Hey there families, and welcome to Erika’s Picks. For years, I’ve been on the lookout for the best family-friendly events happening each weekend around the greater Seattle area. Whether you’re looking to explore a new park, attend a fun workshop, or catch a local performance, I’ve got you covered. Each week, I’ll share my handpicked activities that are sure to keep the little ones entertained, engaged, and maybe even learning something new along the way. So, grab your calendar, gather up your crew, and get ready for a weekend full of fun! Let’s dive into Seattle family events for this weekend, April 12-13, 2025.
Easter Egg Hunt
- Saturday, April 12, 9:30 to 11 a.m.
- Bishop Blanchet High School Field
- $5/kid, adults are free
Head to the Mickey Naish Field at Bishop Blanchet High School on Saturday and take part in their awesome, annual Easter Egg Hunt. Children ages 9 and under are invited to participate in this fun-filled event that will include snacks, crafts, and prizes. Plus the Easter Bunny will be hopping around and available for photos. There will be free parking in the lot off N 82nd St. Crafts and snacks start at 9:30 a.m. and the Hunt begins at 10 a.m. Cost: $5 per child. Please register online in advance.
(Courtesy Bishop Blanchett High School Alum)
Racket Sports Drop In
- Sat April 12, 10 a.m – 12 p.m.
- Jefferson Community Center
- Free
Have you been puzzled about pickle ball? Baffled over badminton? Twisted up about tennis? Head to the Jefferson Community Center this Saturday and learn how to play various racket sports for free! This is a great opportunity for kids ages 12-18. Please bring your rackets with you and be sure to check the Facebook page or call (206) 684-7481 to make sure the event is not called off for any last minute reasons!
Earth Day Celebration
- Sat, April 12, 11 a.m. – 2 p.m.
- Meridian Habitat Park, Puyallup
- Cost: FREE
Help celebrate Earth Day at Meridian Habitat Park in Puyallup! You’ll get to immerse yourself in the great outdoors and take part in a variety of free demonstrations, nature activities, and games for all ages. You can explore the nature trail and outdoor classroom, guided by local experts and partners who will share their knowledge and passion for the environment. Plus there will be a ton of hands-on nature activities like family fun stations with nature experiments, special Earth Day missions with Agents of Discovery, passport activities for prizes, and much more.
(Image courtesy Pierce County)
Seattle Cherry Blossom and Japanese Cultural Festival
- Saturday April 12 & Sunday April 13 11 a.m. – 5 p.m.
- Seattle Center
- FREE
Welcome to the annual Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival! This is a weekend-long family-friendly celebration of Japanese and Japanese-American culture right at the Seattle Center. Come see live music, performances from local taiko drumming groups, Japanese dance, and martial arts demonstrations. You can also sample delicious Japanese foods and take part in fun, children’s activities. And on Saturday, join the 1st Annual Sumo Tournament, hosted by Rain City Sumo, which will take place at the Exhibition Hall.
(Image courtesy Seattle Center & Seattle Cherry Blossom & Japanese Cultural Festival Committee)
Fermín’s Great Book of Dreams
- Saturday April 12, 1 & 4 p.m.
- Center Stage Theatre, Federal Way
- $15
Local playwright, Julieta Vitullo, has created an original play with a cast of characters that includes a mouse in a suit, a tired seagull, a studious cow and a sweet potato queen. “Fermín’s Great Book of Dreams,” tells the story of a young boy who struggles with belief when he doesn’t receive a visit from Ratón Pérez, a mouse that visits children after they lose a tooth and exchanges the tooth for a gift. The event sends the mouse and his friends off on a quest to discover why children’s wishes are getting lost. This delightful play runs through April 19 th at the Center Stage Theatre in Federal Way, and is great for kids ages 3-10.
(Image courtesy CenterStage)
We hope you enjoy whatever Seattle-area family events you partake in this weekend, April 12-13, 2025!
