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

A girl gleefully slides down one of a series of 6 slides at Tacoma's newer Dune Peninsula area of Point Defiance Park. Visiting the park is among recommended among best weekend activities for Seattle families.

Seasonal Fun

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

Top family events and activities for the weekend of Oct. 7–9

By: Nancy Chaney | Oct 05, 2022
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Seasonal Fun

75 Things to Do With Kids This Fall

Awesome autumn adventures

By: Nancy Chaney | Oct 04, 2022
Salt & Straw's seasonal bug ice cream called Creepy Crawly Critters contains mealworms

City Adventures

Is This Buggy Ice Cream a Trick or a Treat?

Where to taste ice cream with, umm, actual bugs in it

By: Nancy Chaney | Oct 04, 2022
Two young girls holding large pumpkins in a pumpkin patch

Seasonal Fun

The Play List: Highlighted Seattle-Area Family Events and Outings for October 2022

15 ways to have a ball this fall

By: Nancy Chaney | Sep 28, 2022
Cheese pizza "The Original" from Seattle favorite pizzeria Pagliacci Pizza giving out free slices to thank customers for business during the pandemic

City Adventures

Free Slices From Pagliacci Pizza

Stop by the pizza favorite’s newest shop Sept. 10

By: Nancy Chaney | Sep 07, 2022
Little boy standing in front of a sunflower in a field

The Great Outdoors

The Play List: Highlighted Seattle-Area Family Events and Outings for September 2022

15 still-summery things to do in September

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 29, 2022
Small girl holding apples looking at one with bite in it apple and cider events Seattle kids families

Seasonal Fun

Sweet Taste of Fall: Apple Events for Families

Apple fun around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 26, 2022
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The Great Outdoors

5 Nearby State Parks for Seattle-Area Families to Visit

Washington state parks where families can play outdoors

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 15, 2022
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Seasonal Fun

Stunning Sunflowers Festivals and Fields to Visit

Wander in a field of towering, beautiful blooms this August and September

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 05, 2022
The US touring company of "Hamilton" performs in Seattle at The Paramount Theatre tips for taking kids

Arts + Entertainment

7 Tips for Taking Kids to ‘Hamilton’

This beloved show is back in Seattle this summer

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 03, 2022