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2 weeks ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
Get ready for a hands-on summer adventure your family won’t forget! The Seattle Aquarium’s Beach Naturalist program returns this season, offering a unique opportunity for families to explore local shorelines during the lowest tides of the summer, with expert guides leading the way.
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3 weeks ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
Looking for a fun and educational outing the whole family can enjoy? The University of Washington’s Department of Biology is hosting its annual Biology Open House on Saturday, May 17, 2025, from 10:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. at the Life Sciences Building and Greenhouse on the Seattle campus. This free event is designed for science enthusiasts of all ages and offers a unique opportunity to explore the wonders of biology through hands-on activities and engaging exhibits.
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3 weeks ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
If you’ve got a little adventurer (or a whole sleuth of them- that’s what they call a group of bears) in your house, this weekend’s Bear Camp at Northwest Trek Wildlife Park is worth the trip. Held May 17–18 from 9:30 a.m. to 5 p.m., Bear Camp is a two-day, family-friendly celebration of one of the Pacific Northwest’s most iconic creatures. And the best part? All activities are free with park admission. What is Bear Camp? This isn’t your typical nature walk.
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
This year, Mother’s Day is Sunday, May 11, 2025. What do moms really want? Sometimes they’re not aren’t great at telling us. But in many cases, they don’t want a lot: maybe a chance to sleep in, a heartfelt show of appreciation, or something handmade. (Lavender sachet, anyone? Here’s a how-to.)A couple of general tips: if you’re going somewhere, plan ahead. If you’re cooking, read the recipe and know your chefs’ abilities. Whatever you do, put your heart into it.
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
If you’ve been meaning to visit the vibrant tulip fields of Skagit Valley, May 1-4, 2025, is your last chance to catch the color. The tulips are blooming beautifully thanks to cool weather and perfect rainfall, making this extended bonus bloom weekend a wonderful spring send-off for families.
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
Families are invited to experience a prehistoric adventure this spring and summer at Woodland Park Zoo’s brand-new Dinosaur Discovery exhibit. Open to the public on May 1 and running through September 1, 2025, this immersive attraction will intrigue all children, especially your little dinophiles. Life-size dinosaurs that moveGet ready to walk alongside life-sized, animatronic dinosaurs, including the mighty T. Rex and the towering, 23-foot-tall Brachiosaurus.
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
Looking for a colorful and memorable way to celebrate Mother’s Day weekend with your family? Head to Pike Place Market’s 17th Annual Flower Festival, Saturday, May 10 and Sunday, May 11, 2025, from 11 a.m. to 4 p.m. This beloved Seattle tradition celebrates spring, local farmers, and the mother figures in our lives. Flowers straight from the farmOver 35 King, Snohomish, and Whatcom county flower farmers will transform the Market’s iconic Arcade and cobblestone streets into a fragrant sea of color.
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
Looking for a way to keep the kids active and entertained this summer without breaking the bank? The Kids Bowl Free program might be your new favorite family outing. Offered at participating bowling centers across the country—including many in the Seattle area—this program gives children the chance to bowl two free games every day, all summer long. How it worksThe Kids Bowl Free program is simple.
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
If your family enjoys exploring the outdoors near Mount Rainier or traveling between communities in Pierce County, there’s a significant change you need to know about. The Washington State Department of Transportation (WSDOT) has permanently closed the SR 165 Carbon River (Fairfax) Bridge. This 103-year-old structure has long served as a key crossing over the Carbon River outside Wilkeson. The closure, announced in April 2025, is effective immediately due to serious safety concerns. Why the closure?
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1 month ago | 
seattleschild.com | Jasmin Thankachen
Looking for a fun and exciting way to get your family active outdoors? Bellevue’s Adventure Park now features a brand-new ropes course and zip line that will excite kids and adults who crave a challenge and love heights. FeaturesLocated at Bellevue’s South Bellevue Community Center, the newly expanded Adventure Park offers an aerial ropes course. Climbers of all ages and abilities can test their balance and courage on a series of challenging elements high above the ground.
