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

Kids and families play at the updated playground in the woods at Seattle's Discovery Park this week's playground of the week among fun family activities for the weekend

Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for Feb. 3–5

Top family events and activities for this weekend

By: Nancy Chaney | Feb 01, 2023
Young boy looking through a heart shaped cut out

Seasonal Fun

The Play List: Top Family Events Around Seattle for February 2023

Celebrate Black History Month, make a date with our favorite people, spot some eagles and more!

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 30, 2023
Image of a Pagliacci Pizza pepperoni pizza new scavenger hunt leads to free pizza prizes

City Adventures

Pagliacci Pizza Scavenger Hunt Leads to Free Pizza

Will you win free pizza for a year?

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 24, 2023
Dick's Drive In restaurant in Seattle's Wallingford neighborhood is popular with all ages

City Adventures

Dinner Plan: 19-Cent Burgers at Dick’s This Week

Dick’s Drive-In offers original prices for its 69th anniversary

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 23, 2023
Kids of about middle school age, young teens, play in a soccer match while parents and families look on top tips for being a good sports parent

Family Management

10 Tips for Being a Good Sports Parent

A handy sideline play book

By: Nancy Chaney | Jan 09, 2023
Two people laying in the snow

Seasonal Fun

The Play List: Highlighted Seattle-Area Family Events and Outings for January 2023

Resolve to play more in 2023

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 30, 2022
View of the waterfront of the town of Port Townsend, Washington, on the Olympic peninsula best easty family day trips from Seattle

Travel

7 Easy Day Trips for Seattle-Area Families

Destination ideas for a quick change of scenery

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 27, 2022
Wintertide holiday light show at Everett;s Evergreen Arboretum among free light shows families can see near Seattle

Arts + Entertainment

Free Light Shows You Can Still See This Season

Bundle up the kids and be dazzled!

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 19, 2022
Kids playing at The Ridge Activity Center in Bothell, indoor play gym near Seattle for rainy-day play

Seasonal Fun

Winter Break 2022: What Are We Going to Do?

Outdoor adventures and indoor play to fill your winter break days

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 15, 2022
Two cute boys in jackets and hats play in the snow with trees forest in the background

The Great Outdoors

New Snow Play Area Now Open

New Sno-Park along I-90, this side of the pass

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 13, 2022