30+ Outing Ideas for Seattle-Area Families on Mid-Winter Break

A summer day is so ripe with possibility, it can be hard to choose what to do. A winter day, on the other hand, can be so dreary and short on daylight that it can be hard to motivate your family to do much of anything.

But we’re about to face a stretch of school-free days for Presidents Day and mid-winter break. What the heck are we going to do?

Some families are lucky enough to be scooting off on a vacation. If you’re staying local, we’ve gathered up more than 30 ideas to keep your crew active and entertained during mid-winter break and beyond. Bundle up and defy the drizzle, play indoors or catch a sun break — we’ve got something to suit just about every family.

Use the arrows above the image to see our entire list, or skip to the type of activities you’re ready to try first:

• Can’t-miss playgrounds
• Snow day adventures
• Indoor play spaces
• Hikes and nature walks
• Places to bike, skate and bowl
• Tasty treats

First up: Climb, slide, swing and play

Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago, and updated most recently in February 2024 with new mid-winter break activities and outing ideas for Seattle families added. Madison Miller contributed to this article.