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
Fall (September, October, November)
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
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
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
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
Free things to do in October
Listed below are the free things to do in October. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our October events calendar. October 2022 free events and things to do Featured Events: In the calendar list below, the events listed first each day and HIGHLIGHTED in GRAY are FEATURED EVENTS. Featured … [Read more...] about Free things to do in October
National Coffee Day deals & discounts at local cafés September 29
Local coffee roasters and national retailers are celebrating National Coffee Day every September 29. Some offer freebies and discounts. Seattle coffee roasters & cafés Ladro Coffee Roasters & Bakery has 18 cafés to serve you. You will find the same great coffee and fresh-baked goods at any Caffe Ladro … [Read more...] about National Coffee Day deals & discounts at local cafés September 29
Oktoberfest beer festivals in the Puget sound region
Beer-themed Oktoberfest celebrations are held in many other cities around the world, some in October and some in September, which has more predictably favorable weather. The largest Oktoberfest outside of Germany is "Kitchener-Waterloo Oktoberfest" in Ontario, Canada. The largest in the United States "Oktoberfest … [Read more...] about Oktoberfest beer festivals in the Puget sound region
13 best nature walks to see Seattle fall color
In an average year, the best time to see Seattle fall color is the last week of September and first week of October. In the foothills and mountain areas, foliage peaks about one to two weeks later than at lower elevations. Depending on weather conditions, the fall season in Seattle can begin earlier, in mid-September … [Read more...] about 13 best nature walks to see Seattle fall color
Getaway: 11 scenic drives for Washington State fall color
If you are seeking Washington State fall colors, there are many beautiful, scenic drives throughout the counties in the Puget Sound regions. The colorful fall foliage is often set against deep green evergreen trees, with lakes, waterfalls, and snow-capped mountains completing the vista. The primary viewing period for … [Read more...] about Getaway: 11 scenic drives for Washington State fall color
September events and entertainment
Our September events calendar features a wide variety of affordable entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are … [Read more...] about September events and entertainment
Free things to do in September
Listed below are the free things to do from our September events calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include Labor Day. The Evergreen State Fair in Monroe closes on Labor Day, but the Washington State Fair at Puyallup Fairgrounds continues through the last weekend in September. We’ll … [Read more...] about Free things to do in September
