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mom and daughter on a carnival ride at Lacey Fun Fair, a free family event going on this weekend

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for May 23–26

red car at the LeMay – America’s Car Museum

City Adventures

New Exhibition in Tacoma Explores the Evolving Idea of Luxury — Through Cars

Crowds gather for Northwest Folklife Festival in Seattle under the Space Needle

Arts + Entertainment

Northwest Folklife Festival for Families

Child sitting at a desk in a classroom using a table for school work

Elementary

The False Promise of Device-Based Education

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Mental Health

New Free Program Allows Parents to Support Kids’ Anxiety Struggles at Home

Vaccination is the best way to protect against the measles

Health + Nutrition

Another Measles Case Reported in King County in 2025

two boys sleeping in beds

Sleep

Sleepwalking and Sleep Terrors During Childhood

young girl looking at T. rex in the forest at Woodland Park Zoo's "Dinosaur Discovery" exhibit

Arts + Entertainment

‘Dinosaur Discovery’ Exhibit Returns to Seattle’s Woodland Park Zoo

Cute girl hugs teddy bear at a clinic by firefighters is a free thing to do in Seattle in May

Seasonal Fun

25 Free Family Activities in May Around Seattle and Beyond

Giant swing carnival ride at Remlinger Farms Family Fun Park mini amusement theme park near Seattle

Arts + Entertainment

Remlinger Farms Fun Park Is Open for the Season

Dad teaching son financial literacy

Family Management

Foster Financial Literacy Early to Prepare Kids for Success

happy family on a vacation

Family Management

10 Keys to a Stress-Free Family Vacation

Strategies to help you actually enjoy your next trip

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Puget Sound Family Fun Calendar

The best family activities in Seattle and around the Sound.

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Pierce College Science Dome Show

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Family Movie Nights at Sunset Hill Community Hall

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Family Skate Night

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‘The 25th Annual Putnam County Spelling Bee’ Presented by Olympia Family Theater

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‘Descendants: The Musical’ Presented by Bellevue Youth Theatre

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‘Seussical, the Musical’ Presented by Broadway Bound Children's Theatre

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Pierce College Science Dome Show

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Night Hike: ‘A Slough of Senses’

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PopUp StoryWalk - ‘The Bear's Song’

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2025 Trout Fishing Derby

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StoryWalk at Lake Wilderness Arboretum

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Free Dance Class for Parents & Tots

Spring is here

Family fun as we welcome back the sunshine

Happy Asian American family during AAPI Heritage Month

Seasonal Fun

AAPI Heritage Month Events for Seattle-Area Families

two kids looking out at North Cascades National Park, a Washington national park for families to explore

The Great Outdoors

Nature and History Collide: 6 National Park Adventures for Families in Washington

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Seasonal Fun

Top 15 Seattle-Area Family Activities for May 2025

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Food

Fresh Lunch Ideas to Brighten Up Springtime School Days

Editor's Picks

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kids swimming in a pool outside

Family Safety

How One Seattle Mom Is Helping Kids (and Parents) Stay Safe in the Water

No More Under helps families swim safely

By: Gemma Alexander | Apr 28, 2025

mom feeding child fried chicken from a seattle area restaurant

City Adventures

Seattle-Area Restaurants Serving Everyone’s Favorite Hometown Dishes

From coast to coast, here’s where to find the iconic regional dishes you miss

By: Kate Missine | Apr 30, 2025

girl in cowboy hat roasting a marshmallow at a dude ranch on a family vacation

Travel

Dude Ranch Getaways for Your Next Family Vacation

Trade your city slicker existence for a rustic summer trip with the kids

By: Kate Loweth | Apr 30, 2025