30+ Outing Ideas for Seattle-Area Families on Mid-Winter Break
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Boredom doesn’t stand a chance at Twinkle Land Play Cafe. Photo: Meredith Charaba
Escape the rain
We’ve had some sunshine lately, but will Murphy’s Law bring back the rain right when we have the kids at home? Seems entirely possible. Thankfully, many museums and attractions offer indoor entertainment and an escape from winter drizzle.
- 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.
- There’s also a bevy of play cafés, where parents can grab a coffee (and actually enjoy it warm) while kids climb, play and make new friends. North Sound families will love Little Pandas Play Cafe, while South Sound families won’t want to miss Holiday Play Cafe.
- 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.
- Brush up on your bowling skills at any of these family-favorite bowling alleys. Keep the retro fun going with milkshakes, pinball and roller skating.
- Escape to the “tropics” right in Seattle at the lush and balmy Volunteer Park Conservatory.
- Get an early taste of summertime adventures while splashing at these great indoor swimming pools.
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