For the President's Day weekend of February 15-18, 2019 check out this rapturous roundup of free and cheap things to do in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region this coming weekend in the event calendar below. In the calendar below, items listed first each day in GRAY are FEATURED EVENTS. Featured events are … [Read more...] about 110 free and cheap things to do President’s Day weekend
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What’s open and closed on President’s Day 2019
Monday, February 18, 2019 is President’s Day aka Washington’s Birthday (that would be the first President, George Washington. Not Washington State's birthday, which is the same as Veteran's Day...November 11, 1889. Though the state is named for the 1st Prez-in-Chief.). President's Day is a Federal holiday and is … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on President’s Day 2019
Outlet malls in Seattle and around Puget Sound
From north to south, these are the major outlet malls in the Puget Sound region, offering plenty of shopping and food options for a day of browsing and saving every day. All stores typically offer special sales on holiday weekends throughout the year, including Labor Day weekend, fourth of July, Memorial Day, and … [Read more...] about Outlet malls in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Home & Garden shows in the Puget Sound region
Home shows offer a day of leisurely shopping, where you can compare home and garden improvement needs, or compile a dream list of future home building ideas or remodeling projects. Home & garden shows have all the experts in one place for anything you may need for the home or garden. Home remodeling experts and … [Read more...] about Home & Garden shows in the Puget Sound region
Free stargazing every month around Puget Sound
Stargazing is simply observing the night sky. It's an enjoyable hobby enjoyed by many outdoor enthusiasts and amateur astronomers. Stargazing is an activity that can be done any time of the year, alone, with friends, or at a group "star party". Regardless of your experience level, a star party is a great time … [Read more...] about Free stargazing every month around Puget Sound
Free and cheap meditation resources
Meditation is a great way to relax and reduce stress or “unplug” from the pace and responsibilities of everyday life. The benefits of a regular meditation practice can include many positive changes such as increased focus, creativity, patience, happiness, and overall life balance. Meditation is a tradition dating … [Read more...] about Free and cheap meditation resources
Discount tickets day-of-show at 5th Avenue Theater
The 5th Avenue theater offers the following Day-of-Show discount tickets to select performances during the season: $20 Day-of-Show tickets for students and patrons under 25 years old. You must show a valid ID that verifies your student status or age when you purchase these … [Read more...] about Discount tickets day-of-show at 5th Avenue Theater
Our big list of annual film festivals
Here is the line-up of annual film festivals in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. Current festivals are listed below in date order. We update this list on a rolling basis. Once a festival is past, it's moved to the bottom of the list. We update a festival for the next year when organizers announce the new … [Read more...] about Our big list of annual film festivals
Black history month in Seattle
February is Black History Month, making it the perfect time to highlight African American culture and the black experience in Seattle. A calendar of local events celebrating black history is listed below. This is also the perfect occasion to learn more about the civil rights movement in Seattle. Civil rights movement … [Read more...] about Black history month in Seattle
Seattle parks named after African Americans
The African American legacy at Seattle Parks and Recreation is a lasting one. From the mid-1960s until 1987, Seattle Parks had the services of Willis Lee Ball, who went to work for the Seattle Parks Department when he was just 35 years old. He started as the parks recreation manager and several years later was … [Read more...] about Seattle parks named after African Americans
Here’s where to get help with income taxes this season
United States income tax season begins in late January and ends on April 15, the deadline for filing personal income tax. If April 15 falls on a Saturday or Sunday, the tax day deadline is extended to the following Monday. If the tax day deadline falls on a federal holiday, the deadline is extended by one … [Read more...] about Here’s where to get help with income taxes this season
2019 Academy Award films and Oscar night parties
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes excellence in the motion picture arts and sciences. Hundreds of millions of movie fans turn in to watch the glamorous ceremony as members of the academy are awarded an Oscar statue. 2019 Oscar Nominations were announcement Tuesday, January 22, … [Read more...] about 2019 Academy Award films and Oscar night parties
Stretch your grocery budget: join a p-patch garden
Did you know that some of your neighbors grow food in a free community garden? If you’d like to join them, here’s what you need to know. About Seattle P-Patch community garden program The name P-Patch comes from the program’s first community garden, which started in 1973 at Picardo Farm in north Seattle. So, the ‘P’ … [Read more...] about Stretch your grocery budget: join a p-patch garden
Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
Rampathon, an annual program of the Master Builders Association* (MBAKS) builds FREE wheelchair access ramps for homeowners in need throughout King and Snohomish counties. Each year, members and community volunteers head to homes throughout the region to build wheelchair ramps. For FREE. Because neighbors in need … [Read more...] about Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
