City Adventures

Neighborhood explores, urban hiking and much more
happy girl

City Adventures

Got Kids 6 and Under? Here's Your Seattle Bucket List
Sweet, cheap thrills for the littlest littles, from farm fun to swimming and more
By
JiaYing Grygiel
  May 1, 2017
gig harbor

City Adventures

Get to Know Gig Harbor: 5 Things to Do on a Day Out in the South Sound
This day trip holds up whatever the weather
By
Elisabeth Kramer
  Jan 21, 2017
amazing northwest view

Travel

12 Northwest Summer Splurges that Are Worth It
Hot-air balloons, floatplanes, zip lines, ecotours and more
By
Fiona Cohen
  Apr 24, 2017
Pike Place pig

Travel

5 Tips for Doing Pike Place Market With Kids, From an Insider
A fishmonger's wife shares where to go, what to taste, best secret picnic stop and more
By
Jennifer Kakutani
  Aug 4, 2016
Beach view

Ages 6 - 10

Into the Urban Wild
10 nature centers and parks to explore
 Feb 23, 2016
Seattle Center fountain

City Adventures

The Secrets to Seattle Center
An insider’s guide to the everyday magic of our ever-evolving, 54-year-old regional treasure
By
Gemma Alexander
  Jun 30, 2016
crossroads

Seasonal Fun

Cross-cultural Fun at Crossroads
Bellevue's most international neighborhood is a center for affordable, family-friendly fun
By
E. Ashley Steel
  Aug 3, 2016
kelsey creek

Seasonal Fun

Climbing the Streets: Six Fantastic Stairway Walks for Seattle Families
Six fantastic stairway walks for Seattle families
By
Annie Fanning
  Apr 29, 2014
ferry

Travel

Awesome Walk-On Ferry Adventures Around Puget Sound
5 ideas for foot-ferry fun in Bremerton, Bainbridge, Kingston, Friday Harbor and more!
By
Elisa Murray
  Aug 20, 2014

Newest Reads

gun

Family Safety

Asking the Loaded Question
Does your family keep a gun In the house?
By
Natalie Singer-Velush
  Jun 28, 2017
Kids wading in summer sun

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Top Family Events for Seattle and the Eastside
Your family fun plan for the long weekend: June 30–July 4
By
Nancy Chaney
  Jun 28, 2017
Amazon Echo and Alexa

Kids + Media

An Open Apology Letter to Amazon's Alexa
"Is it possible to startle a robot? I think we did."
By
Malia Jacobson
  Jun 28, 2017
Homeless man with cardboard sign

Mindfulness

How to Talk to Your Kids About Homelessness
Because ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away
By
Ruchika Tulshyan
  Jun 28, 2017

Family Atlas

We've mapped your family-friendly resources in the Puget Sound region

Savvy on Seattle

Savvy on Seattle

Personalized Relocation Plans For Your Family. School.Neighborhood.Lifestyle.

Crossroads Shopping Center

Crossroads Shopping Center

When it comes to family fun, there's no place quite like Crossroads!

Bellevue

King County Library System

King County Library System

Serving King County, Washington at 48 libraries & online.

Issaquah

The Little Gym of Kent/Renton

The Little Gym of Kent/Renton

Join us at The Little Gym for some Serious Fun!! We teach gymnastics-based classes for children 4 months - 12 years.

Renton