Here's a list of printable coloring pages for your kids or the kid in you! Download and print these free coloring pages for a rainy day activity, to support Seattle sports teams, during the Christmas holiday, or any time you or kids are looking for something fun and cheap to pass the time. We love it because anyone can … [Read more...] about New! added 6/4/20. Free printable coloring and activity pages for kids and adults
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Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2020 in Washington State
National Fishing and Boating Week, a national celebration that takes place the first week of June every year. The celebration highlights the ways in which fishing and recreational boating enhance people's' quality of life and preserve our country's natural beauty. Boating and Fishing are fun, stress-relieving … [Read more...] about Free Fishing Days June 6-7, 2020 in Washington State
Guide to Washington State voting and elections
Here is a list of resources for voting and election information if you live in Washington State. While these lists do not exhaustively include every available political resource, we have made every effort to provide a balanced list of partisan and non-partisan organizations. Consider it your free guide to shaping your … [Read more...] about Guide to Washington State voting and elections
Vote by Election Day: 8/4/20. It’s smart. And free!
All of Washington State votes by mail. If you are a registered voter, you'll receive your ballot and voters' pamphlet through the U.S. mail about 15-20 days prior to the election (earlier to military and overseas voters). Ballots and voters’ pamphlets are mailed separately by bulk mail, so may arrive in your … [Read more...] about Vote by Election Day: 8/4/20. It’s smart. And free!
Free Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
Fremont Solstice Fair & Solstice Parade every June coincides with the Summer Solstice. The funky, friendly Fremont neighborhood celebrates all aspects of community: art, spirit, sharing, and working together to help each other. During Fremont Fair weekend, people from all walks of life come together to shop, eat, … [Read more...] about Free Fremont Fair and Solstice Parade
All about National Doughnut Day
We found out not only how National Doughnut Day got its start, we've delved into the history and mystery of these fried wonderments. Makes a good read while you enjoy a donut on National Doughnut Day, celebrated in donut shops across the country, every first Friday in June. About National Doughnut Day The … [Read more...] about All about National Doughnut Day
Sound Taps at 3PM on Memorial Day
Memorial Day celebrations across the U.S. will look a bit different this year, with most picnics, parades, and services canceled due to the coronavirus outbreak. That's why CBS News "On the Road" correspondent Steve Hartman is teaming up with retired Air Force bugler Jari Villanueva to keep the spirit of the holiday … [Read more...] about Sound Taps at 3PM on Memorial Day
July 4, 2020 fireworks in the Puget Sound region
Here's our annual list of where to see free public fireworks in Seattle, Tacoma, Everett, Bellevue, Kirkland, JBLM, and 22 other cities and communities north, south, east, and west of Seattle. Due to COVID-19 and the Governor's stay at home order, all July 4th fireworks shows are cancelled for 2020. To help you … [Read more...] about July 4, 2020 fireworks in the Puget Sound region
Memorial Day Weekend: virtual Northwest Folklife Festival 2020
Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts. Folklife is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer, with four days of jam-packed excitement all day and into the night. From Home to Home: Northwest Folklife Festival 2020 goes online! For … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend: virtual Northwest Folklife Festival 2020
Military freebies and deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Retailers and restaurants offer many discounts and freebies over the Memorial Day weekend. So we’ve gathered them together in a list below. Most of these deals are only for military personnel or veterans, but some are available to anyone. Still others aren’t specifically for Memorial Day and many are available … [Read more...] about Military freebies and deals for Memorial Day Weekend
Memorial Day Weekend events 2020
Memorial Day is a National holiday observed annually on the last Monday in May. The holiday honors men and women who have died while serving in the U.S. military. It’s also the unofficial beginning of summer. To observe Memorial Day, many military cemeteries and war memorials hold commemorative events to honor and … [Read more...] about Memorial Day Weekend events 2020
Mother’s Day 2020 brunch and dinner ideas
Here are suggestions for brunch or dinner menus suitable for a Mother's Day celebration. Ideas include restaurant delivery options, "to go" meals, meal kit options, and links to recipes for a do-it-yourself party. Don't forget flowers. Local farmer flowers have a variety of ways for you to buy fresh local … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day 2020 brunch and dinner ideas
Mother’s Day 2020 gift ideas and things to do
Mother’s Day is observed in different ways around the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation to make Mother’s Day an official holiday on the second Sunday of May. Many families honor their mom with flowers, cards, gifts, … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day 2020 gift ideas and things to do
Help WSDA trap Asian giant hornets July-October 2020
As you may have heard, Asian giant hornets have been found in Washington State. So far, there are no known sightings of these pests anywhere else in the United States. The Washington State Department of Agriculture invites the local community to help trap these uninvited and unwelcome pests. WSDA asks that … [Read more...] about Help WSDA trap Asian giant hornets July-October 2020
Air shows in the Puget Sound region
Seattle made aviation history in 1916 when William E. Boeing and Navy Lt. Conrad Westervelt formed the Boeing Airplane company, and hired self-taught aviation tinker Herb Munter to build the company's first aircraft, the B&W seaplane. Read more about Boeing and Early Aviation in Seattle at historylink.org, … [Read more...] about Air shows in the Puget Sound region
