🟩 This Week’s Picks
Saturday, July 4th • 3 pm-11 pm
📍 Lake Union & Gas Works Park • Outdoor • Ages: All
Celebrate Independence Day with live entertainment, family activities, food vendors, and one of Seattle's largest fireworks shows over Lake Union.
Saturday, July 4th • 10 am
📍 West Seattle • Outdoor • Ages: All
A beloved neighborhood tradition where kids decorate bikes, scooters, wagons, and strollers before joining a festive community parade.
Open Seasonally
📍 West Seattle • Outdoor • Ages: All
Cool off at one of Seattle's neighborhood wading pools, located next to a large playground and just steps from beautiful Lincoln Park.
Thursday, July 2nd • 10 am-4 pm
📍 Capitol Hill • Indoor • Ages: All
Enjoy free admission on the first Thursday of the month while exploring beautiful tropical plants, seasonal displays, and one of Seattle's hidden gems.
Saturdays • 9 am-2 pm
📍 University District • Outdoor • Ages: All
Browse fresh produce, baked goods, local vendors, and ready-to-eat food while enjoying one of Seattle's largest year-round farmers markets.
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE
Open Daily
📍 Carnation • Outdoor • Ages: All
A family favorite with rides, a petting zoo, train rides, fresh produce, and seasonal treats. Great for making a full day trip outside Seattle.
🟢 GOOD ANYTIME THIS WEEK
Daily
📍 Wallingford • Outdoor • Ages: All
A Seattle classic with wide open spaces, city skyline views, and plenty of room for picnics. It's also one of the popular spots to watch the Seafair Fourth of July fireworks.
Daily
📍 Ballard • Outdoor • Ages: All
Watch boats pass through the locks, visit the fish ladder, and enjoy the surrounding gardens. Free summer concerts are also held throughout the season.
💡 PARENT TIP OF THE WEEK
Many Seattle museums and attractions offer free admission on the first Thursday of each month. If you're planning a family outing, it's worth checking whether your favorite spot participates before you buy tickets.
💚 EDITOR'S NOTE
If you're heading to a Fourth of July event, consider bringing a stroller even if your child usually prefers to walk. Between parking, crowds, and long festival days, it can make the trip much easier for everyone.
👋 SEE YOU NEXT WEEK
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