Awesome Fall Activities Around Seattle That Get the Family Out of the House

When you need to get out of the house and play, but can’t face the rain or dark, try a visit to a kid-friendly indoor spot.

• Indoor playgrounds and play gyms help kids stay active and busy — and keep the mess out of your house. Plus, there’s a new huge one in Bellevue you won’t want to miss.
• Fabulous children’s museums around our region engage and inspire kids with life-like play scenes. Family favorite Imagine Children’s Museum is the largest one in the state!
• Imagine life in space at The Museum of Flight’s recently expanded “Home Beyond Earth” exhibit — life-size space station module included.
• Speaking of recently expanded exhibits, the Seattle Aquarium's Ocean Pavilion finally opened this summer. Take your future marine biologists to see Indo-Pacific leopard sharks, eagle rays, coral and more.
• Pacific Science Center and the Burke Museum welcome fans of dinos and everyone else for scien-terrific fun.
• These local museums, zoos and exhibits are crawling with learning opportunities for future entomologists.
• Have a mind-bending day at the new Museum of Illusions.
• If you need a destination but also need to save some cash, our area’s unique libraries fit the bill. Read, explore, play — for free.

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