ParentMap | Seattle Activities for Kids and Family Resources

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Behavior + Discipline

6 Ways to Guide Your Child Toward Honesty

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Arts + Entertainment

Does MoPop's New Minecraft Exhibit Deliver for Fans?

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Work + Life Balance

Tips for Solo Parenting When Your Partner Is Away

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Ages 3 - 5

14 Thanksgiving Crafts and Activities for Kids

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The Great Outdoors

Best Rainy-Day Parks and Playgrounds Around Seattle and the Eastside

Thanksgiving Bark

Food

18 Thanksgiving Dessert Ideas

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Travel

15 Best Things to Do in San Diego in the Off-Season

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Home Sweet Home

5 Awesome Fort Kits to Keep Your Kids Entertained for Hours

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Travel

Beach, Bikes and Downtime: Seabrook for Families

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Arts + Entertainment

Board This Play Ship for Amazing Maritime Fun

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Parent Stories

The Legend of Vagina Sam

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Food

Not Your Grandma’s Thanksgiving Pies

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Family Management

The Best Apps to Help Busy Families Stay Organized

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Family Safety

Helping Kids Cope With Anxiety Over Distressing News

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Giving Back

How to Give Back During the Holidays

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Holidays

9 Irresistible Kid-Friendly Snacks and Starters for Thanksgiving

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Parent Health + Relationships

Mommy Wine Culture Isn’t Cute or Funny

Wine o’clock is a problem — not a solution — for Mom.

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Get reading! Our November issue

Greater Seattle Family Fun Calendar

Ready, set, get outta the house - find your adventure today!

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Salmon Seeson at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Reindeer Festival at Swansons Nursery

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Reindeer at Watson's

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Family Nature Class

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The Gingerbread Man Puppet Show

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The Gingerbread Man Puppet Show

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Alebrijes Inspired Art Workshop

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Poinsettia & Holiday Train Open House

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Harlem Globetrotters at Angel of the Winds Arena

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Free Admission Night at Imagine

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Kids Night Out at STAR Center

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The Reptile Man

FALL IS A BALL!

Find your family fun, rain or shine

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Seasonal Fun

75 Things to Do With Kids This Fall

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The Great Outdoors

10 Ideas for Playing Outside in the Dark

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The Great Outdoors

Best Rainy-Day Parks and Playgrounds Around Seattle and the Eastside

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The Great Outdoors

Fantastic New Nature-Themed Playground on the Hill

Editor's Picks

Pssst! We think you'll like these

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Food

6 DIY Dinners to Motivate Picky Eaters

How to make dinnertime fun for kids

Jackie Freeman Nov 04, 2019

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Travel

The Perfect Fall Escape for Families

Leavenworth delivers fabulous family fun in the fall

JiaYing Grygiel Oct 25, 2019

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Seasonal Fun

Thanksgiving Out: 25 Restaurants for Turkey Day Dinner

Thanksgiving dinner out around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

Rory Graves Nov 12, 2019