One reason to go to a wine tasting is to try several wines at one time, allowing you to compare the characteristics of the different wines, and figure out which ones you prefer. There are no right or wrong answers. It’s like any other food or beverage preference. Some people prefer chicken over beef, broccoli over … [Read more...] about Wine tasting in Seattle and the Puget Sound region
Hobbies & Interests
Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Listed below are arboretums and botanical gardens* in cities throughout the Puget Sound region. Most gardens specialize in one or more aspects of Pacific Northwest native plants. A few offer non-native varieties and some have exotic specimens from far flung corners of the globe. These public gardens are regularly … [Read more...] about Our big list of public gardens and garden tours
Tours & Special Events at Seattle Japanese Garden
The Seattle Japanese Garden is located in Madison Valley within the Washington Park Arboretum. Over 100,000 people visit every year, including locals as well as visitors from around the world. It is one of the most highly regarded Japanese-style gardens in North America. About Japanese Gardens Gardens in Japan … [Read more...] about Tours & Special Events at Seattle Japanese Garden
Free trade magazine subscriptions
If you want to get ahead, or stay ahead in today's competitive business environment, it helps to keep up with trends and technology. TradePub.com offers free business and technology trade magazine subscriptions and technical document downloads. Trade publications want you to have the information you need to do … [Read more...] about Free trade magazine subscriptions
Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
The Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region has its fair share of car shows, car clubs, and swap meets to satisfy car and motorcycle enthusiasts living or visiting the region. We've listed the key (get it?) events and organizations throughout the state. Find a calendar of upcoming car shows and related events below. Auto … [Read more...] about Our big list of car shows and auto clubs
Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
Bird watching is a popular activity for many residents and visitors in the Puget Sound region. More than 500 bird species have been observed in Washington State. It is relatively easy to see and study birds in the wild. Birdwatching is one of the fastest growing recreational activities in the country. Washington … [Read more...] about Bird Watching in the Puget Sound region
Dance lessons and social dancing around the Sound
The following free and cheap dance classes and social dances are offered at dance studios and ballrooms around the Puget Sound region. They feature classes and dances in a variety of styles including contra, country, line, salsa, soul, swing, and several others. A few dance classes are free and others are $15 or less … [Read more...] about Dance lessons and social dancing around the Sound
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
Walking labyrinths in Washington State
A labyrinth is a single, methodical path leading to a center point. Although a labyrinth is like a maze in appearance, unlike a maze it has only one path (unicursal) and no dead ends. There’s no getting lost in a labyrinth. These pathways have been used for thousands of years for various rituals and ceremonies. … [Read more...] about Walking labyrinths in Washington State
January events and entertainment
Our January events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Holidays and special events include New Year's Day (January 1st), Martin Luther King Jr. Day (3rd Monday, January 20), and Lunar New Year (January 25, 2020). January is also a popular time for consumer shows. … [Read more...] about January events and entertainment
Planetarium shows in the Puget Sound region
The following planetariums and observatories in the Puget Sound region and around Washington State have regularly scheduled public astronomy shows that have free or cheap admission of $15 or less. Planetariums feature digital videos displayed on a dome-shaped screen with breathtaking images of the universe or … [Read more...] about Planetarium shows in the Puget Sound region
Fun ways to volunteer around Puget Sound
Volunteer opportunities These organizations and events offer opportunities for adults to contribute volunteer hours, while meeting like-minded people and enjoying a sense of community. Some volunteer opportunities include tangible benefits such as t-shirts, discounts, and free admission. Requirements and … [Read more...] about Fun ways to volunteer around Puget Sound
Free fun things to do at the library might surprise you
Libraries are a great resource for anyone looking for fun, free things to do, as well as someone who wants to learn a new skill or needs help with technology, learning, languages, and more. There is more to do at the library than you might ever imagine. Besides checking out books, you can take advantage of the … [Read more...] about Free fun things to do at the library might surprise you
Glass Blowing Studios and Glass Art Galleries
Only Murano island, near Venice, Italy has more glassblowing studios than found in Seattle. Read more about the history of glass and development of the art in Seattle: While the history of glass is, as the saying goes "old as dirt", glass blowing, manufactured glass, and glass art is much more … [Read more...] about Glass Blowing Studios and Glass Art Galleries
Our list for disaster relief and charitable donations
The best way to help whenever a disaster strikes at home or abroad is to donate money to reputable, established charities. Clean-up and rebuilding takes months of effort, and sometimes years. Every dollar you donate to well-established aid organizations will go toward relief efforts. Experts say whatever you … [Read more...] about Our list for disaster relief and charitable donations
