ParentMap | Seattle Activities for Kids and Family Resources

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Books

Kids' Books That Share the True Stories of Native Peoples in America

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Food

12 Power Pantry Ingredients for Every Family's Kitchen

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Holidays

Target's New Sensory Sensitive and Adaptive Costumes Are Here

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The Great Outdoors

How to Get Your 'Every Kid Outdoors' National Parks Pass

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Parent Health + Relationship

Separation Anxiety in Adults: When Goodbye Is the Hardest Word

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Holidays

10 Adorable Baby and Toddler Halloween Costumes

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Indoor Play

13 Special Outings for Seattle-Area Kids and Families With Special Needs

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The Great Outdoors

Where to See Salmon Spawn Around Seattle and the Eastside

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Holidays

13 Easy Halloween Party Snacks

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Seasonal Fun

Why You Might Want to Book Your Santa Train Tix Right Now

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Behavior + Discipline

How to Talk to Kids About Violence and War

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Family Management

Tips and Resources to Help Your Disorganized Kid Thrive in School

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Health + Nutrition

Bon Appétit! 6 Globally Good Lunch Ideas

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Behavior + Discipline

You Don’t Have to Constantly Entertain Your Child — Really

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Mindfulness

7 Ways to Manage Awkward Conversations With Other Parents

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Behavior + Discipline

Why You Should Let Your Kid Fail (Sometimes)

They'll be happier for it and so will you

October 2019

Get reading! Our October issue

Greater Seattle Family Fun Calendar

Ready, set, get outta the house - find your adventure today!

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Salmon Seeson at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Free Day for Seniors and People with Disabilities at PDZA

Oct

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Fun by the Fireside Sing-Along Show

Oct

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Carnation Farmer's Market

Oct

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Sugar Skull Metal Embossing Art Workshop

Oct

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Salmon Seeson at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Become a Botanical Detective and Research Scientist!

Oct

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

Oct

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Salmon Seeson at the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery

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Outdoor Families Nature Club

Oct

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Seattle Chocolates’ Haunted Factory Tour

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The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee

FALL IS A BALL!

Find your family fun, rain or shine

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Seasonal Fun

Fright Night: 10 Scary and Unscary Haunted Attractions for Families

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Seasonal Fun

Best Pumpkin Patches and Corn Mazes for Seattle and Eastside Families

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Seasonal Fun

7 Places to Go Apple Picking in Washington

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The Great Outdoors

8 Best Kid-Friendly Fall Hikes in the Greater Seattle Area

Editor's Picks

Pssst! We think you'll like these

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Indoor Play

Where to Celebrate Local Indigenous Cultures With Kids

New Tribal Tales exhibit and other centers shine a light

Gemma Alexander Oct 03, 2019

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Holidays

11 Easy Homemade Halloween Treats Your Kids Will Love

Spooky and delicious Halloween treats

Rebekah Schilperoort Oct 09, 2019

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Ages 3 - 5

Throw a Zero-Drama Kids’ Birthday Party!

How to avoid common party-planning pitfalls and throw a fun children's event

Malia Jacobson Oct 03, 2019