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Your guide to a kid-friendly city! “Seattle is my town. Finding things to do, places to eat, and how to get around — it’s a whole new ballgame with kids in tow.

I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.” Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again. We’re interested in how parents make homes in a space-challenged urban environment, how families create community, and what parents are talking about. Seattle’s Child reflects real Puget Sound families and their broad range of parenting experiences. The fir

st local parenting publication of its kind, Seattle's Child is published monthly and is available around the community for free. We maintain a rich website full of events, information on schools, health issues and more. Our calendar of events can be filtered based on age of kids, cost, location, date, and more. We also provide an e-newsletter with updates and giveaways, and a subscription-based service for at-your-door delivery of the monthly magazine.

02/20/2024

This week's cougar attack near Snoqualmie is a good reminder of to be wildlife aware while hiking with your kiddos:

Washington state forest officials and local cities are talking about cougar and black bear safety. Why? two words: Sightings and attacks

02/20/2024

Washington state public schools may be required to not only educate students about the dangers of fentanyl, but to also make Narcan/Naloxone readily accessible at school campuses.

Bills that would put Narcan in Washington public schools and require opioid education for all students are moving through the legislature.

02/20/2024

Visit a petting zoo or farm this week and get some animal love. Check out local farms like The Red Barn Farm and petting zoos like Debbie Dolittle's Animal Experience.

Favorite farms, parks and zoos for seeing and petting animals (plus pony rides) around Seattle, Eastside and Tacoma. Updated with COVID info.

02/19/2024

Looking for a free, fun, outdoors activity that will help out the birds?
The Great Backyard Bird Count is happening Feb 16 -19th.

Share This Event Animal Events Great Backyard Bird Count This event occurs daily, every 1 day(s) February 19 @ 8:00 am - 5:00 pm Description Spend time in your favorite places watching birds–then tell them about the bird from February 16-19! In as little as 15 minutes, notice the birds around you....

02/19/2024

Throughout February, we've been showing you the stories of caregivers who deserve an extra pat on the back for the good they've done. Karl and Jessica Hess earned the Unsung Heroes title for fostering kids with skill and grace.

Throughout February, we’ll introduce you to Unsung Heroes from around the state: today Karl and Jessica Hess.

02/18/2024

Looking for gardens to explore? Maybe a suspension bridge that will thrill your little one? Check out Bellevue Botanical Garden for a memorable day trip.

Can you find the Hobbit door? Kids explore, get a hefty dose of nature and art over ten acres at Bellevue Botanical Garden.

02/18/2024

Need ideas to help get through the week of mid-winter break? We've got plenty to share from hikes, to cooking, train rides, staycations and more!

Here are 20 fun things to do during the mid-winter break for the kiddos in the Seattle area. There are lots of fun things around Seattle

02/17/2024

Participate in a bird count, a free concert for kids at Town Hall Seattle with Lady A, see a show at Centerstage Theatre and more! https://www.seattleschild.com/erikas-picks-for-family-weekend-fun/

02/17/2024

When you want to get outside this weekend, head over to Kent to check out this fantastic playground! Kent Parks, Recreation & Community Services

Check out the new Mt. Rainier themed park in Kent. Equipped with a play structure, swings, rope climb and more.

02/16/2024

Free events for the week! Check out the sensory-friendly day at Pacific Science Center, a free family movie at Grand Cinema Theatres, a farmer's market at University District Farmers Market and more!

Check out the many free things to do with kids this week (and don’t forget Free First Thursday at Museums this Thursday).

02/16/2024

You've got to visit this trail full of gnomes in Maple Valley. Bring one to drop off for others to enjoy.

Gnome Trail in Rock Creek Natural Area: This pop-up enchanted forest offers a little magic, and the chance to add some of your own.

02/16/2024

Gems, bird count, a free concert and more! Plan your weekend with these great ideas! https://www.seattleschild.com/erikas-picks-for-family-weekend-fun/

02/16/2024

RIP William Post. In tribute tell us your childhood — or your kid’s — favorite Poptart flavor.

02/15/2024

Mid-winter break is here! Have you signed up for camps to occupy the kiddos?

Yes, the winter holidays have just passed. But midwinter break is fast approaching, Here are 17 great options for mid-winter break camps.

02/15/2024

House Bill 1479 aims to put a stop to the practice of isolating students, and it more heavily restricts the use of restraint on students in schools. Learn more about the effort to stop traumatizing kids and still keep them—and others— safe.

School isolation and restraint in Washington schools must stop. So says a mother who's son was traumatized by being locked in a room.

02/15/2024

We hope you've enjoyed this day of love, but let's keep it going all month long with these activities that teach about love and kindness.

Valentine's Day is on the way! Check out this kid-friendly list: Arts and crafts, STEM, reading and cooking, all related to the month of love.

02/14/2024

Kindness. You’ve got to teach it to kids. Perhaps the best way to do that is to practice – inviting kids to look for and identify acts of kindness from others and to pay it forward.

Imagine the power of ten thousand acts of kindness. Students at Kiddie Academy in Bellevue are imaging and trying to make it happen.

02/14/2024

Valentine's Day is tomorrow - what will you be doing to celebrate with your loved ones? Here are some ideas if you're stuck.

Valentine's Day with kids: Fun, sweet ideas for learning about love that don't require a big budget or a romantic interest.

02/13/2024

You want to take your kid to a museum. But how do you keep kids interested and engaged? David Turner, Seattle Art Museum docent, shares his tricks of the trade.

If you want to visit an art museum, these docent tips for kids will help boost your child's understanding and enjoyment of the trip.

02/12/2024

Education is important! Get out and VOTE in Special Elections tomorrow, Feb. 13. Schools depend on levies and bonds on local ballots.

02/12/2024

Show the love! VOTE to support schools in Tuesday's (Feb. 13) Special Elections!

Be sure to get out and vote for school levies and bonds in Edmonds, Auburn and Tukwila during the Special Election February, 13.

02/10/2024

Day hikes not too far from Seattle. Discover a new trail and enjoy!

These day hikes are within 90 minutes Seattle. That means you can head out, hike, and be back home by the evening!

02/09/2024

Bundle up and head for the trail. Bridle Trails offers lovely groomed paths and plenty to see in the forest.

Enter Bridle Trails State Park and walk through trees that stand mighty tall. Find interpretive signs along this well-maintained trails too!

02/09/2024

Got a train lover? We've got a park for you. A lover of baseball? Your tot will love this park. Space themed? We've got it. Bookmark this page for future outings!

Fight dragons at the park, hit a home run at the baseball-themed playground. These parks are fantastic places to explore for kids of all ages.

02/09/2024

From those two perspectives – dance lover and dad – I can say, with little doubt, that Swan Lake, performed by Pacific Northwest Ballet, will be a memorable experience for your prince or princess, especially kids aged 8 and up.

Performances run through February 11 at Marion Oliver McCaw Hall in Seattle.

Pacific Northwest Ballet (PNB)'s production of 'Swan Lake' is sure to be a show kids remember, especially with some preparation.

02/08/2024

In the new documentary “Homeschooled,” which will make its world premiere at the Children’s Film Festival Seattle on February 9, director Niki Koss dives into the lives and realities of four homeschooled teens, each of whom has a different reason for bypassing traditional education.

'Homeschooled' movie review: In this moving documentary, director Niki Koss looks at the fasted growing form of education in the U.S.

02/08/2024

A variety of free events are going on this weekend: A space program brought to you by Pacific Science Center , a Valentines Day party at the Seattle Children's PlayGarden and more! What will you be doing this weekend? https://www.seattleschild.com/erikas-picks-for-family-weekend-fun/

02/08/2024

A troll visit is always a good outing - Oscar The Bird King on Vashon, Jakob 2 Trees in Issaquah, Frankie Feetsplinters in Ballard, Pia on Bainbridge, Idun at Lincoln Park in West Seattle. See one or see them all!

5 giant trolls are coming to the Seattle area made but Thomas Dambo. The first will be placed on Bainbridge Island.

02/07/2024

IF YOU HAVE PETS, YOU HAVE PHOTOS AND STORIES! We want to see and read them! Please send your favorite kids and pet photos and a few words about the funny things they do or have done. Or invite your child to write it! Send to [email protected] no later than Feb. 25, 2024. We'll pick the best to share with our readers (100 words)

02/07/2024

This year, Washington’s Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) has returned to the state legislature and is again asking lawmakers to commit to feeding all students for free. The office has requested funding that would allow all elementary schools in the state to provide free meals to all kids regardless of family income.

Two free school meal bills are moving through the Washington's legislature in 2024. Both would make meals available free to all students.

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Visit the Lights of Christmas in Stanwood!

Home to over a million lights in dazzling displays, The Lights of Christmas in Stanwood lavishly celebrates Christmas. See spectacular lights, dazzling displays, wave to Santa and Mrs. Claus, while listening to Christmas music from the comfort of your own car. Fun for people of all ages and affordable for everyone. Grab your keys, pack up the kids, and get out of the house for an event with Christmas spirit in Snohomish county. Open select nights now through January 8, 2022. The Lights of Christmas brings nostalgia and innovation together for a Christmas experience to lift the spirit and uncover the hope of the holidays. Advanced online purchase required. #christmaslightshows #christmaslightsdisplay #christmaslightseverywhere #pnwchristmas #stanwoodwa — #ad with The Lights of Christmas.

3 Ways to Get Out on the Water in Seattle

One quintessentially Seattle summer must-do: Boat rentals and tours. Here’s just three exciting options for getting your family out on the water. For the full list of 11 options, go here: https://www.seattleschild.com/get-out-on-a-boat-in-seattle-and-on-the-eastside/ Option #1: Greenlake Boathouse Rentals Option #2: Seattle Water Tours Ice Cream Cruise www.seattlewatertours.com Option #3: Emerald City Pirates Family Treasure Cruise by Emerald City Pirates (Photo credits: #1 chelsea marie hicks/flickr, #2 Natasha Dillinger, #3 IG @kingcountymama)

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“Seattle is my town. I know this city inside and out… or so I thought until I had kids.” Seattle’s Child is your guide to getting to know your city all over again. Finding things to do, places to eat, and how to get around — it’s a whole new ballgame with kids in tow. We’re interested in how parents make homes in a space-challenged urban environment, how families create community, and what parents are talking about. Seattle’s Child reflects real Puget Sound families and their broad range of parenting experiences. The first local parenting publication in the country, Seattle's Child’ first issue hit the streets April 1979 and is published monthly, except February and August, and is available around the community for free. We maintain a rich website full of events, information on schools, health issues and more. Our calendar of events can be filtered based on age of kids, cost, location, date, and more. We also provide an e-newsletter with updates and giveaways, and a subscription-based service for at-your-door delivery of the monthly magazine.