Natasha Dillinger

Natasha Dillinger is a Seattle mom who paused a career in accounting and finance to focus on showing her two young children around the Pacific Northwest. Follow their adventures near and far on Instagram (@suitcasesinseattle).

Recent Articles

Young kids play by the wave sculptures at Seattle's Ballard Locks among great play destinations for toddlers and preschools while big kids are in school

City Adventures

Big Kids Away, Tots Will Play

Awesome adventures with preschoolers around Seattle

By: Natasha Dillinger | Aug 28, 2024

Kids at the Ballard Locks, a top tourist attraction in Seattle, watch an Argosy boat pass through the locks from Lake Washington to Puget Sound

City Adventures

Visit Seattle’s Famous Ballard Locks With Kids

Up-close salmon viewing and more fun at this top attraction

By: Natasha Dillinger | Aug 07, 2024

Young girl walking through a lavender field near Seattle

The Great Outdoors

14 Gorgeous Lavender Farms to Visit With Kids

Frolic in the fragrant fields around Seattle and beyond

By: Natasha Dillinger | Jul 12, 2024

San Juans kayaking looking ahead at Big J paddle partner

Travel

San Juan Islands Family Kayaking Trip: Yes, You Can Do It

Put this PNW adventure on your bucket list

By: Natasha Dillinger | Jun 10, 2024

A young girls with a bouquet of flowers at Seattle's Pike Place Market with kids

City Adventures

What to Do, See — and Eat! — With Kids at Pike Place Market

The perfect family day at Seattle’s iconic public market

By: Natasha Dillinger | May 02, 2024

The wizard and Professor Dumbledog, characters in Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium’s new live animal show.

Arts + Entertainment

Magical Wild Wonders Theater Open for the Season

You will love Professor Dumbledog and the rest of the crew

By: Natasha Dillinger | May 01, 2024

At this indoor playground, Seattle kids play and get the wiggles out when it's raining, here at Arena Sports' Issaquah Family Entertainment Center

Indoor Play

Rainy-Day Recess: Where to Play Indoors

Indoor play spaces around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound

By: Natasha Dillinger | Feb 15, 2024

Young girl on a rock climbing wall

Indoor Play

Parents’ Night Out! Drop-Off Evening Care for Kids

You get a date night, your kids have a blast. Deal?

By: Natasha Dillinger | Feb 02, 2024

Seattle's biggest parks include Magnuson Park along Lake Washington where a boy plays near the submarine orca fin art installation

The Great Outdoors

Play All Day at Really Big Parks

Find playgrounds, trails, beaches, gardens and more

By: Natasha Dillinger | Oct 05, 2023

A mom and young daughter look at each other while enjoying an outing for fancy afternoon tea at the Lodge Saint Edward Park near Seattle; best afternoon tea outings with kids

City Adventures

Tea for Two: Sweet Afternoon Tea Outings With Kids

Best spots around Seattle for a special tea-and-treats outing

By: Natasha Dillinger | Aug 29, 2023