Family Activities + Advice for Greater Seattle Parents | ParentMap

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

Dad and daughter holding fathers day card on sofa

Parent Stories

What Dads Really Want for Father’s Day, According to Dads

anja the dambo troll

The Great Outdoors

12 New Dambo Trolls Are Making Their Way to the PNW

kids holding water balloons having fun with water in the summer outside

Crafts + DIY

The Best DIY Water-Play Ideas

brenna with her two kids

Single Parenting

My Husband Died by Suicide, and Life Is Still Beautiful

kids at a tide pool looking at creatures in the Seattle area

The Great Outdoors

Low-Tide Lowdown: Puget Sound Tide Pool Adventures

parent and child reading at library

Camps + Classes

Clever Ways to Keep Kids Reading This Summer (And Why It Matters)

Student using AI app on mobile phone in classroom

Apps + Tech

The Push to Hit Pause on AI in Schools, Before It’s Too Late

kids eating a power packed breakfast

Food

Power-Packed Breakfasts to Get Your Kids Through the School Day

Little Water Cantina, a waterfront restaurant near Seattle with views of the water and patio dining

City Adventures

Amazing Places to Eat on the Waterfront in Seattle and the Eastside

Soccer match at Lumen Field

2026 FIFA World Cup Seattle Family Guide

The World Cup is coming to Seattle! Read our playbook for family-friendly FIFA fun around town.

EXPLORE THE GUIDE

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Puget Sound Family Fun Calendar

The best family activities in Seattle and around the Sound.

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Remlinger Farms Family Fun Park

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Thomas Family Farm Summer Series

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Free to See at Cascadia Art Museum

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Regal Summer Movie Express - $1 Movies

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W.W. Seymour Botanical Conservatory Story Hour

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SEA You on the Waterfront: Pier 58/Madison Street

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SEA You on the Waterfront: Ocean Pavilion Rooftop

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Free Rowboat Rentals: Public Peapod Program at the Center for Wooden Boats

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Drop-In Open Play at Rock Solid Science

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Mini Golf at Olympic Sculpture Park

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Free World Cup Watch Parties on the Seattle Waterfront

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World Soccer Seattle Center Viewing Experiences

Spring

Longer days and family fun

girl taking photos of tulip fields during spring break

Seasonal Fun

Spring Break Outings for Families Around Seattle

two kids walk on a hiking trail on a spring hike near Seattle

The Great Outdoors

Best Spring Hikes in the Seattle Area for Kids and Families

dad with daughter on shoulders at a spring family festival

Seasonal Fun

Fantastic (and Mostly Free) Spring Festivals for Families

young child at putt putt mini golf course near Seattle on a rainy day, an indoor activity for families

Indoor Play

The Ultimate Rainy Day Guide to Indoor Activities in Seattle and the Eastside

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Birthdays + Parties

Where to Score Birthday Freebies for Kids

Free meals, treats and prizes make the day extra special

By: Kari Hanson | May 21, 2026

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Travel

Road Trip Survival Guide: Motion Sickness Remedies to Help Kids Feel Better

Help everyone feel their best with these car sickness remedies

By: Kari Hanson | Apr 09, 2026

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Family Management

7 Ways to Motivate Your Kid to Participate in Household Tasks

Simple tips to get your child to do chores

By: Sanya Pelini, Ph.D. | May 08, 2026