Seasonal Fun

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snow day with kids and family

Seasonal Fun

Top 15 Seattle-Area Family Activities for January 2026
Launch your family into the new year with a rock-solid plan for fun
By:
Julie Dodobara
 | Dec 18, 2025
kids playing in the fountain at Seattle Center, one of the best splash pad and spray parks to visit in the summer with kids

The Great Outdoors

Super Spray Parks and Splash Pads Around Seattle
Epic spray parks, fountains and water-play hot spots for families
By:
ParentMap Editors
 | May 27, 2025
Hook's Lagoon waterslides and spray features on a sunny day at Wild Waves Theme & Water Park near Seattle

Seasonal Fun

The Ultimate Guide to Wild Waves Theme & Water Park
Everything parents need to know before they go, from parking to attractions
By:
Devon Hammer
 | May 20, 2025
Giant swing carnival ride at Remlinger Farms Family Fun Park mini amusement theme park near Seattle

Arts + Entertainment

Remlinger Farms Fun Park Is Open for the Season
All the thrills kids love, plus find out what to expect this season
By:
Caroline JiaYing Grygiel
 | May 3, 2025
Heceta Head Lighthouse, a lighthouse rental available for families in the Pacific Northwest

Travel

Incredible Lighthouse Stays for Seattle-Area Families
Try out life on the edge sleeping in historic keeper’s quarters
By:
Kate Missine
 | May 13, 2025
sloth hanging upside down at the Cougar Mountain Zoo Rainforest Discovery Education Center

City Adventures

6 Unusual Animal Encounters for Seattle-Area Families
Kinkajous, capybaras and sharks, oh my!
By:
Krista Tsai
 | May 9, 2025
young girl on a newly renovated playground in Bellevue at Hidden Valley Park

The Great Outdoors

The Buzz on Hidden Valley Park’s New Playground
See it to bee-lieve it: This revamped playground invites kids to climb, explore and more
By:
Kate Missine
 | May 19, 2025
The Seattle Monorail on its track outside of MoPOP at Seattle Center, one of the best train adventures for families

Travel

12 Train Adventures for Seattle-Area Kids and Families
Take an adventure on the Link Light Rail, ride the monorail or a enjoy a scenic train excursion
By:
Nancy Chaney
 | May 29, 2025
unique dome experience in bainbridge island, a family-friendly rental near Seattle

Travel

Unique Seattle Vacation Rentals Families Will Love
So many Airbnbs and places to stay in Washington, you won’t be able to choose just one
By:
Gemma Alexander
 | Jun 3, 2025

Newest Reads

kids eating doughnuts on a walking food tour in Seattle

City Adventures

Bring the Kids on These Fun and Delicious Food Tours
Go for Willy Wonka-style adventure and see how chocolate, cheese and more are made
By:
Naomi Tomky
 | Jan 22, 2026
Toddler climbs on an octopus at Imagine Children's Museum in Everett

Indoor Play

Imagine Children’s Museum in Everett Inspires Play for All Ages
Spend all day in the largest children’s museum in Washington
By:
Natasha Dillinger
 | Jan 21, 2026
young boy walking underneath the wing of a fighter jet decorated with glass beads, part of “The MiG-21 Project” exhibit this weekend at The Museum of Flight

Seasonal Fun

The Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for Jan. 23–25
Things to do this weekend in Seattle and beyond
By:
Meredith Charaba
 | Jan 21, 2026
Dads on instagram graphic

Parent Health + Relationship

Dads on Instagram That Make Default Parents Feel Seen
By mixing authenticity and humor, these guys educate viewers on the invisible mental load
By:
Allison Sutcliffe
 | Jan 20, 2026