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

Activities and play ideas for Seattle, Eastside and South Sound kids

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

young girl playing in the ball pit at Twinkle Land Play Cafe in Bellevue
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Boredom doesn’t stand a chance at Twinkle Land Play Cafe. Photo: Meredith Charaba

Escape the rain

No surprise here, rain showers are in the forecast. Thankfully, many museums and attractions offer indoor entertainment and an escape from winter drizzle.

  • Let the kids dig into the state’s largest indoor sandbox, where they’ll find toy excavators, shovels, beach toys and more.
  • Parents can kick back and relax in the luxe lounge area of Nick’s Magnificent while kids can take their imaginative play to the next level.
  • Step inside Bubble Planet, an otherworldly experience with 10 immersive rooms — and the world’s largest bubble bath ball pit.
  • Visit Laro Tayo, a charming social hub in Kent where kids can climb, play and explore while parents recharge.
  • Pair playtime for the kids with a caffeine boost for parents at Nixi City, a bright and airy play café.
  • Be the next contestant on Great Big Game Show, then keep the fun going with The Escape Game next door.
  • Want to get out of the house and learn something new? These great children’s museums will do the trick.
  • Kids can get the wiggles out at these great indoor playgrounds around town.
  • No matter the weather, Seattle and Eastside families can putt into a UFO, explore aircraft and more at these fab indoor spots.
  • Paint, bowl and play all around South Sound with outside-the-box indoor activities.
  • Get an early taste of summertime adventures while splashing at these great indoor swimming pools.

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