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Go Out and Play: Kid-Friendly Activities in Seattle
We’re highlighting the best kid-friendly activities that Seattle has to offer — complete with art classes, animal encounters, and outdoor fun.
May 29, 2025 07:28 PM
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Dylan Aycock
Volunteers at a Seattle park roll wheelbarrows through autumn leaves
City
Seattle Parks and Recreation seeks nominations for its Denny Awards
The awards recognizes exceptional local volunteers.
September 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Sports
Tee it up at these Seattle area golf courses
Whether you’re a weekend warrior or the next Tiger Woods, these 16 golf courses in Seattle are sure to make for a good round
September 22, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Seattle receives $12.9 million to plant more trees
Most of the money will go towards supporting urban forestry and job training throughout the city.
September 20, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Culture
Seattle debuts new pickleball courts downtown
The unveiling took place during the Pickleball for All festival.
September 19, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A projected video of a human face appears on a tree in Seattle's City Hall Park at night with the Smith Tower looming in the background
Culture
Mind-blowing art installation debuts at City Hall Park
“Monuments” blends human faces with the environment.
September 13, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
Exploring Maple Valley’s whimsical, woodland Gnome Trail
Where to find one of the Seattle area’s most mystical trails
September 12, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Gas Works Park celebrates 50 years of industrial outdoors vibes
Who knew a former gassification plant could be so fun?
August 30, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Development
New $45 million gift looks to help transform northern Waterfront
The Elliott Bay Connections project will bring a new bike path to Alaskan Way and upgrades to Myrtle Edwards and Centennial Parks.
August 23, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
A giant wooden troll sculpture sits cross-legged on Bainbridge Island
Culture
What’s up with the new giant wood trolls coming to Seattle?
They’re part of a large installation by a Danish artist.
August 18, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Sports
Bainbridge Island Pickleball Founders Tournament volleys into town
The now-viral sport was first created on the island in 1965.
August 7, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Travel and Outdoors
Seattle Parks and Rec is planning two new off-leash areas for dogs
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Alina Hunter-Grah