Every Family’s Northwest Bucket List

• Kids ‘n’ Critters Weekends. This winter special entices families to Northwest Trek Wildlife Park in Eatonville by offering two free kid admissions (ages 12 and younger) with each paying adult, every Friday, Saturday and Sunday in February. Admire the bears, spot the bobcats and don’t miss the epic Kids’ Trek playground.
• Northwest Flower and Garden Show. Each February, Seattle’s legendary garden show plants itself at the Seattle Convention Center. Admission is free for kids ages 12 and younger, and if you think it’s a bad idea to drag your kids to a garden show, don’t worry. You’ll find lots to look at and plenty of activities to keep them engaged, such as the annual kids treasure hunt.
• Guided snowshoe hike at Lake Easton. On Friday or Saturday join a free guided snowshoe hike at Lake Easton. Interpretive Ranger Lorena will guide the hike, which lasts around two hours and covers about 1.5 miles of moderate terrain. Ranger Lorena will share natural and historical highlights of Lake Easton, and be sure to keep an eye out for wildlife!
• Great Backyard Bird Count. Have fun and be a scientist right in your own neighborhood. Citizen science needs you! Put your observation and counting skills to the test by tallying all the birds you see (or hear!) — from your yard, the park or any other locale —
  during one 15-minute time span, then log your findings with the Great Backyard Bird Count, Friday–Monday, Feb. 13–16.
• Lunar New Year. The Year of the Horse will gallop into the new year, starting Feb. 17, 2026. One of our region’s main celebrations takes place outside the Wing Luke Museum. Plan for lion dances, firecrackers and more festive fun. Another popular new year celebration, Tết in Seattle, takes place each year at the Seattle Center Armory and Fisher Pavilion.

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