things to do in Seattle
Tips for Enjoying the Seattle Seafair with Babies and Toddlers
The Seafair Festival has been one of our favorites every year. Let’s look back at our experience last 2016. Plus, some cool updates about this year’s Seafair Festival!
Originally published Aug 1, 2016, and updated July 31, 2024.
What to Expect on a Seattle Ice Cream Cruise for Kids
The Seattle Ice Cream Cruise (also called the Sunday Ice Cream Cruise) is a little boat ride offered by the Seattle Ferry Service.
Fun Play Date Idea: Sounder Train to Seattle’s International District
Are you looking for a fun Seattle playdate idea? Check out how to ride the Sounder Train with kids!
Take a Free Ride on the Seattle Waterfront Shuttle for a Great Tour
Have you heard about the Seattle Waterfront Shuttle? It’s the newest Seattle tour bus (it launched three weeks ago), and it’s completely free!
MoPOP Museum in Seattle: Is it Kid-Friendly?
If you are heading to Seattle Center, you can’t miss MoPOP! It’s the big, colorful building that used to be called the Experience Music Project.
10 Tips for Visiting the Pacific Science Center in Seattle with Kids
Are you looking for a kid-friendly museum in Seattle? As a local Seattle mom, I’ll share my personal tips for visiting the Pacific Science Center with kids!
A Visit to Funko Headquarters: The Ultimate Fan Experience
The Funko headquarters is in Everett, WA, and it is a fun thing to do near Seattle with kids who love Disney, Star Wars, Stranger Things, Marvel, DC Comics, and more!
What It’s Like to Tour the Seattle Amazon Spheres
Amazon is always trying to come up with ways to make life easier and a bit more enjoyable. I mean, Amazon Prime has changed the way most of my Mom friends live! So, it should be no surprise that they created a unique work space for their employees: the Seattle Amazon Spheres.
How to Take a Seattle Argosy Cruise to Kid-Friendly Tillicum Excursion
Day Trip From Seattle
To me, it’s hard to beat the Seattle Waterfront on a warm summer day. It’s just comes alive! And it’s the best spot to see ferries and cruise ships. The only thing cooler than being on the Seattle Waterfront is seeing it from the water on a Seattle cruise! So for my birthday this year, I decided to take my family on a Seattle Argosy Cruise to Tillicum Excursion on Blake Island.
The Lamp is the Moon is the Perfect First Theater Experience for Kids
The Lamp is the Moon
The Lamp is the Moon is a new works production at Seattle Children’s Theatre. Annelih GH Hamilton plays Shawn, a young girl who is supposed to be taking a nap, but can’t fall asleep. But, it’s not surprising. See, her grandmother gives her an old lamp right before nap time. This is frustrating to her because her mind is already ticking about all the possibilities of things she can do with her lamp. Her parents have already taken out the light bulb and cut the cord so its only function is to inspire creativity. It’s impossible to fall asleep when she has a lot of dreaming to do.
Why the Seattle Museum of Flight is the Perfect Museum for Toddlers
Originally published June 17, 2016 and updated May 20, 2018
My family has now been members of the Museum of Flight in Seattle for the past 2 years. My husband and I love this aviation museum. We actually had a Museum of Flight wedding there 7 years ago and we’ve taken our kids since they were babies. It’s a great place for Seattle toddler play dates. We usually go on Friday mornings and can easily spend 2-3 hours. Here’s what you need to know about the Seattle Museum of Flight with kids: