2020 Federal Holiday Dates Wednesday, January 1: New Year’s Day Monday, January 20: Martin Luther King, Jr. Day (3rd Monday in January) Monday, February 17: President’s Day aka Washington’s Birthday (3rd Monday in February) Monday, May 25: Memorial Day (4th Monday in May) Saturday, July 4 (observed … [Read more...] about What’s closed and open Indigenous People’s Day 2020
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Where to see Space Needle NYE Fireworks
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 and 5th Avenues. The big public fireworks display boasts more than 2,000 pyrotechnic effects, one of the biggest and most spectacular … [Read more...] about Where to see Space Needle NYE Fireworks
New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dips and First Day Hikes
Welcome the New Year with healthy, active outdoor fun. Polar Bear Dips are for those willing to brave icy Northwest winter water, including Lake Washington and Puget Sound. If you prefer to stay dry, then check out our list below of the many First Day Hikes at Washington State Parks around the region. Polar Bear Dip … [Read more...] about New Year’s Day Polar Bear Dips and First Day Hikes
New Years events around the Puget Sound region
The start of a new year has been celebrated since ancient times. Only the date has changed. Today, many people around the world celebrate New Year's Eve every December 31 and New Year's Day on January 1. Two places in the central Pacific Ocean are the first and last to greet the New Year: the island nation of Kiribati … [Read more...] about New Years events around the Puget Sound region
Where to party New Year’s Eve 2019 for under $30
Here are our suggestions for free New Year's events and cheap places to celebrate on for $30 or less in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Our list is a mix of fun events, including the typical music and dance parties with champagne and countdowns, but also eclectic celebrations that include movies, fireworks, … [Read more...] about Where to party New Year’s Eve 2019 for under $30
FREE Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and holiday events
This list below features FREE Hanukkah, Christmas, and Kwanzaa events in the Seattle-Tacoma metropolitan region. Any day of the week during the long holiday season from Thanksgiving to New Year's Day, you can find FREE things to do that put you in a festive mood. Some events are short-lived, but some begin on … [Read more...] about FREE Hanukkah, Christmas, Kwanzaa, and holiday events
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
Christmas lights around the Puget Sound region
Here's our list of Christmas light displays burning brightly with 100,000 to 1,000,000 lights. Most are FREE. Many are at private homes in neighborhoods throughout the Puget Sound region that can be enjoyed from the warmth of your vehicle as you idle past. Others are commercial displays with an admission … [Read more...] about Christmas lights around the Puget Sound region
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. Most activities are open 10am-6pm, though some have shorter or longer hours. Many of the activities take place … [Read more...] about Free Winterfest activities at Seattle Center
