Your weekend play list The best Seattle-area activities, updated every week Out + About Ready, set, get out of the house! Your weekend play list The best Seattle-area activities, updated every week Our Seattle-area free events guide You won’t need your wallet for these activities City Adventures Museums Outdoor Fun Free Boat Rentals Get Families Out on Lake Union This South Lake Union spot makes it easy to get out on the water with kids By: Sharon Mead | Apr 7, 2026 Seasonal Fun Fantastic (and Mostly Free) Spring Festivals for Families Celebrate the season with flowers, farm animals, performances and more By: Gemma Alexander | Apr 8, 2026 The Great Outdoors Playgrounds 11 Themed Playgrounds in Greater Seattle Kids can let their imaginations loose on a pirate ship, farm or nature playground By: Meredith Charaba | Mar 24, 2026 Travel Camping 6 Oregon Campgrounds Worth the Drive for Seattle-Area Families From the Oregon coast to forested state parks, these campsites are perfect for a trip with kids By: Camille Gullickson | Mar 31, 2026 Seasonal Fun Active Family Hiking Outdoor Fun Spring Break Outings for Families Around Seattle Get out of the house and play during spring break By: Nancy Chaney | Apr 2, 2026
Seasonal Fun The Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for April 24–26 Things to do this weekend in Seattle and beyond By: Meredith Charaba | Apr 22, 2026
Arts + Entertainment Tacoma’s Museum District: 5 Stops for the Perfect Artsy Day Out From popular destinations to hidden gems, a local travel expert shares the must-visit spots for families By: Peggy Cleveland | Apr 21, 2026
Travel Destination, Seattle: Family-Friendly Hotels With Pools for a Memorable Stay Go full vacation (or staycation) mode with a dip in these amazing hotel pools By: Krista Tsai | Apr 21, 2026
