05.30.2024

Today’s Forecast

This one’s for the kids

Go Out and Play: Kid-Friendly Activities in Seattle

A child touches a glass tank at the Woodland Park Zoo as a Humboldt Penguin swims up.

The Woodland Park Zoo’s penguins are always a hit. | Photo via the Woodland Park Zoo

We’re not kiddin’ around. From major attractions like the Woodland Park Zoo to hidden gems like Issaquah’s Swamp Trail, there’s something in the area for children of all ages. You’ll have no trouble entertaining the youngsters with this list of 32 kid-friendly activities around Seattle.

Animal encounters

Woodland Park Zoo | 5500 Phinney Ave. N., Phinney Ridge | Family memberships available
Seattle’s major wildlife destination prides itself on sustainable practices and conservation, as well as engaging annual events. Kids will remember the Humboldt Penguins and exploring the Living Northwest Trail.

Sammamish Animal Sanctuary, 16515 SE May Valley Rd., Renton
This nonprofit provides forever homes for animals that were neglected, abused, or homeless — give ‘em some love during goat yoga or let the kids romp around during its annual summer camp.

A child at a trailhead in Issaquah, WA looks at a sign that says, "Zoe and the Swamp Monster: A Self Guided Adventure" — The Swamp Trail at Tiger Mountain in Issaquah is a storybook and hike in one.
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Photo via @ashley.clark321

Great outdoors

Swamp Trail, 26415 SE 79th S., Issaquah
Have you heard the one about “Zoe and the Swamp Monster?” This fun, easy hike at Tiger Mountain has the full tall tale with special signs and brochures for an immersive experience.

Foodie families

Seattle Chocolate, 1180 Andover Park W., South Center
It probably won’t be hard to convince your tykes to trek down here for a chocolate factory tour, despite the lack of Oompa Loompas. Kids will remember the sweet treats that accompany each tour.

Watson’s Counter, 6420 24th Ave. NW, Ballard
On the hunt for brunch? You’ll enjoy the eggs benny with pork belly, and the young’uns will enjoy the cereal french toast (made with either fruity pebbles or frosted flakes).

Several colorful pinball machines are lined up next to each other on a wall. The each have a plaque sitting on top of them that give information about the year the games were made, any interesting pieces of related history, and a fun rating. — The Seattle Pinball Museum’s playable exhibits also give the historical background of each console and an official “fun rating.”
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Photo by SEAtoday Staff

Indoor activities

Seattle Pinball Museum, 508 Maynard Ave. S., Chinatown-ID
Play an unlimited amount of games on 50+ machines that date back from the 1950s to current times.

Seattle Bouldering Project, Judkins Park + Fremont locations
Letting the little ones scale some walls seems like a good way to let them burn through some energy. Kids can also join in on youth climbing teams, camps, and after-school programs.

25 more fun ideas

Asked

Kid-friendly bars and breweries are:

A. A life-saver for me and my family
B. A fun place to gather with a group of friends
C. Places I actively avoid
D. Somewhere in between

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Events

Thursday, May 30

Seattle Mariners vs. Houston Astros | Thursday, May 30 | 1:10 p.m. | T-Mobile Park, 1250 First Ave. S., Seattle | $15-$550 | It’s the last game in the series against our formidable rival — will the Ms keep their standing as the first in the AL West?
Pearl Jam: Dark Matter World Tour 2024 | Thursday, May 30 | 7:30 p.m. | Climate Pledge Arena, 334 First Ave. N., Seattle | $150.50-$481.50 | Seattle’s homegrown alt-rock band has one final show planned for you all during its latest tour.

Friday, May 31

Jinkx Monsoon & Major Scales: Together Again, Again! | Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 23 | 7:30 p.m. | Seattle Rep, 155 Mercer St., Seattle | $50-$180 | Things are bound to get interesting as two PNW performers navigate a world in the year 2065 where the sun has exploded and society has descended into a dystopian nightmare.
“Coppélia” | Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 9 | Times vary | McCaw Hall, 321 Mercer St., Seattle | $30-$210 | A dashing young lad falls in love with a human-sized doll perched atop a toy maker’s balcony while he’s already got a girlfriend — that’s gotta go well, right?
“Pink Pony Club” Chappell Roan Night | Friday, May 31 | 9:30 p.m. | El Corazon, 109 Eastlake Ave. E., Seattle | $15-$25 | Baby, why don’t you come over and fall right into this dance party — dress code: Pink Pony eleganza.
Bite of Greece | Friday, May 31-Sunday, June 2 | 12-9 p.m. | Assumption Greek Orthodox Church, 1804 13th Ave., Seattle | Free | Indulge in flaky baklava, cheesy tiropita, and all sorts of other delicious dishes while you enjoy live music.

Saturday, June 1

Paws & Pride Dog Walk | Saturday, June 1 | 9:30 a.m.-1 p.m. | Bellevue Downtown Park, 10201 NE Fourth St., Bellevue | Free | Dress up your pups for a Pride walk and follow it up with a pint in the beer garden.
Funbox: Pokémon | Saturday, June 1 | 6:30-9:30 p.m. | Kremwerk, 1809 Minor Ave., Ste. 10, Seattle | $15-$20 | Wear your best Pokemon-themed garb for a game-tastic dance party.

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News Notes

Civic

Seattle Police Department Chief Adrian Diaz has been removed from his position at the department and will be replaced by interim chief Sue Rahr, a previous King County Sheriff. The change-up arrives amid allegations that Diaz’s police force is discriminatory towards People of Color and women. (KING 5)

Biz

Dan Price, the former CEO of Seattle-based Gravity Payments, has rejoined the company as an adviser to current CEO Tammi Kroll. Price gained notoriety for raising his company’s minimum wage to a $70,000 annual salary, but stepped away from his role amid assault allegations. (Seattle Times)

Plan Ahead

Who’s ready for a some lunch and a show? The Bellevue Downtown Association announced its lineup of acts for the annual summer Bellevue Beats program. Expect lots of food trucks and live music during weekdays from 12-1 p.m. at various locations throughout June. (Downtown Bellevue Network)

Read

Seattle Public Library’s tech-reliant services are coming back online after its servers experienced a ransomware attack. Its website has since been restored, but services including e-books, site computers, Wi-Fi, and printing are still offline as of Wednesday, May 29. (KING 5)

Closing

Fremont’s famous Brouwer’s Café will close its doors on Saturday, June 29. The bar opened 19 years ago with a uniquely large collection of 64 beers on tap, jumpstarting several small breweries’ successes over the years. In the meantime, they’re looking for folks to help empty their kegs. (Seattle Times)

Eat

Pike Place Market’s PIKE BOX is back — a program connecting Seattleites to a variety of locally sourced summer produce. The nine-week service offers bundles to match individual needs + four pick up locations in the Seattle area. Choose from selections of farm fresh fruits, veggies, eggs, and more.

Traffic

Some Washington State Ferry route wait times are getting a little longer while the 144-vehicle Suquamish ferry — normally operating on the Edmonds-Kingston route — undergoes routine maintenance. Several other ferries will shuffle between routes to compensate for the change until Monday, June 3. (Seattle Times)

Sports

Everyone’s still talking about the Seattle Kraken’s new head coach Dan Blysma. Hear from the local experts on what the change might mean for our local NHL team with Locked On’s daily, team-focused podcasts.

Biz

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Eat

Looking to dine out this weekend? According to OpenTable, top-loved restaurants this month include Violet for food and Deep Dive for ambience.*

Arts

Art ya glad?

Seattle Monorail’s guide columns get fresh murals

A shot of the Seattle Monorail's columns lining Fifth Avenue show several of the new murals that now decorate the structures. Each column sports a different image — painted in the style of a linocut print — related to the Seattle Center. The closest mural to the photographer shows a stream of music floating upwards into the sky from the Climate Pledge Arena.

These new murals replace several that depicted Seattle Mariners players in celebration of the 2023 MLB All-Star Week that Seattle hosted last year. | Photo via Seattle Monorail

There’s nothing quite like a fresh coat of paint to spruce up an otherwise ordinary spot.

The Seattle Monorail’s guide columns — which keep the train cars lofted above city streets — have a brand new set of murals gracing their gray faces.

Designed and painted in a linocut style by artist Leslie Nan Moon, each artwork depicts one of the Seattle Center’s various structures and festivals such as: Climate Pledge Arena, Northwest Folklife, the Space Needle, nonprofit Skate like a Girl, and the monorail itself.

This set is the second in a series of installments that started last year in celebration of the 2023 MLB All-Star Week. The murals will be on display for the next year and included in the Seattle Center’s self-guided public arts tour.

The Buy

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Answered

Let’s build a burger.

Lil Woody’s burgers made it to the Shibuya District in Japan for a reason.
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Photo by @gfinthe206

Last week, we wanted to indulge your fantasies and ask you to build your dream burger after suggesting a few of our favorite restaurants to find them. If we take the most popular choices from our poll, the collective SEAtoday burger is a pretty unoffensive mixture of toppings with the usual suspects of a brioche bun, beef patty, lettuce, tomato, onion, cheese, ketchup, mustard, etc.

But the hottest takes we saw were that bacon should never go on a burger (excuse us… what?) and that no one wanted a turkey burger. There’s got to be someone, right?

Also, one reader is making their own pork sausage, so they’re our new favorite because that sounds delicious. Sorry, not sorry.

6 juicy burger recs

The Wrap

Today’s edition by:
Alina

From the editor

If you all have never seen the great “Coppélia” ballet, I highly recommend it as an intro to the art form. With such a zany storyline, it’ll be hard to be too bored.

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