Bird populations are always shifting and changing. Bird count events help collect data that highlight changes in bird populations, such as the effects of warm weather on their migration patterns and other phenomena. Several important bird count events held throughout the year. Anyone can participate in these events, … [Read more...] about Annual bird count events
Spring (March, April, (May)
Free, safe disposal of unwanted medications
Protect your family and our environment from a common cause of accidents by safely disposing of medications you no longer use or need. Safely getting rid of unwanted medicines is an important part of being safe at home. National Prescription Drug Take Back Month happens every October. The event aims to provide … [Read more...] about Free, safe disposal of unwanted medications
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
Take a hike! Metro summer bus service to Cascade trailheads
"Trailhead Direct” is a seasonal service that operates on weekends and designated holidays from spring through fall. The service provides access to some of the most beautiful places King County has to offer with convenient, reliable and affordable service. Even if you don’t own a car, Trailhead Direct gives everyone … [Read more...] about Take a hike! Metro summer bus service to Cascade trailheads
Free comic book days
Free Comic Book Days are simply that--a day when you can get a free comic book from well-known publishers like DC Comics and Marvel Comics at participating comic book specialty shops across North America and around the world. They give away comic books--absolutely free--to anyone who comes into their … [Read more...] about Free comic book days
2021 Tacoma Rainiers baseball season
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 2021 Tacoma Rainiers baseball season
Mother’s Day 2021 brunch and dinner ideas
Here are suggestions for brunch or dinner menus suitable for a Mother's Day celebration. Ideas include restaurant delivery options, "to go" meals, meal kit options, and links to recipes for a do-it-yourself party. Don't forget flowers. Buy from your local florist, or check out flowers at Pike Place … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day 2021 brunch and dinner ideas
Sound Taps at 3PM on Memorial Day
The National Moment of Remembrance is an annual event that asks Americans, wherever they are at 3:00 p.m. local time on Memorial Day, to pause for a duration of one minute to remember those who have died in military service to the United States. The time 3 p.m. was chosen because it is the time when most Americans are … [Read more...] about Sound Taps at 3PM on Memorial Day
Northwest Folklife: annual Memorial Day Weekend festival
Northwest Folklife Festival is the annual free Memorial Day weekend celebration of ethnic, folk, and traditional arts. Folklife is Seattle's unofficial leap into summer, with four days of jam-packed excitement all day and into the night. About Northwest Folklife The Memorial Day Weekend festival is … [Read more...] about Northwest Folklife: annual Memorial Day Weekend festival
May events and entertainment
Our May events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Holidays and special events include Mother's Day (second Sunday) and Memorial Day (last Monday). The income tax filing deadline has been extended to May 17, 2021. Ramadan 2021 began the evening of … [Read more...] about May events and entertainment
Free things to do in May
Listed below are the free things to do from our May events calendar. Free events May 2021 Featured Events: The items listed first each day HIGHLIGHTED in GRAY are FEATURED EVENTS. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don't want you to overlook. But wait, there’s … [Read more...] about Free things to do in May
Mother’s Day gift ideas and things to do
Mother’s Day is observed in different ways around the world. In the United States, Mother’s Day became an official U.S. holiday in 1914. President Woodrow Wilson signed a proclamation to make Mother’s Day an official holiday on the second Sunday of May. Many families honor their mom with flowers, cards, gifts, … [Read more...] about Mother’s Day gift ideas and things to do
Ballard Jazz Festival
As of October 16, 2020, The Ballard Jazz Festival has announced they are on hiatus. No updated as of June 1, 2021. Ballard Jazz Festival (BJF) is held in the quaint-cum-trendy Seattle neighborhood along Salmon Bay. It is one of the Northwest's newer cultural events However, BJF has quickly established … [Read more...] about Ballard Jazz Festival
Virtual and driving tours 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 Virtual and driving tours to see cherry blossom trees in Seattle
Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
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, car seat base, travel system, stroller, or select baby home gear (play yards, high chairs, swings, rockers, bouncers). Coupons can be applied to a selected list of child care … [Read more...] about Target Stores annual child car seat trade-in event
Easter Brunch or Dinner 2021: 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 2021: dine-in, delivery, or takeout
April events and entertainment
Our April events calendar features virtual and live events. Holidays and special events include the Jewish Passover (March 27 – April 4, 2021), Christian Easter (Apr 4, 2021), and Muslim Ramadan (April 12 – May 11, 2021). The Daffodil Parade in the South Sound will be a virtual event. The Federal Income Tax filing … [Read more...] about April events and entertainment
Free things to do in April
Listed below are the free things to do in April. Free events April 2021 Featured Events: The items listed first each day HIGHLIGHTED in GRAY are FEATURED EVENTS. Featured events are unique or annual events that we or our advertisers don't want you to overlook. But wait, there’s more! … [Read more...] about Free things to do in 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
Easter 2021: virtual services, crafts, flowers, and more
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 4, 2021. About Easter Christian Easter Traditions While Christianity … [Read more...] about Easter 2021: virtual services, crafts, flowers, and more
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 egg hunts in the Puget Sound region
In the weeks leading up to Easter Sunday, April 4, 2021, we'll be updating the Easter Egg Hunt list below. Last year, all community Easter egg hunts were cancelled. In 2021, there is a variety of creative community events to comply with current recommendations that keep our communities safe and healthy while … [Read more...] about Easter egg hunts in the Puget Sound region
Where to get Easter bunny photos
2021 Easter Bunny Photos Here are the EB photo ops for 2021. March 18 - April 3, 2021. Easter Bunny Photos at Tacoma Mall. Reservation is strongly encouraged; walk-up accepted as time allows. Socially distanced, face masks. etc. Photo packages $20-$44.99. March 20 - April 3, 2021. Easter Bunny at the South … [Read more...] about Where to get Easter bunny photos
Daffodil Parade marches to four south Sound cities
Second only to the summertime Washington State Fair in Puyallup, the Daffodil Festival is an annual celebration of the history and traditions in four Pierce County cities: Tacoma, Puyallup, Sumner, and Orting. The Daffodil Festival is made up of many smaller events and parades. The Daffodil Parade includes … [Read more...] about Daffodil Parade marches to four south Sound cities
Where to buy pie on Pi Day in the Puget Sound region
Pi Day is celebrated worldwide on March 14, which is a perfect excuse (if you need one) to eat pie. Any kind of pie will do: fruit pie, cream pie, quiche, pizza, hand pies, or any other kind of pie. What is Pi? Pi is the sixteenth letter of the Greek alphabet (π) used in mathematics to define the ratio of the … [Read more...] about Where to buy pie on Pi Day in the Puget Sound region
