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Seasonal Fun

Weekender: Family Fun Ideas for Aug. 8–10

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Health + Nutrition

Begin a Lifetime of Sun Safety Early in Childhood

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Parent Stories

The Love Song of the Tiger Fathers

Watch for the Perseids meteor shower and spot the Milky Way near Seattle with these stargazing tips

The Great Outdoors

Where to See the Perseids Meteor Shower

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Family Safety

9 Trackers and Watches to Keep Tabs on Your Kid

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City Adventures

Seattle Waterfront’s New Pier 58 Playground: What Parents Can Expect

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Behavior + Discipline

5 Strategies to Minimize Kids’ Anxiety During Doctors’ Visits

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Arts + Entertainment

Best Roller Rinks Around Seattle and Beyond

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Food

15 Cool Summer Treats

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City Adventures

New South Sound Rec Center Opens for Mini Golf and Family Activities

Kid playing at a campsite at Priest Lake in front of a Roadsurfer campervan rental

Travel

Road Trip to Idaho: An Unforgettable Summer Campervan Trip

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25 Free Family Activities in August Around Seattle and Beyond

Fill your remaining summer vacay days with community fests, outdoor shows, story times and more!

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Puget Sound Family Fun Calendar

The best family activities in Seattle and around the Sound.

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Agents of Discovery: Mission in Carkeek Park

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West Seattle Glass Float Hunt

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2025 Trout Fishing Derby

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Agents of Discovery: Mission at Camp Long

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Agents of Discovery: Missions in Discovery Park

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Summer Splash: Festival of Fun

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StoryWalk at Lake Wilderness Arboretum

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Everett Float Find 2025

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Bubble Planet Experience

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Sunflower Days at Knutson Farms

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Dinosaur Discovery at Woodland Park Zoo

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Storywalk at the Daybreak Star Indian Cultural Center

Summer

Family fun in the sun

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Family Management

Magical Ways for Families to Savor the Last Nights of Summer

secret seattle-area beach Fritz Hedges Waterway Park

Seasonal Fun

Seattle’s Secret Beaches and Waterfront Parks

Kids running through a field in summer

Seasonal Fun

Top 15 Seattle-Area Family Activities for August 2025

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Food

15 Easy Eats and Treats for Camping or Backyard BBQs

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Taking a summer bike ride is a free thing to do in Seattle in August

Seasonal Fun

25 Free Family Activities in August Around Seattle and Beyond

Fill your remaining summer vacay days with community fests, outdoor shows, story times and more

By: Julie Dodobara | Jul 29, 2025

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Giving Back

Local Volunteer Opportunities for Teens, Tweens and Families

Give back to your community by helping neighbors, animals and the outdoors

By: Nicole Persun | Jul 25, 2025

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Family Management

Back-To-School Reset for Kids

A week-by-week guide to help families ease into a routine

By: Rebecca Hastings | Jul 29, 2025