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 5-6, 2025.
Jurassic Quest in Seattle
- Saturday, April 5 and Sunday, April 6, 9 a.m. – 6 p.m.
- Seattle Convention Center
- $24-$40 per ticket
Come to the Seattle Convention Center and join a larger-than-life dinosaur herd as Jurassic Quest roars. Families will get to play with adorable baby Dinos, excavate fossils, or even train a raptor while surrounded by a sky-scraping Spinosaurus and the King of the dinosaurs himself, the Tyrannosaurus Rex. There will be hands-on activities, education, and fun including an expanded herd of life-like moving and roaring dinosaurs, themed rides, live dinosaur shows, interactive science and art activities, real fossils, a “Triceratots” soft play area for the littlest explorers, and raptor races!
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Tiny Tots Seattle Symphony
- Saturday, April 4, 9:30, 10:30, 11:30 a.m.
- Benaroya Hall
- $12 (all ages need a ticket, including babies in arms)
Tiny Tots is where your family’s musical adventures begin! The Seattle Symphony musicians will be on hand to share favorite stories, songs, and musical games that introduce your youngest listeners to the instruments of the orchestra. These fun, interactive concerts are approximately 30 minutes long and perfect for families and their children, 5 and younger. Be sure to arrive early for pre-concert activities in the Grand Lobby which include a xylophone orchestra, a percussion play area, and a concert-specific craft. This week’s theme is: The Winds: Planes, Trains, & Musical Games.
Tiny Tots at Seattle Symphony. (Image: James Holt | Seattle Symphony)
Easter Egg Hunt
- Saturday, April 5, 10 a.m. – 12 p.m.
- Madison Park
- Cost: FREE
This year, the Madison Park Egg hunt will be the first one in town. Head over to the Madison Park Playground for a great morning of live music, crafts, games and face painting for kids, ages 0-10. Egg hunts will be staggered by age and times so be sure to check the website for those details.
Close Encounter at the Reptile Zoo
- Saturday, April 5, 11 a.m., 1 p.m. and 3 p.m.
- The Reptile Zoo, Monroe
- $7.95-$9.95, ages 2 and younger are free
If you have a little one begging to adopt a lizard or other exotic creature, this event is for you. Head to The Reptile Zoo in Monroe and experience a Close Encounter with an amazing reptile without having to bring one home. There is no extra cost for the Close Encounter, simply sign up to reserve a time slot when you get to the zoo. With the most extensive collection of reptiles on display in the Pacific NW, you will get to view turtles, alligators, lizards, and many types of snakes, including cobras and rattlesnakes. They’ve even got a turtle with two heads, an albino alligator, and Aldabea giant tortoises!
See snakes, turtles, frogs and more at The Reptile Zoo. (Image: Jasmin Thankachen)
April Pool’s Day
- Saturday, April 5, 12:30 -2:30 p.m.
- Evergreen Aquatic Center
- Free but must RSVP
April Pools Day is a fun and free event at the Evergreen Aquatic Center where kids will learn about the importance of water safety in environments outside. This Saturday, they will be giving away FREE lifejackets and playing lots of games that include lessons about hypothermia, kayak safety, swimming water safety, what to do if you need help in the water, how you can help in an emergency without putting yourself in danger, and much more. There will be a free public swim hour after the training and food for purchase available throughout the session in case you get hungry.
We hope you enjoy whatever Seattle-area family events you partake in this weekend, April 5-6, 2025!
