Things to Do

King County beach water quality

How, why and when is local beach water tested?

Answers to parent questions about county's beach water safety approach

Orca-themed lantern display at WildLanterns showing two illuminated orcas playing soccer at Woodland Park Zoo.

Parent Review: What’s new at WPZ’s WildLanterns this year?

New lanterns, features, and surprises

Mount Rainier Institute nature programs cover all seasons, fit all ages

Enthusiastic teachers and interesting subjects make these outdoor classes a huge hit.

Take the Big Leaf Maple syrup tour

Register now for a January 2025 tour

A family of four and their dog posing together in a printed portrait from Seattle’s Say CHEESE selfie studio, held up outdoors in its white photo mat.

Parent Review: Taking family photos this year wasn’t awful — here’s why

How a DIY selfie setup changed everything

View of the Pacific Science Center courtyard with newly opened gates, showing families walking through the public space.

Pacific Science Center reopens with $10 tickets & new spider exhibit

Explore the updated PacSci — and its creepy-crawly star attraction

Seabrook’s town center on the Washington coast, showing pastel-colored shops, restaurants, and pedestrians walking along the main street on a sunny day.

Is Seabrook really worth the hype? One family’s take

A toddler, a 4-hour drive, and a “perfect” beach town

family stargazing Seattle

An open invite: See the wonders of the night sky at Volunteer Park

Volunteer Park stargazers welcome kids

Seattle youth art programs community

Pastel Souls: Where making art the heart of community

Program started by 12-year-old artist Eastside artist Zoya Eshwar

seattle-chinese-girls-drill-team

Culture and connection through Chinese Community Girls’ Drill Team

'I have made some of my closest friends and best memories'

birthday dreams seattle

Every child deserves a party

Birthday Dreams celebrates kids and makes parents the heroes

Toros Cycling Club Burien

Toros Cycling Club: ‘It’s like life’

Club brings cycling and community to Latino kids and families

Kenyon Hall West Seattle

There’s something special about West Seattle’s Kenyon Hall

Historic Wurlitzer organ and community music connection

Brilliant red and gold fall foliage reflected in the pond at the Seattle Japanese Garden.

Seattle Fall Fun Guide: 40+ things to do with kids this season

Pumpkin patches to play spaces — fall starts here

Healthier candy choices for kids’ teeth (& what to do with leftovers)

Smart candy choices — and local buy-back programs

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