Things to do this weekend in Seattle and beyond
All the best free and budget-friendly things to do with the family for a memorable season
Skip the drive and walk in the forest with kids, right in town
Thankfully, there's a cornucopia of events that don’t cost anything
With a little planning, you can visit almost any kid-friendly Puget Sound–area museum for free
Celebrate the season with these festive (and fun!) ideas
Rain-friendly playgrounds, parks and trails for drizzly days
Map out your adventure to see all the Thomas Dambo trolls in the Pacific Northwest
Awesome adventures with preschoolers around Seattle
Tallest climbers, fastest slides and zippiest zip lines
From an island summit to tot-sized trails through a gorgeous garden
The best salmon viewing in rivers and creeks around town
Up-close salmon viewing and more fun at this top attraction
Unleash kids’ imaginations at these magical spots
Swim, splash and play at natural swim spots for Northwest families
Expand your playground circuit with these ultra-fun play stops
Free summer entertainment around Seattle
Independence Day celebrations around Seattle
Accessible playgrounds where kids of all abilities can play
A full day itinerary in Seattle’s first neighborhood
Less crowded trails around Seattle and the Eastside for kids on bikes
Stash your phone and soak up the views at scenic parks around Seattle
Fun kid-friendly tricks for prankster parents
Sensory bins, painting, outdoor crafts and more
Revel in spring with a walk through cherry trees, daffodils or star magnolias
Kids are off school: Here’s how to survive
Our low-tide scavenger hunt for Puget Sound–area families
Grab your flashlights and your kids! It’s time to search
Explore nature with kids at this hidden gem in the city
A month-by-month guide to the best Seattle-area events with kids
Caregivers, work out by the playground while the kids play
Stroller-friendly trails and paths around Seattle and the Eastside
In-the-dark fun and games kids will love
Find playgrounds, trails, beaches, gardens and more
Outings to amazing Puget Sound-area library gems
It’s a free ticket to incredible outdoor opportunities for families
From Tukwila to Olympia, where to see salmon spawn this fall
Into the wild and back in time
Wear them out with these indoor and outdoor challenges
Awesome free summer outings with kids
Pack your picnic and frolic on the grass on warm summer days and nights
Unique green spaces to explore with kids this season
A city adventure on the Tacoma Narrows Bridge
Free fishing this weekend! And how to get started fishing with kids
Find freebies and deals around Seattle on Friday, June 2
Play all day with kids at Seattle’s best park
Woodsy nature trails for little legs
Ride your bikes on safe and scenic trails for families
Claim your free scoop April 3 at local Ben & Jerry’s shops
Interactive, kid-friendly fun gets young hands on local history
Nearby wildlands and nature centers for families to explore
They're all completely free! Check our A-to-Z list
Love pizza? Savor your two free slices Tuesday, Feb. 14
Will you win free pizza for a year?
Rain, rain, come and play
Spin, swing and climb at this newly renovated hidden gem
Bundle up the kids and be dazzled!
A bonanza of new playgrounds opened in 2022
Brilliant, leafy walks and great family photo ops
Stop by the pizza favorite’s newest shop Sept. 10
Bring the kids and a picnic for fun, free outdoor theater
Where to go and what to pick around Puget Sound
Bookmark this list for your next road trip, family dinner or vacation
West Seattle play destination combines old and new play features
New park features invite creative play and exploration
Get outside and explore wild places with kids
Sweet and fun DIY crafts that kids will be proud to gift
5 fresh ideas for winter break staycation fun
A scavenger hunt list to guide your nature stroll
Family-friendly activities around the Greater Seattle Area
Visit an innovative local museum free for the rest of the year
15 things to do with kids this July
Fun and unusual activities that keep kids entertained
Get reading for a free personal-size pizza from Pizza Hut
Head to the ship canal locks to see boats up close
Krispy Kreme offers a free doughnut a day to vaccinated individuals
It's free, easy and endlessly fun for kids and families
Paleo play starts here with these super DIY dino ideas
Claim your free pizza slice with your voter registration
Kids' reading programs and more from Seattle-area libraries
Keep the kids entertained on the trail with these simple games
Find out what's open and what's not
At-home fun, virtual activities, park explorations and more
Free downloads from Seattle's Amplifier
Awesome at-home scavenger hunts for families and “camp” for kids
DIY journals, tie dye art, board games and more creative activities for kids
Search for sweet, hidden gnome doors in a local town's parks
Cultivate those little green thumbs
New locations to try out this awesome nature app with kids
One mom tries to find little things to be grateful for
Creative crafts, educational media, backyard activities and nature outings to keep your crew entertained
How to start hunting around Seattle and the Puget Sound
Where to go with kids for fresh air and solitude
Great stuff this month for Northwest families
Awesome virtual experiences to keep the kids busy
How to have a perfect PNW family summer
Find hiding spots, climbing rocks and space to run at Exploration Park
Holiday sparkle for families on a budget
Kids will love the playgrounds, dinosaurs, fishing pond and gardens
Fab Gas Works playground closed weekdays through Oct. 25
Explore hidden passages and secret shortcuts around Seattle
Play all day at this playground perfect for tots
Top kid-friendly beaches for swimming and wading
Snap a photo with Daniel at free "Be My Neighbor" events
Connect to nature, de-stress and get some fresh air with these suggestions
Make the most of summer days with the best in kid-friendly fun
Slides, bikes and family fun by the bay
Ultra-fun new play area opens just in time for summer
A wizard rock concert, escape-room fun and super space events — all free!
Fantastic playground, bike loop, grassy lawn and Mount Rainier view
It's July 11, get it?
Your kids may never want to leave this park
Hands up for a rhubarb cream cheese hand pie!
Seattle-area family rides for pedal bikes, trailer bikes and cargo bikes
Awesome pump track beckons kids on bikes, scooters, skates and skateboards
April 27 community parade celebrates the inhabitants of Mother Earth
Stellar new playground, swimming peach, walking pier and lake views
Local family-fun outings and quick nearby getaways
Get your free short stack March 12
Catch a break with free supervised child care
Book your tickets now for free Black History Month screenings
Free final week at the Burke Museum
Have you visited these fantastic new play spots?
Register for your free 'Borealis' tickets online now
Claim your free slices from hometown pizza fave
The Gates Discovery Center highlights innovative solutions to gobal problems
Inclusive play area, fruit and flowers, chickens, garden truck and more
Free Lego roadshow — with play area — in town through Sunday
Ready for the back-to-school madness? Nope, neither are we
Baby- and tot-friendly treks in Western Washington
Claim your free pizza on Pagliacci's last day in its original location
Four playgrounds, three campgrounds, two train adventures and one ferry ride
Because you’ve gotta make the most of the sunny season
Be a super-fan, support athletes and watch competitions for free
Free scoops Tuesday, June 19, at Full Tilt Capitol Hill
The garden wall, the bird's nest and all you need to know for a family visit
The 2018 line-up for KEXP's Concerts at the Mural
Free skate clinics for kids at Seattle-area parks
New outlet of The Habit Burger Grill to hand out free burgers June 2
Turn up early on May 10 for free scoops at Molly Moon's shops
Free program blends tech and nature into family adventure
DQ gives out free soft-serve cones March 20 to mark the start of spring
Fantastic new South Seattle playground is well worth a trip
Not a football fan? Avoid the usual crowds by going out on Super Bowl Sunday
Make 'em for the whole class or just for your kid!
A seasonal arts guide for local families
Who says only grown-ups get to have fun on NYE?
Head to Maple Leaf for a special December spectacle
Limited time buy-one-get-one-free deal on holiday drinks
Claim your free pizza through Monday at new pizzeria MidiCi
It's game on at the Center for Architecture and Design
You'll want to save these ideas
Find out what else is sweet about this news
This summer, Pike Place Market gets room to breathe
Try out Renton’s new IKEA as a rainy-day playspace
Tales on a tugboat, nature stories at Seward Park and more
The new museum focuses on education, deep engagement and safe risks
Seattle Parks drops fees from toddler gyms and most other drop-in activities
6 pockets of green space, history and art to discover with your kids
These critter-rich greenspaces are a perfect spring outing with young kids
Because they grow up too fast
