Family Activities + Advice for Greater Seattle Parents | ParentMap

Dine on the waterfront in La Conner, one of the many things to do in Skagit Valley

City Adventures

A Day Trip to Skagit Valley: The Best Spots to Take the Kids

child playing in sand sensory bin

Kids + Media

10 MESH Toys to Keep Kids Entertained Over Spring Break

happy little girl laughing April Fools pranks for kids

Holidays

18 Pranks to Play on Your Kids This April Fools’ Day

little boy playing air hockey at an arcade

City Adventures

Back to Old School: Pinball, Mini Golf, Milkshakes and More Retro Fun

girl jumping across climbers at Shoreview Park's baseball playground

The Great Outdoors

Where the Playground Has a Plot: 11 Themed Playgrounds in Greater Seattle

group of children hands busy using smartphone at school corridor

Apps + Tech

Jury Finds Meta and YouTube Liable in Landmark Child Harm Case

image of 2 Line Seattle Stadium

Travel

The Highly Anticipated Crosslake Connection Opens This Weekend

lion cub in hands of zoo staff

City Adventures

Woodland Park Zoo’s Lion Cubs Finally Have Names

Taking a picture of joy shigaki at Seattle Waterfront

Someone You Should Know

Extraordinary Women Redefining What’s Possible

two girls running down the street happy to be out of school

Crafts + DIY

Screen-Free Ideas to Keep the Kids Busy During Spring Break at Home

group of kids on a college tour

High School

15 Secrets to Successful College Tours

Two girls sitting on grass, holding eggs and basket for Easter.

Seasonal Fun

Extraordinary Easter Egg Hunts and Activities for 2026

a view of the La Conner waterfront

City Adventures

A Day Trip to Skagit Valley: The Best Spots to Take the Kids

One local mom shares her favorite things to do in Skagit Valley any time of year

ParentMap's April 2026 magazine cover

The new ParentMap is here!

Read our April issue

Puget Sound Family Fun Calendar

The best family activities in Seattle and around the Sound.

Mar

31

StoryWalk at Lake Wilderness Arboretum

Mar

31

Skagit Valley Tulip Festival

Mar

31

Toddler Tuesday at Infinity Farm Issaquah

Mar

31

Spring Break: Bugs & Beaks

Mar

31

Passover Specialty Cupcakes from Trophy Cupcakes

Mar

31

La Conner Daffodil Festival 2026

Mar

31

Water Ways: Healing the Circle of Water and Life

Mar

31

‘Exquisite Creatures’ Exhibit

Mar

31

Bugs Burien Scavenger Hunt

Mar

31

Moomins' Sea Adventures & Tove and the Sea

Mar

31

Toddler Tuesday

Mar

31

Women's History Month at the Swasey Branch Library

Spring

Longer days and family fun

young girl looking at a field of daffodils during the La Conner Daffodil Festival

Seasonal Fun

La Conner Daffodil Festival 2026: A Guide for Seattle-Area Families

kids sitting around a table doing craft projects

Ages 3 - 5

30+ Fun Indoor Play Activities From a Preschool Teacher

young child at putt putt mini golf course near Seattle on a rainy day, an indoor activity for families

Indoor Play

The Ultimate Rainy Day Guide to Indoor Activities in Seattle and the Eastside

two kids walk on a hiking trail on a spring hike near Seattle

The Great Outdoors

Best Spring Hikes in the Seattle Area for Kids and Families

Editor's Picks

Pssst! We think you'll like these

Caring mother holding newborn baby in her arms

Parent Health + Relationship

When Gentle Parenting Wasn’t Gentle on Me

A mother’s touching reflection on late night feedings and what it means to truly be gentle

By: Paula Davis | Mar 06, 2026

woman in a chair smiling and clapping

Parent Stories

Parenting Burnout? I Tried Something Unexpected, and It Changed Everything

One mom’s spontaneous decision helped her rediscover joy and embrace failure

By: Lora Claus | Feb 25, 2026

family setting up digital privacy on their home computer

Apps + Tech

5 Practical Steps to Protecting Your Family’s Devices and Data

A cyber security expert’s tips to protecting privacy online, with or without technical expertise

By: Tracy Romoser | Feb 24, 2026