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
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What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2019
2019 Federal Holiday Dates Tuesday, January 1: New Year’s Day Monday, January 21: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day Monday, February 18: President’s Day aka Washington’s Birthday Monday, May 27: Memorial Day Thursday, July 4: Independence Day Monday, September 2: Labor Day Monday, October 14: Columbus … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on Labor Day 2019
Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend
The Boeing Air Show during Seattle Seafair Weekend is a must see for all families and thrill seekers. For many across the Pacific Northwest, summer and Seafair reach their pinnacle as the pilots behind the yokes of the "Blue" Boeing F/A-18 Hornets make their thunderous and spectacular appearance over the … [Read more...] about Where to see the Blue Angels for free Seafair Weekend
Fairs, festivals, and parades for the month of August
These August fairs, festivals, and parades in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region are primarily free community events. Some types of festivals require admission tickets, such as film festivals and music festivals. Free fairs and festivals usually offer free and paid activities. Free activities often include live … [Read more...] about Fairs, festivals, and parades for the month of August
BrickCon is an adult LEGO hobbyist’s dream
BrickCon is a four-day convention held by Adult Fans Of LEGO (AFOL), LEGO collectors, LEGO builders. Highly anticipated and attended by LEGO enthusiasts from around the country and around the world, BrickCon is the longest running LEGO convention in a single location. Part of the convention is the two-day … [Read more...] about BrickCon is an adult LEGO hobbyist’s dream
Seattle & Puget Sound Pride Parades & Festivals
Pride Parades everywhere honor the Stonewall Uprising of 1969, the scene of a police raid over liquor licensing at The Stonewall Inn, a gay bar in New York City. While raids on gay bars were carried out with some regularity, the Stonewall incident sparked several days of protests in the surrounding neighborhood. About … [Read more...] about Seattle & Puget Sound Pride Parades & Festivals
28 places to see 4th of July fireworks in the Puget Sound region
Here's our 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. To help you and your family enjoy the day, be sure to read tips and tricks for photographing fireworks in Seattle. There's also a … [Read more...] about 28 places to see 4th of July fireworks in the Puget Sound region
Tips and tricks for photographing fireworks
Photographing fireworks is challenging. Below, we offer some tips from National Geographic and other sources for capturing images of nighttime fireworks shows. Also, we list some vantage points throughout the Puget Sound region where you might be able to snap a great photo. Weather permitting, of course (always a … [Read more...] about Tips and tricks for photographing fireworks
July 4th naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center
The Seattle Naturalization Ceremony takes place on July 4th on the grounds of Seattle Center, the largest daytime Independence Day observance in the Northwest. Thousands come each year to attend this free event and to celebrate with hundreds of our newest U.S. citizens. This is by far one of the most … [Read more...] about July 4th naturalization ceremony at Seattle Center
Educate yourself on local fireworks laws
The symbolic use of fireworks on the July 4th, New Years Eve, and other celebratory events is something Americans have always enjoyed. However, for public safety reasons, many local municipalities have passed restrictive laws restricting the possession and use of fireworks. Every year there are dozens of … [Read more...] about Educate yourself on local fireworks laws
Fairs, festivals, and parades for the month of July
These July fairs, festivals, and parades in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region are primarily free community events. Some types of festivals require admission tickets, such as film festivals and music festivals. Free fairs and festivals usually offer free and paid activities. Free activities often include live … [Read more...] about Fairs, festivals, and parades for the month of July
Seattle Seahawks Blue Friday local food deals
Don’t miss Blue Friday Specials at restaurants during the Seattle Seahawks football season every September through December. When you visit these Puget Sound area restaurants on Blue Friday wearing blue or green, you can score a FANtastic 12th Man Food Specials. Taco Time Free Taco Tuesday Deal To take part in Taco … [Read more...] about Seattle Seahawks Blue Friday local food deals
Free parks pop-up in Seattle once a year
PARK(ing) Day is an annual worldwide event where artists, designers and citizens transform metered parking spots into temporary public parks. Seattle PARK(ing) Day happens only once a year, on the third Friday in September. What is Seattle PARK(ing) Day? This international event raises awareness about the importance … [Read more...] about Free parks pop-up in Seattle once a year
Free Seattle Hempfest celebrates cannabis
Seattle Hempfest is held the third weekend in August each year in Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks on the Seattle waterfront.. For over two decades it has been the largest gathering of speakers on cannabis policy reform in the world, as well as a sophisticated and socially responsible cannabis rally, and perhaps the … [Read more...] about Free Seattle Hempfest celebrates cannabis
