Out + About

Ready, set, get out of the house!
Book that summer vacation on the fly
And save money!
Kid wading in lake

Seasonal Fun

The Best Things in Summer Are (Almost) Free
The best cheap thrills around Seattle, Tacoma and the Eastside
By
Elisa Murray
  Jun 21, 2017
Ballard Playspace

Indoor Play

Head to Ballard Play Space for Free, Indoor Fun
A friendly, clean play place you'll want to come back to again and again
By
JiaYing Grygiel
  May 22, 2017
panorama trail

The Great Outdoors

7 Hikes with a Prize for Puget Sound families
From ice to water play to ghost towns, these hikes pay off big for families
By
Jennifer Johnson
  May 1, 2017
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
camping kids

Travel

Last-Minute Camping: 21 Nearby, Kid-Friendly Campgrounds in Puget Sound
Procrastinators, ahoy! These wonderful campsites that are close to Seattle and Tacoma might still have spots
By
Nancy Schatz Alton
  May 12, 2017

NEW ARRIVALS

Ideas, tips and news for parents and parents-to-be

Family Atlas

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

Pump it Up - Kirkland

Pump it Up - Kirkland

Pump It Up is the original Puget Sound inflatable party venue, and still the best option for safe, private events. We pride ourselves in constantly offering new, innovative party experiences ...

Kirkland

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center

Pacific Science Center in Seattle is Washington’s leading institution for fun and engaging learning for children, families and guest of all ages.

Seattle

Remlinger Farms

Remlinger Farms

Remlinger Farms is the place for Family Fun in Carnation, Washington.

Carnation

King County Library System

King County Library System

Serving King County, Washington at 48 libraries & online.

Issaquah

Spring into action
Celebrate the new season with these ideas
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