Things to Do with Kids in Seattle, WA
49 kid-tested activities — museums, parks, zoos, restaurants, and more.
Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown)
Ages: Best for ages 8 and up
Living Northwest Trail
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreePacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeElla Bailey Park
Ages: All ages
Bloedel Reserve
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up; toddlers enjoy it with supervision
Partially FreeVolunteer Park Conservatory
Ages: Best for ages 3 and up
Big Air Trampoline Park
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up (height/age minimums apply)
FreeDeane's Children's Park
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
WhirlyBall
Ages: 6–17 years
FreeWashington Park Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeCenter for Urban Horticulture
Ages: All ages
FreeNatureScaping of SW Washington's Wildlife Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 3-12
FreeSeward Park Audubon Center
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Kids Science Labs
Ages: 2–12 years
FreeMaple Leaf Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeCarl S. English Jr. Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
Tropical Butterfly House
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
FreeSalmon Slide - Carkeek Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 2-10
Free"Artists At Play" Playground
Ages: 2–10 years
Zoomazium
Ages: 0–7 years
FreeBellevue Botanical Garden
Ages: All ages
The Jungle Gym
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Kids Magic Lab
Ages: Best for ages 1-7
Nick's Magnificent
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeGreen Lake Park Playground
Ages: All ages
FreeSeward Park Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Point Defiance Zoo Botanical Gardens
Ages: Best for ages 2 and up
The Ridge Activity Center
Ages: All ages (different areas for different ages)
Museum of Illusions - Seattle
Ages: 5–17 years
FreeBallard Playspace
Ages: 2–10 years
FreeSSC Arboretum
Ages: All ages
FreeSeattle Children's PlayGarden
Ages: Best for ages 2-12, including children with disabilities
FreeMeridian Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-11
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Ages: Best for ages 2-12
KidsQuest Children's Museum
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeSafari
Ages: 2–12 years
Adventure Alley
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
FreeLakewood Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
FreeFairmount Playground
Ages: Best for ages 0-10
Tukwila Family Fun Center & Bullwinkle's Restaurant
Ages: 4–14 years
Pump It Up Lynnwood Kids Birthdays and More
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
PlayDate SEA
Ages: Best for ages 0-7
Seattle Children's Museum
Ages: 0–8 years
Twinkle Land Play Cafe
Ages: Best for ages 0-6
Funtastic Playtorium Alderwood
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
Pump It Up Kirkland Kids Birthdays and More
Ages: Best for ages 3-10
Arena Sports Issaquah
Ages: Best for ages 5 and up
Elevated Sportz Trampoline Park & Event Center
Ages: Best for ages 7 and up
Funtastic Playtorium
Ages: Best for ages 1-10
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Family Travel Guide: Seattle, WA
Discover the best things to do with kids in Seattle, WA. Our family-tested guide covers top attractions, restaurants, outdoor adventures, and hidden gems — all rated by age, with stroller info, cost estimates, and real parent tips.
Seattle Family Guides
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Read guide →Common Questions About Seattle with Kids
- What are the best free things to do with kids in Seattle?
- Seattle has 21 free family activities. Top picks: Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Ella Bailey Park, Deane's Children's Park, Washington Park Arboretum, Center for Urban Horticulture. See all free activities at kidpaths.com/seattle.
- What can we do with kids on a rainy day in Seattle?
- There are 24 rainy day options in Seattle. Top indoor picks: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Volunteer Park Conservatory, Big Air Trampoline Park, WhirlyBall, Kids Science Labs.
- What are the best activities for toddlers in Seattle?
- 40 activities in Seattle are rated for toddlers (ages 1–3). Parent favorites: Living Northwest Trail, Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Ella Bailey Park, Bloedel Reserve, Volunteer Park Conservatory.
- Which Seattle attractions are stroller-friendly?
- 30 of 49 activities in Seattle are fully stroller-friendly. KidPaths rates stroller access as yes, limited, or no for every listing.
- What are fun things to do with teens in Seattle?
- 20 activities in Seattle are rated for teens (ages 13–17). Top picks: Great Big Game Show Seattle (Downtown), Pacific Connections Gardens at Washington Park Arboretum, Ella Bailey Park, Bloedel Reserve, Volunteer Park Conservatory.
- How much do family activities cost in Seattle?
- KidPaths tracks family-of-4 cost estimates for 49 activities in Seattle. 21 are completely free. Each listing shows the real cost for a family of four, not just per-person pricing.
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