Woodland Park Zoo is a multi-award winning zoological park and botanical gardens encompassing 92 acres located just 10 minutes north of downtown Seattle in the Phinney Ridge neighborhood. The zoo, formed in 1899, is renowned for its naturalistic animal exhibits which incorporate the many elements of nature mimicking the actual habitats of hundreds of animal species around the globe. More than 65 acres of exhibits with nearly 1,100 animals representing nearly 300 species, thousands of plants and trees, full guest amenities and much more are to be discovered once you enter the gates where more than 1 million people visit each year.
Seattle Aquarium - Seattle (Waterfront)
The heartbeat of hands-on marine experience and preservation education in the Pacific Northwest, the Seattle Aquarium offers fun, exciting ways to discover more about the amazing Puget Sound that surrounds you! Join us in our mission: Inspiring Conservation of Our Marine Environment.
The Children's Museum - Seattle ( Seattle Center)
Our exhibits are designed for children from 10 months through 10 years of age. A specific area is set aside for our smallest visitors (3 and under). We also have special programs for children birth to 5 and children 6 - 10 years old. Learn more
Fox Hollow Family Farm - Issaquah
Fox Hollow is an intimate, park-like, equestrian farm nestled between Squak and Tiger mountains in Issaquah, Washington with many open spaces to run and play, scenic areas to picnic in and explore, tons of family-friendly activities to choose from, and a variety of friendly animals to interact with.Beach Combing There are several beaches in Seattle perfect for spending the afternoon hunting for shells, driftwood, and sea glass. You may even spot a sea lion or seal.
Golden Gardens Ballard *located nearby, Surf Ballard rents paddle boards
Alki Beach West Seattle*Bikes are available for rent from Alki Board and Bike
Carkeek Park North Seattle
Discovery Park Magnolia
Green Lake - Seattle
Along with a trail that loops the lake, kids there is a playground, wading pool, and boat/paddle board rentals.
Warren G. Magnuson Park - Seattle (Sandpoint) *this park has an expansive off-leash dog park as well.
Volunteer Park Wading Pool
Burke Museum - University District
The Burke Museum creates a better understanding of the world and our place in it. The museum is responsible for Washington State collections of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the knowledge that makes them meaningful. The Burke welcomes a broad and diverse audience and provides a community gathering place that nurtures life-long learning and encourages respect, responsibility and reflection.
The Moonpaper Tent Fairy Theater is a tiny whisper of a venue with audience involved theatrical events designed to create an innovative experience for every guest.
Each production event is carefully crafted to involve guests in an imaginative and interactive magical encounter. Designed to delight and enchant, it’s a performance beyond the stage! An adventure inside the production! Interact with theme based characters, enjoy visual dreamscapes, create an important prop, or collaborative artistic piece, and much, much more. A theatrical experience everyone is a part of!
Today, however, you head to The Sandbox for the “Lil Diggers Playtime.” While the kids happily run free and dig up the indoor sandbox, you relax and have a nice chat with the other parents.
Have fun playing with all our sand toys (like shovels, pails, and trucks). We even have small slides. Come ready to enjoy the beach, at The Sandbox!
Tourists and locals enjoy watching the parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges and yachts passing through, as the locks' water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage.
Another popular spot is the fish ladder, built to allow salmon to pass between fresh and salt water, and to navigate the locks. Glass panels below the water line make it possible to watch the fish as they swim through the ladder.
For youths who have no, to very little, previous climbing experience, and are looking to get on the wall and experience the joy of climbing please check out our Pro Belay.
If you are a more experienced climber, or one who is looking for ongoing instruction, once a week for up to two hours, our Junior Programs are an excellent option.
For the most dedicated of youth climbers, ones willing to train up to ten hours a week, and compete against their peers, our Junior Climbing Team might be for you.
We also offer week long School Break Camps and Summer Camps for climbers of all abilities and various age groups. Please click on the links for more details.
Burke Museum - University District
The Burke Museum creates a better understanding of the world and our place in it. The museum is responsible for Washington State collections of natural and cultural heritage and sharing the knowledge that makes them meaningful. The Burke welcomes a broad and diverse audience and provides a community gathering place that nurtures life-long learning and encourages respect, responsibility and reflection.
Pacific Science Center - Seattle (Seattle Center)
Pacific Science Center inspires a lifelong interest in science, math and technology by engaging diverse communities through interactive and innovative exhibits and programs.
EMP Museum - Seattle (Seattle Center)
Since opening its doors in 2000, EMP Museum has welcomed more than five million visitors, and has been a key economic driver among Seattle nonprofit arts and culture organizations, with institutional expenditures and audience-member spending resulting in more than six million dollars of local economic impact. Through dynamic programs, cutting-edge technology, and interpretative, interactive exhibitions focused on American popular culture, EMP seeks to engage museum visitors in critical thinking about creativity in contemporary society by educating and inspiring a range of visitors of different ages, interests, and experiences.
I-5 Colonnade Mountain Bike & BMX Park - Seattle (Eastlake)
The I-5 Colonnade Mountain Bike Park is the first of a new urban model for mountain bike facilities. The park, a total of 2 acres in size, contains over a mile of trail and will be full of a wide range of Technical Trail Features (TTF). This new model focuses not on mileage, but rider experience and progression of one's skills. Each section of the park is being designed so that a mountain biker can ride those features hundreds of times in hundreds of different ways.
NW Puppet Center - North Seattle
Welcome to Northwest Puppet Center, the only organization of its type in the region. This internationally renowned puppet center presents performances by Carter Family Marionettes and esteemed guest artists. In addition, it features a museum, archive and library focused on the puppetry arts. Programs are also brought to communities near and far with touring performances and educational outreach.
The Moonpaper Tent - Seattle (Ravenna)
A little hole in the wall, or foresty nook, where you might find something you thought never existed. A stage, of sorts, to display your talents and dreams.The Moonpaper Tent Fairy Theater is a tiny whisper of a venue with audience involved theatrical events designed to create an innovative experience for every guest.
Each production event is carefully crafted to involve guests in an imaginative and interactive magical encounter. Designed to delight and enchant, it’s a performance beyond the stage! An adventure inside the production! Interact with theme based characters, enjoy visual dreamscapes, create an important prop, or collaborative artistic piece, and much, much more. A theatrical experience everyone is a part of!
Museum of Flight - South Seattle
In addition to changing temporary exhibits The Museum of Flight showcases its collection of more than 150 historic air- and spacecraft and related artifacts in unique and inspiring exhibits. There is something for everyone to experience in these dynamic displays presenting events that have carried us from Kitty Hawk to the moon.
Seattle Sandbox Sports Little Diggers Playtime -South Seattle
Yesterday, it was pouring cold rain and your children are screaming at the top of their lungs to go to the playground. Exhausted, you plead that they watch a quiet movie, but they threw a fit and bolted out the door.Today, however, you head to The Sandbox for the “Lil Diggers Playtime.” While the kids happily run free and dig up the indoor sandbox, you relax and have a nice chat with the other parents.
Have fun playing with all our sand toys (like shovels, pails, and trucks). We even have small slides. Come ready to enjoy the beach, at The Sandbox!
KidsQuest Children's Museum - Factoria
Enjoy hours of delight and discovery at this innovative hands-on museum for children and families designed to engage kids from infancy to age eight. KidsQuest is a unique place for fun and exploration. Art, science, technology and daily life experiences are integrated in world-class exhibits with strong ties to the Pacific Northwest.
Ballard Locks - Seattle (Ballard)
The Hiram M. Chittenden Locks, built in 1911 and often nicknamed the Ballard Locks, provides a link for boats between the salt water of Puget Sound and the fresh water of the Ship Canal, which connects eastward to Lake Union and Lake Washington.Tourists and locals enjoy watching the parade of sailboats, motorboats, tugs, barges and yachts passing through, as the locks' water levels are adjusted to allow their safe passage.
Another popular spot is the fish ladder, built to allow salmon to pass between fresh and salt water, and to navigate the locks. Glass panels below the water line make it possible to watch the fish as they swim through the ladder.
Stone Gardens Climbing Gym - Seattle (Ballard)
We offer a variety of options for young climbers, from absolute beginners, to those with years of experience looking to take their climbing to the next level. For youths who have no, to very little, previous climbing experience, and are looking to get on the wall and experience the joy of climbing please check out our Pro Belay.
If you are a more experienced climber, or one who is looking for ongoing instruction, once a week for up to two hours, our Junior Programs are an excellent option.
For the most dedicated of youth climbers, ones willing to train up to ten hours a week, and compete against their peers, our Junior Climbing Team might be for you.
We also offer week long School Break Camps and Summer Camps for climbers of all abilities and various age groups. Please click on the links for more details.
Fremont Sunday Ice Cream Cruise - Seattle (South Lake Union)
The Sunday Ice Cream Cruise now departs from S. Lake Union Park. Year round service, the Sunday Ice Cream Cruise will depart on the hour 11am through 3pm Sunday March 4th from South Lake Union. This is a 45-50 minute tour of the Lake Union floating homes, a peek at Dale Chihuly’s studio, Gas Works Park and the Sleepless in Seattle houseboat. The tour includes a humorous narration of old Seattle and some funky background music. Adults $11, Seniors $10, Kids 5-13 $7, under 5 $2. Pets OK. Walk-on only, tickets available on boarding, cash or check only. Ice cream treats, coffee, hot chocolate, tomato soup and soft drinks, $2 to $4.
Kayak Lake Union - Seattle
Exploring Seattle by kayak is fun for kids and adults alike. Both Moss Bay and Agua Verde rent kayaks by the hour.
Jump Planet - Bothell
Our play arenas have state-of-the-art 2 1/2" thick resilient padding that meets ASTM standards for playground safety and accessibility. All inflatable games are lead-free, conform with ASTM standards on amusement devices ASTM F-24, ASTM 698-94, ASTM 853-98, conform with BS-5438 flame resistance and NFPA 701 2 second flameout, and are sanitized before and after each play session. And to ensure cleanliness no food or drinks are allowed in the play areas. Plus all participants are required to wear socks to ensure health and safety.
Soundbridge - Seattle (Downtown)
Soundbridge Mission: To inspire and nurture a love of symphonic music through exploration, creation and discovery.
We invite you to build a lifelong relationship with symphonic music! Soundbridge activities include musical storytelling, drum circles, instrument exploration, workshops, student recitals, Songsmith® songwriting software, Wii™ Music, and adventures for the whole family!
We invite you to build a lifelong relationship with symphonic music! Soundbridge activities include musical storytelling, drum circles, instrument exploration, workshops, student recitals, Songsmith® songwriting software, Wii™ Music, and adventures for the whole family!
Seattle's Children's Theater - Seattle (Seattle Center)
Seattle Children's Theatre performs in the Charlotte Martin and Eve Alvord Theatres from September through June. Throughout our history, SCT has developed and improved the caliber of plays available for young audiences in the United States and abroad, developing and producing over 90 new works.
Story Time - Seattle
Several book stores and libraries offer story time for toddlers.
Since 1998, StoryBook Theater has introduced young children in the Puget Sound area to live theater with original, interactive musicals written especially for 3-10 year olds and their families. StoryBook Theater shows are hilarious, 55-minute musicals filled with music, laughter, whimsical costumes and quirky characters, guaranteed to delight the entire family.
Theo Chocolate Factory Tour - Seattle (Fremont)
Our 3400 PHINNEY CHOCOLATE FACTORY offers public tours 7 days a week. We will entertain you with the story of cacao, including the extraordinary transformation of the cacao fruit into what we know and love as chocolate and the social and environmental issues relating to cocoa and cocoa farmers. Best of all, you will try our amazing products during your tour experience!
Gymboree - Seattle (Ballard)
Offers open gym times for both members and non-members
Seattle Art Museum (Family Programs) - Seattle
At SAM’s Family Programs you can explore works of art, create your own masterpieces, play dress up and see an artist at work! There is plenty of fun to be had hanging out at SAM.
Remlinger Farms - Carnation WA
Tolt River Railroad Steam Train Ride-This half-sized steam train will take you along the Tolt River, around the Remlinger Farms property and past 4-H animal enclosures.
Only downsides here was that I’m not sure if they were expecting such a crowd as they did not have nearly enough servers and sometimes it would take a really long time for service guy to come. But at the venue NYC they tried to keep a smiles on their face.
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