Our December events calendar features a wide variety of entertainment in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. As always, we focus on events with a regular adult admission price of $15 or less, or virtual admission of $30. For more expensive events, we look for popular events with available ticket discounts … [Read more...] about December events and entertainment
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Free things to do in December
Listed below are the free things to do in December. For all events on our calendar, free and paid, visit our December events calendar. December 2021 free, fun things to do Featured Events: The items listed first each day HIGHLIGHTED in GRAY are FEATURED EVENTS. Featured events are unique or annual events that … [Read more...] about Free things to do in December
Free Christmas tree lighting events around Puget Sound
Listed below we keep a list of Christmas tree lighting celebrations in cities and communities around the Puget Sound region. In case you are wondering where we got the custom of lighting trees in winter, we dug up some interesting history. A short history of Christmas tree traditions The tradition of the … [Read more...] about Free Christmas tree lighting events around Puget Sound
Chanukah “festival of lights” commemorates a miracle
Chanukah, also known as the festival of lights, is an eight day festival beginning on the 25th day of the Jewish month of Kislev. Because it occurs close to Christmas, many non-Jews think of this holiday as the "Jewish Christmas". However, as you must know, the holiday has nothing to do with Jesus or Santa. In fact, … [Read more...] about Chanukah “festival of lights” commemorates a miracle
Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
Seattle Center is the scene for Winterfest--five weeks of free and affordable family activities and holiday-inspired fun. The festivities begin the day after Thanksgiving and go until New Year's Eve. The Seattle Center grounds are open 365 days a year. The Armory, Fisher Plaza and other buildings are closed only on … [Read more...] about Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
RV rental: great for fall travel, winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
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Advertiser article It's common to rent an RV or motor home for summer travel. But fall travel and winter vacations also offer many great reasons for renting an RV – weekend getaways, ski trips, holiday travel, or just some extra space at home. In many parts of the Pacific Northwest, fall is the perfect time … [Read more...] about RV rental: great for fall travel, winter getaways, home office space, holiday overflow
2021 Mariners baseball listening and viewing options
The Seattle Mariners 2021 regular baseball season opener at T-Mobile Park against the Giants is April 1, 2021 at 7:10PM. The last game is October 3, 2021 against the Angels. View the full schedule for Seattle Mariners games: Seattle Mariners Schedule | Seattle Mariners (mlb.com) Mariners baseball games … [Read more...] about 2021 Mariners baseball listening and viewing options
2022 Academy Awards and Oscar film screenings & parties
Each year, the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences recognizes excellence in the motion picture industry. Hundreds of millions of movie fans turn in to watch the glamorous ceremony as members of the academy are awarded an Oscar statue. Listed below are this years' Best Picture nominees and where to see them … [Read more...] about 2022 Academy Awards and Oscar film screenings & parties
Seattle snow day sledding tips
Snow parks in the Cascade Mountains are a great choice during winter. But on the rare occasion the Seattle area gets enough flurries for a snow day, local kids take to any of the hundreds of parks and green spaces around the region for some sledding fun. Tips for sledding safely These are some good rules to ensure … [Read more...] about Seattle snow day sledding tips
Affordable holiday champagne and sparkling wine
If you are looking for some bubblies to celebrate the New Year, there are many deliciously frugal alternatives. Local Seattle wine shops offer a great selection of sparkling wine offering good value and quality at very affordable prices. The selection includes local and domestic wines, as well as sparkling wines from … [Read more...] about Affordable holiday champagne and sparkling wine
New Year’s Eve 2020 events and dining options
Here are our suggestions for free New Year's events. Typical NYE events and parties are, of course, cancelled in 2020. However, we found a few virtual New Years Eve events and will continue to add more if we find them. Virtual New Years Eve events 2020 Listed by start time, early to later. Seattle … [Read more...] about New Year’s Eve 2020 events and dining options
Get updates on Santa from NORAD
The North American Aerospace Defense Command (NORAD) is a United States and Canada bi-national organization charged with the mission of aerospace warning, aerospace control and maritime warning in the defense of North America. NORAD also tracks Santa’s progress around the world every every December 24 through their … [Read more...] about Get updates on Santa from NORAD
Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
For precautionary reasons related to COVID-19, Rampathon is on hold. They will add updates as more information becomes available. Rampathon, an annual program of the Master Builders Association* (MBAKS) builds FREE wheelchair access ramps for homeowners in need throughout King and Snohomish counties. Each year, … [Read more...] about Get a free wheelchair access ramp for your home
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
Seattle parks named after African Americans
The African American legacy at Seattle Parks and Recreation is a lasting one.From the mid-1960s until 1987, Seattle Parks had the services of Willis Lee Ball, who went to work for the Seattle Parks Department when he was just 35 years old. He started as the parks recreation manager and several years later was promoted … [Read more...] about Seattle parks named after African Americans
Where to see Space Needle NYE Fireworks 2019
For the 2020 virtual Seattle Space Needle NYE Fireworks show, visit: https://www.greaterseattleonthecheap.com/fireworks-new-years-eve/ Join more than 50,000 people ringing in the New Year at the base of the world-famous Seattle Space Needle, located on the grounds of Seattle Center, just off Broad Street between 4th … [Read more...] about Where to see Space Needle NYE Fireworks 2019
Best movies to watch Christmas week 2019
If you enjoy seeing a movie on the big screen on Christmas Day or a family outing with the kiddos over the holiday break, we've put together a list of movies releasing in December 2019 that you might not want to miss and some movie ticket discount information. Discount movie tickets on Goldstar Listed below are … [Read more...] about Best movies to watch Christmas week 2019
Best movies to watch Christmas week 2018
If you enjoy seeing a movie on the big screen on Christmas Day or a family outing with the kiddos over the holiday break, we've put together a list of movies releasing in December 2018 that you might not want to miss and some movie ticket discount information. You can save money on your cinematic outing when you buy … [Read more...] about Best movies to watch Christmas week 2018
