Check out our handpicked highlights for families
Play all day with kids at Seattle’s best park
Ballard’s annual 17th of May fest is loads of fun for families
Bowling, arcades, roller skating and old-school fun around the Sound
Delight your favorite mom with a special activity Mother's Day weekend
Less crowded trails around Seattle and the Eastside for kids on bikes
Seattle’s iconic landmark warrants a fresh look
The perfect family day at Seattle’s iconic public market
Enter for a chance to win one of 13 amazing prizes, valued at $2,000 total
Play hometown tourist at these local attractions
Shoot fun photos for your followers at unique Seattle-area landmarks
Tickets go on sale Monday, March 28
Plus, what people will spend on child care this year
Awesome kid-friendly pools around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
West Seattle play destination combines old and new play features
Our favorite spots for family takeout and tasty treats
Noisy and hilarious sea lions are hanging around in Ballard
Stroller-friendly trails and paths around Seattle and the Eastside
Warm up this winter at a local hidden gem
Go play now! Winter is “empty playground season”
A month-by-month guide to the best Seattle-area events with kids
Skirt the snow and wander a trail with kids
Enter to win one of 15 amazing prizes, worth $3,175 in total
Family holiday activities to make your season sparkle
Where to bask in holiday sparkle in 2021
Rain-friendly playgrounds, parks and trails for drizzly days
In-person and at-home events and activities for kids
Outings to help you learn more about Seattle’s Indigenous roots
Everything is awesome at Seattle’s Lego convention Oct. 2–3
Updated salmon viewing and more fun at this top attraction
Explore skill-building play features — and nearby bakeries
Epic spray parks, fountains and water-play hot spots for Puget Sound-area families
Family-friendly summer concerts return — tickets on sale May 21
Everything you need to know for a dino-mite visit with kids
Head to the ship canal locks to see boats up close
This Seattle-area high school student launched a free virtual tutoring service during the coronavirus pandemic
How’s this new show for families?
Claim your free pizza slice with your voter registration
Playgrounds in Seattle Parks have officially reopened
Ideas for what to do as we make it through this horrible weather
The perfect outing perfect for stir-crazy Seattle-Area families
Tickets on sale now for zoo's July 1 reopening
Find out what's open and what's not
Where to bike, walk, scoot and play in the street
City seeks to discourage gatherings during sunny spring weekend
What you’re probably worried about and what you can do right now
Great stuff this month for Northwest families
Feeling a crunch? You're not alone.
The inside scoop on SAAM’s family-friendly features
Fantastic new parks beckon to families from near and far
Outer Space Seattle now offering drop-off child care
Free Skittles (thanks, Beast Mode!), a new kids' play area and more family fun
Awesome places to run, climb, slide and play opened this past year
Which holiday display is right for your family?
What you need to know to take the kids
From one-hour versions perfect for tots to the PNB spectacular
Treat your family to this magical holiday experience
Spacious, peaceful Rodgers Park gets an ADA update
Fab Gas Works playground closed weekdays through Oct. 25
It's a whole new museum concept that's perfect for kids
Where to breastfeed in Seattle, Bellevue and more
How the Seattle Public Schools are focusing on community outreach and connection
Follow the Cheshiahud Trail for a new view of the heart of Seattle
Ultra-fun new play area opens just in time for summer
Find farm-fresh produce and loads of family fun
Join the Pride party with our veteran tips for taking kids
Independent Bookstore Day is Saturday
‘A safe and all-inclusive space for families’
Climbing tower, slides, monkey bars and scavenger hunt
A story of friendship with a twist
Free final week at the Burke Museum
What families need to know
Looking for more help for your student? What this mom recommends
‘Bold As Love’ celebrates the Seattle childhood of Jimi Hendrix
Ways for families to support families this season
Why you need to take your kids to see it this holiday season
What they are, what they do and how you can get involved
Holiday cheer and cheap bites combine for fun family time
Timeless, enchanting story of friendship comes to life on stage
A Q&A with Martha Brockenbrough
This awesome urban art hunt will have them discovering, climbing and snapping photos
The early life of athlete and activist Muhammad Ali
A famous local park is now a not-to-be-missed play destination
Despite questions from extended family, a mom celebrates her homeschool experience
'I want my kids to see me speaking up — for myself, for them, for others.'
Annie Marie Musselman discusses 'Lobos' at two local readings
The Gates Discovery Center highlights innovative solutions to gobal problems
You'll fall for these fun family outings
Beloved storybook characters spring to life on stage
Author KJ Dell’Antonia shares the recipe for easier parenting
A perfect read for your adventurous kid
A North Seattle mother reflects on representation and identity
Climbing structures, roller slide, play fields and terrific views
What's next for the controversial Washington state initiative
Local author Bonnie J. Rough talks sex ed at Sept. 11 Town Hall event
Seattle Public Schools and local teacher unions discuss new contracts
ParentMap answers a reader question from #SeaHomeless 2018
A visit to Green Lake unsettles this local mother
Inclusive play area, fruit and flowers, chickens, garden truck and more
Cornish Preparatory Dance program welcomes all dancers
Local organization has launched new groups this summer with more on the way
Tips, tours and on-land viewing spots for families
A Q&A with Aidan Key of Gender Diversity
"Keep It Real" comes out August 17 with two free shows on the horizon
Ready for the back-to-school madness? Nope, neither are we
As part of #SeaHomeless, we're looking for your ideas on stories to tell
Plus, a new special for your kid's birthday month
Act quickly to see this rousing, Tony Award-winning Broadway show
And how you can help
The Seattle-based storyteller on making wild spaces accessible
16,000 students would get free ORCA cards
The best cheap thrills around Seattle, the Eastside and South Sound
Free play date for kids to support the Games
Local woman creates a powerful film about losing a child
Free scoops Tuesday, June 19, at Full Tilt Capitol Hill
The garden wall, the bird's nest and all you need to know for a family visit
The 2018 line-up for KEXP's Concerts at the Mural
Keep Seattle weird by visiting these off-the-tour-map spots
The popular Seattle neighborhood welcomes a new market
A Q&A with Seattle author Angela Garbes
The inside scoop from Seattle's biggest film festival
What's next for these local favorites?
Tickets go on sale Friday
Seattle Children's hosts a Mental Wellness Fair
And how the Gates Foundation is helping
Fascinating history, cool costumes and a chance to build your own Iron Man suit
A child's imagination shines during naptime
Consider this arts option that's all about less stress
Learn about Tai McMillan's work
A Q&A with the Seattle dad fighting to end lunch shaming
A Q&A with the lieutenant governor of Washington State
A Q&A with the director of Skate Like a Girl Seattle
A Q&A with the vice president of Northwest Center Kids
A Q&A with the owner and artistic director of Northwest Tap Connection
A Q&A with the director of the Haring Center
A Q&A with the executive director of Open Arms Perinatal Services
'The Great Leap' scores big
Learn how to share your feedback
Details on the March 24 event
The Seattle author takes the stage on April 15
Fantastic new South Seattle playground is well worth a trip
Mayor Jenny Durkan invites families to a town hall on March 8
A Q&A with Seattle parent and author Ijeoma Oluo
Seattle Parks opens awesome new Victory Heights Playground
Pacific Northwest Ballet stages the classic ballet
8 tips for planning a rich summer
From Feb. 5–9, Seattle teachers invite families to participate in a national movement
How he helps Seattle youth find a new path
The Broadway show offers a digital lottery
All-star cast brings the classic story to life on stage
A seasonal arts guide for local families
The themes of August Wilson's civil rights-era play ring true today
And what you can do about it
Three years after an equity specialist was hired, progress is slow
A new zip line, a high slide and adventure features at Seattle's Discovery Park
Head to Maple Leaf for a special December spectacle
ACT Theatre's holiday tradition is fierce and funny
You'll be humming Irving Berlin classics all the way home
The musical captures the charm of both the book and the movie
Take your own to see this heartbreaking but hilarious play
Life-size Harry Potter scene in Ballard closing Jan. 19
The one-day strike leaves parents scrambling
There’s something for everyone this Northwest winter
The iconic holiday exhibit turns 25
Scenes from nature and a colorful cast of subjects give kids lots to examine
New UW report finds that Seattle is rapidly becoming unaffordable for families
Families turn to the Alyssa Burnett Adult Life Center
High-energy show is perfect for preschoolers
Old fan or new, you'll enjoy this laugh-a-minute spin on a classic
Seattle’s latest population boom draws new residents
Fremont's Teacher Tom talks play, risk and more
Because ignoring the problem doesn't make it go away
"I know that to best process my feelings I need to create positive action"
This summer, Pike Place Market gets room to breathe
Meet Seattle's very own Miss Piggy
The 110-year-old ‘city within a city’ has something for everyone
