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Seattle's Child 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.

24/01/2025

GIVEAWAY: Enter to win a ticket to the digital live performance of The Girl Who Swallowed a Cactus and enjoy the exclusive, interactive experience of live theatre from your home! Hurry! Giveaway closes January 26.

https://www.seattleschild.com/giveaway-live-digital-showing-of-scts-the-girl-who-swallowed-a-cactus/

10/01/2025

Paid post: Everybody sing! Cornish+ Voices is a vocal ensemble for people with varied musical abilities, open to complete beginners and experienced musicians alike, ages 5 - 99+. Sessions meet every Sunday at 3:30pm from Jan 19th - Mar 23 at Cornish College of the Arts. Group rates available! https://bit.ly/3BnKZUC

03/01/2025

This mom knew exactly what to do—you should too!

A Renton 5-year-old child was attacked by a coyote on New Year's Eve. His mother's fast action saved him from being dragged into the forest.

03/01/2025

Join this important discussion!

The Seattle nonprofi Roosevelt Alumni for Racial Equity (RARE) will hosts the open discussion 'Gun Violence and Students' on January 6.

03/01/2025

Small to mid-size dogs, cats, and small children are attractive prey for coyotes. Learn what to teach your kids about interacting with a coyote and how you need to respond should one attack your child or pet.

A Renton 5-year-old child was attacked by a coyote on New Year's Eve. His mother's fast action saved him from being dragged into the forest.

03/01/2025

Paid Post: Astra Lumina is the perfect spot to let your kid's imagination run wild as you take them on a beautiful walk amongst the stars.

Experience the beauty of the cosmos and create unique memories with your little ones as you explore this incredible night walk together. Tickets are now available! Go to https://bit.ly/4iBFgLt

Astra Lumina Experience

02/01/2025

Paid Post: The prepares children for school and supports students as they develop socially and emotionally. offers full-day options for working families and free tuition for eligible families. Programs feature high-quality, dual language classrooms, and specialized programs for children with special needs. Begin your application at seattle.gov/applySPP.

26/12/2024

Enter to win some family fun! We're giving away an Ultimate Combo for 4 to Monster Mini Golf in Bellevue. This package includes mini golf, arcade credits, bowling, VR, and a laser maze experience for 4 people. Click below to enter to win!

Enter to win the Ultimate Combo for 4 from Monster Mini Golf, Bellevue

21/12/2024

Step inside cozy Thistle & Poppy, a new store on 15th Ave. E. in Seattle, and you'll discover unique wooden and soft toys, racks of vintage kids’ clothes, one-of-a-kind stocking stuffers, and heirloom goods for grown-ups - all with an emphasis on sustainability.

Walk into Thistle and Poppy, Capital Hill's newest children's shop and you are met with a smile and sustainable clothes and gift ideas.

21/12/2024

GIVEAWAY ALERT! Treat your family or friends to FUN at Monster Mini Golf in Bellevue. We're giving away an ULTIMATE COMBO, which includes the following for 4 people: 1 round of mini golf, $10 arcade card, 1 round of bowling, 1 round of VR, and 1 laser maze. Go here to enter to win: https://www.seattleschild.com/giveaway-mini-golf-arcade-bowling-laser-maze-and-more/

20/12/2024

Paid Post: Nightly lights will twinkle, sparkle and delight Thanksgiving to New Years!

Snoqualmie, a vibrant city with small town charm, and holiday movie vibes. The light displays are magical and festive - the quaintest lights on the Eastside. Make it one of your holiday season day trip destinations.

19/12/2024

Our guide to indoor fun is here! Just in time for winter break, we've got a special guide to indoor places around the Puget Sound where kids can jump, climb, swim and more. Click below to read it now!

Read Seattle's Child Get Moving! 2025 by seattleschild on Issuu and browse thousands of other publications on our platform. Start here!

13/12/2024

Come on out and help adapt toys for the holidays. No experience necessary and the whole family can participate!

Tevin’s Adaptive Toy Drive takes place December 14. Families and communities are invited to adapt toys for kids with mobility and other challenges.

12/12/2024

LAST CHANCE! Enter to win 4 tickets to see "The Snow Queen" at Seattle Children's Theatre.

Enter to win 4 tickets to Seattle Children's Theatre's performance of The Snow Queen, a production inspired by the classic tale

12/12/2024

Looking for holiday lights? Check out these bright lights this season.

Where to go to lighten up your late fall and winter with holiday lights. All sorts of displays can be found throughout the Seattle area.

12/12/2024

The 2025 state legislative session will be filled with potential laws that impact kids, families and schools. We'll keep you updated!

Several bills pre-filed in the state legislature 2025 would significantly impact children, families, and schools. None are assured a hearing.

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Sno-King Youth Sports Auction

🚨 WOW! Check out this lineup of incredible Auction items! View & Bid on over 240+ quality items in support of youth sports at Sno-King! Go to https://snoking2022.ggo.bid. Get your bids in TODAY as bidding closes at 7:00pm PT Tuesday, March 8th! All items must be picked up at Sno-King Ice Arenas. #PaidPartnership #seattlehockey #seattleskaters #pnwfamilies #pnwyouthsports

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)

VOTE! 🇺🇸 VOTE! 🇺🇸 VOTE! 🇺🇸 It’s time to VOTE, Washington state! Head to our CALENDAR at seattleschild.com for all of the relevant dates, including when and where drop boxes are open, when you can mail your ballots, and more. Or, download our free APP (link in bio) for instant info 🇺🇸 #vote #vote2020 #voteseattle

Ask a Kaiser-Permanente Pediatrician your COVID-19 or other health-related questions LIVE tomorrow April 8 at 9:30 am! Visit our stories or email your questions to [email protected] NOW for a chance to hear your questions answered live on Instagram @kp_washington Stay healthy! #seattleschild #kaiserpermanente #covid19 #askthepediatrician #quarantinedwithkids

Thanks for the reminder kid

A song before the feast has become a Thanksgiving tradition for this Seattle family.

Kids never get tired of watching boats go up and down at Balla...

It's a perfect day to go to Hiram M. Chittenden Locks - Ballard Locks with a picnic and watch a parade of boats go through the locks. Find other picnic spots here: http://www.seattleschild.com/14-best-family-picnic-spots-in-and-around-Seattle/

Cloud Leopard cub report!

Cloud Leopard Cub Report Week #4! The caregivers at pt.defiance zoo & aquarium have their hands full! Read more http://www.seattleschild.com/3-clouded-leopard-cubs-make-their-debut-at-Pt-Defiance-Zoo/

Penelope's first giggles!

Our reader Annie Hoang Nguyen shared this lovely video of baby Penelope's first: her first giggles!

Toby's first (assisted) steps!

As part of our Celebrating Firsts videos from our readers, Heather Joy Ferguson shared this video of then-11-month-old Toby taking some of his first steps. Share one your child's firsts!

Anton's first bite of solid food (with help from big brother D...

Our reader Cynthia Anderson shared this video of her six-month-old son Anton's first: his first bite of solid food. Big brother Damian helped him out!

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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.