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Get out there and find some adventure in 2026. Photo: iStock
Long days, short years
When you’re raising kids, the days are long, but the years are short, so you’ve got to plan carefully to hit some of our area’s signature annual events while your littles are still young enough to want to go with you. From spotting eagles at their local gathering grounds to quirky festivals to holiday delights, here in the Pacific Northwest we know how to celebrate all year around.
To help you make the most of the best yearly events, we’ve gathered a bucket list of festivals, happenings, out-of-the-ordinary holidays and more to put on your family calendar. Click through the whole list to see all the adventures, or jump to the month below when you are looking for some special family fun.
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Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago and was updated most recently on Dec. 11, 2025 by ParentMap’s associate editor, Kari Hanson. New images were added, and all information received a thorough fact-check for your 2026 adventures.
