
Looking for cheap things to do in Seattle this August? There's no shortage, as this sample itinerary proves. Below you'll find great deals on such popular Seattle activities as driving bumper cars at Family Fun Centers, watching horseraces at Emerald Downs, and playing mini golf and drinking craft beer at Flatstick Pub.
To prove how easy it is to save money on Seattle events with Groupon, we've organized our guide into four sample weeks. Each week includes three suggestions: a fun weekend event, a weeknight outing, and an errand or appointment you might need to get done. Check out how quickly the savings add up when you make Groupon a regular habit.
Week 1: August 1–7

Weekend Idea: Game and Activity Day at Family Fun Centers & Bullwinkle's Restaurant
The Deal: $39 for two 150-point value packages for rides and attractions ($75 value)
Amount Saved: $36
The Story: Take the kids to drive bumper cars, bowl on a 16-lane alley, ride the wild Screamin' Swing, and more at your choice of two locations of the popular family destination.
Weeknight Idea: Beer, Golf, and Duffleboard at Flatstick Pub
The Deal: $26 for a pub package for two, including beer, golf, duffleboard, and a pint glass ($45 value)
Amount Saved: $19
The Story: Forget Pictionary—Flatstick Pub wants to be home to your new game night. Aside from 36 on-tap beers, the bar features nine holes of mini golf and a proprietary mini-golf–shuffleboard hybrid known as Duffleboard.
Get It Done: Facial at Olga's Beauty Spa
The Deal: $39 for one classic or anti-aging peptide facial (up to an $85 value)
Amount Saved: $46
Weekly Savings: $101
Week 2: August 8–14

Weekend Idea: Horseracing at Emerald Downs
The Deal: $10 for a race-day package, including general admission, program, and $10 food voucher (up to $19.50 total value)
Amount Saved: $19 for two people
The Story: Place your bets and cheer your heart out during Emerald Downs' stakes races, which take place each weekend through mid-September. During downtime, play table games at the Clubhouse Casino or grab a bite at the Quick Pix Cafe.
Weeknight Idea: Cuban Dinner and Salsa Dancing at Cafe Con Leche
The Deal: $40.50 for dinner, dessert, and a salsa-dancing lesson for two ($79 value)
Amount Saved: $38.50
The Story: On Friday, August 11, Cafe Con Leche hosts its monthly dinner and dancing event, complete with Cuban entrees, desserts, and a post-meal salsa lesson. (Is Friday night technically a weeknight? Maybe not, but we couldn't pass up highlighting an event this appealing regardless.)
Get It Done: Housecleaning from Cozy Maid
The Deal: $59 for two hours of cleaning ($100 value)
Amount Saved: $41
Weekly Savings: $98.50
Week 3: August 15–21

Weekend Idea: Can Can Cabaret's Ice Cream Brunch Matinee
The Deal: $13 for one entry ($19 value)
Amount Saved: $12 for two people
The Story: The matinee version of Can Can Cabaret's Ice Cream does away with the show's bawdier elements, making for a family-friendly version of the doo-wop revue. During the show, you'll get to order from a gourmet menu of Pike's Place Market vendors.
Weeknight Idea: New Orleans Cooking Class at Marcela's Creole Cookery
The Deal: $50.50 for a two-hour New Orleans Creole and Cajun cooking class for two ($110 value)
Amount Saved: $59.50
The Story: Book a Tuesday 6 p.m. class and spend a weeknight learning to cook classic New Orleans dishes at a restaurant praised by the Seattle Times, Seattle Weekly, and Food Network Magazine.
Get It Done: Household Essentials Delivered from Google Express
The Deal: $15 for $40 worth of groceries and more from Google Express
Amount Saved: $25
Weekly Savings: $96.50
Week 4: August 22–28

Weekend Idea: Bubble Run 5K
The Deal: $20 for one registration for the Bubble Run 5K on Saturday, August 26, at 8 a.m. (up to $50 value)
Amount Saved: $60 for two people
The Story: This race isn't competitive—it's not even timed—but at least it doesn't skimp on the fun. Start the day in a plain white T-shirt, then make your way through four colorful foam patches and end up looking like a rainbow in a bubble bath.
Weeknight Idea: Brazilian-Steakhouse Dinner at The Grill from Ipanema
The Deal: $29 for $60 toward rodizio dinner, valid Sunday–Friday
Amount Saved: $31
The Story: You don't have to lift a finger to get your next helping of all-you-can-eat meat during this Brazilian-steakhouse feast. That's because carvers known as passadores roam the dining room doling out portions of 18 different cuts of meat, including beef, lamb, pork, poultry, and fish.
Get It Done: Oil Change at Specialty Automotive Care Center
The Deal: $21 for a conventional oil change ($34.98 value)
Amount Saved: $13.98
Weekly Savings: $104.98
Total Monthly Savings: $400.98
