City Adventures

Neighborhood explores, urban hiking and much more
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City Adventures

6 Unusual Animal Encounters for Seattle-Area Families
Kinkajous, capybaras and sharks, oh my!
By:
Krista Tsai
 | Apr 6, 2026
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
Special destinations around Seattle for a fancy tea date with your favorite kid
By:
Natasha Dillinger
 | Jan 29, 2026
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City Adventures

5 Exciting City Stairway Walks for Seattle-Area Families
Explore hidden passages and secret shortcuts around Seattle
By:
Annie Fanning
 | Aug 26, 2019
Kids exploring Ruston Way in Tacoma things to do with kids

City Adventures

3 Ways to Spend a Perfect Day in Tacoma
These one-day itineraries will make you fall in love with ‘Grit City’
By:
Carly Brukhman
 | Apr 18, 2025
The West Seattle Bee Garden is among fun sweet gardens for Seattle kids and families to visit

The Great Outdoors

12 Secret Gardens for Seattle-Area Kids and Families
Unique green spaces to explore with kids this season
By:
Jennifer Kakutani
 | Jun 27, 2023
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 7, 2024
young boy walks in the Seattle Asian Art Museum, a local museum you can visit for free or at a discounted rate

Arts + Entertainment

How to Visit Seattle Museums for Free
With a little planning, you can visit almost any kid-friendly Puget Sound–area museum for free
By:
Elisa Murray
 | Oct 30, 2025
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 2, 2024
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Travel

The Perfect Family Weekend Trip Is One Tank of Gas Away
There’s culture, cheap family fun and amazing Chinese food
By:
Caroline JiaYing Grygiel
 | Nov 29, 2022

Newest Reads

Andrea with her great nephew

Parent Stories

A Field Trip to the ‘Jewelry-Er’
How a great-aunt, three thoughtful (and persistent) kids and one local jeweler make a child’s Mother’s Day wish come true
 May 7, 2026
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Movies

Movies That Help Kids Do the Right Thing
From documentaries to blockbusters, these 20+ movies will inspire kids to fight for what’s right even when it’s not easy
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | May 7, 2026
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Health + Nutrition

New Children’s Hospital Brings Needed Services to the Tacoma Area
The Mary Bridge Children’s Hospital addition will expand pediatric care and offer specialized resources for South Sound families
By:
Kellie Schmitt
 | May 6, 2026
young girl hopping across bright play structure at a new playground opening this weekend in Seattle

Seasonal Fun

The Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for May 8–10
Things to do this weekend in Seattle and beyond
By:
Meredith Charaba
 | May 6, 2026