Family celebrations, hikes and plunges to ring in 2025
From outdoor adventures to indoor playgrounds, these ideas will get you out of the house over winter break
With a little planning, you can visit almost any kid-friendly Puget Sound–area museum for free
From new exhibits to classic planes, a local mom shares what to expect at The Museum of Flight
Your bug scientist will love exploring these zoos, museums and exhibits crawling with insects
Spend all day in the largest children’s museum in Washington
Pack the stroller bag and head to a local zoo, aquarium or Seattle landmark for free toddler admission
Seattle’s newest downtown museum is an immersive and mind-bending experience for all ages
Classic cars, STEM activities, summer camps and more!
The interactive Lego exhibit in Seattle will inspire builders of all ages
Delight your favorite mom with a special activity Mother’s Day weekend
From soil fertilized by human poop to toilets that require no water or sewage system, the new Gates Foundation exhibition is inspiring
Learn about and celebrate Black history in 2024
Our guide to awesome kids’ museums around the Sound
Play sessions, parks and more for kids with sensory needs
Enter to win one of 21 fantastic prizes for Puget Sound families
Outings to help you learn more about Seattle’s Indigenous roots
Experience the Power of Play
Seattle-area destinations that budding paleontologists will dig
Where to play in the AC around Seattle
Plus car shows and touch-a-truck events for road-ready families
10 must-visit play stops for kids and families
Is this new interactive art attraction worth it for families?
MoPOP exhibit explores the detailed world of stop-motion animation
Interactive, kid-friendly fun gets young hands on local history
New exhibit opens at the free Gates Foundation Discovery Center
This local gem is a must-visit destination during Black History Month and beyond
February is National Children’s Dental Health Month
50+ inside places to go with kids when you can’t play outside
Leavenworth delivers delightful fall fun
Think your kids aren’t ready for the Burke?
Wing Luke's new interactive exhibit highlights a local icon
What’s new at Seattle’s iconic family science destination?
Seattle-area destinations that will wow your hard-to-impress kid
Enter for a chance to win one of 13 amazing prizes, valued at $2,000 total
Kid-favorite spot for hands-on play is back open
How much can happen in one small hunk of earth or sea?
Fun stuff to do in Stumptown for families on a budget
Shoot the puck and sit in the “sin bin” at this family-friendly exhibit
10 indoor places to play for Seattle-area families
Visit an innovative local museum free for the rest of the year
New Gates Foundation Discovery Center exhibit shares stories from our transforming world
Is this much-hyped art experience right for your family?
Museums, play gyms and more reopening now
Book your timed-entry tickets starting today
Fresh and funny presentation appeals to families and kids
Explore art and history through virtual museum tours
Tours, performances and more family “outings” to enjoy from the couch
The inside scoop on SAAM’s family-friendly features
Awesome virtual experiences to keep the kids busy
From making zines to directing films, there’s an opportunity for all kinds of young creatives
Where to ring in the Year of the Rat with kids
Why you should take the kids to learn about black leaders
Everything you need to know to take the kids
Vintage schooner the Megan D is open for play
New Gates Foundation exhibit amplifies the work of activist youth
New Tribal Tales exhibit and other centers shine a light
It's a whole new museum concept that's perfect for kids
A sampler of spooktacular seasonal family fun
Rock your summer (and beyond) with these fantastic memberships for families
Time-travel back to 1969 and experience the Apollo 11 moon landing
Enjoy hands-on fun at these family-focused Northwest museums
Local family-fun outings and quick nearby getaways
New exhibit connects kids to history — and empathy
Marvel at stunning nature photos and shoot your own
Make the arts a part of your family’s itinerary this spring
Free final week at the Burke Museum
‘Bold As Love’ celebrates the Seattle childhood of Jimi Hendrix
Nearby children's museums offer rainy-day fun
Explore art, ideas and culture with kids
Early dismissal? Afternoon outings with kids
Register for your free 'Borealis' tickets online now
New exhibit honoring Seattle grunge founders rocks
Bonus: No sunscreen required
Where to discover the legends of Bigfoot
This year's winners and finalists
Awesome interactive exhibits for kids and nostalgia for grown-ups
Ballard's modern marvel opens May 5 and has lots to love with kids
Fascinating history, cool costumes and a chance to build your own Iron Man suit
Check out these kid-friendly museums
Immersive exhibit connects the life of Anne Frank to stories of young people today
Black lives matter in art and history
What you need to know about the new History Museum exhibit
A seasonal arts guide for local families
MOHAI’s interactive ‘On the Spot’ exhibit entertains and educates
Scenes from nature and a colorful cast of subjects give kids lots to examine
History and culture of local artists on display
Go inside artists' studios, find a theatrical costume, see family film shorts and more artsy fun
Spot a moose, play in a museum, ride a train: 10 ways to celebrate grandparents around Seattle
Stories come alive for Seattle-area families
Plan your autumn with this selection of Seattle-area offerings
There are lines everywhere, and you can't touch, but yes
It's game on at the Center for Architecture and Design
Best for middle schoolers and above, this Gates Foundation exhibit explores tough issues and inspires action
Muppet exhibit extended through Sunday, Feb. 25
Sweet, cheap thrills for the littlest littles, from farm fun to swimming and more
MOHAI's exhibit engages kids in the foods of Seattle
The new blockbuster exhibit showcases ancient Chinese culture and technology
Your guide to culture on the cheap
A new partnership connects the dots between art and art-making
This landmark show at SAM makes the history of race in America accessible
The new museum focuses on education, deep engagement and safe risks
Play games, learn about unsung heroes and be moved at the Wing's new exhibit
Paul Allen’s computer collection becomes a 'petting zoo' for geeks that's fun for all
And you think you're busy
Our tots-to-teens guide to top attractions at Seattle Center
Winners and finalists for 2016
'Star Trek: Exploring New Worlds' offers props, phasers and plenty more from 50 years in space
Fun for families at a cultural museum in Ballard
