Indoor Play

Where to get the wiggliest wiggles out
A young boy play in the climber at Outer Space Seattle, a West Seattle play space among many indoor play options for Seattle families on rainy days

Indoor Play

Rainy-Day Recess: Where to Play Indoors
Indoor play spaces around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
By:
Natasha Dillinger
 | Oct 27, 2022
Children playing at the new Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett, WA.

Indoor Play

Imagine Children’s Museum Unveils Its Incredible New Expansion
With double the play space, kids will want to stay all day
By:
Natasha Dillinger
 | Sep 6, 2022
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
Mastadon skeleton at the entrance of Seattle's Burke Museum with 5-year-old boy looking on

Indoor Play

The Burke Museum: Best Things to See With Young Kids
Think your kids aren’t ready for the Burke?
By:
Vicky McDonald
 | Sep 23, 2022
father and son playing with dinos

Crafts + DIY

6 Dinosaur Crafts and Activities That Kids Will Love
Paleo play starts here with these super DIY dino ideas
By:
Tiffany Doerr Guerzon
 | Feb 25, 2021
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City Adventures

Best Kid-Friendly Coffee Shops Around Seattle and Beyond
Where to find play areas, fun treats and other perks for families
 Feb 12, 2019
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City Adventures

11 Awesome Independent Bookstores to Visit With Kids
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday
By:
JiaYing Grygiel
 | Apr 24, 2019
Young boy at the bottom of the Inflatable Fun Zone slide at the Issaquah Family Entertainment Center

Indoor Play

Arena Sports’ Fab New Indoor Play Spot
Inflatables? Arcade games? Yes and more
By:
JiaYing Grygiel
 | Dec 13, 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
Girl comforting another child who is having a hard time in school

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
Three girls in pjs eating popcorn and watching a movie

Movies

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