Our event calendar features fun, free, and cheap things to do around the Puget Sound region. For this weekend of May 14-16, 2021, you'll find virtual (online, streamed) as well as live events. Our website serves primarily six counties on Puget Sound: Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Kitsap, King, and Pierce. Based on … [Read more...] about Live & virtual events and things to do this weekend
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Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)
Bowling centers, schools, and other community organizations have worked together to provide affordable bowling to kids and families. It's a great summer activity designed by bowling centers to give back to the community and to provide a safe, secure, and fun way for kids to spend time this summer. About … [Read more...] about Free summer bowling for kids (and their adults)
These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!
Seattle-Tacoma museums are beginning to re-open (again). We remain hopeful! Check this page for a list of museums around the Puget Sound region that have already re-opened, or expect to re-open soon. We'll update the page regularly, so feel free to come back from time-to-time to see what new outings may be available to … [Read more...] about These Seattle-Tacoma museums have re-opened!
Farmers markets in the Puget Sound region
Washington State farmers markets provide a diversity of fresh produce, including fruits. vegetables, herbs, and flowers (edible and otherwise). You can also find other locally grown products, including meats, poultry, fish and shellfish, eggs, and a wide variety of value added-farm products such as preserves, ciders … [Read more...] about Farmers markets in the Puget Sound region
Van Gogh: Seattle-Tacoma digital art exhibits
Immersive digital art exhibits are popular around the globe, drawing crowds to sold out shows. These walk-through (and sometimes drive-thru) art shows are set to music and offer a 360-degree visual and audio experience. There are currently several traveling shows featuring the work of Dutch painter Vincent van Gogh. … [Read more...] about Van Gogh: Seattle-Tacoma digital art exhibits
Summer camps & school break camps
We've updated our summer camps list for 2021 and indicated those that are cancelled and those that are accepting registration. There is a lot of variety in summer camps schedules and activities in the Seattle-Tacoma metro region. There are day camps, weekly camps, half-day camps, full day camps, and overnight camps. … [Read more...] about Summer camps & school break camps
Woodland Park Zoo is a safe, outdoor experience (except for the dinosaurs)
Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo is a 92-acre urban oasis located on Phinney Ridge. The Zoo presents exhibits featuring animals in their natural habitat, is accredited by the Association of Zoos & Aquariums, and certified by the American Humane Conservation program. The zoo is dedicated to wildlife … [Read more...] about Woodland Park Zoo is a safe, outdoor experience (except for the dinosaurs)
Rent an RV for summer vacation or travel
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Advertiser article Summer is coming! It’s time to leave the house you’ve been stuck in all year and venture out to the beach, the mountains or the parks. But how can you do that safely? Travel is full of cramped airplanes and crowded rest stops that you may not be ready to revisit. Your solution: Rent an … [Read more...] about Rent an RV for summer vacation or travel
How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
It's easy to start vegetable gardening. Well, it can be. Read on for several ideas for getting started in small, easy ways. Vegetable gardening is a great family activity or for anyone. It's one of the most rewarding home projects you can do. Whether you own or rent a house, or live in a condominium or apartment, … [Read more...] about How to start a vegetable garden in the Pac NW
Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Here’s our list of popular u-pick crops and when to pick them around the Puget Sound region. In addition, we provide links to a list of farms for each u-pick crop. If you are originally from the southeast or southwest United States, you will find the growing seasons in Washington State to be later than … [Read more...] about Month-by-month u-pick crops around Puget Sound
Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State
One of the many benefits of living in Seattle is all the amazing getaways around Washington State. The following summer vacation ideas are some of the most beautiful sites in the United States. You can head out for a day trip, a long weekend getaway, or a long family vacation. You'll spend less time getting there … [Read more...] about Best summer vacation ideas in Washington State
