USA Hockey provides the foundation for the sport of ice hockey in America, helping young people become leaders (even Olympic heroes)l, while promoting a lifelong love of the sport. USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support and development of grassroots hockey programs. Ice hockey is for everybody. In addition … [Read more...] about Kids can Try Hockey Free in the Puget Sound region
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What’s open and closed on President’s Day 2019
Monday, February 18, 2019 is President’s Day aka Washington’s Birthday (that would be the first President, George Washington. Not Washington State's birthday, which is the same as Veteran's Day...November 11, 1889. Though the state is named for the 1st Prez-in-Chief.). President's Day is a Federal holiday and is … [Read more...] about What’s open and closed on President’s Day 2019
Low-cost life jackets at Seattle public pools
Drowning is the second leading cause of unintentional injury death for children ages 1 to 14 years. Wearing a life jacket* saves lives. Seattle Parks and Recreation and Seattle Children’s Hospital have partnered with Mustang Survival and the Coast Guard Auxiliary to offer sales of low cost life jackets at Seattle … [Read more...] about Low-cost life jackets at Seattle public pools
$25 summer language camp (grades 9-12) in Seattle
OneWorld Now! (OWN) was founded in Seattle in 2002. OWN serves diverse populations of youth, provides opportunities to learn world languages and navigate diverse cultures, and builds leadership skills. Their programs prepare students to interact in new environments and build the skills to be effective global citizens. … [Read more...] about $25 summer language camp (grades 9-12) in Seattle
Free Earth Day events in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Check out these 2018 Earth Day events in the Seattle, including volunteer cleanup events at area parks and green spaces. Many events are free, but many require that you register in advance. A few have a small fee of $10 or less. Click on the links for more information or to sign up. About Earth Day Founded in 1970 … [Read more...] about Free Earth Day events in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Tax day food freebies and other tax day discounts
To help take some of the sting out of tax day, many restaurants and other businesses are offering tax day discounts and freebies. We update this page every year as new deals roll in throughout the tax season. Some of the deals are valid for only one day, while some are longer. Applebee’s: Applebee’s is serving $1 … [Read more...] about Tax day food freebies and other tax day discounts
Daffodil Parade marches through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting
Second only to the summertime Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of the history, traditions, and growth in four Pierce County cities: Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting. The Daffodil Parade includes floats decorated with thousands of fresh-cut daffodils, just like the … [Read more...] about Daffodil Parade marches through Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting
Discount tickets and info for April fairs and festivals
These April festivals, fairs, and parades in Seattle and the Puget Sound region have free or cheap admission ($15 or less). We sometimes include significant events with an admission fee higher than $15, if there are available discounts or even volunteering opportunities that allow you to enjoy the event for free. We’re … [Read more...] about Discount tickets and info for April fairs and festivals
Getaway: Free Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
The annual Skagit Valley tulip festival runs April 1-30 and is one of the destination events for the Pacific Northwest. Skagit Valley is located on I-5, about 60 miles north of Seattle. For over three decades, every spring hundreds of thousands of people from every state across the United States and from around the … [Read more...] about Getaway: Free Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
FREE Easter Events in the greater Seattle metropolitan area
FREE (and a couple cheap) community events including Christian church services, Easter egg hunts, visits with the Easter Bunny, and other Easter-related events are happening all over the Puget Sound region leading up to Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018. About Easter While Christianity has many forms (Eastern Orthodox, … [Read more...] about FREE Easter Events in the greater Seattle metropolitan area
Free and cheap Seattle Passover resources and ideas
Passover 2018 begins at sunset (7:36 PM) on Friday, March 30 and ends at sunset (7:47 PM) on Saturday, April 7. Here are some ideas for Seattle Passover resources, including Seder ideas, haggadahs, recipes, and inspiration for teens and kids. Thanks to our sister site, NYC on the Cheap for many of the … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Seattle Passover resources and ideas
Where to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Flowering cherry trees burst into bloom, usually from late March through mid-May throughout the Pacific Northwest. The season begins with (red/pink) buds that burst into (pink/white) flower; as the flowers fade, the trees display two-tone color as (green/red) leaves start to unfold. During my years as an undergrad on … [Read more...] about Where to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
Seattle St. Patrick’s Day Parade Seattle's St. Patrick’s Day Parade takes place on the Saturday before March 17 (unless it falls on Saturday, of course). Irish Heritage Club of Seattle presents the annual event. The parade starts at 12:30 p.m. in downtown Seattle on 4th Avenue at James, then travels north on 4th Ave … [Read more...] about Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
Keep clam with $1.13 Entrees on Ivar Haglund’s Birthday
It’s that time of year again! On Tuesday, March 20, 2018 hungry seafood fans can catch a “reel” deal at Ivar’s restaurants as they pay tribute to beloved “flounder,” Ivar Haglund, and his would-be 113th birthday. On Ivar's birthday, come into Ivar’s Seafood Bar, Ivar’s Acres of Clams, Ivar’s Salmon House or … [Read more...] about Keep clam with $1.13 Entrees on Ivar Haglund’s Birthday
Spring ahead to daylight savings time second Sunday in March
Seattle will spring ahead to daylight savings time on Sunday, March 10, 2019. Daylight savings time will end on Sunday, November 3, 2019. 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. Each time zone … [Read more...] about Spring ahead to daylight savings time second Sunday in March
