🟩 This Week’s Picks
Friday–Sunday, July 10–12 • Hours vary
📍 Ballard • Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
Celebrate Ballard with live music, seafood, local food vendors, arts and crafts, and family activities throughout the neighborhood. A Seattle summer tradition with plenty to see and do.
Friday–Sunday, July 10–12 • Hours vary
📍 West Seattle Junction • Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
Three days of live music, local vendors, food, a kids area, and family-friendly activities throughout the West Seattle Junction. It's one of Seattle's biggest neighborhood summer festivals.
Friday, July 10 • 7:30 PM
📍 Cal Anderson Park • Outdoor Movie • Free
Bring a blanket or lawn chairs and enjoy a free movie under the stars. Every child is different—please use your own judgment when deciding if a movie is a good fit for your family.
Saturday, July 11 • 12–7 PM
📍Seattle Center • Indoor & Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
Celebrate Polish culture with traditional music and dance, authentic food, crafts, exhibits, children's activities, and cultural demonstrations. Part of Seattle Center's popular Festál series.
Saturday, July 11 • 9 AM–1 PM
📍 Phinney Ridge & Greenwood • Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
Hunt for hidden treasures at neighborhood garage sales throughout PhinneyWood using the event's mobile map. It's a fun way to explore the neighborhood while browsing everything from toys and books to household finds.
Sunday, July 12 • 12 PM-3PM
📍 Judkins Park • Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
Enjoy free outdoor play featuring giant blue blocks, loose parts, and creative building activities designed to spark imagination and collaborative play.
🚗 WORTH THE DRIVE
📍 Bellevue • Indoor • Best for Ages: 0–10
Hands-on exhibits encourage kids to build, create, explore, and learn through play. A fantastic rainy-day destination with activities for toddlers through elementary-aged children.
🟢 GOOD ANYTIME THIS WEEK
📍Beacon Hill • Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
Cool off at this neighborhood wading pool next to a playground, making it an easy summer outing for young kids. Pools are only open when the forecast is 70°F or warmer, so be sure to check conditions before heading out.
📍 Northwest Seattle • Outdoor • Ages: All • Free
One of Seattle's most scenic parks featuring wooded trails, a large playground, beach access, and seasonal salmon viewing. It's an easy place to spend several hours exploring with kids
💡 PARENT TIP OF THE WEEK
Beat the Heat with an Early Start
Summer events, parks, and splash pads tend to get much busier by late morning. If your schedule allows, head out earlier in the day for cooler temperatures, easier parking, shorter lines, and a more relaxed experience—especially with younger kids.
👋 SEE YOU NEXT WEEK
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