saturdays at Redmond Town Center
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 downloads, posters and more from NASA Mars Exploration Program
NASA Mars missions started with simple flybys, taking as many pictures as possible on their way past. Between 1962 and 1973, NASA's Jet Propulsion Laboratory designed and built 10 spacecraft named Mariner to explore the inner solar system -- visiting the planets Venus, Mars and Mercury for the first time, and returning … [Read more...] about Free downloads, posters and more from NASA Mars Exploration Program
Free movie vouchers when you volunteer at SIFF
SIFF is Seattle's leading year-round film organization that brings the best in international and independent film to the Seattle area. In addition to producing the Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF), held in May-June every year, the organization also operates the year-round SIFF Cinema at the Uptown Theater … [Read more...] about Free movie vouchers when you volunteer at SIFF
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
Free online stock market game program for Washington teachers and students
There is no shortage of information relating to the importance of youth and adult financial literacy. The challenge has been finding the class time in an already crowded course schedule. The Stock Market Game (SMG) is an effective answer to this challenge. It is an engaging, interdisciplinary, hands-on activity that … [Read more...] about Free online stock market game program for Washington teachers and students
Washington Bus for young adults = politics + fun
The Washington Bus is a youth-driven organization that makes politics engaging, effective and fun. The Bus develops leaders, mobilizes voters, and supports policies that advance a more just and fair Washington State. Their aim is to increase political access and participation for young people across Washington State … [Read more...] about Washington Bus for young adults = politics + fun
Free meditation podcasts for relaxation and problem resolution
The Meditation Podcast offers free recordings designed to help you in your everyday life. About The Meditation Podcast Jesse and Jeane Stern started The Meditation Podcast in 2006 with a simple mission: to create an extraordinary meditation experience for people in their everyday lives. They have been successful … [Read more...] about Free meditation podcasts for relaxation and problem resolution
Free introductory music classes at Guitar Center stores
Guitar Center (GC) stores offer free introductory lessons on a variety of musical instruments. The Workshops Series are hosted by GC instructors and include instrument-specific topics (such as guitar, bass, or ukulele), plus other aspects of music including songwriting, gigging, the music business, music creation, and … [Read more...] about Free introductory music classes at Guitar Center stores
Free HistoryLink online encyclopedia of Washington state
HistoryLink.org is the first and largest free, online encyclopedia of community history created expressly for the Internet. It written by Washingtonians, about Washington State. The content increases almost daily. New features fill gaps and enlarge upon selected subjects. Existing articles are often expanded or … [Read more...] about Free HistoryLink online encyclopedia of Washington state
