30+ Outing Ideas for Seattle-Area Families on Mid-Winter Break
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Dochi time! Credit: JiaYing Grygiel
Treat time
Can you build a morning or afternoon outing around lunch or a special treat? Absolutely.
- Doughnuts! They'll fix what ails us. Okay, unfortunately, maybe not, but it's a very delicious idea to try.
- These combos pair a sweet treat with a play stop for South Sound–area families.
- Hot cocoa isn't just a holiday-time indulgence. Sample the best hot chocolate the region has to offer.
- Try something new at a unique artisan bakery; some of them feature deliciously interesting desserts, such as pastries made with purple yams.
- While they might not be sweet, they sure can be savory. Tour delicious and adventurous bagel shops throughout Seattle and South Sound.
- Travel the globe with your taste buds by sampling a variety of multicultural lunch options at the marvelous Spice Bridge Food Hall.
- Try a sweet treat and pick up some takeout for dinner at family-favorite dining spots in Seattle’s Chinatown–International District.
- If you think it’s too cold to eat ice cream, we’re guessing your kids do not. These artisan ice cream shops are scooping for you.
Editor’s note: This article was originally published several years ago, and updated most recently in February 2024 with new mid-winter break activities and outing ideas for Seattle families added. Madison Miller contributed to this article.
