Nancy Chaney

Seattle

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Free Cone Day 2025 at Ben & Jerry’s Ice Cream

1 month ago | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: The perfect day for a scoop from Ben & Jerry’s. You know we aim to deliver you the parenting news that really matters, right? So here it is: free ice cream! And it’s the good stuff, too. Socially conscious ice cream maker Ben & Jerry’s celebrates all that’s delicious with a free gift for you.
Best Christmas Light Displays in Seattle, Bellevue and Tacoma

Dec 2, 2024 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: Zoolights holiday light display at Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium. Photo: Katie G. Cotterill, courtesy Point Defiance Zoo & Aquarium Magical holiday light displays for families There’s nothing like a huge and stunning display of sparkling lights to evoke the joy and wonder of the holiday season — in kids and adults alike.
Free + Cheap Holiday Fun for Seattle-Area Families

Nov 18, 2024 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: From Snowflake Lane to Winterfest, don't miss the most festive activities of the season. Photo: Chance Merchant Best Seattle holiday events in 2024 — for free or cheap The holiday season gets three cheers from us! While we can occasionally feel a bit Grinchy, opportunities to make joyful family memories keep our holiday spirits high. Fortunately, these joyful moments needn’t be expensive.
15 Fall Festivals for Seattle-Area Families

Sep 2, 2024 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: Seattle-area fall festivals celebrate the local apple harvest and lots more. Photo: iStock It’s fall festival time around Seattle — let’s get the party going! Many fall festivals focus on pumpkins and harvest time.
15 Awesome Bellevue-Area Parks and Playgrounds

Jun 25, 2024 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: JiaYing Grygiel Eastside parks and playgrounds Can you have too many playgrounds? I don’t think so. While your go-to neighborhood park is so handy, sometimes you want to stretch your playground legs and try out a new spot. Meet up with a pal and let your kids explore some of the best Eastside playgrounds, both old and new favorites.
Washington State Spring Fair: Super Fair Fun in 2024

Mar 24, 2024 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

We are always excited when the Washington State Spring Fair rolls around. It’s got everything we love about the bigger summer fair — think rides, animals and fair food — but with smaller crowds. Plus, it comes at the perfect time of year when we’re shoving aside any rainy winter doldrums and embracing the season, right? Let’s do it. In 2024, the Spring Fair takes place over two weekends: Thursday–Sunday, April 11–14 and Thursday–Sunday, April 18–21. Tickets are on sale now.
Day Out With Thomas Coming to Seattle for Summer 2024

Feb 19, 2024 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

All aboard for fun with Thomas! Fans of Thomas the Tank Engine — and train lovers in general — can delight in the news that the popular Day Out With Thomas event will return to the Seattle area once again during summer 2024. A life-size, talking Thomas will visit the Northwest Railway Museum in Snoqualmie, Wash., over three weekends this summer: July 12–14, 19–21 and 26–28. Advance booking is recommended and timed tickets are on sale now.
Best New Seattle-Area Playgrounds of 2023

Nov 26, 2023 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

We always aim to bring you the latest and greatest in the world of Seattle playgrounds. Any family looking for a semi-peaceful dinner and a smooth-ish bedtime (dare to dream) will be aided by the kids having had a vigorous romp on the playground. On top of that, playground play facilitates the development of gross motor skills and balance, social skills ... whatever, we don’t need to convince you, let’s just go play! Here we offer you the best new Seattle-area playgrounds that opened in 2023.
Free + Cheap Holiday Fun for Seattle-Area Families

Nov 16, 2023 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

Photo: Find free holiday activities Seattle families will love. Best Seattle holiday events in 2023 — for free or cheap The holiday season gets three cheers from us! While we can occasionally feel a bit Grinchy, opportunities to make joyful family memories keep our holiday spirits high. Fortunately, these joyful moments needn’t cost a thing. Here we offer up the best free holiday activities in Seattle and beyond.
The Play List: Top Seattle-Area Family Outings for August 2023

Jul 26, 2023 | parentmap.com | Nancy Chaney

People in other places are stocking up on fall sweaters and filling backpacks with school supplies. To that, we say, “Ha ha ha ha!” We’ve got to savor every moment of these peak Seattle summer days while they last. So, fill your days with bikes, beaches and bats, plus movies, festivals and more! Tune out those back-to-school jingles, put on your shorts and go play. A beach day looks quite different along the shores of Puget Sound, compared with, say, a beach day in Hawaii.