Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event allows you to trade in an old car seat and receive a 20% off coupon toward a new car seat, stroller, or select baby gear when you trade in your old car seat. You must be a member of the Target Circle™ loyalty rewards program—it's free and easy to join … [Read more...] about Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
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When and where to watch the giant Peamouth minnow spawn
Peamouth minnows (Mylocheilus caurinus) are a species of freshwater ray-finned fish from the family Cyprinidae—the carps and minnows—found in Western North America. The name minnow is a bit misleading. Most of us think of small minnow about 1-1/2 inches long. But the peamouth average a foot! While salmon don't … [Read more...] about When and where to watch the giant Peamouth minnow spawn
2022 SIFF international film festival in Seattle
The Seattle International Film Festival (SIFF) is a one of the top film festivals in the country. The 25-day festival is held every spring in Seattle and offers film buffs and movie goers the opportunity to see hundreds of feature-length films, shorts, and documentaries from filmakers in countries around the … [Read more...] about 2022 SIFF international film festival in Seattle
Best things to buy in April
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 April in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it! But, when you need or want to, plan your … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in April
Affordable April events and entertainment
Our April events calendar features virtual and live events. We’ll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events and online content. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are a few events with higher ticket prices that … [Read more...] about Affordable April events and entertainment
Free things to do in April
Listed below are the free things to do in April from our calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include the Daffodil Parade (April 9, 2022) in Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting, Easter Sunday (April 17, 2022), Earth Day (April 22, 2022), National Arbor Day (April 29, 2022). We’ll continue to … [Read more...] about Free things to do in April
Where to get Easter bunny photos
In the past two years, many Easter events were altered or replaced to keep our communities safe and healthy while enjoying some seasonal fun. This year, we expect a mix of events as restrictions continue to relax. 2022 Easter Bunny Photos Here are the EB photo ops for 2022. Prior years are listed further below. … [Read more...] about Where to get Easter bunny photos
Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
The annual Skagit Valley Tulip Festival is one of THE destination events for the Pacific Northwest. Each year, the festival welcomes people from across the United States and from around the world, including all 50 states and 85+ foreign countries! For over three decades, every spring hundreds of thousands of people … [Read more...] about Skagit Valley Tulip Festival April 1-30
Our big list of Washington State ski ticket discounts
There are 13 Washington State ski areas, 10 in the West and Central parts of the state and 3 in the East: Nine ski areas in the Cascade Range nearest the Seattle-Tacoma metro area. One ski area in the Olympic Range on the Washington Peninsula. Two ski areas in the eastern part of the state, closer to the … [Read more...] about Our big list of Washington State ski ticket discounts
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area include conservation, recycling, and other activities designed to educate us on the benefits of protecting our natural resources through mindful living. Many events are free, but many require that you register in advance. We might also include events that have a small … [Read more...] about Earth Day events in the Seattle-Tacoma metro area
Tacoma Daffodil Festival hosts parades in six locations
Second only to the summertime Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of daffodils in Pierce County's Puyallup Valley. The Daffodil Festival is made up of many smaller events and parades, honoring the history and traditions in the Puyallup Valley where daffodil flowers grew for … [Read more...] about Tacoma Daffodil Festival hosts parades in six locations
Easter traditions, services, crafts, and more spring traditions
These mostly free Easter events suggest some Christian worship services, Easter crafts to do at home, plus options for other Easter revelry including egg hunts, East bunny photo ops, and celebratory Easter brunch or dinner. But first, we'll dive into the traditions and history around this spring celebration. Easter … [Read more...] about Easter traditions, services, crafts, and more spring traditions
Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
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 occurs in autumn. Thanks to our sister site, NYC on the Cheap for many of the … [Read more...] about Free and cheap Passover resources and ideas
Easter Brunch or Dinner: dine-in, delivery, or takeout
Here are our suggestions for restaurants offering a special Easter brunch or dinner menu, and some that are a nice departure from classic holiday fare. Whether you are able to celebrate with family and friends or a more solo/duo experience, we've got you covered with options for dine-in and to go meals. Seattle … [Read more...] about Easter Brunch or Dinner: dine-in, delivery, or takeout
Easter egg hunts in the Puget Sound region
In the past two years, most community Easter egg hunts were cancelled. A variety of creative community events were invented to keep our communities safe and healthy while enjoying some seasonal fun. This year, many free community Easter egg hunts have returned, including some teen flashlight hunts. 2022 … [Read more...] about Easter egg hunts in the Puget Sound region
Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
Wenatchee's Apple Blossom festival reflects the importance of the Apple Industry to Washington State, exhibiting the pride that its many volunteers take in the Wenatchee area’s spectacular natural beauty, its prosperous economy, and family values. It was the first Apple Blossom Festival in the country, and it's … [Read more...] about Getaway: Wenatchee Apple Blossom Festival (150 mi. E)
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
Where and when 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 and when to see cherry blossom trees 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—while promoting a lifelong love of the sport. USA Hockey’s primary emphasis is on the support and development of grassroots hockey programs that provide opportunities for players of all … [Read more...] about Kids can Try Hockey Free in the Puget Sound region
Best things to buy in March
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 March in Seattle-Tacoma area stores. Of course, we think the best way to save money is not to spend it. But, when you need or want to, plan your … [Read more...] about Best things to buy in March
Free things to do in March
Listed below are the free things to do in March from our calendar. Holidays and special events with free things to do include the Daffodil Festival in La conner (Month of March), Cherry Blossom driving and walking tours (mid-March to mid-April), and Spring equinox aka first day of spring (March 20, 2022). Daylight … [Read more...] about Free things to do in March
Affordable March events and entertainment
Our March events calendar features virtual and live events. We'll continue to update this calendar throughout the month as many organizers announce new events and online content. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less. There are a few events with higher ticket prices that … [Read more...] about Affordable March events and entertainment
Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
In the Puget Sound region, the Great Blue Heron (Ardea herodias) represents the natural heritage, interconnectedness, and ecological richness of the greater Salish Sea (which includes Puget Sound and the Straits of Georgia and Juan de Fuca). The abundance of both saltwater and freshwater, over 4,000 miles of … [Read more...] about Great Blue Herons in the Puget Sound region
Daffodil festival every March in La Conner WA
Since 2015, the town of La Conner has been the official host of an Annual Daffodil Festival, which takes place during the month of March. The fields of Skagit County burst into bloom with daffodils, a month ahead of the more famous tulips. Daffodil crops are grown on a three-year cycle, compared with an annual rotation … [Read more...] about Daffodil festival every March in La Conner WA
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 … [Read more...] about Our guide to St. Patrick’s Day free and cheap events
