Seattle–Tacoma–Bellevue area · Latest check Sat, Oct 24
Things to do with kids in King County, WA
194 upcoming family events and 57 places and programs in King County, WA. Every listing links to the organizer’s own page and shows the date we last checked it — confirm the details there before you go. Dates are in Pacific Time.
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Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Auburn Halloween Harvest Festival & Trunk-or-Treat
Les Gove Park
Ages 2–10
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesThrough Oct 31
Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch & Corn Maze
Carpinito Brothers Pumpkin Patch
From $9
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Día de los Muertos at Peter Kirk Community Center – Kirkland
Peter Kirk Community Center
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Fall City Farms Pumpkin Patch
Fall City Farms
Oct24SatSpooky and hauntedSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
FRACTURE! Matheatre Haunted House – Before Dark (family-friendly)
Pacific Science Center
From $10All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsSat, Oct 24 · 11:15 AM
Halloween Origami
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
Ages 7–12
Oct24SatCostumes and paradesSat, Oct 24 · 11:00 AM
Halloween Pup & Kids Costume Parade at Westfield Southcenter
Westfield Southcenter (Level 1 by Macy's)
Free
Oct24SatCommunitySat, Oct 24
Halloween Train – Northwest Railway Museum
Snoqualmie Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)
From $16All ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Nov 1
I'll Be Your Superhero – Seattle Children's Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre – Eve Alvord Theatre
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatFestivals and partiesSat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Jefferson Halloween Carnival
Jefferson Community Center
FreeAll ages
Oct24SatArts & craftsThrough Nov 1
Leonardo! A Wonderful Show About a Terrible Monster – Seattle Children's Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre – Charlotte Martin Theatre
PaidAll ages
Oct24SatOutdoorsSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Oxtober Harvest Festival at Oxbow Farm
Oxbow Farm & Conservation Center
From $6All ages
Oct24SatPumpkins and patchesSat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Remlinger Farms Fall Harvest Pumpkin Festival
Remlinger Farms
From $33.95All ages
Oct24SatTrick-or-treatSat, Oct 24 · 4:30 PM
Trick or Treat at Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village
Redmond Community Center at Marymoor Village
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:30 PM
"Spook"Tacular Halloween in Snoqualmie
Snoqualmie Ridge (Center Blvd) to Historic Downtown Snoqualmie
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Big Pumpkin Bash at Bitter Lake Community Center
Bitter Lake Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
BOO at the Barn – Issaquah
Pickering Barn
Paid
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:00 PM
Cemeterrariums
Lake Forest Park Library (King County Library System)
Ages 12–18
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 6:00 PM
Fall Family Festival at Bellevue Family YMCA
Bellevue Family YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:30 PM
Fall Family Festival at Northshore YMCA
Northshore YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 4:00 PM
Fall Family Festival at Sammamish Community YMCA
Sammamish Community YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Fall Family Festival at Snoqualmie Valley YMCA
Snoqualmie Valley YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 10:00 AM
Family Foresters Tree Planting at E.J. Nist Family Park
E.J. Nist Family Park
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 24 · 5:00 PM
Haunted House at Magnuson Community Center
Magnuson Community Center
From $7
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Lifting Literacy: Trick or Treat at the Maple Valley Library
Maple Valley Library (King County Library System)
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 2:00 PM
Ranger-Led Hike at Lake Hills Greenbelt
Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Oct 24 · 3:30 PM
Trail or Treat at Camp Long
Camp Long
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 24 · 1:00 PM
Trick or Treat with the Farm Animals at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $30
Oct25SunFestivals and partiesSun, Oct 25 · 4:00 PM
Anniversary & Halloween Celebration – SGA Burien
Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Burien
FreeAll ages
Oct25SunPumpkins and patchesSun, Oct 25 · 12:30 PM
Halloween Skate & Pumpkin Curling
Kraken Community Iceplex
PaidAll ages
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 10:00 AM
The Museum of Fright at The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight
With admissionAll ages
Oct25SunSTEM & discoverySun, Oct 25 · 9:30 AM
Toddler Time at the Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
With admission
- Oct25SunArts & crafts
Sun, Oct 25 · 12:00 PM
Tot Halloween Crafts and Cookies at Bitter Lake Community Center
Bitter Lake Community Center
From $10
Oct25SunCommunitySun, Oct 25 · 11:00 AM
West Seattle Junction Harvest Festival
West Seattle Junction (California Ave SW and the All-Ways intersection at SW Alaska St)
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Oct 26 · 4:15 PM
Skeletons! Stories and Science
Kirkland Library (King County Library System)
- Pumpkins and patches
Mon, Oct 26 · 3:00 PM
Teen Pumpkin Painting at Hiawatha Community Center
Hiawatha Community Center
FreeAges 12–18
- Community
Tue, Oct 27 · 9:30 AM
Animal Ofrenda for Día de Muertos at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
- Pumpkins and patches
Tue, Oct 27 · 10:00 AM
Toddler Pumpkin Palooza at Laurelhurst Community Center
Laurelhurst Community Center
From $9Ages 1–5
- Community
Wed, Oct 28 · 4:00 PM
Celebrate Latine Heritage Month with Marco Cortes!
Renton Highlands Library (King County Library System)
All ages
Oct29ThuArts & craftsThu, Oct 29 · 3:00 PM
Día de los Muertos: Taller de calaveras de azúcar / Day of the Dead: Sugar Skull Decorating
The Seattle Public Library – Delridge Branch
Free
- Festivals and parties
Thu, Oct 29 · 6:00 PM
Annual Halloween Carnival – Tukwila Community Center
Tukwila Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Oct30FriFestivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Ballard Halloween Carnival
Ballard Community Center
From $10All ages
- Oct30FriFestivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Bash at the Heights – Loyal Heights Community Center
Loyal Heights Community Center
From $12All ages
- Oct30FriFestivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Hiawatha Halloween Carnival
Hiawatha Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:15 PM
Spooktacular Indoor Playground – SGA Ballard
Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Ballard
From $15Ages 0–5
- Oct30FriSpooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 12:00 PM
Spooktacular Indoor Playground – SGA Lake City
Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Lake City Campus (26th Ave)
From $15Ages 0–5
- Oct30FriFestivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 6:00 PM
Teen Halloween Party at Miller Community Center
Miller Community Center
Free
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:30 AM
Bagels + Babies Social (after Tot Shabbat)
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Free
- Spooky and haunted
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Creepy Carnival for Kids at Garfield Community Center
Garfield Community Center
FreeUp to 13
- Community
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Fall Family Festival at Auburn Valley YMCA
Auburn Valley YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Festivals and parties
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:30 PM
Halloween Party
Covington Library (King County Library System)
- Costumes and parades
Fri, Oct 30 · 10:00 AM
Indoor Playground Costume Party – Shoreline
Spartan Recreation Center
Up to 5
- Pumpkins and patches
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Pumpkin Palooza at International District/Chinatown Community Center
International District/Chinatown Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 4:30 PM
Trick or Treat Path on Marine View Drive (Des Moines)
Marine View Drive, from S 216th St to S 227th St
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 2:00 PM
Trick or Treat Tales: Puppets Please
Covington Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Trick-or-treat
Fri, Oct 30 · 5:00 PM
Trick-or-Treat on Main Street (Bothell)
Main Street and 101st Ave NE, Downtown Bothell
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatCommunitySat, Oct 31
Día de Muertos Festival at Seattle Center
Seattle Center Armory Food & Event Hall
FreeAll ages
Oct31SatSTEM & discoverySat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Halloween at the Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
With admission
- Costumes and parades
Sat, Oct 31 · 12:00 PM
Halloween Costume Parade and Crafts
Newport Way Library (King County Library System)
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Kirkland Catrina Walk at Marina Park
Marina Park
Free
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:30 AM
Pumpkin Bash at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
With admission
- Spooky and haunted
Sat, Oct 31 · 9:00 AM
Spooktacular Haunted Hoedown at KidsQuest Children's Museum
KidsQuest Children's Museum
From $15All ages
- Pumpkins and patches
Sat, Oct 31 · 4:00 PM
The Great Pumpkin Hunt!
Woodinville Library (King County Library System)
- Trick-or-treat
Sat, Oct 31 · 11:00 AM
Trick or Treat at the Library
Bellevue Library (King County Library System)
Free
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 1 · 2:30 PM
Discover Diwali: A Celebration of Light & Community
Mercer Island Library (King County Library System)
- Community
Sun, Nov 1 · 11:00 AM
Kenmore Día de los Muertos Celebration
The Hangar at Kenmore Town Square
FreeAll ages
- Community
Mon, Nov 2 · 5:00 PM
Day of the Dead Celebration – Redmond Senior & Community Center
Redmond Senior & Community Center
All ages
- Outdoors
Wed, Nov 4 · 10:00 AM
Farm Story Time at Kelsey Creek Farm (drop-in)
Kelsey Creek Farm
Free
Nov5ThuCommunityThu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
Free First Thursday at the National Nordic Museum
National Nordic Museum
Free
Nov5ThuSTEM & discoveryThu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
FREE First Thursdays at The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM
Family Reading Party
The Seattle Public Library – Montlake Branch
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
First Thursday – November
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
Free
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:00 PM
First Thursday at MOHAI
MOHAI
Free
- Outdoors
Thu, Nov 5 · 10:00 AM
Free First Thursdays at Volunteer Park Conservatory
Volunteer Park Conservatory
FreeAll ages
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 5:30 PM
Living Voices: Native Vision
Joshua Green Foundation Theater
Free
- Community
Thu, Nov 5 · 6:30 PM
Living Voices: Native Vision
Joshua Green Foundation Theater
Free
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:30 AM
Force and Motion with KidsQuest
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
Ages 3–6
- Cooking
Fri, Nov 6 · 1:00 PM
Monthly Challah Bake at the Stroum JCC
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Free
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:00 PM
Park in the Dark: Family Night Hike at Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum (UW Botanic Gardens)
Ages 6–12
- Community
Fri, Nov 6 · 6:30 PM
The Alex Zerbe "Zaniac" Family Comedy Show – Redmond
Redmond Senior & Community Center
Ages 3+
- Outdoors
Fri, Nov 6 · 10:00 AM
Tiny Trailblazers at Lake Hills Greenbelt
Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station
FreeAges 2–5
Nov7SatCommunitySat, Nov 7 · 11:00 AM
Auburn's 61st Annual Veterans Parade & Observance
Main Street, downtown Auburn (parade route E Street to A Street NW/SW)
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 3:00 PM
Diwali Family Fest with Hindi Time Kids
Lake Hills Library (King County Library System)
FreeAges 0–10
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
Quilts and Tails at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $25Ages 4–8
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 4:00 PM
The Nutcracker Ballet
Renton Highlands Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 7 · 1:00 PM
The Nutcracker with Ensemble Ballet Theatre
Covington Library (King County Library System)
FreeAll ages
Nov8SunArts & craftsSun, Nov 8 · 3:00 PM
Dinosaur Stories and Crafts – Kent Panther Lake Library
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
Ages 3–8
- Outdoors
Tue, Nov 10 · 1:00 PM
Public Farm Tours at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $10Ages 2+
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 11
K-Pop Demon Hunters – Veterans Day Theatre Studio Day (Grades K-2 and 3-5)
Studio East
Paid
- Community
Thu, Nov 12 · 7:00 PM
<em>Unrecognized</em> Duwamish Film Screening
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
- Outdoors
Through Jan 17
WildLanterns at Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Paid
- Cooking
Sat, Nov 14 · 12:00 PM
"Dragons Love Tacos" Cooking Class
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
FreeAges 6–11
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 1:00 PM
Bunny Buddies at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $25Ages 4–8
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Fall Forest Fungi at Lake Hills Greenbelt
Lake Hills Greenbelt Ranger Station
FreeAges 4+
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 3:00 PM
Havdalah Pool Party at the Stroum JCC
SJCC Pool, Stroum Jewish Community Center
From $5All ages
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 14 · 6:30 PM
Sculptors of Speed
MOHAI
From $20
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Nov 14 · 9:00 AM
Sensory Friendly Morning at MOHAI
MOHAI
Free
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 14 · 10:00 AM
Tots and Trees Family Planting at Pickering Barn – Issaquah
Pickering Barn
- STEM & discovery
Sun, Nov 15 · 2:00 PM
All Ages Science Party
The Seattle Public Library – Southwest Branch
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 3:00 PM
Afterschool LEGO Club
The Seattle Public Library – Beacon Hill Branch
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:00 PM
Dig into Dinos with Mikey the Rad Scientist – North Bend Library
North Bend Library (King County Library System)
Ages 2–8
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Nov 18 · 6:30 PM
History Café: Across Time on Skis in the PNW
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
Nov19ThuNutcracker and showsThrough Jan 3
Chicka Chicka Boom Boom: The Holiday Show – Seattle Children's Theatre
Seattle Children's Theatre – Charlotte Martin Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:30 PM
Celebrate Diwali!
The Seattle Public Library – Lake City Branch
FreeAges 4–9
- Tree lightings
Thu, Nov 19 · 5:00 PM
Issaquah Highlands Holiday Tree Lighting at Village Green Park
Village Green Park
All ages
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 10:15 AM
Olaf’s Frozen Adventure Story Time with the Snow Sisters
Carnation Library (King County Library System)
FreeAll ages
- Community
Thu, Nov 19 · 6:00 PM
Re-Visiting Jackson Street After Hours
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
Free
Nov20FriMarkets and festivalsThrough Dec 26
Seattle Christmas Market at Seattle Center
Seattle Christmas Market – Fisher Pavilion and South Fountain Lawn, Seattle Center
PaidAll ages
- Sports & play
Fri, Nov 20 · 10:30 AM
Baby & Toddler Dance Party – Des Moines Library
Des Moines Library (King County Library System)
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Nov 20 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Wreathmaking at Northgate Community Center
Northgate Community Center
From $35All ages
Nov21SatCommunitySat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Julefest: A Nordic Holiday Celebration
National Nordic Museum
From $5All ages
Nov21SatOutdoorsSat, Nov 21 · 10:30 AM
Story Walk Read-Along at Lake Wilderness Arboretum
Lake Wilderness Arboretum (Information booth)
Nov21SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 21 · 8:00 AM
Trinity Tree Farm U-Cut Christmas Trees and Santa Visits
Trinity Tree Farm
All ages
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21
Carkeek Park Annual Salmon Celebration
Carkeek Park
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Dig into Dinos Concert with Mikey the Rad Scientist
Boulevard Park Library (King County Library System)
FreeAges 2–8
- Outdoors
Sat, Nov 21 · 1:00 PM
Grateful for Goats at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $25Ages 4–8
- Sports & play
Sat, Nov 21 · 10:00 AM
Kids Superhero Adventure Day – Redmond
Redmond Senior & Community Center
- Cooking
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Make and Take Cozy Winter Drink Jars – Valley View Library
Valley View Library (King County Library System)
Ages 6–18
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Nov 21 · 2:00 PM
Thanksgiving Lanterns – Burien Library
Burien Library (King County Library System)
Ages 3+
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 3:00 PM
'I Dig Dinosaurs' Family Concert with Nancy Stewart
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Nov 22 · 1:00 PM
DINOvember Party!
Mercer Island Library (King County Library System)
Ages 4–12
Nov23MonLearn to skateMon, Nov 23 · 6:00 PM
Learn to Skate Thanksgiving Youth Camp
Kraken Community Iceplex
From $100Ages 3–17
Nov23MonSports & playMon, Nov 23 · 8:30 AM
Thanksgiving and Winter Break Gymnastics Camp – SGA Ballard
Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Ballard
From $95Ages 3–10
- Community
Mon, Nov 23 · 10:30 AM
Blanket Fort Reading Party
The Seattle Public Library – Southwest Branch
Free
Nov27FriNutcracker and showsThrough Dec 27
A Christmas Carol at Union Arts Center (formerly ACT Theatre)
Union Arts Center – Allen Theatre
Paid
Nov27FriCommunityFri, Nov 27 · 4:15 PM
Christmas Ship Opening Night at Pier 55
Argosy Cruises Pier 55 – Seattle Waterfront
PaidAll ages
Nov27FriSanta visitsThrough Dec 30
Issaquah Reindeer Festival at Cougar Mountain Zoo
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Paid
Nov27FriMarkets and festivalsThrough Dec 31
Seattle Center Winterfest 2026
Seattle Center (Armory Food & Event Hall and grounds)
All ages
Nov27FriCommunityFri, Nov 27 · 7:00 PM
Snowflake Lane
Bellevue Way NE between Bellevue Square and Lincoln Square (NE 4th St to NE 8th St)
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 27
The Wizard of Oz at The 5th Avenue Theatre
The 5th Avenue Theatre
PaidAges 4+
- Tree lightings
Fri, Nov 27 · 11:00 AM
Tree Lighting Celebration at Westlake Park
Westlake Park
Free
- Community
Through Jan 3
Westlake Park Holiday Carousel
Westlake Park
FreeAll ages
Nov28SatCommunitySat, Nov 28 · 11:00 AM
31st Annual Magic in the Market
Pike Place Market
All ages
Nov28SatSanta visitsSat, Nov 28
North Pole Limited Santa Train – Northwest Railway Museum
North Bend Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)
From $39
- Light displays
Through Jan 3
Garden d'Lights 2026
Bellevue Botanical Garden
From $5All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Through Dec 26
A Charlie Brown Christmas – Taproot Theatre
Taproot Theatre – Isaac Studio Theatre
PaidAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Thu, Dec 3 · 5:00 PM
First Thursday – December
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
Free
Dec4FriArts & craftsThrough Dec 20
KIDSTAGE: Footloose – Village Theatre Issaquah
Village Theatre's Hunt Family Theatre
From $24
Dec4FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 4
Yuletide Express Santa Train – Northwest Railway Museum
Snoqualmie Depot (Northwest Railway Museum)
From $30
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:00 PM
Community Holiday Party at Garfield Community Center
Garfield Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 4 · 2:30 PM
Felt Cookie Decorating – Carnation Library
Carnation Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- STEM & discovery
Fri, Dec 4 · 10:30 AM
Plants and Animals with KidsQuest – Kent Panther Lake Library
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
Ages 3–6
- Hanukkah
Fri, Dec 4
Schwartz ECS Hanukkah Light Lab
Stroum Jewish Community Center
- Arts & crafts
Through Dec 20
Scrooge! The Musical – Renton Civic Theatre
Renton Civic Theatre
PaidAll ages
- Community
Fri, Dec 4 · 5:30 PM
The 2nd Annual Snowflake Ball – Redmond
Redmond Senior & Community Center
All ages
Dec5SatSanta visitsSat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Auburn Lighted Santa Parade & Tree Lighting
Main Street, downtown Auburn (parade from Auburn High School to Auburn City Hall)
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatLight displaysSat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
Renton Clam Lights at Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
Gene Coulon Memorial Beach Park
FreeAll ages
Dec5SatArts & craftsSat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
The Dickens Carolers – Kent Panther Lake Library
Kent Panther Lake Library (King County Library System)
All ages
Dec5SatCommunitySat, Dec 5 · 4:00 PM
West Seattle Hometown Holidays
West Seattle Junction - SW Alaska St between 42nd Ave SW and California Ave SW, including Junction Plaza Park
FreeAll ages
- Tree lightings
Sat, Dec 5 · 5:00 PM
Holiday Barn Lighting at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
Free
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 11:00 AM
Holiday Ornament Painting Party at Jefferson Community Center
Jefferson Community Center
From $36All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
Holiday Wreathmaking at Delridge Community Center
Delridge Community Center
From $25Ages 3+
- Light displays
Through Jan 4
Redmond Lights 2026
Downtown Park
FreeAll ages
- Light displays
Sat, Dec 5 · 12:00 PM
Snoqualmie Winter Lights Tree Lighting and Winter Market
Railroad Park & Centennial Log Pavilion
FreeAll ages
- Community
Sat, Dec 5 · 2:00 PM
The Dickens Carolers – Algona-Pacific Library
Algona-Pacific Library (King County Library System)
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 6
Sensory-Friendly Day: December at MOPOP
Museum of Pop Culture
- STEM & discovery
Mon, Dec 7 · 4:00 PM
STEM+Art Fair with UW Bothell
Bothell Library (King County Library System)
FreeAges 6+
- Crafts and cookies
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:00 PM
Gingerbread House Workshop
Auburn Library (King County Library System)
- Nutcracker and shows
Tue, Dec 8 · 6:30 PM
Holiday Sing Along – Maple Valley Library
Maple Valley Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Hanukkah
Thu, Dec 10 · 10:00 AM
Grandfriend Time: Hanukkah
Stroum Jewish Community Center
FreeAges 0–3
Dec11FriSanta visitsFri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Reindeer and Reels at Peter Kirk Park – Kirkland
Peter Kirk Park
Free
- Arts & crafts
Fri, Dec 11 · 6:00 PM
Dinner & Dancing: Winter Dance Performance at KidsQuest
KidsQuest Children's Museum
From $10
- Hanukkah
Fri, Dec 11 · 5:30 PM
Family Hanukkah Celebration at the Stroum JCC
Stroum Jewish Community Center
From $20
- Nutcracker and shows
Fri, Dec 11
The Nutcracker – International Ballet Theatre, Bellevue
Meydenbauer Theatre
Paid
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 7:30 PM
A Festival of Lessons & Carols – Northwest Boychoir at Saint Mark's Cathedral
Saint Mark's Episcopal Cathedral
PaidAges 5+
- Arts & crafts
Sat, Dec 12 · 10:00 AM
Family Ornament Painting Party at Montlake Community Center
Montlake Community Center
From $25Ages 4+
- Markets and festivals
Sat, Dec 12 · 11:00 AM
Gingerbread Wonderland at Bitter Lake Community Center
Bitter Lake Community Center
From $10All ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sat, Dec 12 · 1:30 PM
Wade Walthall's The Nutcracker – Evergreen City Ballet, Auburn
Auburn Performing Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Nutcracker and shows
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM
2026 Winter in the City — Snoqualmie Holiday Show
Sno-King Ice Arena Snoqualmie
- Arts & crafts
Sun, Dec 13 · 11:15 AM
A Season for Singing with Nancy Stewart – Mercer Island Library
Mercer Island Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Santa visits
Sun, Dec 13 · 1:30 PM
Visit with Santa – Snoqualmie Mini Treehouse
Mini Treehouse
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 15 · 6:00 PM
Holiday House Building: A Super Tuesday STEM Special
Covington Library (King County Library System)
Ages 5+
Dec16WedSTEM & discoveryWed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
Sub Zero Nitrogen Ice Cream Science
Enumclaw Library (King County Library System)
Ages 4+
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 6:00 PM
A Season for Singing with Nancy Stewart – Newcastle Library
Newcastle Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 4:00 PM
Crafting Winter Cheer: DIY Ornaments – Fairwood Library
Fairwood Library (King County Library System)
- Arts & crafts
Wed, Dec 16 · 7:00 PM
Holiday History Extravaganza with Vanishing Seattle
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
From $15
- Community
Thu, Dec 17 · 4:00 PM
Teen Winter Break Party at Miller Community Center
Miller Community Center
FreeAges 12–15
Dec18FriNutcracker and showsFri, Dec 18 · 7:00 PM
Wade Walthall's The Nutcracker – Evergreen City Ballet, Renton
Renton IKEA Performing Arts Center
PaidAll ages
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Dec 18 · 6:00 PM
Ballard Gingerbread Jubilee
Ballard Community Center
From $5All ages
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Dec 18 · 4:30 PM
Gingerbread House Fun – Valley View Library
Valley View Library (King County Library System)
- Crafts and cookies
Fri, Dec 18 · 5:00 PM
The Great Gingerbread Bash at Hiawatha Community Center
Hiawatha Community Center
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Sat, Dec 19 · 1:00 PM
Tractor Tales at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $25Ages 4–8
- Crafts and cookies
Sat, Dec 19 · 11:30 AM
Winter Solstice Crafts and Cocoa
Woodinville Library (King County Library System)
All ages
- Cooking
Mon, Dec 21 · 9:30 AM
Holiday Gifts from the Kitchen: Children's Cooking Class at Northgate
Northgate Community Center
From $295Ages 7–10
- Outdoors
Mon, Dec 21 · 5:00 PM
Solstice at the Farm – Farrel-McWhirter Park
Farrel-McWhirter Park
All ages
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 22 · 3:00 PM
Winter Break CRAFT-ernoon – Lake City Branch Library
The Seattle Public Library – Lake City Branch
FreeAges 5–18
Dec23WedCommunityWed, Dec 23 · 9:10 PM
Christmas Ship Grand Finale at Gas Works Park
Gas Works Park
FreeAll ages
- Sports & play
Mon, Dec 28 · 1:00 PM
Dungeons & Dragons Winter Break Campaign – Fall City Library
Fall City Library (King County Library System)
Ages 10–16
- Arts & crafts
Tue, Dec 29 · 11:00 AM
Sparkle Party with Seattle ReCreative
Shoreline Library (King County Library System)
Ages 5–10
- Sports & play
Wed, Dec 30 · 3:00 PM
Family Dance Party with Eli Rosenblatt!
Boulevard Park Library (King County Library System)
- Community
Thu, Dec 31 · 12:00 PM
Bingo Ball Drop – Covington Library
Covington Library (King County Library System)
Ages 5+
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 9:30 AM
New Year's Eve Countdown at KidsQuest Children's Museum
KidsQuest Children's Museum
From $18
- New Year’s Eve
Thu, Dec 31 · 11:00 AM
Noon Year's Eve Celebration
Renton Library (King County Library System)
Free
- Cooking
Thu, Jan 14 · 6:00 PM
Teens Cooking for YouthCare
Stroum Jewish Community Center
Places and ongoing programs
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
Baby & Me Music (ages 0-2) – Music Works Northwest, Fall 2026
Music Works Northwest
PaidAges 0–2
PublicskatingOutdoor rinksVisit on your schedule
Bellevue Downtown Ice Rink presented by Symetra
Bellevue Downtown Park (by Inspiration Playground)
PaidAll ages
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Bouldering Project Poplar – youth day passes
Bouldering Project Poplar
From $20
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Chess4Life Bellevue – Premium Chess Classes
Chess4Life Bellevue
From $159All ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Christmas Showcase: A Charlie Brown Christmas (Grades 2–7) – Taproot Acting Studio
Taproot Theatre Company (Isaac Studio Theatre)
From $475
- OngoingprogramNutcracker and shows
Session in progress
Christmas Showcase: A Seussified Christmas Carol (Grades 5–12) – Taproot Acting Studio
Taproot Theatre Company (Jewell Mainstage Theatre)
From $475
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Session in progress
Creative Storytelling: Cloudy With a Chance of Meatballs (Grades K–3) – Taproot Acting Studio
Phinney Ridge Lutheran Church (Taproot Acting Studio class location)
From $295
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Dash Point State Park
Dash Point State Park
With admissionAll ages
OngoingprogramArts & craftsSession in progress
Fall Dance Classes: Musical Theatre Jazz and Tap (Grades 6-12) – Studio East
Studio East
Paid
OngoingprogramOutdoorsRecurring / by appointment
Family Nature Classes at UW Botanic Gardens
Washington Park Arboretum (UW Botanic Gardens)
From $20Ages 2–4
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
I Love Music – Parent & Me Music for Ages 2-4 – Music Works Northwest
Music Works Northwest
PaidAges 2–4
VisitanytimeSports & playVisit on your schedule
Inflatable FunZone indoor playground at Arena Sports Magnuson
Arena Sports Magnuson
From $12.75Up to 12
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
FreeAll ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Lake Sammamish State Park
Lake Sammamish State Park
With admissionAll ages
OngoingprogramLearn to skateRecurring / by appointment
Learn to Skate and Tots classes – Fall session at Sno-King Renton
Sno-King Ice Arena Renton
Paid
OngoingprogramSports & playSession in progress
Lil' Kickers soccer classes – Winter Session at Arena Sports Magnuson
Arena Sports Magnuson
PaidUp to 9
VisitanytimeArts & craftsVisit on your schedule
Museum of Pop Culture (MOPOP)
Museum of Pop Culture
Paid
VisitanytimeCommunityVisit on your schedule
National Nordic Museum
National Nordic Museum
From $10
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Northwest Railway Museum – Train Shed Exhibit Hall (Railway History Campus)
Railway History Campus & Train Shed Exhibit Hall
With admission
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Pacific Science Center
Pacific Science Center
Paid
OngoingprogramArts & craftsRecurring / by appointment
PNB School Children's Classes (Ages 2–7) – Bellevue, Francia Russell Center
The Francia Russell Center (PNB School)
PaidAges 2–7
- OngoingprogramArts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
PNB School Children's Classes (Ages 2–7) – Seattle, Phelps Center
The Phelps Center (PNB School)
PaidAges 2–7
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Public Skate at Kraken Community Iceplex
Kraken Community Iceplex
From $16.29All ages
PublicskatingPublic skatingVisit on your schedule
Public Skating at Sno-King Ice Arena Kirkland
Sno-King Ice Arena Kirkland
From $15All ages
- PublicskatingPublic skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Sno-King Ice Arena Renton
Sno-King Ice Arena Renton
From $15All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Saint Edward State Park
Saint Edward State Park
With admissionAll ages
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
Seattle Aquarium
Seattle Aquarium
Paid
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Seattle Japanese Garden (open through November)
Seattle Japanese Garden
From $6All ages
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
The Center for Wooden Boats
The Center for Wooden Boats
Free
VisitanytimeSTEM & discoveryVisit on your schedule
The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight
From $21
OngoingprogramSports & playRecurring / by appointment
Tot Play Hour on the Ice
Kraken Community Iceplex
From $14.95
OngoingprogramCommunityRecurring / by appointment
Tot Shabbat at the Stroum Jewish Community Center
Stroum Jewish Community Center
VisitanytimeOutdoorsVisit on your schedule
Washington Park Arboretum
Washington Park Arboretum - Graham Visitors Center
FreeAll ages
OngoingprogramSTEM & discoveryRecurring / by appointment
Weekend Family Workshops at The Museum of Flight
The Museum of Flight
With admissionAll ages
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Cougar Mountain Zoo
Cougar Mountain Zoo
From $15
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Drop-In Caretaker Talks at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
FreeAll ages
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Farm Explorers (ages 4–6) at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $96Ages 4–6
- Outdoors
Recurring / by appointment
FISH Guided Public Tours of the Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
Issaquah Salmon Hatchery
From $10All ages
- Sports & play
Recurring / by appointment
Indoor Playground drop-in at Seattle Gymnastics Academy Lake City
Seattle Gymnastics Academy – Lake City Campus (26th Ave)
PaidUp to 5
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Kelsey Creek Farm Park
Kelsey Creek Farm Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
LEGO® Block Party
Shoreline Library (King County Library System)
Free
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Little Farmers (ages 2–3) at Kelsey Creek Farm
Kelsey Creek Farm
From $78Ages 2–3
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Marymoor Park
Marymoor Park
FreeAll ages
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Museum of History & Industry (MOHAI)
MOHAI
From $25
- Public skating
Visit on your schedule
Public Skating at Sno-King Ice Arena Snoqualmie
Sno-King Ice Arena Snoqualmie
From $15All ages
- Outdoors
Session in progress
Salmon Stewards at Carkeek Park
Carkeek Park
FreeAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Recurring / by appointment
School of Rock Seattle – Rookies (ages 6-7) and Rock 101 (ages 8-13)
School of Rock Seattle
PaidAges 6–13
- STEM & discovery
Visit on your schedule
Seattle Children's Museum
Seattle Children's Museum
From $16
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Seattle Great Wheel
Seattle Great Wheel, Pier 57 – Miners Landing
PaidAll ages
- Arts & crafts
Session in progress
Storytelling Magic
The Seattle Public Library – Green Lake Branch
Free
- STEM & discovery
Session in progress
Super Tuesdays - STEM Activities for Kids
Covington Library (King County Library System)
FreeAges 5+
- Sports & play
Session in progress
Vertical World School Year Youth Programs (Fall/Winter trimesters)
Vertical World Seattle
PaidAges 3–18
- Sports & play
Visit on your schedule
Vertical World Seattle – youth day passes and climbing
Vertical World Seattle
From $10
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Volunteer Park Conservatory
Volunteer Park Conservatory
From $4All ages
- Community
Visit on your schedule
Wing Luke Museum of the Asian Pacific American Experience
Wing Luke Museum
From $15.95
- Outdoors
Visit on your schedule
Woodland Park Zoo
Woodland Park Zoo
Paid
- Learn to skate
Session in progress
Youth Learn to Skate – Session 2 (Kraken Skating Academy)
Kraken Community Iceplex
From $248Ages 3–17
Recently ended
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Fall Family Festival at Dale Turner Family YMCA
Dale Turner Family YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:30 PM
Fall Family Festival at Matt Griffin YMCA
Matt Griffin YMCA
FreeAll ages
- Pumpkins and patches
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 4:30 PM
Family Pumpkin Carving at Northgate Community Center
Northgate Community Center
FreeAll ages
- Oct23FriSports & play
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 6:00 PM
Halloween Bounce & Swim at Green Lake Community Center and Evans Pool
Green Lake Community Center & Evans Pool
Free
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 23 · 5:00 PM
Montlake Fall Fest
Montlake Community Center
From $8Ages 2–12
- Sports & play
EndedPast · Oct 21 · 6:30 PM
History Café: Black Baseball in Washington
Faye G. Allen Grand Atrium
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 4:00 PM
Author Visit: The Bakery Dragon & the Giant Cookie with Devin Elle Kurtz!
Burien Library (King County Library System)
Free
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 4:30 PM
Day of the Dead: Metal Sugar Skulls – South Park Branch
The Seattle Public Library – South Park Branch
FreeAges 10+
- Spooky and haunted
EndedPast · Oct 20 · 4:00 PM
Family CRAFT-ernoon: Spooky Crafts
The Seattle Public Library – NewHolly Branch
FreeAges 3+
- Arts & crafts
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 1:00 PM
Explore Día de los Muertos with Studio VC
Renton Library (King County Library System)
Ages 5+
- Community
EndedPast · Oct 18 · 8:00 AM
Sunday Pool Hours
SJCC Pool
- STEM & discovery
EndedPast · Oct 17 · 11:30 AM
Cardboard Engineers: Create a Critter!
Des Moines Library (King County Library System)
FreeAges 6+
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