Julie Dodobara

Headshot of author Julie Dodobara, she is pictured from the torso up, standing on a boat with a waterfuall in the distance

Julie Dodobara is ParentMap’s out + about editorial assistant. If she's not on an outdoor adventure with her son, she can be found trying out new recipes or binge-watching the latest comedy or spy series.

Recent Articles

mom with toddler with a blower on her hip celebrating new years eve events in Seattle

Seasonal Fun

New Year’s Events and Activities for Families

Family celebrations, hikes and plunges to ring in 2024

By: Julie Dodobara | Dec 20, 2023
Hanukkah family kids menorah dreidel events Seattle Bellevue Eastside

Seasonal Fun

Family Events for Hanukkah 2023

Cupcakes, crafts and menorah lightings around Seattle

By: Julie Dodobara | Nov 30, 2023
2023-Halloween-events-Seattle-families-won't-want-to-miss-kids-in-costumes-having-fun

Seasonal Fun

Boo! Best Halloween Events for Families

Sweet and spooky Halloween fun for 2023

By: Julie Dodobara | Oct 02, 2023
Best-Labor-Day-weekend-family-activities-Seattle-Bellevue-Tacoma-Everett-Ellensburg-Rodeo-Kittitas-County-Fair

Seasonal Fun

7 Ideas for Labor Day Weekend Family Fun

Best things to do with kids over Labor Day weekend

By: Julie Dodobara | Aug 21, 2023
Girl hula hooping at a Seattle summer concert, Celebrate Woodinville an outdoor free concert for families

Arts + Entertainment

Free Outdoor Concerts for Families in 2023

Free summer entertainment around Seattle

By: Julie Dodobara | Jun 30, 2023
Fireworks explode over Seattle’s Lake Union during the Seafair Summer Fourth celebration for Independence Day

Seasonal Fun

Fireworks Shows and 4th of July Fests

Independence Day celebrations around Seattle

By: Julie Dodobara | Jun 16, 2023
Happy girl in pink shirt hula-hooping with other Juneteenth Festival goers best Juneteenth events for Seattle-area families

Seasonal Fun

Juneteenth Events for Seattle-Area Families

Celebrate Juneteenth at family events around Seattle

By: Julie Dodobara | Jun 07, 2023
best-fathers-day-family-activities-around-seattle-2023

Seasonal Fun

16 Father’s Day Family Activities Around Seattle

Train ride, car show, berry fest or bike ride?

By: Julie Dodobara | Jun 05, 2023
A kid of about 12 years old holds a sign that says I'm Gay during a Seattle Pride event

City Adventures

Seattle-Area Pride Events for Families

Join the Pride party with your fam this June

By: Julie Dodobara | May 26, 2023
Best-mothers-day-family-activities-2023-seattle-bellevue-eastside-tacoma-south-sound

Seasonal Fun

Super Mom! Family Outings for Mother’s Day 2023

Delight your favorite mom with a special activity Mother’s Day weekend

By: Julie Dodobara | Apr 27, 2023