ParentMap | Seattle Activities for Kids and Family Resources

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Seasonal Fun

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

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Giving Back

10 Ways to Show Your Love for Seattle Essential Workers

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Food

8 Best Meals to Bring to Friend or Family in Need

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The Great Outdoors

New Nature-Themed Playground Welcomes Adventurous Kids

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Mindfulness

Quick Mindfulness Cures That Actually Work

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Health + Nutrition

Best Ways to Keep Kids Healthy, According to Health Experts

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Books

Great Diverse Reads From 2020

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The Great Outdoors

5 Amazing Winter Hikes for Northwest Families

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The Great Outdoors

Could Your Family Spend 1000 Hours Outdoors in 2021?

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Parent Health + Relationship

The New Parenting Trends That Are Here to Stay

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The Great Outdoors

Go Play at Juanita Beach Park's Brand-New Playground

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Crafts + DIY

10 Easy DIY Toys Kids Will Love

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Family Safety

What You Need to Know About COVID-19 Testing

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Home Sweet Home

Awesome Recycling Programs Every Family Should Know About

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The Great Outdoors

Could Your Family Spend 1000 Hours Outdoors in 2021?

2021 Preschool Preview

Don’t miss our FREE virtual event this Saturday!

Join ParentMap on Jan. 23 to explore 70+ local preschools programs and enjoy a chat with child development expert Dr. Harvey Karp.

ParentMap Magazine January 2021

The new ParentMap is here!

See our January issue

Puget Sound Family Fun Calendar

Keep 'em busy! Ideas for fun and learning, inside and out.

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Tacoma Light Trail

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Open Air Cinema Nights Drive-In Movies

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Shadow Lake Nature Preserve Upland Trail Private Visit

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VIRTUAL: Get Crafty with BAM at Home

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VIRTUAL: ParentMap Live Preschool Preview 2021P

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Winter Train Rides

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VIRTUAL: KCLS Program - The Journey to Becoming an Anti-Racist Family Webinar Series

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VIRTUAL: KCLS Program - Adolescent Substance Use - A Poison Center Perspective

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VIRTUAL: KCLS Program - Reading with Rover

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Craft Kit Pick-Up for Lunar New Year Crafts

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VIRTUAL: ParentMap Live ParentEd Talk with Dr. Harvey KarpP

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VIRTUAL: Kindiependent Family Concert Series

New Year Adventures

Find your family fun, rain or shine

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The Great Outdoors

Best Places to Go Sledding and Tubing for Seattle-Area Families

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The Great Outdoors

Snowshoeing 101 for Seattle-Area Families

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The Great Outdoors

10 Awesome Citizen Science Ideas for Families

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The Great Outdoors

Best Seattle-Area Playgrounds to Visit This Pandemic Season

Editor's Picks

Pssst! We think you'll like these

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Seasonal Fun

7 Awesome Backyard Activities for the Wet Season

Rain, rain, come and play

By: Rory Graves | Dec 14, 2020

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New Baby

When to Take Your Baby to the Dentist

Optimizing oral health for babies and toddlers

By: Malia Jacobson | Dec 29, 2020

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Crafts + DIY

Tons of Activity Sheets to Keep Your Preschooler Busy

Dust off your printer and get some work done

By: Vicky McDonald | Jan 05, 2021