Nancy Chaney

Nancy Chaney

Nancy Chaney is ParentMap's out + about editor, always searching for the best family fun opportunities around Seattle and beyond. She loves hanging out with her son, drinking coffee, watching soccer and running the streets and trails of her neighborhood.

Recent Articles

Contented-looking Asian boy about age 9 or 10 wearing a yellow rain jacket looking into the distance on a winter day best Seattle weekend events for families

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

Top family events and activities for the weekend of Jan. 29–31

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 27, 2021
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Arts + Entertainment

Lunar New Year Celebrations for Seattle-Area Families

Virtual events to ring in the Year of the Ox with kids

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 22, 2021
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City Adventures

Honoring Dr. Martin Luther King Jr.: Seattle-Area Events for Families

Learn more about Dr. King's vision for equality and the work we still have to do

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 12, 2021
Mom and son at home happily celebrating new year 2021 best family events around Seattle Tacoma Bellevue Puget Sound

Seasonal Fun

New Year's Events and Activities for Seattle-Area Families

Awesome ways to ring in 2021 with kids

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 22, 2020
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Seasonal Fun

25 Winter Break Activities for Families in 2020

Animal adventures, outdoor fun and more for Seattle-area kids

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 16, 2020
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Arts + Entertainment

Free Light Shows You Can Still See This Season

Bundle up the kids and check out the sparkle

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 10, 2020
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Seasonal Fun

Virtual Family Events for Hanukkah 2020

Cupcakes, community stories and lights for Seattle-area families

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 03, 2020
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The Great Outdoors

Best Seattle-Area Playgrounds to Visit This Pandemic Season

Catch a sun break, mask up and find a fun place to play near you

By: Nancy Chaney | Nov 30, 2020
Reindeer at Cougar Mountain Zoo Issaquah Reindeer Festival best family holiday fun Seattle

Seasonal Fun

Best COVID-Friendly Holiday Events for Seattle-Area Families

Holiday activities you can still do with kids this pandemic season

By: Nancy Chaney | Nov 22, 2020
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City Adventures

New Salt & Straw Now Open in Kirkland

Legendary Portland ice cream brand's new location on the Eastside

By: Nancy Chaney | Nov 20, 2020