The Great Outdoors

Weather or not, ready to play
The new farm-themed playground at Edgewood Community Park.

The Great Outdoors

Best New Playgrounds of the Year
A bonanza of new playgrounds opened in 2022
By:
Nancy Chaney
 | Dec 8, 2022
Dad and two little kids looking at rocky beach and tide pool finds

The Great Outdoors

9 Beach Creatures to Search For With Kids
Our low-tide scavenger hunt for Puget Sound–area families
By:
Nicole Persun
 | Feb 6, 2023
Two girls and their dog on a nature hike in winter. They're wearing winter clothes and there's a dusting of snow on the ground

The Great Outdoors

5 Nature Crafts and Outdoor Adventures for Families
Connect kids, nature and the outdoors with inspired art activities
By:
Lauren Braden
 | Dec 8, 2022
Boy learning to ride a bike on a bike path

The Great Outdoors

10 Best Bike Paths for Seattle Kids on Wheels
Less crowded trails around Seattle and the Eastside for kids on bikes
By:
Kate Missine
 | Apr 17, 2023
A young girl rides a bike on a bike path with her older sibling and parent following behind. They are wearing helmets and the paved path is lined with green plants indicating summer.

The Great Outdoors

7 South Sound Bike Paths for Kids on Wheels
Ride your bikes on safe and scenic trails for families
By:
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
 | Apr 18, 2023
Rock painted with yellow flowers and the word "joy" sitting near the base of a tree presumably hidden for a painted rock search to find

The Great Outdoors

Painted Rocks: Get Crafty and Spread Kindness
It's free, easy and endlessly fun for kids and families
By:
Sara Lindberg
 | Mar 9, 2021
Boy on a boardwalk over Sammamish River Marymoor Park Audubon Bird loop best biggest parks around Seattle and Puget Sound

The Great Outdoors

Play All Day at These Really Big Parks
There’s so much to do at four huge Puget Sound parks
By:
Natasha Dillinger
 | Oct 31, 2022
Enchantment Park, Leavenworth

The Great Outdoors

7 Kid-Friendly Pump Tracks Around Seattle
Get pumped for a new biking activity that’s fun for all ages
By:
Devon Hammer
 | May 5, 2023
Kids crossing a pond on stones, wearing jackets, at Kubota Garden Seattle urban garden city park

City Adventures

Kubota Garden: A Peaceful Oasis for Families
Explore nature with kids at this hidden gem in the city
By:
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
 | Feb 10, 2023

Newest Reads

Little boy sitting on the sidewalk smiling wearing a dinosaur Halloween costume

Seasonal Fun

Top Seattle-Area Family Outings for October 2023
Autumn adventures abound this month
By:
Julie Dodobara
 | Sep 25, 2023
Boy holding two thumbs up at preschool

Preschool

Preschool Shopping 101
Top tips for finding the right fit for your child and family
By:
Sarina Behar Natkin
 | Sep 25, 2023
Kids in Halloween costumes with lights in front of them hiding their faces

Holidays

10 Silly Halloween Pranks for Kids
Inject a little humor into your spooky season
By:
Kari Hanson
 | Sep 25, 2023
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
 | Sep 25, 2023