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 Independence Day 2019
Spring: March-April
Take a hike! Metro bus to Cascade trailheads
"Trailhead Direct” is a seasonal service that operates on weekends and designated holidays from spring through fall. The designated holidays are Memorial Day, Independence Day, and Labor Day. The service provides access to some of the most beautiful places King County has to offer with convenient, reliable and … [Read more...] about Take a hike! Metro bus to Cascade trailheads
Free formal dresses for Seattle-Tacoma teens
Do you need a beautiful dress for prom, homecoming, or your quinceañera? The Ruby Room is a nonprofit organization providing formal attire to teens in financial need across the State of Washington, enabling them to participate in high school milestone events. Teens come from across the state to receive a … [Read more...] about Free formal dresses for Seattle-Tacoma teens
Free Earth Day events in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Check out these 2019 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 … [Read more...] about Free Earth Day events in Seattle and around Puget Sound
Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Thanks to our sister site, NYC on the Cheap for many of the following ideas. About Passover Passover or Pesach is the first of the three major festivals in the Jewish calendar. (The other two are Shavu'ot and Sukkot). Passover occurs in spring and is followed seven weeks later by Shavu'ot. Sukkot … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Best affordable restaurants for Easter Brunch or Dinner
Here are our suggestions for Easter brunch or Easter dinner at Seattle-Tacoma restaurants. Our list focuses on local restaurants with modest prices. Some of these restaurants offer special Easter buffets and specials. Others feature global cuisine that can be a fun departure from traditional offerings on … [Read more...] about Best affordable restaurants for Easter Brunch or Dinner
2019 Easter events in Seattle-Tacoma metro area
These mostly free Easter events include Christian church services, community Easter egg hunts, family photo-ops with the Easter Bunny, and other spring time events happening all over the Puget Sound region leading up to Easter Sunday, April 21, 2019. About Easter Christian Easter Traditions While Christianity has … [Read more...] about 2019 Easter events in Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Fairs, festivals, and parades for the month of April
These April 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 April
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
The annual Skagit Valley tulip festival runs April 1-30 and is one of the favorite destination events for the Pacific Northwest. For over three decades, every spring hundreds of thousands of people from across the United States and from around the world come to enjoy the celebration of spring as millions of tulips … [Read more...] about Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
$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
Kids can Try Hockey Free in the Puget Sound region
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
Where to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Flowering cherry trees burst into bloom, usually from mid-March through mid-April throughout the Pacific Northwest. Exactly when depends on the variety: early blooming versus late blooming. Seattle cherry blossom season begins with (red/pink) buds that burst into (pink/white) flower. As the flowers fade, the trees … [Read more...] about Where to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Discount tickets to Tacoma Rainiers baseball
The Tacoma Rainiers is the Triple AAA Affiliate of the Seattle Mariners Professional Baseball Club, and a member of the Pacific Coast Minors League. The Rainiers play their home games at Cheney Stadium, just 26 miles south of the Mariner's at Safeco Field in Seattle. About the Tacoma Rainiers Following a … [Read more...] about Discount tickets to Tacoma Rainiers baseball
Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
St. Patrick's Day happens every March 17. Parades are usually held on the Saturday before St. Patrick's Day (unless the holiday falls on Saturday, of course). Find a summary of the festivities around the Puget Sound region below, followed by a calendar list of St. Patrick's Day events for the current year … [Read more...] about Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick’s Day
Here are our suggestions for restaurants and pubs in the Seattle area who offer Irish-inspired menus and drinks, appropriate for celebrating St. Patrick's Day (March 17). Some of these establishments offer specials and live music all day, others celebrate in more staid fashion. A few have a cover charge … [Read more...] about Recommended restaurants and bars for St. Patrick’s Day
