Nancy Chaney

Nancy Chaney

Nancy Chaney is a Seattle-based writer and editor, and former out + about editor for ParentMap.

Recent Articles

The colorful new play structures at Kent's West Fenwick Park near Seattle best new playgrounds of 2021 kids families Seattle Bellevue Tacoma Puget Sound area

The Great Outdoors

Best New Seattle-Area Playgrounds of 2021

Fab new play stops for your playground circuit

By: Nancy Chaney | Dec 01, 2021
A scene in a woodsy campground shows a yellow tent with kids playing inside and in the background a woman cooking a campground meal. the campsite is by a river

The Great Outdoors

Finding a Campsite Just Got a Little Bit Easier

New availability alerts: Find out how they work

By: Nancy Chaney | Nov 03, 2021
People look on as a digital projection of Van Gogh's Starry Night painting appears on the wall at Van Gogh: The Immersive Experience in Seattle

Arts + Entertainment

Seattle’s Pricey Van Gogh Show Is Open

Is this digital art experience worth it for families?

By: Nancy Chaney | Oct 26, 2021
A scence from Disney on Ice Dream Big show featuring Moana showing Oct. and Nov. dates in Seattle area

Arts + Entertainment

‘Disney on Ice’ Skates Into Town This Fall

Tickets on sale now for upcoming shows

By: Nancy Chaney | Oct 22, 2021
WildLanterns elephant lanterns at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo holiday light festival back for second year

Arts + Entertainment

Woodland Park Zoo’s Holiday Lantern Festival Is Back for 2021

Tickets are on sale now

By: Nancy Chaney | Oct 04, 2021
mom and daughter jumping playing on dirt path among the trees in fall best weekend events for seattle tacoma bellevue families

The Great Outdoors

Our Experts’ Secret Tips for Enticing Kids Outdoors

Play outside this season (it's important)

By: Nancy Chaney | Sep 17, 2021
Kona Ice food truck serves guests at Birch Bay State Park near Blaine new food vendors in select Washington State Parks for summer

The Great Outdoors

New Snack Options at Select Washington State Parks

New food stands fuel your adventures

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 18, 2021
Wide view of aircraft on display at Seattle's Museum of Flight places to go indoors with kids when it's smoky outside

Indoor Play

Where to Go Indoors With Kids When It’s Smoky Outside

10 indoor places to play for Seattle-area families

By: Nancy Chaney | Aug 12, 2021
Concert goers enjoy a ZooTunes outdoor concert at Seattle's Woodland Park Zoo in a previous year

Arts + Entertainment

ZooTunes Outdoor Concerts Are Back

Family-friendly summer concerts return — tickets on sale May 21

By: Nancy Chaney | May 18, 2021
View of the Ballard Locks top Seattle tourist attraction see boats up close kids families reopening spring 2021

City Adventures

The Ballard Locks Reopen to Visitors

Head to the ship canal locks to see boats up close

By: Nancy Chaney | Apr 28, 2021