City Adventures

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City Adventures

7 Kid-Friendly Eats in Seattle’s International District
Our favorite spots for family takeout and tasty treats
By:
JiaYing Grygiel
 | Jan 19, 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, 2022
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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
Boys play under the iconic arches of Seattle’s Pacific Science Center, back open after more than two years

Arts + Entertainment

The Pacific Science Center Is Back!
What’s new at Seattle’s iconic family science destination?
By:
JiaYing Grygiel
 | Jul 5, 2022
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The Great Outdoors

12 Secret Gardens for Seattle-Area Kids and Families
Unique green spaces to explore with kids this season
By:
Jennifer Kakutani
 | Jan 25, 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
 | Jul 18, 2022
Young boy with curly hair tends a play campfire near a play camping tent on "the mountain" exhibit at Seattle Children's Museum reopening after a two-plus-year pandemic closure

Indoor Play

Seattle Children’s Museum Reopens for Families
Kid-favorite spot for hands-on play is back open
By:
Natasha Dillinger
 | Apr 5, 2022
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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
 | Apr 20, 2022
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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:
JiaYing Grygiel
 | Nov 29, 2022

Newest Reads

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Birthdays + Parties

6 Tips for Throwing an Awesome Birthday Party for Your Introverted Kid
Help shy or crowd-averse kids enjoy their special day
By:
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
 | Mar 24, 2023
A girls runs in front of the tall climbing play structure at the Artists at Play playground at Seattle Center, among the best most adventurous playgrounds in Seattle and beyond

The Great Outdoors

Swing High, Zip Fast: Most Adventurous Playgrounds
Tallest climbers, fastest slides and zippiest zip lines
By:
Linnea Westerlind
 | Mar 20, 2023
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Someone You Should Know

What Can Danish Parents Teach Us About Empathy?
Recognizing and understanding the emotions of others is key to well-being
By:
Jessica Joelle Alexander
 | Mar 20, 2023
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Movies

Girl Powerful: 20+ Films with Super-Heroic Female Characters
Girl-power picks for family movie night
By:
Angelica Lai
 | Mar 20, 2023