Nancy Chaney

Nancy Chaney

Nancy Chaney is ParentMap's out + about editor, always searching for the best family fun opportunities around Seattle and beyond. She loves hanging out with her son, drinking coffee, watching soccer and running the streets and trails of her neighborhood.

Recent Articles

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Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

Family fun ideas for this weekend and beyond: July 3–5

Nancy Chaney Jul 01, 2020
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Seasonal Fun

Summer Fair Fun: Drive-In Fair Food, Concerts and a Movie

Pack up the kids for drive-in fair treats, music and a movie

Nancy Chaney Jun 30, 2020
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The Great Outdoors

More South Sound and South King County Playgrounds Are Open

Where to go to swing, climb and play

Nancy Chaney Jun 26, 2020
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Arts + Entertainment

Woodland Park Zoo Set to Reopen

Tickets on sale now for zoo's July 1 reopening

Nancy Chaney Jun 22, 2020
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Seasonal Fun

7 Fun Lawn Games to Play All Summer

Best outdoor games to play on Dad's day and all season long

Nancy Chaney Jun 16, 2020
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The Great Outdoors

More Activities Are Now Allowed in Seattle Parks

Find out what's open and what's not

Nancy Chaney Jun 15, 2020
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Arts + Entertainment

Popular Animal Parks Reopening for Families

Get your tickets now for PDZA and Northwest Trek

Nancy Chaney Jun 11, 2020
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The Great Outdoors

5 Nearby Campgrounds for Seattle-Area Families to Reserve Now

Some state park campgrounds opening June 1

Nancy Chaney May 29, 2020
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City Adventures

Five Days of Free Doughnuts?!

Krispy Kreme rules National Doughnut Day with a week of free doughnuts

Nancy Chaney May 29, 2020
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The Great Outdoors

10 Fun Ideas for Your Backyard Campout

At-home camping fun for Seattle-area families

Nancy Chaney May 26, 2020