Awesome Fall Activities Around Seattle That Get the Family Out of the House
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Indoor playgrounds like Twinkle Land are fun no matter what kind of weather fall brings. Photo: Meredith Charaba
Indoor activities for a rainy day in Seattle
When you need to get out of the house and play, but can’t face the rain or dark, try a visit to a kid-friendly indoor spot.
- Dig your toes in the sand at Washington state’s largest indoor sandbox.
- Sip a glass of bubbly while the kids play cops and robbers at a luxury indoor playground.
- Surprise the kids with a totally unique outing where they can see vintage snacks, squeeze rubber chickens or socialize with adoptable cats.
- Experience a new mixed-reality adventure at DreamPark, where you can collect coins, race trikes and jump over lava.
- Keep the video game-inspired fun going with an interactive day at C.H.E Arcade.
- Get the wiggles out at these indoor playgrounds and play gyms — and keep the mess out of your house. Plus, there’s a huge indoor play café in Bellevue you won’t want to miss.
- Fabulous children’s museums around our region engage and inspire kids with life-like play scenes. Family favorite Imagine Children’s Museum is the largest one in the state!
- If you haven't yet explored the Seattle Aquarium’s Ocean Pavilion, take your future marine biologists there to see Indo-Pacific leopard sharks, eagle rays, coral and more.
- The Burke Museum welcomes fans of dinos and everyone else for scien-terrific fun.
- These local museums, zoos and exhibits are crawling with learning opportunities for future entomologists.
- Have a mind-bending day at the Museum of Illusions.
- If you need a destination but also need to save some cash, our area’s unique libraries fit the bill. Read, explore, play — for free.
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