10 Things to Do With Kids Around Seattle the Last Days of Summer 2023

As the summer progresses, the ultra-cool retro experience of a drive-in movie begins to better suit families. That’s because movies start earlier as the sunset gets earlier! (In June, the movies don’t begin until practically 10 p.m.!)

Lucky for us, we’ve still got a few true drive-ins in operation: four drive-in movie theaters still exist in Washington. They’re not super close for most Seattle-area families — find them in Shelton, Bremerton, Oak Harbor and Port Townsend — but these make for a memorable night out with your kids. Plan ahead and make an afternoon and evening of it.

Or, skip the car and just cozy up on the grass for free outdoor movies showing in parks around town. Kids too young to stay up for a movie at dusk? Pack your picnic for a free outdoor summer concert instead.

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