ParentMap | Seattle Activities for Kids and Family Resources

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Health + Nutrition

The Importance of the Back-to-School Checkup

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The Great Outdoors

10 Gorgeous Lavender Farms to Visit With Kids

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Parent Stories

6 Pandemic Habits I’d Love to Drop in the Dumpster

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Travel

My Family Tried Camper Van Life and This Is What We Learned

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Giving Back

Nonprofit Teen Feed Runs on ‘Radical Compassion’

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Apps + Tech

Brickit: The New Lego App That Will Delight Parents and Kids

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Home Sweet Home

7 Brilliant Back-to-School Solutions for Families

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Health + Nutrition

The Epidemic of Play Deprivation

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Family Safety

Johnson & Johnson Recalls Spray Sunscreens Over Traces of Benzene

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Travel

7 Awesome Things to Do With Kids on Whidbey Island

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Health + Nutrition

10 Kid-Pleasing Dipping Sauce Ideas

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Family Management

Science Says You Should Give Child-Led Parenting a Try. Here’s Why

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Travel

Epic, Unplugged Summer Fun on the Olympic Peninsula

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Family Management

5 Clever Games to Keep Your Backseat Passengers Entertained

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Mindfulness

5 Montessori Principles to Help Kids Learn and Grow

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Parent Stories

The Eli’s Park Project

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The Great Outdoors

New Forest Park Playground Delivers Inclusive Fun for All

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Camps + Classes

A Return to the Stage: Seattle-Area Summer Theater Opportunities for Kids and Teens

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Screen Time

10 Tips for Weaning Kids Off Screens This Summer

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Crafts + DIY

4 Ingenious Ways to Buy Yourself an Hour of Quiet Time

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Apps + Tech

8 Fun and Clever Apps Your Kids Will Love

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The Great Outdoors

A New Place to Play: Just-Opened Loyal Heights Playground

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How to Get Your Kids to Love — or at Least Like — Hiking

A Q&A with Susan Elderkin, author of ‘Best Hikes With Kids: Western Washington’

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Puget Sound Family Fun Calendar

The best family activities in Seattle and around the Sound.

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Kids Club Entertainment at Allan Yorke Park

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Outdoor Movie Night with the City of Sammamish

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City of Kent Summer Playgrounds and HERO Mobile Program

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Remlinger Farms Family Fun Park

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Regal Summer Movie Express - $1 Movies

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Kirkland Summer Kids' Concerts

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Puyallup's Kiwanis Kids Noon Tunes

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Seahawks Training Camp

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Shakespeare in the Park: A Midsummer Night’s Dream by GreenStage

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National Night Out

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Lacey in Tune Children's Entertainment Series

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Summer Sounds at Skansie

Summer adventures

Find your family fun, rain or shine

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Seasonal Fun

Your Ultimate Family Play List for August 2021

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The Great Outdoors

New Totem Lake Playground Is a Climber’s Paradise

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Seasonal Fun

Sweet Summer: It’s Berry-Picking Time

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Arts + Entertainment

Free Outdoor Summer Shows for Families in 2021

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Seasonal Fun

Outdoor Pools and Water Parks Near You

Splash, play and stay cool this summer at fantastic outdoor swimming pools

By: Kali Sakai | Jun 17, 2021

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Travel

7 Washington Travel Destinations to Book Now

Close-to-home getaways for Seattle-area families

By: JiaYing Grygiel | Jul 19, 2021

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Birthdays + Parties

8 Trendy Outdoor Birthday Party Themes

Fresh ideas for your kid's big day

By: Tiffany Doerr Guerzon | Jul 14, 2021