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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
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Culture
Seattle releases schedule of downtown summer events
Check out movies in the park, painting parties, and ice cream socials.
June 8, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Four people on a boat fish in the Puget Sound with a view of a mountain behind them.
Culture
Where to go fishing around Seattle
You may not even need a car.
June 5, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
Seattle City Council passes new tree protection ordinance
The Council said it would protect up to 10x the number of trees as the previous ordinance.
May 24, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell poses with kids and other volunteers wearing blue One Seattle t-shirts in a field.
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Where to volunteer during One Seattle Day of Service
The second annual, citywide event happens on Saturday, May 20.
May 16, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
How to go to hiking trails near Seattle without a car
Here’s how to get around and enjoy some hiking and outdoor recreation, even if you don’t have your own vehicle.
May 11, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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City
Bellevue’s Kelsey Creek Farm gets a new beehive
It joins several other educational bee programs in the area.
May 10, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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City
What’s in the works for the Memorial Stadium revamp?
The process is moving along, but who will renovate the stadium is still up in the air.
May 5, 2023
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Alina Hunter-Grah
Two women and two girls ride bikes together on a sunny street.
Culture
How to celebrate Bike Everywhere Month in Seattle
Start your pedaling with guides, co-rides, a film fest, and more.
May 4, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
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Travel and Outdoors
Celebrating nettle season in Seattle
Those stinging suckers make for a tasty dish.
April 20, 2023
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Gabe Guarente
A group of dogs walk around the turf at Growlerz in Seattle.
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The best spots for your best friend — our favorite dog-friendly places in Seattle
Explore these dog-friendly places in Seattle that span from places to eat, drink, shop, exercise, swim, and stay the night.
March 7, 2023
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Ashlea Hearn
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Alina Hunter-Grah
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Seattle Waterfront’s Overlook Walk opens early October
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Madeline Ewing
Four ramekins of different ceviches surround a tray of yellow corn tortilla chips.
Food
Local taqueria Pecado Bueno adds extensive ceviche bar to its menu
Known for its $4 margaritas + authentic Mexican fare, Pecado Bueno is adding 17 rotating ceviche-style dishes to the mix.
September 19, 2024
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A 1960s-style living room setup occupies the lobby of Northwest Film Forum, complete with faux food on serving trays on the coffee table, a vintage TV set, and doilies adorning the surfaces.
Culture
What to see at Northwest Film Forum’s Local Sightings Film Festival
The Local Sightings Film Festival showcases the PNW’s creative communities with curated short film programs and feature films.
September 18, 2024
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Gabe Guarente
Crowds of people walk along a street lined on both sides with vendor tents and kiosks. Seattle's Chinatown entrance is in the background.
Culture
Chinatown-International District Night Market is back
The CID Night Market is returning to Seattle this weekend after a year-long hiatus with vendors, food trucks, live performances, and more.
September 17, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Members of Seattle Department of Transportation stand behind a podium as they announce the launch of the new RapidRide G Line. One of the stretch buses is parked behind them.
City
RapidRide G Line brings 6-minute bus service to Seattle
King County Metro’s latest RapidRide route launched Saturday, Sept. 14 — the region’s most frequent transit service connecting several Seattle neighborhoods. Here’s what’s new.
September 16, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
Three glass high rise buildings stretch into the blue sky from the center of downtown Seattle. Two seagulls fly past the buildings to the left. Wires cross the bottom of the image, the cables for public street transportation.
Business
Seattle is on the Michelin Guide map for the first time
Michelin recently released its Key Awards for US hotels with a first-of-its-kind nationwide list — and three Seattle hotels were up to snuff.
September 13, 2024
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Madeline Ewing
The front of Chief Sealth high school in Seattle, WA with the school's color and logo on the facade.
Education
Seattle Public Schools introduces two proposals for closing schools
Both plans proposed by Seattle Public Schools include closing at least 17 schools, but differ in whether or not some K-8 schools remain open + whether staff reductions are enacted.
September 12, 2024
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Alina Hunter-Grah