Free car washes tomorrow at all Brown Bear Tunnel Wash Locations to Celebrate their 59th Anniversary! - Thursday, August 25th 2016 from 8am-8pm

Celebrating its 59^th anniversary, Brown Bear Car Wash to offer free “Beary Clean” washes at all tunnel wash locations next Thursday (August 25)

Brown Bear Car Wash tunnel wash locations will offer free “Beary Clean” car washes on Thursday, August 25 as the family-owned company celebrates its 59^th anniversary. The company’s 22 tunnel wash locations across the Puget Sound will be open 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. during the special event.

Last year’s one-day “birthday” added sparkle and shine to 26,437 cars and trucks across the Puget Sound area. For the past nine years, family-owned Brown Bear has provided over 250,000 free washes as it celebrated its August “birthday” with customers and honored veterans and current service members on Veterans Day. 

During the celebration, on August 25 only, two lucky customers will be selected to receive free car washes for a year: an annual membership to Brown Bear’s Unlimited Wash Club. Enter to win by taking a photo of your newly-washed vehicle and posting it on Twitter (@brownbear) or Instagram (@brownbearcarwash) with the hashtag #FreeCarWashDay.

Brown Bear founder and CEO Victor Odermat opened the company’s first location in 1957 at 15^th Ave West in Seattle. Brown Bear now owns and operates a total of 44 car washes throughout the Puget Sound area and Spokane.  

“This is our way of saying ‘thank you’ to the community that has supported us for nearly 60 years,” said Odermat. “It’s a fun and busy day as we celebrate with our customers while benefitting the environment.” 

Widely recognized for its environmentally-friendly practices, Brown Bear uses gentle, biodegradable cleaning detergents at all its locations.

For tunnel wash locations and more information about Brown Bear Car Wash go here.

Free Lollypop at See's Candies today for National Lollipop Day! - Wednesday, July 20th 2016 - All day!

Free candy!! Need I say more?!

"Sugarcoat your year by entering our National Lollypop Day sweeps for the chance to win 12 months' worth of Lollypops! And don't forget to celebrate with us at a shop tomorrow to get your free Lollypop! http://bit.ly/29zJ3uk "

 A FREE Lollypop from See's Candies to celebrate National Lollipop Day!

Just a little excited 4 years ago!

For more info. go here.

THREE FREE ONLINE THINGS TO DO BEFORE CHRISTMAS IS HERE INCLUDING ONLINE VIDEO LETTER FROM SANTA, WATCHING THE LIVE REINDEER (You can watch them and Santa start their journey at 5pm today PST!) AT THE "NORTH POLE" AND WATCHING THEIR TRIP AROUND THE WORLD!

While Christmas is always magical, it won't be too many more years before my little guy doesn't think there is a real Santa. So, I make sure we do this every year until that happens:


1) Watch a special video letter from Santa customized just for my son...

2) Watch the reindeer, their friends and sometimes Santa at their home at the "North Pole" before their big night of deliveries at Reindeercam.com. 

3) Track Santa's and the reindeers' trek across the world on Norad's Santa Tracker and making sure we're (well he's) asleep before Santa arrives in Seattle! ;-)

What are some things you do to enjoy these moments with your kids while they are still young and still believe in Santa Claus?

Windermere Summer Splash with free water sports, games, entertainment, arts and crafts and more in Green Lake - Saturday, August 15th 2015 from 9am-4pm

" Bring the kids to a fun fair with food tents, arts & crafts, carnival games, entertainment, music and more! Try free kayaking, canoeing, rowing and stand up paddle boarding at the Green Lake Small Craft Center open house. Watch your local businesses compete in the Corporate Cup Regatta to see who takes home the coveted Corporate Cup trophy. "

For more info. go here.

Pre-Opening Kick-off! Free Mini-Donuts and Coffee at Daddy's Donuts in Kenmore - Sunday, August 2nd 2015 from 11am-6pm

Been waiting for them to open...looks so cute! Go and check it out tomorrow as they whet your appetite with free donuts and coffee! 

Image courtesy of Daddy's Donuts

...and many more options available!

 Excerpt from the FB page:

 " Such an amazing day!!!! Thank you to everyone who stopped in yesterday! We will be "officially" open for business this Monday, however; Saturday, Sunday we are inviting everyone to stop by and donuts/coffee are on the house! "

Located at: 

7018 NE Bothell Way,

Kenmore, Washington

For more info. go here and here.

Touch-A-Truck and Safety and Emergency Preparedness Fair in Tukwila - Saturday, July 25th 2015 from 9am-1pm

For more info. go here.

Seattle Outdoor Theater Festival = 14 performances in 2 days at Volunteer Park in Seattle - Saturday and Sunday, July 11th and 12th 2015 - Various times

" SOTF began in 2001 when GreenStage, Theater Schmeater, and Wooden O Productions joined forces to bring a full weekend of live theatre to Volunteer Park in Seattle. Since then the festival has grown to include three stages and host fourteen performances by eight local theater companies. All in two days in one park... AND ALL FREE! "

For more info. go here.

KidsQuest Activation! = FREE science and technology based projects for kids at Westlake Park in Seattle - Mondays - Now through August 31st 2015 from 10am-12pm

Just discovered this!

KidsQuest Children's Museum will be in the park every Monday for a FREE Science and Technology based kids activity. 

10am to noon

June 29th Stomp Rockets

July 6th Color mixing

July 13th Catapults

July 27th Table Bubbles

Aug 3rd Connecting with circuits

Aug 10th GAK Monsters

Aug 17th Alka Seltzer rockets

Aug 24th Stomp Rockets

August 31st Catapults

For more info. go here.

WAAA hosts a "Tumble for Autism" event at Skymania in Kirkland - Friday, July 10th 2015 at 4pm or 5pm - PREREGISTER online! - "Less than a Latte" each with adults $7 each and kids FREE!

Just saw this event post on FB hosted by WAAA. 

" Kiddos bouncing off the walls already? Get some relief as WAAA hosts another Tumble for Autism at Skymania in two weeks! Choose from a 4pm or a 5pm session on July 10th. Preregistraton is required.

Kids jump FREE! "

Great fun at a great price and for a good cause!

" Tumble on into SkyMania for an afternoon of fun in support of a great cause!

This 30,000 square foot facility filled with trampolines, foam pits and more is open for all to enjoy. Trained staff and volunteers will be there to assist you with your tumbling moves. 

THIS EVENT IS OPEN TO THOSE WITH AUTISM, THOSE WITHOUT AUTISM AND EVERYONE WHO WOULD LIKE TO SUPPORT FRIENDS AND FAMILY.

All jumpers, including parents, must register in advance and complete a waiver.  Drop-ins will not be admitted due to SkyMania’s safety rules and maximum capacity. Please arrive 10-15 minutes prior to jump session to check in.  We are not responsible for late arrivals.

***Special Summer Pricing***

Kids jump FREE!

Adults are $7.00

Limit one session

All entry fees, donations and sponsorships will benefit Washington Autism Alliance and Advocacy (WAAA), a non-profit agency dedicated to helping those who are dealing with autism throughout the state. For more information contact Jess Silvernail at info@washingtonautismadvocacy.org. "

Click here to view SkyMania Trampoline Safety Rules.

When:

July 10th, 2015 4:00 PM   through   4:50 PMboun

Child Tumble - Session 1 (4-4:50pm) $ 0.00

Adult Tumble - Session 1 (4-4:50pm) $ 7.00

&

July 10th, 2015 5:00 PM through 5:50 PM

Child Tumble - Session 1 (5-5:50pm) $ 0.00

Adult Tumble - Session 1 (5-5:50pm) $ 7.00

For more info. go here.

To register for 4pm slot go here.

To register for 5 pm slot go here.

"FREE FLY DAYS" - VINTAGE AIRCRAFT FLIGHT VIEWING AT PAINE FIELD IN EVERETT - SATURDAY, JUNE 20TH 2015 FROM 11AM-1PM

Head to Paine Field and check out the flight of the vintage aircrafts presented by the Flying Heritage Collection!

Pacific Legends Day/ Fathers Day 

10:00 AM - 5:00 PM

" Take dad to Paine Field on Father’s Day weekend to see the Flying Heritage Collection’s amazing aircraft take to the skies. Father and son teams Steve and Steven Hinton, along with Bud and Ross Granley, will demonstrate the legendary aircraft of the Pacific War—the P-51 Mustang, F6F Hellcat, P-40 Tomahawk, and the rare Mitsubishi A6M Zero. 

Watching the flying demonstration is always free, but why not make the day of it? Museum admission gets you entry for special events and lectures, a free pilots’ autograph signing session, and an up-close look at some of the rarest and most valuable vintage aircraft and vehicles in the world! 

Doors open at 10 am, planes fly at noon!

PLEASE NOTE: The flights are planned activities but are subject to weather conditions, pilot availability, and the mechanical condition of the aircraft. Flying may be cancelled without notice due to these factors. Please call (877) FHC-3404. "

For more info. go here.

CAST OFF! FREE ALL AGES PUBLIC SAILS AT THE CENTER FOR WOODEN BOATS IN SEATTLE - SUNDAYS - YEAR ROUND - 2015 10AM-4PM - SIGN-UPS START AT 10AM

                                                   Might be a good day to go for a free sail! 

 

The Center for Wooden Boats "Cast Off!" program allows visitors the chance to sail in classic sailboats. They sail rain or shine, but be aware that strong wind will ground them to the dock. Reservations are taken day-of-sail only at the front desk of The Center for Wooden Boats.

"Cast Off!" Rides are now throughout the day! 

 

" They last about 45 minutes. Sign-ups begin in person at 10am; space is limited and rides fill quickly. Arrive early to ensure your first choice, especially on sunny days and holidays. One person may sign up five other people who are not present, but no phone reservations are accepted. All ages are welcome and we have life jackets for everyone.  We sail rain or shine, but wind conditions may keep us at the dock. "

 

For more info. go here and here.

 

 

Edmonds Waterfront Festival with Classic Boat Displays, Entertainment and more! Saturday and Sunday, May 30th and 31st 2015 from 11am-10pm (until 7pm on Sunday!) - "Less than a Latte" with $3 admission and FREE for kids ages 12 and under!

Highlights include: 

Live Entertainment

Arts & Crafts Vendors

Food Court

Kid's Activities

Beer & Wine Garden

Hydroplanes

Classic Boat Displays

$3 admission

Children 12 and under FREE. 

Saturday 11am to 10pm; 

Sunday 11am to 7pm

For more info. go here.

IT'S SHEEP SHEARING TIME AND TONS MORE HAPPENING TOMORROW AT KELSEY CREEK FARM PARK IN BELLEVUE - SATURDAY, APRIL 25TH 2015 FROM 11AM-4PM

It's that time again! This is a must do event! 

To see a post about the previous ones we attended with pics, tips and more go here. 

For more info. on this year's event go here.

ANNUAL FREE CONE DAY AT BEN AND JERRY'S ICE CREAM - TUESDAY, APRIL 14TH 2015 FROM 12-8PM - VARIOUS LOCATIONS

Free Ice Cream Cone Day is back and it's tomorrow!!!

We have done this a couple of times and even if the lines seem long, don't worry! There is usually very few transactions, if any, so it goes pretty quickly. They usually launch a couple of new flavors so you can try something new or just get your usual favorite!

They have been doing this free ice cream event since 1979!

Image courtesy of Ben & Jerry's

Here's to ice cream! 

For more info. go here.

Freebie Alert: Free Ice Cream Cone at participating Dairy Queen locations Nationally - Today, Monday, March 16th 2015 - All Day!

FREE CONE DAY IS MONDAY, MARCH 16TH

Head to your DQ^® for Free Cone Day on Monday, March 16th. In celebration of our 75th Fanniversary, we’re giving out a free small vanilla cone to all our Fans. It’s just one of the ways we’re thanking you for 75 great years. Make sure to stop by Free Cone Day, Monday, March 16th.

At participating DQ^® locations only.

Donations accepted for Children's Miracle Network Hospitals^®.

For more info. go here.

"A Day of Clay" featuring free demos by local artists at the Schack Art Center in Everett - Saturday, January 24th 2015 from 10am-4pm

A Day of Clay

January 24, 10am-4pm

To complement their group exhibit "Anything Goes" from January 8 - February 6 at the Schack Art Center, the Cascade Clay Artists are also offering a day of free demonstrations and affordable workshops on Saturday, January 24.

Whether you're interested in making a ceramic mask or drum, or learning how to create different textures, you won't want to miss "A Day of Clay" on January 24 from 10am-4pm. Demonstrating artists include Persis Gayle, Maria Root, Dinah Steveni, Kathy Huckleberry, and Roger Cocke.

DEMONSTRATION SCHEDULE

All demonstrations are free to the public,  advanced registration is not required.

Slip Decoration Demo with Irene Lawson, 10am - 11:30am, Free, Schack Main Gallery

Textured Slab Boxes Demo with Roger Cocke, Noon - 1:30pm, Free, Schack Main Gallery

Making Drums Demo with Persis Gayle, 2pm - 3:30pm, Free, Schack Main Gallery

For more info. go here.

The Creativity Place is open today for free crafting for kids of all ages in Bothell - Saturday, January 10th 2015 until 5pm!

Like Crafts? The Creativity Place is the place to go to use your imagination and do free crafts!

They are located in Bothell and are open until 5pm to do crafts for free!

For more info. go here and here.

TOP MUST-DO FREE (OR CLOSE TO IT!) HOLIDAY HAPPENINGS IN AND AROUND GREATER SEATTLE TO ENJOY DURING WINTER BREAK 2014/2015!

Every year we try to make sure we hit these numerous different fun events as a holiday tradition for our family. You can have lots of fun spending the winter break with your family without breaking the bank! Make sure to check dates and times as a couple end soon! 

(Click on the blue links for more info. on each event.)

 Holiday Carousel in Westlake  in Seattle

 Runs until January 1st with special hours on New Year's Day.

$3 suggested donation per rider.

Ice Skating - Bellevue

Free opportunity Mondays until January 6th at Downtown Bellevue Park if you have a Bank of America card or Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card to the staff at the ice arena and you will receive two free skate admissions plus skate rentals on Mondays. There is a limit of two admissions per person and they are limited to skate availability too.

Please Note: expect long lines on school winter break Mondays possibly up to 2 hours. Other Mondays recommended for free skate. 

" Free Skate Mondays – Compliments of Bank of America and Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card. Show your Bank of America debit or credit card or Alaska Airlines Visa Signature® card to receive two free skate admissions for skating on Mondays. "

Winter Train and Village

Free to view anytime from 10am-6pm until December 31st 2014 and $2 cash only suggested donation to drive remote control train at 10:30am-12pm, 1pm-2:30pm and 3:30-5:30pm daily.

Gingerbread Village

Through January 5th 2014 in Seattle

Free, donations accepted for Juvenile Diabetes Foundation

Garden d'Lights

Runs nightly in Bellevue through January 3rd 2015 

$5 per person (10 and under FREE)

Image courtesy of Binary Christmas

A light show with music near you!

This one is called Binary Christmas and is in Bothell. It runs nightly until New Year's and I believe they hand out candy canes too!

Free, but accepts canned food donations for Hopelink.

All images courtesy of The Bellevue Collection

Snowflake Lane/Celebration Lane

Runs through New Year's - Free - plus lots of lollipops or horns given out!

Children's Film Festival

with animated (1pm)  and live-action shorts (2:30pm)!

Happens Saturday, December 27th 2014 at the Seattle Public Library's Central location at various times depending on ages of children.

Free!

Ice Sculpting

Last one happens on Saturday, December 27th 2014 from 12-2pm at Fisher Pavilion - Free

Happy Holidays everyone with love from FreePlay Kids! 

Enjoy your winter break!