Thanksgiving is a federal holiday always celebrated on the fourth Thursday in November. It is a secular holiday, generally regarded as a "day of thanks" and celebration with loved ones. Traditions for a day of thanks are a recurring theme in many cultures around the world. In the United States, one popular story … [Read more...] about What’s closed and open Thanksgiving Day 2022
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Thanksgiving dinner: dine-in, takeout, delivery
Check our list of locally owned Seattle restaurants and franchises offering Thanksgiving Day dinners. Our selection of restaurants ranges from casual eateries to dinner houses. Some offer a special Thanksgiving dinner menu, some offer their regular menu, and some have both options. Some offer dine-in, others have … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving dinner: dine-in, takeout, delivery
Free Christmas tree lighting events around Puget Sound
Listed below we keep a list of Christmas tree lighting celebrations in cities and communities around the Puget Sound region. In case you are wondering where we got the custom of lighting trees in winter, we dug up some interesting history. A short history of Christmas tree traditions The tradition of the … [Read more...] about Free Christmas tree lighting events around Puget Sound
Thanksgiving dinner to go from: grocers + BBQ + sushi
If you prefer to leave the cooking to someone else, Puget Sound area grocery stores offer prepared Thanksgiving dinners to go featuring turkey and vegetarian options with everyone's favorite side dishes. Pre-order a turkey dinner from local grocery stores and everything comes packaged in ready-to-heat … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving dinner to go from: grocers + BBQ + sushi
Updated for 2022: Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
Here's a list of Santa photo opportunities. They include free and paid Santa pictures. We found Santa in locations from Stanwood to Puyallup. All that, and toys, too! We're indubitably impressed. Some of the free Santa photo ops are at Christmas festivals and other holiday events featuring an appearance by Santa … [Read more...] about Updated for 2022: Where to get pictures with Santa Claus
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dips and First Day Hikes
Welcome the New Year with healthy, active outdoor fun. Polar Bear Dips are for those willing to brave icy Northwest winter water, including Lake Washington and Puget Sound. If you prefer to stay dry, then check out our list below of the many First Day Hikes at Washington State Parks around the region. Polar Bear Dip … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dips and First Day Hikes
Free Snowflake Lane Christmas parade in Bellevue
Since 2005, Snowflake Lane has strived to be the region's most festive free holiday show. Presented by The Bellevue Collection, it has become one of the Pacific Northwest’s favorite holiday traditions. The Snowflake Lane parade runs nightly from the day after Thanksgiving to Christmas Eve. Join the festivities every … [Read more...] about Free Snowflake Lane Christmas parade in Bellevue
2022 Veterans Day parades and commemorative events
Here’s our list of Veteran’s Day parades and other commemorative events in Seattle and around the Puget Sound region. If you are looking for Veteran discounts and deals, see our list of Veterans Day free meals and shopping discounts. About Veteran's Day World War I unofficially ended when the Allied nations … [Read more...] about 2022 Veterans Day parades and commemorative events
Thanksgiving weekend free and cheap things to do
We've found many things to do over Thanksgiving Weekend sure to put you in a holiday mood. They include many holiday celebrations that may inspire you, and some that may help you reflect on what's right and good, and how to see the world through the eyes of a child once again. If holiday shopping is your thing, … [Read more...] about Thanksgiving weekend free and cheap things to do
Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Here are our suggestions for Cyber Monday, which always happens right after Thanksgiving Weekend. It's a big prelude to the holiday shopping season with a focus on online shopping deals. If you live in the Seattle metropolitan region and want to add Pacific Northwest flair to your gift giving, check our list of … [Read more...] about Our top 10 picks for Seattle shopping on Cyber Monday
Our guide to Black Friday shopping in Seattle
Thanksgiving Weekend is the one of the busiest shopping seasons of the year, from the day after Thanksgiving (Black Friday) through the following Monday (known as Cyber Monday--famous for online shopping). Throughout the weekend, you can enjoy extended hours at shopping malls, sales on gifts, and décor for the … [Read more...] about Our guide to Black Friday shopping in Seattle
Voter’s Guide for the Puget Sound region
Our voter’s guide covers information about registration and voting in Washington State, especially for voters in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area and around the Puget Sound basin, including Skagit, Snohomish, Island, Kitsap, King, and Pierce counties. Listed below, you'll find information about registering, voting by … [Read more...] about Voter’s Guide for the Puget Sound region
Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the scene for Winterfest--five weeks of free and affordable family activities and holiday-inspired fun. The festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and go until New Year's Eve. The Seattle Center grounds are open 365 days a year. The Armory, Fisher Plaza, and other buildings are closed only on … [Read more...] about Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
November events and entertainment
Our November events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less, or virtual admission of $30. For more expensive events, we look for popular events with available ticket discounts … [Read more...] about November events and entertainment
Best things to buy in November
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for November in Seattle stores. Special events with shopping discounts and deals include Black/Green Friday (day after Thanksgiving, Nov 25, 2022), … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in November
Updated for 2022: Veterans Day free meals, car wash, haircuts, and more shopping discounts
Most of the Veterans Day deal below are free meals and shopping discounts for veterans and active duty personnel. A few are also available to the general public. For meaningful events honoring veterans, see our list of Veteran’s Day parades and commemorative events. Always keep in mind that prices and … [Read more...] about Updated for 2022: Veterans Day free meals, car wash, haircuts, and more shopping discounts
Free things to do in November
Listed below are the free things to do in November. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our November events calendar. November 2022 free events and things to do Featured Events are list first each day, highlighted by a photo. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our … [Read more...] about Free things to do in November
All about daylight saving time
Most of the United States begins Daylight Saving Time at 2:00 a.m. on the second Sunday in March and reverts to standard time on the first Sunday in November. Officially, the time change occurs each designated Sunday at 2:00 A.M. However, most of us reset clocks before we go to bed so that we wake up and know the … [Read more...] about All about daylight saving time
100+ fun, cheap ideas for Halloween costumes
If you are looking for cheap and easy Halloween costume ideas, you've come to the right place. We've got the lowdown on Halloween costumes you can pull together from stuff you have around the house. Our super easy costume ideas use everyday clothes and include accessories and makeup to complete the look. You'll … [Read more...] about 100+ fun, cheap ideas for Halloween costumes
Best Halloween DIY candy chutes from around the country
Starting in 2020, many households came up with clever ways to deliver Halloween candy safely to revelers in the neighborhood. Some houses simply placed treats on a table on the porch, in the driveway or yard, or some other location where trick-or-treaters could help themselves to candy. (Of course, only … [Read more...] about Best Halloween DIY candy chutes from around the country
Discount dining for Seattle Restaurant Week
Held twice annually in April and October, Seattle Restaurant Week is the Seattle-Tacoma metro area's largest discount dining celebration. About Seattle Restaurant Week It all started when local area restaurants united to thank diners for their support of the restaurant community over the years. Since its … [Read more...] about Discount dining for Seattle Restaurant Week
All the corn mazes (scary and friendly) in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
The following list of Seattle-Tacoma metro area corn mazes are popular Halloween outings for many families and an alternative "haunt" for thrill-seekers. It you are looking for haunted houses and spooky tours, check out our big list of Halloween haunted houses and spooky tours. Some corn mazes are scary. Haunted … [Read more...] about All the corn mazes (scary and friendly) in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Our big list of Halloween haunted houses and spooky tours
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The following list of Seattle and Puget Sound Halloween attractions and haunted houses are very scary and intended for adults and teens. Some of these attractions are indoors, some are outdoors, and some are a mix. Those that are indoors are often in unheated buildings. It you are looking for corn mazes, check out our … [Read more...] about Our big list of Halloween haunted houses and spooky tours
Best things to buy in October
Every month of the year, certain items are discounted due to overstock, holiday sales, or transitions from one season to the next. Here are the shopping highlights for October in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. Special events with shopping discounts and deals include Halloween (October 31). Discounted … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in October
October events and entertainment
Our October events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less, or virtual admission of $30. For more expensive events, we look for popular events with available ticket discounts … [Read more...] about October events and entertainment
